IBM VXA-2 - Tape Drive - VXAtape, User Manual

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Problem Solution
BACKUP SOFTWARE IS
REPORTING AN ERROR One of the following situations may have occurred:
v
The drive needs cleaning. Always try cleaning the
drive before you assume the cartridge is bad. Be
sure to use a VXA tape cleaning cartridge. For more
information, see “Using cleaning cartridges” on
page 3-4.
v
The cartridge is incompatible with the tape drive.
Be sure to use a VXA tape cartridge.
v
If you are trying to write data, the cartridge may be
write-protected. Check the switch on the edge of the
cartridge. If the switch does not cover the opening,
the tape is write-protected. If the switch covers the
opening, you can write to the tape. Use a pen or
small screwdriver to move the switch. (See “Setting
write protection on the tape cartridge” on page 3-5.)
v
The cartridge is not inserted properly in the drive.
Remove the cartridge, then reinsert it and retry the
operation.
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VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive: User’s Guide