Exabyte 221L, Product Manual

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XABYTE
221L
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221L-FC L
IBRARIES 185
T
APE
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LERT
F
LAGS
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EQUIREMENTS
The WORM feature requires the following:
LTO-3 generation of tape drive—the WORM feature is not available on
earlier generations of LTO tape drives (LTO-2 or LTO-1)
WORM-capable drive firmware release 54 xx or higher
Special WORM tape cartridges
You can use LTOTool to determine the firmware level currently in the tape
drive. Refer to the readme file provided with the program for installation
instructions. Refer to the program’s online help for instructions on
determining the tape drive firmware level.
If your tape drive has an earlier version of firmware, you can download the
updated firmware by visiting the download page on the Exabyte web site at
www.exabyte.com/downloads.
Note: Refer to “Upgrading Library Firmware and Creating Diagnostic Listings” on
page 143 for instructions on upgrading the tape drive’s firmware.
T
APE
A
LERT
F
LAGS
Table B-2 shows the new TapeAlert flags associated with the WORM cartridge.
Refer to the Exabyte 110L and 221L SCSI Reference for additional information
about TapeAlert.
Table B-2 TapeAlert flags associated with the WORM media
Parameter Code Description
Set Clear Type
In Hex In Decimal
3Bh 59 (WORM Medium – Integrity Check Failed) Set when
the drive determines that the data on tape is suspect
from a WORM point of view.
L Critical
3Ch 60 (WORM Medium – Overwrite Attempted) Set when
the drive rejects a Write operation because the rules
for allowing WORM writes have not been met.
E Critical