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IBM TS4300 User Manual (324 pages)

Tape Library

Brand: IBM | Category: Network Hardware | Size: 6 MB

Accessing Online Technical Support
3
Contacting IBM Technical Support
3
Read this FIRST
3
Registering for My Notification
3
Summary of Changes
5
Table of Contents
6
Figures
11
Danger and Caution Notices
20
Safety and Environmental Notices
20
Class I Laser Product
25
Possible Safety Hazards
25
Acclimation
26
Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure
26
Rack Safety
26
Power Cords
30
Preface
31
Chapter 1. Overview

33
- Introduction
  33
- Structure and Supported Library Configurations
  34
- Expansion Module3555-E3A
  34
- Differences between 21U and 48U Libraries
  35
- Configuration Comparison
  35
- L3A 48U
  36
- Components
  37
- Front Panel
  37
- Rear Panel
  38
- Rear Panel Descriptions
  38
- Left Magazine
  39
- Rear Panel Descriptions
  39
- Right Magazine
  40
- Numbering of Storage Slots
  40
- Numbering Scheme Overview
  41
- Power Supply Leds
  41
- User Interfaces
  42
- Supported Tape Drives
  42
- Element Numbering Example for a 3-Module 21U Library
  42
- Drive Information and Performance Specification for Full-Height Drives
  43
- Drive Information and Performance Specification for Half-Height Drives
  44
- Control Path Drives
  45
- Mixed Drives
  45
- Drive Sled Back Panels
  46
- Drive Sled Indicators
  46
- Half-Height SAS Dual Port
  47
- Half-Height FC Single Port
  47
- Drive Sled Indicators
  47
- Full-Height SAS Dual Port
  48
- Full-Height FC Dual Port
  48
- Physical and Logical Addresses of Drives
  49
- Drive Features
  49
- Media Optimization
  49
- Physical Numbering of Drives
  49
- Recommended Access Order (RAO) Open Function
  50
- Archive Mode Unthread
  50
- Speed Matching
  50
- Performance Parameters for Full Height Drives
  51
- Performance Parameters for Half Height Drives
  51
- Channel Calibration
  52
- Data Cartridge Capacity Scaling
  52
- Power Management
  52
- Encryption
  52
- Supported Tape Cartridges
  52
- Media Information
  53
- Library Functions
  55
- Encryption
  55
- Library Sharing
  55
- Control Path Failover, Data Path Failover, and Load Balancing
  55
- Differences between CPF and DPF
  56
- Alerts and Logging
  57
- Locating Management Functions
  57
- Random and Sequential Logical Library Modes
  58
- Host Connectivity
  59
- Network Connectivity
  60
Chapter 2. Planning

61
Chapter 3. Installing

80
- Unpacking the Base Module and Expansion Modules
  81
- Identifying Library Module Components
  82
- Installing a Tabletop Module
  82
- Removing Inner Foam from Base Module
  83
- Preparing Top and Bottom Modules
  85
- Installing Modules in a Rack
  88
- Aligning and Connecting Modules
  92
- Installing a Tape Drive
  95
- Connecting Cables
  96
- Half-Height FC Single Port
  96
- Full-Height FC Dual Port
  96
- Full-Height SAS Dual Port
  97
- Powering on the Library
  98
- Half-Height SAS Dual Port
  98
- The Initial Setup Process
  99
- Initial Configuration and Customization
  100
- Labeling and Loading Tape Cartridges
  101
- Verifying the Installation
  103
- Advanced Library Configuration
  103
- Overview
  103
- Library Partitioning
  104
- Verifying the Host Connection
  105
Chapter 4. Managing

106
- Tape Warranty Information
  106
- Cartridge Quality and Maintenance
  106
- The Management GUI
  107
- Management GUI Main Screen
  108
- Navigation Dock
  109
- Status Icons
  109
- The Operator Panel
  110
- Operator Panel Main Screen
  110
- Operator Panel Menu Tree
  110
- Locating Management Functions
  111
- Front Panel Leds
  111
- Default Settings
  115
- Methods of Cleaning Drives
  118
- Accessing Cartridges
  119
- Magazine State
  119
- Configuring Library Managed Encryption
  120
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

123
- READ and FOLLOW before Replacing Drives
  123
- Understanding Fault Indicators
  124
- GUI Screen
  125
- Locating Faulty Components and Resolving Issues
  126
- Locate a Failing Component by Using the Unit Identification (UID) LED
  127
- Component Identification and Troubleshooting Help in a Management GUI Warning Event
  127
- Component Identification and Solution Suggestion in the Library Logs
  127
- Rear Panel
  128
- Front Panel Leds
  128
- Identifying a Failed Power Supply
  129
- Drive Sled Indicators
  129
- Library Element Numbering Details
  130
- Running Library Tests
  135
- Troubleshooting Guide
  135
- Pre-Call Checklist
  142
- Contacting IBM Technical Support
  143
- Diagnostic Information
  144
- IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool (ITDT)
  144
- Event Codes
  145
- Main Error Events
  146
- Warning Events
  156
- Configuration Change Events
  167
- Informational Events
  168
- Tapealert Flags
  170
- Sense Data
  177
- Drive Error Codes: Single-Character Display (SCD)
  177
Chapter 6. Upgrading and Servicing

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- Internal View of Library
  181
- Internal View of the Library
  181
- Adding, Removing, or Replacing a Tape Drive
  182
- Pinch Hazard
  183
- Installing a Tape Drive
  185
- Adding or Replacing a Base or Expansion Module
  186
- Interconnect Cables
  188
- Adding, Removing, or Replacing a Power Supply
  192
- Power Supplies
  193
- Replacing a Base or Expansion Controller Card
  194
- Controller Card Components
  196
- Installing, Removing, or Replacing an Accessor and Spooling Mechanism
  198
- Magazine Release Levers
  199
- Finger Holes
  200
- Unlocking the Spooling Cable and Placing It in Its Cradle
  201
- Returning the Accessor to the Base Module
  204
- Removing or Replacing a Spooling Mechanism
  206
- Unlocking the Spooling Mechanism
  207
- Removing or Replacing a Magazine
  210
- Moving the Library Modules
  211
- Manually Releasing the Right Magazine
  211
- Manually Releasing the Left Magazine
  211
Appendix A. Minimum Firmware Levels for Common Library Features

214
- Minimum Firmware Levels for Common Library Features
  214
Appendix B. Security

216
- TLS Support
  216
Appendix C. Getting Started with SSL Certificates

217
- Working with Openssl
  217
- Installing Openssl
  217
- Configuring Openssl
  217
- Running Openssl
  218
- Generating a Private Key
  218
- Generating a Certificate Signing Request
  219
- Generating a Self-Signed Certificate
  219
- Creating the Certificate Package
  219
- Uploading the Certificate Package to the Tape Library
  220
- Advanced Command Examples
  220
Appendix D. Library Configuration Forms

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- Library Information
  221
- Module and Drive Information
  223
- Logical Library Information
  223
- Users Account Information
  225
Appendix E. Management GUI Functions and Roles

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- Management GUI Functions and Roles
  226
Appendix F. LTO Media

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- Data Cartridges
  232
- Cartridge Compatibility
  234
- LTO Type M Cartridge (M8)
  235
- Capacity Scaling
  236
- WORM (Write Once, Read Many) Cartridges
  236
- WORM Media
  236
- Data Security on WORM Media
  236
- WORM Media Errors
  236
- WORM Requirements
  237
- Cleaning Cartridge
  237
- Cartridge Memory Chip (LTO-CM)
  237
- Bar Code Label
  237
- Bar Code Label Requirements for Ultrium Tape Drives and Libraries
  238
- Guidelines for Bar Code Labels
  239
- Write-Protect Switch
  240
- Handling the Cartridges
  240
- Providing Training
  240
- Setting the Write-Protect Switch
  240
- Ensuring Proper Packaging
  241
- Tape Cartridges in a Turtlecase
  241
- Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions
  242
- Completing a Thorough Inspection
  242
- Handling the Cartridge Carefully
  243
- Examples of Cartridge Problems
  243
- Repositioning or Reattaching a Leader Pin
  244
- Repositioning a Leader Pin
  244
- Reattaching a Leader Pin
  246
- Attaching the Leader Pin Attach Tool to the Cartridge
  247
- Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges
  249
- Attaching the Leader Pin to the Tape
  249
- Disposing of Tape Cartridges
  250
- Tape Cartridge Temperature and Humidity Specifications
  250
Appendix G. REST API for Scalable Tape Libraries

251
Appendix H. Replacement Parts

252
Appendix I. Manual Cartridge Removal Procedure

255
Appendix J. Accessibility

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- Notices
  279
- Trademarks
  281
- Terms and Conditions for Product Documentation
  281
- Homologation Statement
  282
- Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices
  282
- Canada Notice
  282
- European Community and Morocco Notice
  283
- Germany Notice
  283
- Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Notice
  284
- Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Notice
  284
- Korea Notice
  284
- People's Republic of China Notice
  284
- Russia Notice
  285
- Taiwan Notice
  285
- United Kingdom Notice
  285
- United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice
  285
- Safety and Environmental Notices
  286
- Danger and Caution Notices
  286
- Possible Safety Hazards
  291
- Class I Laser Product
  291
- Acclimation
  292
- Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure
  292
- Rack Safety
  292
- Power Cords
  296
- Glossary
  297
- Index
  318

IBM TS4300 Manual (288 pages)

Tape Library

Brand: IBM | Category: Network Hardware | Size: 6 MB

Cartridge Memory Chip (LTO-CM)
209
Repositioning or Reattaching a Leader Pin
215
Disposing of Tape Cartridges
221
Appendix H. Replacement Parts
223
Appendix I. Manual Cartridge Removal Procedure
226
Recommended Tools
226
Beginning Procedure
227
Ending Procedure
248

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IBM TS4300 User Manual (324 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Overview

Chapter 2. Planning

Chapter 3. Installing

Chapter 4. Managing

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

Chapter 6. Upgrading and Servicing

Appendix A. Minimum Firmware Levels for Common Library Features

Appendix B. Security

Appendix C. Getting Started with SSL Certificates

Appendix D. Library Configuration Forms

Appendix E. Management GUI Functions and Roles

Appendix F. LTO Media

Appendix G. REST API for Scalable Tape Libraries

Appendix H. Replacement Parts

Appendix I. Manual Cartridge Removal Procedure

Appendix J. Accessibility

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