StorageTek L700 Service Manual page 134

TIP 5000: Tape Drives
6. At the operator panel, consult the drive's status
(see Table 2-9 on page
display "Unknown drive?"
7. At the operator panel, consult the drive's status
(see Table 2-9 on page
display "Not connected?"
8. Check the host-to-drive cable connection at the
library bulkhead (SCSI) or fiber component and
at the drive.
Is the cable the correct type and the connection
good?
The correct lengths and types of connectors are
discussed in Table 1-3 on page
9. If possible, obtain the tape that was mounted on
the drive at the time of the error.
Have the operator make another drive offline
and use a system diagnostic test with this tape
on that drive.
Was an error encountered?
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2-48). Does the panel
2-48). Does the panel
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Yes: Check the drive type to be sure it
matches the system requirements. This
can be checked in the "Lib Config
Menu" and the "Lib SCSI I/F Config
Menu" on the operator panel.
No: Go to step 7.
Yes: The drive's Tape Transport Interface
(TTI) connector is not firmly connected
or the AC switch may be off. See
steps 4 and 5.
No: Go to step 9.
Yes: Go to step 10.
No: If the cable is:
• Incorrect type—schedule time to
replace cable.
• Incorrectly connected or the connector
is damaged—schedule time to replace
the cable.
Yes: Have the operator remove the tape
from the system pool.
No: Go to step 10.
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