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Figure 23. DDS Tape Module Front Panel
1 - Cartridge Slot 3 - Clean Light
2 - Tape Light 4 - Cartridge Unload Button
Table 9. DDS Tape Module Status Light Indications
Tape Light Clean Light Indication/ Recommended Action
Off Off No power, tape module failed, or self-test passed.
Check storage system power. If power is present and
self-test passed, no action is required. If the tape
module failed, replace the tape module.
Flashing Green
(1 flash/second)
Off Tape loading or unloading or tape self-test is running.
No action required.
Flashing Green
(2 flashes/second)
Off Tape loaded and read/write activity. No action required.
Green Off Tape loaded. Tape module ready.
Amber or Green Flashing Amber
(1 flash/second)
Tape heads are dirty. Copy the data to a new tape,
discard the old tape, and clean the tape heads. See
Chapter 3 for detailed cleaning instructions.
Amber or Green Amber Drive fault. Replace the tape module.