Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Start-up problems

Table 8 describes corrective actions for problems which occur during start-up.

Table 8: Start-up problems

Problem

Corrective Action

The library does not power on.

Verify that:

 

■ The power cord is connected to a

 

grounded electrical outlet.

 

■ The power distribution unit’s two

 

breaker switches are on (left rear

 

corner of cabinet).

 

■ The power supply switches are on.

 

■ The power switch behind the service

 

tray is on.

 

 

The library or tape drives are not

■ Verify cable connections and

detected by the Interface Manager or

termination.

Command View ESL software.

■ Verify the cabling.

 

■ Verify that the drives and library are

 

powered on and ready.

 

■ Ensure that the interface controllers

 

are powered on and ready.

 

 

During initialization, the library reports

■ Determine the failure type by

“not ready.”

checking any previous error codes

 

returned to the host computer, or by

 

getting a library support ticket.

 

■ Correct the cause of the error.

 

 

One or more tape drives fail to spin up

■ Verify cable connections and

during start-up.

termination.

 

■ Make sure the OCP does not show

 

the drive power as off.

 

■ Check that the power supplies are

 

switched on for that level (clusters

 

0 - 5).

 

■ Check that the cluster controller is

 

properly cabled and ready.

 

 

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