PowerVault ML6000 Maintenance Guide 215
T018
Status: Implemented in firmware version 580. 
 
T018 - Invalid Drive Sled Connection
Description GUI Description: The library detected that a tape drive is incorrectly 
connected to an FC I/O blade.
Explanation: The library detected that a library control path drive is 
connected to an FC I/O blade. Such configuration is invalid and the tape 
drives need to be disconnected from the FC I/O blade or reconfigured to not 
enable a library control path.
Detection Scenarios • The FC I/O blade reports that an SMC device was detected. 
• The library detected that an FC I/O blade reports connectivity to a tape drive 
that is configured as a control path drive. 
Root Causes • User error when connecting the drive to the SAN.
• User error regarding enabled drive features.
Resolution See: DR013 - Resolve Drive Connection Issue
 on page 373.
Possible CRUs/FRUs None