Preface - IBM TS2280 Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

Preface

Use this guide to install and use the IBM TS2280 tape drive.
"Introduction" on page 1 describes the product, supported servers, operating systems, and device drivers,
and lists hardware specifications.
"Installation" on page 7 gives unpacking, set up, and configuration information.
"Operations" on page 13 describes the Power button, Unload button, and Status lights and explains the
function of the Single-character Display. It gives instruction on inserting and removing a tape cartridge,
describes methods of updating drive firmware, and explains how to clean the tape drive. It also lists
diagnostic and maintenance functions.
"Ultrium media" on page 37 describes the types of tape cartridges to use and defines the conditions for
storing and shipping them. It also describes how to handle the cartridges, how to set a cartridge 's
write-protect switch, and how to order more cartridges.
"Troubleshooting" on page 59 gives tips for solving problems with the drive.
Appendix A, "Error codes and messages," on page 65 describes the error and informational codes that
display on the single-character display.
Appendix B, "TapeAlert flags," on page 71 describes where to find information about TapeAlert messages
that are supported and that can assist with problem determination.
Appendix C, "Ordering optional features, replacement parts, and power cords," on page 73 lists parts and
supplies and provides information about the power cords that are used in different countries or regions.
Appendix D, "Installing a 19-inch rack mount kit (optional)," on page 79 gives the procedure for
installing a 19-inch rack mount kit.
Appendix E, "Information for trained service personnel," on page 83 gives the procedure for removing a
tape cartridge that does not eject from the drive and other servicing procedures.
Related publications
v IBM Ultrium Tape Drive Quick Reference, GC27-2278 illustrates how to install the drive.
v IBM LTO Ultrium Tape Drive SCSI Reference, GA32-0450, gives information about the supported SCSI
commands and protocol that govern the behavior of the SCSI interface for LTO drives. The SCSI
reference also includes information about the TapeAlert flags that are supported.
v IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide, GC27-2130, provides instructions for attaching IBM
supported hardware to open-systems operating systems. It indicates what devices and levels of
operating systems are supported. It also gives the requirements for adapters, and tells how to configure
servers to use the device driver with the Ultrium family of devices. You can obtain this reference at:
https://www-945.ibm.com/support/fixcentral
v IBM Tape Device Drivers Programming Reference, GA32-0566, supplies information to application
developers who want to integrate their open-systems applications with IBM supported Ultrium
hardware. The reference contains information about the application programming interfaces (APIs) for
each of the various supported operating-system environments. You can obtain this reference at the
website https://www-945.ibm.com/support/fixcentral.
v IBM Translated Safety Notices, 96P0851, provides translation of danger and caution notices.
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