Dell PowerVault 124T - Manual (Page 65)

Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 124T DLT VS160 Autoloader User's Guide
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Tape Directory
Corrupted On Load
TapeAlert Log Entry:
0000400000000000
search performance will be degraded.
The tape directory can be rebuilt by
reading all the data on the cartridge.
or permanent error
prevented the tape
directory from being
updated.
tape.
If error persists, discard
tape.
Drive TAflag[19]
Nearing Media Life
TapeAlert Log Entry:
0000200000000000
The tape cartridge is nearing the end
of its calculated Media may have life.
Media may have
exceeded its specified
number of passes.
Use another tape cartridge
for your next backup.
Store this tape cartridge in
a safe place in case you
need to restore data from
it.
Drive TAflag[20]
Clean Now
TapeAlert Log Entry:
0000100000000000
The tape drive needs cleaning.
The drive has responded
as if it has a head clog or
needs cleaning.
If the operation has
stopped, eject the tape and
clean the drive.
If the operation has not
stopped, wait for it to finish
and then clean the drive.
Check the tape drive user's
manual for device specific
cleaning instructions.
Drive TAflag[21]
Clean Periodic
TapeAlert Log Entry:
0000080000000000
The tape drive is due for routine
cleaning.
The drive is ready for a
periodic cleaning. Wait for the current
operation to finish.
Then use a cleaning
cartridge. Check the tape
drive user's manual for
device specific cleaning
instructions.
Drive TAflag[22]
Expired Cleaning
Media
TapeAlert Log Entry:
0000040000000000
The last cleaning cartridge used in
the tape drive has worn out.
The cleaning tape has
expired. Discard the worn out
cleaning cartridge.
Wait for the current
operation to finish.
Then use a new cleaning
cartridge.
Drive TAflag[23]
Invalid Cleaning
Tape
TapeAlert Log Entry:
0000020000000000
The last cleaning cartridge used in
the tape drive was an invalid type.
Invalid cleaning tape
type used. Do not use this cleaning
cartridge in this drive.
Wait for the current
operation to finish.
Then use a valid cleaning
cartridge.
Drive TAflag[24]
Retension Requested
TapeAlert Log Entry:
0000010000000000
The tape drive has requested a
retension operation.
The drive is having
severe trouble reading or
writing that will be
resolved by a retension
cycle.
Perform a retension
operation.
Retry operation.