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xii IBM TS2900 Tape Autoloader: Setup, Operator, and Service Guide Machine Type 3572

Read this First5
- Registering for My Notification5
- Sending Us Your Comments5
- Contacting IBM Technical Support6
Summary of Changes7
- 8Th Edition7
- Table of Contents9
Figures13
Tables15
Safety and Environmental Notices17
- Safety Notices17
- Possible Safety Hazards18
- Laser Safety and Compliance19
- Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure19
- Rack Safety19
  - Class I Laser Product19
- Power Cords22
- Cautions and Regulatory Compliance Statements for NEBS22
  - NEBS Compliance Statements22
Preface25
Product Description27
- TS2900 Tape Autoloader27
- Cartridge Magazine27
- Data Capacity and Recording Format28
- Front Panel29
  - Front Panel Components29
  - Front Panel Component Descriptions29
- Cartridge Magazine30
  - LTO Cartridge Memory30
- Rear Panel31
  - Rear Panel Components31
  - Rear Panel Component Descriptions31
  - Cartridge Door31
- Bar Code Reader32
- SAS Host Interface32
- Encryption32
  - Leader Pin32
- Supported Internet Protocols33
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Messaging33
- Network Time Protocol34
- Ultrium Tape Drives34
  - Ultrium Half Height Tape Drive34
- Media35
- Logical Unit Number (LUN) Scanning35
- Location Coordinates and Element Addresses35
  - Ultrium Data Cartridge Compatibility with Ultrium Tape Drive35
- Library Specifications36
  - Location Coordinates36
  - Electrical Specifications36
  - Environmental Specifications36
- Product Environment37
  - Acoustical Specifications37
- Supported Servers, Operating Systems, and Software38
- Supported Device Drivers38
User Interfaces39
- Operator Panel39
- Web User Interface42
Installation and Configuration47
- Verifying the Shipment47
- Choosing a Location48
- Acclimation48
- Installing the Deskside Cover49
- Installing in a Rack52
- Removing the Accessor Locking Screw59
- Attaching the Library to a Server60
  - Accessor Locking Screw60
  - Interface Cable Connection60
- Configuring the Library62
- Logging in to the Operator Panel80
  - Configuring Network Settings80
- Configuring Library Settings81
- Populating the Library with Cartridges82
- Verifying Library and Drive Operation84
- Taking the Library Online84
- Registering for Support Notification85
Operations87
- Current Information87
- Firmware Revision87
- The Operator Panel88
- The Web User Interface101
Media133
- The IBM LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge133
- Data Cartridges134
- Write Once, Read Many (WORM) Cartridges136
- Cleaning Cartridge137
- Cartridge Memory Chip (LTO-CM)137
- Bar Code Labels137
- Write-Protect Switch140
- Cartridge Care and Handling140
- Repositioning or Reattaching a Leader Pin144
- Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges149
  - Attaching the Leader Pin to the Tape149
- Disposing of Tape Cartridges150
  - Environment for Operating, Storing, and Shipping the LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge150
- Ordering Media Supplies151
Troubleshooting155
- How the Library Reports Problems Library Error Message Content155
- Diagnosing a Problem156
  - Unlock Magazine157
- Isolating Problems159
- Installation and Configuration Problems161
- Interpreting Front Panel Leds162
  - Front Panel Leds162
  - Front Panel LED Indicators162
- Reseating Cables163
- Emailing Logs163
Service Procedures165
- The IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool (ITDT) . Contacting IBM Technical Support165
Removal and Replacement Procedures167
- Required Tools167
- Replacing a Defective Cartridge Magazine167
- Unlocking the Cartridge Magazine Manually167
- Moving the Library from a Rack to a Desktop168
- Moving the Library from a Desktop to a Rack173
- Replacing the Library179
- Applying an RID Tag to a Library183
Parts List185
- Features185
- Customer Replaceable Units (Crus)185
  - Optional Features185
- Power Cords and Receptacles186
  - Customer Replaceable Units186
  - Types of Power Cord Receptacles187
Appendix A. Information for Trained IBM Service Personnel193
- Web User Interface Service Login193
  - Login Window193
  - Service Account Window194
- Connecting to the Library with the Telnet Service Port195
  - Menu Commands and Access Privileges195
- Drive or Cartridge Removal196
  - Removing Screws from the Rear of the Library196
- Removing or Reinstalling the Library Chassis Cover196
- Internal View of Library200
  - Rear Panel of the SAS Half Height Drive201
  - Drive Housing Screw Locations201
- Removing the Tape Drive from the Library201
Appendix B. Error Codes213
- Library Error Codes Drive Error Codes213
- Web User Interface Error Messages223
  - Web User Error Messages223
- Trap Definitions (Types)226
  - Trap List226
Appendix C. Tapealert Flags227
- Tapealert Flags Supported by the Library227
  - Tapealert Flags Supported by the Library Tapealert Flags Supported by the Ultrium Tape Drive227
- Tapealert Flags Supported by the Ultrium Tape Drive229
Appendix D. Sense Data233
- Sense Key Definitions233
- Library Sense Data234
- Tape Drive Sense Data235
  - Ultrium Tape Drive Sense Data235
  - Ultrium Tape Drive Sense Data - Bytes 12 and 13237
Appendix E. Message Retrieval at the Host243
- Obtaining Error Information from an IBM System P243
  - Device Driver Types243
  - Library Sense Data Example245
- Retrieving from a Sun System246
- Retrieving from an HP-UX System246
  - Drive Sense Data Example246
- Retrieving from an IBM System I with RISC Processor247
Appendix F. Library Configuration Form249
- Encryption Settings250
- User Accounts251
Appendix G. Accessibility253
Notices255
- Trademarks257
- Electronic Emission Notices257
Glossary263
- Tape Cartridge278
Index281

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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