Users Guide

Appendix B TapeAlert Flag Descriptions
Dell PowerVault ML6000 User’s Guide PS
20 Cleaning
required
C 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 user’s manual for
device-specific cleaning instructions.
The drive thinks it
has a head clog or
needs cleaning.
21 Cleaning
requested
W 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 user’s manual for
device-specific cleaning instructions.
The drive is ready for
a periodic cleaning.
22 Expired
cleaning media
C 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.
The cleaning tape has
expired.
23 Invalid cleaning
tape
C 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.
Invalid cleaning tape
type used.
No. Flag Severity
Recommended Application Client
Message Probable Cause