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Drive Operations Menu
A normal data cartridge, if present, ejects when this function is activated.
If Make Dump Tape fails and CHK xxxx appears, try a different data cartridge.
Procedure:
Press Menu to bypass or press Select to activate.
1.
When Ld Dump Tp appears, insert a write-enabled data cartridge.
2.
After the formatted dump tape unloads, remove the cartridge.
3.
Insert another write-enabled data cartridge, or press Menu to exit the dump tape
4.
submenu.
Make Code Tape Submenu
Operator panel window shows MakeCodeTp.
Make Code Tape copies the firmware image from the drive EEPROM to a data
cartridge. You can use this code tape to update firmware in other drives using the Code
Update submenu.
A normal data cartridge, if present, ejects when this function is activated.
If Make Code Tape fails and CHK xxxx appears, try a different cartridge. If the problem
persists, consult your service representative.
Procedure:
Press Menu to bypass or press Select to activate.
1.
When Ld Code Tp appears, insert a write-enabled data cartridge.
2.
After the new code tape unloads, remove the cartridge and write protect it (set the
3.
switch to the locked position).
Insert another write-enabled data cartridge, or press Menu to exit the create code
4.
tape submenu.
Make Data Tape Submenu
Make Data Tape reformats cartridges so they can be reused as normal data tapes. This is
sometimes referred to as reclaiming.
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Only drives with all images loaded into the EEPROM can
Note:
make code tapes.
Notes:
This operation might not work on encryption-enabled tape drives.
Make sure the drive is properly prepared to create code tapes. If
required, exit the Drive Operations menu and update the drive to a
full code of the desired firmware release level.
VolSafe data cartridges cannot be reformatted. If inserted,
Note:
the drive rejects a VolSafe cartridge.
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