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6.Command Specification
Code
Flag
Type
15h
Clean
Periodic
16h
Expired
Cleaning
Media
17h
Invalid
Cleaning
Tape
18h
Retention
Requested
19h
Dual-Port
Interface
Error
1Ah
Cooling Fan
Failure
1Bh
Power
Supply
1Ch
Power
Consumption
1Dh
Drive
Maintenance
1Eh
Hardware A
1Fh
Hardware B
20h
Interface
6-20
Flag Type
Recommended application client message
O
W
The tape drive is due for routine cleaning:
1. Wait for the current operation to finish.
2. Then use a cleaning cartridge.
Check the tape drive users manual for device
specific cleaning instructions.
M
C
The last cleaning cartridge used in the tape drive
has worn out:
1. Discard the worn out cleaning cartridge.
2. Wait for the current operation to finish.
3. Then use a new cleaning cartridge.
O
C
The last cleaning cartridge used in the tape drive
was an invalid type:
1. Do not use this cleaning cartridge in this drive.
2. Wait for the current operation to finish.
3. Then use a valid cleaning cartridge.
O
W
The tape drive has requested a retention
operation
O
W
A redundant interface port on the tape drive has
failed
O
W
A tape drive cooling fan has failed.
O
W
A redundant power supply has failed inside the
tape drive enclosure. Check the enclosure users
manual for instructions on replacing the failed
power supply.
O
W
The tape drive power consumption is outside the
specified range
O
W
Preventive maintenance of the tape drive is
required.
Check the tape drive users manual for device
specific preventive maintenance tasks or call the
tape drive supplier helpline.
O
C
The tape drive has a hardware fault:
1. Eject the tape or magazine.
2. Reset the drive.
3. Restart the operation.
M
C
The tape drive has a hardware fault:
1. Turn the tape drive off and then on again.
2. Restart the operation.
3. If the problem persists, call the tape drive
supplier helpline.
Check the tape drive users manual for device
specific instructions on turning the device power
on and off.
O
W
The tape drive has a problem with the host
interface:
1. Check the cables and cable connections.
2. Restart the operation.
SONY AIT-2 Turbo drive SDX-550V series Ver.1.0
LOG SENSE
Probable cause
The drive is ready for a
periodic clean
The cleaning tape has
expired
Invalid cleaning tape
type used
The drive is having
severe trouble reading
or writing, which will be
resolved by a retention
cycle
Failure of one interface
port in a dual-port
configuration, e.g.
Fibrechannel
Fan failure inside tape
drive mechanism or
tape drive enclosure
Redundant PSU failure
inside the tape drive
enclosure or rack
subsystem
Power consumption of
the tape drive is outside
specified range
The drive requires
preventative
maintenance (not
cleaning).
The drive has a
hardware fault that
requires reset to
recover.
The drive has a
hardware fault which is
not read/write related or
requires a power cycle
to recover.
The drive has identified
an interfacing fault
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