Tandberg Data SDLT 600 - Manual (Page 86)

Troubleshooting SDLT 600 Product Manual
5-12 March 2004 81-81184-02 REV A01
5.6 Troubleshooting
The following subsections provide troubleshooting information that might be helpful should the
system fail its Power-On Self-Test (POST).
Refer to the data cartridge appendices in this manual ( Appendix A, “Super DLTtape I and
Super DLTtape II Data Cartridges” and Appendix B, “DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge” ) for complete
visual inspection instructions for Super DLTtape I & II, and DLTtape VS1 data cartridges.
The web site http://www.dlttape.com also includes valuable information about SDLT systems.
5.6.1 POST Troubleshooting
Table 5-4 provides troubleshooting tips that you will find useful in the event that your SDLT 600 tape
drive system fails its POST.
If, after attempting the recommended actions listed in the table, the problem still exists or recurs, a
hardware failure may be the cause. Contact your service representative.
Table 5-4. Troubleshooting Chart
If… Then… You should…
System does not recognize
the SDLT 600 tape drive
system. System may not be configured
to recognize the interface ID. Configure system to recognize the
SDLT 600 tape drive system’s ID.
Interface ID may not be unique. Change the interface ID and reconfigure the
system. The new ID becomes effective at
the next power on or interface bus reset.
Interface adapter parameters
may not be correct. Check interface adapter documentation.
Interface signal cable may be
loose. Ensure interface cable is fully seated at each
connector end.
Interface terminator may be
loose or not present on the bus. Ensure correct, secure termination of bus.