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Table 6: Supported TapeAlert flags. The No. column is presented in decimal format, not hexadecimal format.
(continued)
No. Flag
Description
Customer action
CE action
18
Tape
directory
that is
corrupted on
load
Customer action optional. The
drive automatically rebuilds the
directory as data is read or the
operator can reread all data from
the tape to rebuild the directory.
Set when the tape
drive detects that
the directory is
corrupted and
results in longer file-
search times. The
flag is cleared when
the cartridge is
removed from the
drive.
Can be caused by power failure
or reset while tape is reading/
writing. If problem persists, go
to “FID 87 or F2 - Isolating fault
19
Nearing
media life
Tape cartridge is nearing its
specified end of life. This flag is
cleared when the cartridge is
ejected.
1. Copy data to
another tape
cartridge
2. Replace the tape
cartridge.
None
20
Clean now
This flag is set when the tape
drive detects it needs cleaning
(performance problem) and is
cleared when the drive is
successfully cleaned.
Clean the tape drive
at the earliest
convenience, if not
done automatically.
(Same as Customer Action)
21
Clean
periodic
This flag is set when the tape
drive detects it needs routine
cleaning (based on usage) and is
cleared when the drive is
successfully cleaned.
Clean the tape drive
between jobs if not
done automatically.
None
22
Expired
cleaning
media
This flag is set when the tape
drive detects that a cleaning
cartridge expired. It is cleared
when a valid cleaning cartridge is
loaded.
Replace the
cleaning cartridge.
None
23
Invalid
cleaning
cartridge
The drive expects a cleaning
cartridge to be loaded, and the
loaded cartridge is not a valid
cleaning cartridge.
Use a valid cleaning
cartridge.
None
25
Dual-port
interface
error
A redundant Fibre interface port
on the tape drive failed.
Call for Service.
26
Cooling fan
failure
A tape drive or power supply-
cooling fan failed.
Call for Service.
Look for a displayed FID on
service panel. If no FID exists,
27
Power
supply
Power supply failed
Call for Service.
30
Hardware A
Tape drive has a hardware fault
when it is reading or writing. It is
cleared when the drive is reset.
1. Eject the tape.
2. Reset the drive.
See Note 1.
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