Table 12. TapeAlert Flags and Descriptions (continued)
TapeAlert Flags Supported by the Tape Drive
52
34h
Tape system area
write failure
Set when the tape cartridge
that was previously
unloaded could not write its
system area successfully.
Copy the data to another
tape cartridge, then discard
the old cartridge
53
35h
Tape system area read
failure
Set when the tape system
area could not be read
successfully at load time.
Copy the data to another
tape cartridge, then discard
the old cartridge
Recovering a tape cartridge
If problem-determination procedures identify the tape drive as the source of the problem and you are
unable to eject the tape cartridge by using Eject, complete the following steps to reset the drive to
recover the cartridge:
1. Press and hold Eject for 10 seconds, then release.
• The fault LED turns on and the drive starts through its hardware test process.
• When the hardware test completes, the ready/activity LED turns on.
• If a cartridge is in the drive, the ready/activity LED flashes green and the SCD flashes
until the cartridge is rewound.
• The ready/activity LED turns on solid and the SCD stops flashing
when the rewind is
complete and the tape drive is ready.
Note: Allow at least 10 minutes for the rewind process to complete.
2. To eject the cartridge, push Eject one more time. If the tape cartridge still does not eject, contact
trained service personnel for assistance.
Notice: If you are not a trained service person, do not attempt to open the drive for repairs as this
action voids your warranty.
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