Operating instructions

SEPTEMBER 2005 MAGNUM 1X7 LTO AUTOLOADER
8-7
WHAT THE AUTOLOADER RETURNS
Notes:
 Issuing a LOG SENSE command to return the TapeAlert page resets all of the flags
to 0. The flags are also reset whenever the autoloader is reset or when the
condition indicated by the flag is corrected. Undefined flags are always set to 0.
 Although the autoloader only supports the TapeAlert flags listed in Tab le 8 -2 , it
returns all 64 flags defined in the TapeAlert standard. Unused flags are set to 0.
Table 8-2 Parameters returned for the LOG SENSE TapeAlert page
Parameter
Code
Flag Name Type
a
Description and Corrective Action
01h Hardware A C The autoloader mechanism is having difficulty communicating with
the tape drive.
1. Inspect the autoloader to make sure all cable and power
connections are secure and tapes inserted correctly.
2. Turn the autoloader off then on.
3. Restart the operation.
4. If the problem persists, contact Exabyte Technical Support (see
page iii) or your service provider.
02h Hardware B W There is a problem with the autoloader mechanism.
1. Inspect the autoloader to make sure all connections are secure
and tapes inserted correctly.
2. If the problem persists, contact Exabyte Technical Support (see
page iii) or your service provider.
03h Hardware C C The autoloader has a hardware fault:
1. Reset the autoloader. See page 3-2 for instructions.
2. Restart the operation.
3. If the problem persists, contact Exabyte Technical Support (see
page iii) or your service provider.
04h Hardware D C The autoloader has a hardware fault.
1. Inspect the autoloader to make sure all cable and power
connections are secure and tapes inserted correctly.
2. Turn the autoloader off then on.
3. Restart the operation.
4. If the problem persists, contact Exabyte Technical Support (see
page iii) or your service provider.
06h Autoloader
Interface
C The autoloader has a problem with the host interface.
1. Inspect the autoloader to make sure all connections are secure
and tapes inserted correctly.
2. Restart the operation.
3. If the problem persists, contact Exabyte Technical Support (see
page iii) or your service provider.