ADIC Scalar AIT 440, Installation And Operating Manual

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Chapter 11
154 Scalar AIT 440/480
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Write-protect switch. If you are writing data, make sure that the
cartridge is write enabled. See page 18 for instructions.
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Cartridge brand. Check the brand of cartridge you are using. Use
Sony AIT data cartridges only. See page 55 for more information.
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Cartridge age. If the cartridge has been in use for a long time or if
it has been used frequently, try using a new cartridge.
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Tape drive cleaning. Clean the tape drive. See page 69 for
instructions. Make sure you are using the recommended cleaning
cartridge for your tape drive. See
page 72 for details.
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Use AIT option. Make sure that the Use AIT configuration option
is set to ON, as described on page 40 . Otherwise, the library will not
be able to receive information from the tape drive.
Problems with library operation
If the library has been successfully operating in the past, but is now
experiencing problems, check the following:
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Control mode. Make sure the library is operating in the correct
control mode. The library must be in SCSI Interface mode for the
application software to control CHM motion. See
page 53 for
instructions.
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Security. Make sure that security is set correctly for the operation
you are trying to perform. If security is on, you cannot perform many
operations from the LCD. Security can be set from the LCD with a
password or from SCSI by the application software. See
page 39 for
more information.
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Door open. Check to make sure that the door is closed and locked.