Dsa Tape Drive Test Results - IBM System x3550 M4 Installation And Service Manual

DSA tape drive test results

The following messages can result when you run the tape drive test.
264-000-000 Tape Test Passed
Explanation: Tape Test Passed.
Severity: Event
Serviceable: No
Recoverable: No
Automatically notify Support: No
264-901-000 Tape Test Failed
Explanation: An error was found in the tape alert log.
Severity: Error
Serviceable: Yes
Recoverable: No
Automatically notify Support: No
User response: Complete the following steps:
1. Clean the tape drive using the appropriate cleaning media and install new media.
2. Run the test again.
3. Clear the error log.
4. Run the test again.
5. Make sure that the drive firmware is at the latest level.
6. Rerun the test after upgrading to the latest firmware level.
7. If the failure remains, refer to "Troubleshooting by symptom" in the system "Installation and Service Guide" for
the next corrective action.
264-902-000 Tape Test Failed
Explanation: Tape Test Failed. Media is not detected.
Severity: Error
Serviceable: Yes
Recoverable: No
Automatically notify Support: No
User response: Complete the following steps:
1. Clean the tape drive using the appropriate cleaning media and install new media.
2. Run the test again.
3. Make sure that the drive firmware is at the latest level.
4. Rerun the test after upgrading to the latest firmware level.
5. If the failure remains, refer to "Troubleshooting by symptom" in the system "Installation and Service Guide" for
the next corrective action.
264-000-000 • 264-902-000
Appendix C. DSA diagnostic test results
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