Preparing A Library Or Library Module For Repairs; Returning A Library Or Library Module To Normal Operations After Repairs; Required Library State - IBM System Storage TS3310 Setup And Operator Manual

Preparing a Library or Library Module for Repairs

1. If necessary, vary drives and logical libraries offline.
2. If necessary, remove all tape cartridges from the library or library module.
3. Power OFF the library.
Returning a Library or Library Module to Normal Operations after
Repairs
1. Power ON the library.
2. If necessary, replace all tape cartridges in library or library module.
3. If necessary, vary drives and logical libraries online.
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TS3310 Tape Library Setup and Operator Guide
Table 11-1. Library state required when servicing library components (continued)
Library Component
Storage Column
Drive
Important: The logical library boundaries are very flexible in this product. For
this reason, it is very important to replace the tape cartridges in
their original location in the cartridge magazines, the customer
should make a note of each cartridge location within each cartridge
magazine before removing them to ensure that each cartridge is
returned to its original location.
v If the library is idle:
a. Press the power button on the front panel of the control module.
b. Toggle each power supply switch to the OFF (O) position.
v If the library is processing:
a. From the Operator Panel, select Operations → Shutdown to end the
current library task and shut down the library's operating system.
b. When the library becomes idle, press the power button on the front panel
of the control module.
c. Toggle each power supply switch to the OFF (O) position.
a. Toggle each power supply switch to the ON (|) position.
b. Press the power button on the front of the library.

Required Library State

Power OFF
Power ON