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6-4 Operating system error messages
Figure 6-2
Example non–recoverable tape drive error message
FATAL ERROR on MVME167 SCSI ctl x, Tape Drive y
MVME167 SCSI error on Tape at SCSI address y
SDL Write command failed
SCSI sense key = 0x3 (Medium Error)
Figure 6-3
Example recoverable tape drive error message
WARNING: MVME167 SCSI error on Tape at SCSI address x
SDL Read command failed
SCSI sense key = 0x3 (Medium Error)
553-4011-510 Standard 1.0 November 1994
where 'x' = 0 (default SCSI controller) and
'y' = 4 (default SCSI address for tape)
Recoverable
Unlike hard disk errors, many tape drive errors are recoverable. This can
usually be done by replacing a damaged tape or inserting the correct tape.
Figure 6-3 is an example of a recoverable error message for a tape drive
error. Table 6-3 contains tape drive error messages that have recovery
solutions.
where 'x' = 4 (default SCSI address for tape drive)
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