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SCSI Tape Drive Test Error Codes

The 6700 series of Diagnostic error codes identifies failures with tape cartridges, tape drives, media changers, tape drive cabling, adapter boards, or the system board assembly. Corrective action may require replacement of a tape cartridge, tape drive, media changer, tape drive cabling, adapter board, or the system board assembly.

Table 3-18

SCSI Tape Drive Test Error Codes

Error Code

Description

Recommended Action

6700-xx SCSI Tape ID drive types test failed.

6706-xx SCSI Disk SA/Media test failed.

6709-xx SCSI Disk Erase tape test failed.

6728-xx Media load/unload test failed.

The following steps apply to error codes

6700-xx through 6728-xx:

1.Run the System Configuration Utility and verify the drive type.

2.Replace the SCSI Tape drive signal and power cables and retest.

3.Replace the SCSI controller and retest.

4.Replace the SCSI Tape drive and retest.

5.Replace the system board and retest.

Server Manager/R Board Test Error Codes

The 7000 series of Diagnostic error codes identifies failures with the Server Manager/R board. Corrective action may require replacement of the Server Manager/R board, the Integrated 2400-baud modem, voice ROM, or the battery on the Server Manager/R board.

Table 3-19

Server Manager/R Board Test Error Codes

Error Code

Description

Recommended Action

7000-11 Processor (80186 Timer).

7000-12 Processor (80186 Registers).

7000-13 Processor (Watch Dog Timer).

7000-14 Processor (8570 RAM).

7000-15 Processor (8570 RTC).

7000-21 Memory.

7000-22 Memory Write/Read.

7000-23 Memory Address.

7000-24 Memory Refresh Alert.

For error codes 7000-11 through

7000-46, replace the Server Manager/R board

and retest.

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Compaq 1850R manual Scsi Tape Drive Test Error Codes, Server Manager/R Board Test Error Codes

1850R specifications

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