IBM System Storage TS2240 Tape Drive Setup, Operator, And Service Manual page 81

Table A-1. Error codes on the Single-character Display (continued)
Error Code
Degraded operation. The tape drive determined that a problem occurred which degraded the
A
operation of the tape drive, but it did not restrict continued use. If the problem persists, determine
whether the problem is with the drive or the media.
Note: The drive is usable, though the Single-character Display continues to indicate an error and
the Status Light flashes amber. The error code may clear when you cycle power to the tape drive
or place it in maintenance mode.
To determine if the problem is with the drive hardware, or the tape media, perform the following
procedures:
1. If possible, run the tape cartridge in a different drive. If the operation in the other drive fails and
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Media diagnostic (see "Function Code E: Test Cartridge & Media" on page 3-16).
2. If the Test Cartridge & Media diagnostic fails, replace the media. If it runs successfully, clean
the failing drive and run the drive diagnostics (see "Cleaning the Drive Head" on page 3-7 and
"Function Code 1: Run Drive Diagnostics" on page 3-10).
Once you begin this test, the diagnostic begins the loop sequence. Time the first loop by
pressing the Unload Button once to stop the diagnostic after the completion of the first loop,
then record the time it takes for the test to complete. Compare the recorded time with the
"Approximate Run Time" above. If the test runs successfully but the execution time is
significantly longer than the "Approximate Run Time", run "Function Code F: Write Performance
Test" on page 3-17. If the Write Performance Test fails, replace the media and exit maintenance
mode.If the drive diagnostics run successfully, perform the operation that produced the initial
drive error.
3. If the problem persists replace the drive.
If it is not possible to run the tape cartridge in a different drive, perform the following procedures:
1. Clean the failing drive and run the drive diagnostics (see "Cleaning the Drive Head" on page
3-7 and "Function Code 1: Run Drive Diagnostics" on page 3-10).
Once you begin this test, the diagnostic begins the loop sequence. Time the first loop by
pressing the Unload Button once to stop the diagnostic after the completion of the first loop,
then record the time it takes for the test to complete. Compare the recorded time with the
"Approximate Run Time" above. If the test runs successfully but the execution time is
significantly longer than the "Approximate Run Time", run "Function Code F: Write Performance
Test" on page 3-17. If the Write Performance Test fails, replace the media and exit maintenance
mode.If the drive diagnostics run successfully, run the Test Cartridge & media diagnostic (see
"Function Code E: Test Cartridge & Media" on page 3-16).
2. If the Test Cartridge & Media diagnostic fails, replace the media. If it runs successfully, perform
the operation that produced the initial drive error.
3. If the problem persists replace the drive.
The tape drive needs to be cleaned. Clean the tape drive. See "Cleaning the Drive Head" on page
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3-7.
The error code clears when you clean the tape drive or place it in maintenance mode.
Fiber AL_PA conflict. NOT SUPPORTED ON THIS DRIVE.
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or displays, replace the media. If the operation succeeds, run the Test Cartridge &
Cause and Action
Appendix A. Error Codes and Messages
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