CHAPTER 4 Backup Server Error Messages
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4.7.2 2 Device %1! already in use.
Explanation: A session attempted to use an archive
device owned by another session. Select a different
archive device.
4.8.2 2 Mirror device types don't match: %1!.
Explanation: This error is part of a not yet
implemented feature, included here only for
completeness.
4.9.2 2 Label validation error: read returned %1! reading
label. Read:n%2!
Explanation: These errors indicate a mislabeled or
illegal-format archive volume. User should use offline
commands to verify that the tape contains Sybase
information. The following commands submitted
repeatedly in order will display the beginning and
ending label characters for each file on the tape:
dd if=<tape_device> bs=2048 | od
-cmt
-f <tape_device> fsf 1dd
if=<tape_device>
bs=2048 | od -c
Zero bytes reported from “dd” and “od” denotes no
further data on the tape.
4.10.2 2 Label validation error: first label not VOL1.
Explanation: Same as Error # 4.9.2
4.11.2 2 Label validation error: seek to %1!s failed, %2!.
Explanation: Same as Error # 4.9.2
4.12.2 2 Label validation error: %1! label not found.
Explanation: Same as Error # 4.9.2
4.13.2 2 Device `%1!': can't determine how to set density on
channel %2!.
Explanation: An unexpected condition, possibly
fatal to the session, has occurred. Error may have
occurred with any or all of usage, environment, or
internal logic. The session will exit.
4.14.2 2 Label validation error: too many header labels.
Explanation: Errors similar to 4.9.2–4.12.2.
4.15.2 2 Label validation error: seek to trailer labels failed.
Explanation: Errors similar to 4.9.2–4.12.2.
Number Severity Text and Explanation