Appendix B TapeAlert Flag Descriptions
Scalar i500 User’s Guide
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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