hemiguy1977 wrote:
On May 1, 1:04 am, Bob Larter wrote:
hemiguy1977 wrote:
Hi!
I have a rather old DLT7000 drive that is part of a compaq TL881 tape
library. When the drive is powered up the drive beeps four times
quickly, pauses, and beeps one long beep. The "Write protect", "Tape
in Use" and "Use cleaning tape" LEDs flash, and the "operate handle"
LED stays on solid. Also, the handle release solenoid clicks as well,
but no other movements.
I've taken the top off the drive, and checked for a dropped leader,
the leader is in good shape.
I assume the flashing LEDs are an indication of some sort of error, is
there anyone here who might know what the error is?
Damn, I don't have my copy of the manual on this machine, or I'd send
you a copy.
rummages
You can download it from Quantums website:
http://www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/SoftwareandDocumentationDown...

They also have diagnostic software, if you're running Windows.

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I looked in the manual, and it says nothing about the LED or beep
codes - all I've been able to gather is all of the LEDS in the right
side (tape, wp, open handle, and cleaning) flashing means a dropped
leader, which, I've already determined is not the case. I believe that
the fact that the bottom (operate handle) LED is on steady while all
the other LEDs flash means some sort of error, but the hard part is
exactly what error it's trying to tell me!

The operate handle LED being lit simply indicates that the door is unlocked.
It's also normal for the lights to all flash on power up - but they
should stop, plus you should only get one long beep, not a bunch of them.

I think what I need is the service manual for the drive

Well, that could be a problem. I've never been able to locate a service
manual for any of the DLT drives (I have a 8000 & a 7000 myself).

- I'm not even
sure who originally made it - It's labelled "digital" inside (yes, as
in DEC), sold in a compaq tape library, which was OEMed by a company
called Overland.

At least I paid $10 for the unit, so I'm not out any major dough if I
can't fix it.

Ayup.

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