Exception handling86
HP restricted
Note that often messages will not appear in isolation. For example, message 01h (“The tape
drive is having problems reading data.”) is likely to appear with a message
suggesting remedial action, such as message 04h (“You are advised to copy any
data...”) or message 14h (Clean Now).
Each flag is cleared to zero in the following circumstances:
• At power-on.
• When specified corrective action has been taken, such as using a cleaning cartridge.
• When the TapeAlert Log page is read.
57 Automation
interface failure
C The tape drive has a problem with
the automation interface:
1. Check the power to the
automation system.
2. Check the cables and cable
connections.
3. Call the supplier’s helpline if the
problem persists.
The drive has identified a
fault in the automation
interface.
58 Firmware failure W
✓ The tape drive has reset itself due to
a detected firmware fault. If the
problem persists, call the supplier’s
helpline.
There is a firmware bug.
59 WORM
medium—integr
ity check failed
W
✓ The tape drive has detected an
inconsistency while checking the
WORM tape for integrity. Someone
may have tampered with the
cartridge.
Someone has tampered with
the WORM tape.
60 WORM
medium—
overwrite
attempted
W
✓ An attempt has been made to
overwrite user data on a WORM
tape:
1. If you used a WORM tape
inadvertently, replace it with a
normal data tape.
2. If you used a WORM tape
intentionally, check that:
• the software application is
compatible with the WORM tape
format you are using.
• the cartridge is bar-coded
correctly for WORM.
The application software
does not recognize the tape
as WORM.
Flags 61–64 are not currently used
Flag Type Set Recommended Host Message Cause
