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Table C-1. TapeAlert Flags Supported by the Ultrium Tape Drive (continued)
Flag
Number Flag
53 Tape system area read
failure
55 Loading Failure
56 Unload Failure
59 WORM Medium –
integrity check failed
Description
Set when the tape system area could
not be read successfully at load time.
When loading a tape into a drive, a
hardware malfunction can prevent the
tape from being loaded into the drive,
or the tape may actually get stuck in
the drive.
When attempting to unload a tape
cartridge, a drive hardware
malfunction can prevent the tape from
being ejected. The tape may actually
be stuck in the drive.
Set when the drive determines that
the data on tape is suspect from a
WORM point of view.
Action Required
Copy the data to another tape
cartridge, then discard the old
cartridge.
Take this action if the tape cartridge
will not load in the drive:
1. Remove the tape cartridge from
the library and inspect it for
damage. If damaged, discard it.
2. Try another cartridge in that
tape drive. If it still fails, replace
the drive sled. See
"Removing/Installing/Adding a
Tape Drive Sled" on page 10-3.
Take this action if the tape is stuck
in the drive:
1. Attempt to unload the tape from
the drive using the host backup
application that is currently
using the drive, or using the
remote or local UI.
2. If the cartridge will not unload,
go to "Contacting IBM Technical
Support" on page 9-4.
1. Unload the cartridge from the
drive using the Operator Control
Panel (Control > Move
Cartridge) or the Web User
Interface (Manage Library >
Move Media).
2. Cycle drive power using the
Operator Control Panel (Service
> Service > Drive Power) or the
Web User Interface (Configure
Library > Drives).
3. Try unloading the cartridge from
the drive again using the
Operator Control Panel (Control
> Move Cartridge) or the Web
User Interface (Manage Library
> Move Media).
4. If the cartridge will not unload
from the drive, go to
"Contacting IBM Technical
Support" on page 9-4.
1. Copy the data to another
WORM tape cartridge.
2. Discard the old WORM tape.
Appendix C. TapeAlert Flags
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