(9348) Tape Unit Reference Codes
A tape or a 9348 Tape Unit failure occurred.
Note:
If the system is available, use the online diagnostic tests when possible. Use
the Work with Problem (
WRKPRB
) command to determine if a recent
problem has been entered in the problem log, or use the Verify Tape
(
VFYTAP
) command. Other helpful commands are Work with Hardware
Resources (
WRKHDWRSC *STG
) and Work with Configuration Status
(
WRKCFGSTS *DEV *TAP
). For tape device and IOP reset procedures, see
1.
Verify that the 9348 Tape Unit is powered on and that the interface cable
connections are correct for each 9348 Tape Unit.
2.
Clean the tape path as described in the
9348 Tape Unit Service Information
.
3.
Load the first tape and start a type “D” IPL from the system unit control panel.
Does the IPL complete successfully?
v
Yes
: The problem has been corrected.
This ends the procedure.
v
No
: Obtain another copy of the tape. Repeat this step using the new tape. If
this does not correct the problem, continue with the next step.
4.
Look at the 4 rightmost characters of the Data display for word 1. These 4
characters are the unit reference code.
5.
If the tape unit indicator panel shows an error condition, see the
9348 Tape Unit
Service Information
and find the unit reference code.
(9427) Tape Unit Reference Codes
The tape library detected a failure.
1.
Look at the 4 rightmost characters of the Data display for word 1. These 4
characters are the unit reference code.
2.
Find the unit reference code in the following table.
For more on the Failing Item column entries, see Table 2. Tape Unit Failing Items
Details, which follows the reference code table below.
Table 1. (9427) Tape Unit Reference Codes
Reference Code
Description/Action Perform all actions before exchanging Failing Items
Failing Item
0001
Tape unit failure
Refer to the 9427 8mm Tape Cartridge Library Service Guide.
9348
192
iSeries: iSeries 270, 800, 810, 820, 825, 830, 840, 870, 890, SB2, and SB3 Analyze Hardware Problems (System Reference
Codes)
