Technical data

2.2 RF-Series Integrated Storage Element (ISE)
Problems
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
Write error message dis-
plays; Write-Protect but-
ton glows orange.
ISE write-protected. Press and release Write-Protect button
(not lit).
Fault indicator lit or
blinking.
Bus node ID plug not
installed.
Install that plug.
Two or more devices
have same node ID on
same bus.
Make sure all devices and controllers
/adapters on same bus have unique
IDs.
Problem with adapter
module or ISE controller.
If indicator continues blinking, run
MDM as described in Chapter 3 or call
your Digital service representative.
Read error message dis-
plays; Run/Ready button
out (BA215: in).
ISE not spun-up. Press Run/Ready button (BA215: Ready
button) to in position (BA215: out posi-
tion). After green light comes on, ISE
is available.
2.3 TF85 Tape Drive Problems
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
Tape not software
write-enabled.
Drive not loaded, or
unloaded by software.
Load drive. Ensure that yellow
indicator is lit.
Cartridge has TK50 or
TK70 format (drive can-
not write to those devices).
Use cartridge with correct format.
Bad cartridge or improp-
erly written calibration
tracks.
Try another cartridge.
Operating system error. Reboot operating system.
Problem in drive. Call your Digital service representa-
tive.
Does not mount or read
/write.
Problem in cartridge. Try another cartridge.
Dirty read/write heads. Use yellow head-cleaning cartridge.
Orange Use Cleaning
Tape light lit.
Dirty read/write heads. Use yellow head-cleaning cartridge.
Troubleshooting During Normal Operation 2–3