Virtual TapeServer 8.4 Configuration Guide

Troubleshooting | 177
Data Encryption and failed tape operations
If VTS attempts to perform an operation on an encrypted virtual tape, Data Encryption must be
enabled and the key server that was used to encrypt the tape must be configured on the server
where the tape resides. If not, the tape operation will fail and an error message is displayed
indicating that the operation failed. This section provides an overview of the error messages that are
displayed. See "Enabling and Configuring Data Encryption" on page 83 for instructions on enabling
Data Encryption and configuring a key server.
l Mounting an encrypted tape
An error similar to the following is displayed:
Also, a message similar to the following is displayed on the web interface:
Request: Mount SHARE:SH0002 on VF40500 for read-write --- Failed!
l Erasing an encrypted tape:
An error similar to the following is displayed:
Also, a message similar to the following is displayed on the web interface:
Request: Erase SHARE:SH0000 --- Failed!