Interface error detected by system or by tape unit.
Response
If the attached device is an external device, do the
following before exchanging any parts:
Ensure that the signal cable is seated correctly,
and that there are no bent or damaged pins on the cable.
For a SCSI attached device ensure that a terminating plug is attached
to the device end of the cable.
If the attached tape or tape library device is being virtualized to this partition from another IBM i partition using a
NWSD (Network Server Description) check for Product Activity Log entries on the server partition and follow the
service procedures for those errors.
If the attached tape device is owned by a Virtual I/O Server partition
refer to Troubleshooting the Virtual I/O Server to determine the parts to
replace.