Scalar i500 User’s Guide 541
20 Cleaning
required
C The tape drive needs cleaning:
1. If the operation has stopped, eject the
tape and clean the drive.
2. If the operation has not stopped, wait
for it to finish and then clean the drive.
Check the tape drive user’s manual for
device-specific cleaning instructions.
The drive thinks it
has a head clog or
needs cleaning.
21 Cleaning
requested
W The tape drive is due for routine
cleaning:
1. Wait for the current operation to
finish.
2. Then use a cleaning cartridge.
Check the tape drive user’s manual for
device-specific cleaning instructions.
The drive is ready for
a periodic cleaning.
22 Expired
cleaning media
C The last cleaning cartridge used in the
tape drive has worn out:
1. Discard the worn-out cleaning
cartridge.
2. Wait for the current operation to
finish.
3. Then use a new cleaning cartridge.
The cleaning tape has
expired.
23 Invalid cleaning
tape
C The last cleaning cartridge used in the
tape drive was an invalid type:
1. Do not use this cleaning cartridge in
this drive.
2. Wait for the current operation to
finish.
3. Then use a valid cleaning cartridge.
Invalid cleaning tape
type used.
No. Flag Severity
Recommended Application Client
Message Probable Cause