
Semaphore Function Failed
Message Sender (Task ) ID
Error
l Verify the host backup application and device driver are at the latest supported revision at
support.dell.com.
l Check host adapter and SCSI cables and terminator.
l Power cycle the autoloader and retry the operation.
l If all previous steps fail, contact support.dell.com.
Stack/Global Data Corruption Error Types
l Verify the host backup application and device driver are at the latest supported revision at
support.dell.com.
l Power cycle the autoloader.
l Run the Random Moves test from either the Remote Management Unit (RMU) or the Operator Control
Panel (OCP).
Note: The Random Moves test requires a minimum of two cartridges present within the autoloader.
l If all previous steps fail, contact support.dell.com.
InvalidElementStatus
System Shutdown/Disruption Error Types
l Verify that the magazines/magazine blank are fully seated.
l Power cycle the autoloader.
l If all previous steps fail, contact support.dell.com.
l Power cycle the autoloader.
l Run the Random Moves test from either the Remote Management Unit (RMU) or the Operator Control
Panel (OCP).
Note: The Random Moves test requires a minimum of two cartridges present within the autoloader.
l Check support.dell.com for PowerVault 124T firmware updates.
l If all previous steps fail, contact support.dell.com.
System Miscellaneous Error Types
Cleaning slot in use.
l Verify that a valid cleaning cartridge is located in the dedicated cleaning slot indicated within the
Remote Management Unit Configuration page settings.
l Check support.dell.com for PowerVault 124T firmware updates.
l If all previous steps fail, contact support.dell.com.
System Internal I2C HW Error
Contact support.dell.com.
ALD (Autoloader Diagnostic)
Limits Error
This error may occur as a result of a failed diagnostic test.
l If the Magazine Test or Inventory Test failed, remove and inspect the magazines
one at a time. Turn the white thumbwheels on each magazine and insure that the carriers move
freely at
least one full rotation in each direction. Re-insert each magazine after inspection.