ETERNUS LT40 S2 tape library Periphery
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4.2.7.1 Removing stuck tapes from slots
i Detach the tape library while BS2000 is operating (/DETACH-DEVICE) before you
start your manual work on the tape library.
1. Unlock the magazines and remove them from the tape library
Ê via OCP, see section “Removing and replacing a magazine using the OCP” on
page 45.
Ê via RMU, see section “Removing and replacing a magazine using the RMU” on
page 46.
"!" in OCP inventory display See “Media” on page 55.
There is an error code on
the LCD screen
Contact Customer Support
(see section “Tape library error codes” on page 60).
Bad performance
– Try a new cartridge. A marginal cartridge can cause performance
problems due to bad spots on the tape requiring retries.
– Backing up data that compresses poorly or is already compressed
will lower performance.
– Check the size of the files. Small file size can impact performance.
– Clean the tape drive.
Media attention LED issues
Contamination by loose
debris.
Avoid contamination of the library. Cartridges should be stored verti-
cally in their plastic cases. Cleaning the tape drive when requested by
the library.
Non-acclimated media A cartridge should be acclimated for at least 24 hours before being
used, particularly if it has been stored at a substantially different
temperature or level of humidity than the tape library.
Cartridge is incompatible Make sure you are using recommended data and cleaning cartridges,
see page 48.
Expired cleaning cartridge A recommended cleaning cartridge is good for libraries: 50 cleans
Defective / contaminated
media
If the Media Attention LED is cleared and - although the drive has been
cleaned - immediately re-displays each time a particular cartridge is
reloaded that cartridge should be suspected as being defective.
– Export the cartridge and load a known good cartridge. In some
cases, a cartridge can be worn out or be defective.
– Any cartridge that is suspected of being defective or contaminated
should NOT be reused in any drive.
Problem Solution
Table 7: Troubleshooting ETERNUS LT40 S2 (part 2 of 2)
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