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First Edition (August 2002) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2002. Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in Appendix E, "Warranty information" on page 99 and Appendix F, "Notices" on page 111.
First Edition (August 2002) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2002. Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in Appendix E, "Warranty information" on page 99 and Appendix F, "Notices" on page 111.
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... procedures (ERPs 47 Fault symptom codes (FSCs 49 Chapter 7. Introduction 1 Contents 1 Configurations 1 Library interfaces 2 Front panel 2 Magazine doors 3 Magazines 4 Mail slots 4 Power supply 5 Tape drives 6 Library controller board 6 Robotics 7 Multi-module library systems 8 Chapter 2. Maintenance 43 Supported media 43 Running a cleaning cartridge 43 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 Automatically running a cleaning cartridge . . . 43 Manually running a cleaning cartridge...
... procedures (ERPs 47 Fault symptom codes (FSCs 49 Chapter 7. Introduction 1 Contents 1 Configurations 1 Library interfaces 2 Front panel 2 Magazine doors 3 Magazines 4 Mail slots 4 Power supply 5 Tape drives 6 Library controller board 6 Robotics 7 Multi-module library systems 8 Chapter 2. Maintenance 43 Supported media 43 Running a cleaning cartridge 43 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 Automatically running a cleaning cartridge . . . 43 Manually running a cleaning cartridge...
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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 - General Terms 101 Part 2 - Field replaceable units (... D. Notices 111 Trademarks 112 Electronic emission notices 112 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement 112 iv 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Cabling considerations for fail-over operation . . 88 Fail-over initiation 88 Restoring normal operation 89 Appendix C.
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 - General Terms 101 Part 2 - Field replaceable units (... D. Notices 111 Trademarks 112 Electronic emission notices 112 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement 112 iv 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Cabling considerations for fail-over operation . . 88 Fail-over initiation 88 Restoring normal operation 89 Appendix C.
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... through VHDCI 68-pin SCSI connectors located on page 99 for technical support information. Fibre Option User Guide v SDLT magazine option (Part number: 59P6661) - Base mechanism - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide Note: You may also purchase additional 4560SLX Tape Libraries to construct multi-module library configurations. The tape drives and robotics use separate SCSI connections and SCSI ID addresses.
... through VHDCI 68-pin SCSI connectors located on page 99 for technical support information. Fibre Option User Guide v SDLT magazine option (Part number: 59P6661) - Base mechanism - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide Note: You may also purchase additional 4560SLX Tape Libraries to construct multi-module library configurations. The tape drives and robotics use separate SCSI connections and SCSI ID addresses.
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... 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 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. Tape drive locations 1 Drive 1 2 Drive 2 bay 3 VHDCI 68-pin connectors Figure 7. This backplane contains the plug-in Figure 6. All...
... 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 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. Tape drive locations 1 Drive 1 2 Drive 2 bay 3 VHDCI 68-pin connectors Figure 7. This backplane contains the plug-in Figure 6. All...
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... a 180° arc that consists of a cartridge shuttle, motor hardware, motor drives, and other support electronics. Introduction 7 Library controller adapter and PCI slots The library controller board contains a single microprocessor and associated logic devices to remotely monitor and control the tape library from any terminal on a local network or access the internet. Web TLC enables you...
... a 180° arc that consists of a cartridge shuttle, motor hardware, motor drives, and other support electronics. Introduction 7 Library controller adapter and PCI slots The library controller board contains a single microprocessor and associated logic devices to remotely monitor and control the tape library from any terminal on a local network or access the internet. Web TLC enables you...
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...to the cartridge elevator drive motor is switched from the original primary master library to the newly-assigned secondary master library. For multi-module applications, the top library module becomes the primary master module and all other libraries become the fail over... example, if the primary master library fails, you can be passed up or down between libraries in a multi-unit library configuration. Introduction 9 library control software as the secondary master library, communicating with the host system through the SCSI interface. The 4560SLX Tape Library supports fail-over mode.
...to the cartridge elevator drive motor is switched from the original primary master library to the newly-assigned secondary master library. For multi-module applications, the top library module becomes the primary master module and all other libraries become the fail over... example, if the primary master library fails, you can be passed up or down between libraries in a multi-unit library configuration. Introduction 9 library control software as the secondary master library, communicating with the host system through the SCSI interface. The 4560SLX Tape Library supports fail-over mode.
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.... Close the doors. 12. To connect a library to a low voltage differential SCSI bus. Chapter 2. Retaining screws 8. Each tape drive in the current version of computer cables. For information on assigning SCSI IDs, see "Setting a SCSI ID" on the ...cables from a reputable manufacturer of ANSI X3.131. 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 with the library should meet the following cable specifications: v Shielded or double-shielded as ...
.... Close the doors. 12. To connect a library to a low voltage differential SCSI bus. Chapter 2. Retaining screws 8. Each tape drive in the current version of computer cables. For information on assigning SCSI IDs, see "Setting a SCSI ID" on the ...cables from a reputable manufacturer of ANSI X3.131. 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 with the library should meet the following cable specifications: v Shielded or double-shielded as ...
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Setting a SCSI ID Each tape drive installed in Figure 22. The library default screen appears on how to change a setting, contact your authorized service provider. Figure 22. For instructions on the display as shown in the library requires a unique SCSI ID. For most applications, you do ...to support a variety of applications and platforms. The settings for each of the available options are uncertain whether you are stored in non-volatile memory in the following procedure: 1. For information on operating the touch screen, see "Passwords" on page 22. © Copyright IBM ...
Setting a SCSI ID Each tape drive installed in Figure 22. The library default screen appears on how to change a setting, contact your authorized service provider. Figure 22. For instructions on the display as shown in the library requires a unique SCSI ID. For most applications, you do ...to support a variety of applications and platforms. The settings for each of the available options are uncertain whether you are stored in non-volatile memory in the following procedure: 1. For information on operating the touch screen, see "Passwords" on page 22. © Copyright IBM ...
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... available from the library default screen: v Technical support information v Mail slot access v Magazine access v Move media v LCD contrast control v Menu v Online v Status v Power Technical support information Select the Contact IBM button on page 28...library. This option enables you to access the mail slot while the library is always the first tape cartridge slot in Figure 32 on the top left side door of the library default screen to open . Operation This chapter describes how to operate the 4560SLX Tape Library. Chapter 4. It can be password protected. © Copyright IBM...
... available from the library default screen: v Technical support information v Mail slot access v Magazine access v Move media v LCD contrast control v Menu v Online v Status v Power Technical support information Select the Contact IBM button on page 28...library. This option enables you to access the mail slot while the library is always the first tape cartridge slot in Figure 32 on the top left side door of the library default screen to open . Operation This chapter describes how to operate the 4560SLX Tape Library. Chapter 4. It can be password protected. © Copyright IBM...
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...that supports this feature. 1 Left magazine 2 Right magazine Figure 50. This option enables you to insert or remove a single tape without removing the entire magazine. Note: Handle and store tape cartridges in Figure 51. You access the mail slot using the Mail Slot Access option from the library default... screen. The mail slot feature enables you to the front of the magazine. Note that the bar code labels are facing outward. Operation 41 Insert tape cartridges so that the lowest numbered tape cartridge slot is shown in a ...
...that supports this feature. 1 Left magazine 2 Right magazine Figure 50. This option enables you to insert or remove a single tape without removing the entire magazine. Note: Handle and store tape cartridges in Figure 51. You access the mail slot using the Mail Slot Access option from the library default... screen. The mail slot feature enables you to the front of the magazine. Note that the bar code labels are facing outward. Operation 41 Insert tape cartridges so that the lowest numbered tape cartridge slot is shown in a ...
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...). Note: It is introduced. If a tape drive needs cleaning, it sends a message to run cleaning cartridges in the Maintenance submenu. IBM (Part number: 08L9120) - IBM (Part number: 08L9124) Note: This list can configure the library to replace and run a cleaning cartridge using... options contained in the 4560SLX Tape Library. Maxell (Part number: SDLT1/1800) - IBM (Part number: 35L1119) - Quantum (Part number: MR-SACCL-01) v LTO data cartridges - Imation (Part number: 0-51122-41089-5) v LTO cleaning cartridges - For a current list of supported brands of data and cleaning...
...). Note: It is introduced. If a tape drive needs cleaning, it sends a message to run cleaning cartridges in the Maintenance submenu. IBM (Part number: 08L9120) - IBM (Part number: 08L9124) Note: This list can configure the library to replace and run a cleaning cartridge using... options contained in the 4560SLX Tape Library. Maxell (Part number: SDLT1/1800) - IBM (Part number: 35L1119) - Quantum (Part number: MR-SACCL-01) v LTO data cartridges - Imation (Part number: 0-51122-41089-5) v LTO cleaning cartridges - For a current list of supported brands of data and cleaning...
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... experience problems using the 4560SLX Tape Library. Use the FSCs to report errors to IBM technical support or to correctly install and configure the library, see Chapter 2, "...Installation" on how to determine a recovery procedure. Troubleshooting The following information might be displayed on page 48 outlines the troubleshooting steps for error recovery. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 47 For information on page 11. Platform problems Incorrectly installing or configuring the 4560SLX Tape Drive...
... experience problems using the 4560SLX Tape Library. Use the FSCs to report errors to IBM technical support or to correctly install and configure the library, see Chapter 2, "...Installation" on how to determine a recovery procedure. Troubleshooting The following information might be displayed on page 48 outlines the troubleshooting steps for error recovery. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 47 For information on page 11. Platform problems Incorrectly installing or configuring the 4560SLX Tape Drive...
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... ERROR FSC might be safely performed by a user. Select parameters correctly and try again. G Call IBM technical support. 48 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Table 6. Normal front panel operation GENERAL DRIVE FSC and ERP displayed on touch screen Cycle the power to power on the touch screen. Error recovery procedures ERP code Procedure/Description C Cycle power...
... ERROR FSC might be safely performed by a user. Select parameters correctly and try again. G Call IBM technical support. 48 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Table 6. Normal front panel operation GENERAL DRIVE FSC and ERP displayed on touch screen Cycle the power to power on the touch screen. Error recovery procedures ERP code Procedure/Description C Cycle power...
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... Cnt Cmd SCSI Message Error SCSI Invalid Element SCSI No Pending Int. If an FSC continues, report it to IBM technical support. SCSI Invalid Int. Troubleshooting 49 Table 7. Firmware Error Drive Code Update Command Error Move Command Failure Open Mail Slot Fault Open Left Door Fault Open Right Door Fault Open ... Open DLT Handle Fault No IP Address Found No IP Address Mode Fault No Gateway Address Found Unknown Exchange For The Async message Drive In Error Drive In Error Motor Fault Condition Shuttle Tach Errors Picker Tach Errors Rotary Tach Errors FSC 0901 0902 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006...
... Cnt Cmd SCSI Message Error SCSI Invalid Element SCSI No Pending Int. If an FSC continues, report it to IBM technical support. SCSI Invalid Int. Troubleshooting 49 Table 7. Firmware Error Drive Code Update Command Error Move Command Failure Open Mail Slot Fault Open Left Door Fault Open Right Door Fault Open ... Open DLT Handle Fault No IP Address Found No IP Address Mode Fault No Gateway Address Found Unknown Exchange For The Async message Drive In Error Drive In Error Motor Fault Condition Shuttle Tach Errors Picker Tach Errors Rotary Tach Errors FSC 0901 0902 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006...
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If the same error occurs again, call IBM technical support. Troubleshooting 53 Fault symptom codes (continued) Message Invalid comm. get attempt Comm initialization error Put of a NULL comm Msg contains no comm Comm return address is unknown FSC ERP A005 C,G A006 C,G A007 C,G A008 C,G A009 C,G Note: If an error message is displayed that is not included in Table 7, write down the fault code number and follow the recovery procedure. Chapter 6. Table 7.
If the same error occurs again, call IBM technical support. Troubleshooting 53 Fault symptom codes (continued) Message Invalid comm. get attempt Comm initialization error Put of a NULL comm Msg contains no comm Comm return address is unknown FSC ERP A005 C,G A006 C,G A007 C,G A008 C,G A009 C,G Note: If an error message is displayed that is not included in Table 7, write down the fault code number and follow the recovery procedure. Chapter 6. Table 7.
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... Click Connect. Establish communications with the library fails again, contact IBM Technical Support. Using the NeoCenter utility The NeoCenter utility enables you to perform the following procedure: Note: Configuration addresses are supported. 4. Note the port you to...remote FTP server parameters v Setting SCSI parameters v Setting the SCSI identification v Setting library parameters v Setting the drives v Uploading data v Downloading data v Rebooting the library Establishing communication with your host To establish communication with your network system administrator for ...
... Click Connect. Establish communications with the library fails again, contact IBM Technical Support. Using the NeoCenter utility The NeoCenter utility enables you to perform the following procedure: Note: Configuration addresses are supported. 4. Note the port you to...remote FTP server parameters v Setting SCSI parameters v Setting the SCSI identification v Setting library parameters v Setting the drives v Uploading data v Downloading data v Rebooting the library Establishing communication with your host To establish communication with your network system administrator for ...
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... unavailable, contact IBM Technical Support. 4. Enter the library name. 6. This name will be displayed on many pages of specific system events. 5. Establish communications with the library. 2. Enter the name or IP address of up to four hosts that enable you to the library using a remote... SNMP traps To set e-mail addresses, complete the following procedure: Note: Configuration addresses are network specific. Establish communications with the library. 2. Enter up to four e-mail addresses. The SNMP tab panel displays fields that can receive SNMP traps. 3. Chapter 7....
... unavailable, contact IBM Technical Support. 4. Enter the library name. 6. This name will be displayed on many pages of specific system events. 5. Establish communications with the library. 2. Enter the name or IP address of up to four hosts that enable you to the library using a remote... SNMP traps To set e-mail addresses, complete the following procedure: Note: Configuration addresses are network specific. Establish communications with the library. 2. Enter up to four e-mail addresses. The SNMP tab panel displays fields that can receive SNMP traps. 3. Chapter 7....
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...to the Main screen. The Download Data to Neo Library prompt is verified; Download Data to remotely download flash image files that contain the updated firmware. If the download fails again, contact IBM Technical Support. 60 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Click OK to return to download ...in two stages. however, IBM periodically updates this code. First, the data is downloaded into RAM and is ...
...to the Main screen. The Download Data to Neo Library prompt is verified; Download Data to remotely download flash image files that contain the updated firmware. If the download fails again, contact IBM Technical Support. 60 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Click OK to return to download ...in two stages. however, IBM periodically updates this code. First, the data is downloaded into RAM and is ...
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... the rear of tape drives supported by the library. See Chapter 1, "Introduction" for a replacement. Save the blank panel for any damage. Carefully insert the tape drive into open cavities. 2. Figure 62. To add a tape drive, complete the following procedure: 1. Removing tape-drive blank panel 3. Adding a tape drive This appendix explains how to add a tape drive to IBM for a list of the library. If the tape drive has been...
... the rear of tape drives supported by the library. See Chapter 1, "Introduction" for a replacement. Save the blank panel for any damage. Carefully insert the tape drive into open cavities. 2. Figure 62. To add a tape drive, complete the following procedure: 1. Removing tape-drive blank panel 3. Adding a tape drive This appendix explains how to add a tape drive to IBM for a list of the library. If the tape drive has been...