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IBM 87691VX VXA320 User Manual

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Important: Review the maintenance information in Chapter 5, "Using the media," on page 29 and Chapter 6, "Maintaining the
87691VX Tape Autoloader," on page 39, because periodic maintenance is not covered by the IBM warranty. Repairs or exchanges
resulting from improper maintenance or use of unsupported media might result in billable service charges.

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  • Page 1 Important: Review the maintenance information in Chapter 5, “Using the media,” on page 29 and Chapter 6, “Maintaining the 87691VX Tape Autoloader,” on page 39, because periodic maintenance is not covered by the IBM warranty. Repairs or exchanges resulting from improper maintenance or use of unsupported media might result in billable service charges.
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  • Page 4 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in Appendix C, “IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004,” on page 71 and Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 67. First Edition (March, 2006) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006. All rights reserved.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Erasing a tape cartridge . . 30 statement . . 69 Storage and shipping tape cartridges . . 30 Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . 69 Operating in harsh environments . . 32 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006...
  • Page 6 Chinese Class A warning statement . . 70 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Index ....89 Interference (VCCI) statement . . 70 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006...
  • Page 8 2. First, remove power cords from outlet. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outlet. 4. Remove all cables from devices. 5. Turn device ON. 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...
  • Page 9 Statement 14: CAUTION: Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels might be present. Only a qualified service technician is authorized to remove the covers where the following label is attached. Statement 15: CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended.
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  • Page 11: About This Document

    Chapter 7, “Using the Remote Management utility,” on page 55 provides information about Remote Management utility. Appendix A, “Error messages,” on page 63 provides information about autoloader error messages. Store this document with your system documents. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006...
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  • Page 13: Chapter 1. General Information

    IBM will replace the tape drive unit. IBM will replace any defective tape drive under the terms and conditions of the IBM warranty or service agreement. It is our objective to work with you to identify the cause of any tape drive problems and provide a solution.

  • Page 14: Front Components

    Use the two emergency access holes to open the access door and remove tape cartridges in the event of a power failure. See “Removing tape cartridges manually” on page 40 for information about this procedure. 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 15: Rear Components

    Rear components Figure 3 shows the components on the rear of the 87691VX Tape Autoloader. Ethernet port Tape drive Power cable cover plate connector SCSI bus cable Cooling fan Power switch connectors Figure 3. Rear view of the 87691VX Tape Autoloader Specifications This section provides the specification for the autoloader.

  • Page 16: Tape Drive Environment And Use

    Particles can damage the tape or the head if they come in contact with either. You are responsible for providing a clean operating environment for the tape drive and system. 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 17: Tape Drive Cleaning

    “Cleaning the tape drive” on page 36. Firmware updates IBM occasionally releases firmware updates for the tape drives. To download firmware updates, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=TAPE-FILES Installing firmware updates is your responsibility.
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  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Mounting The 87691Vx Tape Autoloader In A Rack

    __ 1. Remove the adhesive label that secures the shipping key to the autoloader. Adhesive label Figure 4. Removing the shipping label __ 2. Lift the shipping key up and out of the autoloader. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006...
  • Page 20 Shipping Key Figure 5. Removing the shipping key 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 21: Assembling The Rails

    Assembling the rails To assemble the rails, complete the following steps: __ 1. Using a tape measure, measure the distance from the outside of the front mounting holes of your rack to the outside of the back mounting holes. Record this measurement. __ 2.
  • Page 22 Right Side Rails Back Rail Insert Screws Here Front Rail Figure 7. Assembling the right side rail 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 23: Attaching The Rails To The Rack

    Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to the rack, complete the following steps: __ 1. Position the left-side set of rails in the rack so that the front flange is inside the front screw holes in the rack (see Figure 8). Insert screws here Front Flange Figure 8.
  • Page 24 __ 6. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the two screws holding the set of rails together. __ 7. Repeat step 1 on page 11 through step 6 for the right-side rails. 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 25: Attaching The 87691Vx Tape Autoloader To The Rails

    Attaching the 87691VX Tape Autoloader to the rails To attach the autoloader to the rails, complete the following steps: __ 1. From the front of the rack, place the autoloader onto the shelf that is created by the rails (see Figure 10). Figure 10.
  • Page 26 Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended. Statement 23: CAUTION: Do not place any object weighing more than 50 kg (110 lb) on top of rack-mounted devices. >50 kg (110 lb) 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. Installing And Setting Up The 87691Vx Tape Autoloader

    Chapter 3. Installing and setting up the 87691VX Tape Autoloader This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for installing and setting up the 87691VX Tape Autoloader. If you need assistance with the installation, contact IBM service. Before you install the 87691VX Tape Autoloader, let it acclimate to the operating environment for as long as it has been away from the environment or for 24 hours, whichever is less.

  • Page 28: Step 2. Checking The Electrical Outlets

    The name and the port number of the host system SCSI I/O controller that you want to connect the autoloader to v The SCSI address of that SCSI I/O controller v The SCSI addresses of other devices that are connected to that SCSI I/O controller 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 29: Step 4. Setting The Scsi Address

    Select button to select the value. A confirmation screen is displayed. 6. Press the Select button to set the SCSI ID to the selected value or press the Up a Level button to cancel the change. The tape drive SCSI inquiry string is IBM VXA-3.

  • Page 30: Step 6. Installing The Scsi Bus Terminator

    Figure 12. Example of attaching one SCSI device to the system unit v If more than one device is attached to the host system, move the terminator to the last device on the bus. 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 31: Step 7. Connecting The Power Cables

    3. Use only one external terminator to terminate the SCSI bus. You do not have to use the terminator that comes with the 87691VX Tape Autoloader if an IBM-approved terminator has been previously installed. Step 7. Connecting the power cables To connect the power cables , complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 32: Step 8. Installing A Backup Application

    If you are using a separate backup application, install it now using the instructions ® that came with the application. If you are using the native Windows backup applet, go to the following Web site to get the device drivers: http://www- 307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=TAPE-FILES. 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 33: Chapter 4. Using The 87691Vx Tape Autoloader

    Note: If you are entering a password, press the Previous Choice button to move backward through the available values at a character position. Press and hold the button to move rapidly through the available values. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006...

  • Page 34: Using The 87691Vx Tape Autoloader Menus

    Figure 15 on page 23 shows the menus and submenus that can be used to control the 87691VX Tape Autoloader. The menu tree shows the basic structure of the options. Many of the submenus have several options within them. 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 35: Overview Of The Main Menus

    Home Screen Change a Run a View a Select a Configuration Diagnostic Status Command Import Change View System Demo Cartridge Event Log Library ID Export Change Reset View Drive Cartridge Drive ID Library Information Load Drive Change Run Hardware View Library Emulation Self Test Information...

  • Page 36: Setting Password Protection

    Press the Down a Level or Up a Level button to change character positions. When you have entered the password, press the Select button. The message Set Password Now? is displayed. 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...
  • Page 37 2 minutes without pressing any buttons for password protection to be reactivated. Note: You can try to enter the password 5 times. On the sixth attempt, the autoloader displays an encrypted version of the password. Contact IBM service to have the password decrypted. Turning off the operator panel password...

  • Page 38: Setting The Operating Mode

    YES to NO. __ 10. Press the Select button. The Loop When Done Set Looping Off screen is displayed. __ 11. Press the Next Choice button or Previous Choice button to change from OFF to ON. 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 39: Using The 87691Vx Tape Autoloader Ethernet Connection

    __ 12. Press the Select button. The message Set Op. Mode to SEQUENTIAL Now? is displayed. __ 13. Press the Select button. __ 14. Press the Up a Level button until the Home screen is displayed. Changing from Sequential mode to Random mode To change the autoloader from Sequential mode to Random mode, complete the following steps: __ 1.
  • Page 40 Select button. The message Set DHCP Off and New IP Address Now? is displayed. e. Press the select button to confirm. __ 6. Press the Up a Level button until the Home screen is displayed. 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 41: Chapter 5. Using The Media

    Use a specially labeled cleaning cartridge to clean the 87691VX Tape Autoloader. For instructions for cleaning the 87691VX Tape Autoloader, see “Cleaning the tape drive” on page 36. Attention: Use of other than IBM-supported VXA cleaning cartridges can damage your 87691VX Tape Autoloader and might void your warranty.

  • Page 42: Guidelines For Using Tape Cartridges

    24 hours, whichever is less. (To determine the appropriate operating environment, see “Specifications” on page 3.) Acclimation is necessary for any data cartridge that is exposed to a different humidity environment or to temperature changes of 11°C (20°F) or more. 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...
  • Page 43 Retrieve archived data on a tape unit that is clean and fully operational. Try to make the recovery environment the same as the operating environment. Let the tapes acclimate to the environment of the tape unit for at least 24 hours. The recommended environment for storage and shipment of VXA data cartridges is shown in Table 3.

  • Page 44: Operating In Harsh Environments

    Do not operate the 87691VX Tape Autoloader in a poor air-quality environment. If your environment contains an excessive amount of particulates, contact your IBM service representative for more information. Setting the write-protect switch The position of the write-protect switch on the VXA tape cartridge determines when you can write to the tape (see Figure 16).

  • Page 45: Placing The Cartridge Labels

    Use only labels that are provided with the cartridge and place them only in the designated locations. v IBM VXA tape cartridges come with labels adhered to them. Do not adhere a label on top of an existing label. Poorly placed or multiple labels can clog the drive mechanism.

  • Page 46: Exporting Tape Cartridges

    __ 5. Press the Select button to display the cell selection screen. __ 6. Press the Next Choice or Previous Choice button to scroll through the available cartridge cells. When the cell number from which you want to 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 47: Loading And Unloading Cartridges In The Tape Drive

    remove the cartridge is displayed, press the Select button. The autoloader positions the selected cell, and the cartridge access door opens. __ 7. Remove the tape cartridge. __ 8. Press the Select button. The cartridge access door closes. The autoloader checks for the presence of a cartridge in the specified cell.

  • Page 48: Cleaning The Tape Drive

    Disable the Autoclean function. To clean the tape drive, complete the following steps: __ 1. On the Home screen, press the Down a Level button to access the main menus. 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 49: Cleaning The Drive By Loading A Cleaning Cartridge

    __ 2. Press the Next Choice button to scroll through the menus until the Choose a Command menu is displayed. __ 3. Press the Down a Level button once. __ 4. Press the Next Choice button until the Clean Drive? screen is displayed. __ 5.
  • Page 50 __ 9. Use the Export Cartridge option to remove the cleaning cartridge from the autoloader. Before you press a button to close the door, insert the data cartridge that you removed previously (if applicable). Then, press the Select button. 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 51: Chapter 6. Maintaining The 87691Vx Tape Autoloader

    An RID tag maintains the original serial number record of your 87691VX Tape Autoloader and is used by IBM to entitle the device to future warranty service. If the autoloader is replaced, you must retain the serial number of the original device to use the warranty.

  • Page 52: Removing Tape Cartridges Manually

    If the carousel binds or will not move freely, a cartridge might be incorrectly seated in one of the cells. An incorrectly seated cartridge can be resolved only by a service call or a replacement unit. 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 53: Resetting The Autoloader

    3. From the host system, start the FTP utility. 4. Log on to FTP. The default user name is anonymous and the default password is IBM. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 5. Ensure that the FTP file transfer type is set to binary.

  • Page 54: Creating Diagnostic Logs

    2. From the host system, start the FTP utility. 3. Log on to FTP. The default user name is anonymous and the default password is IBM. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Ensure that the FTP file transfer type is set to binary.
  • Page 55 SCSI cable lengths (SCSI autoloader) Make sure that the cabling for the SCSI bus that is attached to the autoloader does not exceed the maximum length restriction. Termination (SCSI autoloader) Make sure that the SCSI bus is correctly terminated. If another device previously terminated the SCSI bus and is no longer at the physical end of the bus, be sure to remove the terminator from that device.

  • Page 56: Maintenance Analysis Procedures

    While watching for the LED screen to turn on, turn the power switch off and back on again. Repeat this procedure several times. If the status LED fails to come on or if there is no airflow from the fan, call IBM service. Go to Step 3: Cooling fan.
  • Page 57 Does the power cable have continuity and are there no short circuits? Replace the power cable. Call IBM service. Step 3: Cooling fan If the fan is not operating correctly, the autoloader might be overheating. To check the cooling fan, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 58 Step 10: Operation retry Clean the tape drive (see “Cleaning the tape drive” on page 36). Then, attempt the failing operation again. Does the 87691VX Tape Autoloader perform the failing operation correctly? 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 59: Cru List

    Replace the 87691VX Tape Autoloader. Cleaning the 87691VX Tape Autoloader corrected the problem. CRU list This section lists the customer replaceable units (CRUs) that can be replaced. Table 5. CRU part number Description Tier 39M3640 Tape drive Tier 1 40K2556 87691VX Tape Autoloader Tier 1 01K6484...
  • Page 60 __ 7. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws from each of the brackets that are attached to the tape drive (see Figure 23 on page 49). Save the brackets and screws. You will attach the brackets to the new tape drive. 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...
  • Page 61 Bracket Bracket Figure 23. Removing the tape drive mounting brackets Installing a tape drive To install the tape drive, complete the following steps: __ 1. If your new tape drive has a bezel attached, remove the bezel before you install the tape drive in the autoloader: To remove the bezel: a.

  • Page 62: Replacing The Autoloader

    __ 7. Disconnect the power cable, SCSI cable, and serial cable from the tape drive. Route the cables downward and away from the sides of the tape drive. Serial Cable SCSI Cable Power Cable Figure 25. Disconnecting the tape drive cables 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 63: Manually Removing A Tape Cartridge

    __ 8. Pull on the tabs on the tape drive brackets and slide the tape drive out of the autoloader. Tabs Figure 26. Removing the tape drive from the autoloader Installing the autoloader To install the autoloader, complete the following steps: __ 1.
  • Page 64 5. Insert a Phillips head screwdriver in the load motor access hole (see Figure 28 on page 53). Rotate the load motor clockwise to unwind the tape path. Unwind the mechanism until tape slack appears. 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...
  • Page 65 Load motor access hole Thumb wheel Figure 28. Turning the load motor to release the cartridge 6. Gently rotate the thumb wheel again to remove the slack from the tape by winding the media onto the take-up reel. 7. Repeat steps 5 on page 52 and 6 until all of the tape media is wound onto the cartridge take-up wheel.
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  • Page 67: Chapter 7. Using The Remote Management Utility

    Table 7 provides a description of the information that is provided in the Library Status information section. Table 7. Library status information Information Description Robot control Indicates the current operating mode of the autoloader. (random or mode sequential) © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006...
  • Page 68 The following element index information is provided: v The slot index number. Possible values are 1 - 10. v The tape drive index number. This value is always 82. v The robot element index. This value is always 86. 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 69: Setting Configuration Options

    Table 9. Inventory information (continued) Information Description What Indicates the type of element. Possible values are slot, tape drive, or robot. P (present) Indicates whether the element is present. v 1: Present v 0: Not present O (occupied) Indicates whether the element contains a tape cartridge: v 1: Contains a tape cartridge v 0: Does not contain a cartridge V (valid)

  • Page 70: Changing The Library Configuration

    English. Indicates whether you want to use the autoclean mode. To use the v Fixed autoclean mode, select both the Fixed Cleaning Spot Enabled and the Cleaning Autoclean On fields. Spot Enabled v Autoclean 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 71: Changing The Ethernet Configuration

    Table 10. Library configuration information (continued) Information Description Cleanings Indicates the number of time the cleaning cartridge can be used. Discard Remaining the cleaning cartridge when 0 is displayed. Changing the Ethernet configuration Table 11 provides a description of the information that can be viewed and changed in the Ethernet configuration section.

  • Page 72: Changing The Web Access Password

    Indicates the number of time the tape cartridge loader has placed a tape Count cartridge in the tape drive. Drive Reload Indicates the number of time the tape cartridge loader has tried to place a Count tape cartridge in the tape drive. 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 73: Running Diagnostics

    Running diagnostics You can run diagnostics to determine the state of the autoloader. The diagnostics rotate the tape carousel to each tape cartridge position. If a tape is installed, the tape is placed in the tape drive and then removed. When the diagnostics are complete, the Diagnostics Results page is displayed.
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  • Page 75: Appendix A. Error Messages

    2 - 3 hours. Table 14 provides an alphabetical list of the error messages. If the corrective action does not resolve the problem, contact IBM service. Table 14. Message...
  • Page 76 33 for more information. DRIVE TIMEOUT The tape drive took too long Turn the autoloader off and to load or unload a tape, or on to reset the tape drive. the tape drive is not responding. 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...
  • Page 77 Table 14. (continued) Message Description Corrective action DRV UNLOAD FAIL The cartridge could not be Power the autoloader off unloaded from the tape drive and on to reset the tape because of a mechanical drive. Retry the operation. problem. HARDWARE ERROR An operation could not be Reset the autoloader and completed because of a...
  • Page 78 The autoloader is executing a Wait until the autoloader has COMPLETE command issued from the finished its current application or the Remote operation, then retry the Management utility when a operation. command is issued from the operator panel. 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 79: Appendix B. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.

  • Page 80: Trademarks

    This unit must be recycled or discarded according to applicable local and national regulations. IBM encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. IBM offers a variety of product return programs and services in several countries to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products.

  • Page 81: 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 82: European Union Emc Directive Conformance Statement

    IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN 55022.

  • Page 83: Appendix C. Ibm Statement Of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004

    Country-unique Terms, and Part 3 - Warranty Information. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale. The term “Machine”...
  • Page 84 If the Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, contact IBM or your reseller to obtain warranty service. If you do not register the Machine with IBM, you may be required to present proof of purchase as evidence of your entitlement to warranty service.
  • Page 85 Personal Data. Limitation of Liability IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine only while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.

  • Page 86: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Governing Law Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty, without regard to conflict of law principles.
  • Page 87 Limitation of Liability: The following is added at the end of this section: In accordance with Article 1328 of the Peruvian Civil Code the limitations and exclusions specified in this section will not apply to damages caused by IBM’s willful misconduct (“dolo”) or gross negligence (“culpa inexcusable”).
  • Page 88 Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this section: Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods.
  • Page 89 IBM’s negligence; 2. as to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject of this Statement of Limited Warranty, the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim.
  • Page 90 Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which cannot be excluded or limited. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply in respect of any goods which IBM provides, if you require the goods for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act.
  • Page 91 Machine in any of those countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM, provided the Machine has been announced and made available by IBM in the country in which you wish to obtain service.
  • Page 92 Warranty service in Africa is available within 50 kilometers of an IBM approved service provider. You are responsible for transportation costs for Machines located outside 50 kilometers of an IBM approved service provider. Governing Law: The phrase “the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine” is replaced by: 1) “the laws of Austria”...
  • Page 93 598 (2) of the Austrian Code of Civil Procedure, the parties expressly waive the application of paragraph 595 (1) figure 7 of the Code. IBM may, however, institute proceedings in a competent court in the country of installation.
  • Page 94 (if IBM is at fault) or of such cause, for a maximum amount equal to the charges you paid for the Machine. For purposes of this item, the term “Machine”...
  • Page 95 The limitation period for consumers in action for breach of warranty is the statutory period as a minimum. In case IBM or your reseller is unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded.
  • Page 96 The minimum warranty period for Machines is twelve months. In case IBM or your reseller is unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded.
  • Page 97 For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty in respect of which IBM is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort.

  • Page 98: Part 3 - Warranty Information

    Note: “Region” means either Hong Kong or Macau Special Administrative Region of China. A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that IBM provides warranty service without charge for: 1. parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period; and 2.
  • Page 99 Machine and are available from IBM at any time on your request. Installation of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation.
  • Page 100 This type of Warranty Service is a combination of Type 1 and Type 4 (see above). When a 5, 6 or 7 type of warranty service is listed, IBM will determine which type of warranty service is appropriate for the repair.

  • Page 101: Index

    41 CRU list 47 messages 63 SCSI address diagnostic log 42 notices determining 16 diagnostic menu 23 electronic emission 69 setting 17 diagnostics, running 61 FCC, Class A 69 SCSI cable 17, 21 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006...
  • Page 102 63 fan problem 44 installation problems 42 operation problems 43 tape drive 45 tape drive problems 43 United States electronic emission Class A notice 69 United States FCC Class A notice 69 87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide...
  • Page 104 Part Number: 40K2588 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 40K2588...

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