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Models L23 and H23
Setup and Operator Guide
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  • Page 1 IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Drive 3580 Models L23 and H23 Setup and Operator Guide GA32-0460-00...
  • Page 3 IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Drive 3580 Models L23 and H23 Setup and Operator Guide GA32-0460-00...
  • Page 4 To ensure that you have the latest publications, visit the web at First Edition (February 2003) This edition applies to the IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Drive 3580 Models L23 and H23 Setup and Operator Guide and to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Function Code F: Fast Read/Write Test . . 77 Function Code H: Test Head. . 79 Chapter 4. Using Ultrium Media ..25 Function Code P: Enable Post Error Reporting . . 81 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...
  • Page 6 Appendix F. Power Cords ..105 Index ....125 Power Cable Information . . 105 IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 7: Figures

    Figures The IBM 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. Flowchart for analyzing maintenance problems 47 Components of the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Checking the setting on the SCSI address Example of connecting one SCSI device to the switch . . 48 server .
  • Page 8 IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 9: Tables

    . 109 Ordering media supplies for the 3580 Ultrium Parts for the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive 2 Tape Drive . . 44 Model H23 . . 110 Authorized suppliers of custom bar code labels 45 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...
  • Page 10 IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 11: Safety And Environmental Notices

    Most danger or caution notices contain a reference number (RSFTDxxx or ® RSFTCxxx). Use the reference number to check the translation in IBM Externally Attached Devices Safety Information, SA26-2004. The sections that follow define each type of safety notice and give examples.
  • Page 12 The weight of this part or unit is between 18 and 32 kilograms (39.7 and 70.5 pounds). It takes two persons to safely lift this part or unit. (RSFTC204) CAUTION: This assembly contains mechanical moving parts. Use care when servicing this assembly. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 13: Attention Notice

    This unit contains recyclable materials. The materials should be recycled where facilities are available and according to local regulations. In some areas IBM may provide a product take-back program that ensures proper handling of the product. For more information, contact your IBM representative.
  • Page 14 IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 15: Preface

    Preface This guide describes how to install and use the IBM 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Models L23 and H23. This guide contains the following chapters: Chapter 1, “Introduction”, on page 1 describes the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, discusses supported servers, operating systems, and device drivers, and lists hardware specifications.

  • Page 16: Related Publications

    Ultrium Tape Drive 3580 Models L23 and H23 Quick Reference, GX35-5068, illustrates how to configure and operate the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. v IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium Tape Drive SCSI Reference, GA32–0450, gives information about the supported SCSI commands and protocol for the tape drive.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Figure 1. The IBM 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive For the remainder of this guide, the IBM 3580 Tape Drive Models L23 and H23 will be referred to as the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. Table 1 on page 2 lists the 3580 Tape Drive models.

  • Page 18: Drive Performance

    If you run applications that are highly dependent on tape-processing speed, you can take advantage of the significant performance improvements provided by the IBM 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. Table 2 lists the performance characteristics of both the Ultrium 2 and Ultrium 1 models.

  • Page 19: Supported Servers And Operating Systems

    IBM offers device drivers for the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. Device drivers enable the drive to interact with a variety of servers. To properly install an IBM device driver (if required), refer to the IBM Ultrium Device Drivers Installation and User’s Guide.

  • Page 20: Tapealert Support

    −40 to 60°C Temperature (50 to 100°F) (−40 to 140°F) (−40 to 140°F) Relative humidity 20 to 80% 10 to 90% 10 to 90% 26°C Maximum wet bulb Noncondensing Noncondensing temperature (79°F) IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Installing The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive

    IBM for any necessary technical support. If you choose not to install this product yourself, IBM will install it for a fee. You can purchase installation services by contacting your local IBM Service office or your IBM Business Partner.

  • Page 22: Step 2. Using The Inventory Checklist

    __ 8. The IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Drive 3580 Models L23 and H23 Quick Reference, GX35–5068 __ 9. The IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Drive 3580 Models L23 and H23 Setup and Operator Guide, GA32–0460 (this guide) __ 10. The IBM Externally Attached Devices Safety Information manual Step 3.

  • Page 23: Components Of The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive

    Cartridge load compartment Power switch Single-character display SCSI address switch Status light Machine type, model number, and serial number Unload button IBM Repair Identification Tag Placeholder External SCSI connectors Figure 2. Components of the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Chapter 2. Installing...

  • Page 24: Step 5. Setting The Scsi Id

    The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive should not be stacked. Do not place anything on top of the unit. To minimize any contamination from airborne particles, ensure that the cover is always closed. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 25: Step 7. Connecting Power

    Step 7. Connecting Power __ 1. Ensure that the power switch on the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive is set to off by pressing 0 on the switch (see 8 in Figure 2 on page 7). __ 2. Plug the power cord into the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive 7 , then plug the other end into a grounded electrical outlet.
  • Page 26 __ 6. After you insert the scratch data cartridge, the flashing C in the single-character display changes to F, and one or more of the following messages display: followed by: and: The tape drive runs the tests. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...
  • Page 27 Note: If you inserted an invalid or write-protected tape cartridge, 7 appears in the single-character display. The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive unloads the cartridge and exits maintenance mode. v If no error is detected, the test will loop and begin again. To stop the loop, press and hold the unload button for several seconds.

  • Page 28: Step 9. Installing The Scsi Host Adapter Card (If Required)

    If you do not intend to use the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive with a commercial software application, install the device driver from the CD that was shipped with the drive. Refer to the installation instructions in the IBM Ultrium Device Drivers Installation and User’s Guide, which is on the CD. The CD contains drivers and installation instructions for supported operating systems.

  • Page 29: Step 11. Connecting The Scsi Bus Cable

    Data transfer protocols for tape and disk drives are very dissimilar. For that reason, IBM strongly recommends that you avoid running tape and disk drives on the same host adapter.

  • Page 30: Example Of Connecting One Scsi Device To The

    Figure 3. Example of connecting one SCSI device to the server. The view is from the top. 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive SCSI host adapter card SCSI connectors Server Terminator SCSI bus cable IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 31: Step 12. Configuring The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive To The Server

    v If the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Is One of Multiple Devices On the SCSI Bus: connect the SCSI bus cable to the next device on the bus, and move the terminator to the last device on the bus (see Figure 4). The maximum allowable length of your bus cable depends on the drive interface: –...
  • Page 32 IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3. Operating The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive

    (see 2 in Figure 5); when the unit is performing a function, the status light is on. Unload button Message display Status light Single-character display Figure 5. Front view of the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...

  • Page 34: Unload Button

    Ultrium 2 Tape Drive ends the command that is being processed, and unloads and ejects the tape cartridge. Note that (depending on its location on the reel) the tape may take as much as 20 minutes to completely rewind and eject. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 35: Status Light

    Status Light The status light ( 1 in Figure 5 on page 17) is a light-emitting diode (LED) that provides information about the state of the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. The light can be green or amber, and (when lit) solid or flashing. Table 4 lists the conditions of the status light and provides an explanation of what each condition means.

  • Page 36: Message Display

    4. Slide the cartridge into the tape load compartment (see Figure 6 on page 21). The cartridge loader draws the cartridge into the tape drive and the following message appears on the message display: IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 37: Removing A Tape Cartridge

    followed by: (where means that drive data compression is enabled) The status light flashes green, then becomes solid green. The single-character display remains blank. Notes: a. If the cartridge is already in an ejected position and you want to reinsert it, remove the cartridge then insert it again.

  • Page 38: Performing Diagnostic And Maintenance Functions

    Cleaning the Drive Head Attention: When cleaning the drive head in the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, use the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge (part number 35L2086). You may use another LTO cleaning cartridge, but it may not meet the standards of reliability established by IBM.

  • Page 39: Cleaning The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive

    Clean the drive head in the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive whenever C displays on the single-character display and the status light is solid green. IBM does not recommend that you clean the drive head on a periodic basis; only when C displays.
  • Page 40 IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4. Using Ultrium Media

    Chapter 4. Using Ultrium Media The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive automates the storage and movement of IBM LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridges. The Ultrium Tape Drive uses the following cartridge types: v IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridge (Ultrium 2)

  • Page 42: Data Cartridge

    IBM non-LTO Ultrium tape products. Data Cartridge The IBM Ultrium 2 Data Cartridge is purple, and the Ultrium 1 Data Cartridge is black. Both generations contain 1/2-inch, dual-coat, metal-particle tape. The Ultrium 1 cartridge has a native data capacity of 100 GB (200 GB at 2:1 compression);...

  • Page 43: Cleaning Cartridge

    5000 load and unload cycles. Cleaning Cartridge With each 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, a specially labeled IBM LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge is supplied to clean the drive heads. The drive itself determines when a head needs to be cleaned. It alerts you by displaying C on the single-character display.

  • Page 44: Bar Code Label

    You can order tape cartridges with the labels included, or you can order custom labels. To order tape cartridges and bar code labels, see “Ordering Media Supplies” on page 43. The bar code for usage in IBM tape libraries must meet predefined specifications. They include (but are not limited to):...

  • Page 45: Guidelines For Using Bar Code Labels

    Guidelines for Using Bar Code Labels Apply the following guidelines whenever you use bar code labels: v Use only IBM-approved bar code labels if you intend to use the cartridge in an IBM tape library. v Do not reuse a label or reapply a used label over an existing label.

  • Page 46: Setting The Write-Protect Switch

    Incorrect handling or an incorrect environment can damage the IBM LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridges or their magnetic tape. To avoid damage to your tape cartridges and to ensure the continued high reliability of your IBM LTO Ultrium Tape Drives, use the following guidelines:...

  • Page 47: Ensure Proper Packaging

    v Ensure that anyone who handles tape has been properly trained in handling and shipping procedures. This includes operators, users, programmers, archival services, and shipping personnel. v Ensure that any service or contract personnel who perform archiving are properly trained in media-handling procedures. v Include media-handling procedures as part of any services contract.

  • Page 48: Provide Proper Acclimation And Environmental Conditions

    (see 1 in Figure 12 on page 33 and 4 in Figure 14 on page 36). If there are gaps in the seam (see Figure 12 on page 33), the leader pin may be dislodged. Go to “Repositioning or Reattaching a Leader Pin” on page 35. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 49: Handle The Cartridge Carefully

    Figure 12. Checking for gaps in the seams of a cartridge v Check that the leader pin is properly seated (see 2 in Figure 13 on page 35). v If you suspect that the cartridge has been mishandled but it appears useable, copy any data onto a good cartridge immediately for possible data recovery.

  • Page 50: Examples Of Cartridge Problems

    Perform the following steps: 1. Look for cartridge mishandling. 2. Use the IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit (part number 08L9129) to correctly seat the pin (see “Repositioning a Leader Pin” on page 35). Then, immediately use data recovery procedures to minimize chances of data loss.

  • Page 51: Repositioning Or Reattaching A Leader Pin

    If the leader pin in your cartridge becomes dislodged from its pin-retaining spring clips or detaches from the tape, you must use the IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit (part number 08L9129) to reposition or reattach it. (Do not reattach the pin if you must remove more than 7 meters (23 feet) of leader tape.) The sections that...

  • Page 52: Placing The Dislodged Leader Pin Into The

    6. Remove the rewind tool by pulling it away from the cartridge. 7. If you suspect that the cartridge has been mishandled but it appears useable, copy any data onto a good cartridge immediately for possible data recovery. Discard the mishandled cartridge. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 53: Reattaching A Leader Pin

    Pin supplies (see 3 in Figure 16). Leader pins and C-clips. Attention: v Use only the IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit to reattach the leader pin to the tape. Other methods of reattaching the pin will damage the tape, the drive, or both.

  • Page 54: Attaching The Leader Pin Attach Tool To The

    The following procedure describes how to reattach a leader pin. To reattach a leader pin by using the IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit: 1. Attach the leader pin attach tool ( 1 in Figure 17) to the cartridge 2 so that the tool’s hook 3 latches into the cartridge’s door 4 .

  • Page 55: Winding The Tape Out Of The Cartridge

    2. To find the end of the tape inside the cartridge, attach the cartridge manual rewind tool ( 1 in Figure 18) to the cartridge’s hub 2 by fitting the tool’s teeth between the teeth of the hub. Turn the tool clockwise until you see the end of the tape inside the cartridge.

  • Page 56: Attaching The Leader Pin To The Tape

    C-clip snaps onto the pin and the tape. 12. Swing the pivot arm open and trim the excess tape 5 so that it is flush with the reattached leader pin 6 . IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...
  • Page 57 13. Use your fingers to remove the leader pin from the cavity 3 in the leader pin attach tool. 14. Use the cartridge manual rewind tool to wind the tape back into the cartridge (wind the tape clockwise). Ensure that the leader pin is latched by the pin-retaining spring clips on each end of the leader pin.

  • Page 58: Environmental And Shipping Specifications For Tape Cartridges

    5 to 80% (noncondensing) 26°C 26°C 26°C 26°C Maximum wet bulb temperature (79°F) (79°F) (79°F) (79°F) Notes: 1. Operational storage equals less than 1 year. 2. Archival storage equals 1 to 10 years. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 59: Disposing Of Tape Cartridges

    Disposing of Tape Cartridges Under the current rules of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), regulation 40CFR261, the LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge is classified as non-hazardous waste. As such, it may be disposed of in the same way as normal office trash.

  • Page 60: Leader Pin Reattachment Kit

    IBM Sales Representative. Specify the VOLSER characters that you want. v Call 1-888-IBM-MEDIA. Specify the VOLSER characters that you want. IBM LTO Ultrium 100 GB Data Cartridge (without bar v Order as part number 08L9120 through an code label) IBM-authorized distributor (for the closest distributor, visit the web at Order VOLSER labels separately (see “Ordering Bar...

  • Page 61: Ordering Bar Code Labels

    The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive does not require cartridge bar code labels. However, if you use your data cartridges or cleaning cartridges in an IBM tape library product, you may need cartridge bar code labels if your tape library product requires them.
  • Page 62 IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 63: Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

    Single-Character Display”, on page 55. Should the drive need to be replaced, go to “Replacing the Tape Drive” on page 52. Please review the pre-call checklist on “Pre-Call Checklist” on page 50 before calling IBM Technical Support. Figure 21. Flowchart for analyzing maintenance problems © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...

  • Page 64: Procedure 1

    Figure 22. Checking the setting on the SCSI address switch. The switch is located at the rear of the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 65: Procedure 2

    If the firmware on your 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive is at the latest level, contact IBM Technical Support for additional problem determination. If IBM Technical Support determines that the machine should be replaced, it will send you a replacement.

  • Page 66: Procedure 4

    Pre-Call Checklist If you have questions or problems concerning the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, perform the following steps before you place a call to IBM Technical Support. Where instructions refer you to the web, visit __ 1. Verify that the drive’s firmware is at the most recent level. To determine the latest release of firmware, visit the web.
  • Page 67 them. To halt the diagnostics, press the unload button. The diagnostics will continue to the end of the loop and then stop. The drive then exits maintenance mode. Chapter 5. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 68: Replacing The Tape Drive

    5. Place the failed drive into the packaging of the replacement drive. 6. Follow the instructions (included with the replacement drive) for returning the failed drive to IBM. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 69: Components Of The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive

    Single-character display SCSI address switch Status light Machine type, model number, and serial number Unload button IBM Repair Identification Tag Instructions External SCSI connectors IBM Repair Identification Tag Figure 23. Components of the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Chapter 5. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 70 IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 71: Appendix A. Codes On The Single-Character Display

    3. If the proper voltages are being applied but the problem persists, replace the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. The error code clears when you power-off the tape drive or place it in maintenance mode. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...
  • Page 72 2. Power the tape drive off and on, then retry the operation that produced the error. 3. If the problem persists, download new firmware and retry the operation. 4. If the problem persists, send the drive dump that you collected in step 1 to your IBM Support Center.
  • Page 73 Table 8. Codes on the single-character display of the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive (continued). The display clears if you power-off the tape drive. Code Cause and Action Tape drive or media error. The tape drive determined that an error occurred, but it cannot isolate the error to faulty hardware or to the tape cartridge.
  • Page 74 The tape drive needs to be cleaned. Clean the tape drive. See “Cleaning the Drive Head” on page 22. The error code clears when you clean the tape drive or place it in maintenance mode. No error or message assigned. See error code 0 in this table. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 75: Appendix B. Performing Diagnostic And Maintenance Functions

    Causes the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive to display the last 10 error codes, one at a time (the codes are ordered; the most recent is presented first and the oldest (tenth) is presented last). © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...
  • Page 76 Page 81 When selected, deferred-check conditions are NOT reported to the host. Exit Maintenance Mode Page 81 Causes the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive to become available for reading and writing data. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 77: Placing The Tape Drive In Maintenance Mode

    Placing the Tape Drive in Maintenance Mode The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive must be in maintenance mode to run tape drive diagnostics or maintenance procedures. To place the unit in maintenance mode: 1. Make sure that no cartridge is in the drive. 2.

  • Page 78: Performing A Diagnostic Or Maintenance Function

    Note: Due to the Power-On Self Test that is running, the message may take 90 seconds to display. After you insert the scratch data cartridge, the flashing C in the single-character display changes to 1, and one or more of the following messages display: IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...
  • Page 79 followed by: The tape drive runs the tests. Note: If you inserted an invalid or write-protected tape cartridge, 7 appears in the single-character display. The tape drive unloads the cartridge and exits maintenance mode. v If no error is detected, the diagnostic will loop and begin again. To stop the loop, press the unload button for one second and release.

  • Page 80: Function Code 2: Update Tape Drive Firmware From Fmr Tape

    After you insert the FMR tape cartridge, the flashing C in the single-character display changes to 2 and the following message displays: followed by: The tape drive loads the updated firmware from the FMR tape into its erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM) area. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 81: Function Code 3: Create Fmr Tape

    To determine the error, locate the code in Table 8 on page 55. The drive then unloads the FMR tape, exits maintenance mode, and displays the following message: Contact IBM Technical Support for problem determination or machine replacement. Function Code 3: Create FMR Tape Function Code 3 copies the drive’s field microcode replacement (FMR) data to a...
  • Page 82 If the tape drive creates the FMR tape successfully, it rewinds and unloads the new tape, exits maintenance mode, and is ready to use the tape. The following message displays: followed by: IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 83: Function Code 4: Force A Drive Dump

    then: v If the tape drive fails to create the FMR tape, it displays an error code. To determine the error, see Table 8 on page 55. The tape drive then unloads the FMR tape, exits maintenance mode, and displays the following message: Function Code 4: Force a Drive Dump Function Code 4 performs a dump of data collected by the drive (this process is also known as saving a microcode trace).

  • Page 84: Function Code 5: Copy The Drive Dump To Tape (At Beginning Of Tape)

    (blank) data cartridge that is not write protected (or the tape drive exits maintenance mode). After you insert the scratch data cartridge, the flashing C in the single-character display changes to 5 and the following message displays: IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 85: Function Code 6: Run Scsi Wrap Test

    followed by: The tape drive writes the dump data to the tape (at the beginning of the tape). Note: If you inserted an invalid or write-protected tape cartridge, 7 appears in the single-character display. The tape drive unloads the cartridge and exits maintenance mode.
  • Page 86 The drive then exits maintenance mode and displays the following message: Disconnect the SCSI wrap plug. v If an error is detected, the test stops, 8 appears in the single-character display, and the following message displays: IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...
  • Page 87 To determine the error, locate 8 in Table 8 on page 55. To clear the error, turn the power off, then on again. Appendix B. Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions...

  • Page 88: Function Code 7: Run Rs-422 Wrap Test

    (or the tape drive exits maintenance mode). After you insert the FMR cartridge, the flashing C in the single-character display changes to 8 and the following message displays: followed by: IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 89: Function Code 9: Display Error Code Log

    The tape drive erases the firmware on the tape and rewrites the header in the cartridge memory to change the cartridge to a valid scratch (blank) data cartridge: v If the operation is successful, the tape drive displays 0, rewinds and unloads the newly converted scratch data cartridge, and exits maintenance mode.

  • Page 90: Function Code A: Clear Error Code Log

    Note: If a cartridge is in the tape drive, it will eject the first time that you press the unload button and the drive will not be placed in maintenance mode. To continue placing the drive in maintenance mode, perform the preceding step. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 91: Function Code C: Insert Cartridge Into Tape Drive

    4. Press the unload button once per second until A appears in the single-character display and the following message displays. (If you cycle past the desired code, press the unload button once per second until the code redisplays.) 5. Press and hold the unload button for 3 or more seconds, then release it to select the function.
  • Page 92 When the loop ends, 0 temporarily appears in the single-character display. The drive rewinds the tape, unloads the cartridge, and exits maintenance mode. The following message displays: followed by: IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 93: Function Code F: Fast Read/Write Test

    then: v If an error is detected the test stops, 6 or 7 appears in the single-character display (another code could appear), and the following message displays: To determine the error, locate 6 or 7 in Table 8 on page 55. The drive unloads the tape cartridge, exits maintenance mode, and displays the following message: To clear the error, turn the power off, then on again.
  • Page 94 The drive rewinds and unloads the tape, partially ejects the cartridge, then exits maintenance mode. The solid amber status light turns off and the following message displays: followed by: IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 95: Function Code H: Test Head

    then: v If an error is detected, the status light flashes amber, a message similar to the following displays, and the tape drive posts an error code to the single-character display. To determine the error, locate the code in Table 8 on page 55. The tape drive unloads the cartridge, exits maintenance mode, and displays the following message: To clear the error, turn the power off, then on again.
  • Page 96 The drive then exits maintenance mode and displays the following message: v If an error is detected the test stops, 5 appears in the single-character display, and the following message displays: IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 97: Function Code P: Enable Post Error Reporting

    To determine the error, locate 5 in Table 8 on page 55. The drive unloads the tape cartridge, exits maintenance mode, and displays the following message: To clear the error, turn the power off, then on again. Function Code P: Enable Post Error Reporting When selected, deferred-check conditions are reported to the host.
  • Page 98 To clear the error, turn the power off, then on again. The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive also exits maintenance mode automatically after it completes a maintenance function or after 10 minutes if no action has occurred. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 99: Appendix C. Manually Removing A Tape Cartridge

    Apply too much tension and the tape may break; apply too little tension and the leader pin may fall from the leader block. IBM recommends that you read the complete instructions before starting the task, then perform the steps slowly and carefully to avoid complications.
  • Page 100 To manually remove a tape cartridge you must first rewind the tape into the cartridge and disengage it from the drive’s leader block. Then you must move the cartridge out of the drive. The sections that follow describe each operation. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 101: Rewinding The Tape Into The Cartridge

    Rewinding the Tape into the Cartridge 1. Turn off the power to the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 2. Disconnect the SCSI cables located at the back of the unit (to determine the location of the SCSI connectors, see Figure 2 on page 7).

  • Page 102: Determining Whether The Tape Is Broken

    If the flag moves, the tape is not broken. Continue with this procedure. v If the flag does not move or if you cannot see the flag, the tape is jammed, broken or detached from the leader block. Contact IBM Technical Support. Figure 25. Determining whether the tape is broken...

  • Page 103: Disengaging The Leader Pin From The Leader Block

    8. Continue to rotate (but do not remove) the allen wrench until you feel resistance. The tape has been rewound as far as it can go without unthreading. Note: The number of rotations required depends on where the beginning of the tape is on the takeup reel.

  • Page 104: Unloading The Cartridge From The Drive

    To raise the loader, continue to wind the loader motor gear counterclockwise with the screwdriver until you feel resistance. 4. Remove the small-blade screwdriver. 5. To reassemble the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, reverse the preceding steps. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 105: Fixing A Jammed, Broken, Or Detached Tape

    Fixing a Jammed, Broken, or Detached Tape Attention: This procedure must be performed only by a trained IBM service provider, and only after the customer follows step 7 on page 86 and determines the tape is jammed, broken, or detached from the tape drive’s leader block. SSRs should claim their time against service code 33 ECA 013 when performing this procedure.

  • Page 106: Removing The Internal Drive From The 3580

    Remove the internal RS-422 cable 4 from the front-panel display board by pulling it away from the connector. Figure 28. Removing the internal drive from the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 107: Removing The Bezel From The 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive

    c. Place the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive on its face (bezel side down) and use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four bezel screws and washers (two on each side) (see 1 in Figure 29). Note: This procedure requires that you remove two bezels: one at the front of the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive and one at the front of the internal tape drive.

  • Page 108: Removing The Internal Drive From The 3580

    Grasp the drive and pull it forward again to free it completely from the chassis. Figure 30. Removing the internal drive from the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. The figure that is indicated by the arrow depicts the rear of the internal tape drive. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 109: Removing The Cover Of The Internal Drive

    If the leader pin has broken away from the tape, go to “Repositioning or Reattaching a Leader Pin” on page 35. v If the tape has broken between the supply reel and the takeup reel, contact IBM Technical Support. Appendix C. Manually Removing a Tape Cartridge...

  • Page 110: Rewinding The Leader Pin Into The Tape

    Figure 32. Rewinding the leader pin into the tape cartridge IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 111: Removing The Cartridge From The Drive

    Removing the Cartridge from the Drive 1. Manually rotate the loader motor gear (see 1 in Figure 33) in the unload (counterclockwise) direction until the leader pin block 2 reaches the last roller Figure 33. Guiding the leader pin into the tape cartridge 2.
  • Page 112 8. To reassemble the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, reverse the preceding steps. After you remove the stuck tape cartridge, copy the data on the tape to another tape. Then, discard the stuck tape cartridge. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 113: Appendix D. Installing A Tape Drive Into A Rack

    Appendix D. Installing a Tape Drive into a Rack Before you begin, read these instructions to familiarize yourself with the installation procedure. IBM recommends that two people install this option. This option consists of: v 1 fixed shelf v 2 shelf extenders...

  • Page 114: Installation

    If you are installing the shelf in a rack that does not require extender brackets, skip steps 5 through 11 on page 99. v If you are installing the shelf in a rack that requires extender brackets, go to step 5 on page 99. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 115: Attaching The Shelf Extender Brackets

    5. If you are installing the shelf with the extender brackets, attach the two brackets to the back corners of the shelf by using a single screw on each bracket (see 1 in Figure 35). Figure 35. Attaching the shelf extender brackets 6.

  • Page 116: Attaching The Front Of The Shelf To The Mounting Rails

    16. Insert a screw through the holes in each rear mounting rail and loosely thread the screws into the threaded holes on the rear of the shelf. 17. Check that the shelf is at the same level on the four mounting rails. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 117: Removing The Shelf From The Rack

    18. Tighten all mounting screws. The shelf with extender brackets will have six screws: one on each front rail and two on each rear rail. The shelf without extender brackets will have four screws: one on each of the four mounting rails.
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  • Page 119: Appendix E. Tapealert Flags

    Expired clean Invalid cleaning tape Hardware A Hardware B Interface Eject media Download fail Drive temperature Drive voltage Diagnostics required Tape directory invalid at unload Tape system area write failure Tape system area read failure © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...
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  • Page 121: Appendix F. Power Cords

    Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, 2.8 m, 250 V Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, FC 9833 Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, PN 1838574 Thailand, Venezuela, US Australia AS/NZSC112 Australia, New Zealand 2.8 m, 250V FC 9831 PN 13F9940 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...
  • Page 122 2.8 m, 250V FC 9828 PN 14F0051 Italy CEI 23- 16 Chile, Italy 2.8 m, 250V FC 9830 PN 14F0069 Israel SI 32 Israel 2.8 m, 250V FC 9827 PN 14F0087 IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 123: Types Of Receptacles

    PN 02K0546 Note: Part number 6952300 is the default power cord for the countries or regions listed. If you do not specify a power cord when you place your order, IBM provides this power cord. Types of Receptacles Figure 39 shows the receptacles that are used by the power cables in Table 10 on page 105.
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  • Page 125: Appendix G. Parts List

    19P0481 LVD single-connector SCSI wrap tool 19P0874 LVD multi-mode terminator 8002 Standard IBM TotalStorage Cleaning Cartridge 8101 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridge 8723 Rack Mount Kit 6952300 9800 2.7 m Power Cord 125 V, US/Canada 13F9979 9820 2.7 m Power Cord 250 V, Fr/Germy...

  • Page 126: Parts For 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Model H23

    2.7 m Power Cord 250 V, US/Canada 36L8880 9834 2.7 m Power Cord 250 V, Uruguay 89X2629 9861 Rack Power Cord — Double 6952301 9986 Power Cord, 1.8 m, Chicago N/A = not applicable IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 127: Notices

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  • Page 128: How To Send Your Comments

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  • Page 129: Trademarks

    Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries (or regions), or both: v AIX v AS/400 v IBM v IBMLink v iSeries v Netfinity v OS/400 v pSeries v RS/6000 v SP...

  • Page 130: Electronic Emission Notices

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 131: Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

    TV communications and to other electrical or electronic equipment. Such cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors.
  • Page 132 IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...

  • Page 133: Glossary

    Either of the digits 0 or 1 when used in the binary numbering system. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...
  • Page 134 Having or making an electrical connection with the earth. drive. See IBM Ultrium 2 Tape Drive or 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...
  • Page 135 For “open format” technology, which means that its users Models L23 and H23 of the IBM 3580 Tape Drive, the will have multiple sources of product and media. The native data capacity is 200 GB per cartridge; with 2:1 “open”...

  • Page 136: Model L23

    Model H23. One of two versions of the 3580 Ultrium power to that device is turned on. 2 Tape Drive. The Model H23 uses the Ultra, High Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI interface. Contrast with Model L23. IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...
  • Page 137 power cord plug. On a power cord, the male fitting SCSI bus cable. See SCSI bus. for making an electrical connection to a circuit by SCSI cable. See SCSI bus. insertion into a receptacle. SCSI command. An operation performed by a target power receptacle.
  • Page 138 A removable storage device that consists of a housing containing belt-driven magnetic tape wound on a supply reel and a takeup reel. tape drive. See IBM Ultrium 2 Tape Drive or 3580 Vac. Volts of alternating current. Ultrium 2 Tape Drive.
  • Page 139 W. Watts. watt. A metric unit of measure of power; the power required to keep a current of one ampere flowing under a potential drop of one volt; about 1/736 of one horsepower. Web. See World Wide Web. wet bulb temperature. The temperature at which pure water must be evaporated adiabatically at constant pressure into a given sample of air in order to saturate the air under steady-state conditions.
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  • Page 141: Index

    SCSI wrap test 22, 59, 69 bulk erasure 30 selecting 62 burst transfer rate 2 Tape Drive Diagnostics 59 IBM Ultrium Tape Drive 1 Test Head 22, 60, 79 ID, setting SCSI 8 displaying error code log 59, 73 inserting a tape cartridge 20...
  • Page 142 11, for LTO Ultrium Tape 63, 79 Cartridge 28 universal cleaning cartridge 27 guidelines for using on LTO unload button 18 Ultrium Tape Cartridges 29 unload time, average 2 IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide...
  • Page 143 unpacking the tape drive 5 updating drive firmware from FMR tape 22, 59, 64 voltage, specification 4 weight of 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive 4 wet bulb temperature specifications for tape drive 4 width of 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive 4 wrap test, running SCSI 59, 69 write-protect switch location...
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