Table Of Contents - IBM TotalStorage Ultrium 3580 L23 Setup And Operator Manual

Contents
Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Safety and Environmental Notices . . . ix
Danger Notice . . .
Caution Notice . . .
Attention Notice . . .
Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure .
End of Life (EOL) Plan.
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Related Publications . .
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . 1
Drive Performance . .
Supported Servers and Operating Systems .
Supported Device Drivers .
TapeAlert Support . .
Specifications . . . .
Chapter 2. Installing the 3580 Ultrium 2
Tape Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 1. Unpacking the Tape Drive .
Step 2. Using the Inventory Checklist .
Step 3. Installing the Rackmount Kit
Step 4. Inspecting the Power Cord and Outlet .
Step 5. Setting the SCSI ID.
Step 6. Positioning the Tape Drive .
Step 7. Connecting Power .
Step 8. Running the Fast Read/Write Test
Step 9. Installing the SCSI Host Adapter Card (if
required) . . . . .
Step 10. Installing Device Drivers .
Step 11. Connecting the SCSI Bus Cable .
Step 12. Configuring the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive
to the Server . . . .
Chapter 3. Operating the 3580 Ultrium 2
Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power Switch. . . .
Unload Button . . .
Status Light . . . .
Message Display. . .
Single-Character Display .
Inserting a Tape Cartridge
Removing a Tape Cartridge .
Performing Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions
Updating the Drive Firmware .
Cleaning the Drive Head .
Cleaning the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive .
Chapter 4. Using Ultrium Media . . . . 25
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Data Cartridge .
Cleaning Cartridge .
Bar Code Label .
Guidelines for Using Bar Code Labels
Setting the Write-Protect Switch
Handling the Cartridges .
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Provide Training.
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Ensure Proper Packaging .
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Provide Proper Acclimation and Environmental
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Conditions.
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Perform a Thorough Inspection .
Handle the Cartridge Carefully .
Examples of Cartridge Problems .
. xiv Repositioning or Reattaching a Leader Pin .
Repositioning a Leader Pin .
Reattaching a Leader Pin .
Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape
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Cartridges . .
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Disposing of Tape Cartridges
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Ordering Media Supplies .
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Ordering Bar Code Labels
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Chapter 5. Troubleshooting . . . . . . 47
Procedure 1 .
Procedure 2 .
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Procedure 3 .
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Procedure 4 .
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Pre-Call Checklist .
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Replacing the Tape Drive .
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Appendix A. Codes on the
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Single-Character Display . . . . . . . 55
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Appendix B. Performing Diagnostic and
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Maintenance Functions
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Placing the Tape Drive in Maintenance Mode .
Performing a Diagnostic or Maintenance Function
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Function Code 1: Run Tape Drive Diagnostics .
Function Code 2: Update Tape Drive Firmware
from FMR Tape .
Function Code 3: Create FMR Tape
. 17 Function Code 4: Force a Drive Dump .
. 18 Function Code 5: Copy the Drive Dump to Tape
. 19 (at Beginning of Tape) .
. 20 Function Code 6: Run SCSI Wrap Test
. 20 Function Code 7: Run RS-422 Wrap Test .
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Function Code 8: Unmake FMR Tape .
. 21 Function Code 9: Display Error Code Log .
22 Function Code A: Clear Error Code Log .
. 22 Function Code C: Insert Cartridge into Tape
. 22 Drive . .
. 23 Function Code E: Test Cartridge & Media .
Function Code F: Fast Read/Write Test .
Function Code H: Test Head.
Function Code P: Enable Post Error Reporting .
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