HP A3716A DDS-3 Autoloader User's Manual - 3716-96001
Front Panel Messages
Messages
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Messages
The following list gives the messages that can be shown on the front panel
display in alphabetical order.
In the table, the Type column can show three letters:
The OAR column indicates the state of the Operator Attention Required light on
the front panel while the message is being displayed:
E
I
S
Error messages
Informational messages
Status messages
O
F
On
Flashing
Message Type OAR Meaning
At BOD E O
A SPACE command encountered BOD (Beginning of Data)
unexpectedly. The tape is now positioned at BOD.
At EOD E O
A READ or SPACE command encountered the EOD (End of Data) area
unexpectedly. The tape is now positioned at EOD.
Bad Media E F
A READ or SPACE command has failed because the tape cartridge is not
in DDS format.
Action: Unload the cartridge and use a DDS-certified (Media
Recognition System) cartridge. See page 6-7.
Cannot Write
Non-MRS Tape
EF
A WRITE, WRITE FILEMARK or ERASE command has been attempted on
a non-Media Recognition System cartridge.
Action: Remove the cartridge and replace with a Media Recognition
System cartridge. See page 6-7.
Clean Me E F
A high error rate has been detected reading or writing.
Action: Insert a cleaning cartridge to clean the tape heads. See page 6-2.
Cleaning S
A cleaning cartridge has been loaded into the drive mechanism.
Config:
xxy
I
This message is displayed for two seconds during the power-up
sequence following the SCSI ID.
xx
is the hex value of the
configuration switch setting on the underside of the autoloader.
y
is
the autoloader option switch value set on the rear panel of the
autoloader.
Close Door E F
The front panel door is open. Any autoloader motion will be delayed.
Action: This is probably caused by a magazine that is partly inserted
through the door. Push the magazine fully into the drive or remove it.