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IBM TS4300 T
ape Library Machine Type 3555: User's Guide
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Table of Contents
default chapter
3
Accessing Online Technical Support
3
Contacting IBM Technical Support
3
Read this FIRST
3
Registering for My Notification
3
Summary of Changes
5
Table of Contents
6
Figures
11
Danger and Caution Notices
20
Safety and Environmental Notices
20
Class I Laser Product
25
Possible Safety Hazards
25
Acclimation
26
Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure
26
Rack Safety
26
Power Cords
30
Preface
31
Chapter 1. Overview
33
Introduction
33
Structure and Supported Library Configurations
34
Expansion Module3555-E3A
34
Differences between 21U and 48U Libraries
35
Configuration Comparison
35
L3A 48U
36
Components
37
Front Panel
37
Rear Panel
38
Rear Panel Descriptions
38
Left Magazine
39
Rear Panel Descriptions
39
Right Magazine
40
Numbering of Storage Slots
40
Numbering Scheme Overview
41
Power Supply Leds
41
User Interfaces
42
Supported Tape Drives
42
Element Numbering Example for a 3-Module 21U Library
42
Drive Information and Performance Specification for Full-Height Drives
43
Drive Information and Performance Specification for Half-Height Drives
44
Control Path Drives
45
Mixed Drives
45
Drive Sled Back Panels
46
Drive Sled Indicators
46
Half-Height SAS Dual Port
47
Half-Height FC Single Port
47
Drive Sled Indicators
47
Full-Height SAS Dual Port
48
Full-Height FC Dual Port
48
Physical and Logical Addresses of Drives
49
Drive Features
49
Media Optimization
49
Physical Numbering of Drives
49
Recommended Access Order (RAO) Open Function
50
Archive Mode Unthread
50
Speed Matching
50
Performance Parameters for Full Height Drives
51
Performance Parameters for Half Height Drives
51
Channel Calibration
52
Data Cartridge Capacity Scaling
52
Power Management
52
Encryption
52
Supported Tape Cartridges
52
Media Information
53
Library Functions
55
Encryption
55
Library Sharing
55
Control Path Failover, Data Path Failover, and Load Balancing
55
Differences between CPF and DPF
56
Alerts and Logging
57
Locating Management Functions
57
Random and Sequential Logical Library Modes
58
Host Connectivity
59
Network Connectivity
60
Chapter 2. Planning
61
Operating Environmental Specifications
61
Equipment Environment Specifications for the Tape System
61
Psychrometric Chart Showing Recommended and Allowable Operating Environments for the Tape Library
62
Equipment Environment Specifications for the TS1170 Drive Model
62
Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges
63
Psychrometric Chart Showing Allowable Operating Environments for the TS1170 Drive Model
63
Gas and Particulate Exposure Table
64
Acclimation
64
Gas and Particulate Contamination
64
Library Layout and Location Requirements
65
Location Requirements
65
Physical Specifications
66
Electrical Specifications for One Module (Base or Expansion)
67
Power Cords
70
Acoustical Specifications
70
Network Requirements
75
HBA Requirements
77
Optional Features
77
Chapter 3. Installing
80
Unpacking the Base Module and Expansion Modules
81
Identifying Library Module Components
82
Installing a Tabletop Module
82
Removing Inner Foam from Base Module
83
Preparing Top and Bottom Modules
85
Installing Modules in a Rack
88
Aligning and Connecting Modules
92
Installing a Tape Drive
95
Connecting Cables
96
Half-Height FC Single Port
96
Full-Height FC Dual Port
96
Full-Height SAS Dual Port
97
Powering on the Library
98
Half-Height SAS Dual Port
98
The Initial Setup Process
99
Initial Configuration and Customization
100
Labeling and Loading Tape Cartridges
101
Verifying the Installation
103
Advanced Library Configuration
103
Overview
103
Library Partitioning
104
Verifying the Host Connection
105
Chapter 4. Managing
106
Tape Warranty Information
106
Cartridge Quality and Maintenance
106
The Management GUI
107
Management GUI Main Screen
108
Navigation Dock
109
Status Icons
109
The Operator Panel
110
Operator Panel Main Screen
110
Operator Panel Menu Tree
110
Locating Management Functions
111
Front Panel Leds
111
Default Settings
115
Methods of Cleaning Drives
118
Accessing Cartridges
119
Magazine State
119
Configuring Library Managed Encryption
120
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
123
READ and FOLLOW before Replacing Drives
123
Understanding Fault Indicators
124
GUI Screen
125
Locating Faulty Components and Resolving Issues
126
Locate a Failing Component by Using the Unit Identification (UID) LED
127
Component Identification and Troubleshooting Help in a Management GUI Warning Event
127
Component Identification and Solution Suggestion in the Library Logs
127
Rear Panel
128
Front Panel Leds
128
Identifying a Failed Power Supply
129
Drive Sled Indicators
129
Library Element Numbering Details
130
Running Library Tests
135
Troubleshooting Guide
135
Pre-Call Checklist
142
Contacting IBM Technical Support
143
Diagnostic Information
144
IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool (ITDT)
144
Event Codes
145
Main Error Events
146
Warning Events
156
Configuration Change Events
167
Informational Events
168
Tapealert Flags
170
Sense Data
177
Drive Error Codes: Single-Character Display (SCD)
177
Chapter 6. Upgrading and Servicing
181
Internal View of Library
181
Internal View of the Library
181
Adding, Removing, or Replacing a Tape Drive
182
Pinch Hazard
183
Installing a Tape Drive
185
Adding or Replacing a Base or Expansion Module
186
Interconnect Cables
188
Adding, Removing, or Replacing a Power Supply
192
Power Supplies
193
Replacing a Base or Expansion Controller Card
194
Controller Card Components
196
Installing, Removing, or Replacing an Accessor and Spooling Mechanism
198
Magazine Release Levers
199
Finger Holes
200
Unlocking the Spooling Cable and Placing It in Its Cradle
201
Returning the Accessor to the Base Module
204
Removing or Replacing a Spooling Mechanism
206
Unlocking the Spooling Mechanism
207
Removing or Replacing a Magazine
210
Moving the Library Modules
211
Manually Releasing the Right Magazine
211
Manually Releasing the Left Magazine
211
Appendix A. Minimum Firmware Levels for Common Library Features
214
Minimum Firmware Levels for Common Library Features
214
Appendix B. Security
216
TLS Support
216
Appendix C. Getting Started with SSL Certificates
217
Working with Openssl
217
Installing Openssl
217
Configuring Openssl
217
Running Openssl
218
Generating a Private Key
218
Generating a Certificate Signing Request
219
Generating a Self-Signed Certificate
219
Creating the Certificate Package
219
Uploading the Certificate Package to the Tape Library
220
Advanced Command Examples
220
Appendix D. Library Configuration Forms
221
Library Information
221
Module and Drive Information
223
Logical Library Information
223
Users Account Information
225
Appendix E. Management GUI Functions and Roles
226
Management GUI Functions and Roles
226
Appendix F. LTO Media
232
Data Cartridges
232
Cartridge Compatibility
234
LTO Type M Cartridge (M8)
235
Capacity Scaling
236
WORM (Write Once, Read Many) Cartridges
236
WORM Media
236
Data Security on WORM Media
236
WORM Media Errors
236
WORM Requirements
237
Cleaning Cartridge
237
Cartridge Memory Chip (LTO-CM)
237
Bar Code Label
237
Bar Code Label Requirements for Ultrium Tape Drives and Libraries
238
Guidelines for Bar Code Labels
239
Write-Protect Switch
240
Handling the Cartridges
240
Providing Training
240
Setting the Write-Protect Switch
240
Ensuring Proper Packaging
241
Tape Cartridges in a Turtlecase
241
Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions
242
Completing a Thorough Inspection
242
Handling the Cartridge Carefully
243
Examples of Cartridge Problems
243
Repositioning or Reattaching a Leader Pin
244
Repositioning a Leader Pin
244
Reattaching a Leader Pin
246
Attaching the Leader Pin Attach Tool to the Cartridge
247
Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges
249
Attaching the Leader Pin to the Tape
249
Disposing of Tape Cartridges
250
Tape Cartridge Temperature and Humidity Specifications
250
Appendix G. REST API for Scalable Tape Libraries
251
Appendix H. Replacement Parts
252
Appendix I. Manual Cartridge Removal Procedure
255
Recommended Tools
255
Before You Begin
255
Beginning Procedure
256
Removing the Drive Brick from the Sled
256
Removing the Drive Cover
257
Removing the Cover from the Full Height Drive
258
Removing the Cover from the Half Height Drive
258
Full Height Drive: Tape Spooled off Supply Reel
259
Half Height Drive: Tape Spooled off Supply Reel
260
The Hex Wrench Rewinds Tape into Cartridge
260
Rewinding Tape into Cartridge
261
Full Height Drive: Tape Pulled from or Broken Near Leader Pin
262
Drive with Cover Removed to Reveal Gear Train
262
Leader Block Assembly (LBA)
263
Half Height Drive: Tape Pulled from or Broken Near Leader Pin
264
Drive with Cover Removed to Reveal Gear Train
264
Full Height Drive: Tape Broken in MID-Tape
265
Leader Block Assembly (LBA)
265
Half Height Drive: Tape Broken in MID-Tape
266
The Hex Wrench Rewinds Tape into Cartridge
266
Full Height Drive: Tape Tangled Along Tape Path
267
Rewinding Tape into Cartridge
267
The Hex Wrench Rewinds Tape into Cartridge
268
Drive with Cover Removed to Reveal Gear Train
269
Half Height Drive: Tape Tangled Along Tape Path
270
Leader Block Assembly (LBA)
270
Full Height Drive: no Apparent Failure or Damage to Tape
271
Rewinding Tape into Cartridge
271
Drive with Cover Removed to Reveal Gear Train
273
Half Height Drive: no Apparent Failure or Damage to Tape
274
Leader Block Assembly (LBA)
274
Rewinding Tape into Cartridge
275
Drive with Cover Removed to Reveal Gear Train
276
Ending Procedure
277
Appendix J. Accessibility
278
Notices
279
Trademarks
281
Terms and Conditions for Product Documentation
281
Homologation Statement
282
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices
282
Canada Notice
282
European Community and Morocco Notice
283
Germany Notice
283
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Notice
284
Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Notice
284
Korea Notice
284
People's Republic of China Notice
284
Russia Notice
285
Taiwan Notice
285
United Kingdom Notice
285
United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice
285
Safety and Environmental Notices
286
Danger and Caution Notices
286
Possible Safety Hazards
291
Class I Laser Product
291
Acclimation
292
Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure
292
Rack Safety
292
Power Cords
296
Glossary
297
Index
318
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