Quantum Scalar i40, User Manual

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Appendix B: Tape Alert Flag Descriptions
Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide 279
20 Cleaning
required
C The tape drive needs cleaning:
1 If the operation has stopped, eject
the tape and clean the drive.
2 If the operation has not stopped,
wait for it to finish and then clean
the drive.
Check the tape drive user’s manual for
device-specific cleaning instructions.
The drive thinks it
has a head clog or
needs cleaning.
21 Cleaning
requested
W The tape drive is due for routine
cleaning:
1 Wait for the current operation to
finish.
2
Then use a cleaning cartridge.
Check the tape drive user’s manual for
device-specific cleaning instructions.
The drive is ready for
a periodic cleaning.
22 Expired
cleaning media
C The last cleaning cartridge used in the
tape drive has worn out:
1 Discard the worn-out cleaning
cartridge.
2 Wait for the current operation to
finish.
3
Then use a new cleaning cartridge.
The cleaning tape
has expired.
23 Invalid cleaning
tape
C The last cleaning cartridge used in the
tape drive was an invalid type:
1 Do not use this cleaning cartridge in
this drive.
2 Wait for the current operation to
finish.
3 Then use a valid cleaning cartridge.
Invalid cleaning tape
type used.
No. Flag Severity
Recommended Application Client
Message Probable Cause