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4. Insert a scratch (blank) data cartridge. The SCD changes to a flashing
Function code P: Enable post error reporting
When post error reporting is enabled, deferred-check conditions are reported to the
host and temporary errors are reported in the sense data. Function code
be displayed in Maintenance mode when the drive has post error reporting
enabled.
This selection is normally used as a request from support personnel.
To execute Function code P: Enable post error reporting, complete the following
steps:
1. Put the drive in Maintenance mode. For instructions, see "Entering
2. Press the Unload button once per second until either
3. Exit Maintenance mode if you do not want to change the current setting for
4. To disable post error reporting, press and hold the Unload button for 3 seconds
5. Press the Unload button once per second to select another Maintenance mode
Function code U: Disable post error reporting
When post error reporting is disabled, deferred-check conditions are not reported
to the host and temporary errors are not reported in the sense data. This is the
normal (default) setting for the drive. When the drive has post error reporting
disabled, Function code
will default to post error reporting disabled after a reboot or power off/on cycle.
To execute Function code U: Disable post error reporting, complete the following
steps:
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the tape drive runs the tests.
v If no error is detected, the diagnostic will loop and begin again. To stop the
loop, press the Unload button for 1 second and release. When the loop ends,
0
temporarily appears in the SCD.
v If an error is detected, the status light flashes amber and the drive posts an
error code to the SCD. To determine the error, locate the code in Appendix C,
"Error codes and messages," on page 59. To clear the error, either turn the
power off and then on again, or restart the drive by pressing and holding the
Unload button for 10 seconds.
Maintenance mode" on page 25.
P
U
SCD.
or
will appear in the SCD to indicate the current setting for post
error reporting. If you cycle past the desired code, press the Unload button
once per second until the code reappears.
post error reporting. For instructions, see "Exiting Maintenance mode" on page
25.
P
while
appears in the SCD. The SCD changes to
Unload button.
function. To exit Maintenance mode, see "Exiting Maintenance mode" on page
25.
U
will be displayed in Maintenance mode. The drive
L
and
P
will
P
U
or
appears in the
U
after you release the
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