Exabyte 8505XL - Manual (Page 25)

Installing the Tape Drive
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4. Perform a backup operation to write a small amount of data to the tape
(see your IRIX administration documentation, as required).
5. Rewind the tape and read the data written in step 4 and compare it to
the original. This determines whether the software and tape drive are
functioning properly.
If problems occur, see Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 Problems and Possible Solutions
Problem Corrective action
The tape drive does not successfully read
and write data. Check the following:
—Are you using the correct type of data
cartridge (see “Selecting Data
Cartridges” on page 19).
—Is the data cartridge write enabled?
—Is your software correctly installed
and configured?
—Press the unload button and remove
the data cartridge. Repeat steps 2
through 5 (see “Checking the Tape Drive
Accessories” on page 3) using a different
data cartridge. If the error occurs again,
refer to Chapter 4.
The tape drive’s LEDs are on or flashing. See Chapter 2.
You are unable to resolve the problem
yourself. See your service provider.