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System Messages Guide for DLm8500
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CONTENTS
Contents
CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................... 3
PREFACE ......................................................................................................................................... 4
DLm System Messages ...................................................................................................................... 6
Message format .................................................................................................................................................. 6
DLm system messages ........................................................................................................................................ 6
DLm KMIP System Messages .......................................................................................................... 159
KMIP Client Message Format.......................................................................................................................... 159
KMIP messages .............................................................................................................................................. 159
z/OS System Messages .................................................................................................................. 169
DLMCMD Messages ....................................................................................................................................... 169
DLMHOST Messages ....................................................................................................................................... 170
DLMLIB Messages ........................................................................................................................................... 173
DLMSCR Messages ......................................................................................................................................... 173
DLMVER Messages ......................................................................................................................................... 176
GENSTATS Messages ..................................................................................................................................... 176
DLm Healthcheck Messages ........................................................................................................... 179
Healthcheck messages .................................................................................................................................... 179
DLm Messages that Generate ConnectEMC Events ......................................................................... 203
Errors that generate ConnectEMC events ...................................................................................................... 203
DLMAUT System Messages ........................................................................................................... 205
Message format .............................................................................................................................................. 205
DLMAUT system messages ................................................................................................................ 205
DLm System Alert Messages ........................................................................................................... 221
System alerts ................................................................................................................................................... 221
DLm TeS System Messages ........................................................................................................... 239
Message format .............................................................................................................................................. 239
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PREFACE
As part of an effort to improve its product lines, EMC periodically releases revisions of its
software and hardware. Therefore, some functions described in this document might not be
supported by all versions of the software or hardware currently in use. The product release notes
provide the most up-to-date information on product features.
Contact your EMC technical support professional if a product does not function properly or does
not function as described in this document.
NOTE:
This document was accurate at publication time. Go to EMC Online Support
(https:// support.emc.com) to ensure that you are using the latest version of
this document.
Audience
This guide describes user and error messages for software on a DLm system. It is part of the
EMC DLm documentation set, and is intended for use by system operators to assist in day-today operation.
Related documentation
The following EMC publication provides additional information:
DLm User Guide for DLm 8500 with Data Domain
DLm User Guide for DLm8500 with VMAX
Special notice conventions used in this document
EMC uses the following conventions for special notices:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
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NOTE:
Presents information that is important, but not hazard-related
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Typographical conventions
EMC uses the following type style conventions in this document:
Bold
Italic Use for full titles of publications referenced in text
Monospace
Use for names of interface elements, such as names of
windows,
dialog boxes, buttons, fields, tab names, key
names, and menu paths (what the user specifically selects or
clicks)
Use for:
System code
System output, such as an error message or script
Pathnames, filenames, prompts, and syntax
Commands and options
Where to get help
EMC support, product, and licensing information can be obtained as follows: Product information
For documentation, release notes, software updates, or information about EMC products, go to
EMC Online Support at https://support.emc.com.
Technical support
Go to EMC Online Support and click Service Center. You will see several options for contacting
EMC Technical Support. Note that to open a service request, you must have a valid support
agreement. Contact your EMC sales representative for details about obtaining a valid support
agreement or with questions about your account.
Your comments
Your suggestions will help us continue to improve the accuracy, organization, and overall quality
of the user publications. Send your opinions of this document to techpubcomments@emc.com.
Monospace italic Use for variables
Monospace bold
Use for user input
[ ] Square brackets enclose optional values
| Vertical bar indicates alternate selections - the bar means
“or”
{ } Braces enclose content that the user must specify,
such as x or y or z
Ellipses indicate nonessential information omitted from the
example
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DLm System Messages
Message format
The EMC DLm system message format is:
DLmxxxxy
where:
xxxx
= message number
y
= message class:
I (Informational)
W (Warning)
E (Error)
DLm system messages
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DLm0000I
DLm0010I
DLm0011I
This section lists the DLm system messages, description, system action and the recommended
user action.
<debugging message>
Description:
debugging level is set to 1 or higher.
System Action: None.
User Action:
a debugging mode. For best performance, debugging should be left off unless directed
otherwise by Dell EMC Support. Enter the command 'SET DEBUG=0' to turn debugging off.
Compression hardware [not] available
Description:
controller.
System Action:
configuration or operator command), the card will be used for compressing and decompressing
virtual tape data.
User Action:
Compression driver version: x.x.x
Various debugging messages are displayed if the virtual tape application's
You really shouldn't be seeing any DLm0000I messages unless you have invoked
This message reports on the availability of a hardware compression card in the
If a hardware compression card is present (and is not disabled through
None.
Description:
driver.
System Action: None.
User Action:
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This message displays the version number of the hardware compression card
None.
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Compression card #n: id=xx (model) version=nnn state=xxxxxxxx
DLm0013I
DLm0014E
DLm0015E
DLm0016E
Description:
installed in the controller.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Hardware compression/decompression [set] [changed from TRUE/FALSE/FORCE]
to TRUE/FALSE/FORCE [(disabled - stall detected)]
Description:
decompression features.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Unknown hardware compression card, id=0xXXXX
Description:
System Action:
problem is resolved and the controller is restarted.
User Action:
Hardware compression driver error
Description:
System Action:
problem is resolved and the controller is restarted.
User Action:
Device <devicename> Error opening hardware compression driver: <error
message>
This message displays information about the hardware compression card(s)
None.
This message reports on the status of the hardware compression and
None.
The identity of the hardware compression adapter cannot be determined.
Hardware compression and decompression will not be available until the
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An error has occurred while initializing the hardware compression adapter.
Hardware compression and decompression will not be available until the
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Description:
System Action:
until the problem is resolved and the controller is restarted.
User Action:
An error has occurred while opening the hardware compression adapter.
Hardware compression and decompression will not be available for this device
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0017I
Removing all .lk file locks owned by this system...
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
During startup, all file locks held by this application, if any, are removed.
All .lk file locks owned by this system are removed.
None.
DLm0018E
Error creating <processname> thread, rc=nn: <error message>
Description:
System Action:
some functionality may be disabled or impaired.
User Action:
The application was not able to start the specified task.
If this error occurs during startup, the application may terminate. In any case,
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0019E
Error allocating memory for <name>: <error message>
Description:
System Action:
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An internal memory allocation error has occurred.
Depending on the error, the controller may abend or may need to be restarted
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to regain some functionality.
User Action:
Cannot verify <feature> license: <error message>
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
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DLm0021E
DLm0022E
DLm0023E
DLm0024E
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
<parameter=value> incompatible with <license> license
Description:
System Action:
error is in a SET command the command is rejected.
User Action:
Unable to find userid 'vtape'
Description:
does not exist on the system.
System Action:
User Action:
Unable to switch to user and group 'vtape'
Description:
was unable to switch to this ID.
System Action:
User Action:
Program not started with effective userid 'root'
The controller was unable to validate the license for the specified feature.
The specified feature will not be available.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The specified parameter is not compatible with the specified licensed feature.
If the error is in the configuration file, the application startup terminates. If the
Contact Dell EMC Support for additional assistance.
The virtual tape application must run under the user ID 'vtape', but this user ID
Application startup terminates.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The virtual tape application must run under the user ID 'vtape', but the application
Application startup terminates.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
The virtual tape application must be started under the userid 'root'.
Application startup terminates.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0026E
Pid file <filename> must be full path name. Use -? for Help
Description:
argument.
System Action:
User Action:
The command line that starts the virtual tape application contains an invalid
Application startup terminates.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0027E
Failed to fork daemon: <error message>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
The application failed to daemonize itself.
Application startup terminates.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0028E
Internal Error calling setsid: <error message>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
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The application failed to daemonize itself.
Application startup terminates.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
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Internal Error changing working directory to '/': <error message>
DLm0030I
DLm0031E
DLm0032E
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Traces are [un]buffered
Description:
to disk periodically) by default for better performance. If the environment variable
BTITRACEUNBUFFERED has been set to any value when the application starts, trace files are
written in an unbuffered manner (every event is written to disk immediately).
System Action: None.
User Action:
otherwise by Dell EMC Support. When traces are buffered be sure to enter the command 'Save
Trace' to write all trace buffers to disk before examining or copying the trace files.
Cannot create PID file <filename>: <error message>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Trace task error reading pipe, errno=0x<xx> (<nnn>)
The application failed to daemonize itself.
Application startup terminates.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The virtual tape application trace files are buffered (saved in memory and written
The buffered default should be sufficient for most tracing needs, unless directed
The application failed to create the process ID file.
Application startup terminates.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0033E
DLm0034I
DLm0035E
Description:
System Action:
from the device trace.
User Action:
Error writing to <file type> file <filename>: <error message>
Description:
System Action:
specified file.
User Action:
to determine the cause of the failure. If the problem cannot be corrected, contact Dell EMC
Support for assistance.
<STDOUT/STDERR message>
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
Error creating directory 'directory': <error message>
Description:
to create the directory. This error can only occur during application startup.
System Action:
User Action:
An I/O error has occurred during device tracing.
The application attempts to continue tracing. One or more events may be lost
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An I/O error occurred while writing to the specified file.
The application continues running without writing additional messages to the
Refer to any earlier message(s) and the 'error message' portion of this message
A message was received from Standard OUT or Standard ERROR.
None.
The specified directory did not exist, and the virtual tape application was not able
Application startup terminates.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
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Error closing <file type> file <filename>: <error message>
DLm0037E
DLm0038I
DLm0039E
DLm0040E
Description:
the reason for the failure.
System Action:
User Action:
Error creating/opening <feature> message pipe: <error message>
Description:
during application startup.
System Action:
'error message' text explains the reason for the failure.
User Action:
Creating directory 'directory'
Description:
directory.
System Action:
User Action:
Error opening output <file type> file <filename>: <error message>
Description:
during application startup.
System Action:
for the failure.
User Action:
Product Serial Number Tag not defined.
The specified file was not successfully closed. The 'error message' text explains
If you are unable to correct the problem, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An error occurred while initializing the specified feature. This error can only occur
Application startup terminates or continues without the specified feature. The
If you are unable to correct the problem, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The specified directory did not exist, so the application is now creating the
The specified directory is created.
None.
The specified output file was not successfully opened. This error can only occur
Application startup terminates. The 'error message' text explains the reason
If you are unable to correct the problem, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Description:
System Action:
defined for proper operation.
User Action:
The system does not have the required Product Serial Number Tag defined.
Application startup terminates. The Product Serial Number Tag must be
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0041E
Device <devicename> error <nnn> going online
Description:
occur during application startup or non disruptive configuration.
System Action:
User Action:
device is correct. If the problem recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The specified device was not able to go online to the channel. This error can only
Application startup or non-disruptive-configuration update terminates.
Verify in the configuration file that the channel configuration data for the specified
DLm0042E
Error <nnn> going live to channel. Interface=n, slot=nnnnnn
Description:
System Action:
Virtuent is restarted.
User Action:
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The channel interface number 'n' was not able to go online to the channel.
This channel interface will be out of service until the problem is corrected and
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
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Guaranteed Replication on all syncs is configured/set ON/OFF
DLm0044E
DLm0045E
DLm0046W
Description:
ON/OFF. If on, a replication-refresh will be done on all syncs. The default is OFF.
System Action: None.
User Action:
WARNING: /var filesystem usage at nn%
Description:
this filesystem were to fill, it might have a detrimental effect on the system operation.
System Action:
in usage as long as the usage exceeds the designated warning level.
User Action:
filesystem.
Error getting status of <filesystem> filesystem: <error message>
Description:
filesystem.
System Action:
the capacity limits of certain filesystems) may not be functional.
User Action:
/var has <nnn> remaining bytes, debugging messages turned off
The application is configured/set to have Guaranteed Replication on all syncs
None.
The specified critical system filesystem is starting to run low in free disk space. If
Warning messages will continue to be displayed at every percentage of change
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance in freeing space on the designated
An unexpected error occurred while trying to get information about the specified
The system will continue to run, but some features (such as warnings about
If this problem recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0047E
DLm0048E
DLm0049E
DLm0050E
Description:
filesystem, where the messages are stored, is starting to fill.
System Action:
User Action:
filesystem.
Internal Error <function>: <error message>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Internal Error <process>: <error message>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Internal Error <function>: <error message>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Invalid command line parameter: <value>. use -? for help
A debugging mode that writes messages to the console log is active, and the /var
The debugging mode is turned off to suppress further debugging messages.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance in freeing space on the designated
An internal error has occurred.
The function listed cannot be completed.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An internal error has occurred.
Application terminates.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An internal error has occurred due to external conditions.
The function listed cannot be completed.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Description:
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The command line that starts the virtual tape application contains an invalid
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argument.
System Action:
User Action:
In config file, <value> is no longer a configurable item and is ignored.
Application startup terminates.
Correct the command line argument(s) and restart the virtual tape application.
DLm0052E
DLm0053E
DLm0054E
DLm0056I
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
file.
Invalid command line Configuration File Name parameter: <value>. Use -?
for Help
Description:
argument.
System Action:
User Action:
btifc channel driver status: unknown service / not running
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Application startup failed
Description:
explained the error(s) that occurred.
System Action:
User Action:
Channel driver version is x.x.x
The configuration file contains a deprecated configurable item.
The offending line in the config file is ignored. Initialization continues.
No action required. Line is ignored. Recommend deleting obsolete line from config
The command line that starts the virtual tape application contains an invalid
Application startup terminates.
Correct the command line argument(s) and restart the virtual tape application.
The channel driver is either not installed or is not running.
Application startup terminates.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An error occurred during startup. One or more preceding messages should have
Application startup terminates.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
This message displays the version number of the channel adapter driver.
None.
DLm0057E
This application requires minimum channel driver version x.x.x!
Description:
version of the virtual tape application. Message DLm0056I that precedes this message identifies
the channel adapter driver currently loaded.
System Action:
User Action:
The channel adapter driver is below the minimum release level required by this
Application startup terminates.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0058I
Device <devicename> MIHn set to nnn seconds
Description:
reports to the Host has been set to the specified value. "MIHn" will be MIH1 or MIH2. MIH1 is
the primary or "fast" MIH value that most Host operating systems use for most CCWs, such as
reads and writes. MIH2 is the secondary or "slow" MIH value that some Hosts use for certain
long-running CCWs such as Locate, FSF, and Data Security Erase commands. By default, the
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application sets these values to 3000 and 18000 seconds, respectively.
System Action:
Data command.
User Action:
Rotating statistics file <filename>
The specified value is reported to the Host on the next Read Configuration
None.
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DLm0060E
DLm0061E
DLm0062E
DLm0064E
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
There is already an instance of <program> running
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
copy.
Cannot register <function> handler: <error message>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Error opening Alert FIFO <filename>: <error message>
Description:
alert (error and warning) information from the channel adapter drivers.
System Action:
will not be noted by the application.
User Action:
Alert FIFO has been closed
The statistics file <filename> has been saved, zipped, and then cleared.
None.
Another copy of the virtual tape application is currently running.
The second copy of the virtual tape application terminates.
Make sure that the application is not already running before starting a second
This internal error can only occur during application startup.
Application startup terminates.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The virtual tape application was not able to open the pipe over which it receives
The virtual tape application continues to function, but channel adapter alerts
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Description:
are warning and error messages about channel adapter problems, to the virtual tape application.
System Action:
noted by the application.
User Action:
The channel driver has closed the pipe over which it sends alert messages, which
The application continues to function, but channel adapter alerts will not be
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0065E
Invalid data (nn bytes) read from Alert FIFO
Description:
application.
System Action:
noted by the application.
User Action:
The channel driver has sent an unrecognized alert message to the virtual tape
The application continues to function, but channel adapter alerts will not be
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0066E
Error creating/opening Read named pipe <filename>: <error message>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
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This internal error can only occur during application startup.
Application startup terminates.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
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BusyType set to Busy/Immediate/Deferred
DLm0068I
DLm0069I
DLm0070I
Description:
off the host under busy conditions. The default is to send a true busy signal.
System Action:
an immediate command retry for "immediate", and a deferred command retry for "deferred".
User Action:
Changing this value could cause channel errors.
Testing of compressed data set ON [(CRYPT)]/OFF
Description:
compressed before writing it to the virtual tape library, by decompressing it and comparing it to
the original data sent from the host.
System Action:
decompressed, and if encrypted also decrypted, then compared to the original data from the
host before it is written to the virtual tape library. If a discrepancy is found, an error is returned
to the Host's write CCW. Setting this option to ON tells Virtuent to perform the decompression
test but after compression but before encryption. If this option is turned OFF, no internal data
integrity check is performed after compression before writing the data to the tape library.
User Action:
Resetting Events will [not] be sent to firmware
Description:
ID or assignment, such as a physical removal of paths or a system reset or restarting of the
virtual tape application. Normally after a resetting event has occurred the next command sent
by the Host receives a resetting event unit check to notify the Host that the resetting event
occurred. The Host should respond appropriately by restoring the device's pathgroup ID and
assignment information, and re-issue the unit-checked command. In addition, some channels
expect a low-level indication that a resetting event has occurred. By default, the virtual tape
application sends this special indication to the channel along with the unit check. For exceptional
conditions, the application can be configured to NOT send the low-level resetting event
indication to the channel when it sends a resetting event unit check to the Host. This message
is displayed at virtual tape application startup and whenever the low-level channel resetting
event notification option is switched on or off.
System Action:
this option is set OFF.
User Action:
should NOT be configured OFF. Under rare conditions, a channel may not correctly handle the
low-level channel resetting event indicator, and channel errors may occur. In this case, consult
Dell EMC Support before configuring this option off. Also see message DLm0082I.
<emulation type> emulation version set to n
The virtual tape application can be configured to send various status codes to hold
The virtual tape application sends a busy status if BusyType is set to "busy",
None. Do not change this setting unless directed to do so by Dell EMC Support.
By default, Virtuent performs an internal data integrity check of data it has
If this option is set to CRYPT (the default), data compressed by Virtuent is
It is recommended that this option always be left set to CRYPT (the default).
A resetting event is any event that resets a channel-attached device's pathgroup
Low-level channel resetting event status will not be sent to the channel when
None. Under normal conditions, the low-level channel resetting event indication
Description:
emulation version.
System Action: None.
User Action:
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The virtual tape application is configured to invoke the specified channel adapter
None.
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No channel interface cards present!
DLm0073E
DLm0074E
DLm0075I
DLm0076I
Description:
occur during application startup.
System Action:
User Action:
Interface #<n> (slot <nnnnnn>) returned bad status = <nnn>
Description:
application. This error can only occur during startup.
System Action:
User Action:
Interface #<n> (slot <nnnnnn>) error getting <adapter info>
Description:
application. This error can only occur during startup.
System Action:
User Action:
Interface #n: n (0xxxxxx) bus:n slot:n type:n (adaptertype) media:n
(mediatype)
Description:
controller. This message is displayed at startup and in response to the QUERY ALL or QUERY
CHANNEL ADAPTER command.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Interface #n: [hardware s/n | s/n override] xxxxxxxxxxxx
No channel interface adapters were detected in the system. This error can only
Application startup terminates.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The specified channel interface adapter returned an error status to the virtual tape
Application startup terminates.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The specified channel interface adapter returned an error status to the virtual tape
Application startup terminates.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
This message displays information about the channel interface adapter(s) in the
None.
Description:
controller. This message is displayed at startup and in response to the QUERY ALL or QUERY
CHANNEL ADAPTER command.
System Action: None.
User Action:
This message displays information about the channel interface adapter(s) in the
None.
DLm0078I
Disk usage WARNING level set to nn%
Description:
when usage reaches nn% full.
System Action: None.
User Action:
The virtual tape application is configured to warn about tape library disk utilization
None.
DLm0079I
Disk space RECOVER level [set to nn%]/[is N/A]
Description:
recover disk space when disk utilization reaches nn% full. If "is N/A" is displayed, the Erase
Policy is set to a "time-to-live" policy rather than a space-usage policy, so the RECOVER setting
is irrelevant.
System Action: None.
User Action:
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The virtual tape application is configured to start erasing scratch tape volumes to
None.
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Device <devicename> UNISYS detected
DLm0081I
DLm0082I
DLm0083I
Description:
attached to a Unisys Host. This message will be displayed once for each virtual device attached
to a Unisys.
System Action:
between an IBM and a Unisys Host.
User Action:
Support should be contacted for assistance).
Interface #n: Current state <state>; Desired state <state>
Description:
controller. This message is displayed at startup and in response to the QUERY ALL or QUERY
CHANNEL ADAPTER command.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Resetting Events will [not] be ignored
Description:
ID or assignment, such as a physical removal of paths or a system reset or restarting of the
virtual tape application. Normally after a resetting event has occurred the next command sent
by the Host receives a resetting event unit check to notify the Host that the resetting event
occurred. The Host should respond appropriately by restoring the device's pathgroup ID and
assignment information, and re-issue the unit-checked command. Occasionally, especially with
older standalone IPL programs, a Host may not handle a resetting event unit check correctly. In
this case, the controller can be configured to NOT send resetting event unit checks. This
message is displayed when resetting event notification is turned on or off.
System Action:
User Action:
resetting events. Doing so can cause problems when varying on devices to a Host that does
properly handle, and actually expects, resetting event unit checks. Contact Dell EMC Support
for more information.
Compression level set to n (0=none,1=faster,10=smaller)
The virtual tape application has detected that the specified virtual device is
The application will automatically make accommodations for the differences
None (unless the Host is not actually a Unisys Host, in which case Dell EMC
This message displays information about the channel interface adapter(s) in the
None.
A resetting event is any event that resets a channel-attached device's pathgroup
Resetting event unit checks will not be sent to the Host when this option is set.
None. Under normal conditions, the controller should NOT be configured to ignore
Description:
file, or by the SET COMPRESSION command. The compression level ranges from 0 (no
compression at all) to 10 (maximum compression with maximum overhead). The default
compression level is 1 (minimum compression with minimum overhead).
System Action: None.
User Action:
This message displays the compression level set by default, in the configuration
None.
DLm0084I
Disk space RECOVERAMT amount set to nn%
Description:
recover disk space when disk usage has been reduced by RECOVERAMT percent of space.
System Action: None.
User Action:
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The virtual tape application is configured to stop erasing scratch tape volumes to
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<feature> support enabled
DLm0086I
DLm0087I
DLm0088I
DLm0089I
Description:
configuration file.
System Action:
User Action:
<WORM-filesystem-type> default retention: nn Days/Months/Years
Description:
in the configuration file.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Checking of CRCs from channel set ON|OFF
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Sending of CRCs to channel set ON|OFF
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
UNISYS set ON/OFF for device <devicename> / ALL devices
This message displays if support for an optional feature is enabled in the
The optional feature is enabled.
None.
This message displays if there is a WORM filesystem default retention period set
None.
DLm0090I
DLm0091I
DLm0092E
Description:
System Action:
a Unisys Host for the specified device(s).
User Action:
have done this).
AMDD feature turned ON/OFF [for device devicename]/[for all devices]
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
AMDD pad boundary is <nnnn> (0xXX) (SET this way/configured this way/by
default)
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
SET AMDD cannot specify a specific device
Description:
setting and cannot be SET by individual device.
System Action:
User Action:
The SET UNISYS command has been accepted for a device or all devices.
The virtual tape application will adjust for the differences between an IBM and
None (unless the Host is not actually a Unisys Host, in which case you shouldn't
The AMDD feature has been set ON or OFF.
None.
The AMDD pad boundary has been set to the designated value.
None.
For Dell EMC DLm and MDL-1000DD/2000DD models only, AMDD is a global
The SET command is ignored.
None.
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AMDD support for <application-type> is ON/OFF
DLm0094I
DLm0095I
DLm0096I
Description:
This option affects writing of data only; regardless of this setting, reading of all data types
previously written by AMDD is always supported.
System Action: None.
User Action:
AMDD DD marker insertion algorithm: <method>
Description:
specified algorithm. This option applies only to FDR Upstream data being written to a Data
Domain filesystem. The possible options are: STANDARD - No "extra" markers are inserted
(default) MARKEVERYD - A marker is inserted on every data record MARKFILES - A marker is
inserted on the first data record of every file MARKEVERY8KD - A marker is inserted on every
8K data record MARK8K - A marker is inserted at every 8K interval in the file MARK16K - A
marker is inserted at every 16K interval in the file MARK32K - A marker is inserted at every 32K
interval in the file
System Action: None.
User Action:
AMDD DD <configuration information>
Description:
Upstream data being written to a Data Domain filesystem. The values which may be displayed
include: <minimum markable block size is nnnn> This node is configured to insert AMDD DD
markers only on segments of data larger than <nnnn> bytes. <maximum marker length is nnnn>
This node is configured to write AMDD DD markers no larger than <nnnn> bytes.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Erase Policy: [retain for up to <nn> hours/days] [Space needed]
This node is configured to perform AMDD processing on the specified data type.
None.
This node is configured to insert "extra" DD markers into AMDD records using the
None.
These messages describe configuration parameters that apply specifically to FDR
None.
Description:
"Space needed" indicates that the erase policy is to erase scratch tapes when the tape library
disk usage reaches the RECOVER setting. "retain for up to..." indicates that the erase policy is
to erase scratch tapes when they reach the age specified in hours or days, or when space is
needed if the "Space needed" policy is also in effect, whichever occurs first.
System Action: None.
User Action:
This message displays the current erase policy or policies for this controller.
None.
DLm0097I
Maximum continuous erase time set to <nn> seconds
Description:
application will spend erasing scratch tapes that have exceeded the TTL erase policy period. If
the TTL erase time is exceeded, the application stops erasing for a short period before resuming
erasing. The default time is 30 seconds.
System Action: None.
User Action:
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This message displays the current maximum amount of continuous time that the
None.
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Static encryption initialized [<#keys> keys ready] [only for decryption]
DLm0099I
DLm0100I
DLm0102I
Description:
number of keys available for encryption and decryption. If both encryption (KMIP and static)
were initialized, 7801 message also will be shown. In this case static keys will be used only for
decryption and [only for decryption] line will occur.
System Action: None.
User Action:
New mount on already-mounted drive will be allowed
Description:
request for a drive that already has a virtual tape volume mounted.
System Action:
has a tape mounted, and the drive had received an Unassign command from the Host while that
tape was mounted, the application will unload the tape and honor the new mount request.
User Action:
Dell EMC Support for more assistance.
Configuration file opened: <filename>
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
Configuration file is <filename>
Static encryption capability was initialized successfully. <#keys> shows the
None.
The virtual tape application has been explicitly configured to honor a mount
If the virtual tape application receives a mount request on a drive that already
None. This option is not recommended except in specific circumstances. Contact
The specified input configuration file was successfully opened.
None.
DLm0104W
DLm0105E
DLm0106I
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
Device <devicename> Warning: no tapelib found for path: <directory>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
<command> command is no longer supported
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Guaranteed Replication / Replication on RUN enabled on <nn> devices,
checking for any replicating filesystems...
Description:
Replication on RUN feature.
System Action:
filesystem. A subsequent DLm0161I message will be displayed for each tape library found to be
on a replicating filesystem.
User Action:
Displays the name of the configuration file currently in use.
None.
During logging of volume statistics, the specified directory was not found.
The volume statistics record will not be recorded.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The virtual tape application no longer supports this command.
None, the command is ignored.
None.
<nn> virtual tape drives are configured to support the Guaranteed Replication or
Each of the tape library directories will be checked to see if it is a replicating
None.
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Guaranteed Replication timeout set to <nnn> seconds
DLm0109I
DLm0111I
DLm0113E
Description:
complete. If replication does not complete within this time, an error indication is returned to the
host's command that triggered the replication refresh.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Scratch mounts will [not] ignore full filesystems (UseFullFS=TRUE/FALSE)
Description:
SIZE= value) will be skipped when searching for a scratch tape. This option can be overridden
with the "UseFullFS TRUE" configuration option or "SET UseFullFS=TRUE" command.
System Action:
is requested.
User Action:
Maximum tape block size set to nnn
Description:
size different from the default of 500K.
System Action:
specified block size.
User Action:
ScratchSearchMethod is no longer a supported option
The system is configured to wait <nnn> seconds for a replication-refresh to
None.
By default, filesystems with less than a full tape's worth (based on the current
Unless overridden, full filesystems will be bypassed when a scratch tape mount
None.
The virtual tape application has been configured to support a maximum tape block
The virtual tape application will support host reads and writes up to the
None. Do not change this setting unless directed to do so by Dell EMC Support.
DLm0114I
DLm0115E
DLm0116I
Description:
parameter is no longer supported.
System Action:
User Action:
Using RR/SPACE method of filesystem allocation
Description:
robin fashion when allocating a scratch tape, as opposed to the SPACE method which is to pick
the filesystem with the most free space.
System Action:
User Action:
Error returned from fsync. fd n. <description> file <filename>: error
<error message>
Description:
text explains the reason for the failure.
System Action:
User Action:
Query Space timeout set to <nnn> minutes
The SET command specified the obsolete ScratchSearchMethod parameter. This
The command is ignored.
None.
If "RR" (the default), the virtual tape application will select filesystems in a round
The application will use the technique described.
None.
An I/O error occurred while syncing virtual tape data to disk. The 'error message'
The specified file was not sucessfully fsynced.
If you are unable to correct the problem contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Description:
to complete. If QUERY SPACE does not complete within this time, an error indication is
displayed on the console.
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The system is configured to wait <nnn> minutes for a QUERY SPACE command
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System Action: None.
User Action:
Query Space <status>
None.
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DLm0118I
DLm0120I
DLm0121E
Description:
in progress' status will be displayed. If the QUERY SPACE command exceeds the
QSPACETIMEOUT value, a 'has not completed within the timeout value' status will be displayed.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Celerra report interval set to <nn> seconds
Description:
status report written by the Celerra control station. The default is 15 seconds.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Disk space RECOVERYUPDATE set to nn hours
Description:
8760 (365 days) hours. This is a forced space recovery that is invoked periodically when the
amount of space used in a given tape library directory is above the RECOVERY threshold, but
hasn't changed in percentage value since the last space recovery attempt ended. The default is
24 hours.
System Action: None.
User Action:
{Could not parse configuration file | Cannot open configuration file
<filename>}
If a QUERY SPACE command is invoked while one is already running, an 'already
None.
The DLm application is configured to check every <nn> seconds for a Celerra
None.
The RECOVERYUPDATE time is set to a number of hours in the range of 1 hour to
None.
DLm0122E
DLm0123E
DLm0124E
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
problem persists, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
No devices defined in configuration file
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
the problem persists, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Error in config file, Unrecognized keyword '<keyword>'
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Error in config file, Incorrect number of <keyword> parameters
Description:
System Action:
The specified configuration file was not successfully opened or parsed.
Application startup or reconfiguration terminates.
Use the configuration program to reconfigure and save the configuration. If the
There were no virtual tape drives defined in the configuration file.
Application startup or reconfiguration terminates.
Use the configuration program to reconfigure and save the configuration file. If
The virtual tape configuration file contained an error.
Application startup or reconfiguration terminates.
Use the configuration program to reconfigure and save the configuration file.
The virtual tape configuration file contained an error.
Application startup or reconfiguration terminates.
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User Action:
Error in config file, Invalid <keyword> value <value>
Use the configuration program to reconfigure and save the configuration file.
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DLm0126E
DLm0127I
DLm0128I
DLm0129E
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Maximum number of devices (nnn) exceeded, terminating
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
ERASEPOLICYTTL set to (nnn)(H/D) (config/default)
Description:
status.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Watchdog timer set to nnn seconds
Description:
if a process has stalled. This value is configurable with the "SET WatchDogTimer=nnn"
command, or in the configuration file with the "WatchDogTimer nnn" option.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Error in config file, device index nn: <value> is not a valid parameter
The configuration contained an error.
Application startup terminates or changes are not applied.
Use the configuration program to reconfigure and fix the reported error.
Too many virtual tape drives have been defined in the configuration file.
Application startup terminates or changes are not applied.
Use the configuration program to reconfigure with a valid number of devices.
Displays the erase Policy TTL Time value in hours or days and the config/default
None.
The watchdog timer value is used to monitor various processes to try to determine
None.
DLm0130E
DLm0131E
DLm0132E
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> configuration error: <error description>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Error in config file, device index nn: <error description>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
the problem persists, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Device <devicename> configuration error: Duplicate <keyword> parameters
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
problem persists, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The virtual tape configuration file contained an error.
Application startup terminates or changes are not applied.
Use the configuration program to reconfigure and save the configuration file.
The virtual tape configuration contained an error.
Application startup terminates or changes are not applied.
Use the configuration program to reconfigure and fix the reported error.
The virtual tape configuration file contained an error.
Application startup terminates or changes are not applied.
Use the configuration program to reconfigure and save the configuration file. If
The virtual tape configuration file contained an error.
Application startup terminates or changes are not applied.
Use the configuration program to reconfigure and fix the reported error. If the
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Error attaching device <devicename>
DLm0137W
DLm0138E
DLm0139I
DLm0140E
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
the problem persists, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Invalid TRACE= value 'value'
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
EFS Short Term Lock Directory <DIR> is not mounted correctly
Description:
mount option.
System Action:
longer even out.
User Action:
Enhanced Filesystem (EFS) support turned ON/OFF
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
Device <devicename> configuration error: <feature> not supported
The virtual tape configuration file contained an error.
Application startup terminates or changes are not applied.
Use the configuration program to reconfigure and save the configuration file. If
The virtual tape configuration file contained an error.
Startup continues with the default value of 1.
Use the configuration program to reconfigure and save the configuration file.
An NFS EFS Short Term Lock Directory should use the soft instead of the hard
Scratch tapes will not be moved from their initial directory and space may no
Use the configuration program to reconfigure and save the configuration file.
This message reports the status of the Enhanced Filesystem (ESF) feature.
None.
DLm0141E
DLm0142I
DLm0143I
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
<feature> feature not supported on DLm8000
Description:
System Action:
startup terminates. If the feature parameter was specified in a command, the command is
rejected.
User Action:
Non-Truncate Erase option is set ON/OFF
Description:
default is ON, and it should be left ON unless directed to do otherwise by Dell EMC Support.
System Action:
performed by deleting and re-creating the scratch tape file rather than truncating the existing
data from the file.
User Action:
Non-Truncate First Write option is set ON/OFF
The virtual tape configuration contained an error.
Application startup terminates or changes are not applied.
Contact Dell EMC Support for more information on enabling the licensed feature.
The specified feature is not supported on the DLm8000.
If the feature parameter was specified in the configuration file, application
Contact Dell EMC Support for more information on enabling the licensed feature.
Non-truncating erasing is a newer, faster method of erasing scratch tapes. The
When the non-truncate erase option is ON, erasing of scratch tapes is
None.
Description:
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deleting the old, existing data on a tape when writing a new first block on the tape. The default
is ON, and it should be left ON unless directed to do otherwise by Dell EMC Support.
System Action:
performed by deleting and re-creating the output tape file rather than truncating the existing
data from the file.
User Action:
Duplicate NAME=value in configuration file, device index nn
When the non-truncate erase option is ON, deletion of existing old data is
None.
DLm0145I
DLm0146I
DLm0147I
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Startup Erased Sratch Count set to <nnn>
Description:
is first generated on startup.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Channel CRC error behavior is set to RETRY/UC
Description:
is detected in data received from the channel. The default is RETRY; Virtuent instructs the
channel to retry the write up to 10 times before sending a Unit Check (with Bus-Out Parity
Check sense) to the host. If the UC option is set, no retries are performed and a Unit Check is
returned on the first error.
System Action: None.
User Action:
LEOT (Logical End Of Tape) value set to XX
The virtual tape configuration file contained an error.
Application startup terminates or changes are not applied.
Use the configuration program to reconfigure and save the configuration file.
The system is configured create a list of <nnn> erased scratch tapes when the list
None.
This message displays the action that will be performed when a channel CRC error
None.
Description:
sent to the host for every write when there is less then LEOT space left on a given tape volume.
System Action: None.
User Action:
This message displays the value set for the LEOT warning. An LEOT indication is
None.
DLm0149I
Test Packet Sequence set ON/OFF
Description:
received from the firmware.
System Action:
option is turned OFF, packet sequence numbers will not be tested.
User Action:
By default, the virtual tape application will test the sequence numbers of packets
If this option is ON (the default), the sequence numbers are tested. If this
It is recommended that this option always be left ON.
DLm0152I
Early Status set ON/OFF
Description:
that meet certain criteria.
System Action:
performance could be slower.
User Action:
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The virtual tape application will send an early status to the channel driver for CCWs
If this option is ON, the early status will be sent. If this option is turned OFF
It is recommended that this option always be left ON.
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A tape library is not accessible, and the NOMOUNTFATAL configuration
option is enabled. Terminating.
DLm0155I
DLm0156W
DLm0157W
Description:
is configured to treat this as a fatal error.
System Action:
User Action:
and it is accessible to the user 'vtape'.
Device <devicename> data path='<pathname>' [by default][, volser
prefix=<volid>]
Description:
virtual tape volumes for this device will reside in this directory and its immediate subdirectories.
'[by default]' signifies that PATH= was not specified for the device and it was set to the standard
default value; otherwise, PATH=pathname was explicitly set in the device configuration. If a
volser prefix is shown, it signifies that virtual tape volumes that begin with the prefix <volid> will
be automatically created as needed by the virtual tape application, if they haven't been preinitialized.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Device <devicename> Data path <pathname> is not accessible!
Description:
System Action:
However, no virtual tape volumes that reside in this directory can be mounted on this drive until
the specified directory is made accessible. If this error occurs when processing a SET PATH
command, the SET PATH command will fail and the current tape library path is unchanged.
User Action:
accessible to the user 'vtape'. If the directory name was misconfigured, correct the PATH=
parameter in the configuration file and restart the virtual tape application.
Device <devicename> tapelib subdirectory 'xxx' is not accessible!
A virtual tape library subdirectory cannot be accessed, and the Virtuent application
The Virtuent application is terminated.
Make sure that the proper filesystem is mounted on the specified subdirectory
The specified pathname will be the base tape library directory for this device;
None.
The specified virtual tape library directory cannot be accessed.
During system startup, this is a warning message and startup continues.
If the configured directory name is correct, make sure that it is mounted and
Description:
System Action:
However, no virtual tape volumes that reside in this subdirectory can be mounted on this drive
until the specified subdirectory is made accessible. If this error occurs when processing a SET
PATH command, the SET PATH command will fail and the current tape library path is
unchanged.
User Action:
and it is accessible to the user 'vtape'.
The specified virtual tape library subdirectory cannot be accessed.
During system startup, this is a warning message and startup continues.
Make sure that the proper filesystem is mounted on the specified subdirectory
DLm0158I
Configured to not go live to channel. Interface=n, slot=nnnnnn
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
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The channel interface number 'n' was configured to not go live on the channel.
None.
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Alert FIFO has been reopened
DLm0160I
DLm0161I
DLm0164I
DLm0165I
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
Device <devicename> enabled for Guaranteed Replication / Replication on
RUN
Description:
RUN.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Tape library <pathname> enabled/disabled for replication
Description:
in response to the QUERY GR command.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Device <devicename> enabled for FLR/DDRL
Description:
Retention Lock.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Tape library <pathname> enabled for FLR/DDRL
The application has reopened the alert fifo.
None.
This device is configured to perform Guaranteed Replication or Replication on
None.
This message displays when the replication state of a filesystem changes, and also
None.
This device is configured to support File Level Retention and/or Data Domain
None.
DLm0166E
DLm0167I
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
Error accessing VNX #n report directory 'pathname': <reason>
Description:
specified VNX by reading the specified report file. The directory in which the report resides is
not accessible for the specified reason.
System Action:
function correctly.
User Action:
restart the application if necessary. Contact Dell EMC Support if more assistance is needed.
<option> forced to <value> for MDL-1000DD/2000DD
Description:
controller model.
System Action:
is used.
User Action:
This tape library directory resides on a filesystem that is enabled for FLR or DDRL.
None.
An unexpected error occurred while attempting to determine the state of the
VNX-related features such as Guaranteed Replication and/or FLR may not
If the error message describes a correctable problem, correct the problem and
The specified configuration option has been forced to a specific value for this
The normal default value or configured value is ignored, and the specified value
None.
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Invalid DEBUG= value 'value'
DLm0169I
DLm0170W
DLm0172W
Description:
System Action:
command error, the SET command is ignored.
User Action:
file. If a SET DEBUG command error, use the HELP command to obtain correct syntax.
VNX #n report file 'filename' successfully read
Description:
read and the new report data is used whenever the report content has changed from the last
time it was read and stored.
System Action:
as appropriate for this VNX.
User Action:
VNX #n report file is over <xx> minutes old; check VNX control station
Description:
minutes ago. This signifies that the report-writing script on the VNX control station is probably
not functioning correctly.
System Action:
function correctly.
User Action:
DD #n report file is over <xx> minutes old
The configuration file or operator SET DEBUG command contained an error.
If a configuration error, application startup terminates. If a SET DEBUG
If a configuration error, use the configuration program to correct the configuration
The specified report file written by VNX #n was successfully read. The report is
VNX-related features such as Guaranteed Replication and FLR will be enabled
None.
The specified status report file written by VNX #n was written more than <xx>
VNX-related features such as Guaranteed Replication and/or FLR may not
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0173W
DLm0174E
DLm0175I
Description:
<xx> minutes ago. This signifies that the report-writing script on the VTE is probably not
functioning correctly.
System Action:
User Action:
Mount type is invalid for <directory>, type is dd<x>, but only <y>
configured.
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Error accessing DD #n report file 'filename': <reason>
Description:
specified Data Domain by reading the specified report file. The report file is not accessible for
the specified reason.
System Action:
User Action:
restart the application if necessary. Contact Dell EMC Support if more assistance is needed.
DD #n report file 'filename' successfully read
The specified status report file written for Data Domain #n was written more than
Data Domain-related features such as DDRL may not function correctly.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The mount type specified is past the range configued. Check configuration.
Data Domain-related features such as DDRL may not function correctly.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An unexpected error occurred while attempting to determine the state of the
Data Domain related features such as DDRL may not function correctly.
If the error message describes a correctable problem, correct the problem and
Description:
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The specified report file written by DD #n was successfully read. The report is
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read and the new report data is used whenever the report content has changed from the last
time it was read and stored.
System Action:
User Action:
Error accessing VNX #n report file 'filename': <reason>
DD-related features such as DDRL will be enabled as appropriate for this DD.
None.
DLm0177E
DLm0178E
DLm0179E
Description:
specified VNX by reading the specified report file. The report file is not accessible for the
specified reason.
System Action:
function correctly.
User Action:
restart the application if necessary. Contact Dell EMC Support if more assistance is needed.
Error in VNX #n report file 'filename': <reason>
Description:
<reason> describes the problem.
System Action:
function correctly.
User Action:
Contact Dell EMC Support if more assistance is needed.
Error reading VNX #n report file 'filename': <reason>
Description:
<reason> describes the problem.
System Action:
and/or FLR may not function correctly.
User Action:
restart the application if necessary. Contact Dell EMC Support if more assistance is needed.
Read-only export mounted as -rw, <pathname>
An unexpected error occurred while attempting to determine the state of the
VNX-related features such as Guaranteed Replication and/or FLR may not
If the error message describes a correctable problem, correct the problem and
An unexpected format error was encountered in the specified VNX report file.
VNX-related features such as Guaranteed Replication and/or FLR may not
If the error message describes a correctable problem, correct the problem.
An unexpected error was encountered while reading the specified VNX report file.
VNX-related features such as Guaranteed Replication Replication on RUN,
If the error message describes a correctable problem, correct the problem and
Description:
writable.
System Action:
User Action:
conflict. Filesystem attributes likely to cause this problem are permissions and ownership.
Contact Dell EMC Support if more assistance is needed.
An exported filesystem has been mounted as read-write, but the filesystem is not
DLm will not be able to write to the filesystem.
Check DLm configuration file and the exported filesystem configuration for
DLm0180E
Error [opening|configuring] <NAME> communication device <DETAILS>
Description:
IPMI subsystem is responsible for monitoring and reporting system events other than those
occurring within the virtual tape application, the channel interface adapter, or the adapter
device drivers. The SNMP subsystem is responsible for broadcasting all event messages that
were selected during configuration to the SNMP management station.
System Action:
storage continue to operate normally, but the SNMP and/or the IPMI subsystem facility is no
longer available.
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An internal error has occurred within either the SNMP or the IPMI subsystem. The
The controller continues to function in a degraded state. Data transfer and
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User Action:
problem. If the problem persists, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
[SNMP|IPMI] [read|write] failure, <additional information>
It may be possible to identify the resource that caused the failure and correct the
DLm0185E
DLm0187E
Description:
lost. This message may be accompanied by additional information associated with the failure.
The IPMI subsystem is responsible for monitoring and reporting system events other than those
occurring within the virtual tape application, the channel interface adapter, or the adapter
device drivers. The SNMP subsystem is responsible for broadcasting all controller event
messages that were selected during Virtuent configuration to the SNMP management station.
System Action:
subsystem will be disabled.
User Action:
from the virtual tape application console. If the problem persists, or it cannot be corrected,
contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Error - SNMP <ENTITY> initialization failed (<DETAILS>)
Description:
of the entity. The IPMI subsystem is responsible for monitoring and reporting system events
other than those occurring within the virtual tape application, the channel interface adapter, or
the adapter device drivers. The SNMP subsystem is responsible for broadcasting all controller
application event messages that were selected during configuration to the SNMP management
station.
System Action:
the SNMP services will not be available. If the failure occurred within the IPMI subsystem,
SNMP will continue to function but no system platform events will be reported.
User Action:
SNMP message(s) have been lost - <DETAILS>
A management subsystem operation has failed and event messages may have been
The error is logged and operation continues. If the failure persists, the
If the SNMP subsystem is disabled as a result of this failure, it can be re-enabled
ENTITY is 'thread', 'library', or 'IPMI'. A failure has occurred during initialization
If the failure occurred within the SNMP subsystem, initialization is aborted and
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Description:
failed. Failing messages have been lost.
System Action:
User Action:
Support for assistance.
Due to resource limitations an attempt to send one or more SNMP messages
The failure is logged, and the application continues.
Examine the controller's log to view the lost message(s). Contact Dell EMC
DLm0188I
SNMP is [not] operational
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
This message is used to display the current SNMP operating status.
None.
DLm0189W
SNMP subagent service is unavailable
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
SNMP is not initialized or it has terminated.
None.
DLm0190I
SNMP terminated
Description:
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The SNMP subsystem has shut down normally.
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System Action: None.
User Action:
SNMP communication device has closed (flags = 0x<value>). SNMP
terminating
None.
DLm0193I
DLm0194W
DLm0195E
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
IPMI <informational message>
Description:
The IPMI subsystem is responsible for monitoring and reporting system events other than those
occurring within the virtual tape application, the channel interface adapter, or the adapter
device drivers.
System Action: None.
User Action:
IPMI <warning message>
Description:
may have been lost. The IPMI subsystem is responsible for monitoring and reporting system
events other than those occurring within the virtual tape application, the channel interface
adapter, or the adapter device drivers.
System Action:
IPMI subsystem will be shut down.
User Action:
IPMI <error message>
The SNMP internal communication mechanism has shut down normally.
SNMP subsystem terminates.
None.
This message describes some event that has occurred within the IPMI subsystem.
None.
An internal failure has occurred. The system has recovered, but event messages
The condition is logged and operation continues. If the condition persists, the
If the problem persists, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Description:
The IPMI subsystem is responsible for monitoring and reporting system events other than those
occurring within the virtual tape application, the channel interface adapter, or the adapter
device drivers.
System Action:
User Action:
EMC Support for assistance.
An error has occurred that has resulted in the loss of the IPMI subsystem service.
The error is logged and the IPMI subsystem is shut down.
If the cause of the problem cannot be determined and corrected, contact Dell
DLm0196I
(System Event) <informational message>
Description:
detected by the IPMI subsystem. The IPMI subsystem is responsible for monitoring and
reporting system events other than those occurring within the virtual tape application, the
channel interface adapter, or the adapter device drivers.
System Action:
application's event log.
User Action:
This is an informational message describing a system platform event that was
The message is saved to both the system event log as well as the virtual tape
None.
DLm0197W
(System Event) <warning message>
Description:
subsystem. The event should be evaluated to determine if corrective action is needed. The IPMI
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This message warns of a system platform event that was detected by the IPMI
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subsystem is responsible for monitoring and reporting system events other than those occurring
within the virtual tape application, the channel interface adapter, or the adapter device drivers.
System Action:
application's event log.
User Action:
warning following the replacement of a system component, the warning may be ignored. In other
cases, the message may indicate a failure or loss of redundancy in a power supply, fan, memory
device, or other component and the component should be replaced. Contact Dell EMC Support
if assistance is needed.
(System Event) <error message>
The message is saved to both the system event log as well as the virtual tape
The user action will vary with the event. In some cases, such as a chassis intrusion
DLm0201I
DLm0202I
Description:
subsystem that may result in significant functional or security problems. The event should be
evaluated to determine if corrective action is needed. The IPMI subsystem is responsible for
monitoring and reporting system events other than those occurring within the virtual tape
application, the channel interface adapter, or the adapter device drivers.
System Action:
application event log.
User Action:
warning following the replacement of a system component, the warning may be ignored. In other
cases, the message may indicate a failure or loss of redundancy in a power supply, fan, memory
device, or other component and the component should be replaced. Contact Dell EMC Support
if assistance is needed.
Validating SCSI tape drive '<devicename>'...
Description:
drive, the virtual tape application validates the tape device for various integrity issues.
System Action:
User Action:
drive again.
Device <devicename> <nn/No> [non-EFS] subdirectories under tape library
'pathname'
This message indicates that a system platform event was detected by the IPMI
The message is saved to both the system event log as well as the Virtuent
The user action will vary with the event. In some cases, such as a chassis intrusion
During startup, and at any other time a virtual tape drive is assigned to a SCSI tape
If any errors are found, subsequent messages will report the problem(s).
If any errors are reported, correct the problem(s), then SET PATH= to the desired
Description:
subdirectories found in that tape library.
System Action:
User Action:
While validating the specified tape library, this message displays the number of
If any subdirectories exist, they will also be validated.
None.
DLm0203I
Device <devicename> There is no <volser> directory, using (none)
Description:
delete, or initialize a volume, the virtual tape application found that there was no tape library
subdirectory matching the first two characters ("volser prefix") of the specified volume.
System Action:
User Action:
On a non-EFS system, while attempting to mount, scratch, unscratch, erase,
The VOLSER cannot be found, and the request is ignored.
None.
DLm0204E
Device <devicename> tapelib directory '<pathname>' is not browsable!
Description:
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which means the contents could not be listed.
System Action:
processing a SET PATH command, the SET PATH command fails.
User Action:
and has the 'x' permission set.
Device <devicename> error while checking tape library '<pathname>'
subdirectories: error message
During system startup, this is a warning message. If this error occurs when
Be sure the tape library is mounted correctly, and that it is owned by user 'vtape'
DLm0206W
DLm0207W
DLm0208W
Description:
System Action:
processing a SET PATH command, the SET PATH command fails.
User Action:
Correct the error and retry the SET PATH command to set the tape library path to the desired
path.
Device <devicename> bypassing full filesystem <pathname>
Description:
SIZE= value) will be skipped while searching for a scratch tape. This option can be overridden
with the "UseFullFS TRUE" configuration option or "SET UseFullFS=TRUE" command.
System Action:
User Action:
<Device or Process name> bypassing stalled filesystem <pathname>
(stalled for nnn seconds)(state)
Description:
because it has not responded to I/O requests for the past nnn seconds.
System Action:
User Action:
network connections for problems. For more assistance, contact Dell EMC Support.
Device <devicename> bypassing <state> filesystem <pathname>
An I/O error occurred while searching the specified tape library for subdirectories.
During system startup, this is a warning message. If this error occurs when
The 'error message' portion of this message will describe the error that occurred.
A filesystem with less than a full tape's worth of free space (based on the current
The specified filesystem is bypassed during this scratch tape search.
None.
The specified filesystem will be skipped while performing a virtual tape search
The specified filesystem is bypassed during this tape search.
A filesystem should not be this unresponsive. Check your backend filesystem and
Description:
because its state is <quiescing/quiesced/scratch quiesced/read only>.
System Action:
User Action:
The specified filesystem will be skipped while performing a virtual tape search
The specified filesystem is bypassed during this tape search.
None.
DLm0209I
Cannot unquiesce, tapelib path=<pathname> not accessible.
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
The specified filesystem cannot be unquiesced because it is not mounted.
Tapelib will be removed from tapelib list.
None.
DLm0210I
Validating tape library '<pathname>'...
Description:
virtual tape application validates the tape library for various integrity issues.
System Action:
User Action:
path.
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During startup, and any other time a tape library path change is requested, the
If any errors are found, subsequent messages will report the problem(s).
If any errors are reported, correct the problem(s), then SET PATH= to the desired
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Scanning tape drive devices...
DLm0220I
DLm0221E
DLm0222E
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
Validating tapelib subdirectory '<name>'...
Description:
virtual tape application validates the tape library and each of its subdirectories for various
integrity issues.
System Action:
User Action:
path.
Device <devicename> subdirectory name '<name>' is not a valid volser
prefix
Description:
subdirectory, but the subdirectory name does not conform to a valid volser prefix. Every
subdirectory in a tape library must have a two-character name that consists of valid volser
characters (A-Z, 0-9). This message will only occur if enhanced filesystem support is NOT
enabled on this node.
System Action:
processing a SET PATH command, the SET PATH command will fail.
User Action:
rename the subdirectory to a valid volser prefix.
Device <devicename> subdirectory name '<name>' is not a valid tape
library subdirectory name
The SCSI tape drives are being scanned and cataloged.
None.
During startup, and any other time a tape library path change is requested, the
If any errors are found, subsequent messages will report the problem(s).
If any errors are reported, correct the problem(s), then SET PATH= to the desired
During validation of the tape library, the virtual tape application found the specified
During system startup, this is a warning message. If this error occurs when
Either remove the invalid subdirectory from the tape library base directory, or
Description:
subdirectory, but the subdirectory name is not a valid enhanced filesystem subdirectory name.
Every subdirectory in an enhanced filesystem tape library must have an alpha-numeric name
containing only upper-case letters and/or numbers. This message will only occur if enhanced
filesystem support is enabled on this node.
System Action:
processing a SET PATH command, the SET PATH command will fail.
User Action:
rename the subdirectory to a valid enhanced filesystem subdirectory name.
During validation of the tape library, the virtual tape application found the specified
During system startup, this is a warning message. If this error occurs when
Either remove the invalid subdirectory from the tape library base directory, or
DLm0223I
Device <devicename> volume <volser> not moved because VOLSERLOCKDIR is
not mounted correctly.
Description:
mounted correctly. The VOLSERLOCKDIR must be mounted with the 'soft' option.
System Action:
usage may no longer even out.
User Action:
configuration, and restart the application.
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The EFS Move feature has been disabled because the VOLSERLOCKDIR is not
Scratch tapes will not be moved from their initial directory and as a result space
Use the configuration program to reconfigure the lock directory, save the
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Device <devicename> tapelib subdirectory '<name>' is not browsable!
DLm0225E
DLm0226W
DLm0227E
Description:
not browsable, which means the contents could not be listed.
System Action:
processing a SET PATH command, the SET PATH command fails.
User Action:
by user 'vtape' and has the 'x' permission set.
Device <devicename> Error while checking tapelib subdirectory '<name>':
error message
Description:
subdirectory.
System Action:
processing a SET PATH command, the SET PATH command fails.
User Action:
Correct the error and retry the SET PATH command to set the tape library path to the desired
path.
Device <devicename> file '<filename>' does not belong in non-EFS
subdirectory '<name>'
Description:
because it does not begin with the same first two characters ("volser prefix") as the
subdirectory name.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Device <devicename> file '<filename>' in base library belongs in
subdirectory '<name>'
While validating this tape library subdirectory, the specified path was found to be
During system startup, this is a warning message. If this error occurs when
Be sure the tape library is mounted correctly, and that each subdirectory is owned
An I/O error occurred while searching the contents of the specified tape library
During system startup, this is a warning message. If this error occurs when
The 'error message' portion of this message will describe the error that occurred.
The specified file does not belong in the specified tape library subdirectory
Change the filename.
Description:
begins with the same first two characters ("volser prefix") as an existing subdirectory name.
The file should reside in that subdirectory.
System Action:
processing a SET PATH command, the SET PATH command fails. If this message occurs during
a tape volume mount, the mount fails.
User Action:
to the desired path or retry the tape volume mount.
The specified file does not belong in the base tape library directory because it
During system startup, this is a warning message. If this error occurs when
Correct the error, then retry the SET PATH command to set the tape library path
DLm0228I
Attempt to <create/remove> R/W checkfile for tapelib <filesystem name>
reports error: <error>
Description:
filesystem.
System Action:
User Action:
if assistance is needed.
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An error occurred while trying to create or remove a checkfile on the specified
The filesystem appears to be read-only.
If possible, correct the problem described in <error>. Contact Dell EMC Support
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Device <devicename> error returned from fstat command to volume <vol>:
<error>
DLm0230W
DLm0231W
DLm0232W
DLm0233E
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
WARNING: Device <devicename> path <dirname> is on root filesystem!
Description:
on the root filesystem. This usually means that the real tape library filesystem was not mounted,
since tapes aren't expected to be stored on the internal system disk(s), but on a high capacity
external disk.
System Action:
This message will display every time a virtual tape volume is successfully mounted and the tape
library is still mounted on the root filesystem.
User Action:
specified for this drive.
Unable to determine <pathname> device name: <error message>
Description:
specified directory is mounted.
System Action:
will display every time a virtual volume is successfully mounted while the 'pathname' filesystem
device cannot be determined.
User Action:
Device <devicename> Unable to determine <pathname> filesystem type: <error message>
Description:
holds the specified tape library.
System Action:
warnings about the capacity limits of certain filesystems) may not be functional.
User Action:
Device <devicename> data path <pathname> is not accessible
An error occurred while getting information about a volume.
Volume information was not obtained.
Verify the directory path is online for the volume, mounted, and accessible.
The directory assigned to hold the virtual tape volumes for this device is mounted
The specified directory continues to be used as the tape library for this drive.
Make sure that the proper disk filesystem is mounted on the tape library path
The virtual tape application was unable to determine on which disk filesystem the
Processing continues normally. This message should not normally occur, but it
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An unexpected error occurred while trying to determine what type of filesystem
The virtual tape application will continue to run, but some features (such as
If this problem recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Description:
to access the specified tape library subdirectory.
System Action:
will be considered in order to attempt to fulfill the mount request.
User Action:
mounted and accessible to the user 'vtape'. If the tape library is misconfigured, correct the
PATH= parameter in the configuration file and restart the virtual tape application, or use the
SET PATH command to temporarily change the tapelib path.
During mounting of an explicit VOLSER, the virtual tape application was not able
This subdirectory is ignored. If there are other tape library subdirectories, they
If the configured tape library is correct, make sure that all of its subdirectories are
DLm0234W
Device <devicename> data path <pathname> is not accessible: not readable
Description:
access the specified tape library subdirectory.
System Action:
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During mounting of a scratch volume, the virtual tape application was not able to
This subdirectory is ignored. If there are other tape library subdirectories, they
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will be considered in order to attempt to fulfill the mount request.
User Action:
mounted and accessible to the user 'vtape'. If the tape library is misconfigured, correct the
PATH= parameter in the configuration file and restart the virtual tape application, or use the
SET PATH command to temporarily change the tapelib path.
Device <devicename> failed deferred tapelib path change to <path>
If the configured tape library is correct, make sure that all of its subdirectories are
DLm0236W
DLm0239E
DLm0240E
Description:
drive. Now that there is no longer a volume mounted, an attempt to change the tape library to
the new path has failed.
System Action:
User Action:
the problem. Refer to these messages, correct the problem(s), and then SET PATH= to the
desired path.
Error reading filesystem info for <pathname>: error message
Description:
specified tape library directory.
System Action:
information about the filesystem, such as Guaranteed Replication, will not be functional.
User Action:
restart the application. Contact Dell EMC Support if more assistance is needed.
'pathname' using <storage-type #>, but <storage-type #> is not
configured
Description:
System Action:
information about the filesystem, such as Guaranteed Replication and FLR (for VNX) or DDRL
(for DD), will not be functional.
User Action:
restart the application. Contact Dell EMC Support if more assistance is needed.
Unable to open tape library path <path>: <error description>
A tape library change was previously deferred while a volume was mounted on this
The tape library path is not changed.
This message should have been preceded by one or more messages that explained
An unexpected error occurred while trying to determine what filesystem holds the
The application will continue to run, but some features that need to know
If the error messages describe a correctable problem, correct the problem and
The configuration file for the specified backend could not be found.
The application will continue to run, but some features that need to know
If the error message describes a correctable problem, correct the problem and
Description:
be opened due to <error description>.
System Action:
library path.
User Action:
contact Dell EMC Support.
While searching for a specific VOLSER, the specified tape library path could not
The search for a particular volser was not completed in the specified tape
Check to be sure the specified tape library is accesible. For more assistance,
DLm0241E
Device <devicename> Error reading EFS lock file <volser> <error>
Description:
read.
System Action:
User Action:
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While unlocking a volume, the contents (owner) of an EFS lock file could not be
The owner of the EFS lock could not be determined. The lock remains in place.
Verify that the EFS lock directory is mounted and accessible.
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Device <devicename> Error deleting <description> file <filename>:
<error>
DLm0243E
DLm0244E
DLm0245E
DLm0247E
Description:
System Action:
still be in place.
User Action:
if assistance is needed.
<Entity> unable to open file <file>: <error>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Error reading file <file>: <error>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Unable to open EFS lock directory <directory>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> error returned from statfs command to directory
<dir>: <error>
An error occurred while trying to delete the specified temporary file.
The status of the file is unknown. If the specified file is a lock file the lock may
If possible, correct the problem described in <error>. Contact Dell EMC Support
An error occurred while opening a file for reading.
The file could not be opened.
Verify that the file exists.
An error occurred while reading a file.
The file could not be read.
Verify the file exists.
The system was unable to open the EFS lock directory.
The existing locks could not be read.
Verify the lock directory is mounted and accessible.
DLm0248E
DLm0249E
DLm0250I
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> error getting offset to file <file>: <error>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> error opening file <file>: <error>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> Incomplete read from file 'filename'
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
An error occurred while getting information about a directory.
Directory information was not obtained.
Verify the directory path is online, mounted, and accessible.
An lseek command to a file returned an error.
The current file offset to a file could not be obtained.
Verify that the file path is mounted and accessible.
A new file could not be created.
A new file could not be created. The volume will not be moved.
Verify that the file path is mounted and accessible.
A read of the file returned 0 bytes when data was available.
This volser will not be moved.
None. If the problem persists, contact Dell EMC Support.
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Problem accessing directory <dirname>: <error>
DLm0252E
DLm0253E
DLm0254I
DLm0255I
Description:
volume(s).
System Action:
User Action:
Wrong storage class. REQ <requested class>, WAS <actual class> for
<dirname>
Description:
specified directory has a class different from the specified CLASS.
System Action:
User Action:
No writable subdirectory found at <base directory> with storage class
<requested storage class>
Description:
library location.
System Action:
User Action:
Invalid storage class file: <directory/filename>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Max display count <count> exceeded for key: <key>
A problem occurred while accessing the destination directory for the new
No volumes will now be created in this directory.
None. If the problem persists, contact Dell EMC Support.
The INITIALIZE command specified both CLASS= and DIR= parameters, but the
No volumes created.
Retry the command with a different storage class or directory.
No writable tape volume libraries of the requested class were found at the tape
No volumes created.
Retry the command with a different storage class.
The class file (.CLASSx) found in this directory is invalid.
Storage class could not be determined.
Rename or remove the offending file.
Description:
System Action:
ended.
User Action:
The number of matches for the find volume exceeded the limit.
No more volumes will be displayed for this command, command processing
Retry the find command with a key that will have fewer matches.
DLm0256I
EFS Short Term Lock Directory set to: <directory>
Description:
Architecture operations.
System Action:
User Action:
An EFS short term lock directory has been specified for Enhanced Filesystem
The application will use the specified directory for 'create' locks.
None.
DLm0257I
The Maximum Find Volume Display Count is: <count>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
This is the maximum number of volumes displayed by the 'find volume' command.
No more that <count> volumes will be displayed for the find volume command.
None.
DLm0258E
Invalid storage class parameter: <class>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
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The IMPORT command CLASS= parameter is invalid.
The command will not be executed.
Retry the command with valid parameters.
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Could not determine the storage class of directory <directory>: <reason>
DLm0261E
DLm0262E
DLm0263I
DLm0265I
Description:
not be determined.
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> volser <volser> Unable to set short-term lock:
<reason>
Description:
searching for a volser, and when renaming or moving a volser.
System Action:
User Action:
VOLSERLOCKDIR directory is functioning correctly. Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Device <devicename> Unable to unlock volser <volser> <reason>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> moved <volser path> to <volser path>, <size> bytes
Description:
filesystem of the same class.
System Action: None.
User Action:
The NOMOUNTFATAL configuration option is enabled/disabled.
While processing an IMPORT command, the storage class of the directory could
The operation will not be executed.
Retry to a different directory.
A short-term lock could not be placed on a volser. Short-term locks are used when
The operation requiring the lock will not be executed.
Verify the VOLSERLOCKDIR setting in the configuration file, and check that the
A lock could not be removed from a volser.
The operation will not be executed.
Verify the VOLSERLOCKDIR setting in the configuration file.
A device moved a newly acquired scratch volume from one filesystem to another
None.
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
This message reports the status of the NOMOUNTFATAL option.
None.
DLm0266W
Device <devicename> bypassing critically full filesystem <pathname>
Description:
will be skipped while searching for a scratch tape.
System Action:
User Action:
command; specify NO to disable the skipping of critically full filesystems (not recommended).
The critical threshold percentage can also be changed with the SET CRITICALPERCENT=nn
command; the default is 97% (3% free). The current settings of all the critical space options
can be displayed with the QUERY CRITICAL command.
A filesystem with a critical shortage of free space (3% of free space is the default)
The specified filesystem is bypassed during this scratch tape search.
This behavior may be modified with the SET CRITICALSCRATCH=YES/NO
DLm0267I
EFS Short Term Lock Directory <informational message>.
Description:
Directory.
System Action: None.
User Action:
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Displays additional information about the state of the EFS Short Term Lock
None.
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Device <devicename> file '<filename>' does not belong in EFS
subdirectory '<name>'
DLm0269I
DLm0270I
DLm0271I
Description:
because it is not UPPERCASE.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Device <devicename> forcing CRC storing/large headers for Data Domain filesystem
Description:
file system requires large headers to be used.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Device <devicename> volume <volser> writing AMDD optimized volume
Description:
AMDD feature to achieve better back-end data duplication. This message will be displayed only
once per volume.
System Action:
to the host.
User Action:
Device <devicename> volume <volser> reading AMDD optimized volume
The specified file does not belong in the specified tape library subdirectory
Change filename to comply with the rule.
The device is writing to a filesystem that resides on a Data Domain. This type of
None.
During a write operation, the data on this tape volume has been modified by the
None. When the data is read back, the AMDD modifications will be transparent
None.
Description:
modified by the AMDD feature to achieve better back-end data duplication. This message will
be displayed only once per volume.
System Action:
to the host.
User Action:
During a read operation, the data on this tape volume was found to have been
None. When the data is read back, the AMDD modifications will be transparent
None.
DLm0272E
Device <devicename> volume <volser> block #nnnn contains unknown AMDD
version id
Description:
been modified by the AMDD feature, but data in the AMDD block header isn't recognized as
valid.
System Action:
User Action:
During a read operation, the data on the specified tape block was flagged as having
An equipment check error status is returned to the Host I/O request.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0273W
Device <devicename> volume <volser> AMDD skipping incompatible <type>
block #nnnnn, offset <nnnn>: <reason>
Description:
although the block was initially thought to be of a <type> recognized by AMDD (DSS, FDR, etc),
some inconsistencies in the data prevented AMDD from being able to process the block.
System Action:
User Action:
recognized data type. In this case, this message can be ignored. If this message is displayed
while the specified <type> of data (i.e. DSS, FDR, etc) is being written, it signifies an
incompatibily that should be reported to Dell EMC Support for evaluation.
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While considering this block for AMDD processing during a write, it was found that
The block is written without any AMDD modification.
Rarely, data that normally isn't handled by AMDD can initially be mistaken as a
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Device <devicename> volume <volser> AMDD modified <nnnnn> of <nnnnn>
blocks written
DLm0275I
DLm0276I
DLm0277E
Description:
data-deduplication performance. This message is displayed when an AMDD-modified tape is
unloaded.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Device <devicename> volume <volser> <AMDD informational message>
Description:
messages. These messages are only displayed when AMDD debugging is enabled.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Device <devicename> volume <volser> AMDD read <nnnnn> AMDD-modified
blocks
Description:
AMDD-modified blocks. This informational message is displayed at unload time whenever any
AMDD-modified blocks had been read.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Device <devicename> volume <volser> Invalid AMDD identifier, block #nnn
AMDD has modified the specified number of blocks in order to improve back-end
None.
This message is used for displaying a number of AMDD informational/statistical
None.
The specified number of blocks read from this tape were found to have been
None.
DLm0278I
DLm0279W
Description:
contain valid AMDD data.
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> volume <volser> Suppressing IDRC for <type> library
Description:
data will be written uncompressed because the type of tape library filesystem it is being written
to performs better with uncompressed data. <type> may be either "Dell EMC DLm Data
Domain", "MDL-1000DD", or "MDL-2000DD".
System Action:
forced, regardless of filesystem, by setting the IDRC=FORCE option on a device-by-device
basis. This message will display only once per volume as a reminder.
User Action:
Device <devicename> volume <volser> Suppressing AMDD due to encryption
Description:
is also configured to encrypt the data.
System Action:
will display only once per volume as a reminder.
User Action:
The specified block is flagged as an AMDD-modified data block, but does not
An equipment check error status is returned to the Host I/O request.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The Host has requested that the data it is writing should be compressed, but the
The data being written is not compressed. If desired, compression can be
None.
The specified device is configured to use AMDD data optimization, but the device
The data being written is encrypted but not optimized by AMDD. This message
None.
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Device <devicename> volume <volser> <AMDD informational message>
DLm0281E
DLm0282E
DLm0283E
DLm0284E
Description:
messages at tape unmount time, related to the blocks written with AMDD processing.
System Action: None.
User Action:
EXPORT/IMPORT FROM file not found. EXPORT/IMPORT command aborted.
Description:
action.
System Action: None.
User Action:
EXPORT TO device already in use. EXPORT command aborted.
Description:
EXPORT command stopped with no action.
System Action: None.
User Action:
EXPORT/IMPORT FROM/TO file already in use. EXPORT/IMPORT command
aborted.
Description:
command stopped with no action.
System Action: None.
User Action:
completed.
EXPORT/IMPORT FROM/TO device block could not be created.
This message is used for displaying a number of AMDD informational/statistical
None.
The file specified in the command does not exist. The command stopped with no
Issue the command with the correct file.
The SCSI TO device specified in the EXPORT command is already in use. The
Issue the EXPORT command when the device becomes free.
The file specified in the command is currently in use by another device. The
Issue the command again once the current operation that is using the file has
Description:
command stopped with no action.
System Action: None.
User Action:
the SCSI device is properly attached to the system. If this problem recurs, contact Dell EMC
Support for assistance.
An internal error occurred while trying to set up to execute the command. The
Check for previous error message that may indicate cause of problem. Verify that
DLm0285E
EXPORT/IMPORT FROM/TO device is not a valid device type for this
command.
Description:
command stopped with no action.
System Action: None.
User Action:
One of the parameters specified is not a valid type for this command. The
Issue the command again with valid parameters.
DLm0288E
IMPORT TO file already exists. Import will not overwrite an existing
file.
Description:
existing file is not allowed. The command stopped with no action.
System Action: None.
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The file specified in the command to write to already exists. Overwriting an
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User Action:
EXPORT/IMPORT FROM/TO file is invalid. Scratch file not permitted.
Issue the command again with a file that does not already exist.
DLm0290I
DLm0291I
DLm0294I
DLm0295E
Description:
permitted in these operations.
System Action: None.
User Action:
<IMPORT/EXPORT> operation starting: FROM=file (dev=EXFRxxxx) TO=device
(dev=EXTOxxxx)
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
IMPORT/EXPORT operation finished (successfully/with error): FROM=file
(dev=EXFRxxxx) TO=device (dev=EXTOxxxx)
Description:
messages for cause of error.
System Action: None.
User Action:
EXPORT/IMPORT operation performing rewind or rewind/unload: FROM=name
(dev=EX/IMFRxxxx) TO=name (dev=IMTOxxxx)
Description:
unloading the tape device per the NORUN flag.
System Action: None.
User Action:
EXPORT operation reached PEOT. Tape invalid: FROM=name (dev=EXFRxxxx)
TO=name (dev=EXTOxxxx)
Scratch file specified in EXPORT or IMPORT command. Scratch file use is not
None.
Message indicating the IMPORT or EXPORT operation is starting.
None.
Message indicating the operation has completed. If with error, check previous
None.
Message indicating the operation has completed and is now rewinding and/or
None.
Description:
export operation.
System Action:
incomplete transfer.
User Action:
The EXPORT command reached the physical end of tape before completing the
The incomplete output tape is overwritten by tape marks to invalidate the
Repeat the EXPORT operation with a larger tape.
DLm0296E
Error rewinding tape after PEOT: FROM=name (dev=EXFRxxxx) TO=name
(dev=EXTOxxxx)
Description:
physical end of tape. The tape contains incomplete contents.
System Action: None.
User Action:
The EXPORT command got an error rewinding the tape after it reached the
None.
DLm0297E
Error writing tapemark after PEOT: FROM=name (dev=EXFRxxxx) TO=name
(dev=EXTOxxxx)
Description:
after it reached the physical end of tape. The tape contains incomplete contents.
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The EXPORT command got an error writing tape marks after a rewind of the tape
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System Action: None.
User Action:
SCSI device not ready, operation aborted: FROM=name (dev=EX/IMFRxxxx)
TO=name (dev=EX/IMTOxxxx)
None.
DLm0299E
DLm0300W
DLm0302I
DLm0303I
Description:
operation was aborted.
System Action: None.
User Action:
<command> command can be issued via vtcon only
Description:
method will not work.
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename>, interface n, received pkt 0xXXXX (packettype )
Description:
tape application.
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> <pathinfo> Offline to channel
Description:
This is usually the result of the channel being "varied offline" or unplugged.
System Action:
User Action:
investigate the cause at the Host.
Device <devicename> <pathinfo> Online to channel
The SCSI device specified in the command was not in the ready state, and the
Ready the SCSI device and issue the command again.
The command will be processed if entered in vtcon only. Any other execution
None, the command is ignored.
None.
The channel interface adapter sent an unexpected message type to the virtual
The message from the adapter is ignored.
If this problem recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The specified device has been taken offline on the specified channel interface.
This device will be unavailable to the Host until it is brought back online.
None, unless this is an unexpected occurrence, in which case you should
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
The specified device has been brought online on the specified channel interface.
This device is available to the Host on this channel interface.
None.
DLm0304E
Interface #n exceeded automatic restart limit of <count>, NOT restarting
Description:
operator action from outside the virtual tape application. The virtual tape application will
automatically recover from this situation <count> number of times, but this count has been
exceeded.
System Action:
User Action:
investigated; contact Dell EMC Support for more assistance if necessary. The channel interface
can be brought back online after correcting the problem by restarting Virtuent.
The specified channel interface was reset because of an error, or because of an
This channel interface remains offline.
The situation causing the channel interface adapter to reset should be
DLm0305E
Active path(s) on Interface #n, cannot stop adapter
Description:
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device(s) online.
System Action:
User Action:
channel adapter must be varied offline from the Host.
Active path on Interface #n, device <devicename>
The channel interface remains online without having been. stopped or reset.
Before stopping or resetting a channel interface, all channel paths using that
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DLm0308I
DLm0309I
DLm0311W
Description:
device(s) online. This may cause I/O errors on the Host channel.
System Action:
User Action:
Rebooting Interface #n, slot=nnnnnn
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
Device <devicename> NOT sending a resetting event unit check
Description:
pathgroup ID or assignment, such as a system or selective reset or restarting of the virtual tape
application. Normally, after a resetting event has occurred the next command sent by the Host
receives a resetting event unit check to notify the Host that the resetting event occurred. The
Host should respond appropriately by restoring the device's pathgroup ID and assignment
information, and re-issue the unit-checked command. Occasionally, especially with older
standalone IPL programs, a Host may not handle a resetting event unit check correctly. In this
case, the virtual tape application can be configured to NOT send resetting event unit checks.
This message is displayed when the controller is so configured and would have normally sent a
resetting event unit check to a Host command.
System Action:
event unit check.
User Action:
resetting events. Doing so can cause problems when varying on devices to a Host that does
properly handle, and actually expects, resetting event unit checks. Contact Dell EMC Support
for more information.
Device <devicename> received <info> on path <n> but in chain on path <n>
Channel interface #n is being forcefully stopped or reset while there are active
Stopping or resetting of the channel interface continues.
None.
Channel interface #n is being reset.
None.
A resetting event is any channel event that resets a channel-attached device's
Processing of Host commands continues without the occurrence of a resetting
None. Under normal conditions, the controller should NOT be configured to ignore
Description:
System Action:
properly.
User Action:
An unexpected message was returned from the channel adapter.
The application continues to run, but this device may not continue to function
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0312E
Device <devicename> Error reading from Interface #n: error message
Description:
System Action:
properly.
User Action:
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An error was returned from the channel adapter.
The application continues to run, but this device may not continue to function
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
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Device <devicename> error sending <info>, error = nn (0xXX)
DLm0314E
DLm0315W
DLm0316E
DLm0317E
Description:
System Action:
properly.
User Action:
Device <devicename> <path> unexpected <type> XX CCW while inccw for XX
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> selection (ccw XX) on path <n> not assigned
Description:
it received an I/O command over a channel path on which it isn't currently assigned.
System Action:
User Action:
configuration.
Device <devicename> received <info> on unexpected interface nn, path=nn
Description:
tape application does not recognize as a valid path.
System Action:
device may not continue to function properly.
User Action:
Device <devicename> received data on unexpected connection nn, path=nn
An error was returned from the channel adapter.
The application continues to run, but this device may not continue to function
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An unexpected packet sequencing error occurred. This is an internal error.
A Unit Check is returned to the host.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The virtual tape device has been Assigned (reserved) by a specific Host LPAR, but
The I/O command is ignored.
Check that the virtual tape devices' configuration matches the Host's
A message was received from the channel adapter from a path that the virtual
The unexpected message is ignored. The application continues to run, but this
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Description:
application wasn't currently handling a CCW.
System Action:
device may not continue to function properly.
User Action:
Data was received from the channel adapter from a path on which the virtual tape
The unexpected data is ignored. The application continues to run, but this
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0318E
Device <devicename> received unexpected data on connection nn, path=nn
Description:
not currently handling a CCW that should send data.
System Action:
device may not continue to function properly.
User Action:
Data was received from the channel adapter while the virtual tape application was
The unexpected data is ignored. The application continues to run, but this
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0319E
Device <devicename> <path> invalid data chaining flags (XXX) for XX CCW
Description:
error.
System Action:
User Action:
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An invalid message was received from the channel adapter. This is an internal
The CCW is rejected with a Unit Check.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
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Device <devicename> re-sending async ready interrupt on path <path>
DLm0322W
DLm0323W
DLm0324W
Description:
there has been no response from that path since sending one previously. Virtuent presumes that
the first ready interrupt was lost.
System Action:
User Action:
Channel event 'Abort' on device <devicename>, path <pathinfo> (XXXX
XXXX)
Description:
the host after one of various channel protocol errors has been detected.
System Action:
It is presumed that the host will perform the proper error recovery procedure, to which the DLm
will respond like a real tape drive.
User Action:
console logs to determine the cause of the problem. Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance
if the problem persists.
Channel event 'Async Status Already Pending' (0xXXXX) on device
<devicename> <pathinfo>
Description:
channel adapter. This is most likely an internal logic error in the VTE software or channel driver.
System Action:
interrupt to the host.
User Action:
Channel event 'Channel Initiated Retry' on device <devicename>, path
<pathinfo>
Virtuent is sending another async ready interrupt to the specified path because
An async ready interrupt is sent to the specified path.
If this message recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An 'Abort' channel event has been received from the channel. An abort is sent by
The abort event is reported in this message and processing continues normally.
Aborts are usually indicative of channel errors of some kind. Check the host
An 'Async Status Already Pending' channel event has been reported by the DLm
Processing continues normally without sending an extra asynchronous
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance if the problem persists.
Description:
retry usually indicates that the host channel has detected some kind of an error and wants to
retry the preceeding operation.
System Action:
whatever error recovery is necessary, and the DLm will respond like a real tape drive.
User Action:
EMC Support for assistance if the problem persists.
A 'Channel Initiated Retry' channel event has been detected. A channel-initiated
Processing continues normally; it is presumed that the host will perform
Check the Host console logs to determine the cause of the problem. Contact Dell
DLm0325W
Channel event 'Channel Initiated Unit Check' on device <devicename>,
path <pathinfo>
Description:
initiated unit check usually indicates that the host channel has detected some kind of an error
and wants to abend the current operation.
System Action:
It is presumed that the host will perform the proper error recovery procedure, to which the DLm
will respond like a real tape drive.
User Action:
Host is being reset, or a channel or device is being varied off or on), check the host console logs
to determine the cause of the problem. Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance if the problem
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A 'Channel Initiated Unit Check' channel event has been detected. A channel-
Processing continues normally; the DLm will send the unit check as requested.
Unless this is an expected occurrence (such as the host job is being canceled, the
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persists.
Channel event 'Clear Path' on device <devicename>, path <pathinfo>
DLm0329W
DLm0330W
DLm0331E
Description:
System Action:
proper error recovery procedure, to which the controller will respond like a real tape drive.
User Action:
Host is being reset, or a channel or device is being varied off or on), check the Host console logs
to determine the cause of the problem. Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance if the problem
persists.
Channel event 'DeviceLevel Error' on device <devicename>, path
<pathinfo> (XXXX XXXX)
Description:
Level Error' is sent by the host after one of various channel protocol errors has been detected.
System Action:
presumed that the host will perform the proper error recovery procedure, to which the DLm will
respond like a real tape drive.
User Action:
the host console logs to determine the cause of the problem. Contact Dell EMC Support for
assistance if the problem persists.
Channel event 'Halt I/O' on device <devicename>, path <pathinfo>
Description:
command, usually as a result of a host job being cancelled.
System Action:
presumed that the host will perform the proper error recovery procedure, to which the DLm will
respond like a real tape drive.
User Action:
host is being reset), check the host console logs to determine the cause of the Halt I/O.
Device <devicename> no <type of path> to send Ready Status
The 'Clear Path' channel event has been detected.
Processing continues normally; it is presumed that the Host will perform the
Unless this is an expected occurrence (such as the Host job is being canceled, the
A 'Device Level Error' channel event has been received from the channel. A 'Device
The event is reported in this message and processing continues normally. It is
Device Level Errors are usually indicative of channel errors of some kind. Check
A 'Halt I/O' channel event has been detected. The host has issued a Halt I/O
The event is reported in this message and processing continues normally; it is
Unless this is an expected occurrence (such as a host job is being canceled, or the
Description:
Ready status message to the Host. Most likely the drive, path, or channel was never
configured/varied online on the Host, or has been varied offline.
System Action:
view, but since a Ready status was not presented the Host will most likely report that the drive
is still not ready.
User Action:
virtual tape application to present another 'Ready' signal to the Host by entering an "Unready"
command, followed by a "Ready" command. If this problem recurs, contact Dell EMC Support
for assistance.
The virtual tape drive has become Ready, but there is no online path to send the
The drive is mounted and ready from the virtual tape application's point of of
Check that the specified device is varied online on the Host. You can cause the
DLm0332E
Device <devicename> [pathNumber] Error sending Async Ready Status,
err=nnn
Description:
signal) to the Host.
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An error has occurred while attempting to send an unsolicited status ('Ready'
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System Action:
times. If the Host never takes the status, the virtual tape volume will remain mounted on the
drive, but the Host will most likely report that the drive is still not ready.
User Action:
Host by entering an "Unready" command, followed by a "Ready" command. If this problem
recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Device <devicename> failed to send Ready interrupt to Host
The virtual tape application will attempt to present the status several more
You can cause the virtual tape application to present another 'Ready' signal to the
DLm0334W
DLm0335I
DLm0337W
Description:
asynchronous status ('Ready' signal) to the Host.
System Action:
Host. The virtual tape volume will remain mounted on the drive, but the Host will most likely
report that the drive is still not ready.
User Action:
Host by entering an "Unready" command, followed by a "Ready" command. If this problem
recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Channel event 'Internal Driver Error (equipmentCheck_error)' on device
<devicename>, path <pathinfo>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
opportunity to ensure normal operation.
Device <devicename> unassigned while volume <volser> mounted
Description:
on the device.
System Action:
its current position.
User Action:
of problem with this virtual device. Contact Dell EMC Support if you need additional assistance.
Channel event 'Selective Reset' on device <devicename>, path <pathinfo>
After several retries, the virtual tape application was unable to present the
The application continues without the status having been presented to the
You can cause the virtual tape application to present another 'Ready' signal to the
An internal channel driver error event has been detected.
Processing continues, but normal operation may not be possible.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance. The VTE should be restarted at the first
The host has sent an Unassign command to this device while a tape was mounted
The Unassign command is processed normally. The tape remains ready and at
This is a valid but unusual condition. Check that the Host is not having some kind
Description:
Selective Reset to this device, usually because the device is being varied on or offline, or
because a serious I/O error has occurred on this device.
System Action:
presumed that the host will perform the proper error recovery procedure, to which the DLm will
respond like a real tape drive.
User Action:
host is being reset, or a channel, path, or device is being varied off or on), check the host and
DLm console logs to determine the cause of the problem. Contact Dell EMC Support for
assistance if necessary.
A 'Selective Reset' channel event has been detected. The host has issued a
The event is reported in this message and processing continues normally; it is
Unless this is an expected occurrence (such as a host job being canceled, the
DLm0338I
New path established: board=n, path=n, link=xx, lpar=xx, cu=xx
Description:
System Action:
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The Host has established a new channel path to the virtual tape application.
This path is available now for channel I/O.
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DLm0341E
DLm0342E
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> path <pathname> Incorrect CRC in data received from
channel, failed/retrying...
Description:
System Action:
ten times (displaying "retrying..." each of these times). If the error occurs on eleven consecutive
writes, the virtual tape application will return a unit check to the Host, with sense of Bus Out
Error (displaying "failed" this time).
User Action:
between the Host and the virtual tape application. Contact your hardware support personnel for
assistance.
Device <devicename> chanCRC mismatch in data block #<blockid> at
<offset>, file <filename> (chanCRC=XXXXXXXX, calculated=XXXXXXXX)
Description:
channel CRC value stored in the file with a newly calculated CRC value.
System Action:
Equipment Check.
User Action:
assistance.
Device <devicename> volser <volser> block <nnnnn> at <location> disk
read CRC error (diskCRC=XXXXXXXX, calculated=XXXXXXXX)
The Host has removed the specified channel path to the virtual tape application.
This path is no longer available for channel I/O.
None.
The virtual tape application has detected a corruption of data written by the Host.
The virtual tape application will instruct the Host to retransmit the data up to
A data CRC error may indicate failing hardware, cabling, or a weak data link
When reading data, the virtual tape application detected a difference between the
The virtual tape application will return a unit check to the Host, with sense of
A data CRC error may indicate failing hardware. Contact Dell EMC Support for
Description:
detected that the CRC stored with the data does not match the data just read.
System Action:
Equipment Check.
User Action:
Dell EMC Support for assistance.
While reading data from the tape library storage, the virtual tape application
The virtual tape application will return a unit check to the Host, with sense of
A CRC error indicates that corruption of the stored data has occurred. Contact
DLm0343E
Device <devicename> volume <volser> data mismatch in data block #nnnnn
at <offset>, file <filename> (Test Compressed Data)
Description:
in data that was just compressed by the application.
System Action:
of equipment check.
User Action:
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The virtual tape application's Test Compressed Data feature has detected an error
The virtual tape application will return a unit check to the Host write, with sense
A Test Compressed Data error may indicate failing compression hardware.
DLm0344I
Device <devicename> volume <volser> writing uncompressed block #n
(because of TCD error)
Description:
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writing the specified block without compression. This message should have been preceded with
one of more messages describing the error that was detected.
System Action:
User Action:
Channel event 'System Reset' on device <devicename>, path <pathinfo>
The specified block will be written without being compressed.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0347W
DLm0348E
Description:
Reset, usually as a result of the host being reset.
System Action:
presumed that the host will perform the proper error recovery procedure, to which the DLm will
respond like a real tape drive.
User Action:
host and DLm console logs to determine the cause of the problem. Contact Dell EMC Support
for assistance if necessary.
Channel event '*Unknown* (0xXXXX)' on device <devicename> <pathinfo>
[XXXX XXXX]
Description:
System Action:
proper error recovery procedure, to which the DLm will respond like a real tape drive.
User Action:
host is being reset, or a channel or device is being varied off or on), check the host console logs
to determine the cause of the problem. Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance if the problem
persists.
Device <devicename> chanCRC mismatch in data block #<blockid> at
<offset>, file <filename> (chanCRC=XXXXXXXX, calculated=XXXXXXXX)
A 'System Reset' channel event has been detected. The host has issued a System
The event is reported in this message and processing continues normally; it is
Unless this is an expected occurrence (such as the host is being reset), check the
An unrecognized channel event has been detected.
Processing continues normally; it is presumed that the host will perform the
Unless this is an expected occurrence (such as the host job is being canceled, the
Description:
application detected a difference between the channel CRC value stored in the file with a newly
calculated CRC value.
System Action:
Equipment Check.
User Action:
assistance.
While verifying data just written to the virtual tape volume, the virtual tape
The virtual tape application will return a unit check to the Host, with sense of
A CRC error may indicate failing hardware. Contact Dell EMC Support for
DLm0349E
Device <devicename> volser <volser> block <nnnnn> at <location> disk
read CRC error (diskCRC=XXXXXXXX, calculated=XXXXXXXX)
Description:
application detected that the CRC stored with the data does not match the data just read.
System Action:
Equipment Check.
User Action:
Dell EMC Support for assistance.
While verifying data just written to the virtual tape volume, the virtual tape
The virtual tape application will return a unit check to the Host, with sense of
A CRC error indicates that corruption of the stored data has occurred. Contact
DLm0356E
Interface #n exceeded automatic save trace limit of nn, NOT saving trace
Description:
tape application will automatically save a firmware trace 'nn' number of times, but this count
has been exceeded for this interface.
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System Action:
firmware trace.
User Action:
Interface #n NOT saving trace for unexpected packet
The virtual tape application continues running without automatically saving the
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
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DLm0358I
DLm0359I
DLm0366E
Description:
saving of a firmware trace would be triggered by this event, but the virtual tape application has
been configured to not save a trace for this kind of event.
System Action:
firmware trace.
User Action:
Tracing of unexpected packets set ON/OFF
Description:
on a channel interface has been turned ON or OFF.
System Action:
event occurs. If set OFF, no firmware trace will be automatically saved.
User Action:
Max Display count set to <n>
Description:
volsers.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Device <devicename> <function> error, Interface #n, error=0xXX (nnn)
An error or other unusual event has occurred on channel interface #n. Normally,
The virtual tape application continues running without automatically saving the
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The automatic saving of a firmware trace when an unexpected packet is received
If ON (the default) a firmware trace is saved when this type of unexpected
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance with this option.
The maximum number of volumes displayed by the 'find volume' command set n
None.
DLm0370E
DLm0379E
DLm0380E
Description:
System Action:
reset.
User Action:
Unable to open connection to eslot 0xXXXXXX: err=nn (0xXX)
Description:
application startup.
System Action:
User Action:
<function>: <error message>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Severity n Alert Interface #n (XXX:YYY) <type:subtype (additional
parms)>
Description:
adapter driver, for channel adapter 'n'. XXX:YYY are the alert type and subtype, which are also
An error involving channel interface adapter #n has occurred.
This channel interface may not be available to this device until the adapter is
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An error has occurred while opening a channel driver during the virtual tape
Application startup terminates.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An internal error has occurred in the virtual tape application during shutdown.
Shutdown continues.
If this problem recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The virtual tape application has received an alert message from the channel
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translated in <type:subtype>.
System Action:
continue to function normally, or it may require service or other attention.
User Action:
Channel Interface #n <message>
Depending on the alert severity and type, the virtual tape application may
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0382I
DLm0390E
DLm0391I
Description:
adapter 'n'.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Severity n Alert Interface #n (XXX:YYY) <type:subtype (additional
parms)>
Description:
adapter driver, for channel adapter 'n'. XXX:YYY are the alert type and subtype, which are also
translated in <type:subtype>. This is an information message seen when alertDebug is set on.
System Action:
continue to function normally, or it may require service or other attention.
User Action:
Invalid static encryption key configuration: [description]
Description:
System Action:
the static encryption keys are restored or reconfigured.
User Action:
the static key(s) via the DLm Console configuration program. Contact Dell EMC Support for
more assistance.
ENCRYPTKEY set to [KEYn|NONE] for device <devicename>
The virtual tape application has received an informational message from channel
None.
The virtual tape application has received an alert message from the channel
Depending on the alert severity and type, the virtual tape application may
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The static encryption configuration has been corrupted.
Static key encryption or decryption will not be available on this controller until
Restore the static encryption keys from a backup configuration file, or reconfigure
Description:
specified, no encryption will be performed on device <devicename>
System Action:
written to the specified device.
User Action:
Key #n will be used for encryption on device <devicename>, or if 'NONE' is
The specified encryption key (or none, for 'NONE') will be used for any blocks
None.
DLm0392E
Encryption is not available
Description:
System Action:
encryption was requested.
User Action:
encryption key configuration program.
Encryption is not set up, or the encryption initialization failed.
Encryption and decryption will not be available for any devices for which
Verify that the encryption key file is installed, or reconfigure the key(s) via the
DLm0393E
No encryption key available for reading encrypted block on <devicename>
Description:
encrypted block was requested to be read.
System Action:
User Action:
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Encryption was not set up at all, or the encryption initialization failed, and then an
The requested block will not be read. A unit check is returned to the host.
The user should check the encryption configuration.
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Device <devicename>, no matching decryption key, block <block#>
DLm0397E
DLm0399E
DLm0400E
DLm0401E
Description:
System Action:
check) is returned to the host. During an Import or Export operation, this is a warning rather
than an error; the data will be copied in its original encrypted format to the new location.
User Action:
key(s).
Device <devicename> is not a supported tape type for encryption
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Syntax error. Format is 'DRIVE-', not 'DRIVE='.
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> Data path <pathname> is not accessible
Description:
tape mount.
System Action:
virtual tape volume. Virtual tape volumes cannot be mounted on this device until the specified
directory is made accessible to the application.
User Action:
accessible. If the directory name was misconfigured, correct the virtual tape configuration file
PATH= parameter and restart the virtual tape application. (The path can be temporarily
corrected with the SET PATH= command.)
Device <devicename> error opening <filename>, error=nnn; <error message>
No key currently installed on this system was able to decrypt this encrypted block.
If this error occurs during an I/O initiated by the host, an I/O error (equipment
Check that the virtual tape application is configured with the proper encryption
Encryption is not supported on this device type.
The encryption option is not changed for this device.
The user should choose another device, or reconfigure the given device.
The correct format for specifying this device is 'DRIVE-'.
The command was invalid and not performed.
Specify the command again with valid syntax.
The specified virtual tape library directory cannot be accessed at the time of a
The mount is ignored and the drive remains Not Ready without mounting the
If the configured directory name is correct, make sure that it is mounted and
Description:
System Action:
virtual tape volume.
User Action:
message for a description of the problem and correct the problem. If the problem recurs,
contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The virtual tape file could not be opened.
The mount is ignored and the drive remains not ready without mounting the
Examine any preceding related messages and the 'error message' portion of this
DLm0402E
Device <devicename> cannot LOAD PROTECTED, volume <volser> does not
exist
Description:
PROTECTED' does not currently exist. Only existing volumes can be mounted as protected
(read-only) volumes.
System Action:
virtual tape volume.
User Action:
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The specified virtual tape volume specified in the operator command 'LOAD ...
The mount is ignored and the drive remains not ready without mounting the
Specify an existing volume in the 'LOAD ... PROTECTED' command.
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Device <devicename> volume <volser> (filename) invalid AWS block header
at nnnnn (n) hdrtype=XXXX, blocknum=XXXX, curblkl=XXXX, prvblkl=XXXX,
flags1=XX, flags2=XX, chancrc=XXXXXXXX
DLm0404E
DLm0405I
DLm0406I
Description:
volume. (n) is one of the following error codes: (1) error reading block header; (2) prvblkl not
zero in first block header; (3) unknown bit in flags1; (4) unknown bit in flags2; (5) tapemark
record with data length; (6) non-tapemark record with zero data length; (7) prvblkl contains
zero past first block header; (8) curblkl or prvblkl contains an invalid length value; (10-12)
unsupported segmented aws block
System Action:
User Action:
contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Device <devicename> Error deleting unused scratch volume <volser> error
message
Description:
was unloaded without ever having been written to, so the virtual tape application tried to delete
it. An I/O error occurred during the attempt to delete.
System Action:
User Action:
Correct the error.
Device <devicename> Display: 'message1' 'message2' [(blink)]
Description:
operator display unit.
System Action:
unloaded, and the volume serial number falls within the range managed by the virtual tape
application, then the specified volume will be mounted.
User Action:
Device <devicename> CCW:XX @block id nnnnn; rejected due to supervisor
inhibit
An invalid AWS block header was encountered at offset 'nnnnn' in the specified
The operation reading the volume will fail.
Delete and re-create the volume that has the invalid format. If this problem recurs,
The specified volume was created in response to a scratch tape mount request, it
The volume may or may not have been deleted from the tape library.
The 'error message' portion of this message describes the error that occurred.
The Host has sent these message(s) to be displayed on the virtual tape drive's
If the message is a Mount message, and the virtual tape drive is currently
None.
Description:
prior Mode Set CCW had disabled this state.
System Action:
is sent to the Host.
User Action:
state CCW.
The Host sent a CCW that can only be executed while in supervisor state but a
The CCW is not executed, and a unit check status with command reject sense
Investigate why the Host application is attempting to illegally execute a supervisor
DLm0407E
Device <devicename> Rejecting ACLON request - invalid ACLVolser (value)
Description:
passed is not in the scratch synonyms list.
System Action:
User Action:
The mainframe request for ACLON is rejected because the ACLVolser that was
The command is rejected. The current ACL state is not changed.
None.
DLm0408I
Device <devicename> ACL turned <ON/OFF> [ACLVolser = 'volser'] [reason]
Description:
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System Action:
on, the new ACLVolser is also displayed. If ACL was turned off by the virtual tape application
rather than by the host the reason will be displayed.
User Action:
Command received: 'command'
The ACLON or ACLOFF request was granted. If the request was to turn ACL
None.
DLm0410E
DLm0411E
DLm0412E
DLm0413E
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> error initializing Volume <volser>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
correct the problem. If the problem recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Device <devicename> AWS block #nnn too large (xxxxxx) to handle
(max=yyyyyy)
Description:
that is larger than the maximum tape blocksize ('yyyyyy') it is capable of presenting to the Host.
This block in the virtual tape file is 'xxxxxx' bytes and is not compressed in the file.
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> AWS block #nnn too large to handle (max=yyyyyy)
Description:
that is larger than the maximum tape blocksize ('yyyyyy') it is capable of presenting to the Host.
This block in the virtual tape file is compressed and the exact un-compressed block length, while
larger than 'yyyyyy', is unknown.
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> Unexpected EOF in block header at nnnnn, file
<filename>
The specified operator command was received.
The specified command is processed.
None.
An error occurred while creating the specified virtual tape volume.
The volume is not mounted.
Examine any preceding related messages for a description of the problem and
The virtual tape application has encountered a tape block in the virtual tape volume
An I/O error is returned to the Host.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The virtual tape application has encountered a tape block in the virtual tape volume
An I/O error is returned to the Host.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Description:
file offset where the error occurred.
System Action:
request.
User Action:
and correct the problem. If the problem recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An error occurred while accessing the specified virtual tape volume. 'nnnnn' is the
The virtual tape application returns an error status to the current Host IO
Examine any preceding related messages, if any, for additional error information,
DLm0414W
Device <devicename> tape full writing <data/TM> at PEOT, file <filename>
Description:
response that the physical tape cartridge is full.
System Action:
User Action:
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While writing to a physical tape drive, the virtual tape application received a
The write operation fails with a unit check.
Investigate why the host application wrote past logical end of tape (LEOT).
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Device <devicename> Unexpected EOF in data block at nnnnn, file
<filename>
DLm0417E
DLm0418W
DLm0419E
Description:
file offset where the error occurred.
System Action:
request.
User Action:
and correct the problem. If the problem recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Device <devicename> I/O error: <function description>; error=nnn; <error
message>
Description:
System Action:
request.
User Action:
and correct the problem. If the problem recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Device <devicename> Hardware decompression not available, using software
only
Description:
hardware compression card is not available on this system to decompress the data.
System Action:
per volume as a reminder.
User Action:
should be decompressed with a compression adapter as well.
Device <devicename> data read [backwards] returned error
An error occurred while accessing the specified virtual tape volume. 'nnnnn' is the
The virtual tape application returns an error status to the current Host I/O
Examine any preceding related messages, if any, for additional error information,
An error occurred while reading or writing a virtual tape file.
The virtual tape application returns an error status to the current Host I/O
Examine any preceding related messages, if any, for additional error information,
A hardware-compressed block has been read from the virtual tape volume, but a
The data is decompressed with software. This message will display only once
For best performance, data compressed with a hardware compression adapter
Description:
System Action:
returned to the Host. This message is preceded by one or more messages that explain the I/O
error.
User Action:
and correct the problem. If the problem recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An error occurred while reading a virtual tape file.
The read command is unsuccessful and an error indication (unit check) is
Examine any preceding related messages, if any, for additional error information,
DLm0420W
Device <devicename> write attempt to protected volume
Description:
has attempted to perform a write operation to the volume.
System Action:
sense).
User Action:
volume.
The volume on the specified device is mounted in read-only mode, but the Host
The Host's write command is rejected (with unit check status, command reject
Correct the condition that caused the Host to attempt to write to a read-only
DLm0421I
Device <devicename> signaled end of volume to Host on <command>
Description:
Unit End plus Unit Exception) was signaled to the Host because the capacity of the virtual
volume is being approached. 'command' could be Write, Write Tapemark, or Erase Gap.
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System Action:
remains true and will be signaled for all subsequent writes as long as the virtual tape volume
remains positioned past the logical end of volume point.
User Action:
Device <devicename> <command> at loadpoint
The write command was successful. The logical end of volume condition
The Host is expected to close the virtual tape volume and open a new volume.
DLm0423W
DLm0424I
DLm0425E
Description:
System Action:
Loadpoint) to the Host I/O request.
User Action:
error.
Device <devicename> <command> past <place>
Description:
physical tape volume. This message will also be displayed at the end of an Import or Export
command, because these commands will read and copy all data until they reach the end of the
input tape volume. This is normal operation of the Import and Export commands and does not
signify an error.
System Action:
Tape Void) is returned to the Host I/O request. For an Import or Export operation, this message
is normal and does not signify an error.
User Action:
Import or Export operation, this message is normal and does not signify an error.
Device <devicename> volume <volser> rewound
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> Data block exceeds maximum of yyyyyy bytes
The Host has read or spaced backwards from the virtual tape volume's loadpoint.
The virtual tape application returns an error status (Read Backwards at
This is most likely a Host application error. Correct the application causing the
The Host read or positioned past the end of data on a virtual tape volume or a
If this occurs as a result of a Host I/O request, an error status (Data Check,
If caused by a Host operation, correct the application causing the error. For an
The operator REWIND command completed successfully.
The virtual tape volume is now at loadpoint.
None.
Description:
tape application.
System Action:
the Host's write command.
User Action:
tape application capability ('yyyyyy' bytes or less).
The Host wrote a block larger than the maximum blocksize supported by the virtual
The block is not written to the virtual tape file, and an I/O error is returned to
Change the Host application and/or JCL to write data blocks within the virtual
DLm0426E
Device <devicename> write attempt required expanded headers
Description:
which requires expanded headers, but the tape consists of blocks with regular headers. Tape
header types cannot be intermixed on the same tape.
System Action:
User Action:
Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The host attempted to write data with options set (such as the 'store CRC' option)
An error status (Equipment Check) is returned to the host I/O request.
Clear the option(s) that require expanded headers, and retry the host job. Contact
DLm0427W
Device <devicename> write [TM] attempt past end of tape
Description:
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capacity.
System Action:
End of Tape) to the Host I/O request.
User Action:
have been returned for many writes preceding the failing one. Correct the application causing
the error.
Device <devicename> possibly lengthy operation (<command> from
<blockid>) begun
The virtual tape application returns an error status (Equipment Check, Physical
This is most likely a Host application error, since logical end of tape signal would
DLm0429W
DLm0430I
DLm0431I
Description:
has determined that this command might take a considerable period of time to complete (more
than a few seconds) because there is no index to the desired location in the virtual tape file to
perform the operation quickly, so it issues this message for informational purposes.
System Action:
suitable index entry to complete the command quickly is encountered, fast operation will resume
(see message DLm0431I). If the command takes a very long time to complete, it is possible that
the Host may cancel the operation because it thinks a "missing interrupt" situation has occurred.
User Action:
a long positioning command is taking place, consider increasing the Host's "missing interrupt
timer" for the virtual tape application's devices.
Device <devicename> <function description> while device not ready
Description:
System Action:
request.
User Action:
Device <devicename> volume <volser> accommodated old-style AWS header at
offset nnnnnn
Description:
tape block under certain specific rare conditions. Subsequent backwards traversal over such a
block would result in an I/O error ("Invalid AWS block header"). Later releases, including this
one, automatically recover from this metadata error without returning an I/O error to the host.
This message is displayed strictly for informational purposes.
System Action:
indication returned to the host. The invalid metadata in this virtual tape volume is NOT corrected
by this action, so this message may be seen in the future as long as this data exists on this
volume.
User Action:
Device <devicename> fast operation <command> resumed
The virtual tape application is executing the specified Host I/O command, and it
The command continues normally. If, during the possibly lengthy operation, a
If the Host cancels a job because it thinks a "missing interrupt" has occurred while
The requested operation requires a tape to be loaded in the physical tape drive.
The virtual tape application returns an error status to the current Host I/O
Load the tape drive.
Earlier virtual tape application releases could write incorrect metadata in a virtual
The virtual tape operation completes successfully. There is no data loss or error
None.
Description:
determined might take a considerable period of time (more than a few seconds) to complete
(see message DLm0428I). During the possibly lengthy operation, a suitable index entry has been
encountered to complete the operation quickly.
System Action:
User Action:
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The virtual tape application is executing a Host I/O command that it had previously
The command continues normally.
None.
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Device <devicename> possibly lengthy operation (<command> from
<blockid>) complete (at <blockid>)
DLm0433I
DLm0434W
DLm0435I
Description:
had previously determined might take a considerable period of time.
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> is not writing expanded AWS headers
Description:
value.
System Action: None.
User Action:
WARNING: Path <pathname> disk usage at nn%
Description:
WARNING value.
System Action:
as long as the usage in this directory exceeds the WARNING value.
User Action:
to free some disk space.
<this is an informational message>
The virtual tape application has completed executing a Host I/O command that it
The command completed normally, although possibly slowly.
None.
The device is set to write expanded headers, but is currently not honoring the
None.
The disk usage for the specified tape library directory has exceeded the current
The virtual tape application will continue to warn at every percentage change
Consider scratching and erasing unneeded virtual tape volumes from this directory
DLm0436I
DLm0437I
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
Attempting to recover space from scratch volumes in <pathname>
(<percent>)
Description:
RECOVER value.
System Action:
tape volumes until the disk usage is reduced by the RECOVERAMT percent of space.
User Action:
space.
Finished space recovery, nn bytes recovered from scratch volumes in
<pathname> (<percent>)
Description:
specified tape library directory, because either (1) the disk usage has been reduced by the
RECOVERAMT percent of space, or (2) it has found no more scratched volumes to erase. 'nn'
bytes is the number of bytes erased from scratch volumes and made available for reuse.
System Action: None.
User Action:
This message is an informational message.
None.
The disk usage for the specified tape library directory has exceeded the current
The virtual tape application will erase the data from previously scratched virtual
Consider scratching and erasing unneeded virtual tape volumes to free some disk
The virtual tape application has finished attempting to recover space for the
None.
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Finished space recovery, nn bytes recovered from nn scratch volumes in
<pathname>
DLm0439I
DLm0440I
DLm0441I
Description:
scratch tapes that have exceeded their Erase Policy retention time.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Device <devicename> volume <volser> unloaded without I/O
Description:
was mounted, the Host did not perform any reads from or writes to this volume.
System Action:
If the tape was a scratch tape when it was mounted, it will be returned to the scratch state.
User Action:
Device <devicename> volume <volser> mounted (filename)[(FileProtect/Modifiable)]
Description:
a "ready" interrupt to the Host. "File-Protect" means that the tape is mounted read-only.
"Modifiable" means that the tape is a WORM file, but can be modified/extended by the host.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Device <devicename> initializing new [flat] volume <volser>
[(labeled)|(unlabeled)]
The virtual tape application has recovered the specified amount of space from
None.
The specified virtual tape volume was unloaded. During the time that the volume
The specified drive enters the Not Ready state and is available for another job.
None.
The specified virtual tape volume has been mounted; the device will now present
None.
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
A mount of a non-existent volume has been requested.
The new virtual tape volume is created and initialized.
None.
DLm0442E
Device <devicename> unable to allocate an SL/AL/NL scratch volume:
<error message>
Description:
requested label type could not be found. The 'error message' portion of this message explains
the reason.
System Action:
User Action:
scratch tape. If no scratch volumes are available, consider scratching some old, unneeded
volumes or INITIALIZE some more scratch volumes.
Loading of a scratch volume was requested, but a scratch volume with the
The requested volume is not loaded and the drive remains Not Ready.
Correct the problem preventing the scratch volume allocation and try to re-load a
DLm0443E
Device <devicename> unable to create new scratch volume <volser>
Description:
could not be created.
System Action:
User Action:
Correct the problem preventing the scratch volume allocation, and try to re-load a scratch tape.
For instance, enter the 'Query Space' command to determine if any free space exists on the
tape library disk; if no space is available, delete some unneeded volumes to free some disk space.
Make sure that a valid, writable directory is specified in the configuration file for this device,
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Loading of a new scratch volume was requested, but the new virtual tape volume
The requested volume is not loaded and the drive remains Not Ready.
One or more previous message(s) should explain the reason for the problem.
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and that the directory is currently mounted and accessible. If all possible scratch tapes are
already in use, scratch some existing volumes for re-use.
Device <devicename> cannot initialize protected new volume <volser>
DLm0446E
DLm0447W
DLm0448W
Description:
initialize it because it is read-only. This is only possible when a manual LOAD command with the
PROTECTED option is entered for a new (non-existing) volume.
System Action:
un-initialized (and read-only) tape.
User Action:
Device <devicename> cannot create volume <volser>, path <pathname> is
read-only
Description:
virtual tape library directory 'pathname' is write protected.
System Action:
remains not ready.
User Action:
mounted and is write-enabled for user 'vtape'.
Device <devicename> invalid volid 'volser', mount request ignored
Description:
volume serial number.
System Action:
User Action:
standard volume serial number consists of the upper-case letters A-Z, numbers 0-9, and the
hyphen.
Device <devicename> volume <volser> already mounted, new mount request
ignored
The virtual tape application has created the new volume 'volser', but is not able to
The volume is created and mounted, but it will appear to the Host as an empty,
Don't do this.
The specified volume does not exist and cannot be opened for writing because the
The volume is not created, the mount request is ignored, and the device
In order to write new volumes, make sure that the virtual tape library is correctly
The Host requested the mounting of a volume serial number that is not a valid IBM
The mount request is ignored and the device remains not ready.
Correct the Host JCL to request a valid IBM volume serial number. An IBM
Description:
a virtual tape volume mounted. The currently mounted tape is NOT at loadpoint.
System Action:
remains mounted.
User Action:
already has a volume mounted. If the Host is finished with the volume that is current mounted
on the drive, you can manually unload that volume and then manually mount the new volume.
The Host requested the mounting of a volume, but the specified drive already has
The mount request is ignored. The volume already mounted on the drive
Correct the Host JCL that caused a mount request to be sent to a drive that
DLm0449I
Device <devicename> Label request changed from ' ' to default 'X'
Description:
default type (which may have been configured in the virtual tape application) for this virtual
tape device. The only value which you'll see for 'X' is 'A' for ANSI labels, because this message
does not display if the default label type is 'S' for IBM standard labels.
System Action:
device.
User Action:
default should be changed or an explicit label type should be requested in the JCL.
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The current mount request did not specify a desired label type, so it was set to the
The mount process continues, using the default label type configured for this
None, unless the default label type is incorrect, in which case the configured
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Volume <volser> file is busy on device devicename1, mount on devicename2
is ignored
DLm0451E
DLm0452W
DLm0453W
Description:
currently mounted on another virtual tape drive. A volume can be mounted on only one drive at
a time.
System Action:
User Action:
same volume. Restart the second job when the virtual tape volume becomes available.
Volume <volser> file is open elsewhere, mount on <devicename> ignored
Description:
is currently open by another program or system.
System Action:
does not become free during this time, the mount request is ignored.
User Action:
same volume by two programs at the same time. Restart the second job when the virtual tape
volume becomes available.
Device <devicename> is quiesced, mount deferred/ignored
Description:
specified drive is in the 'quiesced' state, meaning it will not accept any tape mounts until it is
'unquiesced' (or until the virtual tape application is restarted).
System Action:
until the drive is unquiesced or is cancelled by the host. If this is a manual mount request, the
mount request is ignored.
User Action:
Device <devicename> volume <volser> already mounted, new mount request
honored
The mounting of a virtual tape volume has been requested, but that volume is
The mount request is ignored.
Correct the Host operational issue that resulted in the duplicate request for the
Mounting of the specified virtual tape volume has been requested, but the volume
The mount will be retried several times over several seconds. If the volume
Correct the Host operational issue that resulted in the duplicate request for the
Mounting of the specified virtual tape volume has been requested, but the
Unless this is a manual mount, the mount request remains pending (deferred)
UNQUIESCE the drive, or use a different drive.
Description:
a virtual tape volume mounted, and the currently mounted tape is at loadpoint.
System Action:
unloaded and the new mount request is processed.
User Action:
already has a volume mounted.
The Host requested the mounting of a volume, and the specified drive already has
The mount request is honored. The volume already mounted on the drive is
Correct the Host JCL that caused a mount request to be sent to a drive that
DLm0454E
Device <devicename> volume <volser> not found
Description:
not exist in the virtual tape library.
System Action:
User Action:
directory(s) are properly mounted and are accessible to the virtual tape application. If the
requested volser is for a scratch tape, make sure that there are scratch volumes, initialized with
the correct label type, available.
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The virtual tape application was requested to load a virtual tape volume that does
The drive remains unloaded and Not Ready.
Verify that the correct volume is being requested. Also check that the tape library
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Error locking volume <volser> (filename): <error message>
DLm0456W
DLm0457E
DLm0458W
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
message for a description of the problem and correct the problem. If the problem recurs,
contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Device <devicename> volume <volser> already mounted, new mount request
honored
Description:
a virtual tape volume mounted. The currently mounted tape is not at loadpoint, but the drive had
received an Unassign command from the Host while the currently mounted tape was mounted.
System Action:
unloaded and the new mount request is processed.
User Action:
request to be sent to a drive that already had a volume mounted. Contact Dell EMC Support for
additional assistance.
Device <devicename> volume <volser> already mounted, new mount request
ignored
Description:
a virtual tape volume mounted, and the currently mounted tape is NOT at loadpoint, and the
drive had not received an Unassign command from the Host while the currently mounted tape
was mounted.
System Action:
remains mounted.
User Action:
request to be sent to a drive that already had a volume mounted. Contact Dell EMC Support for
additional assistance.
Device <devicename> volume <volser> already mounted, new mount request
deferred
An error occurred while trying to mount the specified virtual tape volume.
The mount request is ignored.
Consult any preceding related messages and the 'error message' portion of this
The Host requested the mounting of a volume, and the specified drive already has
The mount request is honored. The volume already mounted on the drive is
Consider correcting the Host JCL or Host operating system that allowed a mount
The Host requested the mounting of a volume, but the specified drive already has
The mount request is ignored. The volume already mounted on the drive
Consider correcting the Host JCL or Host operating system that allowed a mount
Description:
already has a virtual tape volume mounted.
System Action:
mounted on the drive.
User Action:
that already has a volume mounted.
The Fujitsu Host requested the mounting of a volume, and the specified drive
The mount request will be honored after the Host unloads the volume currently
If possible, correct the Host JCL that caused a mount request to be sent to a drive
DLm0459W
Device <devicename> volume <volser> has a corrupted IBM/ANSI label set
Description:
determined that the volume contains a valid VOL1 label but the rest of the header label set is
missing, incomplete, invalid, or corrupted in some way.
System Action:
available for normal use by the Host.
User Action:
action required by the Host. If the Host refuses to use the corrupted volume as is, perform a re-
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During opening of an existing virtual tape volume, the virtual tape application has
This is a warning message only. The mount completes successfully and is
The Host will most likely complain about the invalid labels; take the appropriate
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initialization of the virtual tape volume using the standard Host initialization procedures. Try to
determine the reason the Host previously wrote invalid labels to this tape volume. This condition
is most often caused by an error on the Host during volume initialization or at some other time
when the Host is writing the volume labels. In particular, this problem has been seen when a
Host job is cancelled while it is opening an output tape.
Device <devicename> volume <volser> file renamed to <filename>
DLm0461I
DLm0462W
DLm0463W
Description:
System Action:
shown.
User Action:
Device <devicename> performing deferred mount request
Description:
already had a virtual tape volume mounted. The drive is now unloaded and the mount request
will be re-evaluated.
System Action:
User Action:
that already had a volume mounted.
Mount error renaming volume <volser> (filename to filename): <error
message>; retrying...
Description:
virtual tape application was unable to rename the scratch volume (~VOLSER) to an active
volume (VOLSER).
System Action:
does not succeed during this time, the mount request will be ignored.
User Action:
determine the cause of the failure.
Volume <volser> file is open elsewhere, retrying...
The Host has written a HDR1 label in a flat file.
The virtual volume's disk file was successfully renamed to the new filename as
None.
The Fujitsu Host requested the mounting of a volume while the specified drive
The mount request will be attempted at this time.
If possible, correct the Host JCL that caused a mount request to be sent to a drive
The Host has asked for a previously scratched volume by specific volser. The
The rename will be retried several times over several seconds. If the rename
Refer to any earlier messages and the 'error message' portion of this message to
Description:
is currently open by another program or system.
System Action:
does not become free during this time, the mount request will be ignored.
User Action:
same volume by two programs at the same time. Restart the second job when the virtual tape
volume becomes available.
Mounting of the specified virtual tape volume has been requested, but the volume
The mount will be retried several times over several seconds. If the volume
Correct the Host operational issue that resulted in the duplicate request for the
DLm0464E
Device <devicename> volser <volser> prefix differs from existing volser
<volser>
Description:
onto the virtual tape volume, but the new VOLSER does not start with the same 2-character
VOLSER prefix as the existing volume serial number.
System Action:
status and Command Reject sense.
User Action:
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The Host is attempting to write a VOL1 label with a different volume serial number
The virtual tape application rejects the Host's write, returning a Unit Check
You can only write over an existing VOLSER with a new volume serial number of
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the same 2-character prefix. Correct the JCL or operator procedure that attempted to rename
the volume.
Device <devicename> invalid volser <volser> in VOL1 label
DLm0466E
DLm0467E
DLm0468I
Description:
the volume serial number in the VOL1 label is invalid.
System Action:
status and Command Reject sense.
User Action:
to the virtual tape.
Device <devicename> volser <volser> from VOL1 already exists [as scratch]
Description: The Host is attempting to write a VOL1 label with a
different volume serial number onto the virtual tape volume, but the new
VOLSER is the same as a volume that already exists in the virtual tape
library.
System Action:
status and Command Reject sense.
User Action:
to the virtual tape, or delete the existing volume from the the virtual tape library before
rerunning the job.
Device <devicename> error renaming volume <volser1> (filename) to
<volser2> (filename); <error message>
Description:
onto the virtual tape volume, but the virtual tape application is failing in its attempt to rename
the mounted volume to the new volume name.
System Action:
status and Command Reject sense.
User Action:
determine the cause of the failure. If the problem cannot be corrected, contact Dell EMC
Support for assistance.
Device <devicename> overwrote VOL1 with [data|tapemark] on volume
<volser>
The Host is attempting to write a new VOL1 label to the virtual tape volume, but
The virtual tape application rejects the Host's write, returning a Unit Check
Correct the Host job that is attempting to write the invalid volume serial number
The virtual tape application rejects the Host's write, returning a Unit Check
Correct the Host job that is attempting to write the duplicate volume serial number
The Host is attempting to write a VOL1 label with a different volume serial number
The virtual tape application rejects the Host's write, returning a Unit Check
Refer to any earlier messages and the 'error message' portion of this message to
Description:
has written either data or a tapemark at loadpoint, erasing the VOL1 label. The virtual tape is
now an unlabeled volume.
System Action: None.
User Action:
The volume mounted on this device was previously a labeled volume, but the Host
None.
DLm0469I
Device <devicename> Volume <volser1> renamed to <volser2> (filename)
Description:
virtual tape volume.
System Action:
number.
User Action:
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The Host has written a VOL1 label with a different volume serial number onto the
The virtual volume file was successfully renamed to the new volume serial
None.
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MOUNT volume 'volser' failed
DLm0471E
DLm0472I
DLm0473E
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
for the mount failure. Correct the error indicated in the preceding message(s).
Device address xxxx on GROUP n doesn't exist
Description:
mount program, but the specified device does not exist in the specified GROUP.
System Action:
of 0x82 is returned to the Host program.
User Action:
proper device address(es).
Volume <volser1> is currently on <devicename>, cannot mount <volser2>
Description:
mount program, but the specified device already has the virtual tape volume 'volser1' mounted.
System Action:
of 0x85 is returned to the Host program.
User Action:
drive.
Invalid mount request x'xx' 'aaaaaaaa' 'bbbbbbbb'
Mounting of the specified virtual tape volume was unsuccessful.
The mount request is ignored and the drive remains Not Ready.
This message will be preceded by one or more messages that explain the reason
Mounting of a virtual tape volume on OSADDR 'xxxx' was requested by the VSE
The mount request is ignored and the drive remains Not Ready. A return code
Reconfigure the VSE mount program and/or virtual tape application to use the
Mounting of volume 'volser2' on the specified drive was requested by the VSE
The mount request is ignored and the drive remains Not Ready. A return code
Correct the operational issues that resulted in the attempt to mount on a busy
DLm0474E
DLm0475E
DLm0476W
Description:
the second word of the request ('bbbbbbbb') did not contain a proper drive designation.
System Action:
of 0x90 is returned to the Host program.
User Action:
No free device in default GROUP n to mount 'volser'
Description:
by the VSE mount program, but there is no free drive in this GROUP.
System Action:
of 0x80 is returned to the Host program
User Action:
No free device in GROUP n to mount 'volser'
Description:
by the VSE mount program, but but there is no free drive on this LPAR and GROUP.
System Action:
of 0x81 is returned to the Host program.
User Action:
WARNING: Device <devicename> OSADDR is 000
Mounting of a virtual tape volume was requested by the VSE mount program, but
The mount request is ignored and the drive remains Not Ready. A return code
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Mounting of a virtual tape volume on ANY available drive address was requested
The mount request is ignored and the drive remains Not Ready. A return code
Retry the Host mount when a virtual drive becomes available.
Mounting of a virtual tape volume on ANY available drive address was requested
The mount request is ignored and the drive remains Not Ready. A return code
Retry the Host mount when a virtual drive becomes available.
Description:
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the device upon which the volume is being mounted has an OSADDR of 000.
System Action:
the Host program. If the mount request was for a specific device address, this probably won't
be of any consequence, but if the request was for 'Any' drive, the Host program won't be able
to determine on which drive the volume was mounted.
User Action:
for each device that will be attached to a VSE system.
Mount requested on <devicename1> by <devicename2> failed
The mount proceeds, but the mount device address of 000 is reported back to
Reconfigure the virtual tape application and add the correct OSADDR parameter
DLm0478I
DLm0479W
DLm0480E
Description:
by the VSE mount program, but the volume could not be mounted on <devicename2>. This
message will be preceded by one or more messages that explain the reason for the mount failure.
System Action:
of 0x88 is returned to the Host program.
User Action:
the problem(s).
Device <devicename> Requesting mount 'volser' on 'device'
Description:
tape manager on the host.
System Action:
requested drive.
User Action:
Device <devicename> volume <volser> is completely empty!
Description:
marks.
System Action:
the volume will result in an I/O error (Unit Check status, Tape Void sense) being presented to
the Host.
User Action:
initialize the virtual tape volume.
Both active and scratch volser volumes exist in <pathname>
Mounting of a virtual tape volume on ANY available drive address was requested
The mount request is ignored and the drive remains Not Ready. A return code
Refer to any preceding messages for the reason for the mount failure and correct
Mounting of a virtual tape volume was requested by the VSE mount program or a
The virtual tape application attempts to mount the requested volume on the
None.
The specified tape volume was successfully mounted, but contains no data or tape
The specified volume is mounted as requested, but any attempts to read from
Be certain that the correct volume is being requested. If necessary, delete and re-
Description:
and scratch (~VOLSER) copies of the volume in the same tape library.
System Action:
User Action:
While mounting a volume, the virtual tape application found both active (VOLSER)
The mount request is retried.
None.
DLm0481E
Mount error renaming volume <volser> (filename to filename): <error
message>
Description:
virtual tape application was unable to rename the scratch volume (~VOLSER) to an active
volume (VOLSER). The rename was retried several times over several seconds, and never
succeeded.
System Action:
User Action:
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The Host has asked for a previously scratched volume by specific volser. The
The mount request is ignored, and the drive remains Not Ready.
Refer to any earlier messages and the 'error message' portion of this message to
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determine the cause of the failure. Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Scratch tape <volser> made active
DLm0483E
DLm0484W
DLm0485W
Description:
System Action:
renaming it from ~VOLSER to VOLSER, then mounts the volume.
User Action:
Error scratching/unscratching/erasing volume <volser> (filename); <error
message>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
determine the cause of the failure.
Mount loop on device <devicename>, volume <volser> mount ignored
Description:
immediately unloaded the volume each time without reading past labels or writing to it. This
usually signifies that the Host is not satisfied with the contents of the virtual tape volume, so it
unloads it and requests it again.
System Action:
User Action:
Host JCL to use the correct volume or a different volume.
Device <devicename> Mount of unlabeled [SCRTCH/PRIVAT] volume ignored
The Host has asked for a previously scratched volume by specific volser.
The virtual tape application returns the requested volume to active status by
None.
An error has occurred while scratching, unscratching, or erasing a scratch tape.
The scratch, unscratch, or erase function fails.
Refer to any earlier messages and the 'error message' portion of this message to
The Host repeatedly requested the mounting of the specified volume, but
The last mount request is ignored, and the drive remains Not Ready.
Examine the Host console to determine the problem with the volume. Correct the
DLm0487I
DLm0488I
DLm0489E
Description:
application does not support the mounting of unlabeled scratch tapes because there is no way
to track the volume by volser once the Host writes unlabeled data.
System Action:
User Action:
tape for scratch usage.
Device <devicename> Volume 'filename' mount will be retried
Description:
System Action:
until the Host cancels the mount request with a new Load Display command.
User Action:
Device <devicename> Unused scratch volume <volser> deleted
Description:
but it was unloaded without ever being written to.
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> Error loading volume 'filename'
The Host requested the mounting of an unlabeled scratch tape. The virtual tape
The mount request is ignored and the device remains Not Ready.
Specify a specific volume serial number for unlabeled usage, or specify a labeled
The preceding virtual tape mount request could not be satisfied at this time.
The specified mount request will be automatically retried until successful or
None.
The specified volume was created in response to a scratch tape mount request,
The volume is deleted from the virtual tape library.
None.
Description:
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System Action:
is preceded with one or more messages that explain the reason for the error.
User Action:
Device <devicename> volume <volser> unloaded
The load request is ignored and the device remains Not Ready. This message
Correct the error and rerun the job.
DLm0492I
DLm0493W
DLm0494W
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> not on Physical Tape Device, max volume size changed
back to <size>
Description:
virtual tape drive is no longer on a Physical Tape Device.
System Action:
value.
User Action:
Device <devicename> write [TM] attempt to protected volume
Description:
System Action:
to the Host application.
User Action:
write to a protected volume, or mount the volume in read-write mode.
Device <devicename> disk full writing data/TM at nnnnnnn, file
<filename>
The specified virtual tape volume was unloaded.
The specified drive enters the Not Ready state and is available for another job.
None.
The virtual tape application has detected that the tape library for the specified
The maximum volume size for this device is adjusted back back to the previous
None.
The Host attempted to write data or a tapemark to this read-only tape volume.
The virtual tape application returns an error (Command Reject, File Protected)
Correct the JCL, program or operational procedure that caused the Host to try to
DLm0495E
Description:
library disk is full. 'nnnnnnn' is the number of bytes written to the tape so far.
System Action:
the virtual drive is put into the 'Not Ready' (Intervention Required) state. The virtual tape
application will leave the drive in the Not Ready state until the virtual tape application operator
changes the drive to Ready. Most Host systems will report the 'Intervention Required' to the
Host operator, pause the current job, and wait for the drive to come ready.
User Action:
drive to resume.
Device <devicename> disk full writing data/TM at nnnnnnn, file
<filename>
Description:
library disk is full. The virtual tape application cannot recover and continue because the tape
library is on an NFS filesystem. 'nnnnnnn' is the number of bytes written to the tape so far.
System Action:
contents of the volume being written are unpredictable.
User Action:
filesystem.
The virtual tape application received a write operation from the Host, but the tape
The write operation fails (Unit Check status, Intervention Required sense), and
When space is available on the tape library disk, issue the READY command to this
The virtual tape application received a write operation from the Host, but the tape
The write operation fails (Unit Check status, Equipment Check sense). The
Rerun the job after more space is made available on the target tape library
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Device <devicename> write compression <suppressed by IDRC=NO / forced by
IDRC=FORCE>
DLm0497W
DLm0499W
Description:
drive is currently set to IDRC=NO, or the Host did not request compression but the drive is
currently set to IDRC=FORCE. This message will only be displayed once per volume.
System Action:
If IDRC=FORCE is set, the data is compressed.
User Action:
different way. In that case, reconfigure the virtual tape drive with the correct IDRC parameter,
or enter the command 'SET IDRC=ON/OFF/FORCE [DEV=devicename]' to temporarily
override the virtual tape application's configuration.
Device <devicename> Hardware [de]compression configured off, using
software only
Description:
currently configured to not use the hardware facility for compression/decompression. This
message will display once per volume whenever this condition is true.
System Action:
compression hardware.
User Action:
with the compression hardware (which is much faster than software
compression/decompression). In that case, enter the command 'SET HWCOMPRESSION=ON'
and/or 'SET HWDECOMPRESSION=ON to reactivate the hardware
compression/decompression feature.
Device <devicename> volume <volser> error compressing data: nnn[,
falling back to s/w compression]
Either the Host requested compression of the output data but the virtual tape
If IDRC=NO is set, the data is written uncompressed to the virtual tape library.
None, unless you truly wanted the data to be compressed or not compressed in a
The controller has hardware compression/decompression capability but is
The data is compressed or decompressed with software rather than with the
None, unless you truly wanted the data to be compressed and/or decompressed
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Description:
System Action:
compression was in use, in which case software compression is tried.
User Action:
Scratching/Unscratching/Erasing of volume <volser> requested by host via
device <devicename> [dsn='datasetname']
Description:
requested by the Host. If the request is further qualified by a dataset name, it is shown in the
message.
System Action:
the data of a scratch volume) the specified volume in the virtual tape library. If a dataset name
is specified the volume will first be checked to confirm that it contains the specified data set.
User Action:
Volume <volser> (filename) scratched/unscratched/erased/deleted
Description:
was successful.
System Action:
deleted), or deleted (file deleted) from the virtual tape library as requested. If the request came
An error occurred while writing compressed data to the virtual tape file.
The data is written uncompressed to the tape library, unless hardware
If this problem recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Scratching, unscratching, or erasing of the specified virtual tape volume was
The virtual tape application will attempt to scratch, unscratch, or erase (delete
None.
Scratching, unscratching, erasing, or deletion of the specified virtual tape volume
The specified virtual tape volume was scratched, unscratched, erased (data
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from the mainframe, a return code of 0 (success) was returned to the Host application.
User Action:
Volume <volser> is currently on <devicename>, cannot
scratch/unscratch/erase
None.
DLm0503E
DLm0504E
DLm0505E
Description:
requested, but the specified volume is in use.
System Action:
mainframe, a return code of 0x06 is returned to the Host application.
User Action:
Error scratching/unscratching/erasing volume <volser> (filename); <error
message>
Description:
virtual tape volume.
System Action:
be active, depending on the error that occurred. If the request came from the mainframe, a
return code of 0x07 (volume does not exist) or 0x08 (any other error) is returned to the Host
application.
User Action:
message for a description of the problem and correct the problem. If the problem recurs,
contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Scratching/unscratching/erasing of invalid volume 'volser' requested by
host via device <devicename>
Description:
requested, but the requested volser is an invalid volume serial number.
System Action:
returned to the Host application.
User Action:
Device <devicename> received invalid scratch/unscratch/erase/execute
request, length=nnn
Scratching, unscratching, or erasing of the specified virtual tape volume was
The virtual tape volume status is not changed. If the request came from the
Change the tape status later when it is not in use.
An error occurred during the scratching, unscratching, or erasing of the specified
The volume is in an undefined state. It may have been scratched or it may still
Consult any preceding related messages and the 'error message' portion of this
Scratching, unscratching, or erasing of the specified virtual tape volume was
The scratch, unscratch, or erase request is ignored. A return code of 0x05 is
Correct the volume serial number being sent by the Host program.
Description:
execution of a console command, was requested by the Host, but the data sent by the Host was
of an incorrect length.
System Action:
Host application.
User Action:
Scratching, unscratching, or erasing of the specified virtual tape volume, or
The Host initiated request is ignored. A return code of 0x01 is returned to the
Correct the data being sent by the Host program.
DLm0506E
Both active and scratch <volser> volumes exist in <pathname>!
Description:
but the virtual tape application found that the files VOLSER (not scratch) and ~VOLSER
(scratch) both exist in the same tape library.
System Action:
mainframe, a return code of 0x03 is returned to the Host application.
User Action:
other copy. Contact Dell EMC Support if you need more assistance.
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Scratching or unscratching of the specified virtual tape volume was requested,
The scratch or unscratch request is ignored. If the request came from the
Determine which of the two files is the correct volume to keep, and delete the
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Scratch/Unscratch Error renaming volume <volser> (filename); <error
message>
DLm0508I
DLm0510W
DLm0511W
Description:
but the virtual tape application encountered a problem while renaming the volume to the
specified filename.
System Action:
mainframe, a return code of 0x08 is returned to the Host program.
User Action:
the error.
Volume <volser> (filename) TTL erased
Description:
was scratched has exceeded the Erase Policy retention time.
System Action:
space returned to free space for reuse. This message is preceded by a DLm0509I message
which was displayed when the erasing was started.
User Action:
Device <devicename> data path <pathname> is not accessible
Description:
the specified tape library directory is not currently accessible.
System Action:
the mainframe, a return code of 0x0A is returned to the Host program.
User Action:
by the Host application is assigned to the correct tape library directory, and that the directory
is read-write accessible by the user 'vtape'.
Device <devicename> data path <pathname> is not writable
Scratching or unscratching of the specified virtual tape volume was requested,
The scratch or unscratch request is ignored. If the request came from the
Refer to the error message portion of this message to determine the reason for
The specified virtual tape volume was erased because the length of time since it
The specified virtual tape volume was erased (its data deleted) and its storage
None.
Scratching, unscratching, or erasing of a virtual tape volume was requested, but
The scratch, unscratch, or erase request is ignored. If the request came from
Make sure that the device via which scratch/unscratch/ erase requests are sent
Description:
the specified tape library directory is not currently writable.
System Action:
the mainframe, a return code of 0x0B is returned to the Host program.
User Action:
by the Host application is assigned to the correct tape library directory, and that the directory
is read-write accessible by the user 'vtape'.
Scratching, unscratching, or erasing of a virtual tape volume was requested, but
The scratch, unscratch, or erase request is ignored. If the request came from
Make sure that the device via which scratch/unscratch/ erase requests are sent
DLm0512E
Device <devicename> Scratching/Erasing/Unscratching/Deleting not allowed
on <drive>
Description:
Host, but the virtual device specified is currently assigned to an active physical tape drive.
System Action:
0x08 is returned to the Host program if the device is busy and 0x0A is returned to the Host
program if the function is not supported.
User Action:
are sent by the Host application is assigned to a virtual tape library directory, not a physical tape
drive.
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The scratch, unscratch, erase, or delete request is ignored. A return code of
Make sure that the device via which scratch/unscratch/ erase/delete requests
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Device <devicename> volume <volser> error hw-uncompressing data block
#nnnnn: nn (error message), falling back to s/w decompression
DLm0514E
DLm0515W
DLm0516E
Description:
System Action:
than hardware to perform the decompressing.
User Action:
Device <devicename> volume <volser> error sw-uncompressing data block
#nnnnn: nn (error message)
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
EMC Support for assistance.
Volume <volser> file is open elsewhere, cannot scratch/unscratch/erase
Description:
erasing, it was found that the specified volume was currently being accessed on another
program or system.
System Action:
by the Host, a return code of 0x09 is returned to the Host application.
User Action:
Error locking volume <volser> (filename); <error message>
An error occurred while decompressing with hardware the virtual tape data.
The virtual tape application will retry decompression, using software rather
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An error occurred while decompressing with software the virtual tape data.
The virtual tape application returns an error (Data Check) to the Host.
If possible, recreate the corrupted volume. If this problem recurs, contact Dell
While considering the specified virtual tape volume for scratching, unscratching,
The scratch/unscratch/erase request is ignored. If the action was requested
Scratch/unscratch/erase the volume later when it is not in use.
DLm0517E
DLm0518E
Description:
erasing, an I/O error occurred while trying to lock the file for exclusive access.
System Action:
by the Host, a return code of 0x08 is returned to the Host program.
User Action:
writable, and is not in use by any other program. Scratch/unscratch/erase the volume later
when it is not in use. If the problem recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Invalid VOL1 label in volume <volser> (filename)
Description:
erasing, it was found that the specified volume does not contain a valid VOL1 label.
System Action:
by the Host, a return code of 0x0C is returned to the Host program.
User Action:
been overwritten with incorrect contents, delete and reinitialize the volume.
Mismatched volser <volser1> found in <volser2> (<filename>)
Description:
erasing, it was found that the volume serial number (volser1) found in the VOL1 label on the
volume does not match the one expected (volser2).
System Action:
by the Host, a return code of 0x0D is returned to the Host program.
User Action:
While considering the specified virtual tape volume for scratching, unscratching,
The scratch/unscratch/erase request is ignored. If the action was requested
Make sure that the specified volume exists, is owned by the user 'vtape', is
While considering the specified virtual tape volume for scratching, unscratching,
The scratch/unscratch/erase request is ignored. If the action was requested
Specify a valid standard labeled tape in the request. If the volume has somehow
While considering the specified virtual tape volume for scratching, unscratching,
The scratch/unscratch/erase request is ignored. If the action was requested
If the volume has somehow been overwritten with incorrect contents, delete the
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volume manually and reinitialize the volume.
Invalid HDR1 label in volume <volser> (<filename>)
DLm0520E
DLm0521E
DLm0522E
Description:
that the volume does not contain a valid HDR1 label.
System Action:
operation will continue.
User Action:
Invalid HDR1 label in volume <volser> (<filename>)
Description:
was found that the volume does not contain a valid HDR1 label.
System Action:
Host, a return code of 0x0E is returned to the Host program.
User Action:
reinitialize the virtual tape volume.
Volume <volser> (filename) has data set 'dataset1', not 'dataset2'
Description:
erasing, it was found that the volume contains the dataset 'dataset1', not the dataset specified
by the Host request ('dataset2').
System Action:
returned to the Host program.
User Action:
Invalid date in scratch request 'xxxxxxxxxxxx'
While considering the specified virtual tape volume for scratching, it was found
A valid HDR1 label will be created for the virtual tape volume and the scratch
None.
While considering the specified virtual tape volume for unscratching or erasing, it
The unscratch/erase request is ignored. If the action was requested by the
If the volume has somehow been overwritten with incorrect contents, delete and
While considering the specified virtual tape volume for scratching, unscratching,
The scratch/unscratch/erase request is ignored. A return code of 0x0F is
Correct the data being sent by the Host application.
Description:
the data sent by the Host program contains an invalid date. The date shown (xxxxxxxxxxxxx) is
in hexadecimal as received from the Host program.
System Action:
returned to the Host program.
User Action:
Scratching, unscratching, or erasing of a volume was requested by the Host, but
The scratch/unscratch/erase request is ignored. A return code of 0x10 is
Correct the data being sent by the Host program.
DLm0523E
Volume <volser> (filename) created too recently (nnnnnn) to
scratch/erase/delete today (nnnnnn)
Description:
found in the virtual tape volume's HDR1 label shows that the file was created on the same date
that (or later than) the request is being made. A volume can only be scratched/erased/deleted
one or more days later than the day on which it was created.
System Action:
0x11 is returned to the Host program.
User Action:
on the volume was created.
Scratching/erasing/deleting of a virtual tape volume was requested, but the date
The request is ignored. If the request came from the host, a return code of
Resubmit the request to the virtual tape application at least one day after the file
DLm0524W
Volume <volser> (filename) already scratched/unscratched/erased
Description:
Host, but the specified virtual tape volume is already in the state designated in the message.
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System Action:
returned to the Host program.
User Action:
tape application.
Volume <volser> (filename) not a scratched/erased tape
The scratch/unscratch/erase request is ignored. A return code of 0x02 is
Be careful not to submit duplicate scratch/unscratch/erase requests to the virtual
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DLm0526E
DLm0527W
DLm0528I
Description:
specified virtual tape volume is not in the scratched (for erase) or erased (for delete) state.
System Action:
Host program.
User Action:
delete requests for previously erased volumes only.
Volume <volser> (filename) cannot un-scratch, already erased
Description:
virtual tape volume has already been erased and cannot be un-scratched. Its former data cannot
be recovered.
System Action:
program.
User Action:
Device <devicename> unable to allocate an SL/AL/NL scratch volume:
<error message>
Description:
requested label type could not be found. The 'error message' portion of this message explains
the reason.
System Action:
User Action:
scratch tape. If no scratch volumes are available, consider scratching some old, unneeded
volumes or INITIALIZE some more scratch volumes.
'pathname' tape library management task has started (storage-type #)
Erasing or deleting of a scratch volume was requested by the Host, but the
The erase or delete request is ignored. A return code of 0x04 is returned to the
Be careful to submit erase requests for previously scratched volumes only, and
Un-scratching of the specified virtual tape volume was requested by the Host, but
The unscratch request is ignored. A return code of 0x02 is returned to the Host
Once a virtual tape volume has been erased, it cannot be un-scratched.
Loading of a scratch volume was requested, but a scratch volume with the
The requested volume is not loaded and the drive remains Not Ready.
Correct the problem preventing the scratch volume allocation and try to re-load a
Description:
recognized storage types are "VNX","DD" (Data Domain), "VG8", "ElasticCloudStorage",
"unknown NFS" and "local storage".
System Action: None.
User Action:
type. If there is something else, please contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
This tape library directory was discovered and is now available for use. Valid
None, unless something other than types from description is displayed for storage
DLm0529I
'pathname' tape library management task has terminated
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
This tape library directory is no longer accessible.
None.
DLm0533E
Volume <volser> (filename) was last modified less than 24 hours ago
(<time>). Not scratching.
Description:
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file was last modified was less than 24 hours ago. A volume can only be scratched one or more
days later than the day on which it was last modified.
System Action:
program.
User Action:
the time the file was last modified.
Tape library 'pathname' <information>
The scratch request is ignored. A return code of 0x11 is returned to the Host
Resubmit the scratch request to the virtual tape application at least 24 hours after
DLm0537E
DLm0538W
DLm0539E
DLm0541I
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
Invalid <parameter> parameter for FIND command
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename>. Temporary coexistence of volume <volser> in
<path>.
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> volser <volser> write-verification error
Description:
re-read the block and retried the verification one additional time, and this reverification also
failed.
System Action:
the current host operation. This message should be preceded by one or more messages that
explain the problem(s) encountered.
User Action:
retry the failing job. Contact Dell EMC Support if more assistance is needed.
Device <devicename> Volser <volser> GR device writing to replicating
filesystem
Information about the tape library directory is displayed.
None.
An invalid parameter was entered.
The FIND command is ignored.
Specify a valid volume [and device] parameter.
Both active (VOLSER) and scratch (~VOLSER) volser volumes were found.
The mount process will continue.
None.
An error occurred while verifying the data just written to disk. Write-verification
When write-reverification is not successful, an I/O error status is returned to
If the error messages describe a correctable problem, correct the problem and
Description:
on RUN, and the volume being written is on a replication-enabled filesystem.
System Action:
the filesystem.
User Action:
The specified device is configured to use Guaranteed Replication or Replication
When the tape is closed or unloaded, a replication-refresh will be performed on
None.
DLm0543I
Device <devicename> Volser <volser> starting GR/RUN replication-refresh
(nnnn second timeout)
Description:
on RUN, the virtual tape volume resides on a replication-enabled filesystem, and the host has
sent a command that triggered a replication-refresh.
System Action:
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A replication-refresh is being performed. If the replication- refresh does not
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complete in <nnnn> seconds, an error status will be returned to the host's CCW that triggered
the replication-refresh.
User Action:
Device <devicename> Volser <volser> GR/RUN replication-refresh complete
None.
DLm0545W
DLm0546I
DLm0548E
Description:
completed successfully.
System Action:
triggered the replication-refresh.
User Action:
Device <devicename> Volser <volser> GR/RUN device writing to nonreplicating filesystem
Description:
on RUN, and the volume being written is NOT on a replication-enabled filesystem.
System Action:
performed.
User Action:
Device <devicename> Volser <volser> GR control filename is "<filename>"
Description:
informational message displays the name of the control file which is sent to the VNX control
station to initiate the refresh. This message is only displayed if GR debugging is enabled or a
replication refresh times out.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Device <devicename> Volser <volser> GR/RUN replication-refresh error:
<error message>
A Guaranteed Replication or Replication on RUN replication-refresh has
Normal ending status is returned to the host's WTM command, the CCW that
None.
The specified device is configured to use Guaranteed Replication or Replication
When the volume is closed or unloaded, no replication-refresh will be
None.
A Guaranteed Replication replication-refresh is being performed and this
None.
Description:
System Action:
refresh. The virtual tape file is intact on the local storage attached to the DLm, but replication
is not guaranteed.
User Action:
problem, check the replication status, and/or force a manual replication of the filesystem. If
necessary, contact Dell EMC Support for more assistance.
A replication-refresh has encountered an error.
An error will be returned to the host CCW that triggered the replication-
Check the <error message> for a description of the problem and correct the
DLm0549E
Device <devicename> GR/RUN replication-refresh cannot locate info for
'pathname'
Description:
attempted, but detailed replication information about the specified filesystem cannot be
obtained at the time.
System Action:
performed. An error status is returned to the host's CCW that triggered the replication-refresh.
The file is intact on the local storage attached to the DLm, but replication is not guaranteed.
User Action:
replicated. Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
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A Guaranteed Replication or Replication on RUN replication-refresh is being
The Guaranteed Replication / Replication on RUN replication-refresh is not
Force a manual replication of the filesystem to guarantee that the tape has been
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Command received from Host: device <devicename>: cmd = 'command'
DLm0551E
DLm0552E
DLm0553E
Description:
specified virtual tape device.
System Action:
return code will be returned to the Host program.
User Action:
command failure and correct the problem.
Host-initiated commands not allowed
Description:
not configured to allow Host-initiated commands.
System Action:
program.
User Action:
correct the configuration to allow for this feature.
Unable to locate script <scriptname>: <error msg>
Description:
application is not able to locate the specified script.
System Action:
User Action:
the script file has the proper permissions to be executed by the virtual tape application user
'vtape'.
Unable to execute script <scriptname>
The specified virtual tape application command was sent from the Host via the
The command will be executed. Depending on the results of the command, a
If the command is successful, none. Otherwise, determine the reason for the
A virtual tape application command was sent from the Host, but the application is
The command will not be executed. A failure code will be returned to the Host
If you want the Host to be able to initiate virtual tape application commands,
A virtual tape application RUN command was sent from the Host, but the
The command will not be executed. A failure code will be returned to the Host.
Check that the correct script name was specified in the RUN command, and that
Description:
application is not able to execute the specified script.
System Action:
User Action:
the script file has the proper permissions to be executed by the virtual tape application user
'vtape'.
A virtual tape application RUN command was sent from the Host, but the
The command will not be executed. A failure code will be returned to the Host.
Check that the correct script name was specified in the RUN command, and that
DLm0554I
"RUN[WAIT(tt)] nnn" command has started (RUN process #xx)
Description:
command is RUNWAIT, "tt" is the timeout value, specified in seconds. Each RUN execution is
assigned a unique process number (xx) which can be used to identify a particular RUN request
in subsequent messages.
System Action:
User Action:
The host has requested running of userscript #nnn, and it has been started. If the
The specified userscript is started.
None.
DLm0555E
RUN command not allowed
Description:
not configured to allow the RUN command.
System Action:
User Action:
correct the configuration to allow for this feature.
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A virtual tape application RUN command was sent from the Host, but Virtuent is
The command will not be executed. A failure code will be returned to the Host.
If you want the Host to be able to initiate virtual tape application RUN commands,
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RUNWAIT process #xx has not finished in nn seconds
DLm0559I
DLm0560E
DLm0561E
Description:
specified script did not complete within the specified time limit of "nn" seconds. The RUN
process number "xx" was previously reported in message DLm0554I when the userscript was
started.
System Action:
code will be returned to the Host.
User Action:
longer time on the RUNWAIT command.
RUN[WAIT] process #xx has ended
Description:
RUN process number "xx" was previously reported in message DLm0554I when the userscript
was started.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Device <devicename> Error gathering file segment data for volume
<volser>
Description:
a WORM filesystem. This message should be preceded by one or more messages that explain
the problem(s) encountered.
System Action:
User Action:
problem and retry mounting the tape volume. Contact Dell EMC Support if more assistance is
needed.
Device <devicename> Missing or invalid AWSMAP in <filename>
A RUNWAIT command was sent from the Host and started by Virtuent, but the
Virtuent will cancel the userscript identified by the RUN process #xx. A failure
If the specified script normally takes longer than the time specified, specify a
The RUN/RUNWAIT userscript previously started by the host has finished. The
None.
An error has occurred while opening a previously extended virtual tape volume on
The volume is not mounted, and the drive remains Not Ready.
If the preceding error message(s) describe a correctable problem, correct the
Description:
a WORM filesystem. The format of the specified file is invalid.
System Action:
User Action:
An error has occurred while opening a previously extended virtual tape volume on
The volume is not mounted, and the drive remains Not Ready.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0562E
Device <devicename> Error extending volume <volser> <error message>
Description:
on a WORM filesystem, but an error occurred while trying to create a new file to extend the
volume. The <error message> portion of this message explains the problem that occurred.
System Action:
User Action:
An attempt was made to write to (modify) a previously locked virtual tape volume
The Host write command is rejected with a Unit Check.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0563E
Device <devicename> Info in file <filename> doesn't match previous
segment
Description:
a WORM filesystem. The previous file segment information stored in file segment 'filename'
does not match the actual contents of the immediately preceding file segment.
System Action:
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The volume is not mounted, and the drive remains Not Ready.
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User Action:
Device <devicename> Illegal volume mod attempt, volume <volser>, offset
<nnnnnn>, block <nnn>
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0566E
DLm0567I
DLm0568I
Description:
on a WORM filesystem, at a location other than at the end of the existing data. Once a virtual
tape volume is locked on a WORM filesystem, you can append to the dataset but you cannot
modify it in any other way.
System Action:
User Action:
at the end of the existing data.
Device <devicename> volume <volser> maximum number of modifications
exceeded
Description:
volume on a WORM filesystem, but the volume has already been modified the maximum of 9999
times.
System Action:
User Action:
to a minimum, for performance reasons as well as to avoid reaching the maximum allowable
modifications.
Device <devicename> volume <volser> WORM file has <nn> modifications
Description:
previously modified since it was first placed into WORM mode, this informational message
displays the number of times it has been modified.
System Action: None.
User Action:
Device <devicename> volume <volser> writing modification #nn
An attempt was made to write to (modify) a previously locked virtual tape volume
The Host write command is rejected with a Unit Check.
Correct the Host job or application so that it does not try to write anywhere but
An attempt was made to write to (modify) a previously extended virtual tape
The Host write command is rejected with a Unit Check.
Keep the number of modifications to a virtual tape volume on a WORM filesystem
The specified volume resides on a WORM filesystem. If the volume had been
None.
Description:
system is configured to allow appending to WORM files (FLRMOD=YES or DDRLMOD=YES)
and the host has performed a write to append to this tape.
System Action:
per mounting of any given tape.
User Action:
The specified volume resides on a WORM filesystem, and is in WORM mode. The
The append to the WORM file is allowed. This message will be displayed once
None.
DLm0569E
Device <devicename> error extending volume <volser>
Description:
tape volume on a WORM filesystem. This message should be preceded by one or more messages
that explain the problem(s) encountered.
System Action:
User Action:
problem and retry the failing job. Contact Dell EMC Support if more assistance is needed.
An error occurred during an attempt to write to (modify) a previously locked virtual
The Host write command is rejected with a Unit Check.
If the preceding error message(s) describe a correctable problem, correct the
DLm0570W
HDR1 has invalid expiration date `xxxxxx'
Description:
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HDR1 label, the virtual tape application determined that the expiration date in the HDR1 label
(xxxxxx) was invalid.
System Action:
expiration date was specified in the HDR1. The only time a volume's expiration date is of any
consequence to the application is if the file is being written to a WORM filesystem. In this case,
if the virtual tape application is configured with a default retention value, that retention period
will be used. Otherwise, the retention period is treated as zero (no retention) and the file will be
written in a non-WORM mode.
User Action:
Device <devicename> Retention date <yyyy/ddd> out of range, using
YYYY/DDD
Processing continues. The virtual tape application treats the volume as if no
Correct the host JCL to write a valid expiration date.
DLm0572E
DLm0573E
Description:
HDR1 label, the virtual tape application determined that the expiration date in the HDR1 label
(xxxxxx) was outside of the range that can be converted to a retention period by the virtual tape
application. The application can process HDR1 expiration dates in the range Jan. 1, 2003,
through Dec. 31, 2104.
System Action:
tape application regards the volume's expiration date to be Jan. 1, 2003. If the HDR1 date was
after Dec. 31, 2104, the application regards the volume's expiration date to be Dec. 31, 2104.
The only time a volume's expiration date is of any consequence to the virtual tape application is
if the file is being written to a WORM filesystem. In this case, the file will be written in WORM
mode with the modified retention date.
User Action:
Device <devicename> Unable to calculate retention time for xxxxxx (out
of range?)
Description:
HDR1 label, the virtual tape application was unable to convert the HDR1 expiration date (xxxxxx)
to a retention period, for an unknown reason.
System Action:
expiration date was specified in the HDR1. The only time a volume's expiration date is of any
consequence to the virtual tape application is if the file is being written to a WORM filesystem.
If the virtual tape application is configured with a default retention value, the default retention
period will be used. Otherwise, the retention is treated as zero (no retention) and the file will
written in non-WORM mode.
User Action:
Error while validating directory 'directory': <error message>
During opening of an existing virtual tape volume, or when the Host wrote a new
Processing continues. If the HDR1 date was prior to Jan. 1, 2003, the virtual
Correct the host JCL to write a valid expiration date.
During opening of an existing virtual tape volume, or when the host wrote a new
Processing continues. The virtual tape application treats the volume as if no
Correct the host JCL to write a valid expiration date.
Description:
System Action:
tape application.
User Action:
contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
During the directory validation process a problem was discovered.
The specified directory cannot be used for the intended purposes by the virtual
Verify the existence and properties of the directory. If this problem persists,
DLm0580E
Error getting <volser> file status; <error message>
Description:
status information.
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System Action:
User Action:
Correct the reason if possible. If the problem recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Device <devicename> Error setting volser file status to <status>; <error
message>
Processing continues. There may be problems in accessing this file later.
The error message portion of this message identifies the reason for the error.
DLm0582I
DLm0588W
DLm0589I
Description:
status information.
System Action:
User Action:
Correct the reason if possible. If the problem recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Device <devicename> volume <volser>[(Segment #<number>)] made/left readonly, expiration: <date>
Description:
filesystem is unloaded and the volume or its segment has been made a read-only file.
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> volume <volser> configured for [FLR][/][DDRL] but
<pathname> is not [WORM|DDRL|FLR] enabled.
Description:
the target directory is not WORM enabled.
System Action:
WORM state.
User Action:
enabled filesystem is mounted for this device.
Device <devicename> volume <volser> adjusting DDRL retention to minimum
of 12 hours.
During closing of a virtual tape file, an error occurred while setting the file's final
Processing continues. There may be problems in accessing this file later.
The error message portion of this message identifies the reason for the error.
This message is displayed when an output virtual tape volume written to a WORM
The virtual tape volume is now in read-only (WORM) mode.
None.
The specified virtual tape drive is configured for Dell EMC FLR/DDRL support, but
Processing continues. The virtual tape volume just written is not set to a
Be sure that the correct tape library is configured and the correct external WORM
Description:
filesystem is unloaded and the volume has set an expiration date that is less than the 12 hours
minimum that Data Domain allows.
System Action:
User Action:
This message is displayed when an output virtual tape volume written to a WORM
The virtual tape volume retention time is adjusted to 12 hours from now.
None.
DLm0590E
Device <devicename> volume <volser> Unable to calculate retention time
for nD/M/Y (out of range?)
Description:
filesystem, the virtual tape application was unable to calculate a valid retention period based on
the configured default retention period.
System Action:
expiration date to be zero (no retention). In this case, the file will be written in non-WORM
mode because of this error.
User Action:
expiration date, or specify a valid default retention period value. If this problem persists, contact
Dell EMC Support for assistance.
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Processing continues. The virtual tape application regards the volume's
If the volume was to have been written in WORM mode, either correct the HDR1
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Device <devicename> volume <volser> Unable to set access time: <error
message>
DLm0592I
DLm0593I
DLm0594W
Description:
was unable to set the retention period in the file's "last access time".
System Action:
in WORM mode anyway. If successful, the file will be locked with a permanent retention period.
User Action:
the problem. If this problem persists, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Device <devicename> [volume <volser>] not setting retention to <time>:
<details>
Description:
was unable to set the retention period in the file's "last access time".
System Action:
in WORM mode anyway. If successful, the file will be locked with a permanent retention period.
User Action:
configured on the Data Domain and is not in the past. If this problem persists, contact Dell EMC
Support for assistance.
Device <devicename> volume <volser> (<full path>) set expiration: <date>
Description:
filesystem is unloaded and the volume has set an expiration date.
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> volume <volser> configured FLR but no .FLR file
found in <pathname>
While closing a volume written to a WORM filesystem, the virtual tape application
Processing continues. The virtual tape application will attempt to write the file
Refer to the `error message' portion of this message to determine the cause of
While closing a volume written to a WORM filesystem, the virtual tape application
Processing continues. The virtual tape application will attempt to write the file
Verify the retention date specified is within the minimin and maximum dates
This message is displayed when an output virtual tape volume written to a WORM
The virtual tape volume is now in WORM mode.
None.
Description:
target directory does not contain a file named .FLR.
System Action:
WORM state.
User Action:
filesystem is mounted for this device. If you wish tapes to be locked with FLR, you must create
a file named .FLR in each FLR tape library directory.
The specified virtual tape drive is configured for Dell EMC FLR support, but the
Processing continues. The virtual tape volume just written is not set to a
Be sure that the correct tape library is configured and the correct external
DLm0595W
Device <devicename> configured SnapLock and .SNAPLOCK found but
<pathname> is not a SnapLock directory
Description:
Network Appliance SnapLock support, but the virtual tape application has determined that the
target directory is not a SnapLock volume, because the virtual tape file just closed did not stay
Read-Only.
System Action:
from further modification.
User Action:
filesystem is mounted for this device.
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The specified virtual tape drive and tape library directory are configured for
Processing continues. The virtual tape volume just written is not protected
Be sure that the correct tape library is configured and the correct external
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Device <devicename> configured SnapLock but no .SNAPLOCK file found in
<pathname>
DLm0597W
DLm0598W
DLm0599W
Description:
support, but the target directory does not contain a file called .SNAPLOCK.
System Action:
User Action:
filesystem is mounted for this device. If you wish tapes to be SnapLock'ed, you must create a
file called .SNAPLOCK in each SnapLock directory.
Device <devicename> volume <volser> configured FLR and .FLR found but
<pathname> is not an FLR directory
Description:
support, but the DLm application has determined that the target directory is not an FLR
filesystem, because the virtual tape file just closed did not stay Read-Only.
System Action:
from further modification.
User Action:
filesystem is mounted for this device.
Device <devicename> volume <volser> configured [FLR][/][DDRL] but no
[.FLR][/][.DDRL] file found in <pathname>
Description:
the target directory does not contain a file named .FLR or .DDRL.
System Action:
WORM state.
User Action:
filesystem is mounted for this device. If you wish tapes to be locked with DDRL, you must create
a file named .DDRL in each DDRL tape library directory.
Device <devicename> volume <volser> configured DDRL and .DDRL found but
<pathname> is not a DDRL directory
The specified virtual tape drive is configured for Network Appliance SnapLock
Processing continues. The virtual tape volume just written is not SnapLock'ed.
Be sure that the correct tape library is configured and the correct external
The specified virtual tape drive and tape library directory are configured for FLR
Processing continues. The virtual tape volume just written is not protected
Be sure that the correct tape library is configured and the correct external
The specified virtual tape drive is configured for Dell EMC FLR/DDRL support, but
Processing continues. The virtual tape volume just written is not set to a
Be sure that the correct tape library is configured and the correct external
Description:
support, but the DLm application has determined that the target directory is not a DDRL
filesystem, because the virtual tape file just closed did not stay Read-Only.
System Action:
from further modification.
User Action:
filesystem is mounted for this device.
The specified virtual tape drive and tape library directory are configured for DDRL
Processing continues. The virtual tape volume just written is not protected
Be sure that the correct tape library is configured and the correct external
DLm0601I
<signal> handler entered <information>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
The specified signal handler has been entered.
Varies depending on the signal.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0602I
Device <devicename> volume <volser> configured FLR/DDRL but <directory>
is an LTR directory
Description:
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support, but the target directory is an LTR directory.
System Action:
WORM state.
User Action:
No target LTR storage mounted
Processing continues. The virtual tape volume just written is not set to a
None.
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DLm0612E
DLm0613W
DLm0638I
DLm0639I
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
Device <devicename>, Volume <volser> <message>
Description:
error message.
System Action:
request.
User Action:
and correct the problem. If the problem recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Empty string was sent to log
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
Device <devicename> volume <volser>: write-verify retry successful,
continuing write-verification
Description:
successfully re-verified.
System Action:
User Action:
the cause of the problem.
Device <devicename> volume <volser> retrying read/write-verify of block
at <offset>
No target LTR storage mounted.
None.
The virtual tape application experienced an internal error, and will output a detailed
The virtual tape application returns an error status to the current Host I/O
Examine any preceding related messages, if any, for additional error information,
Message is spawn when logging of empty string without any symbol is requested.
None.
After a prior write-verification error, the block in error was re-read and
Write-verification continues without reporting an I/O error to the host.
The write-verification error should be reported to Dell EMC Support to determine
Description:
and re-verified.
System Action:
the current host operation. This message should be preceded by one or more messages that
explain the problem(s) encountered.
User Action:
assistance is needed.
An error occurred while verifying the data read from disk. The block will be re-read
If the re-verification is not successful, an I/O error status will be returned to
If the re-verification is not successful, contact Dell EMC Support if more
DLm0640E
Internal Error <function>: <error message>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
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An internal error has occurred.
The described function cannot be completed.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
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Internal Error <function>: <error message>
DLm0642E
DLm0643E
DLm0644E
DLm0645E
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Internal Error <function>: <error message>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Internal Error: Unknown AWS block header type: <nn>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Internal Error <function>: <error message>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> has no memory to store lock <lockname> info
An internal error has occurred during startup.
The described function cannot be completed.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An internal error has occurred while managing internal I/O buffers.
The described function cannot be completed.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An internal error related to processing a data block has occurred.
The described function cannot be completed.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An internal error related to encryption or decryption has occurred.
The described function cannot be completed.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0646E
DLm0647E
DLm0648E
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Message routing disabled due to error: <error>
Description:
System Action:
problem is resolved.
User Action:
Internal Error <function>: <error message>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Error creating/touching shared scratch process file 'filename': <error
message>
Description:
System Action:
pool of scratch tapes, and will not update their own scratch tape lists to reflect those changes.
User Action:
An internal error related to .lk file locking has occurred.
The locking cannot be completed.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
message.json is missing or corrupt
Messages will not be routed to SNMP or sent to Dell EMC or the host until the
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An internal error has occurred.
The function listed cannot be completed.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An internal error related to the shared scratch process file has occurred.
Other VTEs may not be notified that this VTE has significantly changed the
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
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Internal Error creating/touching shared heartbeat file 'filename':
<error message>
DLm0650E
DLm0651E
DLm0652E
DLm0653E
Description:
System Action:
heartbeat file, they may erroneously report that this VTE has ceased normal operation.
User Action:
Internal error polling input fifo 'filename': error=0xXX:<error message>
Description:
occurred.
System Action:
future command input.
User Action:
Internal error writing to fifo 'filename': <error message>
Description:
System Action:
out or fail in some other way.
User Action:
Internal error polling to write to fifo 'filename': <error message>
Description:
System Action:
out or fail in some other way.
User Action:
Internal error writing to fifo 'filename': <error message>
An internal error related to the shared heartbeat file has occurred.
When other VTEs in this DLm detect that this VTE is not updating the shared
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An internal error related to reading a command from an external command has
The external program's command may not be processed. This may also affect
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An internal error related to replying to an external request has occurred.
The external program may not receive the expected response, and may time
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An internal error related to replying to an external command has occurred.
The external program may not receive the expected response, and may time
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Description:
System Action:
out or fail in some other way.
User Action:
An internal error related to replying to an external command has occurred.
The external program may not receive the expected response, and may time
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0654E
Internal error processing command input fifo '%s': <error message>
Description:
System Action:
future command input.
User Action:
An internal error related to processing an external command has occurred.
The external program's command may not be processed. This may also affect
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
DLm0657E
Internal error polling alertfifo 'filename': error=0xXX:<error message>
Description:
occurred.
System Action:
User Action:
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An internal error related to reading alerts from the channel adapter driver has
This and future alerts from the channel adapter driver may not be processed.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
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Internal Error <function>: <error message>
DLm0659E
DLm0678E
DLm0687I
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Internal error addDeviceToDeviceList/removeDeviceToDeviceList: <error
message>
Description:
lock failed for the specified reason.
System Action:
add or remove the device will fail.
User Action:
Device <devicename>, Encryption/decryption failed
Description:
System Action:
request.
User Action:
and correct the problem. If the problem recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Enhanced FS move volume method is: <method>
An internal error related to reconfiguration has occurred.
The reconfiguration in process may not be complete.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Adding or removing devices requires locking an internal device list. Acquiring the
The device cannot be added or removed. The function that was attempting to
Call Dell EMC Support for assistance.
An error occurred while encrypting or decrypting data.
The virtual tape application returns an error status to the current Host I/O
Examine any preceding related messages, if any, for additional error information,
DLm0688I
DLm0689I
DLm0690E
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
Enhanced FS move for volumes in <FLR/DDRL/GR> tape libraries:
<enabled/disabled>
Description:
as disabled or will use the efsmove method chosen for all file systems when selected as enabled
System Action: None.
User Action:
Erase move scratch method is: <method>
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
Critical disk space usage reached on <filesystem>: nn%
Description:
System Action:
scratch tape allocations or as a target for EFS moves until usage drops below the critical
threshold. In addition, all writes to tapes on this filesystem will receive a logical end of tape
(LEOT) signal. Also, all new tape mounts out of this filesystem will be be mounted read-only.
User Action:
The enhanced FS will use the displayed method when moving a volume.
None.
The enhanced FS move feature will be disabled for the file system type if selected
None.
The erase move of a scratch will use the displayed method for moving.
None.
The specified filesystem has reached a critical percentage of space usage.
Because of the shortage of free space, this filesystem will not be used for
Scratch and erase unneeded virtual tape volumes to free some disk space.
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Disk space usage is now below critical level on <filesystem>: nn%
DLm0692I
DLm0694I
DLm0695I
Description:
now the usage has dropped below the critical threshold.
System Action:
filesystem will resume.
User Action:
Critical disk space usage reached on <filesystem>: nn%
Description:
threshold. This message is displayed in response to the QUERY CRITICAL command.
System Action:
scratch tape allocations, EFS moves, or certain other functions until usage drops below the
critical threshold. See the DLm0837I message for information about the critical-space
behaviors.
User Action:
space.
Disk space usage is now below WARNING level <filesystem>: nn%
Description:
but now the usage has dropped below the WARNING threshold.
System Action: None.
User Action:
THROTTLE0034THRESHOLD set from <old value> to <new value> messages (by
default | by config | by SET command)
The specified filesystem usage was previously above the critical percentage, but
Now that this filesystem has sufficient free space, normal usage of this
None.
The specified filesystem space usage is at or above the current critical percentage
Because of the shortage of free space, this filesystem will not be used for
Consider scratching and erasing unneeded virtual tape volumes to free some disk
The specified filesystem usage was previously above the WARNING percentage,
None.
DLm0696I
DLm0697E
Description:
maximum number of DLm0034I messages that may be displayed during one
THROTTLE0034FRAMESIZE interval. If more DLm0034I messages were to be generated during
this time, the additional DLm0034I messages are suppressed.
System Action:
User Action:
THROTTLE0034FRAMESIZE set from <old value> to <new value> seconds (by
default | by config | by SET command)
Description:
time interval used to detect a flood of DLm0034I messages. If more than
THROTTLE0034THRESHOLD DLm0034I messages are received during
THROTTLE0034FRAMESIZE seconds, then the additional DLm0034I messages are suppressed.
System Action:
User Action:
Internal Error: The DLm0034I message throttle failed to create/set
timer: <error>
Description:
is disabled hereafter.
System Action:
The THROTTLE0034THRESHOLD value was changed. This parameter defines the
System parameter THROTTLE0034THRESHOLD was changed.
None.
The THROTTLE0034FRAMESIZE value was changed. This parameter defines the
System parameter THROTTLE0034FRAMESIZE was changed.
None.
The structure of MsgThrottle got an error while creating/setting timer. Throttling
The DLm0034I message throttle is not activated.
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User Action:
The throttling of DLm0034I messages is turned [ON |OFF]!
None.
DLm0699I
DLm0702E
DLm0703I
Description:
throttling is activated all messages will be suppressed while their amount being received per
THROTTLE0034FRAMESIZE seconds is larger than THROTTLE0034THRESHOLD.
Respectively, if throttling is deactivated all messages will be printed out while their amount being
received per THROTTLE0034FRAMESIZE seconds is lesser than
THROTTLE0034THRESHOLD.
System Action:
User Action:
<amount of suppressed> DLm0034I messages suppressed due to
THROTTLE0034THRESHOLD of <threshold>
Description:
announced. <amount of suppressed> - the amount of messages suppressed by throttle.
<threshold> - the value of THROTTLE0034THRESHOLD system parameter.
System Action:
messages is displayed.
User Action:
Filesystem <pathname> stalled for nnn seconds (state)
Description:
virtual tape because it has not responded to I/O requests for the past nnn seconds.
System Action:
User Action:
network connections for problems. For more assistance, contact Dell EMC Support.
Max stalled FS time [set for| changed from <old value> to] <new value>
seconds
The throttling of DLm0034I messages has been either activated or deactivated. If
The DLm0034I message throttle is [de]activated.
None.
The suppressed messages counter and THROTTLE0034THRESHOLD value are
Throttling of DLm0034I messages is deactivated. Amount of suppressed
None.
The specified filesystem will be skipped when Virtuent performs a search for a
The specified filesystem is bypassed during this tape search.
A filesystem should not be this unresponsive. Check your backend filesystem and
Description:
message should occur for FS which are stalled longer than <new value> seconds.
System Action:
User Action:
Any file system can stay in stalled state up to <new value> seconds. DLm0702E
None.
None.
DLm0704E
Device <devicename> Error deleting unused flat volume <volser> error
message
Description:
Because it was unloaded without ever having been written to, the virtual tape application tried
to delete it. An I/O error occurred during the attempt to delete.
System Action:
User Action:
Correct the error.
The specified volume was created in response to a flat tape mount request.
The volume may or may not have been deleted from the tape library.
The 'error message' portion of this message describes the error that occurred.
DLm0705I
Display interval for message DLm0702E [set for|changed from <old value>
to] <value> seconds
Description:
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System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> Unused flat volume <volser> deleted
None.
None.
DLm0712W
DLm0714E
DLm0715E
DLm0720E
Description:
was unloaded without ever being written to.
System Action:
User Action:
<command> feature is not licensed
Description:
controller.
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> too many trailer labels!
Description:
allowed for standard label processing) while processing the trailer labels for a standard labeled
flat file.
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> data in trailer labels!
Description:
trailer labels for a standard labeled flat file.
System Action:
User Action:
the trailer labels.
Device <devicename> command in flat file
The specified volume was created in response to a flat tape mount request, but it
The volume is deleted from the virtual tape library.
None.
The specified command requires a feature that is not licensed for use on this
The command is ignored.
Contact Dell EMC Support for more information on enabling the licensed feature.
The virtual tape application received too many labels to store (more than legally
The Host write is canceled with a unit check.
Correct the condition that is causing too many labels to be written.
The virtual tape application received a non-label data record while processing the
The Host write is canceled with a unit check.
Correct the condition that is causing the invalid label or data to be written within
Description:
while positioned within the data area of a flat file.
System Action:
User Action:
causing the spacing within the file.
The virtual tape application received a tape positioning command from the Host
The Host command is canceled with a unit check.
Spacing commands are not allowed within flat files; correct the condition that is
DLm0724E
Device <devicename> read backwards/previous in flat file
Description:
command from the Host while within the data area of a flat file.
System Action:
User Action:
the backwards reading.
The virtual tape application received a Read Backwards or Read Previous
The Host command is canceled with a unit check.
Reading backwards is not allowed in a flat file; correct the condition that is causing
DLm0766E
Device <devicename> file 'filename' already exists [as scratch]
Description:
attempted to change the volume's filename from VOLSER.FLAT to
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VOLSER.DATASETNAME.FLAT (where DATASETNAME is the dataset name from the HDR1
label), but the file VOLSER.DATASETNAME.FLAT already exists in the tape library.
System Action:
User Action:
with the same name, or use a different dataset name in the JCL for the new output file.
Device <devicename> error renaming volume <volser> (oldfilename) to
newfilename; <error message>
The Host write is canceled with a unit check.
Either delete or rename the existing file in the tape library before writing a flat file
DLm0769E
DLm0770E
DLm0771E
Description:
attempted to change the volume's filename from VOLSER.FLAT to
VOLSER.DATASETNAME.FLAT (where DATASETNAME is the dataset name from the HDR1
label), but an error occurred during the renaming.
System Action:
User Action:
the error.
Encryption initialization error: <code>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
and correct the problem. If the problem recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Cannot set KMIP mode for encryption
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
and correct the problem. If the problem recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Device <devicename> volume <volser> Cannot get KMIP key for decryption
The Host wrote a HDR1 label to a flat file volume, and the virtual tape application
The Host write is canceled with a unit check.
Refer to the 'error message' portion of this message to determine the reason for
The initialization of encryption failed.
Encryption will not be available while problem persists.
Examine any preceding related messages, if any, for additional error information,
The initialization of KMIP mode encryption failed.
Application startup terminates.
Examine any preceding related messages, if any, for additional error information,
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
manager is accessible from the controller, and that the access certificates are valid.
The request for a KMIP decryption key failed.
The Host read is canceled with a unit check.
Confirm that the proper keys are installed in the key manager, and that the key
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Device <devicename> volume <volser> Cannot get KMIP key for encryption
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
manager is accessible from the controller, and that the access certificates are valid.
The request for an KMIP encryption key failed.
The Host write is canceled with a unit check.
Confirm that the proper keys are installed in the key manager, and that the key
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Cannot use ENCRYPTKEY= with KMIP encryption
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
use.
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Cannot use non-KMIP along with KMIP encryption.
The ENCRYPTKEY= directive is rejected.
Note that only KMIP keys can be configured when the KMIP key manager is in
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KEYCLASS set to [class|NONE] for device <devicename>
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Description:
is specified, no encryption will be done on device <devicename>
System Action:
blocks written to the specified device.
User Action:
Cannot stop KMIP key module
Description:
System Action: None.
User Action:
KMIP encryption is not available
Description:
initialization.
System Action:
User Action:
configure KMIP encryption properly, or if there is an initialization error, contact Dell EMC
Support for assistance.
Reusing encryption key for device <devicename>
Key class 'class' will be used for encryption on device <devicename>, or if 'NONE'
The specified encryption key class (or none, for 'NONE') will be used for any
None.
The attempt to stop the KMIP key module failed.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
KMIP encryption is either not licensed, not configured, or had an error during
Check the logs for encryption initialization errors.
Depending on the cause of the error, either obtain a license for KMIP encryption,
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Description:
added, so the previous key will be used for this new data set.
System Action:
User Action:
Not encrypting on device <devicename>
Description:
be encrypted.
System Action:
User Action:
Restarting KMIP peer process
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> is open as a read only tape
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
write-enabled.
Command <command> not supported on Physical Tape Device <devicename>
The tape includes a previously encrypted data set, and another data set is being
The previous key is used for the new data set.
None.
The tape has prior unencrypted data set(s), so this new appended data set will not
The new data set is written unencrypted.
None.
The KMIP peer process has exited or become inactive, and needs to be restarted.
The KMIP peer process is restarted.
None.
The volume on the physical tape drive is mounted in read-only mode.
The tape is mounted in read-only mode.
In order to write new volumes, make sure the tape is correctly mounted and is
Description:
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physical tape devices.
System Action:
User Action:
device.
Cannot set up connection to BSAFE library, step n
The command is ignored.
Operator intervention is required to issue this command at the physical tape
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Description:
System Action:
User Action:
and correct the problem. If the problem recurs, contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Device <devicename> Read Buffer too small
Description:
by the virtual tape application.
System Action:
User Action:
block(s) it contains.
Device <device name> Failed to Open <device path>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> Unable to set Compression ON/OFF errno <error
message>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> SCSI block #nnn too large (xxxxxx) to handle
<operation> (max=yyyyyy)
The initialization of BSAFE encryption failed.
Application startup terminates.
Examine any preceding related messages, if any, for additional error information,
The data block read from the physical tape is larger than the maximum supported
An error status (equipment check) is returned to the host.
The tape is not compatible with the virtual tape application because of the large
The physical tape drive is not accessible.
The virtual tape application will not communicate with this tape device.
The tape most likely requires manual intervention.
The physical tape drive did not accept the compression command.
Data written to this tape device will not be compressed.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
Description:
('xxxxxx') that is larger than the maximum tape blocksize ('yyyyyy') that can be presented to
the physical tape drive.
System Action:
User Action:
drive.
The virtual tape application has received a tape block from the host with a size
An I/O error is returned to the Host.
Correct the host application to send a blocksize that can be handled by the tape
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Device <device name> does not support the SCSI <cmd> command
Description:
System Action:
be performed.
User Action:
The physical tape drive does not support the specified command.
The virtual tape application will continue, but the specified command cannot
Determine that the attached device is a supported device type.
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ST driver version info: <description>
Description:
System Action: None.
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User Action:
Warning: st.ko driver is not Dell EMC's SCSI tape driver
None.
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Description:
EMC SCSI tape driver.
System Action:
functional.
User Action:
Giving up on restarting KMIP peer process
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> ready
Description:
transitions from not ready to ready.
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> offline and not ready
Description:
transitions from ready to not ready.
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> can not <command> during tape activity
The SCSI tape driver currently installed on this VTE does not appear to be the Dell
DLm physical tape features (IMPORT/EXPORT and Direct Tape) may not be
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The KMIP peer process has exited or become inactive, but it cannot be restarted.
The KMIP peer process is not restarted.
Check to see if the KMIP key manager is running and pingable.
This message displays when a physical tape drive assigned to a virtual tape device
A "Ready" interrupt is sent to the host.
None.
This message displays when a physical tape drive assigned to a virtual tape device
None. The drive will appear not ready to the host.
None.
Description:
tape drive activity is in progress.
System Action: None.
User Action:
This message displays when an operator requests a tape (unload) while physical
Retry the command when tape activity has completed.
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INITIALIZE failed: <reason>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
The INITIALIZE command was entered and failed for the reason listed.
The INITIALIZE command is ignored.
Correct the command for the failure listed and re-issue the INITIALIZE command.
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GRonFEOV changed from ON/OFF to ON/OFF
Description:
performing an FEOV sequence. FEOV differs from a normal tape close in that it writes only one
tapemark after the trailer labels, rather than the two tapemarks that normal close writes. When
set OFF, a GR replication-refresh will not be triggered by an FEOV condition.
System Action:
User Action:
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When set ON (the default), a GR replication-refresh will be triggered by the host
See description for the system behavior.
None.
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Trace buffers saved to disk
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Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Scratch synonym added: <synonym>
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Duplicate SCRATCHNAMES synonym 'synonym'
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
delete the existing synonym, then add it again.
Writing corefile to 'filename.gz' ...
Description:
System Action:
file.
User Action:
corefile 'filename.gz' saved to disk
Normal response to the 'Save Trace' command.
All trace buffers currently held in memory have been written to disk.
None.
The described scratch synonym was added.
The scratch synonym is now in effect.
None.
An attempt was made to add a scratch synonym that already exists.
The existing scratch synonym definition is unchanged.
If attempting to replace an existing scratch synonym with a new definition, first
Normal response to the 'SAVE COREFILE' command.
A diagnostic corefile of the virtual tape application will be saved to the specified
None.
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Description:
System Action:
specified file.
User Action:
Invalid SCRATCHNAMES synonym 'synonym'
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Invalid SCRATCHNAMES parameter 'value'
Description:
values.
System Action:
User Action:
Scratch synonym 'synonym' not found
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Normal response to the 'SAVE COREFILE' command.
A diagnostic corefile of the virtual tape application has been saved to the
None.
An attempt was made to add an invalid scratch synonym.
No change is made.
Correct the scratch synonym definition and try adding it again.
An attempt was made to add an invalid scratch synonym with invalid prefix or class
No change is made.
Correct the scratch synonym definition and try adding it again.
An attempt was made to delete a scratch synonym that does not exist.
No change is made.
Correct the scratch synonym and try deleting it again.
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Scratch synonym 'synonym' deleted
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Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Command failed: command: <error message>
Description:
command in an external shell.
System Action:
command.
User Action:
3590SenseFormat40 set ON/OFF
Description:
sense record to a sense CCW when the drive is not in a unit-check state. In very rare situations,
some host software might have a problem with this value being returned from a 3590 drive.
(CA-EPIC is one known program with this issue.) In this case, the 3590SenseFormat40
configuration option can be used to instead return a 3590 "format 40" sense record to a sense
CCW when the drive is not in a unit-check state.
System Action: None.
User Action:
or a SET 3590SenseFormat40=YES/NO command can be used to change this value on-the-fly
if required. Contact Dell EMC Support for more assistance with this option.
<command> feature is not licensed
The specified scratch synonym was deleted from the scratch synonyms table.
The specified name will no longer be recognized as a scratch synonym.
None.
The virtual tape application received an error while trying to execute the specified
The system continues running without executing the specified external
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
By default, Virtuent 3480, 3490, and 3590 virtual tape drives return a "format 20"
The 3590SenseFormat40 parameter may be added to the Virtuent configuration,
Description:
controller.
System Action:
User Action:
The specified command requires a feature that is not licensed for use on this
The command is ignored.
Contact Dell EMC Support for more information on enabling the licensed feature.
DLm0813E
Command <command> is not permitted
Description:
configuration.
System Action:
User Action:
command.
The specified command is not permitted by the virtual tape application
The command is ignored.
Refer to configuration documentation for instructions about how to activate this
DLm0814E
Parameter #n 'keyword=value' is not a valid <list of valid parameters>
parameter
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Syntax error on an operator command.
The command is ignored.
Use the 'Help' command to see the proper command syntax.
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Parameter n 'value' is not a valid VOLSER or synonym
Description:
System Action:
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Syntax error on an operator command.
The command is ignored.
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User Action:
No free device available to mount volume <volser>
Use the 'Help' command to see the proper command syntax.
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Description:
drive.
System Action:
User Action:
Parameter n 'keyword=value' is not a valid parameter
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Invalid device name 'value' specified (too long)
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Unknown device name 'value' specified
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
No devicenames match 'devicenames'
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
MediumSense23 set to ON/OFF for device <devicename>
The operator 'Load' command specified any drive ('*'), but there was no free
The command is ignored.
Wait for a drive to be free, then reenter the command.
Syntax error on an operator command.
The command is ignored.
Use the 'Help' command to see the proper command syntax.
The <devicename> specified in an operator command is invalid.
The command is ignored.
Use the 'Help' command to see the proper command syntax.
The <devicename> specified in an operator command is invalid.
The command is ignored.
Use the 'Help' command to see the proper command syntax.
Syntax error on an operator command.
The command is ignored.
Use the 'Help' command to see the proper command syntax.
Description:
CCW. In very rare situations a host application might have a problem with this value. (SPXTAPE
is one known program with this issue.) In this case, a configuration option can be used to return
a 0x23 value (non-enhanced cartridge) in the media sense data.
System Action: None.
User Action:
if required. Contact Dell EMC Support for more assistance with this option.
By default, a value of 0x24 (enhanced cartridge) is returned to a host media sense
The SET MEDIUMSENSE23=YES/NO command can be used to change this value
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RDC256K set to ON/OFF
Description:
so that 256k writes will be enabled. A host application might have a problem with this value. In
this case, a configuration option can be used to clear byte 13 of the RDC data for 3490 devices
to disable 256K writes.
System Action: None.
User Action:
required. Contact Dell EMC Support for more assistance with this option.
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By default, a value of 0x10 is set in byte 13 of the RDC data for the 3490 devices
The SET RDC256K=YES/NO command can be used to change this value if
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Device <devicename> received Out of Sequence Packet on path <path>
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Description:
System Action:
User Action:
Volume <volser> is currently mounted on <devicename>, LOAD Command
ignored
Description:
loaded.
System Action:
User Action:
Device <devicename> is already Ready/NotReady, READY/UNREADY command
ignored
Description:
that state.
System Action:
User Action:
Invalid TapelibMaxInterval (must be greater than TapelibMaxInterval);
changed to <n>
Description:
parameter.
System Action:
User Action:
Nothing is currently mounted on <devicename>, command <command> ignored
A packet was received out of sequence from the firmware on the path specified.
A firmware trace will be taken.
Contact Dell EMC Support for assistance.
The operator 'Load' command specified a drive that currently has a virtual volume
The command is ignored.
Wait for the specified drive to be free, or choose a different drive.
The operator 'Ready' or 'Unready' command specified a drive that is currently in
The command is ignored.
Specify the correct device and desired state in the command.
The TapelibMaxInterval parameter must be greater than the TapelibMinInterval
The TapelibMaxInterval value is adjusted to the specific value.
Specify the correct TapelibMinInterval and TapelibMaxInterval values.
Description:
does not currently have a tape loaded.
System Action:
User Action:
The operator Unload, Rewind, Ready, or Unready command specified a drive that
The command is ignored.
Specify the correct drive in the Unload, Rewind, Ready, or Unready command.
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Device <devicename> is Ready, UNLOAD/REWIND/SET PATH command ignored
Description:
the Ready state.
System Action:
User Action:
make in UNREADY first.
The operator Unload or Rewind or Set Path command specified a drive that is in
The command is ignored.
If you want to manually unload or rewind or change the path of a device you must
DLm0830I
Device <devicename> made Ready/Unready
Description:
System Action:
User Action:
The operator Ready or Unready command completed successfully.
The specified drive is now in the designated state.
None.
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Invalid <parameter> value specified
Description:
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