
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Suggestions
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5 If the problem persists, use the tape diagnostic software to perform a
write/read test with 4 Gbytes of data.
6 Retry the backup operation. If the backup retry:
• Succeeds, the problem is resolved.
• Fails, contact Technical Support to resolve the possible problem
with the tape drive.
Caution: The write/read test will overwrite any data on the
tape. Always use a new/blank or “scratch” cartridge
for diagnostic write/read tests.
IF the diagnostic test . . . THEN . . .
completes normally, retry the backup operation
using the same new/blank or
“scratch” tape that you used for
the diagnostic write/read test.
If the backup retry:
• Succeeds, discard the
original data tape. The
problem is resolved.
• Fails, repeat steps 3 and 4 of
this procedure to clean the
tape drive a second time and
proceed to step 6.
fails, repeat steps 3 and 4 of this
procedure to clean the tape
drive a second time and
proceed to step 6.
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