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Using the RDX utility software

The RDX utility software is a Windows application that you can use to diagnose

problems with the drive. Use the RDX utility to perform the following tasks:

v Identify the RDX drive that is attached to your server.

v Retrieve device and cartridge status information.

v Test the drive and the cartridge.

v Upgrade the drive firmware.

See the software documentation that comes with the drive for more information

about using the utility software.

Using the RDX backup software

The RDX drive is compatible with backup software that supports removable disk

media. See the software documentation that comes with the drive for more

information about using the backup software.

Solving problems

Error conditions are indicated by entries in the Windows Application Error log, error

messages that are displayed on the screen, and the LED on the front of the RDX

drive. For more information about the LED indications, see Table 1 on page 4.

Table 3 lists problems that might occur with the RDX drive and potential solutions.

Table 3. Problems and solutions

Problem Solution

The RDX drive is not

working, and the

power-indicator LED is

flashing amber.

The error was caused by one of these conditions:

v The drive cannot eject the cartridge because of an obstruction.

v The internal electronics are damaged or malfunctioning.

remove a stuck cartridge, see the instructions for manual ejection in “Ejecting a

cartridge” on page 10.

Figure 8. Ejecting a cartridge

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