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216 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

Brand	IBM
Model	TS2900
Category	Storage
Language	English

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