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... . . . 55 Setting IP addresses 55 Setting an access password 56 Setting SNMP traps 57 Setting e-mail addresses 57 Setting remote FTP server parameters . . . . . 57 Setting SCSI parameters 58 Setting the SCSI identification 58 Setting library parameters 58 Setting the drives 58 Uploading data 58 Downloading data 60 Rebooting the library 61 Chapter 8. Troubleshooting 47 Platform problems 47 Error recovery procedures (ERPs 47 Fault symptom codes (FSCs 49 Chapter 7. Using the NeoCenter utility 55 Establishing communication with your installation 69 Positioning the...
... . . . 55 Setting IP addresses 55 Setting an access password 56 Setting SNMP traps 57 Setting e-mail addresses 57 Setting remote FTP server parameters . . . . . 57 Setting SCSI parameters 58 Setting the SCSI identification 58 Setting library parameters 58 Setting the drives 58 Uploading data 58 Downloading data 60 Rebooting the library 61 Chapter 8. Troubleshooting 47 Platform problems 47 Error recovery procedures (ERPs 47 Fault symptom codes (FSCs 49 Chapter 7. Using the NeoCenter utility 55 Establishing communication with your installation 69 Positioning the...
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Warranty information . . . 99 Warranty period 99 Service and support 99 Warranty information on the World Wide Web . 99 Online technical support 99 Telephone technical support 99 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 101 Part 1 - Cabling considerations for fail-over operation . . 88 Fail-over initiation 88 Restoring normal operation 89 Appendix C. General Terms 101 Part 2 - Country-unique Terms 103 Appendix F. Field replaceable units (FRUs 97 Appendix E. Specifications 91 Hardware 91...
Warranty information . . . 99 Warranty period 99 Service and support 99 Warranty information on the World Wide Web . 99 Online technical support 99 Telephone technical support 99 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 101 Part 1 - Cabling considerations for fail-over operation . . 88 Fail-over initiation 88 Restoring normal operation 89 Appendix C. General Terms 101 Part 2 - Country-unique Terms 103 Appendix F. Field replaceable units (FRUs 97 Appendix E. Specifications 91 Hardware 91...
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.../ IBM Web site. v Chapter 4, "Operation" explains how to the 4560SLX Tape Library, along with you for purchasing this chapter include setting IP addresses, passwords, and parameters. v Appendix B, "Adding a library module" contains procedures for adding an additional tape drive. Your feedback is written for the installer and user of this manual: v Chapter 1, "Introduction" provides an introduction to use and maintenance of the library parts. IBM will help IBM to run and replace a cleaning cartridge. v Chapter 3, "Library configuration...
.../ IBM Web site. v Chapter 4, "Operation" explains how to the 4560SLX Tape Library, along with you for purchasing this chapter include setting IP addresses, passwords, and parameters. v Appendix B, "Adding a library module" contains procedures for adding an additional tape drive. Your feedback is written for the installer and user of this manual: v Chapter 1, "Introduction" provides an introduction to use and maintenance of the library parts. IBM will help IBM to run and replace a cleaning cartridge. v Chapter 3, "Library configuration...
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... Quick Installation Guide v LTO drive upgrade option (Part number: 59P6658) - SCSI jumper cable - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v Fibre channel option (Part number: 59P6657) © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 1 Introduction The IBM 4560SLX Tape Library is a backup and restore solution for high-end xSeries™ servers. Base SDLT drive sled - This chapter provides an introduction to install or use the library. Chapter 1. The library provides many features and functions not normally found in this chapter include: v Contents v Configurations v Library interfaces...
... Quick Installation Guide v LTO drive upgrade option (Part number: 59P6658) - SCSI jumper cable - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v Fibre channel option (Part number: 59P6657) © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 1 Introduction The IBM 4560SLX Tape Library is a backup and restore solution for high-end xSeries™ servers. Base SDLT drive sled - This chapter provides an introduction to install or use the library. Chapter 1. The library provides many features and functions not normally found in this chapter include: v Contents v Configurations v Library interfaces...
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Interface cables (two) - Right magazine - Ethernet router - It might be attached to construct multi-module library configurations. See "Service and support" on the library controller board. Library interfaces The 4560SLX Tape Library includes a SCSI interface-to receive warranty service. The Robotics SCSI I /O is missing or damaged. Left magazine - Left magazine - Base mechanism - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide Note: You may also purchase additional 4560SLX Tape Libraries to fibre channel networks using a Fibre Channel Option (FCO) card (part number:...
Interface cables (two) - Right magazine - Ethernet router - It might be attached to construct multi-module library configurations. See "Service and support" on the library controller board. Library interfaces The 4560SLX Tape Library includes a SCSI interface-to receive warranty service. The Robotics SCSI I /O is missing or damaged. Left magazine - Left magazine - Base mechanism - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide Note: You may also purchase additional 4560SLX Tape Libraries to fibre channel networks using a Fibre Channel Option (FCO) card (part number:...
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... the 4560SLX Tape Library, the left tape magazine includes a mail slot, which is accessible when the left magazine slot door is required, you to disable the mail slot feature. Figure 4. Magazines The 4560SLX Tape Library contains two removable tape cartridge magazines that are opened using the touch screen. This mail slot enables you can configure the library to insert or remove a single media cartridge without interrupting library operation. Mail slot 4 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide The magazine doors are accessible...
... the 4560SLX Tape Library, the left tape magazine includes a mail slot, which is accessible when the left magazine slot door is required, you to disable the mail slot feature. Figure 4. Magazines The 4560SLX Tape Library contains two removable tape cartridge magazines that are opened using the touch screen. This mail slot enables you can configure the library to insert or remove a single media cartridge without interrupting library operation. Mail slot 4 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide The magazine doors are accessible...
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Tape drives The 4560SLX Tape Library supports a 0-drive, 1-drive, or 2-drive configuration as shown in Figure 7. 1 Tape drive 1 2 Tape drive 2 Figure 6. All inactive tape drives are hot-swap capable. Tape drive connectors Library controller board The library contains a rear-access adapter cage (see Figure 8 on the rear of the library directly under each tape drive as shown in connectors for the library controller board and FCO card. 6 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Tape drive locations 1 Drive 1 2 Drive 2 bay 3 VHDCI 68-pin connectors Figure 7. This backplane ...
Tape drives The 4560SLX Tape Library supports a 0-drive, 1-drive, or 2-drive configuration as shown in Figure 7. 1 Tape drive 1 2 Tape drive 2 Figure 6. All inactive tape drives are hot-swap capable. Tape drive connectors Library controller board The library contains a rear-access adapter cage (see Figure 8 on the rear of the library directly under each tape drive as shown in connectors for the library controller board and FCO card. 6 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Tape drive locations 1 Drive 1 2 Drive 2 bay 3 VHDCI 68-pin connectors Figure 7. This backplane ...
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... an external Ethernet router mounted to the host computer system and 8 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide The library can be swapped without the server or library power needing to be stacked with additional library modules to form a multi-module, rack-mounted configuration. A library module system appears to the rack. 1 Interface connector 2 Cartridge elevator location Figure 10. 1 Bar code reader 2 Cartridge shuttle assembly Figure 9. Stacked units are mounted in a removable drive...
... an external Ethernet router mounted to the host computer system and 8 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide The library can be swapped without the server or library power needing to be stacked with additional library modules to form a multi-module, rack-mounted configuration. A library module system appears to the rack. 1 Interface connector 2 Cartridge elevator location Figure 10. 1 Bar code reader 2 Cartridge shuttle assembly Figure 9. Stacked units are mounted in a removable drive...
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... 15.) 14 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Lighten the library module by removing the drives. 3. Ensure that hold the doors in Figure 14. 1 Clip or cage nut 2 Vertical member mounting holes Figure 14. Push the middle slide member as far as shown in a closed position. 7. With the doors open, attach the library to lift the library.) 4. 3. Installing a library in the rack To install a library in the...
... 15.) 14 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Lighten the library module by removing the drives. 3. Ensure that hold the doors in Figure 14. 1 Clip or cage nut 2 Vertical member mounting holes Figure 14. Push the middle slide member as far as shown in a closed position. 7. With the doors open, attach the library to lift the library.) 4. 3. Installing a library in the rack To install a library in the...
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SCSI cable configurations The 4560SLX Tape Library supports multiple SCSI cable configurations on single and dual host systems. SCSI interface connectors The library should not be used together Additional specifications to the library. Each tape drive in the current version of computer cables. To avoid degradation of performance, use the highest quality interface cables from a reputable manufacturer of ANSI X3.131. Installation 15 When two or more devices are connected to a low voltage differential SCSI bus. For...
SCSI cable configurations The 4560SLX Tape Library supports multiple SCSI cable configurations on single and dual host systems. SCSI interface connectors The library should not be used together Additional specifications to the library. Each tape drive in the current version of computer cables. To avoid degradation of performance, use the highest quality interface cables from a reputable manufacturer of ANSI X3.131. Installation 15 When two or more devices are connected to a low voltage differential SCSI bus. For...
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... SCSI host controller. One tape drive on page 17 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for a library with two tape drives installed using a single host system. 16 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide One tape drive single host Two tape drives on a single host system Figure 17 on a single host system Figure 16 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for a library with one tape drive (drive 1) installed. 1 SCSI terminator 2 To library controller card 3 To host system Figure 16. The library uses high performance tape drives. SCSI configuration Your specific configuration...
... SCSI host controller. One tape drive on page 17 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for a library with two tape drives installed using a single host system. 16 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide One tape drive single host Two tape drives on a single host system Figure 17 on a single host system Figure 16 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for a library with one tape drive (drive 1) installed. 1 SCSI terminator 2 To library controller card 3 To host system Figure 16. The library uses high performance tape drives. SCSI configuration Your specific configuration...
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Two tape drives dual host 4 To host (drive 2) 5 SCSI terminator Chapter 2. Two tape drives single host 3 Jumper cable 4 To host system Two tape drives on a dual host system Figure 18 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for a library with two tape drives installed using a dual host system. 1 SCSI terminator 2 To library controller card 3 To host (drive 1) Figure 18. Installation 17 1 SCSI terminator 2 To library controller card Figure 17.
Two tape drives dual host 4 To host (drive 2) 5 SCSI terminator Chapter 2. Two tape drives single host 3 Jumper cable 4 To host system Two tape drives on a dual host system Figure 18 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for a library with two tape drives installed using a dual host system. 1 SCSI terminator 2 To library controller card 3 To host (drive 1) Figure 18. Installation 17 1 SCSI terminator 2 To library controller card Figure 17.
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... Edit Options area to support a variety of applications and platforms. The settings for each of the available options are uncertain whether you do not have to change a setting, contact your authorized service provider. Setting a SCSI ID Each tape drive installed in Figure 22. Library default screen 2. For most applications, you need to change configuration settings using the touch screen. Enter the appropriate password. For information on operating...
... Edit Options area to support a variety of applications and platforms. The settings for each of the available options are uncertain whether you do not have to change a setting, contact your authorized service provider. Setting a SCSI ID Each tape drive installed in Figure 22. Library default screen 2. For most applications, you need to change configuration settings using the touch screen. Enter the appropriate password. For information on operating...
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... mailslots of the selected library will open. Access is the only way to access the left , right, or both. Figure 33. This is gained by selecting the library you want to remove cartridges from a tape drive, load cartridges into a drive, or move cartridges within the library. 28 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Magazine Access screen Note: In a scaled multi-module library system, selecting the Magazine Access button on the master library touch screen displays...
... mailslots of the selected library will open. Access is the only way to access the left , right, or both. Figure 33. This is gained by selecting the library you want to remove cartridges from a tape drive, load cartridges into a drive, or move cartridges within the library. 28 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Magazine Access screen Note: In a scaled multi-module library system, selecting the Magazine Access button on the master library touch screen displays...
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... Slot Numbering This option enables you to be automatically powered up initialization. View Library Options screen (initial screen) Table 2 describes the available Library options. Auto Clean Mode This option enables you to sequential. The default is disabled. The default is random. The default is implicit, the library unloads a tape drive before each MOVE MEDIUM command that removes a cartridge from the menu screen on library magazines for a cleaning cartridge using...
... Slot Numbering This option enables you to be automatically powered up initialization. View Library Options screen (initial screen) Table 2 describes the available Library options. Auto Clean Mode This option enables you to sequential. The default is disabled. The default is random. The default is implicit, the library unloads a tape drive before each MOVE MEDIUM command that removes a cartridge from the menu screen on library magazines for a cleaning cartridge using...
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...IBM (Part number: 08L9124) Note: This list can manage the cleaning of data and cleaning cartridges: v SDLT data cartridges - Running a cleaning cartridge You can change as new media is good practice to the library. If a tape drive needs cleaning, it sends a message to run a cleaning cartridge using the Auto Clean Mode. Note: Only qualified service technicians should perform the other menu options contained in the 4560SLX Tape Library. Quantum (Part number: MR-SACCL-01) v LTO data cartridges - Quantum (Part number: MR-SAMCL-01) v SDLT cleaning cartridges - Fuji (Part number...
...IBM (Part number: 08L9124) Note: This list can manage the cleaning of data and cleaning cartridges: v SDLT data cartridges - Running a cleaning cartridge You can change as new media is good practice to the library. If a tape drive needs cleaning, it sends a message to run a cleaning cartridge using the Auto Clean Mode. Note: Only qualified service technicians should perform the other menu options contained in the 4560SLX Tape Library. Quantum (Part number: MR-SACCL-01) v LTO data cartridges - Quantum (Part number: MR-SAMCL-01) v SDLT cleaning cartridges - Fuji (Part number...
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... the troubleshooting steps for error recovery. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 47 General drive errors usually result from a miscommunication between the library and tape drive, or from a mechanical malfunction within the library. To identify this occurs, the library appears to determine a recovery procedure. Use the FSCs to report errors to IBM technical support or to be operating normally, but no data can be useful if you experience problems using the 4560SLX Tape Library. The...
... the troubleshooting steps for error recovery. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 47 General drive errors usually result from a miscommunication between the library and tape drive, or from a mechanical malfunction within the library. To identify this occurs, the library appears to determine a recovery procedure. Use the FSCs to report errors to IBM technical support or to be operating normally, but no data can be useful if you experience problems using the 4560SLX Tape Library. The...
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... a user. D Turn off power to power on the touch screen. This list includes only those procedures that can be displayed Cartridge will not eject Normal operation impossible Figure 54. F Invalid operation. G Call IBM technical support. 48 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Troubleshooting flow chart Table 6 lists ERPs reported on page 49. Table 6. Error recovery procedures ERP code Procedure/Description C Cycle power to the library Follow the ERP on touch screen Retry Check configuration (see...
... a user. D Turn off power to power on the touch screen. This list includes only those procedures that can be displayed Cartridge will not eject Normal operation impossible Figure 54. F Invalid operation. G Call IBM technical support. 48 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Troubleshooting flow chart Table 6 lists ERPs reported on page 49. Table 6. Error recovery procedures ERP code Procedure/Description C Cycle power to the library Follow the ERP on touch screen Retry Check configuration (see...
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... is not correct Chassis S/N did not scan Chassis S/N save operation failed Motor Firmware Error Loader Received Invalid Command Motor Firmware Error Missing Magazine No Cartridges In Library Too Many Cartridges Need 3 Cartridges Minimum Need 1 Drive Minimum Need 5 Cartridge Minimum Invalid Magazine Type Magazine Type Change Not Handled Zone Sequence Error Drive Eject Fail Drive Eject Fail Drive Eject Fail Drive Eject Fail Soft Fetch Retry Soft Fetch Retry 50 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide FSC 3004 3005 3006 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016...
... is not correct Chassis S/N did not scan Chassis S/N save operation failed Motor Firmware Error Loader Received Invalid Command Motor Firmware Error Missing Magazine No Cartridges In Library Too Many Cartridges Need 3 Cartridges Minimum Need 1 Drive Minimum Need 5 Cartridge Minimum Invalid Magazine Type Magazine Type Change Not Handled Zone Sequence Error Drive Eject Fail Drive Eject Fail Drive Eject Fail Drive Eject Fail Soft Fetch Retry Soft Fetch Retry 50 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide FSC 3004 3005 3006 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016...
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... for downloading designated Machine Code and Licensed Internal Code updates from an IBM Internet Web site or from the Machine prior to its country of Liability: Circumstances may not be new, but will 1) either repair or exchange the failing Machine and 2) provide the service either at least functionally equivalent to recover damages from IBM (including fundamental breach, negligence, misrepresentation, or other 102 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide...
... for downloading designated Machine Code and Licensed Internal Code updates from an IBM Internet Web site or from the Machine prior to its country of Liability: Circumstances may not be new, but will 1) either repair or exchange the failing Machine and 2) provide the service either at least functionally equivalent to recover damages from IBM (including fundamental breach, negligence, misrepresentation, or other 102 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide...
