IBM TS4300 User Manual

Cleaning cartridge....................................................................................................................................205
Cartridge memory chip (LTO-CM)............................................................................................................205
Bar code label..........................................................................................................................................205
Guidelines for bar code labels........................................................................................................... 207
Write-Protect switch................................................................................................................................208
Handling the cartridges........................................................................................................................... 208
Providing training............................................................................................................................... 208
Ensuring proper packaging................................................................................................................ 209
Proper acclimation and environmental conditions........................................................................... 210
Completing a thorough inspection.....................................................................................................210
Handling the cartridge carefully........................................................................................................ 211
Examples of cartridge problems........................................................................................................211
Repositioning or reattaching a leader pin............................................................................................... 212
Repositioning a leader pin................................................................................................................. 212
Reattaching a leader pin.................................................................................................................... 214
Environmental and shipping specications for tape cartridges.............................................................217
Disposing of tape cartridges....................................................................................................................218
AppendixG.REST API for scalable tape libraries................................................219
AppendixH.Replacement parts.........................................................................220
AppendixI.Manual cartridge removal procedure................................................223
Recommended tools................................................................................................................................223
Before you begin......................................................................................................................................223
Beginning procedure............................................................................................................................... 224
Removing the drive brick from the sled.............................................................................................224
Removing the drive cover...................................................................................................................225
Full height drive: Tape spooled off supply reel.......................................................................................227
Half height drive: Tape spooled off supply reel.................................................................................228
Full height drive: Tape pulled from or broken near leader pin............................................................... 230
Half height drive: Tape pulled from or broken near leader pin.........................................................232
Full height drive: Tape broken in mid-tape............................................................................................. 233
Half height drive: Tape broken in mid-tape.......................................................................................234
Full height drive: Tape tangled along tape path......................................................................................235
Half height drive: Tape tangled along tape path............................................................................... 238
Full height drive: No apparent failure or damage to tape.......................................................................239
Half height drive: No apparent failure or damage to tape................................................................ 242
Ending procedure.....................................................................................................................................245
AppendixJ.Accessibility................................................................................... 246
Notices..............................................................................................................247
Trademarks.............................................................................................................................................. 249
Terms and conditions for product documentation................................................................................. 249
Homologation statement.........................................................................................................................250
Electromagnetic compatibility notices................................................................................................... 250
Canada Notice.................................................................................................................................... 250
European Community and Morocco Notice.......................................................................................251
Germany Notice..................................................................................................................................251
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Notice................. 252
Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Notice .................................................... 252
Korea Notice.......................................................................................................................................252
People's Republic of China Notice.....................................................................................................252
Russia Notice......................................................................................................................................253
Taiwan Notice.....................................................................................................................................253
United Kingdom Notice......................................................................................................................253
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IBM TS4300 Specifications

General

Product Type	Tape Library
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Host Interface	8 Gb Fibre Channel, 6 Gb SAS
Humidity	20% to 80% non-condensing
Number of Drives Supported	Up to 3
Drive Type Supported	LTO Ultrium 8, LTO Ultrium 7
Encryption	Yes
Remote Management	Yes (web-based interface)
Supported Media	LTO Ultrium 8, LTO Ultrium 7
Power Supply	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz