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IBM LTO

IBM LTO
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LT O Au t ol oad e r
User’s Guide
IBM

Table of Contents

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IBM LTO Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandIBM
ModelLTO
CategoryStorage
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety

Chapter 1. Installation and users guide

Before you begin

Details environmental and physical requirements for autoloader installation.

Unpacking the autoloader

Provides step-by-step instructions for safely removing the autoloader from packaging.

Preparing for installation

Covers safety statements and essential pre-installation steps.

Installing the autoloader

Step-by-step guide for physically connecting and powering on the autoloader.

Chapter 2. Autoloader operation

Tape and drive operations

Covers essential tasks related to loading, unloading, and cleaning tapes.

Accessing tapes in the autoloader

Instructions on how to open the autoloader door to access tapes.

Chapter 3. Autoloader configuration

Running autoloader diagnostics tests

Guide for performing internal tests to check autoloader functions.

Chapter 4. Autoloader maintenance

Removing and replacing parts

General instructions for component removal and installation.

Upgrading Firmware

Procedures for checking and downloading new firmware.

Chapter 5. Error messages, troubleshooting, and problem solving

Understanding error states

Explains different categories of errors: soft, partial, hard, and host/media.

Partial availability state

Describes conditions where the autoloader is functional but requires attention.

Hard (unrecoverable) errors

Details major errors that prevent autoloader operation until resolved.

Host software and media errors

Discusses troubleshooting errors originating from external systems.

Finding and identifying error information

Guidance on using logs and LEDs to diagnose issues.

Using LEDs to determine status

Explains how front panel LEDs indicate autoloader status.

Troubleshooting common problems

A table mapping common issues to recovery actions.

Appendix A. Help and service information

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