
Chapter 10. Tape Drive Troubleshooting
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Power problem.
If the drive is still operating, the externally supplied power is approaching the specified voltage
limits. If the drive is not operating, then the value is outside the specified voltage limits. Perform one
or more of the following:
• Make sure that the power connector is properly seated.
• Make sure that the proper DC voltages are being applied within the tolerances allowed.
If the proper voltages are being applied but the problem persists, contact Spectra Logic Technical
Support.
Note: The error code clears when you power cycle the drive or place it in maintenance mode.
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Firmware problem.
The tape drive determined that a firmware error occurred. Perform the following:
1. Use ITDT to collect a drive dump.
2. Power the tape drive off and on, then retry the operation that produced the error.
3. If the problem persists, send the drive dump to Spectra Logic Technical Support.
Note: The error code clears when you power cycle the drive or place it in maintenance mode.
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Firmware or drive problem.
A firmware or drive hardware failure occurred. Perform the following:
1. Use ITDT to collect a drive dump.
2. Power the tape drive off and on, then retry the operation that produced the error.
3. If the problem persists, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support.
Note: The error code clears when you power cycle the drive or place it in maintenance mode.
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Tape drive hardware problem.
A tape path or read/write error occurred.
Note: To prevent damage to the drive or tape cartridge, the drive does not allow you to insert a
cartridge if the current cartridge is successfully ejected. If the problem persists, contact Spectra
Logic Technical Support.
Note: The error code may clear when you cycle the drive’s power or place it in maintenance mode.
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