About This Book - IBM System Storage TS2240 Tape Drive Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

About This Book

This guide describes how to install and use the IBM System Storage TS2240 Tape
Drive in the following chapters:
Chapter 1, "Introduction," on page 1-1 describes the product, discusses supported
servers, operating systems, and device drivers, and lists hardware specifications.
Chapter 2, "Installing the drive," on page 2-1 gives unpacking, set up, and
configuration information.
Chapter 3, "Operating the Drive," on page 3-1 describes the Power Button, Unload
Button, and Status Light and explains the function of the Single-character Display. It
gives instruction on inserting and removing a tape cartridge, describes methods of
updating drive firmware, and explains how to clean the tape drive. It also lists
diagnostic and maintenance functions.
Chapter 4, "Using Ultrium Media," on page 4-1 describes the types of tape
cartridges to use and defines the conditions for storing and shipping them. It also
describes how to handle the cartridges, how to set a cartridge's write-protect switch,
and how to order additional cartridges.
Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 5-1 gives tips for solving problems with the
drive.
Appendix A, "Error Codes and Messages," on page A-1 describes the error and
informational codes that appear on the single-character display.
Appendix B, "TapeAlert flags," on page B-1 lists TapeAlert messages that are
supported and that may aid during problem determination.
Appendix C, "Ordering Optional Features, Replacement Parts, Power Cords, and
Media," on page C-1 lists parts and supplies and provides information about the
power cords that are used in different countries or regions.
Appendix D, "Repairing a Cartridge," on page D-1 describes how to repair a tape
cartridge.
Appendix E, "Information for Trained Service Personnel," on page E-1 gives the
procedure for removing a tape cartridge that will not eject from the drive and other
servicing procedures.
Related Publications
v IBM System Storage TS2240 Tape Drive Installation Quick Reference,
v IBM System Storage LTO Ultrium Tape Drive SCSI Reference, GA32-0450, gives
v IBM Ultrium Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide, GC27-2130, provides
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GC27-2167, illustrates how to install the drive.
information about the supported SCSI commands and protocol that govern the
behavior of the SCSI interface for LTO drives. The SCSI reference also includes
information about the TapeAlert flags that are supported.
instructions for attaching IBM-supported hardware to open-systems operating
systems. It indicates what devices and levels of operating systems are
supported, gives the requirements for adapter cards, and tells how to configure
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