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IBM TS4300 User Manual

IBM TS4300
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Control path failover, Data path failover, and load balancing............................................................. 23
Alerts and logging.................................................................................................................................25
Random and Sequential Logical Library modes.................................................................................. 26
Host connectivity....................................................................................................................................... 27
Network connectivity.................................................................................................................................28
Chapter2.Planning............................................................................................. 29
Operating environmental speciîš´cations .................................................................................................. 29
Environmental and shipping speciîš´cations for tape cartridges............................................................... 31
Gas and particulate exposure table.......................................................................................................... 32
Acclimation................................................................................................................................................ 32
Library Layout and Location requirements............................................................................................... 33
Power cords............................................................................................................................................... 38
Network requirements...............................................................................................................................43
HBA requirements..................................................................................................................................... 45
Optional features....................................................................................................................................... 45
Chapter3.Installing............................................................................................ 48
Unpacking the Base Module and Expansion Modules.............................................................................. 49
Identifying Library Module components................................................................................................... 50
Installing a tabletop module..................................................................................................................... 50
Removing inner foam from base module.................................................................................................. 51
Preparing top and bottom modules.......................................................................................................... 53
Installing modules in a rack.......................................................................................................................56
Aligning and connecting modules............................................................................................................. 60
Installing a tape drive................................................................................................................................ 63
Connecting cables......................................................................................................................................64
Powering on the library..............................................................................................................................66
The Initial setup process........................................................................................................................... 67
Initial conîš´guration and customization.................................................................................................... 68
Labeling and loading tape cartridges........................................................................................................ 69
Verifying the installation............................................................................................................................71
Advanced library conîš´guration..................................................................................................................71
Overview...............................................................................................................................................71
Library partitioning............................................................................................................................... 72
Verifying the host connection....................................................................................................................73
Chapter4.Managing............................................................................................74
Tape warranty information........................................................................................................................ 74
Cartridge quality and maintenance........................................................................................................... 74
The Management GUI................................................................................................................................75
The Operator Panel....................................................................................................................................78
Locating Management functions............................................................................................................... 79
Default settings.................................................................................................................................... 83
Methods of cleaning drives.................................................................................................................. 86
Accessing cartridges............................................................................................................................ 87
Conîš´guring Library Managed Encryption.............................................................................................88
Chapter5.Troubleshooting.................................................................................. 91
READ and FOLLOW before replacing drives..............................................................................................91
Understanding fault indicators..................................................................................................................92
Locating faulty Components and Resolving Issues.................................................................................. 94
Locate a failing component by using the Unit Identiîš´cation (UID) LED...................................................95
Identifying a failed power supply..............................................................................................................97
Library Element Numbering Details.......................................................................................................... 98
Running library tests................................................................................................................................103
Troubleshooting Guide............................................................................................................................ 103
IBM Conîš´dential
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IBM TS4300 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product TypeTape Library
Form FactorRack-mountable
Host Interface8 Gb Fibre Channel, 6 Gb SAS
Humidity20% to 80% non-condensing
Number of Drives SupportedUp to 3
Drive Type SupportedLTO Ultrium 8, LTO Ultrium 7
EncryptionYes
Remote ManagementYes (web-based interface)
Supported MediaLTO Ultrium 8, LTO Ultrium 7
Power Supply100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

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