Error Code Cause and Action
A
Degraded operation. The tape drive determined that a problem occurred which degraded the operation of
the tape drive, but it did not restrict continued use. If the problem persists, determine whether the
problem is with the drive or the media.
Note: The drive is usable, though the Single-character Display continues to indicate an error and the Status
LED flashes amber. The error code may clear when you cycle power to the tape drive or place it in
maintenance mode.
To determine if the problem is with the drive hardware, or the tape media, perform the following
procedures:
1. If possible, run the tape cartridge in a different drive. If the operation in the other drive fails and 6 or
7 displays, replace the media. If the operation succeeds, run the Test Cartridge & Media diagnostics
(see Function Code E: Test Cartridge & Media).
2. If the Test Cartridge & Media diagnostics fail, replace the media. If it runs successfully, clean the
failing drive and run the drive diagnostics (see Cleaning the Tape Drive and Function Code 1: Run
Drive Diagnostics). Once you begin this test, the diagnostics begin the loop sequence. Time the first
loop by pressing the Unload Button once to stop the diagnostics after the completion of the first
loop, then record the time it takes for the test to complete. Compare the recorded time with the
Approximate Run Time. If the test runs successfully but the execution time is significantly longer
than the Approximate Run Time, run Function Code F: Write Performance Test. If the Write
Performance Test fails, replace the media and exit maintenance mode. If the drive diagnostics run
successfully, perform the operation that produced the initial drive error.
3. If the problem persists replace the drive.
If it is not possible to run the tape cartridge in a different drive, perform the following procedures:
1. Clean the failing drive and run the drive diagnostics (see Cleaning the Tape Drive ). Once you begin
this test, the diagnostics begin the loop sequence. Time the first loop by pressing the Unload Button
once to stop the diagnostics after the completion of the first loop, then record the time it takes for
the test to complete. Compare the recorded time with the Approximate Run Time. If the test runs
successfully but the execution time is significantly longer than the Approximate Run Time, run
Function Code F: Write Performance Test. If the Write Performance Test fails, replace the media and
exit maintenance mode. If the drive diagnostics run successfully, run the Test Cartridge & media
diagnostics (see Function Code E: Test Cartridge & Media).
2. If the Test Cartridge & Media diagnostics fail, replace the media. If it runs successfully, perform the
operation that produced the initial drive error.
3. If the problem persists replace the drive.
C
The tape drive needs to be cleaned. Clean the tape drive.
The error code clears when you clean the tape drive or place it in maintenance mode.
d
Fiber AL_PA conflict. NOT SUPPORTED ON THIS DRIVE.
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