
A-16 Appendix A
Error Code and Qualifier Reference
Library Error Codes
33 21H Failed to detect a cartridge in the
drive.
• Run Recalibrate Library test,
followed by
Check Inventory
test.
• Power cycle.
36 24H Drive module failed to eject a
tape.
• Take the drive offline and
back online.
• Power cycle.
37 25H Plunge system went too far while
inserting a tape.
• Run
Recalibrate Library test,
followed by
Check Inventory
test.
• Power cycle.
38 26H Plunge system went too far while
unloading a tape.
• Make sure the drive is fully
inserted.
• Run
Recalibrate Library test.
42 2AH Drive module is missing or not
communicating.
• Check that the drive is
installed and online.
43 2BH The drive combination in the
library is not supported.
• Remove all relevant drives
so that there is only one
type in the library.
44 2CH Failed to detect a magazine
calibration target.
• Ensure the correct
magazine type is installed
in the library.
46 2EH Bar code reader is not working. • Run
Recalibrate Library test.
• Empty slot and download
new library firmware.
Table A-2 Error Code Qualifiers
Decimal
Error
Hex
Error
Description Recovery Method