ADSM-L

Re: Ramifications of delete vol xxxxxx discardd=y

2007-03-09 11:45:16
Subject: Re: Ramifications of delete vol xxxxxx discardd=y
From: Bob Booth <booth AT UIUC DOT EDU>
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2007 10:44:53 -0600
On Fri, Mar 09, 2007 at 10:08:47AM -0600, Bell, Charles (Chip) wrote:
> I understand your question, and "why" you would ask...   :)
>
> This is why...
> 03/09/07   10:05:38  ANR8944E Hardware or media error on drive 3592_1
>                       (/dev/rmt9) with volume V00040(OP=READ, Error Number=
>                       110, CC=0, KEY=03, ASC=11, ASCQ=00,
>                    SENSE=70.00.03.00.00.00.00.12.00.00.00.00.11.00.00.00.00-
>                       .00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00, Description=An
> undetermined error has occurred). Refer to Appendix D in the 'Messages'
> manual for recommended action. (SESSION: 41055, PROCESS: 308)
> 03/09/07   10:05:38  ANR8359E Media fault detected on 3592 volume V00040 in

Ouch.. and a 3592 no less.

If you do have active, inactive data on that tape, your best bet is to do
a 'restore volume' instead of a 'delete volume'.  If the cart does not
contain inactive data, blow it away, and get a warranty exchange on the cart!

2cents,

bob