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Compaq ProLiant 1600 and ProLiant 1200 Servers Maintenance and Service Guide
Tape Drive Test Error Codes
The 1900 series of Diagnostic error codes identifies failures with tape cartridge, tape drive,
tape drive cabling, adapter board, or system board assembly. Corrective action may require
replacement of the tape cartridge, tape drive cabling, adapter board, tape drive, or system
board assembly.
Table 3-12
Tape Drive Test Error Codes
Error Code
Description
Recommended Action
1900-xx
1901-xx
1902-xx
1903-xx
1904-xx
1905-xx
1906-xx
Tape ID failed.
Tape servo write failed.
Tape format failed.
Tape drive sensor test failed.
Tape BOT/EOT test failed.
Tape read test failed.
Tape write/read/compare test failed.
The following steps apply to error
codes 1900-xx through 1906-xx:
1. Replace the tape cartridge
and retest.
2. Check and/or replace the
signal cable and retest.
3. Check the switch settings on
the adapter board (if
applicable).
4. Replace the tape adapter
board (if applicable) and
retest.
5. Replace the tape drive and
retest.
6. Replace the system board
and retest.