9X40/T10K How to reset a StorageTek Tape Drive

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Update Date:	2012-06-11
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Solution 1465811.1 : 9X40/T10K How to reset a StorageTek Tape Drive

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Goal

Fix

Applies to:

Sun StorageTek T10000B Tape Drive - Version Not Applicable to Not Applicable [Release N/A]
Sun StorageTek T10000A Tape Drive - Version Not Applicable to Not Applicable [Release N/A]
Sun StorageTek 9840 Tape Drive - Version Not Applicable to Not Applicable [Release N/A]
Sun StorageTek 9840B Tape Drive - Version Not Applicable to Not Applicable [Release N/A]
Sun StorageTek 9840C Tape Drive - Version Not Applicable to Not Applicable [Release N/A]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

Reset the StorageTek 9X40 or T10K tape drive in order to assist with problem diagnosis

Fix

Steps to reset a StorageTek 9X40 and T10K Tape Drive.

1. Be sure there is not any active input/output to the subject tape drive and that it is varied offline to all attached hosts.

2. Open the Library rear doors.

3. Depress the Power Switch. ( Usually the black round button on the back of the drive tray )

4. The green LED will flash while the unit is powering down.

5. Wait until the LED is solid RED ( approximately 1 minute after depressing the power button )

6. Depress the Power Switch again to power on the drive.

7. Wait until the green LED goes solid. ( that indicates a sucessful IPL has been performed )

8. Vary the drive back online to the host application.

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