TapeAlert Log Entry:

 

 

 

 

0000000000000800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive TAflag[54] No Start Of

The start of data could not be found on the

Tape damaged, bulk erased, or

Check that you are using the correct

Data

tape.

incorrect format.

 

format tape.

TapeAlert Log Entry:

 

 

Discard the tape or return the tape to

0000000000000400

 

 

 

your supplier.

 

 

 

 

Drive TAflag[55] Loading

The operation has failed because the media

The drive is unable to load the

Remove the cartridge, inspect it as specified

Failure

cannot be loaded and threaded.

media and thread the tape.

in the product manual, and retry the

 

 

 

operation.

TapeAlert Log Entry:

 

 

 

 

0000000000000200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive TAflag[56]

The operation has failed because the

The drive is unable to unload the

Remove the cartridge if possible, inspect it as

Unrecoverable Unload

medium cannot be unloaded.

medium.

specified in the product manual, and retry the

Failure

 

 

operation.

TapeAlert Log Entry:

 

 

 

 

0000000000000100

 

 

 

 

Drive TAflag[57] Automation

The tape drive has a problem with the

The drive has identified an

Check the power to the automation

Interface Failure

automation interface.

interface fault.

 

system.

TapeAlert Log Entry:

 

 

Check the cables and cable

 

 

 

connections.

0000000000000080

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive TAflag[58] Firmware

The tape drive has reset itself due to a

Firmware issue encountered.

 

 

Failure

detected firmware fault.

 

 

 

TapeAlert Log Entry:

 

 

 

 

0000000000000040

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive TAflag[59] WORM

The tape drive has detected an

WORM cartridge may have been

Replace WORM medium.

Medium - Integrity Check

inconsistency during the WORM medium

tampered with.

 

 

Failed

integrity checks.

 

 

 

TapeAlert Log Entry:

 

 

 

 

0000000000000020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive TAflag[60] WORM

An attempt had been made to overwrite

The application software does

If a WORM medium was used

Medium - Overwrite

user data on WORM medium.

not recognize the medium as

 

inadvertently, replace it with a normal

Attempted

 

WORM.

 

data medium.

TapeAlert Log Entry:

 

 

If a WORM medium was used

 

 

 

intentionally:

0000000000000010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- check that the software application is

 

 

 

 

compatible with the WORM medium

 

 

 

 

format you are using.

 

 

 

 

- check that the medium is bar-coded

 

 

 

 

correctly for WORM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Returning the Autoloader for Service

If you need to return the autoloader or a component of the autoloader for service, contact support.dell.com. The following steps will help you to prepare the autoloader for shipment, remove the autoloader from a rack, and package the autoloader.

To prepare the autoloader for shipment

1.Remove all cartridges from the unit.

2.Power off the autoloader through the front panel.

3.Remove the power, Ethernet, and SCSI cables, and any terminators from the autoloader.

NOTE: Do not ship these items if you are returning the autoloader.

To Remove the Autoloader from a Rack

1.Loosen the two thumb screws that secure the loader to the front of the rack.

2.Using two people, or an appropriately rated mechanical lift, remove the autoloader from the rack by sliding the autoloader out and supporting it from the bottom.

3.Place the autoloader into the original packaging box, or the packaging from the replacement unit.

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Dell 124T LTO-3 technical specifications Returning the Autoloader for Service, To prepare the autoloader for shipment