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Table 5-2. Advanced Diagnostics Error Codes Continued

Error

 

Recommended

Code

Description

Action

Fixed Disk Drive Backup (Tape) Test

1900-xx Tape ID failed.

1901-xx Tape servo write failed

1902-xx Tape format failed.

1903-xx Tape drive sensor test failed.

1904-xx Tape BOT/EOT test failed.

1905-xx Tape read test failed.

1906-xx Tape write/read/compare test failed.

1907-xx Tape write-protected test.

-xx

01 Drive not installed.

02Cartridge not installed.

03Tape motion error.

04Drive busy error.

05Track seek error.

06Tape write protected error.

07Tape already servo written.

08Unable to servo write.

09Unable to format.

10Format mode error.

11Drive recalibration error.

The following steps apply to error codes 1900-xx through 1907-xx:

1.Replace the tape cartridge and retest.

2.Check and/or replace the signal cable and retest.

3.Replace the multipurpose fixed disk drive controller board (40-megabyte tape backup) and retest.

4.Replace the tape controller board (135-megabyte tape backup) and retest.

5.Replace the tape backup and retest.

6.Replace the system board and retest.

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Addendum 108431-001 (11-88) to Manual No. 108033-003

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