Troubleshooting; Post Troubleshooting; Table 5-4. Troubleshooting Chart - Tandberg Data SDLT 600 Product Manual

Troubleshooting

5.6 Troubleshooting
The following subsections provide troubleshooting information that might be helpful should the
system fail its Power-On Self-Test (POST).
Refer to the data cartridge appendices in this manual
Super DLTtape II Data Cartridges"
visual inspection instructions for Super DLTtape I & II, and DLTtape VS1 data cartridges.
The web site http://www.dlttape.com also includes valuable information about SDLT systems.
5.6.1

POST Troubleshooting

Table 5-4
drive system fails its POST.
If, after attempting the recommended actions listed in the table, the problem still exists or recurs, a
hardware failure may be the cause. Contact your service representative.

Table 5-4. Troubleshooting Chart

If...
System does not recognize
the SDLT 600 tape drive
system.
5-12
provides troubleshooting tips that you will find useful in the event that your SDLT 600 tape
Then...
System may not be configured
to recognize the interface ID.
Interface ID may not be unique. Change the interface ID and reconfigure the
Interface adapter parameters
may not be correct.
Interface signal cable may be
loose.
Interface terminator may be
loose or not present on the bus.
(Appendix A, "Super DLTtape I and
and Appendix B, "DLTtape VS1 Data
You should...
Configure system to recognize the
SDLT 600 tape drive system's ID.
system. The new ID becomes effective at
the next power on or interface bus reset.
Check interface adapter documentation.
Ensure interface cable is fully seated at each
connector end.
Ensure correct, secure termination of bus.
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