Appendix B TapeAlert Flag Descriptions
Scalar i500 User’s Guide
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Hardware B
C
The tape drive has a hardware fault:
1
Turn the tape drive off and then on
again.
2
Restart the operation.
3
If the problem persists, call the tape
drive supplier help line.
The drive has a
hardware fault that is
not read/write
related or requires a
power cycle to
recover.
32 Primary
interface
W
The tape drive has a problem with the
host interface:
1
Check the cables and cable
connections.
2
Restart the operation.
The drive has
identified an
interface fault.
33
Eject media
C
The operation has failed:
1
Eject the tape or magazine.
2
Insert the tape or magazine again.
3
Restart the operation.
Error recovery
action.
34 Microcode
update fail
W
The microcode update has failed
because you have tried to use the
incorrect microcode for this tape drive.
Obtain the correct microcode and try
again.
Microcode update
failed.
35 Drive
humidity
W
Environmental conditions inside the
tape drive are outside the specified
humidity range.
Drive humidity
limits exceeded.
36 Drive
temperature
W
Environmental conditions inside the
tape drive are outside the specified
temperature range.
Cooling problem.
37
Drive voltage
W
The voltage supply to the tape drive is
outside the specified range.
Drive voltage limits
exceeded.
38 Predictive
failure
C
A hardware failure of the tape drive is
predicted. Call the tape drive supplier
help line.
Predictive failure of
drive hardware.
No. Flag
Severity
Recommended Application Client
Message Probable
Cause
