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IBM LTO Tape Drives
Overview
Drive information
Full-height drives
Half-height drives
Drive features
Media optimization
Recommended access order (RAO) open function
Archive mode unthread
Speed matching
Channel calibration
Data cartridge capacity scaling
Encryption
Front right panel of the drive
Media compatibility
Planning
Acclimation
Location requirements
Host requirements
SAS interface
Fibre Channel interface
Compatible configurations
Supported device drivers
Application software
Managing
Updating drive firmware
Maintenance functions
Entering Maintenance mode
Exiting Maintenance mode
Function code 0: Maintenance mode
Function code 1: Run drive diagnostics
Function code 2: Update drive firmware from FMR tape
Function code 3: Create FMR tape
Function code 4: Force a drive dump
Function code 5: Copy drive dump
Function code 6: Run host interface wrap test
Function code 7: Run RS-422 wrap test
Function code 8: Unmake FMR tape
Function code 9: Display error code log
Function code A: Clear error code log
Function code C: Insert cartridge into tape drive
Function code E: Test cartridge & media
Function code F: Write performance test
Function code H: Test head
Function code J: Fast read/write test
Function code L: Load/unload test
Function code P: Post Error Reporting enabled
Function code U: Post Error Reporting disabled
Troubleshooting
How the drive reports problems
Running drive tests
Downloading drive log
Troubleshooting guide
Pre-call checklist
Contacting IBM technical support
IBM Tape Diagnostic tool (ITDT)
Drive error codes and messages
SCD dot
Status lights
TapeAlert flags supported by the drive