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Supported sense keys (continued)

 

 

 

 

Sense key

Hex

Description

Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Illegal

 

5h

Indicates that there was an illegal parameter in the CDB or in the additional

Request

 

 

parameters supplied as data for a command or that the tape drive is in the wrong

 

 

 

mode to execute the command. If the tape drive detects an invalid parameter in

 

 

 

the CDB, the tape is not written. If the tape drive detects an invalid parameter in

 

 

 

the additional parameters supplied as data, the tape may already be altered. This

 

 

 

sense key can also indicate an invalid Identify message.

 

 

 

 

Unit

 

6h

Indicates one of the following:

Attention

 

ƒ

The tape drive has been reset (by a power-on reset, a Bus Device Reset message,

 

 

 

 

or a SCSI bus reset).

 

 

 

ƒ

An initiator changed the MODE SELECT parameters since the last command

 

 

 

 

was issued to the tape drive.

 

 

 

ƒ

The eject button was pressed and the data cartridge was ejected.

 

 

 

ƒ

A data cartridge was inserted and automatically loaded.

 

 

 

ƒ

The internal microcode (firmware) was changed.

 

 

 

ƒ

A log parameter (counter) reached a specified threshold value (assuming that

 

 

 

 

RLEC bit on the MODE SELECT Control Mode page is set to 1).

This sense key is reported the first time any command is issued by each initiator after the condition is detected, and the requested command is not performed. This sense key is cleared when the next command other than INQUIRY or REQUEST SENSE is received by the tape drive.

Data

7h

Indicates that a command that writes to tape was attempted on a write-protected

Protect

 

data cartridge. The write operation is not performed.

 

 

 

Blank

8h

Indicates that the tape drive encountered blank tape or format-defined EOD

Check

 

(blank tape) during a read, space, or locate operation.

 

 

 

Aborted

Bh

Indicates that the tape drive aborted the command. This condition occurs when

Command

 

an Initiator Detected Error (05h) message is received during command execution

 

 

or when a Message Reject (07h) or SCSI bus parity error is detected by the tape

 

 

drive during Command or Data Out phase.

 

 

The initiator may be able to recover by trying the command again.

 

 

 

Volume

Dh

Indicates that the last WRITE or WRITE FILEMARKS command reached the

Overflow

 

physical end of tape (PEOT) and that data may remain in the buffer.

 

 

 

Miscompare

Eh

Indicates that the source data did not match the data read from the tape.

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Contents VXA-320 VXA-3 Tape Drive Product Manual433689-01 III To return equipment for service RMA Request To order supplies and accessoriesTo obtain general information To obtain technical supportFirst-time installation HOW to USE this ManualOperation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and service Specifications, standards, and termsStandards Publications VXA-320 PublicationsRelated Publications Conventions Used in this ManualContents Service and Maintenance Glossary Index 433689-01 Figures Xii 21Shipping carton weights and dimensions 1Service Notification error recovery procedures1LED states Xiv Tape Drive Models and Interfaces FeaturesData storage Front Panel Components ComponentsScsi ID Jumper Block Scsi model only Used to set the Scsi ID Back Panel Components Internal Tape Drive5External tape drive back-panel components Back Panel Components External Tape Drive6Top-panel label Scsi tape drive Tape Drive Labels433689-01 Installing the Tape Drive InstallationUnpacking the Tape Drive Before You Begin Installing the Internal Scsi Tape DriveTape drive Set the Scsi ID and connect the Scsi cable2SCSI ID settings Pin 433689-01 Side mounting 5Screw mounting configurations internal model6External Scsi tape drive back-panel components Installing the External Scsi Tape DriveInstall the Tape Drive 7Terminating the Scsi bus external model Checking the Installation Application instructs you to do so Integrating the Tape Drive1Internal tape drive front-panel components OperationMonitoring the Leds Service NotificationBoot Block Modeg Format recoverye OffBroken tape Flashing Off Green Tape pathfSetting the WRITE-PROTECT Switch Using Vxatape CartridgesLoading a Cartridge Unloading a CartridgeDetermining When to Clean the Tape Drive Cleaning the Tape DriveStoring the Cartridges Using a Cleaning Cartridge Resetting the Tape DriveOther cleaning methods may void the tape drive’s warranty LED 2 flashes green and amberResolving Problems TroubleshootingTape Drive will not Accept a Cartridge LED 4 is Flashing Orange Tape Drive will not Eject a Cartridge Suggested Recovery Procedure Service Notification LED Code AppearsFailure to communicate with the tape drive Backup Application is Reporting AN ErrorFailure by the tape drive to write or read data Backup Application configuration issuesUpdating Firmware Capturing a Diagnostic LOG Troubleshooting with VxatoolGetting Started Important First Step Performing a WRITE/READ TestVXA-320 Tape Drive Information Gathering Troubleshooting Information for Technical SupportScsi BUS Information Tape Drive Diagnostic Information Backup Application InformationOperating System Information 433689-01 Returning the Tape Drive for Service Service and MaintenanceSite atvprovides more information Upgrading Firmware Obtaining a Diagnostic ListingCommunication Interface Versus Command Protocol Communication Interface Command ProtocolScsi Communication Interface Scsi BUS PhasesMessage Hex Description Scsi Message SystemScsi Interface Requirements Terminator power Specification RequirementScsi Cable Requirements Internal Tape Drive+ATN Scsi Connector Requirements+ACK +MSGScsi Terminator Requirements Connector typeExternal Tape Drive Maximum length a Meters 39 feet bCommand SET Scsi Command ProtocolReceive Status byte Hex Description Status BytesSense Keys Sense key Hex DescriptionData cartridge. The write operation is not performed Drive during Command or Data Out phaseBlank tape during a read, space, or locate operation Aborted433689-01 Data Capacities SpecificationsRead and Write Specifications Performance SpecificationsData Transfer Rates Tape Speed and Access Time Reliability SpecificationsSpecification Internal Tape Drive External Tape Drive Size and WeightPower Connector Pin Assignments Power SpecificationsPin Assignment Power +5 Volts +12 Volts Power ConsumptionPower Consumption Power average DC VoltagesAcoustic Noise Power SupplyInternal Tape Drive Operating Temperature and Humidity Environmental SpecificationsEnvironmental Conditions for the Tape Drive Point Temperatures Humidity External Tape Drive Operating Temperature and Humidity Air Flow/Cooling Requirements Shock SpecificationsParticulate Contamination Limits Particle Size Number of ParticlesSpecification Vibration SpecificationsVibration applied during shipping in original packaging Swept sine applied during non-operationcand operatingdCarton Weight Dimensions Single Pack Packaging and Shipping SpecificationsShipping Cartons Multipack 10 Internal Tape DrivesTUV Product Service Safety and Regulatory CompliancePackaging Materials Underwriters LaboratoryCanadian Verification United States FCC Declaration of ConformityJapan European CommunityAustralia and NEW Zealand TaiwanGlossary 433689-01 Glossary 433689-01 Glossary 433689-01 FCC Index52 to 56 to Scsi ID 56 to Index Product Manual

VXA-320 (VXA-3) specifications

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The VXA-320 employs the unique VXA tape format, characterized by its advanced error correction and data integrity features. This format minimizes data loss risks and ensures reliable restoration of information. Additionally, the VXA-3 incorporates a one-inch data path, allowing it to handle higher track counts and thereby achieve better storage density. This design improves the efficiency of data retrieval and archiving processes.

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