This report shows conditions that may need maintenance action. Records that are included in other reports may not be listed in the system exception reports.
This exception report can be used to determine if the TAPE subsystem has excessive errors or is operating within acceptable limits.
The series contains the following types of reports:
| TYPE | REPORT |
|---|---|
| 1 | TAPE Subsystem Exception Report |
| 2 | TAPE Service Informational Messages (SIMs)
Informational Messages help you define a problem to IBM customer service personnel. |
| 3 | TAPE Media Informational Messages (MIMs)
Informational Messages help you define a problem to IBM customer service personnel. These reports work together to provide a picture of the errors occurring in the system. The TAPE subsystem exception report determines if your TAPE subsystem is experiencing an excessive amount of errors. |
The following table shows the type of error records and their source in the TAPE subsystem exception reports.
| TYPE | SOURCE |
|---|---|
| A3 | Tape devices (only 3590s) ; including controllers |
| OBR | Tape devices (only 3590s) ; including controllers |
Valid records that do not indicate a need for maintenance action may be shown in reports other than the subsystem exception.