RE: 3581 ultrium tape 2U Autoloader model L28

We have the same drive, and it is in SEQ Mode, but no problems like this.
The rep we bought it from did mention when we bought it that she had seen 
numerous problems with this tape drive and had to have about half of them 
replaced that she sold due to various issues. 
If you have maintenance or it's still under warranty, I would recommend a 
service call.

Thanks,

Ron Adams
Information Technology Group
Crane Valves
9200 New Trails Dr. Suite 200
The Woodlands, TX 77385
Office: 281-298-5463 x104
Direct: 281-465-3054
Cell: 832-693-9583





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> Just upgraded our 810 to V5R3 and put in a new tape drive also. 
> 
> We typically load 6 tapes on Monday for the week and then remove 1
> each day to go Off-Site. 
> I have this tape drive set to AUTOLOAD =ON
>                                        LDR MODE =AUTOMATIC although I
> have tried it with default mode of SEQ.
>                                        LOOP MODE = OFF
> 
> The problem is that when the daily save is completed, the tape is
> unloading, but the next tape is Not Loading.  I come in the next
> morning and it tells me 'Drive Empty'
> 
> I notice that when we load tapes the display panel shows that it is in
> SEQ mode.  However after the tape is unloaded, the mode seems to
> switch to Random(nothing on the display panel) 
> 
>  Wondering if anybody has experience with this tape drive.  Have you
> run into these problems and if so, how do I get around them. 
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Michael Smith
> iSeries.mySeries.
> 
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