Ts3500 Tape Library Command Line Interface; Ibm Tape System Reporter - IBM TS3500 Introduction And Planning Manual

For more information about using the Tape Library Specialist Web interface, see the
section about operating the library from the Web in the IBM System Storage TS3500
Tape Library with ALMS Operator Guide.

TS3500 Tape Library Command Line Interface

This topic describes the TS3500 Tape Library Command Line Interface (CLI)
program, which provides the ability to access TS3500 Tape Library functions
through a CLI.
In order to use the TS3500 Tape Library CLI, the following prerequisites apply:
v The TS3500 Tape Library must be at firmware level 8xxx (or higher).
v The Advanced Library Management System (ALMS) must be installed and
v Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for the Web must be disabled.
The TS3500 Tape Library CLI, along with additional information including
supported actions and command parameters, can be found here:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S4000854.

IBM Tape System Reporter

This section describes the IBM Tape System Reporter application and how it works
in supported environments.
The IBM Tape System Reporter application is a Java-based monitoring server with
an optional Windows-based graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you to
monitor and gather data for multiple libraries. You can generate general and
specific data reports for the multiple tape cartridges, tape drives, and frames that
you are monitoring.
The IBM Tape System Reporter application enables operators and administrators of
the TS3500 Tape Library to monitor and report on storage devices from any
location in an enterprise environment. This application communicates directly with
your library to collect and store pertinent data enabling you to generate and view
performance trends. The IBM Tape System Reporter application is bundled with
your Advanced Library Management System (ALMS) purchase.
Data is available from 3592 tape drives (models J1A, E05, E06, EU6, and E07) and
from LTO Ultrium 2 and newer Ultrium tape drives.
The ccSARS data is available from 3592 E05, Ultrium 4, and newer tape drives.
Notes:
1. Data is not collected for the LTO Ultrium 1 tape drive.
2. Use of the IBM Tape System Reporter application requires that you establish
The IBM Tape System Reporter application operates by collecting information from
the TS3500 Tape Library, aggregating the data in a database, and providing you the
ability to generate a report. You can generate a General SQL Query or custom
report on the utilization and performance of tape cartridges, tape drives, and the
tape library. The application can be installed by you or by IBM Lab Services.
Figure 12 on page 58 illustrates how the Tape System Reporter application collects
enabled.
database connectivity through firewalls and to any tape libraries that it is
monitoring.
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