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Troubleshooting Guide for the DLT2500/DLT2700 Mini-Library
DLT2000/DLT2500/DLT2700 Cartridge Tape Subsystem 6-5
6.5 DLT2500 Error Conditions
Error indications fall into these main categories:
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Magazine Error
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Loader Error
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Drive Error
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Controller Error
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Unknown Error
6.5.1 DLT2500 Magazine Error
The ERR MAG message tells you the status of cartridges reported by the loader and
drive is inconsistent. In some magazine errors, the mini-library retries the error three
times before showing failure. All magazine errors cause the ERR MAG
message to
display.
6.5.1.1 DLT2500 Clearing a Magazine Error
When you press the Open button, the mini-library attempts to clear the error. The door
opens to let you remove the magazine. Verify that cartridges are inserted securely into
the magazine and the magazine is not defective.
If you still cannot clear the error, call your service representative.
6.5.2 DLT2500 Loader Error Description
The ERR LDR message tells you the mini-library detected an error in the loader
transfer assembly. In some loader transfer assembly errors, the mini-library retries the
error three times before showing failure. All loader errors cause the ERR LDR
message
to display.
6.5.3 DLT2500 Drive Error Description
The ERR DRV message tells you the mini-library detected an error in the tape drive. In
some drive errors, the mini-library retries the error three times before showing failure.
All drive errors cause the ERR DRV
message to display.
6.5.4 DLT2500 Controller Error Description
The ERR CTL message tells you the mini-library detected an error in the controller. In
some controller errors, the mini-library retries the error three times before showing
failure. All controller errors cause the ERR CTL
message to display.