Dell PowerVault 124T - Manual (Page 59)

Drive TAflag[15]
Memory Chip In
Cartridge Failure
TapeAlert Log Entry:
0002000000000000
The memory in the tape
cartridge has failed, which
reduces performance. Do not
use the cartridge for further
write operations.
Memory chip failed in
cartridge.
Replace cartridge.
Drive TAflag[16]
Forced Eject
TapeAlert Log Entry:
0001000000000000
The operation has failed
because the tape cartridge was
manually de-mounted while the
tape drive was actively writing or
reading.
Manual forced eject
while drive actively
writing or reading.
Retry operation using the
same media.
Drive TAflag[17] Read
Only Format
TapeAlert Log Entry:
0000800000000000
You have loaded a cartridge of a
type that is read-only in this
drive. The cartridge will appear
as write protected.
Media loaded that is
read-only format.
Check write protect tab on
cartridge.
Drive TAflag[18] Tape
Directory Corrupted
On Load
TapeAlert Log Entry:
0000400000000000
The tape directory on the tape
cartridge has been corrupted.
File search performance will be
degraded. The tape directory
can be rebuilt by reading all the
data on the cartridge.
The tape drive
powered down with
tape loaded, or
permanent error
prevented the tape
directory from being
updated.
Retry operation with
same 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.