IBM TS2900 - Manual

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TS2900 Tape Autoloader

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What's New6
New Information6
Front Panel7
Rear Panel8
Cartridge Magazine8
Location Coordinates and Element Addresses9
Barcode Reader9
User Interfaces10
Supported Tape Drives10
Drive Features10
Speed Matching11
Capacity Scaling11
Channel Calibration11
Power Management12
Supported Tape Cartridges12
Library Functions12
Alerts and Logging13
Library Layout and Location Requirements14
Psychrometric Chart16
Acoustical Specifications17
Power Cords and Receptacles17
Network Requirements21
Host Requirements21
SAS Interface21
HBA Requirements22
Supported Device Drivers22
Application Software22
Optional Features22
Identifying Library Components23
Installing on a Tabletop23
Installing in a Rack25
Removing the Accessor Locking Screw29
Connecting Cables29
Powering on the Library29
Initial Configuration and Customization30
Logging in to the Operator Panel30
Logging in to the Web User Interface30
Labeling and Loading Tape Cartridges31
Verifying the Installation32
Verifying the Host Connection32
Registering for Support Notification32
The Web User Interface33
Configuring the Library36
Managing User Access36
Configuring Library Settings38
Configuring Network Settings39
Configuring Encryption40
Configuring Date and Time Settings42
Configuring Email Notifications42
Configuring SNMP Notifications43
Uploading and Configuring the SSL Certificate44
Saving and Restoring Configuration Settings45
The Operator Panel46
Input Modes47
Front Panel Indicators47
Locating Management Functions50
Default Settings52
Updating Library and Drive Firmware53
Troubleshooting54
How the Library Reports Problems54
Running Library Verify Test55
Troubleshooting Guide55
Pre-Call Checklist59
Contacting IBM Technical Support60
Diagnostic Information60
Library Logs61
Library Error Codes61
Drive Error Codes66
Web User Interface Error Messages66
Trap Definitions (Types)67
Tapealert Flags Supported by the Library68
Tapealert Flags Supported by the Tape Drive69
Upgrading and Servicing71
Replacing a Defective Cartridge Magazine71
Unlocking the Cartridge Magazine Manually71
Moving the Library from a Rack to a Desktop72
Moving the Library from a Desktop to a Rack75
Installing the Library in a Rack76
Replacing the Library78
Applying an RID Tag to a Library80
Shipping the Library80
Minimum Firmware Levels for Common Library Features81
Library Configuration Form82
Network Settings82
User Accounts83
LTO Media83
LTO Type M Cartridge (M8)84
Requirements for WORM Capability85
Cleaning Cartridge85
Cartridge Memory Chip (LTO-CM)86
Bar Code Labels86
Guidelines for the Use of Bar Code Labels87
Write-Protect Switch87
Cartridge Care and Handling88
Provide Training88
Ensuring Proper Packaging88
Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions89
Perform a Thorough Inspection89
Handling the Cartridges90
Examples of Cartridge Problems90
Repositioning or Reattaching a Leader Pin90
Repositioning a Leader Pin91
Reattaching a Leader Pin92
Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges93
Disposing of Tape Cartridges94
Ordering Media Supplies94
Ordering Bar Code Labels96
Replacement Parts96
Information for Trained IBM Service Personnel96
Web User Interface Service Login97
Connecting to the Library with the Telnet Service Port97
Removing or Reinstalling the Library Chassis Cover97
Internal View of Library99
Recommended Tools102
Beginning Procedure102
Tape Pulled from or Broken Near Leader Pin103
Tape Broken in MID-Tape104
Tape Tangled Along Tape Path104
No Apparent Failure or Damage to Tape105
Ending Procedure106
Message Retrieval at the Host106
Retrieving from an IBM System I with RISC Processor109
Homologation Statement112
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices112
Canada Notice112
European Community and Morocco Notice112
Germany Notice112
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Notice113
Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Notice113
Safety and Environmental Notices115
Possible Safety Hazards116
Laser Safety and Compliance116
Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure116
Rack Safety116
Power Cords118
Cautions and Regulatory Compliance Statements for NEBS118
Related Publications130

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