Running Tests; Fibre Channel Attachments; Supported Host Attachments - IBM 3592 Maintenance Information

13. When a new drive is installed, ensure that the drive microcode matches the microcode on the CD-
ROM that is in the accessories bay of this frame. See "Microcode maintenance" on page 217 to read
about loading microcode.
14. Continue with "Running tests" on page 177.

Running tests

Rack installation tests
1. From the service panel, press Change Mode .
2. Select CE Offline Mode, Verify Fix/Diag, and Test Drive.
3. Insert the 3592 CE scratch tape, by hand, into the drive to be tested.
4. From the Load Scratch Tape menu, select Load Tape, then Process Loaded Tape.
5. When the test is complete, select Unload Drive, and remove the CE scratch tape. This test takes 4-9
minutes to complete. If any other error message or FID displays, go to "Maintenance starting point"
on page 1 to correct the condition, then return here.
6. See "Fibre wrap test" on page 236 and run the Wrap Test. Return here to continue the installation.
7. Ensure that the drive is returned to the operator mode.
• Press Change Mode , then select Operator Mode.
--OR--
• Press Reset.
8. Move the service panel to the next drive in the rack.
9. Set the customer options, set the drive options, run Test Drive, and run the Fibre Port Wrap Tests for
each drive that is located in the rack. When the testing of all the drives is complete, ensure that all the
fibre cables are connected to the drives.
10. When you complete the installation checkout procedure, remove and save for future use any wrap
tools you used for diagnostic wrap tests.
11. Continue with "Fibre Channel attachments" on page 177.

Fibre Channel attachments

Supported host attachments

Fibre Channel
The 3592 drives with Fibre Channel attachment support attachment to the following host systems:
• IBM System p (AIX)
• IBM System i (OS/400)
• Hewlett-Packard (HP-UX)
• Linux
• Sun PCI/S-bus
Note: Refer to the IBM 3592 Tape Drives and TS1120 Controller - Introduction and Planning Guide for host
attachment information.
The drives also support attachment to the following Fibre Channel fabric components:
• IBM 2103 fibre channel storage hub (for distance only)
• IBM 2109 SAN fibre channel switch
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