IBM TS2900 User Manual

Setting the library to factory defaults .... 73
Servicing the library .......... 73
Checking the library error status ..... 73
Running library verify diagnostic procedures 73
Running drive diagnostic procedures .... 74
The Web User Interface .......... 75
Monitoring the library .......... 76
The system summary ......... 76
The library map ........... 77
Managing the library .......... 79
Moving cartridges .......... 79
Unloading the drive ......... 80
Cleaning the drive manually ...... 80
Taking the library online and offline .... 81
Conducting a library inventory ...... 81
Unlocking the cartridge magazine ..... 81
Configuring the library ......... 82
Managing user access ......... 82
Configuring physical and logical library
settings .............. 85
Configuring network settings ...... 88
Configuring encryption settings ..... 90
Configuring date and time settings .... 93
Configuring email notifications ...... 94
Configuring trap notifications ...... 95
Uploading and configuring the SSL certificate 98
Saving and restoring configuration settings .. 99
Servicing the library .......... 101
Running encryption Key Path diagnostic
procedures ............ 101
Library logs ............ 102
Downloading logs.......... 103
Resetting the library and drives ..... 103
Updating library and drive firmware ... 104
Usage statistics ........... 105
Media............... 107
Data cartridges ............. 108
Cartridge compatibility ......... 109
Capacity scaling ........... 109
LTO type M cartridge (M8)........ 109
Write once, read many (WORM) cartridges ... 110
WORM media ............ 110
Data security on WORM media ...... 110
WORM media errors .......... 110
Requirements for WORM capability ..... 111
Cleaning cartridge ............ 111
Cartridge memory chip (LTO-CM) ...... 111
Bar code labels ............. 111
Guidelines for the use of bar code labels ... 113
Write-Protect switch ........... 114
Cartridge care and handling ........ 114
Provide training ........... 114
Ensure proper packaging ........ 115
Provide proper acclimation and environmental
conditions ............. 116
Perform a thorough inspection ...... 116
Handle the cartridge carefully ....... 117
Examples of cartridge problems ...... 117
Repositioning or reattaching a leader pin .... 118
Repositioning a leader pin ........ 118
Reattaching a leader pin......... 120
Environmental and shipping specifications for tape
cartridges .............. 123
Disposing of tape cartridges ........ 124
Ordering media supplies ......... 125
Ordering bar code labels ........ 127
Troubleshooting .......... 129
How the library reports problems ...... 129
Library error message content ........ 130
Diagnosing a problem .......... 130
Isolating problems............ 133
Installation and configuration problems .... 135
Interpreting front panel LEDs ........ 136
Reseating cables ............ 137
Emailing logs ............. 137
Service procedures ......... 139
The IBM Tape Diagnostic tool (ITDT) ..... 139
Contacting IBM technical support ...... 139
Removal and replacement procedures 141
Required tools ............. 141
Replacing a defective cartridge magazine .... 141
Unlocking the cartridge magazine manually ... 141
Moving the library from a rack to a desktop ... 142
Moving the library from a desktop to a rack ... 147
Replacing the library ........... 153
Applying an RID tag to a library ....... 157
Parts list ............. 159
Features ............... 159
Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)...... 159
Power cords and receptacles ........ 160
Appendix A. Information for trained
IBM service personnel ....... 167
Web User Interface service login ....... 167
Connecting to the library with the Telnet service
port ................ 169
Drive or cartridge removal ......... 170
Appendix B. Error codes ...... 187
Library error codes ........... 187
Drive error codes ............ 197
Web User Interface error messages ...... 197
Trap definitions (types) .......... 200
Appendix C. TapeAlert flags ..... 201
TapeAlert flags supported by the library .... 201
TapeAlert flags supported by the Ultrium tape
drive ................ 203
Appendix D. Sense data ....... 207
Sense Key definitions........... 207
Library sense data............ 208
Tape drive sense data .......... 209
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IBM TS2900 Specifications

General

Number of Tape Drives	1
Number of Cartridges	9
Interface	6 Gbps SAS
Encryption	AES 256-bit
Tape Drive Options	LTO Ultrium 8, LTO Ultrium 7
Data Transfer Rate	Up to 300 MB/s (native), 750 MB/s (compressed)
Native Capacity	12 TB (LTO 8), 6 TB (LTO 7)
Compressed Capacity	Up to 30 TB per cartridge
Max Data Transfer Rate (Native)	300 MBps (LTO 8), 300 MBps (LTO 7)
Max Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)	Up to 750 MB/s