Action recommended  Additional information 
Check you are using correct media. 
Click here for a DDS media compatibility 
matrix. 
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Check if verify has failed 
Action recommended  Additional information 
Check if verify has failed. 
Check with your ISV vendor for 
more information. 
Check if you have open file module installed 
on your backup software. 
Check with your ISV vendor for 
more information. 
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Check if the scheduled back-up has failed 
Action recommended 
Additional 
information 
If your scheduled backup has failed, check that the files to be 
backed up are actually present on the target directory and 
available to be backed-up. 
 
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Check for media 
Action recommended  Additional information 
Inspect your media and discard if faulty or 
damaged. Check for the following:  
o  Incorrect label placement  
o  Damage  
o  Usage in incorrect 
environment  
o  Snapped/damaged tape  
Click here for information on how 
to detect a damaged DDS 
cartridge and what symptoms 
would be seen. 
Click here for information on 
visually inspecting HP DDS media. 
Click here for information on DDS 
media label placement. 
Click here for information DDS 
media care. 
Click here for information on 
ensuring a long life for the HP DAT 
product.