Dell PowerVault 100T User Manual

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Table 5-5. TapeAlert Flags and Descriptions (continued)TapeAlert Flags Supported by the Tape Drive52 34h Tape system area writefailureSet when the tape cartridgethat was previouslyunloaded could not write itssystem area successfully.Copy the data to anothertape cartridge, then discardthe old cartridge53 35h Tape system area readfailureSet when the tape systemarea could not be readsuccessfully at load time.Copy the data to anothertape cartridge, then discardthe old cartridgeRecovering a Tape CartridgeIf problem-determination procedures identify the tape drive as the source of theproblem and you are unable to eject the tape cartridge using the eject button,perform the following steps to reset the drive to recover the cartridge:1. Press and hold the eject button for 10 seconds, then release.v The fault LED turns on and the drive starts through its hardware testprocess.v When the hardware test completes, the ready/activity LED turns on.v If a cartridge is in the drive, the ready/activity LED flashes green and theSCD flashes moving in a figure eight pattern until the cartridge is rewound.v The ready/activity LED turns on solid and the SCD stops flashing in a figureeight pattern when the rewind is complete and the tape drive is ready.Note: Allow at least 10 minutes for the rewind process to complete.2. To eject the cartridge, push the eject button one more time. If the tape cartridgestill will not eject, contact trained service personnel for assistance.Notice: If you are not a trained service person, do not attempt to open thedrive for repairs as this will void your warranty.5-20 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide