Chapter 6. Resolving Problems

If you encounter problems when running the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, refer to Table 13. If the problem is not identified in Table 13, refer to “Methods of Receiving Errors and Messages” on page 66. The color and condition of the status light may also indicate a problem. For more information, see “Status Light” on page 32.

Table 13. Troubleshooting tips for the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive

If the problem is this....

Do this....

 

 

A code displays on the

The tape drive detected an error or is directing you to an informational

single-character display and the status

message. See Table 15 on page 67.

light flashes amber.

 

 

 

The status light or single-character

The tape drive has no power. Check the power at the power source. Connect

display never turns on.

power to the tape drive (see “Step 6. Connect and Test Power to the Tape

 

Drive” on page 27). If the problem persists, replace the tape drive.

 

 

The tape drive will not load a tape

One of the following has occurred:

cartridge.

v A tape cartridge is already inserted. To remove the cartridge, press the

 

unload button. If the cartridge does not eject, turn off the power to the

 

tape drive, then turn it back on. After the status light becomes solid green,

 

press the unload button to eject the cartridge.

 

v The tape cartridge was inserted incorrectly. To properly insert a cartridge,

 

see “Inserting a Tape Cartridge” on page 34.

 

v The tape cartridge may be defective. Insert another tape cartridge. If the

 

problem exists for multiple cartridges, the tape drive is defective. Replace

 

the tape drive (see “Removing a SCSI Tape Drive from an Enclosure” on

 

page 83 or “Removing a Fibre Channel Tape Drive from an Enclosure” on

 

page 84).

 

v The tape drive has no power. Connect power to the tape drive (see “Step

 

6. Connect and Test Power to the Tape Drive” on page 27).

 

 

The tape drive will not unload the tape

The tape cartridge is stuck or is broken. Press the unload button. If the

cartridge.

cartridge does not eject, turn off the power to the tape drive, then turn it back

 

on (note that the mid-tape recovery could take up to 5 minutes to complete).

 

If the cartridge still does not eject, manually remove it (see “Manually

 

Removing a Tape Cartridge” on page 85).

 

 

The server received TapeAlert flags.

See Appendix B, “TapeAlert Flags” on page 97.

 

 

The server reported SCSI problems

See “Fixing SCSI Bus Errors” on page 77.

(such as selection or command

 

time-outs, or parity errors).

 

 

 

The server reported Fibre Channel

See “Fixing Fibre Channel Errors” on page 79.

problems.

 

 

 

The Fibre Channel drive indicates no

See “Fixing Fibre Channel Errors” on page 79.

Fibre Channel light, or has light but

 

cannot communicate.

 

 

 

The library reported an LDI or RS-422

The LDI or RS-422 circuitry may be defective. Run the LDI or RS-422 wrap

communication problem with the drive.

test (Function Code 7 in Table 9 on page 36). If the test runs successfully but

 

the problem persists, refer to your library’s service documentation.

 

 

Codes display on the single-character

The tape drive is defective. Replace the tape drive (see “Removing a SCSI

display, but the status light does not

Tape Drive from an Enclosure” on page 83 or “Removing a Fibre Channel

turn on.

Tape Drive from an Enclosure” on page 84).

 

 

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