Datasheet

APRIL 2007 STORAGELOADER 2U LTO
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TAPE ALERT FLAGS
REQUIREMENTS
The WORM feature requires the following:
 LTO-3 generation of tape drive—the WORM feature is not available on
earlier generations of LTO tape drives (LTO-2 or LTO-1)
 WORM-capable drive firmware release 54xx or higher
 Special WORM tape cartridges
You can use LTOTool to determine the firmware level currently in your tape
drive(s). Refer to the readme file provided with the program for installation
instructions. Refer to the program’s online help for instructions on
determining the tape drive(s) firmware level.
If your tape drive has an earlier version of firmware, you can download the
updated firmware by visiting the download page on the Tandberg Data
Corporation web site at www.tandbergdata.com.
Note: Refer to “FTP—Library Firmware Upgrade and Diagnostics” on page 188
for instructions on upgrading tape drive firmware.
TAPEALERT FLAGS
Ta b l e C - 2 shows the new TapeAlert flags associated with the WORM cartridge.
Table C-2 TapeAlert flags associated with the WORM media
Parameter Code Description
Set Clear Type
In Hex In Decimal
3Bh 59 (WORM Medium – Integrity Check Failed) Set when
the tape drive determines that the data on tape is
suspect from a WORM point of view.
LCritical
3Ch 60 (WORM Medium – Overwrite Attempted) Set when
the tape drive rejects a Write operation because the
rules for allowing WORM writes have not been met.
ECritical