SCSI Tape Devices Monitor (Events)

Event 1

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Read Warning
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: The drive is having severe trouble reading.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive is having problems reading data. No data has been lost, but there has been a reduction in the performance of the tape.
  1. Insert a cleaning tape into the drive and clean the head.
  2. Use a good tape to test the drive.
  3. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 2

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Write Warning
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: The drive is having severe trouble writing.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive is having problems writing data. No data has been lost, but there has been a reduction in the capacity of the tape.
  1. Insert a cleaning tape into the drive and clean the head.
  2. Use a good tape to test the drive.
  3. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 3

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Hard Error
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: The drive had a hard read or write error.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The operation has stopped because an error has occurred while reading or writing data which the device cannot correct.
  1. Insert a cleaning tape into the drive and clean the head.
  2. Use a good tape to test the drive.
  3. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 4

• Severity: Serious
• Event Summary: Media
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Media cannot be written/read, or media performance is severely degraded.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  Your data is at risk:
  1. Copy any data you require from this tape.
  2. Do not use this tape again.
  3. Restart the operation with a different tape.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 5

• Severity: Serious
• Event Summary: Read Failure
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: The drive can no longer read data from the tape.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape is damaged or the drive is faulty. Call the tape drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 6

• Severity: Serious
• Event Summary: Write Failure
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: The drive can no longer write data to the tape.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape is from a faulty batch or the tape drive is faulty:
  1. Use a good tape to test the drive.
  2. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 7

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Media Life
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: The media has exceeded its specified life.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape cartridge has reached the end of its calculated useful life:
  1. Copy any data you need to another tape.
  2. Discard the old tape.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 8

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Not Data Grade
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: The drive has not been able to read the MRS stripes.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape cartridge is not data-grade. Any data you back up to the tape is at risk. Replace the cartridge with a data-grade tape.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 9

• Severity: Serious
• Event Summary: Write Protect
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Write command is attempted to a write protected tape.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  You are trying to write to a write-protected cartridge. Remove the write-protection or use another tape.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 10

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: No Removal
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Manual or s/w unload attempted when prevent media removal on.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  You cannot eject the cartridge because the tape drive is in use.
  Wait until the operation is complete before ejecting the cartridge.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 11

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Cleaning Media
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Cleaning tape loaded in drive.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape in the drive is a cleaning cartridge. If you want to back up or restore, insert a data-grade tape.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 12

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Unsupported Format
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Attempted loaded of unsupported tape format, e.g. DDS-2 in DDS-1 drive.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  You have tried to load a cartridge of a type which is not supported by this drive.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 13

• Severity: Critical
• Event Summary: Recoverable Snapped Tape
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Tape snapped/cut in the drive where media can be ejected.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The operation has failed because the tape in the drive has snapped:
  1. Discard the old tape.
  2. Restart the operation with a different tape.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 14

• Severity: Critical
• Event Summary: Unrecoverable Snapped Tape
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Tape snapped/cut in the drive where media cannot be ejected.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The operation has failed because the tape in the drive has snapped:
  1. Do not attempt to extract the tape cartridge.
  2. Call the tape drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 15

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Memory Chip in Cartridge Failure
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Memory chip failed in cartridge.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The memory in the tape cartridge has failed, which reduces performance. Do not use the cartridge for further backup operations.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 16

• Severity: Serious
• Event Summary: Forced Eject
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Manual or forced eject while the drive actively writing or reading.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The operation has failed because the tape cartridge was manually ejected while the tape drive was actively writing or reading.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 17

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Read Only Format
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Media loaded that is read-only format.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  You have loaded a cartridge of a type that is read-only in this drive. The cartridge will appear as write-protected.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 18

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Tape Directory Corrupted on load
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Tape drive powered down with tape loaded, or permanent error prevented the tape directory being updated.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The directory on the tape cartridge has been corrupted.
  File search performance will be degraded. The tape directory can be rebuilt by reading all the data on the cartridge.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 19

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Nearing Media Life
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Media may have exceeded its specified number of passes.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape cartridge is nearing the end of its calculated life. It is recommended that you:
  1. Use another tape cartridge for your next backup.
  2. Store this tape cartridge in a safe place in case you need to restore data from it.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 20

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Clean Now
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: The drive thinks it has a head clog or needs cleaning.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  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 users manual for device specific cleaning instructions.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 21

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Clean Periodic
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: The drive is ready for a periodic clean.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  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 users manual for device specific cleaning instructions.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 22

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Expired Cleaning Media
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: The cleaning tape has expired.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  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.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 23

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Invalid Cleaning Media
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Invalid cleaning tape type used.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  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.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 24

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Retention Requested
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: The drive is having severe trouble reading or writing, which will be resolved by a retention cycle.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive has requested a retention operation.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 25

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Dual-Port Interface Error
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Failure of one interface port in a dual-port configuration, e.g. Fibrechannel.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  A redundant interface port on the tape drive has failed.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 26

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Cooling Fan Failure
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Fan failure inside tape drive mechanism or tape drive enclosure.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  A tape drive cooling fan has failed.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 27

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Power Supply
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Redundant PSU (Power Supply Unit) failure inside the tape drive enclosure or rack subsystem.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  A redundant power supply has failed inside the tape drive enclosure. Check the enclosure users manual for instructions on replacing the failed power supply.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 28

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Power Consumption
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Power consumption of the tape drive is outside specified range.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive power consumption is outside the specified range.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 29

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Drive Maintenance
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: The drive requires preventative maintenance (not cleaning).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  Preventive maintenance of the tape drive is required. Check the tape drive users manual for device specific preventive maintenance tasks or call the tape drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 30

• Severity: Serious
• Event Summary: Hardware A
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: The tape drive has a hardware fault that requires reset to recover.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive has a hardware fault:
  1. Eject the tape or magazine.
  2. Reset the drive.
  3. Restart the operation.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 31

• Severity: Serious
• Event Summary: Hardware B
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: The tape drive has a hardware fault which is not read/write related or requires a power cycle to recover.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive has a hardware fault:
  1. Turn the tape drive off and then on again.
  2. Restart the operation.
  3. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
  Check the tape drive users manual for device specific instructions on turning the device power on and off.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 32

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Interface
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: The drive has identified an interfacing fault.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive has a problem with the host interface:
  1. Check the cables and cable connections.
  2. Restart the operation.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 33

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Eject Media
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Error recovery action.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The operation has failed:
  1. Eject the tape or magazine.
  2. Insert the tape or magazine again.
  3. Restart the operation.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 34

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Download Fail
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Firmware download failed.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The firmware download has failed because you have tried to use the incorrect firmware for this tape drive. Obtain the correct firmware and try again.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 35

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Drive Humidity
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Drive humidity limits exceeded.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  Environmental conditions inside the tape drive are outside the specified humidity range.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 36

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Drive Temperature
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Drive temperature limits exceeded.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  Environmental conditions inside the tape drive are outside the specified temperature range.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 37

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Drive Voltage
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Drive voltage limits exceeded.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The voltage supply to the tape drive is outside the specified range.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 38

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Predictive Failure
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Predictive failure of drive hardware.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  A hardware failure of the tape drive is predicted. Call the tape drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 39

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Diagnostics Required
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: The drive may have had a failure which may be identified by stored diagnostic information or by running extended diagnostics (e.g., Send Diagnostic).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive may have a fault. Check for availability of diagnostic information and run extended diagnostics if applicable.
  Check the tape drive users manual for instructions on running extended diagnostic tests and retrieving diagnostic data.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 40

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Loader Hardware A
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Loader mechanism is having trouble communicating with the tape drive.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The changer mechanism is having difficulty communicating with the tape drive:
  1. Turn the autoloader off then on.
  2. Restart the operation.
  3. If problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 41

• Severity: Critical
• Event Summary: Loader Stray Tape
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Stray tape left in loader after previous error recovery.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  A tape has been left in the autoloader by a previous hardware fault:
  1. Insert an empty magazine to clear the fault.
  2. If the fault does not clear, turn the autoloader off and then on again.
  3. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 42

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Loader Hardware B
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Loader mechanism has a hardware fault.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  There is a problem with the autoloader mechanism.
  1. Wait for operation to finish; turn the autoloader off and on again.
  2. Restart the operation.
  3. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 43

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Loader Door
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Tape changer door open.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The operation has failed because the autoloader door is open:
  1. Clear any obstructions from the autoloader door.
  2. Eject the magazine and then insert it again.
  3. If the fault does not clear, turn the autoloader off and then on again.
  4. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 44

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Loader Hardware C
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: The loader mechanism has a hardware fault that is not mechanically related.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The autoloader has a hardware fault:
  1. Turn the autoloader off and then on again.
  2. Restart the operation.
  3. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
  Check the autoloader users manual for device specific instructions on turning the device power on and off.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 45

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Loader Magazine
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Loader magazine not present.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The autoloader cannot operate without the magazine.
  1. Insert the magazine into the autoloader.
  2. Restart the operation.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 46

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Loader Predictive Failure
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Predictive failure of loader mechanism hardware.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  A hardware failure of the changer mechanism is predicted. Call the tape drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 47

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #47 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #47 is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive set TapeAlert flag #47 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 48

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #48 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #48 is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive set TapeAlert flag #48 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 49

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #49 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #49 is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive set TapeAlert flag #49 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 50

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Lost Statistics
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Drive or library powered down with tape loaded.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  Media statistics have been lost at some time in the past.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 51

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Tape Directory invalid at unload
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Error prevented the tape directory being updated on unload.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape directory on the tape cartridge just unloaded has been corrupted. File search performance will be degraded. The tape directory can be rebuilt by reading all the data.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 52

• Severity: Serious
• Event Summary: Tape system area write failure
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Write errors while writing the system log on unload.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape just unloaded could not write its system area successfully:
  1. Copy data to another tape cartridge.
  2. Discard the old cartridge.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 53

• Severity: Serious
• Event Summary: Tape system area read failure
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Read errors while reading the system area on load.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape system area could not be read successfully at load time:
  1. Copy data to another tape cartridge.
  2. Discard the old cartridge.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 54

• Severity: Serious
• Event Summary: No start of data
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Tape damaged, bulk erased, or incorrect format.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The start of data could not be found on the tape:
  1. Check you are using the correct format tape.
  2. Discard the tape or return the tape to your supplier.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 55

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #55 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #55 is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive set TapeAlert flag #55 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 56

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #56 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #56 is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive set TapeAlert flag #56 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 57

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #57 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #57 is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive set TapeAlert flag #57 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 58

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #58 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #58 is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive set TapeAlert flag #58 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 59

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #59 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #59 is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive set TapeAlert flag #59 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 60

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #60 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #60 is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive set TapeAlert flag #60 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 61

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #61 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #61 is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive set TapeAlert flag #61 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 62

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #62 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #62 is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive set TapeAlert flag #62 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 63

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #63 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #63 is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive set TapeAlert flag #63 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 64

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #64 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #64 is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive set TapeAlert flag #64 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the drive supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 100

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Tape device is added.
• Event Class: I/O
• Problem Description: The device has been added to the set of devices being monitored by this monitor.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  None.
• Automated Recovery: None.
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threhold: 1 occurrence

Event 101

• Severity: Critical
• Event Summary: Tape device is removed.
• Event Class: I/O
• Problem Description: The device has been removed from the list of devices being monitored by this monitor.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  None.
• Automated Recovery: None.
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threhold: 1 occurrence

Event 103

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Send test event to EMS.
• Event Class: I/O
• Problem Description: This is a test message from the monitor to test the communication path from the monitor to the notification mechanism.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  None.
• Automated Recovery: None.
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threhold: 1 occurrence

Event 201

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Library Hardware A
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Changer mechanism is having trouble communicating with the internal drive.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library mechanism is having difficulty communicating with the drive:
  1. Turn the library off then on.
  2. Restart the operation.
  3. If the problem persists, call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 202

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Library Hardware B
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Changer mechansim has a hardware fault.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  There is a problem with the library mechanism. If problem presists, call the library supplier helpline.
  To temporarily recover from the fault:
  1. Turn the library off then on.
  2. Restart the operation.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 203

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Library Hardware C
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Changer mechanism has a hardware fault that requires a reset to recover.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library has a hardware fault:
  1. Reset the library.
  2. Restart the operation.
  Check the library users manual for device specific instructions on resetting the device.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 204

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Library Hardware D
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Changer mechanism has a hardware fault that is not mechanically related, or requires power cycle to recover.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library has a hardware fault:
  1. Turn the library off and then on again.
  2. Restart the operation.
  3. If the problem persists, call the library supplier helpline.
  Check the library users manual for the device specific instructions on turning the device power on and off.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 205

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Library Diagnostics Required
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: The changer mechanism has a hardware fault which would be identified by extended diagnostics (e.g., SCSI Send Diagnostic).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library mechanism may have a hardware fault. Run extended diagnostics to verify and diagnose the problem. Check the library users manual for device specific instructions on running extended diagnostics tests.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 206

• Severity: Critical
• Event Summary: Library Interface
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: The library has identified an interfacing fault.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library has a problem with the host interface:
  1. Check the cables and cable connections.
  2. Restart the operation.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 207

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Library Predictive Failure
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Predictive failure of library hardware.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  A hardware failure of the library is predicted. Call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 208

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Library Maintenance
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Library preventative maintenance required.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  Preventative maintenance of the library is required. Check the library users manual for device specific preventative maintenance tasks, or call your library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 209

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Library Humidity Limits
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Library humidity limits exceeded.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  General environmental conditions inside the library are outside the specified humidity range.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 210

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Library Temperature Limits
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Library temperature limits exceeded.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  General environmental conditions inside the library are outside the specified temperature range.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 211

• Severity: Serious
• Event Summary: Library Voltage Limits
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Library voltage limits exceeded.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The voltage supply to the library is outside the specified range. There is a potential problem with the power supply or failure of a redundant power supply.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 212

• Severity: Critical
• Event Summary: Library Stray Tape
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Stray cartridge left in library after previous error recovery.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  A cartridge has been left in a drive inside the library by a previous hardware fault:
  1. Insert an empty magazine to clear the fault.
  2. If the fault does not clear, turn the library off and then on again.
  3. If the problem persists, call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 213

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Library Pick Retry
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Operation to pick a cartridge from a slot had to perform an excessive number of retries before succeeding.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  There is a potential problem with a drive ejecting cartridges short or with the library mechanism picking a cartridge from a slot.
  1. No action needs to be taken at this time.
  2. If the problem persists, call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 214

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Library Place Retry
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Operation to place a cartridge into a slot had to perform an excessive number of retries before succeeding.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  There is a potential problem with the library mechanism placing a cartridge into a slot.
  1. No action needs to be taken at this time.
  2. If the problem persists, call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 215

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Library Load Retry
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Operation to load a cartridge into a drive had to peroform an excessive number of retries before succeeding.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  There is a potential problem with a drive or the library mechanism loading cartridges, or an incompatible cartridge.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 216

• Severity: Serious
• Event Summary: Library Door
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Changer door open prevents library functioning.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The operation has failed because the library door is open:
  1. Clear any obstructions from the library door.
  2. Close the library door.
  3. If the problem persists, call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 217

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Library Mailslot
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Mechanical problem with import/export mailslot.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  There is a mechanical problem with the library media import/export mailslot.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 218

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Library Magazine
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Library magazine not present.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library cannot operate without the magazine.
  1. Insert the magazine into the library.
  2. Restart the operation.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 219

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Library Security
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Library door opened then closed during operation.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  Library security has been compromised.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 220

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Library Security Mode
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Library security mode changed.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The security mode of the library has been changed. The library has either been put into secure mode, or the library has exited the secure mode. This if for information purposes only. No action is required.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 221

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Library Offline
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Library manually turned offline.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library has been manually turned offline and is unavailable for use.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 222

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Library Drive Offline
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Library turned internal drive offline.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  A drive inside the library has been taken offline. This is for information purposes only. No action is required.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 223

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Library Scan Retry
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Operation to scan the barcode on a cartridge had to perform an excessive number of retries before succeeding.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  There is a potential problem with the barcode label or the scanner hardware in the library mechanism:
  1. No action needs to be taken at this time.
  2. If the problem persists, call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 224

• Severity: Serious
• Event Summary: Library Inventory
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Inconsistent media inventory.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library has detected an inconsistency in its inventory.
  1. Redo the library inventory to correct inconsistency.
  2. Restart the operation.
  Check the applications users manual or the hardware users manual for specific instructions on redoing the library inventory.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 225

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Library Illegal Operation
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Illegal operation detected.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  A library operation has been attempted that is invalid at this time.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 226

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Dual-Port Interface Error
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Failure of one interface port in a dual-port configuration, e.g., Fibrechannel.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  A redundant interface port on the library has failed.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 227

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Cooling Fan Failure
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: One or more fans inside the library have failed. Internal flag state only cleared when all fans are working again.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  A library cooling fan has failed.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 228

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Power Supply
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Redundant PSU (Power Supply Unit) failure inside the library subsystem.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  A redundant power supply has failed inside the library. Check the library users manual for instructions on replacing the failed power supply.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 229

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Power Consumption
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Power consumption of one or more devices inside the library is outside specified range.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library power consumption is outside the specified range.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 230

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Pass-through mechanism failure
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Error occurred in pass-through mechanism during self-test or while attempting to transfer a cartridge between library modules.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  A failure has occurred in the cartridge pass-through mechanism between two library modules.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 231

• Severity: Serious
• Event Summary: Cartridge in pass-through mechanism
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Cartridge left in the pass-through mechanism between two library modules.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  A cartridge has been left in the library pass-through mechanism from a previous hardware fault. Check the library users guide for instructions on clearing this fault.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 232

• Severity: Serious
• Event Summary: Unreadable bar code labels
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Unable to read a bar-code label on a cartridge during library inventory/scan.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library was unable to read the bar code on a cartridge.
  1. Check the bar code labels on the cartridges.
  2. If the problem persists, call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 233

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #233 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #33 (EMS Event #233) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #33 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 234

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #234 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #34 (EMS Event #234) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #34 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 235

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #235 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #35 (EMS Event #235) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #35 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 236

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #236 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #36 (EMS Event #236) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #36 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 237

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #237 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #37 (EMS Event #237) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #37 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 238

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #238 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #38 (EMS Event #238) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #38 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 239

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #239 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #39 (EMS Event #239) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #39 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 240

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #240 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #40 (EMS Event #240) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #40 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 241

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #241 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #41 (EMS Event #241) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #41 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 242

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #242 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #42 (EMS Event #242) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #42 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 243

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #243 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #43 (EMS Event #243) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #43 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 244

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #244 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #44 (EMS Event #244) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #44 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 245

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #245 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #45 (EMS Event #245) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #45 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 246

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #246 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #46 (EMS Event #246) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #46 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 247

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #247 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #47 (EMS Event #247) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #47 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 248

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #248 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #48 (EMS Event #248) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #48 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 249

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #249 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #49 (EMS Event #249) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #49 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 250

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #250 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #50 (EMS Event #250) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #50 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 251

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #251 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #51 (EMS Event #251) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #51 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 252

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #252 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #52 (EMS Event #252) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #52 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 253

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #253 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #53 (EMS Event #253) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #53 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 254

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #254 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #54 (EMS Event #254) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #54 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 255

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #255 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #55 (EMS Event #255) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #55 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 256

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #256 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #56 (EMS Event #256) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #56 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 257

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #257 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #57 (EMS Event #257) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #57 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 258

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #258 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #58 (EMS Event #258) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #58 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 259

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #259 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #59 (EMS Event #259) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #59 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 260

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #260 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #60 (EMS Event #260) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #60 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 261

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #261 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #61 (EMS Event #261) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #61 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 262

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #262 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #62 (EMS Event #262) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #62 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 263

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #263 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #63 (EMS Event #263) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #63 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 264

• Severity: Information
• Event Summary: Event #264 Undefined/reserved
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: TapeAlert flag #64 (EMS Event #264) is Undefined/reserved.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The library set TapeAlert flag #64 which is Undefined/reserved. If the problem persists, record the event number reported and call the library supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 599

• Severity: Serious
• Event Summary: Unrecognized Event
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: The monitor has received an error which cannot be decoded.
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The monitor has received an error for the device which cannot be decoded. This is most likely due to an internal application error rather than a problem with the device hardware. If the problem persists, call the device supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 701

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Not allowed if not at Beginning-of-Tape.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Illegal Request; Not allowed if not at Beginning-of-Tape (ASC/Q = 0x8200).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  Certain operations require that the media be at Beginning-Of-Tape (BOT). If desirable, rewind the tape to BOT and retry the operation.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 702

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Both EEPROM copies bad.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Recovered Error; Both EEPROM copies bad (ASC/Q = 0x44C3).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  Both EEROM copy areas may have been corrupted. The error is recoverable. No action necessary.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 703

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: EEPROM copy 2 area bad.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Recovered Error; EEPROM copy 2 area bad (ASC/Q = 0x44C2).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The EEROM copy 2 area may have been corrupted. The error is recoverable. No action necessary.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 704

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: EEPROM copy 1 area bad.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Recovered Error; EEPROM copy 1 area bad (ASC/Q = 0x44C1).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The EEROM copy 1 area may have been corrupted. The error is recoverable. No action necessary.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 705

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: VU cartridge missing.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Not Ready; VU cartridge missing (ASC/Q = 0x3A80).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  No cartridge present in the drive. Insert the desired cartridge, wait for the tape to complete loading, then retry the operation.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 706

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Bad controller image EDC.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Illegal Request; Bad controller image EDC (ASC/Q = 0x248F).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The controller image may be corrupt. Ensure that the controller image is valid and uncorrupted.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 707

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Invalid parsonality for CUP.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Illegal Request; Invalid parsonality for CUP (ASC/Q = 0x248E).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The image data personality is incompatible with the device. Ensure that the image data personality matches the device.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 708

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Bad drive/servo image EDC.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Illegal Request; Bad drive/servo image EDC (ASC/Q = 0x248D).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The drive/servo image may be corrupted. Ensure that you have a valid uncorrupted copy of the drive/servo image.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 709

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Not immediate command.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Illegal Request; Not immediate command (ASC/Q = 0x248C).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The requested Write Buffer command cannot be executed in immediate mode. Enable non-immediate mode and resend the command.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 710

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Image/personality is bad.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Illegal Request; Image/personality is bad (ASC/Q = 0x248B).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The image may be corrupted or an invalid personality is being used. Ensure that you have a valid uncorrupted copy of the image data.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 711

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Image data over limit.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Illegal Request; Image data over limit (ASC/Q = 0x2489).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The image data for the download exceeds the maximum limit. Check the device users manual for the supported image data maximum limit.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 712

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Invalid size.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Illegal Request; Invalid size (ASC/Q = 0x2487).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The code download request contains an invalid image segment size. Check the device users manual for the supported image segment size.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 713

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Invalid offset.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Illegal Request; Invalid offset (ASC/Q = 0x2486).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The code download request contains an invalid offset. Certain devices do not support downloading of overlapping or nonconsecutive image segments. Check the device SCSI Interface manual for restrictions on image data offsets.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 714

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Insufficient resources.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Illegal Request; Insufficient resources (ASC/Q = 0x2484).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The device resources may be used for other active operations. Ensure the device is idle and restart the operation.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 715

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Media in drive.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Illegal Request; Media in drive (ASC/Q = 0x2482).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  Media is present in the drive when it should not be. The code download operation requires that no media be present in the drive. Eject and remove the media from the drive. Restart the operation.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 716

• Severity: Minor Warning
• Event Summary: Invalid mode on write buffer.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Illegal Request; Invalid mode on write buffer (ASC/Q = 0x2481).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  This is a programmatic error in the SCSI Command Data Block for the SCSI Write Buffer Command. Check the device SCSI Interface manual for the list of supported Write Buffer Command modes.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 801

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Directory read error.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Medium Error; Directory read error (ASC/Q = 0x8100).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The directory data on the tape cartridge has been corrupted. File search performance will be degraded. Do not use this tape for further backup operations.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 802

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Cleaning requested.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Recovered Error; Cleaning requested (ASC/Q = 0x8002).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive is due for routine cleaning. Wait for any active operations to finish then clean the drive. Check the device users manual for device specific cleaning instructions.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 803

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Calibration error.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Medium Error; Calibration error (ASC/Q = 0x8000).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The medium in the device is flawed. Replace the medium with a fresh one.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 804

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Data safety write protect.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Data Protected; Data safety write protect (ASC/Q = 0x2782).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The write-protect switch on the cartridge has been enabled. If it is desirable to write on the medium, remove the write-protection. Otherwise, replace the medium with one on which it is desirable to write. Alternatively, if the medium is not write-protected, the device should be repaired. Call the device supplier helpline for service.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 805

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Hardware write protect.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Data Protected; Hardware write protect (ASC/Q = 0x2780).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The media format is not write compatible with the device. Replace the media with a write compatible format media. Check the device users manual for specifications on compatible media formats.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 901

• Severity: Major Warning
• Event Summary: Cleaning required.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Medium Error; Cleaning required (ASC/Q = 0x8001).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The tape drive needs cleaning. Wait for any active operations to finish then clean the drive. Check the device users manual for device specific cleaning instructions.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 902

• Severity: Serious
• Event Summary: Command complete sequence failure.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Command Aborted; Command complete sequence failure (ASC/Q = 0x4482).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The device was not able to finish the command complete sequence. Cycle power to the device. If the problem persists, the device has experienced a hardware failure and should be serviced. Call the device supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 903

• Severity: Serious
• Event Summary: Unexpected selection interrupt.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Hardware Error; Unexpected selection interrupt (ASC/Q = 0x4480).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The device has experienced a hardware failure. Cycle power to the device. If the problem persists, the hardware should be serviced. Call the device supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 999

• Severity: Serious
• Event Summary: Cannot retry.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Hardware Error; Cannot retry (ASC/Q = 0x8300).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The device may be in a bad state. Cycle power to the device. If the problem persists, the device has experienced a hardware failure and should be serviced. Call the device supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 1001

• Severity: Critical
• Event Summary: Bus DMA transfer time-out.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Hardware Error; Bus DMA transfer time-out (ASC/Q = 0x4488).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The device has experienced a hardware failure and should be serviced. Call the device supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 1002

• Severity: Critical
• Event Summary: Disconnect/SDP sequence failed.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Hardware Error; Disconnect/SDP sequence failed (ASC/Q = 0x4487).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The device has experienced a hardware failure and should be serviced. Call the device supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 1003

• Severity: Critical
• Event Summary: Insufficient CDB bytes.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Hardware Error; Insufficient CDB bytes (ASC/Q = 0x4486).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The CDB may have been corrupted or truncated. Cycle power to the device. If the problem persists, the hardware has experienced a hardware failure and should be serviced. Call the device supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 1004

• Severity: Critical
• Event Summary: Immediate data transfer time-out.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Hardware Error; Immediate data transfer time-out (ASC/Q = 0x4485).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The device has experienced a hardware failure and should be serviced. Call the device supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

Event Details: None

Event 1005

• Severity: Critical
• Event Summary: Unexplained residue in TC Registers.
• EventClass: I/O
• Problem Description: Hardware Error; Unexplained residue in TC Registers (ASC/Q = 0x4484).
• Probable Cause / Recommended Action:
  The device has experienced a hardware failure and should be serviced. Call the device supplier helpline.
• Automated Recovery: None
• Event Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence
• Fault Notifier Generation Threshold: 1 occurrence

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