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Not Ready, Cleaning Cartridge Installed
The library is performing an Auto Clean function on the data transfer element
(tape drive) requested.
Note – While the cleaning cartridge remains in the drive, the library processes host
commands normally. If a host requests a data mount to the drive being cleaned,
then the library rejects the command and sends the Not Ready sense key (02), with
ASC 30 and ASCQ 03 (Cleaning Cartridge Installed).
The host receives the data mount error for the duration of the cleaning time.
Cleaning times vary, depending on the type of drive, the cleaning cartridge, robotic
times, and potential retry operations. The time required to clean a 9840 is about 30
seconds. The time required to clean a DLT drive varies with the number of times
the cleaning tape is used. The tape is good for 20 uses. Each time you use it takes
longer than the last time because the operation goes farther on the tape cartridge.
The longest cycle, cleaning cycle (20), takes approximately 5 minutes and 15
seconds.
Hardware Error Sense Key
The library generates a Hardware Error sense key if a hardware or firmware error
is detected during command execution. The following pages describe the
conditions that generate hardware errors.
TABLE 6-87 Hardware Error Sense Keys
Hardware Error, General
The library generates a general hardware error when it detects an internal
electronics error during a command. This includes the electronics, vision system,
and robotics of the library.
Hardware Error, Tape Drive
The library generates a tape-drive error when an operation to the drive fails. The
problem could be the tape drive or the interface between the library and tape drive.
Hardware Error, CAP
The library generates a hardware error when the CAP fails.
Description Sense Key ASC ASCQ
Hardware Error, General 4h 40h 01h
Hardware Error, Tape Drive 4h 40h 02h
Hardware Error, Cartridge Access Port 4h 40h 03h
Hardware Error, Imbedded Software 4h 44h 00h
Hardware Error/Media Load/Eject Failed 4h 53h 00h
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