Drive Failure To Load; Incorrect Load Process; Figure 5-18. Ejected Cartridge (Failure To Load) - StorageTek 9840 Product Manual

Error and Recovery

Drive Failure to Load

Cartridges may be loaded into the CSL incorrectly (priority mount or from the
input bin). Sometimes, cartridges are loaded with the cartridge reels to the left
(Figure
drive. This type of a load causes an instant CSL failure.
CAUTION:
Never load cartridges with the cartridges reels to the left. Only load
cartridges with the cartridges reels to the right.

Incorrect Load Process

This is the process of events when cartridges are loaded incorrectly into the
CSL. The cartridge reels are facing to the left
in Figure
1. The CSL attempts to load the cartridge into the drive.
2. The CSL loads the cartridge approximately three-quarters of the way into
the drive.
3. The drive senses the cartridge is loaded incorrectly.
4. The CSL moves the cartridge out of the drive and to the cartridge stop
mechanism

Figure 5-18. Ejected Cartridge (Failure to Load)

1. operator indicator
2. Display
3. Cartridge stop mechanism
5. Fault Symptom Code (FSC) LOAD 4E04 displays on the operator panel and
the
5-24
5-18). When this is done, the CSL attempts to load the cartridge into the
5-18.
(Figure 5-18).
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2
indicator is on constantly.
operator
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(Figure 5-18). You cannot see them
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