StorageTek 9840 - Manual (Page 203)

95741 Sixth Edition 7-7
Dislodge a Stuck Tape
NT Ready U A non-write protected tape is
in the process of a manual
unload. Wait until unload operation completes.
Offline
*
Offline alternating with an
asterisk (*) indicates that the
drive or CSL is offline.
Operator discretion.
Note: Place drive or CSL
Online for use
by the host.
Online The drive or CSL is
operational. No action necessary.
Power Fail The power supply failed. Replace the power supply.
Reading The drive or CSL is in read
mode. No action necessary.
Ready A All of the following
conditions must exist:
•
The loaded tape is a
VolSafe tape.
• The VolSafe tape is write-
enabled (write-protect
switch unlocked).
• The drive or CSL has the
VolSafe function enabled.
Operator discretion.
Note: Refer to “Cartridges” in Chapter 1, “Introduction,” for more information on VolSafe
cartridges.
Ready F The loaded tape is file-
protected.
A VolSafe tape is loaded into
a drive or CSL which has
VolSafe disabled.
Operator discretion.
No action required to read the VolSafe
tape.
To append data to a VolSafe tape, enable
drive or CSL and ensure the write-protect
switch is unlocked.
Note: If the drive sensor is defective, all VolSafe cartridges will read Ready F .
If a VolSafe cartridge is loaded in a drive or CSL that does not support VolSafe
(downlevel code), FSC
4AF6 is displayed.
Ready U The loaded tape is not file-
protected. Operator discretion.
Rewinding The drive or CSL is rewinding. No action necessary.
Save Fails The new configuration cannot
be saved. Replace the drive or CSL.
Table 7-2. Error Displays and Instructions (Continued)