Quantum Scalar i40 User Manual page 385

No. Flag
54 No start of data
55 Loading or
threading
failure
56 Unrecoverable
unload failure
57 Automation
interface failure
58 Microcode
failure
59 WORM
medium —
integrity check
failed
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Severity Message
C The start of data could not be found on
the tape:
1 Check that you are using the correct
format tape.
2 Discard the tape or return the tape to
your supplier.
C The operation has failed because the
media cannot be loaded and threaded:
1 Remove the cartridge, inspect it as
specified in the product manual, and
retry the operation.
2 If the problem persists, call the tape
drive supplier help line.
C The operation has failed because the
medium cannot be unloaded:
1 Do not attempt to extract the tape
cartridge.
2 Call the tape driver supplier help line.
C The tape drive has a problem with the
automation interface:
1 Check the power to the automation
system.
2 Check the cables and cable
connections.
3 Call the supplier help line if problem
persists.
W The tape drive has reset itself due to a
detected microcode fault. If problem
persists, call the supplier help line.
The tape drive has detected an
W
inconsistency during the WORM
medium integrity checks. Someone may
have tampered with the cartridge.
Appendix B: Tape Alert Flag Descriptions
Probable Cause
Tape damaged, bulk
erased, or incorrect
format.
The drive is unable to
load the media and
thread the tape.
The drive is unable to
unload the medium.
The drive has
identified an
interface fault.
Microcode bug.
Someone has
tampered with the
WORM medium.
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