What can cause a 2680 Error code on a Quantum M1500 tape system?

If the Medium Changer is missing from Device Manager on your Windows Server 2016 system, it is possible that the driver for your Quantum Superloader 3 is not installed or not functioning properly. Here are some steps you can try to fix this problem:

1. Check the driver installation: Make sure that the driver for your Quantum Superloader 3 is properly installed on your system. You can check this by going to Device Manager and looking for the "Tape Drives" or "Medium Changers" section. If the driver is not installed, you can try downloading and installing it from the Quantum website or from the manufacturer's CD that came with your tape library.
2. Update the driver: If the driver is already installed on your system, you may need to update it to the latest version. Outdated or incorrect drivers can cause problems with device recognition and functionality. You can check for updates to the driver by going to Device Manager, right-clicking on the Quantum Superloader 3, and selecting "Update Driver" from the context menu.
3. Reinstall the driver: If updating the driver does not fix the problem, you may need to uninstall the current driver and then reinstall it. To do this, go to Device Manager, right-click on the Quantum Superloader 3, and select "Uninstall Device" from the context menu. Then restart your system and install the driver again.

If these steps do not fix the problem, you may need to contact Quantum customer support for further assistance. They will be able to provide more specific troubleshooting steps based on your particular tape library model and setup.

Please read my answer for the same question on this site.

http://downloads.quantum.com/scalar/S50/manuals/81-81539-01_A01.pdf

The above may be helpful but i cannot see the error codes listed. This unit is the same as the PX502 so this may also help
http://www.sandirect.com/documents/PX500_Series_Users_Guide_81-81290-05_A01.pdf

Try also going to http://tape-drive-repair.com/ who have a repair centre to fix tape library units.

http://www.sandirect.com/documents/mseries_users_guide.pdf

Page 130 defines the error.

See the section on DLT cartridge handling and inspection.

Get this resource to guide you through the drive and tape mechanisms:

http://www.filibeto.org/sun/lib/hardware/storedge/tape/l280/pin-024.pdf

This is the official Dell support page for that unit. that particular drive error is most likely an interface error. here is the link:
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/stor-sys/124t/en/124tvs16/trouble.htm

Power down the computer, power down the library, disconnect the library from the computer, power it up. If the problem remains try it again but this time without any loaded tapes. If it is still in the error state check with Quantum Support.

The library picker arm cannot move to the home position. There could be something blocking it. Try the Reset option from the Configuration menu. This is detailed in the library user guide.

No not resolved yet.
My resolution was from you web page it looks like you do not have the manuals I need.

The element error usually points to the drive, the best thing is to do is run the full diagnostics for the drive, and see what other hardware codes you receive, if it still points to 2b, then it is either the drive or the solenoid of the magazine failing. If you have a two magazine setup, just reverse the other magazine and test it that way.

Replace broken fan, but before you do that open up your computer while it's running, and make sure all of the fan connectors are snug.