For FRU-P/N's, Double-Click >> IBM 2.0 GB - 4mm Tape Drive Parts
Testing the 4 mm Tape Unit w/o Using the System.
Description
Status Lights on the 4mm Tape Drive :
READY READ-WRITE DISTURBANCE
SCSI Drive ID - Jumper Pin Assignment :
Configuration Switch Settings :
Please see the LEGAL - Trademark notice.
READY
R/W
DIST
Status
FLASH
Off
Off
The Power-On Self Test (POST) is running or the Diagnostic Cartridge is running.
Off
Off
Off
One of the following has occurred:
° The Power is off
° The POST has completed successfully, but no tape cartridge has been inserted.
ON
Off
Off
A tape cartridge has been inserted and the 4mm Tape Drive is Ready to receive commands from the system.
ON
FLASH
Off
The Tape motion and the 4mm Tape Drive is running a device operation or cleaning.
Off
Off
FLASH
The 4 mm Tape Drive has detected an internal fault that requires
corrective action such as a tape cartridge failure, high humidity, or no SCSI terminator.
Off/ON
Off/FL
ON
The tape path requires cleaning or is using a poor quality tape cartridge.
(for jumper location, see rear side view - picture)
Address
Bit- 4
Bit- 2
Bit- 1
0
No
No
No
1
No
No
Yes
2
No
Yes
No
3
No
Yes
Yes
4
Yes
No
No
5
Yes
No
Yes
6
Yes
Yes
No
7
Yes
Yes
Yes
(is located below top cover, under adhesive tape)
Switch #
State
Definition
1
ON
No security - Tape Cartridge can be loaded.
1
Off
Security - Tape Cartridge cannot be loaded when system issues PREVENT MEDIA command.
2
ON
Reserved MUST be ON
3
ON
Data Compression can be used when writing.
3
Off
Data Compression cannot be used when writing.
4
ON
The Tape Drive will only Write to approved 'DATA GRADE' media.
4
Off
The Tape Drive will Write to any media.
WARNING Selecting this option and using unapproved Tape Cartridges
may void warranty and cause errors.
5-8
ON
Reserved MUST be ON
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