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When Post Error Reporting is enabled, deferred-check conditions are reported to the host and temporary errors are reported in the sense data. Function code is
displayed in Maintenance mode when the drive has Post Error Reporting enabled.
This selection is normally used as a request from support personnel.
1. Place the drive in Maintenance mode. For instructions, see Entering Maintenance mode.
2. Press Unload once per second until either or displays in the SCD. or displays in the SCD to indicate the current setting for Post Error Reporting. If you
cycle past the desired code, press Unload once per second until the code reappears.
3. Exit Maintenance mode if you do not want to change the current setting for Post Error Reporting. For instructions, see Exiting Maintenance mode.
4. To disable Post Error Reporting, press and hold Unload for 3 seconds while displays in the SCD. The SCD changes to after you release Unload.
5. Press Unload once per second to select another Maintenance mode function. To exit Maintenance mode, refer to Exiting Maintenance mode.
Function code U: Post Error Reporting disabled
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When Post Error Reporting is disabled, deferred-check conditions are not reported to the host and temporary errors are not reported in the sense data. This setting is
normal (default) for the drive. When Post Error Reporting is disabled, Function code is displayed in Maintenance mode. The drive defaults to Post Error Reporting
disabled after a reboot or power off/on cycle.
1. Place the drive in Maintenance mode. For instructions, see Entering Maintenance mode.
2. Press Unload once per second until either or displays in the SCD. or displays in the SCD to indicate the current setting for Post Error Reporting. If you
cycle past the wanted code, press Unload once per second until the code reappears.
3. Exit Maintenance mode if you do not want to change the current setting for Post Error Reporting. For instructions, see Exiting Maintenance mode.
4. To disable Post Error Reporting, press and hold Unload for 3 seconds while displays in the SCD. The SCD changes to after you release Unload.
5. Press Unload once per second to select another Maintenance mode function. To exit Maintenance mode, refer to Exiting Maintenance mode.
Troubleshooting
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Use the information in this section to troubleshoot any issues with your library setup and configuration.
How the drive reports problems
Running drive tests
Drive tests helps in determining any problems with the drive.
Downloading drive log
Troubleshooting guide
Pre-call checklist
If you have questions or problems, go through this checklist before IBM technical support is contacted.
Contacting IBM technical support
Follow the procedures to contact IBM technical support.
Diagnostic information
How the drive reports problems
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Drive errors can be found using one or more of the following ways:
Front panel SCD indicator
Error code log
Host messages may include sense data (link) from the drive. Utilize this information along with the SCSI Reference (link) to determine the error.
Drive log (can be downloaded using ITDT-GE)
Running drive tests
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Drive tests helps in determining any problems with the drive.
A drive can be tested using one or more of the following methods:
Maintenance Functions
Run Drive Diagnostics: Runs tests to determine whether the drive can properly load and unload cartridges, and read and write data.
Write Performance Test: Completes tests to ensure that the drive can read from and write to tape.
Fast Read/Write Test: Completes tests to ensure that the drive can read from and write to tape.
ITDT
Health Test: Check whether the tape device is defective and output a pass/fail result.
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