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TapeAlert Messages
TapeAlert Messages and Descriptions
TapeAlert Messages
TapeAlert Messages and Descriptions
There are three types of messages, listed in order of severity. They are
information (I), warning (W), and Critical (C). Information messages
explain a diagnostic situation. Warning messages appear when data may
be lost. Critical messages describe the most severe situations, and
require immediate attention.
Table C-1 TapeAlert Tape Error Messages
No. Flag Type Displayed Message
Additional Action
Information
1Read
Warning
W The tape is having
problems reading data. No
data has been lost, but
there has been a reduction
in the performance of the
tape.
Back up information on to
another tape and discard
the defective tape. If the
problem persists, call the
tape drive supplier
helpline.
2Write
Warning
W 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.
Back up information on to
another tape and discard
the defective tape. If the
problem persists, call the
tape drive supplier
helpline.
3 Hard Error W The operation has stopped
because an error has
occurred while reading or
writing data which the
drive cannot correct.
Back up information on to
another tape and try the
operation again. If the
problem persists, call the
tape drive supplier
helpline.
5 Read Failure C The tape is damaged or the
drive is faulty. Call the tape
drive supplier helpline.
Eject the tape and inspect
for damage. Insert a new
tape and try operation
again.