Device error codes in the AIX system error log

Tivoli® Storage Manager logs some device errors in the AIX® system error log.

Device codes in the AIX system error log are described.

DEVICE ERROR and ERROR DESCRIPTION
ADSM_DD_LOG1 (0xAC3AB953)
DEVICE DRIVER SOFTWARE ERROR

This error is logged by the Tivoli Storage Manager device driver when a problem is suspected in theTivoli Storage Manager device driver software. If the Tivoli Storage Manager device driver issues a SCSI I/O command with an illegal operation code the command fails and the error is logged with this identifier. Report this error immediately to Tivoli Storage Manager Support.

Detail Data: Sense Data

The sense data contains information that can determine the cause of the error. Report all data in the error entry to Tivoli Storage Manager Support.

ADSM_DD_LOG2 (0x5680E405)
HARDWARE/COMMAND-ABORTED ERROR

This error is logged by the Tivoli Storage Manager device driver when the device reports a hardware error or stop-command error in response to a SCSI I/O command.

Detail Data: Sense Data

The sense data contains information that can determine which hardware component failed and why. To interpret the sense data for a particular device, refer to the SCSI specification manual for the device.

ADSM_DD_LOG3 (0x461B41DE)
MEDIA ERROR

This error is logged by the Tivoli Storage Manager device driver when a SCSI I/O command fails because of corrupted or incompatible media, or because a drive requires cleaning.

Detail Data: Sense Data

The sense data contains information that can determine the cause of the error. To interpret the sense data for a particular device, refer to the SCSI specification manual for the device.

ADSM_DD_LOG4 (0x4225DB66)
TARGET DEVICE GOT UNIT ATTENTION

This error is logged by the Tivoli Storage Manager device driver after receiving certain UNIT ATTENTION notifications from a device. UNIT ATTENTIONs are informational and usually indicate that some state of the device changed. For example, this error would be logged if the door of a library device was opened and then closed. Logging this event indicates that the activity occurred and that the library inventory might be changed.

Detail Data: Sense Data

The sense data contains information that describes the reason for the UNIT ATTENTION. To interpret the sense data for a particular device,see the SCSI specification manual for the device.

ADSM_DD_LOG5 (0xDAC55CE5)
PERMANENT UNKNOWN ERROR

This error is logged by the Tivoli Storage Manager device driver after receiving an unknown error from a device in response to a SCSI I/O command. If the error persists, report it to Tivoli Storage Manager support personnel.

Detail Data: Sense Data

The sense data consists of information that can determine the cause of the error. Report all data in the error entry to Tivoli Storage Manager Support.

ADSM_DD_LOG6 (0xBC539B26)
WARNING OR INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE FOR TARGET DEVICE

This error is logged by the Tivoli Storage Manager device driver after receiving a warning or informational message from a device in response to a SCSI I/O command. These informational messages might not be an indication of a problem. If the message persists, report it to Tivoli Storage Manager Suppport.

Detail Data: Sense Data

The sense data consists of information that can determine the reason for the message. Report all data in the entry to Tivoli Storage Manager Support.