Interpreting The Display Character - Spectra Logic T-Series Spectra T200 User Manual

Interpreting the Display Character

The following sections describe the meaning of the codes displayed for the
Display Character in the Drive Details screen. The codes are different for
each type of LTO drive.
Drive Cleaning Notification
Whenever a tape is loaded or unloaded, the read/write heads are
physically cleaned by a brush located within the drive. Occasionally, the
drive may require additional cleaning. If a cleaning is required, the drive
sends a Tape Alert message to the host and displays a C on the SCD. The
notification is also posted to the library's Drive Details screen
on page
If needed, clean the drive as described in
page
cartridge, see
WORM Media Errors
LTO-4 and LTO-3 drives support using WORM media. To learn more
about WORM media, see
The following conditions cause WORM media errors to occur:
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Drive Cleaning Notification
WORM Media Errors
LTO-4 SCD Codes
LTO-3 SCD Codes
Note: The SCD is blank during normal drive operation. In the event of
a drive problem, the single character code indicates the type of
error.
If multiple errors occur, the code with highest priority
(lowest number) displays first. Once that error is
corrected, the code with the next highest priority
displays, until none remain.
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306. Use only a certified LTO cleaning cartridge. To order a cleaning
Media and Accessories on page
Note:
Spectra Logic recommends cleaning all of the tape drives in the
library whenever you replace the air filter, whether or not the
drive indicates that cleaning is required.
Information in the servo manufacturer's word (SMW) on the tape must
match information from the cartridge memory (CM) module in the
cartridge. If it does not match, the drive's SCD will show Error Code 7.
Inserting a WORM tape cartridge into a drive that is not compatible
with WORM causes the cartridge to be treated as an unsupported
medium. The drive's SCD will show Error Code 7.
Troubleshooting LTO Tape Drives
Cleaning a Tape Drive on
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LTO WORM Media on page
T200, T380, and T680 Libraries
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