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IBM TS2900 Setup, Operator, And Service Manual
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Contents
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
Bookmarks
Table of Contents
Contacting IBM Technical Support
Read this First
Registering for My Notification
Sending Us Your Comments
Table of Contents
Figures
Caution Notice
Danger Notice
Safety and Environmental Notices
Laser Safety and Compliance
Class I Laser Product
Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure
Rack Safety
Power Cords
Product Recycling and Disposal
Battery Return Program
Preface
Related Publications
TS2900 Tape Autoloader
Rack
Positions
Front Panel Components
Front Panel Component Descriptions
Front Panel
Chapter 1. Product Description
Cartridge Magazine
Rear Panel
Rear Panel Components
Rear Panel Component Descriptions
Bar Code Reader
SAS Host Interface
Encryption
Supported Internet Protocols
SNMP Messaging
SNMP Traps
Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Ultrium Tape Drives
Speed Matching
Channel Calibration
Power Management
Ultrium Half-High Tape Drive
Media
Logical Unit Number (LUN) Scanning
Location Coordinates and Element Addresses
Ultrium Data and Cleaning Cartridge
Tape Drive
Library Specifications
Location Coordinates
Physical Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Product Environment
Operational Specifications
Acoustical Specifications
Software
Supported Device Drivers
Supported Servers, Operating Systems, and Software
Chapter 2. User Interfaces
Operator Panel
Operator Panel Components
Operator Panel Component Descriptions
Front Panel Leds
Input Modes
Logging in
Screen Elements
Library Ready Screen
Password Entry Screen
Web User Interface
Logging in
Confirmation Screen
Java Security Warning Message
Common Header Elements
Login Window
Menus Available from the Web User Interface
User Privileges
Administrator Account Window
Chapter 3 . Installation and
Verifying the Shipment
Rack
Choosing a Location
Installing the Deskside Cover
Location Criteria
Deskside Kit
Attaching Side Rails to the Library Chassis
Attaching the Feet
Attaching the Cover to the Library Chassis (Side Screws)
Installing in a Rack
Attaching the Cover to the Library Chassis (Rear Screws)
Rack Mount Assembly Kit
Rack Mount Screw Locations for Front
Rack Mount Screw Locations for Rear
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rails
Installing the Rail Assemblies
Securing the Rear of the Library in the Rack
Removing the Accessor Locking Screw
Accessor Locking Screw
Attaching the Library to a Server
Connecting the Host Interface Cables
Interface Cable Connection
Connecting the Power Cord
Configuring the Library
Default Library Configuration Settings
Interface
Logging in to the Web User Interface
Java Security Warning Message
Web User Interface Login Screen
Checking Firmware Level
Configuring Library Settings
System Summary
Logical Library Mode Settings
Cartridge Assignment Settings
Configuring Network Settings
Configuring Date and Time Settings
Configuring Encryption Settings
Encryption Settings
Encryption Enabled Settings
Configuring E-Mail Notifications
E-Mail Notifications
Configuring Trap Notifications
Trap Notifications
Trap List Settings
Snmpv3 User List Settings
Managing User Access
User Access Settings
Add User Dialog
Saving the Library Configuration
Configuring Your Library Using the Operator
Panel
Logging in to the Operator Panel
Save Configuration
Configuring Network Settings
Configuring Library Settings
Disabled
Populating the Library with Cartridges
Cartridge Release Gate
Verifying Library and Drive Operation
Cartridge Orientation
Taking the Library Online
Registering for My Notification
Operator Panel Top Level Menus
Chapter 4. Operations
Configuration Settings
Current Information
Hardware Attributes
Monitoring the Library
Viewing Configuration Settings
Viewing Current Information
Viewing Firmware Revision
Unlock I/O Station Command
Managing the Library
Unlocking the I/O Station
Unlocking the Cartridge Magazine
Move Cartridge Command
Unload Command
Clean Drive Command
Moving Cartridges
Unloading the Drive
Cleaning the Drive Manually
Inventory Command
Online/Offline Command
Move to Ship Position Command
Conducting a Library Inventory
Taking the Library Online/Offline
Powering down the Library
Preparing to Ship the Library
Reboot Drive Command
Reboot Library Command
Logout Command
I/O Station Setting
Rebooting the Drive
Rebooting the Library
Logging out of the Library
Configuring the Library "Configuring the I/O Station
Auto Cleaning Settings
Active Slot Count Settings
Library Access Mode Settings
Configuring Auto Cleaning
Configuring the Number of Active Slots
Configuring the Library Access Mode
Configuring Network Settings
Using the Operator Panel
Operator Panel Settings
Factory Default Settings
Configuring Operator Panel Settings
Setting the Library to Factory Defaults
Error Status Menu
Library Verify Diagnostics
Servicing the Library
Checking the Library Error Status
Running Library Verify Diagnostics
Drive Diagnostics
Running Drive Diagnostics
SAS Wrap Tool
Web User Interface Menu
Monitoring the Library
System Summary Screen
Monitoring the Library "Viewing the System Summary
Library Map Screen
Viewing the Library Map
Managing the Library
Move Cartridges Screen
Managing the Library "Moving Cartridges
Unload Drive Screen
Clean Drive Screen
Unloading the Drive
Cleaning the Drive Manually
Library State Screen
Inventory Screen
Inventory Progress Bar
Taking the Library Online/Offline
Conducting a Library Inventory
User Access Screen
Configuring the Library "Managing User Access
Physical Library Settings Screen
Logical Library Settings Screen
Configuring Physical Library Settings
Configuring Logical Library Settings
Network Settings Screen
Configuring Network Settings
Encryption Settings Screen
Configuring Encryption Settings
Encryption Settings Enabled Screen
Date and Time Settings Screen
Configuring Date and Time Settings
E-Mail Settings Screen
Configuring E-Mail Notifications
SNMP Settings Screen
Configuring SNMP Trap Notifications
Saving and Restoring Configuration Settings
Configuration Using Cookies
Key Path Diagnostics Screen
Operator Interventions Screen
Servicing the Library "Running Encryption Key Path Diagnostics
Viewing Operator Interventions
View Library Logs Screen
Viewing Library Logs
Traces Screen
Viewing Trace Data
Download Drive Logs Screen
Download Library Logs Screen
Reset Library/Drive Screen
Downloading Drive Logs
Downloading Library Logs
Resetting the Library/Drive
Firmware Update Screen
Updating Library and Drive Firmware
Usage Statistics Screen
Viewing Accessor Statistics
Chapter 5. Media
IBM LTO Ultrium 800 GB Data Cartridge
Data Cartridges
Ultrium Data Cartridges
Cartridge Compatibility
Capacity Scaling
WORM (Write Once, Read Many)
WORM Media
Ultrium Data and Cleaning Cartridge
Data Security on WORM Media
WORM Media Errors
Requirements for WORM Capability
Cleaning Cartridge
Ultrium WORM Tape Cartridge
Media Supplies
Cartridge Memory Chip (LTO-CM)
Bar Code Labels
Bar Code Label Requirements for the Ultrium Tape Drive and Library
Sample Bar Code Label on the LTO Ultrium
Cartridges and Volsers Compatible with the Ultrium 3 and Ultrium 4 Tape Drive
Guidelines for Using Bar Code Labels
Write-Protect Switch
Cartridge Care and Handling
Provide Training
Ensure Proper Packaging
Setting the Write-Protect Switch
Tape Cartridges in a Turtlecase
Double-Boxing Tape Cartridges for Shipping
Provide Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions
Perform a Thorough Inspection
Checking for Gaps in the Seams of a
Handle the Cartridge Carefully
Examples of Cartridge Problems
Repositioning or Reattaching a Leader Pin
Repositioning a Leader Pin
Leader Pin in the Incorrect and Correct
Reattaching a Leader Pin
Placing the Dislodged Leader Pin into the
Rewinding the Tape into the Cartridge
Attaching the Leader Pin Attach Tool to the Cartridge
Winding the Tape out of the Cartridge
Removing the C-Clip from the Leader Pin
Attaching the Leader Pin to the Tape
Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges
Disposing of Tape Cartridges
Environment for Operating, Storing, and Shipping the LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge
Ordering Media Supplies
Leader Pin Reattachment Kit
Ordering Bar Code Labels
Authorized Suppliers of Custom Bar Code
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting
How the Library Reports Problems
Library Error Message Content
Diagnosing a Problem
Isolating Problems
Isolating Library Power Problems
Isolating Drive Problems
Isolating Web User Interface Problems
Isolating Host Attachment Interface Problems
Installation and Configuration Problems
Interpreting Front Panel Leds
Front Panel Leds
I/O Station Unlocked
Front Panel LED Indicators
Reseating Cables
E-Mailing Logs
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Setup, Operator, and Service Guide
Machine Type 3572
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