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Sdlt 110/220 flshing all 3 lights (by 2 users)

posted by feyd on Nov 26, 2007

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hi,
what does it mean when all 3 lights are flasing when i insert a tape please? 2 quick flashes, then pause, then 2 quick and so on...

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Comment by mhatter, posted on Nov 30, 2007

I have the same problem.
3 of my DLT 7000 drives seem to flash all 3 left hand leds and then try to run their POST. They then return to flashing the leds.
It seemed to be linked to a corrupt tape but am not sure?
Any help would be Greatly appreciated!!!!

Solution #1

posted on Dec 11, 2007

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Its a AIT 3 tape unit.

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Solution #2

posted on Dec 06, 2007

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hardware failure. either drive leader is off or other mech fault ie. brake release is broken or head shield is not in place, causes a load jam.

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Solution #3

posted on Nov 29, 2007

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What unit is this?

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Sdlt 110/220 flshing all 3 lights (by 2 users)

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Comment by mhatter, posted on Nov 30, 2007

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