Table 52. Main Error Codes (continued)
Error Code Description
F1
Drive Communication Error
Library controller lost communication to drive
The subcode indicates which drive is affected.
Example:
Subcode 02: drive #2
F2
Drive Sled not present
The subcode indicates which drive sled is affected.
Example:
Subcode 02: drive sled #2
F3
Drive Hardware Error
The subcode indicates which drive is affected.
Example:
F3 xy
Where x refers to the hardware drive error code (single
character display) and Y refers to the drive position in the
library. x values:
v 4: firmware or hardware error
v 5: hardware error
v 6: hardware or media error
v A: recoverable hardware error
F4
Drive Load Timeout
Drive run in a timeout while a tape is loading.
The subcode indicates which drive is affected.
Example:
Subcode 02: drive #2
F5
Drive Unload Timeout
Drive run in a timeout while a tape is unloading
The subcode indicates which drive is affected.
Example:
subcode 02: drive #2
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IBM TS3100 Tape Library and TS3200 Tape Library: Setup, Operator, and Service Guide Machine Type 3573
User Action
Refer to "Isolating drive sled
problems" on page 196.