Use stand-alone devices

This topic provides usage and management information for stand-alone tape devices.

There are several types of tape cartridges and stand-alone tape devices that are commonly used on the iSeries™ server. See the operator's manual for your tape device for specific operating instructions. This topic provides information that is common for most stand-alone devices.

• Status lights
  The quarter-inch and eight-millimeter tape units have three indicator lights: two green and one amber. These status lights are turned on and off in various combinations to indicate the status of the tape unit.
• View the capabilities of a stand-alone device
  Use iSeries navigator to view some of the capabilities for each stand-alone device.