Event traps are messages reported from a device. If you have any questions about the message contents, refer to the instruction manual for hardware to take corrective actions.
Depending on the event level, the corresponding icon may turn red (Error) or yellow (Warning).
(In case of the level "Information," the icon color is not changed.)
Failure event | Level | Event display: |
|---|---|---|
The tape drive is having problems reading data. No data has been lost, but there has been a reduction in the performance of the tape. | Warning | Read Data Error(1) |
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. | Warning | Write Data Error(2) |
The operation has stopped because an error has occurred while reading or writing data which the drive cannot correct. | Warning | Read or Write Data Error(3) |
Your data is at risk: | Error | Detected Faulty Media(4) |
The tape is damaged or the drive is faulty. Call the tape drive supplier helpline. | Error | Read Fault(5) |
The tape is from a faulty batch or the tape drive is faulty: | Error | Write Fault(6) |
The tape cartridge has reached the end of its calculated useful life: | Warning | Reach end of Media(7) |
The tape cartridge is not data-grade. Any data you back up to the tape is at risk. Replace the cartridge with a data-grade tape. | Warning | Not Data Grade Tape(8) |
You are trying to write to a write-protected cartridge. Remove the write-protection or use another tape. | Error | Attempted Backup to Write-protected Tape (9) |
You cannot eject the cartridge because the tape. drive is in use. Wait until the operation is complete before ejecting the cartridge. | Information | Tape Drive is in use (10) |
The tape in the drive is a cleaning cartridge. If you want to back up or restore, insert a data-grade tape. | Information | Attempted Backup/Restore To Cleaning Tape(11) |
You have tried to load a cartridge of a type which is not supported by this drive. | Information | Unsupported Media(12) |
The operation has failed because the tape in the drive has snapped: | Error | Detected Snapped Tape(13) |
The operation has failed because the tape in the drive has snapped: | Error | Detected Snapped Tape(14) |
The memory in the tape cartridge has failed, which reduces performance. Do not use the cartridge for further backup operations. | Warning | Memory Chip in Cartridge Failure(15) |
The operation has failed because the tape cartridge was manually ejected while the tape drive was actively writing or reading. | Error | Tape Cartridge was ejected(16) |
You have loaded a cartridge of a type that is read-only in this drive. The cartridge will appear as write-protected. | Warning | Detected Read-only Media(17) |
The directory on the tape cartridge has been corrupted. File search performance will be degraded. | Warning | Detected Corrupted Directory On Tape(18) |
The tape cartridge is nearing the end of its useful life. It is recommended that you: | Information | Detected Worn Out Media(19) |
The tape drive needs cleaning: | Error | Tape Device Needs Cleaning(20) |
The tape drive is due for routine cleaning: | Warning | Drive Needs Routine Cleaning(21) |
The last cleaning cartridge used in the tape drive has worn out: | Error | Detected Worn Out Cleaning Cartridge(22) |
The last cleaning cartridge used in the tape drive was an invalid type: | Error | Detected Invalid Cleaning Cartridge(23) |
Request retention | Warning | Request retention(24) |
A redundant interface port on the tape drive has failed. | Warning | A Redundant Interface Port Failed(25) |
A tape drive cooling fan has failed. | Warning | Fan Failed(26) |
A redundant power supply has failed inside the tape drive enclosure. Check the enclosure users manual for instructions on replacing the failed power supply. | Warning | Power Supply Failed(27) |
The tape drive power consumption is outside the specified range. | Warning | Power Consumption is outside the specified range(28) |
Preventive maintenance of the tape drive is required. Check the tape drive user's manual for device specific preventive maintenance tasks or call the tape drive supplier helpline. | Warning | Require Preventative Maintenance(29) |
The tape drive has a hardware fault: | Error | Drive Hardware Fault(30) |
The tape drive has a hardware fault: | Error | Drive Hardware Fault(31) |
The tape drive has a problem with the host interface: | Warning | Host Interface Fault(32) |
The operation has failed: | Error | Eject Media Request(33) |
The firmware download has failed because you have tried to use the incorrect firmware for this tape drive. Obtain the correct firmware and try again. | Warning | Firmware Download Fault(34) |
Environmental conditions inside the tape drive are exceeding the humidity specifications. | Warning | Humidity Specification Exceeded(35) |
Environmental conditions inside the tape drive are exceeding the temperature specifications. | Warning | Temperature Specification Exceeded(36) |
The voltage supply to the tape drive exceeds specifications. | Warning | Voltage Specification Exceeded(37) |
A hardware failure of the tape drive is predicted. Call the tape drive supplier helpline. | Error | Tape Device Predicted to Fail(38) |
The tape drive may have a hardware fault. Run extended diagnostics to verify and diagnose the problem. Check the tape drive users manual for device specific instructions on running extended diagnostic tests. | Warning | Drive Hardware Fault(39) |
The changer mechanism is having difficulty Communicating with the tape drive: | Error | Autoloader Communications Fault(40) |
A tape has been left in the autoloader by a previous hardware fault: | Error | Detected Stray Tape In Autoloader(41) |
There is a problem with the autoloader mechanism. | Warning | Autoloader Mechanism Fault(42) |
The operation has failed because the autoloader door is open: | Information (Error) | Autoloader Door Open(43) |
The autoloader has a hardware fault: | Error | Autoloader Hardware Fault(44) |
The autoloader cannot operate without the magazine. | Error | Autoloader Cannot Operate Without Magazine(45) |
A hardware failure of the changer mechanism is predicted. Call the tape drive supplier helpline. | Warning | Autoloader Predicted to Fail(46) |
Media statistics have been lost at some time in the past. | Warning | Media Statistics have been ost(50) |
The tape directory on the tape cartridge just unloaded has been corrupted. | Warning | Tape Directory has been corrupted(51) |
The tape just unloaded could not write its system area successfully: | Error | Tape just unloaded could not write its system area(52) |
The tape system area could not be read successfully at load time: | Error | Could not read System Area(53) |
The start of date could not be found on the tape: | Error | Start of Date Not Found(54) |
The library mechanism is having difficulty communicating with the drive: | Error | Drive Communications Fault(256) |
There is a problem with the library mechanism. If problem persists, call the library supplier helpline. | Warning | Changer Mechanism Fault(257) |
The library has a hardware fault: | Error | Library Hardware Fault(258) |
The library has a hardware fault: | Error | Library Hardware Fault(259) |
The library mechanism may have a hardware fault. Run extended diagnostics to verify and diagnose the problem. Check the library user's manual for device specific instructions on running extended diagnostic tests. | Warning | Library Hardware Fault(260) |
The library has a problem with the host interface: | Error | Library Host Interface Fault(261) |
A hardware failure of the library is predicted. Call the library supplier helpline. | Warning | Library Predicted to Fail(262) |
Preventative maintenance of the library is required. Check the library user's manual for device specific preventative maintenance tasks, or call your library supplier helpline. | Warning | Require Preventative Maintenance(263) |
General environmental conditions inside the library have exceeded the humidity specifications. | Error | Humidity Specification Exceeded(264) |
General environmental conditions inside the library have exceeded the temperature specifications. | Error | Temperature Specification Exceeded(265) |
The voltage supply to the library exceeds specifications. There is a potential problem with the power supply or failure of a redundant power supply. | Error | Voltage Specification Exceeded(266) |
A cartridge has been left in a drive inside the library by a previous hardware fault: | Error | Detected Stray Tape In Drive(267) |
A cartridge has been left in a drive inside the library by a previous hardware fault: | Warning | Picking Cartridge From Slot Fault(268) |
There is a potential problem with the library mechanism placing a cartridge into a slot: | Warning | Picking Cartridge Into Slot Fault(269) |
There is a potential problem with a drive or the library mechanism loading cartridges, or an incompatible cartridge. | Warning | Loading Cartridge Into Drive Fault(270) |
The operation has failed because the library door is open: | Information (Error) | Library Door Open(271) |
There is a mechanical problem with the library media import/export mailslot. | Error | Mailslot Fault(272) |
The library cannot operate without the magazine. | Error | Library Cannot Operate Without Magazine(273) |
Library security has been compromised. | Information (Warning) | Library Security Compromised(274) |
The security mode of the library has been changed. The library has either been put into secure mode, or the library has exited the secure mode. This is for information purposes only. No action is required. | Information | Library Security Mode Changed(275) |
The library has been manually turned offline and is unavailable for use. | Information | Library Manually Turned Offline(276) |
A drive inside the library has been taken offline. This is for information purposes only. No action is required. | Information | Library Drive Turned Offline(277) |
There is a potential problem with the barcode label or the scanner hardware in the library mechanism. | Warning | Reading Barcode Labels Fault(278) |
The library has detected a inconsistency in its inventory. | Error | Library Inventory is Inconsistent(279) |
A library operation has been attempted that is invalid at this time. | Warning | Invalid Library Operation Attempted(280) |
A redundant interface port on the library has failed. | Warning | Redundant Interface Port Fault(281) |
A library cooling fan has failed. | Warning | Fan Fault(282) |
library power fault | Warning | Power Supply Fault(283) |
library power fault | Warning | Power Consumption Warning(284) |
A failure has occurred in the cartridge pass-through mechanism between two library modules. | Error | Robot Hardware Fault(285) |
A cartridge has been left in the library pass-through mechanism from a previous hardware fault. Check the library users guide for instructions on clearing this fault. | Error | Robot Hardware Fault(286) |
The library was unable to read the bar code on a cartridge. | Information | Barcode Read Error(287) |
