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Table 11. Descriptions and corrective actions (continued)
A high probability of media error. The tape drive determined that an error occurred
because of a faulty tape cartridge. Try another tape cartridge. If the problem occurs with
multiple tape cartridges, see "Resolving media-related problems" on page 45. This error
7 also appears if you are loading an expired cleaner cartridge.
The error code clears when you remove the tape cartridge or place the drive in
Maintenance mode.
Tape drive or interface failure. The tape drive determined that a failure occurred in the
tape drive's hardware or in the bus. See "Fixing SAS connectivity problems" on page 45.
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The error code clears 10 seconds after the drive detected the error or when you place the
drive in Maintenance mode.
Library to drive interface (RS-422) error. This interface is not used in the PowerVault tape
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drive.
Tape drive hardware problem. The tape drive determined that a problem occurred that
degraded the operation of the tape drive, but it did not restrict continued use. If the
problem persists, contact Dell technical support. The drive is usable, though the single-
A character display continues to indicate an error and the fault LED flashes amber.
The error code might clear when you cycle power to the tape drive or place it in
Maintenance mode.
No error or message is assigned.
b
The tape drive needs to be cleaned. Clean the tape drive. See "Cleaning the tape
mechanism" on page 27.
C
The error code clears when you clean the tape drive or place it in Maintenance mode.
No error or message is assigned.
d
Not applicable for a SAS drive.
E
Not applicable for a SAS drive.
F
Incompatible media. The tape drive detected that an unsupported cartridge was loaded.
Verify that the generation of the loaded cartridge is supported on the tape drive. See "Data
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cartridges" on page 21.
Write operation to a write-protected cartridge was attempted (includes any attempt to
overwrite a WORM protected tape). Ensure that the tape cartridge is the correct media
type. See "Data cartridges" on page 21 to determine which cartridges can be written by
your tape drive. If the tape cartridge is the correct media type, check the write-protect
P
switch on the cartridge. The drive does not write to a write-protected cartridge. The error
code clears when you remove the tape cartridge or place the tape drive in Maintenance
mode.
Encryption Error. The drive detected a configuration or setup error before an encryption
operation.
Eject is depressed. Verify that the button pushes freely.
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