HYDIN0048W (OP0048) A VOLSER VOLSER has an incorrect media type on the external label.

Explanation

The media-type label is damaged or the label does not match the media type.

Operator response

  1. Remove the cartridge from the convenience I/O station.
  2. Inspect the seventh and eighth characters on the media label. Insert the correct seventh and eighth characters representing the media type. See the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library Operator Guide for the procedure.
  3. Verify the correct VOLSER range has been defined for this cartridge.
  4. Place the cartridge in the convenience I/O station for insert processing.

Source

Physical Cartridge