HP ESL E manual Start-up problems, Problem Corrective Action

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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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HP ESL E manual Start-up problems, Problem Corrective Action