Function code 5: Copy drive dump

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Function code 5 copies data from a drive memory dump (captured in Function Code 4) to the beginning of a scratch (blank) data cartridge.

Attention: For this function, insert only a scratch (blank) data cartridge or a cartridge that might be overwritten. During the test, the drive overwrites the data on the cartridge.
Note: If you inserted an invalid tape cartridge, error code J or 7 appears in the SCD. If you inserted a write-protected cartridge, or the media has read-only compatibility, error code P appears in the SCD. In either case, the tape drive unloads the cartridge and exits Maintenance mode after the cartridge is removed.

Procedure

  1. Place the drive in Maintenance mode. For instructions, see Entering Maintenance mode.
  2. Press Unload once per second until 5 displays in the SCD. If you cycle past the wanted code, press Unload once per second until the code reappears.
  3. Press and hold Unload for 3 or more seconds, then release it to select the function.
  4. Press Unload once per second to cycle through the following functions:
    • 5-0: no function
    • 5-1: copy memory dump to tape; clears RAM memory dump
    • 5-2: copy memory dump to flash memory; clears RAM memory dump
    • 5-3: erase flash memory
    If you cycle past the wanted code, press Unload once per second until the code reappears.
  5. Press and hold Unload for 3 or more seconds, then release it to select one of the functions.
  6. If you selected 5-0 the drive exits Maintenance mode. If you selected 5-2 or 5-3 the SCD changes to a flashing 5 while the procedure is completing. After the procedure is completed the drive exits Maintenance mode. If you selected 5-1 the SCD changes to a flashing C indicating that a data cartridge is to be inserted.
  7. Insert a scratch (blank) data cartridge within 60 seconds, or the drive exits Maintenance mode. Ensure that the scratch cartridge is not write protected, or the tape drive exits Maintenance mode. The SCD flashes the selection number while the function is completing.
    • If the copy operation completes successfully, the tape drive rewinds and unloads the tape, and exits Maintenance mode after the cartridge is removed.
    • If the copy operation fails, an error code displays in the SCD. To determine the error, locate the code in Table 1. The tape drive unloads the tape cartridge and exits Maintenance mode after the cartridge is removed.