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LTO Tape Drive User’s Guide
Contents
Function Code 6: Run Host Interface Wrap Test ...............................................................................................52
Function Code 7: Run RS-422 Wrap Test .............................................................................................................53
Function Code 8: Unmake FMR Tape .................................................................................................................53
Function Code 9: Display Error Code Log ..........................................................................................................54
Function Code A: Clear Error Code Log ............................................................................................................54
Function Code C: Insert Cartridge into Tape Drive ..........................................................................................55
Function Code E: Test Cartridge and Media .....................................................................................................55
Function Code F: Write Performance Test .........................................................................................................56
Function Code H: Test Head ................................................................................................................................56
Function Code J: Fast Read/Write Test ..............................................................................................................57
Function Code L: Load/Eject Test .......................................................................................................................58
Function Code P: POST Error Reporting Enabled ..............................................................................................59
Function Code U: POST Error Reporting Disabled ..............................................................................................59
RAS Objectives ......................................................................................................................................................60
Error Detection .......................................................................................................................................................61
Microcode Detection of Errors ............................................................................................................................61
Fencing ...................................................................................................................................................................61
Error Isolation ...............................................................................................................................................................63
Error Reporting .............................................................................................................................................................63
Error Recording ............................................................................................................................................................64
Logs ..............................................................................................................................................................................64
Procedure 1: Determining Firmware Level and Capturing Drive Dump ..............................................................67
Procedure 2: Inspecting a Cartridge for Damage .................................................................................................67
Procedure 3: Checking Host Connections ..............................................................................................................68
Procedure 4: Verifying Host Interface Communications ........................................................................................68
Resolving Problems Reported by the Server ............................................................................................................69
Fixing SAS Communication Problems .................................................................................................................69
Fixing FC Communication Problems ...................................................................................................................69
Resolving Media-Related Problems ....................................................................................................................70
Pre-Call Checklist ........................................................................................................................................................70
Replacing the LTO Tape Drive ...................................................................................................................................71
Appendix A: Error Codes and Acronyms
Error Codes ..................................................................................................................................................................73
Acronyms and Abbreviations ....................................................................................................................................79
