Appendix C. Error Codes And Messages - IBM L5X Installation And User Manual

Appendix C. Error codes and messages

If the drive detects a permanent error, it will display the error code on the SCD
and flash the amber fault light (green status light will be off).
v Make note of the SCD error code prior to removing a cartridge or clearing the
v If an error occurred with a cartridge in the drive, push the Unload button to
v To clear the SCD error code and power cycle the drive, press the Unload button
Attention: If the drive detects a permanent error and displays an error code other
than
existing dump will be overwritten and data will be lost. After you force a drive
dump, do not turn off the power to the drive or you might lose the dump data.
Table 12. Error codes on the SCD
Error code
No error occurred and no action is required. This code displays when diagnostics have finished
0
running and no error occurred.
Note: The SCD is blank during normal operation of the tape drive.
Temperature problem. The tape drive detected that the recommended operating temperature was
1
exceeded. Perform one or more of the following actions:
v Make sure that the cooling fan is rotating and is quiet. If it is not, see the documentation that
came with your enclosure.
v Remove any blockage that prevents air from flowing freely through the tape drive.
v Make sure that the operating temperature and airflow is within the specified range (see
"External tape drive specifications" on page 7).
Clear the error code by turning off and turning on the tape drive power or placing the drive in
Maintenance mode. If the operating temperature and airflow are within the specified range, and
the problem persists, replace the drive.
Power problem. The tape drive detected that the externally supplied power is outside the
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specified voltage limits (the tape drive is not operating). Complete the following steps:
1. Make sure that the power connector is properly seated.
2. Make sure that the proper dc voltages are being applied within the tolerances allowed (see
"External tape drive specifications" on page 7).
3. If the proper voltages are not being applied, service the power supply.
4. If the proper voltages are being applied, turn off and turn on the tape drive power to see if the
problem repeats.
5. Replace the tape drive if the problem persists.
The error code clears when you place the tape drive in Maintenance mode.
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SCD error code.
eject the cartridge.
for ten seconds. A drive dump will be created.
0
, it automatically performs a drive dump. If you force a drive dump, the
Cause and action
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