2. Check the system firmware level and upgrade if necessary. The installed firmware level can be
found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component.
3. Run the test again.
4. If the system has stopped responding, turn off and restart the system.
5. Make sure that the drive firmware is at the latest level.
6. Run the test again.
7. If the failure remains, refer to "Troubleshooting by symptom" in the system "Installation and
Service Guide" for the next corrective action.
Related links
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IBM Support website
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Latest level of DSA
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Latest level of BMC/IMM
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264-906-000 : Tape Test Failed
Tape Test Failed. Unrecognized error.
Recoverable
No
Severity
Error
Serviceable
Yes
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. Make sure that the DSA Diagnostic code is at the latest level.
6. Run the test again.
7. Check the system firmware level and upgrade if necessary.
8. Run the test again.
9. If the failure remains, refer to "Troubleshooting by symptom" in the system "Installation and
Service Guide" for the next corrective action.
Related links
–
IBM Support website
–
Latest level of DSA
–
Latest level of BMC/IMM
Appendix C. DSA diagnostic test results
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