Grass Valley PLS200 - Manual (Page 138)

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
116 PLS200 Library Installation and Operation
• Control mode. Make certain the library is operating in the correct control
mode. When Media Manager software is controlling the CHM, the library
must be set to SCSI Interface control mode. See SCSI Interface Mode
beginning on page 47 for more information.
After checking these items, restart the Profile system. Retry your operation.
Problems With Tape Drive Operation
If you have been successfully operating the application software and library in
the past, but are now experiencing problems reading and writing data, check the
following:
• Write-protect switch. If you are writing data, make sure that the cartridge
is write enabled. See Set the Write-protect Switches beginning on page 18 for
instructions.
• Cartridge brand. Check the brand of cartridge you are using. Use
EXATAPE 8mm data cartridges only.
• Cartridge type. Use only AME data cartridges. Because of media
management and application software issues, do not use MP data cartridges
in the library.
• Cartridge age. If the cartridge has been in use for a long time or if it has been
used frequently, try using a new cartridge.
• Use Mammoth option. Make sure that the Use Mammoth configuration
option is set to ON, as described on Checking the Tape Drive Model
beginning on page 41. Otherwise, the library will not be able to receive
information from the tape drive.