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IBM TS4300 3555 User Manual

IBM TS4300 3555 User Manual (262 pages)

Tape Library

Brand: IBM | Category: Storage | Size: 22 MB

Table of Contents

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3
Summary of Changes

6
- Table of Contents
  7
Figures

11
Safety and Environmental Notices

19
- Danger and Caution Notices
  19
- Power Cords
  21
  - Possible Safety Hazards
    24
  - Class I Laser Product
    24
  - Acclimation
    25
  - Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure
    25
  - Rack Safety
    25
  - Power Cords
    29
Preface

30
Chapter 1. Overview

31
- Introduction
  31
- Structure and Supported Library Configurations
  32
- Base Module
  32
- Expansion Module
  33
- Base Module
  33
- Module Library
  33
- Library Configurations
  33
- Module Library
  34
- Module Library
  35
  - Components
    36
- Module Library
  36
- Front Panel
  37
- Rear Panel
  38
- Physical Numbering of Modules
  39
- Left Magazine
  39
- Right Magazine
  40
- Physical Numbering of Storage Slots - Bottom Module
  40
  - User Interfaces
    41
  - Supported Tape Drives
    41
- Power Supply Leds
  41
  - Control Path Drives
    42
  - Mixed Drives
    42
- Supported Tape Drives
  42
  - Drive Sled Back Panels
    43
- Drive Sled Indicators
  43
- Half-Height SAS Dual Port
  44
- Half-Height FC Single Port
  44
- Full-Height FC Dual Port
  44
- Drive Sled Indicators
  44
  - Physical and Logical Addresses of Drives
    45
- Physical Numbering of Drives
  45
- Full-Height FC Dual Port
  45
  - Supported Tape Cartridges
    46
  - Library Functions
    46
    
    Random and Sequential Logical Library Modes
    46
    
    Encryption
    47
    
    Library Sharing
    47
    
    Control Path Failover, Data Path Failover, and Load Balancing
    48
    
    Alerts and Logging
    49
- Locating Management Functions
  49
  - Host Connectivity
    50
  - Network Connectivity
    51
Chapter 2. Planning

53
Chapter 3. Installing

66
Chapter 4. Managing

91
- The Management GUI
  91
- Management GUI Main Screen
  92
- Navigation Dock
  92
- Status Icons
  93
  - The Operator Panel
    94
- Operator Panel Main Screen
  94
- Operator Panel Menu Tree
  94
  - Locating Management Functions
    95
- Front Panel Leds
  95
  - Default Settings
    99
  - Methods of Cleaning Drives
    102
  - Accessing Cartridges
    103
  - Configuring Library Managed Encryption
    103
- Magazine State
  103
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

107
- Finding Event Information
  107
- Identifying a Failed Component
  107
- Running Library Tests
  107
- Troubleshooting Guide
  107
- Pre-Call Checklist
  112
- Contacting IBM Technical Support
  112
- Diagnostic Information
  113
  - IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool (ITDT)
    113
  - Event Codes
    114
- Main Error Events
  115
- Configuration Change Events
  135
- Informational Events
  136
  - Tapealert Flags
    138
- Minimum Firmware Levels for Common Library Features
  140
  - Sense Data
    144
  - Drive Error Codes: Single-Character Display (SCD)
    144
- Warning Events
  144
Chapter 6. Upgrading and Servicing

148
Appendix A. Library Configuration Forms

181
- Library Information
  181
- Module and Drive Information
  183
- Logical Library Information
  184
- Users Account Information
  185
Appendix B. LTO Media

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- Data Cartridges
  186
  - Cartridge Read/Write Compatibility
    187
  - LTO Type M Cartridge (M8)
    187
  - Capacity Scaling
    188
- WORM (Write Once, Read Many) Cartridges
  188
  - WORM Media
    189
  - Data Security on WORM Media
    189
  - WORM Media Errors
    189
  - WORM Requirements
    189
- Cleaning Cartridge
  189
- Cartridge Memory Chip (LTO-CM)
  190
- Labeling Tape Cartridges
  190
  - Guidelines for Bar Code Labels
    192
- Write-Protect Switch
  192
- Handling the Cartridges
  193
  - Providing Training
    193
  - Ensuring Proper Packaging
    193
- Setting the Write-Protect Switch
  193
  - Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions
    194
- Tape Cartridges in a Turtlecase
  194
  - Completing a Thorough Inspection
    195
  - Handling the Cartridge Carefully
    196
  - Examples of Cartridge Problems
    196
  - Repositioning or Reattaching a Leader Pin
    196
    
    Repositioning a Leader Pin
    196
    
    Reattaching a Leader Pin
    198
- Leader Pin Reattachment Kit
  199
- Attaching the Leader Pin Attach Tool to the Cartridge
  199
  - Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges
    201
- Attaching the Leader Pin to the Tape
  201
  - Disposing of Tape Cartridges
    202
  - Ordering Media Supplies
    202
    
    Ordering Bar Code Labels
    204
Appendix C. Replacement Parts

206
Appendix D. Manual Cartridge Removal Procedure

208
Appendix E. Accessibility

229
Notices

230
- Trademarks
  231
- Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices
  232
Glossary

236
Index

257

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