Error
Code
Description
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1900 - xx
Tape ID failed
1901 - xx
Tape servo write failed
1902 - xx
Tape format failed
1903 - xx
Tape drive sensor test
failed
1904 - xx
Tape BOT/EOT test failed
1906 - xx
Tape write/read/compare
test failed
1906 - 01
Drive not installed
1906 - 02
Cartridge not installed
1906 - 03
Tape motion error
1906 - 04
Drive busy error
1906 - 05
Track seek error
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Error
Code
Description
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1906 - 06
Tape write protected error
1906 - 07
Tape already servo written
1906 - 08
Unable to servo write
1906 - 09
Unable to format
1906 - 10
Format mode error
1906 - 11
Drive recalibration error
1906 - 12
Tape not servo written
1906 - 13
Tape not formatted
1906 - 14
Drive timeout error
1906 - 15
Sensor error flag
1906 - 16
Block locate (block ID) error
1906 - 17
Soft error limit exceeded
1906 - 18
Hard error limit exceeded
1906 - 19
Write (probably ID) error
Recommended Action
The following steps apply to error
codes 1901 - xx through 1906 - xx:
1.
Replace the tape cartridge and
retest.
2.
Check and/or replace the signal
cable and retest.
3.
Replace the tape drive and
retest.
4.
Replace the system board and
retest.
Recommended Action
The following steps apply to error
codes 1901 - xx through 1906 - xx:
1.
Replace the tape cartridge and
retest.
2.
Check and/or replace the signal
cable and retest.
3.
Replace the tape drive and
retest.
4.
Replace the system board and
retest.