Supported Servers, Operating Systems, And Software; Supported Device Drivers - IBM TS2900 Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

Ensure that the machine covers are always kept closed to minimize any contamination from airborne
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Supported servers, operating systems, and software

The TS2900 Tape Autoloader is supported by a wide variety of servers (hosts), operating systems,
adapters, and software. The supported attachments and software can change throughout the lifecycle of
the product.
To determine the latest supported attachments:
1. Visit the web at http://www.ibm.com/storage/lto.
2. Select Storage Systems from the Product Group menu.
3. Select Tape Systems from the Product Family menu.
4. Select the appropriate link from the Product Type menu. For example, select Tape autoloaders and
libraries from the Product Type menu, then TS2900 Autoloader from the Product menu to find links
to updates.
IBM supports later versions of the browsers if the vendors do not remove or disable functions that the
product relies upon. For browser levels later than the versions that are certified with the product,
customer support accepts usage-related and defect-related service requests. As with operating system and
virtualization environments, if IBM support cannot re-create the issue in the lab, the client might be asked
to re-create the problem on a certified browser version to determine whether a product defect exists.
Defects are not accepted for cosmetic differences between browsers or browser versions that do not affect
the functional behavior of the product. If a problem is identified in the product, defects are accepted. If a
problem is identified with the browser, IBM might investigate potential solutions or workarounds that the
client can implement until a permanent solution becomes available.

Supported device drivers

Device drivers enable the drive to interact with various servers. To properly install an IBM device drive
(if required), refer to the IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide. For applications that use
other device drivers, see the application's documentation to determine which drivers to use.
IBM maintains the levels of device drivers and driver documentation for the drive on the Internet. You
can access this material at the website: http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral.
Note: If you do not have Internet access and you need information about device drivers, contact your
sales representative.
Note: The device driver for System i
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