Quantum Superloader 3 - Cause; Suggested Actions; A503: SDLT Drive-Servo Error; Figure 117 Drive Servo Error Block Descriptor

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
A503: SDLT Drive-Servo Error
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Cause 5 This error could be due to an internal communication error.
Suggested
Actions 5
Following is a list of suggested actions:
• Power cycle the unit.
• If the problem repeats, perform an SuperLoader Random Access test.
• If problem repeats, replace the DCA.
A503: SDLT Drive-Servo Error 5
The Drive Servo Error occurs when the SDLT tape drive experiences
Servo errors. There errors will result in Tape Drive Read/Write Errors.
Figure 117 Drive
Servo Error Block
Descriptor
Parity Error 0x20
Framing Error 0x40
Long Word Byte 03 Byte 02 Byte 01 Byte 00
1
Log Type
2
3
Drive Error Code Drive Status (MSW)
4
Drive Status (LSW)
5
Track Number
Description Value