Service Library Menu; Configure Library: Save/Restore Page; No Cleaning Required - IBM TS3100 Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

Saving and restoring configuration data can be done using the Remote
Management Unit (RMU) and/or the Operator Control Panel (OCP). The feature
has been implemented on the RMU and on the OCP, but with slightly different
functionality.
Note: Configuration files saved with one version of library firmware may not be
Since the RMU can be accessed remotely, its implementation will save/restore the
configuration data to/from a file on the host site. When entering commands on the
OCP, the unit is accessed directly. For this reason the OCP implementation will
save/restore the configuration data to/from a USB memory stick that is inserted
into the USB connector on the library controller.
Figure 5-61. Configure Library: Save/Restore page

Service Library Menu

Some Service Library functions will post a warning message stating that the library
should be taken offline from the host before performing any Service functions. It is
up to the operator to ensure that it is taken offline at the host. Before performing
any service functions, ensure the host is not performing any data writing or
retrieval.
Service Library: Clean Drive
If the library is not configured for Auto Clean, this page allows the user to
manually clean the tape drive.
A drive cleaning should only be performed after the library/drive has posted a
status message indicating Cleaning Required
To manually perform a drive cleaning, perform the following steps:
1. Select a cleaning cartridge listed in the Slot # field.
2. Select a drive listed in the Drive field.
3. Click the Clean button. See Figure 5-64 on page 5-70.
Drives that do not require a cleaning are labeled with No Cleaning Required. See
Figure 5-62.
Figure 5-62. No Cleaning Required
compatible with other versions of firmware. It is recommended to save a
configuration file each time the library firmware is upgraded. Restore the
library using a configuration file that was saved with the same version of
firmware currently installed in the library.
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