Finding And Identifying Error Information; Accessing Error Log Files; Using Leds To Determine Status - IBM LTO User Manual

Finding and identifying error information

The following sections describe information on accessing log files and using LEDs
to determine status.

Accessing error log files

You can access error log files for the types of errors listed as follows.
v Soft (recovered) errors: Contains a log of minor errors, which is helpful in
v Partial availability errors: Indicates a current condition that needs attention, but
v Hard (unrecoverable) errors: Contains a log of major errors that needed to be
v Drive event log: Contains a log of drive errors and events.
Menu paths
Soft (recovered) error log
Partial availability
Hard (unrecoverable) error log
Drive event log

Using LEDs to determine status

LEDs communicate status and errors as they are occurring. Use the following LED
conditions for more information on how the autoloader is functioning.
Front panel LEDs
Color
Green
Flashing green
Solid amber
Flashing amber
identifying errors that might indicate an underlying problem or lead to major
errors. (See "Soft (recovered) errors" on page 31.)
enables you to still fully operate the autoloader. (See "Partial availability state"
on page 32.)
resolved. (See "Hard (unrecoverable) errors" on page 33.)
Main menu-->Information-->Loader Information-->Soft (recovered) error
log
Main menu-->Information-->Loader Information-->Loader Status
Main menu-->Information-->Loader Information-->Hard Error Log
Main menu-->Information-->Drive Information-->Event Log
Description
The autoloader is ready.
The autoloader is active and in
the process of performing a
function.
The autoloader is partially
available (the autoloader is not
fully functional, but can still be
used).
A hard error has occurred. You
cannot operate the autoloader
until resolving the error.
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