TapeAlert Alarm #1

The tape drive is having problems reading data. No data has been lost, but there has been a reduction in the capacity of the tape. If continue to receive this message after replacing the tape cartridge, you may need to clean the tape heads or replace the tape drive.

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #2

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. If continue to receive this message after replacing the tape cartridge, you may need to clean the tape heads or replace the tape drive.

For more information, contact your dealer, or HP Customer Service Representative. See your User Guide for more details on technical service and support.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #3

The operation has stopped because an error has occurred while reading or writing data which the drive cannot correct. The tape drive may need replacement.

For more information, contact your dealer, or HP Customer Service Representative. See your User Guide for more details on technical service and support.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #4

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #5

The tape is damaged or the drive is faulty.

For more information, contact your dealer, or HP Customer Service Representative. See your User Guide for more details on technical service and support.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #6

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, contact your dealer, or HP Customer Service Representative. See your User Guide for more details on technical service and support.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #7

The tape cartridge has reached the end of its useful life:

  1. Copy any data you need to another tape
  2. Discard the old tape.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #8

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #9

You are trying to write to a write-protected cartridge.

Remove the write-protection or use another tape.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #10

You cannot eject the cartridge because the tape drive is in use.

Wait until the operation is complete before ejecting the cartridge.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #11

The tape in the drive is a cleaning cartridge.

If you want to back up or restore, insert a data-grade tape.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #12

You have tried to load a cartridge of a type which is not supported by this drive.

The cartridge has been automatically ejected.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #13

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #14

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #15

The memory in the tape cartridge has failed, which reduces performance. Do not use the cartridge for further backup operations.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #16

The operation has failed because the tape cartridge was manually ejected while the tape drive was actively writing or reading.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #17

You have loaded a cartridge of a type that is read-only in this drive. The cartridge will appear as write-protected

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #18

The directory on the tape cartridge has been corrupted. File search performance will be degraded.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #20

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #21

The tape drive is due for routine cleaning:

  1. Wait for the current operation to finish.
  2. Then use a cleaning cartridge.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #22

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #23

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #29

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #30

The tape drive has a hardware fault which is not read/write related:

  1. Eject the tape or magazine.
  2. Reset the drive (hold the unload button down for 5 seconds).
  3. Restart the operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #31

The tape drive has a hardware fault which is not read/write related:

  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.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #32

The tape drive has identified a problem with the SCSI interface:

  1. Check the cables and cable connections.
  2. Restart the operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #33

The operation has failed:

  1. Eject the tape or magazine.
  2. Insert the tape or magazine again.
  3. Restart the operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #34

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #35

Environmental conditions inside the tape drive are exceeding the humidity specifications

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #36

Environmental conditions inside the tape drive are exceeding the temperature specifications

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #37

The voltage supply to the tape drive exceeds specifications

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #38

A hardware failure of the tape drive is predicted. Call the tape drive supplier helpline.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #39

The tape drive may have a hardware fault. Run extended diagnostics to verify and diagnose the problem. Check the tape drive users manual for device specific instructions on running extended diagnostic tests.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #40

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, contact your dealer, or HP Customer Service Representative. See your User Guide for more details on technical service and support.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #41

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, contact your dealer, or HP Customer Service Representative. See your User Guide for more details on technical service and support.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #42

There is a problem with the autoloader mechanism. The loader mechanism has a hardware fault.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #43

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, contact your dealer, or HP Customer Service Representative. See your User Guide for more details on technical service and support.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #44

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #45

The autoloader cannot operate without the magazine.

  1. Insert the magazine into the autoloader.
  2. Restart the operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #46

A hardware failure of the changer mechanism is predicted. Call the tape drive supplier helpline.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #256

The library mechanism is having difficulty communicating with the drive:

  1. Turn the library off then on.
  2. Restart the operation.
  3. If problem persists, call the library supplier helpline.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #257

There is a problem with the library mechanism. If problem persists, call the library supplier helpline.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #258

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #259

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 device specific instructions on turning the device power on and off.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #260

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 diagnostic tests.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #261

The library has a problem with the host interface:

  1. Check the cables and cable connections.
  2. Restart the operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #262

A hardware failure of the library is predicted. Call the library supplier helpline.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #263

Preventative maintenance of the library is required. Check the library users manual for device specific preventative maintenance tasks, or call your library supplier helpline.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #264

General environmental conditions inside the library have exceeded the humidity specifications.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #265

General environmental conditions inside the library have exceeded the temperature specifications.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #266

The voltage supply to the library exceeds specifications. There is a potential problem with the power supply or failure of a redundant power supply

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #267

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #268

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #269

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #270

There is a potential problem with a drive or the library mechanism loading cartridges, or an incompatible cartridge.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #271

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #272

There is a mechanical problem with the library media import/export mailslot.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #273

The library cannot operate without the magazine.

  1. Insert the magazine into the library.
  2. Restart the operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #274

Library security has been compromised.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #275

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 is for information purposes only. No action is required.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #276

The library has been manually turned offline and is unavailable for use.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #277

A drive inside the library has been taken offline. This is for information purposes only. No action is required.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #278

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #279

The library has detected a 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 


TapeAlert Alarm #280

A library operation has been attempted that is invalid at this time.