Iomega® Tape 640VS and Tape 1600LTO Hardware Error Codes.
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Iomega Tape 640VS and 1600LTO error codes.

Error Code Description Details
3 0 81 Invalid command error Indicates the tape drive received an undefined command or invalid parameter.
3 0 82 Device status not suitable to execute this command If the robotics are busy, some commands cannot be executed at the same time. This error indicates a probable violation. This is not an error condition, but it does result in Busy being reported to the host for the requested SCSI command.
3 0 83 Inventory not valid The cartridge inventory is not valid because of manual changes or previous fatal errors. Update the inventory using the Re-inventory option in the Configuration menu.
3 0 84 Source empty There is no cartridge in the location from which a cartridge move was issued.
3 0 85 Destination full The location to which a cartridge move was issued already contains a cartridge.
3 0 86 Import/Export slot access rejected User attempted to access the Import/Export slot, but media removal was prevented by the host.
3 0 87 Operation timeout A command did not complete in the required amount of time.
3 0 88 Communications error during loop-back Cycle power on the tape drive and attempt the operation again. If the error recurs, contact Technical Support.
3 0 89 System Test timeout There was a communication timeout between the drive and loader during the System Test.
3 0 8F Recovered Loader error Loader error recovery successful. Your diagnostic tool can provide details of the original loader error.
3 0 90 Mechanical Initialization failure The robotics were not able to move to the safe mechanical initialization position. Manual intervention is necessary.
3 0 91 Inventory scan failure Fatal robotics error occurred during the inventory scan.
3 0 92 Pre position failed Belt positioning error occurred during 'Pre position' command.
3 0 93 Cartridge load error A failure occurred while trying to load a cartridge from a slot to the drive.
3 0 94 Cartridge unload error A failure occurred while trying to unload a cartridge from the drive to its slot.
3 0 95 Import error An error occurred while trying to import a data cartridge to a carousel slot.
3 0 96 Export error An error occurred while trying to export a data cartridge from its carousel slot. This can be caused by an empty slot that is expected to be full.
3 0 A0 Carousel motion failure An error occurred during carousel movement (position not found). Could be caused by a missing or misaligned cartridge carrier, an obstruction or unexpected cartridge in either the carousel path or Import/Export slot.
3 0 A1 Cartridge transport position error The cartridge transport element is unable to reach its desired position. Failure occurred while trying to place a cartridge into or remove a cartridge from the drive or a slot.
3 0 A2 Gripper position error Gripper unable to reach position.
3 0 A3 Cartridge pick error An error occurred while trying to pull a cartridge from the drive or a carousel slot.
3 0 A4 Import/Export slot position error The Import/Export slot door was not in the requested position during device operation. Can be caused by manually opening the door or a cartridge or other obstruction is blocking the door. Try removing the cartridge or obstruction, then power cycle or reset the tape drive.
3 0 A5 Fan error The tape drive processor detected a fan error.
3 0 B0 ROM error Cycle power on the tape drive and attempt the operation again. If the error recurs, contact Technical Support.
3 0 B1 RAM error Cycle power on the tape drive and attempt the operation again. If the error recurs, contact Technical Support.
3 0 B2 NVRAM error Cycle power on the tape drive and attempt the operation again. If the error recurs, contact Technical Support.
3 0 B3 Controller timer failure An unrecoverable failure has occurred in the controller timer circuit.
3 0 B4 Loader to drive communication IC error A failure in IC handling loader to drive communication.
3 0 B5 Display error Cycle power on the tape drive and attempt the operation again. If the error recurs, contact Technical Support.
3 0 B6 Memory failure Cycle power on the tape drive and attempt the operation again. If the error recurs, contact Technical Support.
3 0 B7 Timeout on tape drive command Cycle power on the tape drive and attempt the operation again. If the error recurs, contact Technical Support.
3 0 BC Drive bug-checked Cycle power on the tape drive and attempt the operation again. If the error recurs, contact Technical Support.
3 0 BF Fatal error Cycle power on the tape drive and attempt the operation again. If the error recurs, contact Technical Support.

  15 August 2003