HP 20-Feb User Manual

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150 Troubleshooting Common Problems

Chapter 4

Cannot write to the tape.

Check the write-protect tab on the tape to assure write-enabled

status.

Ensure that the backup software does not have the write-protect

setting activated.

Check the host device file system access permissions.

Verify that you are using the correct tape type. (See

Media

Compatibility

on page 187.)

Check the

Drive Event Log

(See

Drive Information

on page 112).

Try a new tape.

Caution:

During the troubleshooting process, do not put the tape in

question into another drive since damaged tapes can damage

drives.

Front Panel Display

Front panel display does not

work.

Power cycle the library.

Attempt to access the library through the remote management

card (See

Using the Remote Management Card

on page 96).

Attempt to access the library from the host computer (either

SCSI or Fibre Channel, depending on how the library is

configured).

Contact your service representative.

The soft keys on the front

panel display do not work.

Power cycle the library.

Attempt to access the library through the remote management

card (See

Using the Remote Management Card

on page 96).

Attempt to access the library from the host computer (either

SCSI or Fibre Channel, depending on how the library is

configured).

Contact your service representative.

Table 27

Troubleshooting Table

Problem

Solution

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