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| Update Date: | 2017-05-22 |
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Solution Type
Problem Resolution Sure
Solution
1365637.1
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IBM LTO - Drive Goes Offline; Drive Panel Shows "Error A"
| Related Items |
- IBM LTO4 Tape Drive
- IBM LTO3 Tape Drive
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- PLA-Support>Sun Systems>TAPE>Tape Hardware>SN-TP: OEM Drive and Library
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In this Document
Created from <SR 3-4694371791>
Applies to:
IBM LTO3 Tape Drive - Version Not Applicable and later
IBM LTO2 Tape Drive - Version Not Applicable and later
IBM LTO4 Tape Drive - Version Not Applicable and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.
Symptoms
Drive panel shows amber or red LED light.
Drive goes offline
Drive panel shows "Error A"
Changes
No known changes
Cause
From the IBM LTO Users Guide:
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Error A:
Tape drive hardware problem. The tape drive determined that a problem occurred which degraded the operation of the tape drive, but it did not restrict continued use.
If the problem persists, replace the drive. The drive is usable, though the Single-character Display continues to indicate an error and the Status Light flashes amber.
The error code may clear when you cycle power to the tape drive or place it in maintenance mode.
Solution
1. Run diagnostic test on failing drive
2. If diags test fails, replace drive
3. If passed diags test, clean drive.
Reference:
How to Remove and Replace a Drive in a L180/700/1400 Tape Library:ATR:968:2 (Doc ID 1301325.1)
@How to Remove / Replace a Tape Drive in SL3000 Library:ATR:1364700.1:2 (Doc ID 1364700.1)
How to Remove and Replace a Tape Drive in 9310/5500/9741 Library Drive Cabinet:ATR:1353648.1:2 @(Doc ID 1353648.1)
How to Remove and Replace a Tape Drive in SL500:ATR:1353561.1:2 (Doc ID 1353561.1)
How to Remove and Replace a Tape Drive in SL8500:ATR:1353584.1:2 (Doc ID 1353584.1)
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