T10000A/B/C/D - FSC 5535 Load Errors

Asset ID:	1-72-1999787.1
Update Date:	2017-08-25
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Solution 1999787.1 : T10000A/B/C/D - FSC 5535 Load Errors

Applies to:

Sun StorageTek T10000 Tape Drive - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
StorageTek T10000C Tape Drive - Version All Versions and later
StorageTek T10000D Tape Drive - Version All Versions and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Symptoms

FSC 5535 Load Errors.

Cause

The file reel moved unexpectedly during the time when the cartridge leader should be stationary (ears seated).

FSC Dictionary Description:
MODEL = T10000C,D
FSC = 5535
(FSC Match Found in Rev. 3.62)

FSC: 5535 AUDIT_FSC_UNSEATED_CARTRIDGE_LEADER

MIM Code: NONE
FRU: HARDWARE CONF: 50%
FRU: MEDIA CONF: 50%

Summary: |TAPE |FILE REEL | *** |

Field Text:
The file reel moved unexpectedly during the time when the cartridge leader should be stationary (ears seated).

Solution

T10000A/B/C/D - 5535 FSC The problem is most likely associated with excess slack in the tape. Each time the tape is loaded some of the slack is removed so it may load successfully the next time. 1 retry from the library is all that is typically needed to get the tape to load.

Each time the tape is loaded some of the slack is removed so it may load successfully the next time.

A code change was introduced in the T10000C release 3.63.101 and in the T10000D 4.10.106 release to help with 5535 errors.

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