HP EML E-series Tape Libraries User Manual

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Problem

Corrective action

The library or tape drives are

not detected by the Interface

Manager card or Command View

TL software.

Check cable connections.

Check the cabling. Make sure that all radial bends are greater

than 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter.

Make sure that the tape drives and library are powered on and

can be seen by the OCP and hosts.

Check that the FAULT LED on the tape drives are off.

Check the log files for network problems.

Make sure that the interface controllers are powered on and ready.

During initialization, the library

robot stops moving and the OCP

status bar is red.

Use Command View TL or L&TT to generate a support ticket and

check the event log.

Check the last entry in the critical error log on the OCP. Use the

following errors as examples in correcting the problem:

0100: Module # does not have RLP(2)

Check power to the module number. Refer to the checks listed

previously under “The library does not power on.”

5501: Failed target calibration for MRC: X, X, X

Make sure that nothing is obstructing the bar code reader.

Make sure that the magazine is installed and seated properly.

Check for defective magazine target markings.

0000: End of Text
Open the library door and check the picker for a tape cartridge. If so,

remove the tape cartridge and place it into an empty slot. Close the

library door to start an inventory.
Opcode: 0514 (Robot needs to be reset)
The library can fail to initialize if a tape is located on the floor. If

unable to use Command View TL or Telnet, disconnect the network

connection and reconnect.

One or more tape drives fail during

startup.

Check power supply indicator for power to the tape drive.

Check that the tape drive is properly cabled and ready.

Check the link indicators on the interface controllers for a valid link

to the tape drives.

Check whether the FAULT indicator is lit on the back of the tape

drive. If so, diagnose the problem.

Make sure the tape drive has the appropriate firmware.

The OCP displays a yellow warning

and the Status > Health Summary >

Interface Manager screen indicates

the Interface Manager card is

initializing.

Check cable connections.

Check Interface Manager card and interface controller

configurations.

If problem persists:
• Reset the interface controller.
• Power cycle the library.
• Reset the default configuration on the interface controller.

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Maintaining the library

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