Users Guide

Table 26. TapeAlert flags supported by the Ultrium tape drive (continued)
Flag Number Flag Name Description Action Required
51 Tape directory
invalid at unload
Set when the tape directory on
the tape cartridge that was
previously unloaded is corrupted.
The le-search performance is
degraded.
Use your backup software to
rebuild the tape directory by
reading all the data.
52 Tape system area
write failure
Set when the tape cartridge that
was previously unloaded might
not write its system area
successfully.
Copy the data to another tape
cartridge, then discard the old
tape cartridge.
53 Tape system area
read failure
Set when the tape system area
might not be read successfully at
load time.
Copy the data to another tape
cartridge, then discard the old
tape cartridge.
55 Load failure Set when a hardware malfunction
prevents the tape cartridge from
being loaded into the drive, or
when a tape cartridge is stuck in
the drive.
If the tape cartridge does not load
in the drive:
1. Remove the tape cartridge
from the library and inspect it
for damage. If damaged,
discard it.
2. Insert another tape cartridge
into the tape drive. If the
problem persists, see
“Contacting Dell technical
support” on page 111.
If the tape cartridge is stuck in the
drive:
1. Attempt to unload the tape
from the drive with the host
backup application that is with
the drive, or with the remote or
local UI.
2. If the cartridge still does not
unload, see “Contacting Dell
technical support” on page
111.
Appendix B. TapeAlert flags
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