Example: Problem with the drive
[d ] and [XX], where “XX” is the error code, appear alternately on the message display.
Note
For illustration purposes, we have used the autoloader in error code examples throughout the document.
Disaster Recovery Function
Disaster recovery is a function through which all the data on the host computer is backed up on cartridges, which can then be used to restore your system in the unlikely event of a catastrophic failure, for example. Perform disaster recovery with the application software on the host computer.
For details about operations and settings on the host computer, refer to the documentation accompanying the computer and software applications.
1 Prepare to perform disaster recovery.
1 Create a disaster recovery tape with the host computer.
2 Place the AIT drive in Disaster recovery mode.
Send the AIT drive mode selection command from the host computer. The AIT drive enters Disaster recovery mode.
You can also place the AIT drive in Disaster recovery mode by following the instructions of step 2 below.
2 Begin disaster recovery.
1 Insert the disaster recovery tape into slot 1.
2 Simultaneously press the CLEAN and DOOR buttons at the front of the AIT autoloader for at least 5 seconds. The AIT drive enters Disaster recovery mode. When the AIT drive enters Disaster recovery mode, [d r] appears flashing on the message display.
3 Turn off the AIT autoloader, wait approximately 10 seconds, then restart it.
The disaster recovery tape is automatically inserted into the AIT drive. Refer to the documentation accompanying the computer and software applications to perform the disaster recovery procedure.
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