User's Guide

Commands: Log Sense (4Dh) Page 67
No Flag Type Required Host Message Cause
14 Unrecoverable
Snapped Tape
C The operation has failed because the tape in the drive has snapped:
1. Do not attempt to extract the tape cartridge.
2. Call the tape drive supplier helpline.
Tape snapped/cut in the
drive where media cannot
be ejected
16 Forced Eject C The operation has failed because the tape cartridge was manually
ejected while the tape drive was actively writing or reading.
Manual or forced eject
while drive actively writing
or reading
17 Read Only
Format
W 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
19 Nearing Media
Life
I The tape cartridge is nearing the end of its calculated life. It is
recommended that you:
1. Use another tape cartridge for your next backup.
2. Store this tape cartridge in a safe place in case you need to
restore data from it.
Media may have
exceeded its specified
number of passes
20 Clean Now C The tape drive needs cleaning:
1. If the operation has stopped, eject the tape and clean the drive
2. If the operation has not stopped, wait for it to finish and then
clean the drive.
Check the tape drive users manual for device specific cleaning
instructions.
The drive thinks it has a
head clog, or needs
cleaning
21 Clean Periodic W The tape drive is due for routine cleaning:
1. Wait for the current operation to finish.
2. Then use a cleaning cartridge.
Check the tape drive users manual for device specific cleaning
instructions.
The drive is ready for a
periodic clean
22 Expired
Cleaning Media
C The last cleaning cartridge used in the tape drive has worn out:
1. Discard the worn out cleaning cartridge.
2. Wait for the current operation to finish.
3. Then use a new cleaning cartridge.
The cleaning tape has
expired
30 Hardware A C The tape drive has a hardware fault:
1. Eject the tape or magazine.
2. Reset the drive.
3. Restart the operation.
The drive has a hardware
fault that requires reset to
recover.
31 Hardware B C The tape drive has a hardware fault:
1. Turn the tape drive off and then on again.
2. Restart the operation.
3. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
Check the tape drive users manual for device specific instructions
on turning the device power on and off.
The drive has a hardware
fault that is not read/write
related or requires a
power cycle to recover.
32 Interface W The tape drive has a problem with the host interface:
1. Check the cables and cable connections.
2. Restart the operation.
The drive has identified
an interfacing fault
33 Eject Media C The operation has failed:
1. Eject the tape or magazine.
2. Insert the tape or magazine again.
3. Restart the operation.
Error recovery action
34 Download Fail W The firmware download has failed because you have tried to use the
incorrect firmware for this tape drive.
Obtain the correct firmware and try again.
Firmware download failed