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TapeAlert error flags for media changer devices

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:33:58 +0000

Below is a list of Industry Standard Tape Alert Error Flags for media changers (robotics). Please refer to the hardware vendor for a thorough explanation of these error flags:

Flag	Name	Type	Severity	Deactivation Condition
01h	Library Hardware A	W	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.	The drive is having severe trouble reading
2h	Write Warning	W	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.	The drive is having severe trouble writing
3h	Hard Error	W	The operation has stopped because an error has occurred while reading or writing data which the drive cannot correct.	The drive had a hard read or write error
4h	Media	C	Your data is at risk:	Media cannot be written/read, or media performance is severely degraded
5h			Library Diagnostics Requested
			2. Do not use this tape again.
			3. Restart the operation with a different tape.
5	Read Failure	C	The tape is damaged or the drive is faulty. Call the tape drive supplier helpline.	The drive can no longer read data from the tape
6	Write Failure	C	The tape is from a faulty batch or the tape drive is faulty:	The drive can no longer write data to the tape
			1. Use a good tape to test the drive.
			2. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
7	Media Life	W	The tape cartridge has reached the end of its calculated useful life:	The media has exceeded its specified life
			1. Copy any data you need to another tape
			2. Discard the old tape.
8	Not Data Grade	W	The tape cartridge is not data-grade. Any data you back up to the tape is at risk.	The drive has not been able to read the MRS stripes
			Replace the cartridge with a data-grade tape.
9	Write Protect	C	You are trying to write to a write-protected cartridge.	Write command is attempted to a write protected tape
			Remove the write-protection or use another tape
10	No Removal	I	You cannot eject the cartridge because the tape drive is in use.	Manual or s/w unload attempted when prevent media removal on
			Wait until the operation is complete before ejecting the cartridge
11	Cleaning Media	I	The tape in the drive is a cleaning cartridge.	Cleaning tape loaded in drive
12	Unsupported Format	I	You have tried to load a cartridge of a type which is not supported by this drive.	Attempted loaded of unsupported tape format, e.g. DDS2 in DDS1 drive
13	Recoverable Snapped Tape	C	The operation has failed because the tape in the drive has snapped:	Tape snapped/cut in the drive where media can be ejected
			1. Discard the old tape.
			2. Restart the operation with a different tape.
14	Unrecoverable Snapped Tape	C	The operation has failed because the tape in the drive has snapped:	Tape snapped/cut in the drive where media cannot be ejected
			1. Do not attempt to extract the tape cartridge.
			2. Call the tape drive supplier helpline.
15	Memory Chip in Cartridge Failure	W	The memory in the tape cartridge has failed, which reduces performance.	Memory chip failed in cartridge
			Do not use the cartridge for further backup operations.
16	Forced Eject	C	The operation has failed because the tape cartridge was manually ejected while the tape drive was actively writing or reading.	Manual or forced eject while drive actively writing or reading
17	Read Only Format	W	You have loaded a cartridge of a type that is read-only in this drive.	Media loaded that is read-only format
			The cartridge will appear as write-protected.
18	Tape Directory Corrupted on load	W	The directory on the tape cartridge has been corrupted.	Tape drive powered down with tape loaded, or permanent error prevented the tape directory being updated
			File search performance will be degraded. The tape directory can be rebuilt by reading all the data on the cartridge
19	Nearing Media Life	I	The tape cartridge is nearing the end of its calculated life.	Media may have exceeded its specified number of passes
			It is recommended that you:
			1. Use another tape cartridge for your next backup.
			2. Store this tape cartridge in a safe place in case you need to restore data from it
20	Clean Now	C	The tape drive needs cleaning:	The drive thinks it has a head clog, or needs cleaning
			1. If the operation has stopped, eject the tape and clean the drive
			2. If the operation has not stopped, wait for it to finish and then clean the drive.
			Check the tape drive users manual for device specific cleaning instructions.
21	Clean Periodic	W	The tape drive is due for routine cleaning:	The drive is ready for a periodic clean
			1. Wait for the current operation to finish.
			2. Then use a cleaning cartridge.
			Check the tape drive users manual for device specific cleaning instructions.
22	Expired Cleaning Media	C	The last cleaning cartridge used in the tape drive has worn out	The cleaning tape has expired
			1. Discard the worn out cleaning cartridge.
			2. Wait for the current operation to finish.
			3. Then use a new cleaning cartridge.
23	Invalid Cleaning Media	C	The last cleaning cartridge used in the tape drive was an invalid type:	Invalid cleaning tape type used
			1. Do not use this cleaning cartridge in this drive.
			2. Wait for the current operation to finish
			3. Then use a valid cleaning cartridge.
24	Retention Requested	W	The tape drive has requested a retention operation	The drive is having severe trouble reading or writing, which will be resolved by a retention cycle
25	Dual-Port Interface Error	W	A redundant interface port on the tape drive has failed	Failure of one interface port in a dual-port configuration, e.g. Fibrechannel
26	Cooling Fan Failure	W	A tape drive cooling fan has failed	Fan failure inside tape drive mechanism or tape drive enclosure
27	Power Supply	W	A redundant power supply has failed inside the tape drive enclosure. Check the enclosure users manual for instructions on replacing the failed power supply	Redundant PSU failure inside the tape drive enclosure or rack subsystem
28	Power Consumption	W	The tape drive power consumption is outside the specified range	Power consumption of the tape drive is outside specified range
29	Drive Maintenance	W	Preventive maintenance of the tape drive is required.	The drive requires preventative maintenance (not cleaning).
			Check the tape drive users manual for device specific preventive maintenance tasks or call the tape drive supplier helpline.
30	Hardware A	C	The tape drive has a hardware fault:	The drive has a hardware fault that requires reset to recover.
			1. Eject the tape or magazine.
			2. Reset the drive.
			3. Restart the operation.
31	Hardware B	C	The tape drive has a hardware fault:	The drive has a hardware fault which is not read/write related or requires a power cycle to recover.
			1. Turn the tape drive off and then on again.
			2. Restart the operation.
			3. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
			Check the tape drive users manual for device specific instructions on turning the device power on and off.
32	Interface	W	The tape drive has a problem with the host interface:	The drive has identified an interfacing fault
			1. Check the cables and cable connections.
			2. Restart the operation.
33	Eject Media	C	The operation has failed:	Error recovery action
			1. Eject the tape or magazine.
			2. Insert the tape or magazine again.
			3. Restart the operation.
34	Download Fail	W	The firmware download has failed because you have tried to use the incorrect firmware for this tape drive.	Firmware download failed
			Obtain the correct firmware and try again.
35	Drive Humidity	W	Environmental conditions inside the tape drive are outside the specified humidity range	Drive humidity limits exceeded
36	Drive Temperature	W	Environmental conditions inside the tape drive are outside the specified temperature range.	Drive temperature limits exceeded
37	Drive Voltage	W	The voltage supply to the tape drive is outside the specified range.	Drive voltage limits exceeded
38	Predictive Failure	C	A hardware failure of the tape drive is predicted. Call the tape drive supplier helpline.	Predictive failure of drive hardware
39	Diagnostics Required	W	The tape drive may have a fault. Check for availability of diagnostic information and run extended diagnostics if applicable.	The drive may have had a failure which may be identified by stored diagnostic information or by running extended diagnostics (eg Send Diagnostic)
			Check the tape drive users manual for instructions on running extended diagnostic tests and retrieving diagnostic data
40	Loader Hardware A	C	The changer mechanism is having difficulty communicating with the tape drive:	Loader mech. is having trouble communicating with the tape drive
			1. Turn the autoloader off then on.
			2. Restart the operation.
			3. If problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
41	Loader Stray Tape	C	A tape has been left in the autoloader by a previous hardware fault:	Stray tape left in loader after pervious error recovery
			1. Insert an empty magazine to clear the fault.
			2. If the fault does not clear, turn the autoloader off and then on again.
			3. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
42	Loader Hardware B	W	There is a problem with the autoloader mechanism.	Loader mech. has a hardware fault
43	Loader Door	C	The operation has failed because the autoloader door is open:	Tape changer door open
			1. Clear any obstructions from the autoloader door.
			2. Eject the magazine and then insert it again.
			3. If the fault does not clear, turn the autoloader off and then on again
			4. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
44	Loader Hardware C	C	The autoloader has a hardware fault:	The loader mechanism has a hardware fault that is not mechanically related
			1. Turn the autoloader off and then on again.
			2. Restart the operation.
			3. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
			Check the autoloader users manual for device specific instructions on turning the device power on and off.
45	Loader Magazine	C	The autoloader cannot operate without the magazine.	Loader magazine not present
			1. Insert the magazine into the autoloader
			2. Restart the operation.
46	Loader Predictive Failure	W	A hardware failure of the changer mechanism is predicted.	Predictive failure of loader mechanism hardware
			Call the tape drive supplier helpline.
50	Lost Statistics	W	Media statistics have been lost at some time in the past	Drive or library powered down with tape loaded
51	Tape directory invalid at unload	W	The tape directory on the tape cartridge just unloaded has been corrupted.	Error prevented the tape directory being updated on unload.
			File search performance will be degraded. The tape directory can be rebuilt by reading all the data.
52	Tape system area write failure	C	The tape just unloaded could not write its system area successfully:	Write errors while writing the system log on unload
			1. Copy data to another tape cartridge
			2. Discard the old cartridge
53	Tape system area read failure	C	The tape system area could not be read successfully at load time:	Read errors while reading the system area on load
			1. Copy data to another tape cartridge
			2. Discard the old cartridge
54	No start of data	C	The start of data could not be found on the tape:	Tape damaged, bulk erased, or incorrect format
			1. Check you are using the correct format tape
			2. Discard the tape or return the tape to your supplier

TapeAlert SNMP Monitoring

admin — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:44:55 +0000

This is the MIB module TapeAlert-MIB from Hewlett Packard. This OID tree represents the compiled SNMP MIB module TapeAlert-MIB and includes only high-level compiled information. For more detail (mib object descriptions, Unit Types, Textual Conventions, Macro-definitions, etc.), please download the raw SNMP ASN.1 mib test file by clicking on the ZIP icon. To query a live agent with SNMP for objects in module TapeAlert-MIB, use OidView Network Management Tools or SNMP MIB Browser. To capture and analyze snmp traps from a live agent with objects loaded from module TapeAlert-MIB, use OidView Trap Manager SNMP Fault Management.
Statistics for

MIB TapeAlert-MIB:

Objects: 106 OIDS: 103 Object Groups: 0

Traps: 66 Notifications: 0 Notification Groups: 0

Tables: 2 Tabulars: 7 Scalars/Other: 28

Object Name	Object Identifier	Object Type
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nm	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2	OBJECT IDENTIFIER
system	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3	OBJECT IDENTIFIER
netPeripheral	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3.9	OBJECT IDENTIFIER
netTape	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3.9.7	OBJECT IDENTIFIER
tapeAlert	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3.9.7.1	OBJECT IDENTIFIER
control	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3.9.7.1.1	OBJECT IDENTIFIER
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tapeAlertTrap13	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3.9.7.1.13	TRAP-TYPE
tapeAlertTrap14	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3.9.7.1.14	TRAP-TYPE
tapeAlertTrap15	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3.9.7.1.15	TRAP-TYPE
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tapeAlertTrap257	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3.9.7.1.257	TRAP-TYPE
tapeAlertTrap258	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3.9.7.1.258	TRAP-TYPE
tapeAlertTrap259	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3.9.7.1.259	TRAP-TYPE
tapeAlertTrap260	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3.9.7.1.260	TRAP-TYPE
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tapeAlertTrap267	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3.9.7.1.267	TRAP-TYPE
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tapeAlertTrap274	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3.9.7.1.274	TRAP-TYPE
tapeAlertTrap275	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3.9.7.1.275	TRAP-TYPE
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tapeAlertTrap277	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3.9.7.1.277	TRAP-TYPE
tapeAlertTrap278	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3.9.7.1.278	TRAP-TYPE
tapeAlertTrap279	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3.9.7.1.279	TRAP-TYPE
tapeAlertTrap280	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3.9.7.1.280	TRAP-TYPE
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devTable	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3.9.7.1.3	OBJECT-TYPE
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devInfo	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3.9.7.1.3.1	OBJECT-TYPE
devNum	1.3.6.1.4.1.11.2.3.9.7.1.3.1.1	OBJECT-TYPE
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What is the TapeAlert architecture?

admin — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:41:20 +0000

TapeAlert software, such as SMARTMon-UX polls the tape drive, autochanger, or library via the SCSI, FibreChannel or iSCSI interface via SCSI commands and reads the

Block diagram of TapeAlert process

error and warning flags defined by the TapeAlert specification from the hardware. These flags are converted to diagnostic and status messages and made available to the user.

Tape Drive Implementation
Based on the principle of the tape drive or library performing constant self-diagnosis using its internal device-specific information, and then interpreting this into standard highlevel error flags
• Device firmware constantly checking for problems using internal device information, for example looking for:

Read or Write margin warning
Read or Write failure (hard error)
Hardware failure
Media worn out
Cleaning required
Cleaning tape worn out
Using non-data grade media

• When problem trigger conditions are met, then the appropriate TapeAlert error flag is set in the TapeAlert Log Sense page 0×2e.

TapeAlert Software Implementation
Software reads TapeAlert information via the Log Sense page, and actions any error flags that are set

• Actions are to log the pre-defined TapeAlert error message and notify user through normal error notification methods e.g. display on server console
• The TapeAlert error messages are related to the flag number (see TapeAlert specification) and have been extensively tested with users
• Error messages are clear and understandable, eg:

“The tape drive needs cleaning:
1. If the operation has stopped, eject the tape and clean the drive.
2. If the operation has not stopped, wait for it to finish and then clean the drive”

ANSI TapeAlert V3 Specification

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:25:47 +0000

The ANSI TapeAlert V3 Spec 12-MAY-1999 is located here. It covers information that programmers and hardware designers need to refer to.

TapeAlert error flags for tape drives and libraries

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:54:33 +0000

Below is a list of Industry Standard Tape Alert Error Flags. These “tape alert” flags are designed for single tape drives and robotic libraries. Please refer to the hardware vendor for a thorough explanation of these error flags:

Flag Number	Flag	Type	Required Host Message	Cause
1	Read Warning	W	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.	The drive is having severe trouble reading
2	Write Warning	W	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.	The drive is having severe trouble writing
3	Hard Error	W	The operation has stopped because an error has occurred while reading or writing data which the drive cannot correct.	The drive had a hard read or write error
4	Media	C	Your data is at risk:	Media cannot be written/read, or media performance is severely degraded
			1. Copy any data you require from this tape.
			2. Do not use this tape again.
			3. Restart the operation with a different tape.
5	Read Failure	C	The tape is damaged or the drive is faulty. Call the tape drive supplier helpline.	The drive can no longer read data from the tape
6	Write Failure	C	The tape is from a faulty batch or the tape drive is faulty:	The drive can no longer write data to the tape
			1. Use a good tape to test the drive.
			2. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
7	Media Life	W	The tape cartridge has reached the end of its calculated useful life:	The media has exceeded its specified life
			1. Copy any data you need to another tape
			2. Discard the old tape.
8	Not Data Grade	W	The tape cartridge is not data-grade. Any data you back up to the tape is at risk.	The drive has not been able to read the MRS stripes
			Replace the cartridge with a data-grade tape.
9	Write Protect	C	You are trying to write to a write-protected cartridge.	Write command is attempted to a write protected tape
			Remove the write-protection or use another tape
10	No Removal	I	You cannot eject the cartridge because the tape drive is in use.	Manual or s/w unload attempted when prevent media removal on
			Wait until the operation is complete before ejecting the cartridge
11	Cleaning Media	I	The tape in the drive is a cleaning cartridge.	Cleaning tape loaded in drive
12	Unsupported Format	I	You have tried to load a cartridge of a type which is not supported by this drive.	Attempted loaded of unsupported tape format, e.g. DDS2 in DDS1 drive
13	Recoverable Snapped Tape	C	The operation has failed because the tape in the drive has snapped:	Tape snapped/cut in the drive where media can be ejected
			1. Discard the old tape.
			2. Restart the operation with a different tape.
14	Unrecoverable Snapped Tape	C	The operation has failed because the tape in the drive has snapped:	Tape snapped/cut in the drive where media cannot be ejected
			1. Do not attempt to extract the tape cartridge.
			2. Call the tape drive supplier helpline.
15	Memory Chip in Cartridge Failure	W	The memory in the tape cartridge has failed, which reduces performance.	Memory chip failed in cartridge
			Do not use the cartridge for further backup operations.
16	Forced Eject	C	The operation has failed because the tape cartridge was manually ejected while the tape drive was actively writing or reading.	Manual or forced eject while drive actively writing or reading
17	Read Only Format	W	You have loaded a cartridge of a type that is read-only in this drive.	Media loaded that is read-only format
			The cartridge will appear as write-protected.
18	Tape Directory Corrupted on load	W	The directory on the tape cartridge has been corrupted.	Tape drive powered down with tape loaded, or permanent error prevented the tape directory being updated
			File search performance will be degraded. The tape directory can be rebuilt by reading all the data on the cartridge
19	Nearing Media Life	I	The tape cartridge is nearing the end of its calculated life.	Media may have exceeded its specified number of passes
			It is recommended that you:
			1. Use another tape cartridge for your next backup.
			2. Store this tape cartridge in a safe place in case you need to restore data from it
20	Clean Now	C	The tape drive needs cleaning:	The drive thinks it has a head clog, or needs cleaning
			1. If the operation has stopped, eject the tape and clean the drive
			2. If the operation has not stopped, wait for it to finish and then clean the drive.
			Check the tape drive users manual for device specific cleaning instructions.
21	Clean Periodic	W	The tape drive is due for routine cleaning:	The drive is ready for a periodic clean
			1. Wait for the current operation to finish.
			2. Then use a cleaning cartridge.
			Check the tape drive users manual for device specific cleaning instructions.
22	Expired Cleaning Media	C	The last cleaning cartridge used in the tape drive has worn out	The cleaning tape has expired
			1. Discard the worn out cleaning cartridge.
			2. Wait for the current operation to finish.
			3. Then use a new cleaning cartridge.
23	Invalid Cleaning Media	C	The last cleaning cartridge used in the tape drive was an invalid type:	Invalid cleaning tape type used
			1. Do not use this cleaning cartridge in this drive.
			2. Wait for the current operation to finish
			3. Then use a valid cleaning cartridge.
24	Retention Requested	W	The tape drive has requested a retention operation	The drive is having severe trouble reading or writing, which will be resolved by a retention cycle
25	Dual-Port Interface Error	W	A redundant interface port on the tape drive has failed	Failure of one interface port in a dual-port configuration, e.g. Fibrechannel
26	Cooling Fan Failure	W	A tape drive cooling fan has failed	Fan failure inside tape drive mechanism or tape drive enclosure
27	Power Supply	W	A redundant power supply has failed inside the tape drive enclosure. Check the enclosure users manual for instructions on replacing the failed power supply	Redundant PSU failure inside the tape drive enclosure or rack subsystem
28	Power Consumption	W	The tape drive power consumption is outside the specified range	Power consumption of the tape drive is outside specified range
29	Drive Maintenance	W	Preventive maintenance of the tape drive is required.	The drive requires preventative maintenance (not cleaning).
			Check the tape drive users manual for device specific preventive maintenance tasks or call the tape drive supplier helpline.
30	Hardware A	C	The tape drive has a hardware fault:	The drive has a hardware fault that requires reset to recover.
			1. Eject the tape or magazine.
			2. Reset the drive.
			3. Restart the operation.
31	Hardware B	C	The tape drive has a hardware fault:	The drive has a hardware fault which is not read/write related or requires a power cycle to recover.
			1. Turn the tape drive off and then on again.
			2. Restart the operation.
			3. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
			Check the tape drive users manual for device specific instructions on turning the device power on and off.
32	Interface	W	The tape drive has a problem with the host interface:	The drive has identified an interfacing fault
			1. Check the cables and cable connections.
			2. Restart the operation.
33	Eject Media	C	The operation has failed:	Error recovery action
			1. Eject the tape or magazine.
			2. Insert the tape or magazine again.
			3. Restart the operation.
34	Download Fail	W	The firmware download has failed because you have tried to use the incorrect firmware for this tape drive.	Firmware download failed
			Obtain the correct firmware and try again.
35	Drive Humidity	W	Environmental conditions inside the tape drive are outside the specified humidity range	Drive humidity limits exceeded
36	Drive Temperature	W	Environmental conditions inside the tape drive are outside the specified temperature range.	Drive temperature limits exceeded
37	Drive Voltage	W	The voltage supply to the tape drive is outside the specified range.	Drive voltage limits exceeded
38	Predictive Failure	C	A hardware failure of the tape drive is predicted. Call the tape drive supplier helpline.	Predictive failure of drive hardware
39	Diagnostics Required	W	The tape drive may have a fault. Check for availability of diagnostic information and run extended diagnostics if applicable.	The drive may have had a failure which may be identified by stored diagnostic information or by running extended diagnostics (eg Send Diagnostic)
			Check the tape drive users manual for instructions on running extended diagnostic tests and retrieving diagnostic data
40	Loader Hardware A	C	The changer mechanism is having difficulty communicating with the tape drive:	Loader mech. is having trouble communicating with the tape drive
			1. Turn the autoloader off then on.
			2. Restart the operation.
			3. If problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
41	Loader Stray Tape	C	A tape has been left in the autoloader by a previous hardware fault:	Stray tape left in loader after pervious error recovery
			1. Insert an empty magazine to clear the fault.
			2. If the fault does not clear, turn the autoloader off and then on again.
			3. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
42	Loader Hardware B	W	There is a problem with the autoloader mechanism.	Loader mech. has a hardware fault
43	Loader Door	C	The operation has failed because the autoloader door is open:	Tape changer door open
			1. Clear any obstructions from the autoloader door.
			2. Eject the magazine and then insert it again.
			3. If the fault does not clear, turn the autoloader off and then on again
			4. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
44	Loader Hardware C	C	The autoloader has a hardware fault:	The loader mechanism has a hardware fault that is not mechanically related
			1. Turn the autoloader off and then on again.
			2. Restart the operation.
			3. If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier helpline.
			Check the autoloader users manual for device specific instructions on turning the device power on and off.
45	Loader Magazine	C	The autoloader cannot operate without the magazine.	Loader magazine not present
			1. Insert the magazine into the autoloader
			2. Restart the operation.
46	Loader Predictive Failure	W	A hardware failure of the changer mechanism is predicted.	Predictive failure of loader mechanism hardware
			Call the tape drive supplier helpline.
50	Lost Statistics	W	Media statistics have been lost at some time in the past	Drive or library powered down with tape loaded
51	Tape directory invalid at unload	W	The tape directory on the tape cartridge just unloaded has been corrupted.	Error prevented the tape directory being updated on unload.
			File search performance will be degraded. The tape directory can be rebuilt by reading all the data.
52	Tape system area write failure	C	The tape just unloaded could not write its system area successfully:	Write errors while writing the system log on unload
			1. Copy data to another tape cartridge
			2. Discard the old cartridge
53	Tape system area read failure	C	The tape system area could not be read successfully at load time:	Read errors while reading the system area on load
			1. Copy data to another tape cartridge
			2. Discard the old cartridge
54	No start of data	C	The start of data could not be found on the tape:	Tape damaged, bulk erased, or incorrect format
			1. Check you are using the correct format tape
			2. Discard the tape or return the tape to your supplier

Objects: 106	OIDS: 103	Object Groups: 0
Traps: 66	Notifications: 0	Notification Groups: 0
Tables: 2	Tabulars: 7	Scalars/Other: 28