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4.
Try the test cartridges in two or three different CTSs to ensure
that any failures reported by EXPERT are CTS-related rather
than tape-related. If a media error occurs, repeat the test with a
known good cartridge to verify that the failure is CTS-related.
5.
After running EXPERT tests, refer to Table 1-1 in the next section
to determine the maintenance procedures to perform.
Troubleshooting table
Table 1-1 contains information about CTS errors that you may
encounter while running EXPERT tests. It includes a description of
each error and the action to take for each error. Use Table 1-1 to
determine the maintenance procedures you need to perform on your
CTS, and then refer to the indicated chapter or page for instructions.
Note:
For each error listed in Table 1-1, perform the steps in the Do
this...
column one at a time. Proceed to the next step in this
column only if the previous step does not correct the problem.
Error
code Description of error Do this... Refer to...
E000
High rewrites. The test
exceeded the soft error
rate limit for rewrites.
1. Clean the CTS. Chapter 2
2. Use a new data cartridge. not applicable
3. Replace VUA-SLD flex cable. page 5-34
4. Make sure that the SLD and
VUA/SUA cards are firmly
seated in their connectors.
page 5-30 and
page 5-26
5. Replace the VUA/SUA card. page 5-24
6. Replace the SLD card. page 5-28
7. Replace the deck subassembly. page 5-37
Table 1-1 Error descriptions and corrective actions
1
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4
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