Action recommended
Additional
information
use Library and Tape Tools to diagnose issues with
this product. This problem only relates to the
Q1546A product, no other DAT 40 variants are
affected.
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Test media using Media Validation Test in Library and Tape Tools
Action recommended
Additional
information
Run the Media Validation Test in HP Library and Tape Tools
(L&TT).
NOTE:
Due to issues in development Library and Tape
Tools cannot be reliably used to diagnose potential
issues with the DAT 40 Hotplug drive (Q1546A
only). This problem is currently being investigated
and will be corrected in the next revision of Library
and Tape tools. This note will be updated once the
problem has been corrected but until then do not
use Library and Tape Tools to diagnose issues with
this product. This problem only relates to the
Q1546A product, no other DAT 40 variants are
affected.
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information on HP
Library and Tape
Tools.
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Check that the drive has been cleaned
Action recommended Additional information
Insert a cleaning cartridge into the drive and
wait for the clean to take place. The tape is
ejected at the end.
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clean light flashing on DAT
Drives.
Repeat the clean five times in total.
Check for expiry of cleaning tape.
Inspect your media and discard if faulty or
damaged. Check for the following:
o Incorrect label placement
o Damage
o Usage in incorrect environment
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how to detect a damaged DDS
cartridge and what symptoms
would be seen.
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