We have a 3466 which uses 3575 B-model drives and 3570 5GB cartridges.  We
too have experienced many VCR problems in the past.  There are four possible
fixes for these excessive problems.  1. Verify latest drive microcode. 2.
Clean tape drive. 3. Some tapes may be contaminated causing problems -
identify and replace tapes. 4. Get IBM to replace your tape drive.

Regards,
Keenan

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU]On Behalf Of
> Lisa Cabanas
> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2000 3:47 PM
> To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Subject: repairing vcr data-- excessive (IMO) and constantly throwing
> drives offline
>
>
> Hey and Howdy all you gurus!
>
> In searching thru the list, Richard Sims notes that this is due
> to old microcode
> in 3575 drives.  Well, could this be a similar problem for the
> 3570 drives in a
> 3570 ATL?  The microcode was updated in Sept/Nov of last year,
> but this problem
> has just now reared its ugly head.  The curious thing is, that I
> have 9 other
> identical (except for the people ;-) sites that aren't having
> this problem.
>
> Any thoughts, ideas, solutions?
>
> Or, should I just call IBM and have them give the ol' library the
> scope up the
> wazoo??
>
> Lisa
>