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