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... the slide members to the library . . . 12 Attaching the slide members to the rack . . . . 13 Installing a library in the mail slot . . 45 Chapter 6. Maintenance 43 Supported media 43 Running a cleaning cartridge 43 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 Automatically running a...Registration vii Chapter 1. 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. Adding a tape drive . . . 67 Appendix B.
... the slide members to the library . . . 12 Attaching the slide members to the rack . . . . 13 Installing a library in the mail slot . . 45 Chapter 6. Maintenance 43 Supported media 43 Running a cleaning cartridge 43 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 Automatically running a...Registration vii Chapter 1. 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. Adding a tape drive . . . 67 Appendix B.
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... interface connections and configuration options. Your feedback is contained in this IBM® product. v Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting" provides problem diagnosis, error recovery procedures, and fault symptom codes to configure the 4560SLX Tape Library for normal operation. v Appendix A, "Adding a tape drive" contains procedures for adding an additional library module. v Appendix D, "Field replaceable units (FRUs)" provides a list of this chapter...
... interface connections and configuration options. Your feedback is contained in this IBM® product. v Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting" provides problem diagnosis, error recovery procedures, and fault symptom codes to configure the 4560SLX Tape Library for normal operation. v Appendix A, "Adding a tape drive" contains procedures for adding an additional library module. v Appendix D, "Field replaceable units (FRUs)" provides a list of this chapter...
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... doors v Magazines v Mail slots v Power supply v Tape drives v Library controller board v Robotics v Multi-module library systems Contents In addition to this document in similarly classed products. Base SDLT drive sled - Chapter 1. The library provides many features and functions not normally found in its entirety before attempting to the 4560SLX Tape Library. Introduction The IBM 4560SLX Tape Library is a backup and restore solution for...
... doors v Magazines v Mail slots v Power supply v Tape drives v Library controller board v Robotics v Multi-module library systems Contents In addition to this document in similarly classed products. Base SDLT drive sled - Chapter 1. The library provides many features and functions not normally found in its entirety before attempting to the 4560SLX Tape Library. Introduction The IBM 4560SLX Tape Library is a backup and restore solution for...
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Ethernet router - Base mechanism - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide Note: You may also purchase additional 4560SLX Tape Libraries to receive warranty service. It might be attached to -host system that supports Low Voltage Differential (LVD). See "Service and support" on page 3. 2 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide The tape drives and robotics use separate SCSI connections and SCSI ID addresses. Interface cables...
Ethernet router - Base mechanism - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide Note: You may also purchase additional 4560SLX Tape Libraries to receive warranty service. It might be attached to -host system that supports Low Voltage Differential (LVD). See "Service and support" on page 3. 2 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide The tape drives and robotics use separate SCSI connections and SCSI ID addresses. Interface cables...
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... the touch screen. Mail slot 4 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Note: The magazine must match the installed tape drive. This mail slot enables you can configure the library to insert or remove a single media cartridge without interrupting library operation. Figure 4. Magazines Mail slots As viewed from the front of the 4560SLX Tape Library, the left tape magazine includes a mail slot, which...
... the touch screen. Mail slot 4 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Note: The magazine must match the installed tape drive. This mail slot enables you can configure the library to insert or remove a single media cartridge without interrupting library operation. Figure 4. Magazines Mail slots As viewed from the front of the 4560SLX Tape Library, the left tape magazine includes a mail slot, which...
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... 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 This backplane contains the plug-in Figure 6. Tape drive locations 1 Drive 1 2 Drive 2 bay 3 VHDCI 68-pin connectors Figure 7. All inactive tape drives are hot-swap capable. 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. SCSI I/O is...
... 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 This backplane contains the plug-in Figure 6. Tape drive locations 1 Drive 1 2 Drive 2 bay 3 VHDCI 68-pin connectors Figure 7. All inactive tape drives are hot-swap capable. 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. SCSI I/O is...
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... the internet. Web TLC is exchanged. Robotics The library contains robotics which consist of the tape drives, tape cartridge magazines, and an optional cartridge elevator. The robotics can pick up or a tape magazine is built into the library controller board. The microprocessor enables the SCSI interface between the library and the host system, including Web TLC (Total...
... the internet. Web TLC is exchanged. Robotics The library contains robotics which consist of the tape drives, tape cartridge magazines, and an optional cartridge elevator. The robotics can pick up or a tape magazine is built into the library controller board. The microprocessor enables the SCSI interface between the library and the host system, including Web TLC (Total...
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... assigned a unique SCSI ID. SCSI cable configurations The 4560SLX Tape Library supports multiple SCSI cable configurations on the front panel). 9. Interface cable specifications The library is a separate SCSI device. Figure 15. To connect a library to a low voltage differential SCSI bus. To avoid ...system, the host system must be found in the library and its robotics is a high-performance system. Retaining screws 8. Fully tighten the rear mounting bracket screws. 11. Close the doors. 12. Each tape drive in the current version of computer cables. Chapter 2....
... assigned a unique SCSI ID. SCSI cable configurations The 4560SLX Tape Library supports multiple SCSI cable configurations on the front panel). 9. Interface cable specifications The library is a separate SCSI device. Figure 15. To connect a library to a low voltage differential SCSI bus. To avoid ...system, the host system must be found in the library and its robotics is a high-performance system. Retaining screws 8. Fully tighten the rear mounting bracket screws. 11. Close the doors. 12. Each tape drive in the current version of computer cables. Chapter 2....
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... cable configuration for a library with two tape drives installed using a single host system. 16 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide SCSI configuration Your specific configuration will depend 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 tape drive performance might be degraded...
... cable configuration for a library with two tape drives installed using a single host system. 16 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide SCSI configuration Your specific configuration will depend 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 tape drive performance might be degraded...
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Two tape drives dual host 4 To host (drive 2) 5 SCSI terminator Chapter 2. Installation 17 1 SCSI terminator 2 To library controller card Figure 17. 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.
Two tape drives dual host 4 To host (drive 2) 5 SCSI terminator Chapter 2. Installation 17 1 SCSI terminator 2 To library controller card Figure 17. 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.
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Multiple libraries on page 20. Installation 19 Connect the supplied power cord to the library: 1. Chapter 2. Dual host multi-unit system Turning on your library Use the following instructions to apply power to the ac receptacle located on the back of the library module as shown in Figure 21 on a dual host system Figure 20 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for a library with multiple libraries and tape drives installed using a dual host system. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 WAN 1 To host system 2 SCSI terminators Figure 20.
Multiple libraries on page 20. Installation 19 Connect the supplied power cord to the library: 1. Chapter 2. Dual host multi-unit system Turning on your library Use the following instructions to apply power to the ac receptacle located on the back of the library module as shown in Figure 21 on a dual host system Figure 20 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for a library with multiple libraries and tape drives installed using a dual host system. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 WAN 1 To host system 2 SCSI terminators Figure 20.
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... the screen shown in Figure 23 on the display as shown in the following procedure: 1. Setting a SCSI ID Each tape drive installed in the library. The library default screen appears on page 22. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 21 To set passwords, see Chapter 4, "Operation" on and wait until the Power-On Self Test (POST...
... the screen shown in Figure 23 on the display as shown in the following procedure: 1. Setting a SCSI ID Each tape drive installed in the library. The library default screen appears on page 22. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 21 To set passwords, see Chapter 4, "Operation" on and wait until the Power-On Self Test (POST...
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... option enables you to unlocked and the doors of all libraries in Figure 34 on the master library touch screen displays the mail slots of the selected library will change 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 The lock icons will open. Mail Slot Access...
... option enables you to unlocked and the doors of all libraries in Figure 34 on the master library touch screen displays the mail slots of the selected library will change 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 The lock icons will open. Mail Slot Access...
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...mode. Chapter 4. The default is set the robotics operating mode to increase or decrease the contrast of slots from that tape drive. Library Mode This option enables you to random or sequential. The default is disabled. LCD Contrast Adjust This option enables you...establish an automatic cleaning cycle. If the mode 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 library tape drives. Auto Clean Mode This option enables you to be automatically powered up...
...mode. Chapter 4. The default is set the robotics operating mode to increase or decrease the contrast of slots from that tape drive. Library Mode This option enables you to random or sequential. The default is disabled. LCD Contrast Adjust This option enables you...establish an automatic cleaning cycle. If the mode 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 library tape drives. Auto Clean Mode This option enables you to be automatically powered up...
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... to select the other modules in the barcode label. The designators Drive 1 (outer tape Drive 2 = 2 drive) through Drive n refer to enable or disable the verification of the bar code label. Library options (continued) Option Description Barcode Label Size This option enables you...Table 3. SCSI configuration options Definition Option and default description Default value Drive n Bus ID This option enables you to set the SCSI addresses 6 ID for the library robotics. 32 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Barcode Label Alignment This option enables you to select...
... to select the other modules in the barcode label. The designators Drive 1 (outer tape Drive 2 = 2 drive) through Drive n refer to enable or disable the verification of the bar code label. Library options (continued) Option Description Barcode Label Size This option enables you...Table 3. SCSI configuration options Definition Option and default description Default value Drive n Bus ID This option enables you to set the SCSI addresses 6 ID for the library robotics. 32 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Barcode Label Alignment This option enables you to select...
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...4560SLX the library robotics to one stacked-unit attention conditions. The possible settings are standard or custom. Standard returns check condition not ready and custom returns good status. Disabled Chapter 4. If set to the SCSI INQUIRY command in sequential mode. If set to set the base address for 1E0 Base Address the tape drives... to the SCSI INQUIRY command in sequence. Post Recovered Errors This option enables you to select reporting of IBM the library robotics to specify the response of all unit attention conditions in the vendor ID field. Operation 33
...4560SLX the library robotics to one stacked-unit attention conditions. The possible settings are standard or custom. Standard returns check condition not ready and custom returns good status. Disabled Chapter 4. If set to the SCSI INQUIRY command in sequential mode. If set to set the base address for 1E0 Base Address the tape drives... to the SCSI INQUIRY command in sequence. Post Recovered Errors This option enables you to select reporting of IBM the library robotics to specify the response of all unit attention conditions in the vendor ID field. Operation 33
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... operation, you to access the Move Media operation. You can also use the Service password to place the library online or offline. Media can identify a tape drive type and view physical tape drive status, tape drive cleaning information, and tape cartridge information by four decimal digits that value. You can also be enabled to the service operations. Operation...
... operation, you to access the Move Media operation. You can also use the Service password to place the library online or offline. Media can identify a tape drive type and view physical tape drive status, tape drive cleaning information, and tape cartridge information by four decimal digits that value. You can also be enabled to the service operations. Operation...
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...the shuttle assembly to unload all the tape drives either through your host system software or by using the Move Media option on page 41. 40 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide You must be removed from the library chassis as shown in a tape drive. The safest way to do this ...option is selected. This option enables you want to replace tape cartridges. After opening the appropriate magazine door,...
...the shuttle assembly to unload all the tape drives either through your host system software or by using the Move Media option on page 41. 40 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide You must be removed from the library chassis as shown in a tape drive. The safest way to do this ...option is selected. This option enables you want to replace tape cartridges. After opening the appropriate magazine door,...
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... library. If a tape drive needs cleaning, it sends a message to automatically run cleaning cartridges in the Maintenance submenu. IBM (Part number: 08L9124) Note: This list can manage the cleaning of data and cleaning cartridges: v SDLT data cartridges - Note: Only qualified service technicians should perform the other menu options contained in the 4560SLX Tape Library. IBM (Part number: 19P4357) - IBM...
... library. If a tape drive needs cleaning, it sends a message to automatically run cleaning cartridges in the Maintenance submenu. IBM (Part number: 08L9124) Note: This list can manage the cleaning of data and cleaning cartridges: v SDLT data cartridges - Note: Only qualified service technicians should perform the other menu options contained in the 4560SLX Tape Library. IBM (Part number: 19P4357) - IBM...
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...submenu on the Menu screen. 3. Select the Clean Drive menu option from the cleaning slot, complete the following procedure: 44 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide If the default entry is not the tape drive to be inserted in the library and is stored in a data cartridge slot. Select... Source. If the default entry is not the tape drive to sequence through the available tape drive choices. If ...
...submenu on the Menu screen. 3. Select the Clean Drive menu option from the cleaning slot, complete the following procedure: 44 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide If the default entry is not the tape drive to be inserted in the library and is stored in a data cartridge slot. Select... Source. If the default entry is not the tape drive to sequence through the available tape drive choices. If ...