DDS Tape Drive Notes

Standard Software Level required: at least R12.2.0, R12.3.100 added Tape Eject command.

The following applies to the SG style drive.

Front Panel Status Lights
GENERALLY the lights mean the following:
BUSY    - The tape is being used.
TAPE    - There is a tape in the drive OR there are tape errors (less common)
STATUS  - Tape is write protected OR tape drive needs a clean OR drive failure.

Further details are in "PCT 4000-INT SCSI DDS-2 Tape Drive Installation Notes".
 

Tape Drive Cleaning.
The tape drive indicates that it requires cleaning by flashing the STATUS light ON for 3 1/2 seconds then OFF for 1/2 second.
To clean the drive:
Using a DDS Cleaning Tape ONLY:
1. Remove any tape that is in the drive.
2. Load the cleaning tape into the drive.  The drive then cleans itself,
   and then ejects the tape after a 15 second delay.
3. Store the cleaning tape until it’s required again.
 

Tape commpression
Tape compression jumper can effect if a tape can be read by other drives.
 

Tape replacement.
Any reputable brand can be used.
(3M, Sony)
 
 

Disclaimer
This article is provided as is without any express or implied warranties.  While every effort has been taken to ensure accuracy of the information contained in this article, the author assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
 

Dale 'Cat' Robinson - catfromdarwin@geocities.com
6 June 1999

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