utility/tapealert/tapealert.text

SSC2
0x1
Read warning
Warning
The tape drive is having problems reading data. No data has been\
lost, but there has been a reduction in the performance of the\
tape.
The drive is having severe trouble reading.

SSC2
0x2
Write warning
Warning
The tape drive is having problems writing data. No data has been\
lost, but there has been a reduction in the capacity of the tape.
The drive is having severe trouble writing.

SSC2
0x3
Hard error
Warning
The operation has stopped because an error has occurred while\
reading or writing data that the drive cannot correct.
The drive had a hard read or write error.

SSC2
0x4
Media
Critical
Your data is at risk:\
1. Copy any data you require from this tape.\
2. Do not use this tape again.\
3. Restart the operation with a different tape.
Media can no longer be written/read, or performance\
is severely degraded.

SSC2
0x5
Read failure
Critical
The tape is damaged or the drive is faulty. Call the tape drive\
supplier help line.
The drive can no longer read data from the tape.

SSC2
0x6
Write failure
Critical
The tape is from a faulty batch or the tape drive is faulty:\
1. Use a good tape to test the drive.\
2. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier help line.
The drive can no longer write data to the tape.

SSC2
0x7
Media life
Warning
The tape cartridge has reached the end of its calculated useful\
life:\
1. Copy any data you need to another tape.\
2. Discard the old tape.
The media has exceeded its specified life.

SSC2
0x8
Not data grade
Warning
The cartridge is not data-grade. Any data you write to the tape\
is at risk. Replace the cartridge with a data-grade tape.
The drive has not been able to read the MRS (Media Recognition\
System) stripes. MRS stripes are pre-defined stripes at BOM to\
identify the media. Media may be audio/video grade and is not for\
a data streaming device.

SSC2
0x9
Write protect
Critical
You are trying to write to a write protected cartridge. Remove\
the write protection or use another tape.
Write command attempted a write to a write protected tape.

SSC2
0xa
No removal
Information
You cannot eject the cartridge because the tape drive is in use.\
Wait until the operation is complete before ejecting the cartridge.
Manual or software unload attempted when prevent media removal\
is on.

SSC2
0xb
Cleaning media
Information
The tape in the drive is a cleaning cartridge.
Cleaning tape loaded into drive.

SSC2
0xc
Unsupported format
Information
You have tried to load a cartridge of a type that is not supported\
by this drive.
Attempted load of unsupported tape format (e.g., DDS2 in DDS1\
drive).

SSC2
0xd
Recoverable snapped tape
Critical
The operation has failed because the tape in the drive has\
snapped:\
1. Discard the old tape.\
2. Restart the operation with a different tape.
Tape snapped/cut in the drive where media can be ejected.

SSC2
0xe
Unrecoverable snapped tape
Critical
The operation has failed because the tape in the drive has\
snapped:\
1. Do not attempt to extract the tape cartridge.\
2. Call the tape drive supplier help line.
Tape snapped/cut in the drive where media cannot be ejected.

SSC2
0xf
Memory chip in cartridge failure
Warning
The memory in the tape cartridge has failed, which reduces\
performance. Do not use the cartridge for further write operations.
Memory chip failed in cartridge.

SSC2
0x10
Forced eject
Critical
The operation has failed because the tape cartridge was manually\
de-mounted while the tape drive was actively writing or reading.
Manual or forced eject while drive actively writing or reading.

SSC2
0x11
Read only format
Warning
You have loaded a cartridge of a type that is read-only in this\
drive. The cartridge will appear as write protected.
Media loaded that is read-only format.

SSC2
0x12
Tape directory corrupted on load
Warning
The tape directory on the tape cartridge has been corrupted. File\
search performance will be degraded. The tape directory can be\
rebuilt by reading all the data on the cartridge.
Tape drive powered down with tape loaded, or permanent error\
prevented the tape directory being updated.

SSC2
0x13
Nearing media life
Information
The tape cartridge is nearing the end of its calculated life.\
It is recommended that you:\
1. Use another tape cartridge for your next backup.\
2. Store this tape cartridge in a safe place in case you need\
   to restore data from it.
Media may have exceeded its specified number of passes.

SSC2
0x14
Clean now
Critical
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 users manual for device specific cleaning\
instructions.
The drive has a head clog or needs cleaning.

SSC2
0x15
Clean periodic
Warning
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 users manual for device specific cleaning\
instructions.
The drive is ready for a periodic cleaning.

SSC2
0x16
Expired cleaning media
Critical
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.

SSC2
0x17
Invalid cleaning tape
Critical
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.

SSC2
0x18
Retension requested
Warning
The tape drive has requested a retension operation.
The drive is having severe trouble reading or writing, that will\
be resolved by a retension cycle.

SSC2
0x19
Dual-port interface error
Warning
A redundant interface port on the tape drive has failed.
Failure of one interface port in a dual-port configuration (i.e.,\
Fibre Channel)

SSC2
0x1a
Cooling fan failure
Warning
A tape drive cooling fan has failed.
Fan failure inside tape drive mechanism or tape drive enclosure.

SSC2
0x1b
Power supply failure
Warning
A redundant power supply has failed inside the tape drive\
enclosure. Check the enclosure users manual for instructions on\
replacing the failed power supply.
Redundant PSU failure inside the tape drive enclosure or rack\
subsystem.

SSC2
0x1c
Power consumption
Warning
The tape drive power consumption is outside the specified range.
Power consumption of the tape drive is outside specified range.

SSC2
0x1d
Drive maintenance
Warning
Preventive maintenance of the tape drive is required. Check the\
tape drive users manual for device specific preventive maintenance\
tasks or call the tape drive supplier help line.
The drive requires preventive maintenance (not cleaning).

SSC2
0x1e
Hardware A
Critical
The tape drive has a hardware fault:\
1. Eject the tape or magazine.\
2. Reset the drive.\
3. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier help line.
The drive has a hardware fault that requires reset to recover.

SSC2
0x1f
Hardware B
Critical
The tape drive has a hardware fault:\
1. Turn the tape drive off and then on again.\
2. Restart the operation.\
3. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier help line.
The drive has a hardware fault that is not read/write related or\
requires a power cycle to recover.

SSC2
0x20
Interface
Warning
The tape drive has a problem with the application client\
interface:\
1. Check the cables and cable connections.\
2. Restart the operation.
The drive has identified an interface fault.

SSC2
0x21
Eject media
Critical
The operation has failed:\
1. Eject the tape or magazine.\
2. Insert the tape or magazine again.\
3. Restart the operation.
Failed to finish mounting.

SSC2
0x22
Download fail
Warning
The firmware download has failed because you have tried to use\
the incorrect firmware for this tape drive. Obtain the correct\
firmware and try again.
Firmware download failed.

SSC2
0x23
Drive humidity
Warning
Environmental conditions inside the tape drive are outside the\
specified humidity range.
Drive humidity limits exceeded.

SSC2
0x24
Drive temperature
Warning
Environmental conditions inside the tape drive are outside the\
specified temperature range.
Drive temperature limits exceeded.

SSC2
0x25
Drive voltage
Warning
The voltage supply to the tape drive is outside the specified\
range.
Drive voltage limits exceeded.

SSC2
0x26
Predictive failure
Critical
A hardware failure of the tape drive is predicted. Call the tape\
drive supplier help line.
Predictive failure of drive hardware.

SSC2
0x27
Diagnostics required
Warning
The tape drive may have a hardware fault. Run extended diagnostics\
to verify and diagnose the problem. Check the tape drive users\
manual for device specific instructions on running extended\
diagnostics tests.
The drive may have a hardware fault that may be identified by\
extended diagnostics (i.e. SEND DIAGNOSTIC command).

SSC2
0x28
Loader hardware A
Critical
The changer mechanism is having difficulty communicating with the\
tape drive:\
1. Turn the autoloader off then on.\
2. Restart the operation.\
3. If a problem persists, call the tape drive supplier help line.
Loader mechanism is having trouble communicating with the tape\
drive.

SSC2
0x29
Loader stray tape
Critical
A tape has been left in the autoloader by a previous hardware\
fault:\
1. Insert an empty magazine to clear the fault.\
2. If the fault does not clear, turn the autoloader off and then\
   on again.\
3. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier help line.
Stray tape left in loader after previous error recovery.

SSC2
0x2a
Loader hardware B
Warning
There is a problem with the autoloader mechanism.
Loader mechanism has a hardware fault.

SSC2
0x2b
Loader door
Critical
The operation has failed because the autoloader door is open:\
1. Clear any obstructions from the autoloader door.\
2. Eject the magazine and then insert it again.\
3. If the fault does not clear, turn the autoloader off and then\
   on again.\
4. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier help line.
Tape changer door open.

SSC2
0x2c
Loader hardware C
Critical
The autoloader has a hardware fault:\
1. Turn the autoloader off and then on again.\
2. Restart the operation.\
3. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier help\
   line.\
Check the autoloader users manual for device specific instructions\
on turning the device power on and off.
The loader mechanism has a hardware fault that is not mechanically related.

SSC2
0x2d
Loader magazine
Critical
The autoloader cannot operate without the magazine:\
1. Insert the magazine into the autoloader.\
2. Restart the operation.
Loader magazine not present.

SSC2
0x2e
Loader predictive failure
Warning
A hardware failure of the changer mechanism is predicted. Call\
the tape drive supplier help line.
Predictive failure of loader mechanism hardware.

SSC2
0x2f
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SSC2
0x30
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SSC2
0x31
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SSC2
0x32
Lost statistics
Warning
Media statistics have been lost at some time in the past.
Drive or library powered down with tape loaded.

SSC2
0x33
Tape directory invalid at unload
Warning
The tape directory on the tape cartridge just unloaded has been\
corrupted. File search performance will be degraded. The tape\
directory can be rebuilt by reading all the data.
Error preventing the tape directory being updated on unload.

SSC2
0x34
Tape system area write failure
Critical
The tape just unloaded could not write its system area\
successfully:\
1. Copy data to another tape cartridge.\
2. Discard the old cartridge.
Write errors while writing the system area on unload.

SSC2
0x35
Tape system area read failure
Critical
The tape system area could not be read successfully at load time:\
1. Copy data to another tape cartridge.
Read errors while reading the system area on load.

SSC2
0x36
No start of data
Critical
The start of data could not be found on the tape:\
1. Check that you are using the correct format tape.\
2. Discard the tape or return the tape to your supplier.
Tape damaged, bulk erased, or incorrect format.

SSC2
0x37
Loading failure
Critical
The operation has failed because the media cannot be loaded and\
threaded.\
1. Remove the cartridge, inspect it as specified in the product\
   manual, and retry the operation.\
2. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier help line.
The drive is unable to load the media and thread the tape.

SSC3
0x38
Unrecoverable unload failure
Critical
The operation has failed because the medium cannot be unloaded:\
1. Do not attempt to extract the tape cartridge.\
2. Call the tape driver supplier help line.
The drive is unable to unload the medium.

SSC2
0x38
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SSC3
0x39
Automation interface failure
Critical
The tape drive has a problem with the automation interface:\
1. Check the power to the automation system.\
2. Check the cables and cable connections.\
3. Call the supplier help line if problem persists.
The drive has identified an interface fault.

SSC2
0x39
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SSC3
0x3a
Firmware failure
Warning
The tape drive has reset itself due to a detected firmware fault. If\
problem persists, call the supplier help line.
Firmware bug.

SSC2
0x3a
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SSC3
0x3b
WORM medium integrity check failed
Warning
The tape drive has detected an inconsistency during the WORM medium\
integrity checks. Someone may have tampered with the cartridge.
Someone has tampered with the WORM medium.

SSC2
0x3b
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SSC3
0x3c
WORM medium overwrite attempted
Warning
An attempt had been made to overwrite user data on a WORM medium:\
1. If a WORM medium was used inadvertently, replace it with a\
   normal data medium.\
2. If a WORM medium was used intentionally:\
   a) check that the software application is compatible with the\
      WORM medium format you are using.\
   b) check that the medium is bar-coded correctly for WORM.
The application software does not recognize the medium as WORM.

SSC2
0x3c
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SSC2
0x3d
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SSC2
0x3e
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SSC2
0x3f
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SSC2
0x40
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x1
Library hardware A
Critical
The library mechanism is having difficulty communicating with\
the drive:\
1. Turn the library off then on.\
2. Restart the operation.\
3. If the problem persists, call the library supplier help line.
Changer mechanism is having trouble communicating with the\
internal drive.

SMC2
0x2
Library hardware B
Warning
There is a problem with the library mechanism. If problem\
persists, call the library supplier help line.
Changer mechanism has a hardware fault.

SMC2
0x3
Library hardware C
Critical
The library has a hardware fault:\
1. Reset the library.\
2. Restart the operation.\
Check the library users manual for device specific instructions\
on resetting the device.
The changer mechanism has a hardware fault that requires a reset\
to recover.

SMC2
0x4
Library hardware D
Critical
The library has a hardware fault:\
1. Turn the library off then on again.\
2. Restart the operation.\
3. If the problem persists, call the library supplier help line.\
Check the library users manual for device specific instructions\
on turning the device power on and off.
The changer mechanism has a hardware fault that is not\
mechanically related or requires a power cycle to recover.

SMC2
0x5
Library diagnostics required
Warning
The library mechanism may have a hardware fault. Run extended\
diagnostics to verify and diagnose the problem. Check the library\
users manual for device specific instructions on running extended\
diagnostics test.
The changer mechanism may have a hardware fault which would be\
identified by extended diagnostics.

SMC2
0x6
Library interface
Critical
The library has a problem with the host interface:\
1. Check the cables and connections.\
2. Restart the operation.
The library has identified an interface fault.

SMC2
0x7
Predictive failure
Warning
A hardware failure of the library is predicted. Call the library\
supplier help line.
Predictive failure of library hardware.

SMC2
0x8
Library maintenance
Warning
Preventive maintenance of the library is required. Check the\
library users manual for device specific preventative maintenance\
tasks, or call your library supplier help line.
Library preventative maintenance required.

SMC2
0x9
Library humidity limits
Critical
General environmental conditions inside the library are outside\
the specified humidity range.
Library humidity limits exceeded.

SMC2
0xa
Library temperature limits
Critical
General environmental conditions inside the library are outside\
the specified temperature range.
Library temperature limits exceeded.

SMC2
0xb
Library voltage limits
Critical
The voltage supply to the library is outside the specified range.\
There is a potential problem with the power supply or failure of\
a redundant power supply.
Library voltage limits exceeded.

SMC2
0xc
Library stray tape
Critical
A cartridge has been left inside the library by a previous\
hardware fault:\
1. Insert an empty magazine to clear the fault.\
2. If the fault does not clear, turn the library off and then\
   on again.\
3. If the problem persists, call the library supplier help line.
Stray cartridge left in library after previous error recovery.

SMC2
0xd
Library pick retry
Warning
There is a potential problem with the drive ejecting cartridges\
or with the library mechanism picking a cartridge from a slot.\
1. No action needs to be taken at this time.\
2. If the problem persists, call the library supplier help line.
Operation to pick a cartridge from a slot had to perform an\
excessive number of retries before succeeding.

SMC2
0xe
Library place retry
Warning
There is a potential problem with the library mechanism placing\
a cartridge into a slot.\
1. No action needs to be taken at this time.\
2. If the problem persists, call the library supplier help line.
Operation to place a cartridge in a slot had to perform an\
excessive number of retries before succeeding.

SMC2
0xf
Library load retry
Warning
There is a potential problem with the drive or the library\
mechanism loading cartridges, or an incompatible cartridge.
Operation to load a cartridge in a drive had to perform an\
excessive number of retries before succeeding.

SMC2
0x10
Library door
Critical
The library has failed because the door is open:\
1. Clear any obstructions from the library door.\
2. Close the library door.\
3. If the problem persists, call the library supplier help line.
Changer door open prevents library functioning.

SMC2
0x11
Library mail-slot
Critical
There is a mechanical problem with the library media import/export\
mail-slot.
Mechanical problem with import/export mail-slot.

SMC2
0x12
Library magazine
Critical
The library can not operate without the magazine.\
1. Insert the magazine into the library.\
2. Restart the operation.
Library magazine not present.

SMC2
0x13
Library security
Warning
Library security has been compromised.
Library door opened then closed during operation.

SMC2
0x14
Library security mode
Information
The library security mode has been changed. The library has\
either been put into secure mode, or the library has exited the\
secure mode. This is for information purposes only. No action\
is required.
Library security mode changed.

SMC2
0x15
Library off-line
Information
The library has been manually turned off-line and is unavailable\
for use.
Library manually turned off-line.

SMC2
0x16
Library drive off-line
Information
A drive inside the library has been taken off-line. This is for\
information purposes only. No action is required.
Library turned internal drive off-line.

SMC2
0x17
Library scan retry
Warning
There is a potential problem with the bar code label or the\
scanner hardware in the library mechanism.\
1. No action needs to be taken at this time.\
2. If the problem persists, call the library supplier help line.
Operation to scan the bar code on a cartridge had to perform and\
excessive number of retries before succeeding.

SMC2
0x18
Library inventory
Critical
The library has detected an inconsistency in its inventory.\
1. Redo the library inventory to correct inconsistency.\
2. Restart the operation.\
Check the applications users manual or the hardware users manual\
for specific instructions on redoing the library inventory.
Inconsistent media inventory.

SMC2
0x19
Library illegal operation
Warning
A library operation has been attempted that is invalid at this\
time.
Illegal operation detected.

SMC2
0x1a
Dual-port interface error
Warning
A redundant interface port on the library has failed.
Failure of one interface port in a dual-port configuration.

SMC2
0x1b
Cooling fan failure
Warning
A library cooling fan has failed.
One or more fans inside the library have failed. Internal flag\
state only cleared when all flags are working again.

SMC2
0x1c
Power supply
Warning
A redundant power supply has failed inside the library. Check the\
library users manual for instructions on replacing the failed\
power supply.
Redundant power supply failure inside the library subsystem.

SMC2
0x1d
Power consumption
Warning
The library power consumption is outside the specified range.
Power consumption of one or more devices inside the library is\
outside the specified range.

SMC2
0x1e
Pass-through mechanism failure
Critical
A failure has occurred in the cartridge pass-through mechanism\
between two library modules.
Error occurred in pass-through mechanism during self test or\
while attempting to transfer a cartridge between library modules.

SMC2
0x1f
Cartridge in pass-through mechanism
Critical
A cartridge has been left in the pass-through mechanism from a\
previous hardware fault. Check the library users guide for\
instructions on clearing this fault.
Cartridge left in the pass-through mechanism between two library\
modules.

SMC2
0x20
Unreadable bar code labels
Information
The library was unable to read the bar code on a cartridge.
Unable to read a bar code label on a cartridge during library\
inventory/scan.

SMC2
0x21
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x22
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x23
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x24
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x25
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x26
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x27
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x28
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x29
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x2a
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x2b
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x2c
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x2d
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x2e
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x2f
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x30
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x31
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x32
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x33
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x34
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x35
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x36
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x37
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x38
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x38
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x39
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x3a
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x3b
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x3c
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x3d
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x3e
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x3f
Reserved
Reserved
""
""

SMC2
0x40
Reserved
Reserved
""
""