Tandberg Data SDLT220-320 INTEGRATION, Product Manual

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CHAPTER 5: Using Your Tape Drive
5.7 Troubleshooting
The following subsections provide troubleshooting information that might be
helpful should the system fail its Power-On Self Text (POST).
Refer to the tape cartridge appendices in this manual ( Appendix A, “SDLT I Tape
Cartridge” and Appendix B, “DLT IV Tape Cartridge” ) for complete visual
inspection instructions for SDLT and DLT cartridges.
The web site http://www.superdlttape.com includes much valuable information
about SDLT systems.
5.7.1 POST Troubleshooting
Table 5-4 provides troubleshooting tips that you will find useful in the event that
your tape system fails its POST.
If, after attempting the recommended actions listed in the table, the problem still
exists or recurs, a hardware failure may be the cause. Contact your service
representative.
Table 5-4.
Troubleshooting Chart
If… Then… You should…
System does not
recognize the tape
system. System may not be configured to
recognize the SCSI ID. Configure system to recognize the tape
system’s ID.
SCSI ID may not be unique. Change the SCSI ID and reconfigure the
system. The new ID becomes effective at
the next power on or SCSI bus reset.
SCSI adapter parameters may not be
correct. Check SCSI adapter documentation.
SCSI signal cable may be loose. Ensure SCSI cable is fully seated at each
connector end.
SCSI terminator may be loose or not
present on the bus. Ensure correct, secure termination of bus.