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Example: Problem with the autoloader
[L ] and [XX], where “XX” is the error code, appear alternately on the message
display.
Example: Problem with the drive
[d ] and [XX], where “XX” is the error code, appear alternately on the message
display.
Note
For illustration purposes, we have used the autoloader in error code examples
throughout the document.
4.5. Disaster Recovery Function
Disaster recovery is a function through which all the data on the host computer
is backed up on cartridges, which can then be used to restore your system in the
unlikely event of a catastrophic failure, for example. Perform disaster recovery
with the application software on the host computer.
For details about operations and settings on the host computer, refer to the
documentation accompanying the computer and software applications.
1
Prepare to perform disaster recovery.
Create a disaster recovery tape with the host computer.
2
Begin disaster recovery.
1
Insert the disaster recovery tape into slot 1.
2
Simultaneously press the CLEAN and DOOR buttons at the front of the
AIT autoloader for at least 5 seconds. The AIT drive enters Disaster
recovery mode. When the AIT drive enters Disaster recovery mode, [d r]
appears flashing on the message display.
3
Turn off the AIT autoloader, wait approximately 10 seconds, then restart
it.
The disaster recovery tape is automatically inserted into the AIT drive.
Refer to the documentation accompanying the computer and software
applications to perform the disaster recovery procedure.
Note
You cannot use this function with AIT-1 drive.
