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Chapter 6. Installation
Before installation
Notes:
• The 3592 drive canister (drive) might require certain microcode prerequisites. See "Appendix D.
Minimum microcode requirements" on page 288.
• Consider setting aside and storing the drive canister packaging materials for the future repack of a 3592
drive canister for storage, transportation, or return. See "Repacking instructions" on page 181.
Ensure that
• Installation planning specifications are met by checking with the branch office or physical planning
representative
• A Solutions Assurance Product Review (SAPR) is held for the first 3592 installed at this account
• You gather information from the customer about drive options, Fibre Channel address, and attachment
data. See Table 144 on page 206.
• The customer has the correct software levels and correct host PTFs for 3592 attachment. See
"Appendix D. Minimum microcode requirements" on page 288).
• Correct length fibre cables are available for connection to a host, or to a switch
• Because you are field-installing a 3592 drive canister into a rack, ensure that one of the feature codes in
Table 138 on page 168 (3592 rack) is installed.
Table 138: Installation Instruction feature codes and RPQs
Description
Rack Mount Kit
Rack Drive Accessories
Drive Filler Panel
Install first drive in Rack
Mount Kit
Install second drive in
Rack Mount Kit
10-meter OM3 fiber
Cable (LC)
25-meter OM3 fiber
Cable (LC)
80-meter OM3 fiber
Cable (LC)
Attached to System z
Attached to HP-UX
System
Attached to Solaris
System
168 IBM 3592 TS1140, TS1150, TS1155, and TS1160 Tape Drives: Maintenance Information
Machine type
3592
3592
3592
3592
3592
3592
3592
3592
3592
3592
3592
Model
EH7, EH8, 55F, 60F
EH7, EH8, 55F, 60F
EH7, EH8, 55F, 60F
EH7, EH8, 55F, 60F
EH7, EH8, 55F, 60F
EH7
EH7
EH7
EH7, EH8, 55F, 60F
EH7, EH8, 55F, 60F
EH7, EH8, 55F, 60F
Feature code
4804
4805
4806
9806
9807
AGK1
AGK2
AGK3
9000
9210
9211
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