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IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide GC27-2130-08
IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide GC27-2130-08
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IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide GC27-2130-08
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...; Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2007, 2009. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. v IBM TotalStorage and System Storage Tape Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide, GC35-0154-17. Before using this information and the product that it supports, be sure to read the general...
...; Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2007, 2009. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. v IBM TotalStorage and System Storage Tape Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide, GC35-0154-17. Before using this information and the product that it supports, be sure to read the general...
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... Source Device Driver - Introduction 1 Purpose 1 IBM Tape Products 1 Chapter 2. Linux Tape and Medium Changer Device Driver 93 Purpose 93 Data Flow 93 Product Requirements 94 Installation and Configuration Instructions . . . . 96 Tape Drive, Media, and Device Driver Parameters 102 Special Files 107 Control Path Failover Support for Tape Libraries 108 Data Path Failover and Load Balancing Support for Tape Drives 150 System-Managed...
... Source Device Driver - Introduction 1 Purpose 1 IBM Tape Products 1 Chapter 2. Linux Tape and Medium Changer Device Driver 93 Purpose 93 Data Flow 93 Product Requirements 94 Installation and Configuration Instructions . . . . 96 Tape Drive, Media, and Device Driver Parameters 102 Special Files 107 Control Path Failover Support for Tape Libraries 108 Data Path Failover and Load Balancing Support for Tape Drives 150 System-Managed...
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...IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide Scan Menu Commands . . . 317 Graphical Edition - Tape Utility Program (tapeutil) . . . 362 HP-UX System - Tape Utility Program (tapeutil) 375 Linux System - HP-UX 221 Linux 228 Solaris 234 Windows 240 TRU64 247 SGI IRIX 253 Chapter 10. Managing the Microcode on the IBM Tape Drive 357 AIX System 357 HP-UX System 358 Linux System... 358 Solaris System 358 Microsoft Windows System 358 Tru64 System 359 Appendix D. Tapeutil ...
...IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide Scan Menu Commands . . . 317 Graphical Edition - Tape Utility Program (tapeutil) . . . 362 HP-UX System - Tape Utility Program (tapeutil) 375 Linux System - HP-UX 221 Linux 228 Solaris 234 Windows 240 TRU64 247 SGI IRIX 253 Chapter 10. Managing the Microcode on the IBM Tape Drive 357 AIX System 357 HP-UX System 358 Linux System... 358 Solaris System 358 Microsoft Windows System 358 Tru64 System 359 Appendix D. Tapeutil ...
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... Volume Query 198 38. Test Results 279 79. System Test Results 288 86. Transfer Size 325 v Figures 1. Current Attachment Array 2 2. Data Flow for Tru64 Device Driver and IBM 3590 Tape Drive 191 34. Data Flow for Linux Device Driver (lin_tape) 94 12. Data Flow for HP-UX Device Driver (ATDD) 56 10. Example of Data Path Failover...
... Volume Query 198 38. Test Results 279 79. System Test Results 288 86. Transfer Size 325 v Figures 1. Current Attachment Array 2 2. Data Flow for Tru64 Device Driver and IBM 3590 Tape Drive 191 34. Data Flow for Linux Device Driver (lin_tape) 94 12. Data Flow for HP-UX Device Driver (ATDD) 56 10. Example of Data Path Failover...
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Command Parameter Results 330 105. Linux Command Line Help Display . . . . 386 106. Symbolic Values 423 vi IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide Command Parameters 329 | 104. System Test 327 | 101. Tapeutil Control Center 328 | 102. Example of Library Mode 409 108. Tape Drive Commands 329 | 103. Example of Base Mode 408 107. 99. Tape Usage 326 100.
Command Parameter Results 330 105. Linux Command Line Help Display . . . . 386 106. Symbolic Values 423 vi IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide Command Parameters 329 | 104. System Test 327 | 101. Tapeutil Control Center 328 | 102. Example of Library Mode 409 108. Tape Drive Commands 329 | 103. Example of Base Mode 408 107. 99. Tape Usage 326 100.
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... by 13. Interoperability between IPv4 and IPv6 Clients 22. IBMtape Install or Update 128 and Servers 20 23. Solaris Device Driver - Equipment 5. Special Files for IBM TotalStorage Tape 33. Configuration Parameters Recognized by Operating System 9 20. Trace Flags 87 IBMtape 141 14. Problems, Reasons, and Solutions . . . . . 89 28. Tracing Facility 157 Installation 97 30...
... by 13. Interoperability between IPv4 and IPv6 Clients 22. IBMtape Install or Update 128 and Servers 20 23. Solaris Device Driver - Equipment 5. Special Files for IBM TotalStorage Tape 33. Configuration Parameters Recognized by Operating System 9 20. Trace Flags 87 IBMtape 141 14. Problems, Reasons, and Solutions . . . . . 89 28. Tracing Facility 157 Installation 97 30...
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... the IBM System Storage™ TS1120 Tape Drive: v IBM System Storage TS1120 Tape Drive and Controller Introduction and Planning Guide, GA32-0555 v IBM System Storage TS1120 Tape Drive and Controller Operator Guide, GA32-0556 v IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library Operator Guide, GA32-0560 v IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library Introduction and Planning Guide, GA32-0559 v IBM System Storage 3953 Library Manager Model L05 Operator Guide, GA32-0558 v IBM System Storage 3953 Tape System Introduction and Planning Guide, GA32-0557 IBM Ultrium Tape Drive Models T800...
... the IBM System Storage™ TS1120 Tape Drive: v IBM System Storage TS1120 Tape Drive and Controller Introduction and Planning Guide, GA32-0555 v IBM System Storage TS1120 Tape Drive and Controller Operator Guide, GA32-0556 v IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library Operator Guide, GA32-0560 v IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library Introduction and Planning Guide, GA32-0559 v IBM System Storage 3953 Library Manager Model L05 Operator Guide, GA32-0558 v IBM System Storage 3953 Tape System Introduction and Planning Guide, GA32-0557 IBM Ultrium Tape Drive Models T800...
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... 3580 Tape Drive Models L33/L3H Quick Reference, GC26-7709 IBM System Storage TS2340 Tape Drive The following publications relate to the IBM System Storage TS2340 Tape Drive [also known as IBM LTO4 (TS2340)]: v IBM System Storage TS2340 Tape Drive Models L43/S43 Setup, Operator, and Service Guide, GC27-2103 v IBM System Storage TS2340 Tape Drive Models L43/S43 Quick Reference Card, GC27-2104 IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library (also known as IBM TotalStorage UltraScalable Tape Library 3584) The following publications relate to the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library: v IBM System Storage...
... 3580 Tape Drive Models L33/L3H Quick Reference, GC26-7709 IBM System Storage TS2340 Tape Drive The following publications relate to the IBM System Storage TS2340 Tape Drive [also known as IBM LTO4 (TS2340)]: v IBM System Storage TS2340 Tape Drive Models L43/S43 Setup, Operator, and Service Guide, GC27-2103 v IBM System Storage TS2340 Tape Drive Models L43/S43 Quick Reference Card, GC27-2104 IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library (also known as IBM TotalStorage UltraScalable Tape Library 3584) The following publications relate to the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library: v IBM System Storage...
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... 3570 Tape Subsystem Operator's Guide, GA32-0345 v IBM Magstar MP 3570 Tape Subsystem Introduction and Planning Guide, GA32-0348 v IBM Magstar MP 3570 Tape Subsystem Hardware Reference, GA32-0365 v IBM Magstar MP 3570 Tape Subsystem Hardware Reference C-Series Models, GA32-0394 IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Subsystem The following publications relate to the IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Subsystem: xii IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation...
... 3570 Tape Subsystem Operator's Guide, GA32-0345 v IBM Magstar MP 3570 Tape Subsystem Introduction and Planning Guide, GA32-0348 v IBM Magstar MP 3570 Tape Subsystem Hardware Reference, GA32-0365 v IBM Magstar MP 3570 Tape Subsystem Hardware Reference C-Series Models, GA32-0394 IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Subsystem The following publications relate to the IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Subsystem: xii IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation...
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... The following URL relates to SGI systems: http://www.sgi.com Other Publications IBM Storage Area Network Data Gateway Installation and User's Guide, SC26-7304 Additional Information The following publication contains additional information related to the IBM tape drive, medium changer, and library device drivers: v American National Standards Institute Small Computer System Interface X3T9.2/86-109 X3.180...
... The following URL relates to SGI systems: http://www.sgi.com Other Publications IBM Storage Area Network Data Gateway Installation and User's Guide, SC26-7304 Additional Information The following publication contains additional information related to the IBM tape drive, medium changer, and library device drivers: v American National Standards Institute Small Computer System Interface X3T9.2/86-109 X3.180...
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...additional sections. Preface xv for the section. Ignore the page number appearing on these operating systems for your specified range of pages. Repeat these steps: 1. Attention: There is based on the page controls... for the Table of operating system/platform; Note: When selecting the page range for the section you must repeat the process above,... and note the page number. 2. Special Printing Instructions This Tape Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide contains different sections for this entire book.
...additional sections. Preface xv for the section. Ignore the page number appearing on these operating systems for your specified range of pages. Repeat these steps: 1. Attention: There is based on the page controls... for the Table of operating system/platform; Note: When selecting the page range for the section you must repeat the process above,... and note the page number. 2. Special Printing Instructions This Tape Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide contains different sections for this entire book.
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...advanced functions needed by full tape management systems. Whenever possible, the driver is designed to take advantage of the features provided by the IBM tape drives and medium changer devices. IBM Tape Products The IBM Tape product family provides an excellent...storage and performance requirements. Please note that some independent software vendor (ISV) applications have certain device driver requirements. Introduction This publication describes the IBM Tape and Medium Changer Device Drivers for AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows and Tru64 operating systems. Not all operating systems...
...advanced functions needed by full tape management systems. Whenever possible, the driver is designed to take advantage of the features provided by the IBM tape drives and medium changer devices. IBM Tape Products The IBM Tape product family provides an excellent...storage and performance requirements. Please note that some independent software vendor (ISV) applications have certain device driver requirements. Introduction This publication describes the IBM Tape and Medium Changer Device Drivers for AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows and Tru64 operating systems. Not all operating systems...
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Introduction 3 2 4 11 System Storage 1 10 8 9 5 6 7 System Storage dd000004 Figure 1. Current Attachment Array 1 Open Systems Server 2 IBM Virtualization Engine TS7520/TS7530 3 IBM Virtualization Engine TS7650 4 IBM TS2230/TS2240 Ultrium 3/4 Half-High Tape Drive 5 IBM TS2340 (or 3580) Ultrium 3/4 Full-High Tape Drive 6 IBM TS1120/TS1130 Tape Drive [also known as Enterprise] 7 IBM TS3200 Tape Library 8 IBM TS3500 Tape Library 9 IBM TS3310 Tape Library 10 IBM TS3400 Tape Library 11 IBM TS3100 Tape Library Figure 2 on page 3 illustrates an Ultrium...
Introduction 3 2 4 11 System Storage 1 10 8 9 5 6 7 System Storage dd000004 Figure 1. Current Attachment Array 1 Open Systems Server 2 IBM Virtualization Engine TS7520/TS7530 3 IBM Virtualization Engine TS7650 4 IBM TS2230/TS2240 Ultrium 3/4 Half-High Tape Drive 5 IBM TS2340 (or 3580) Ultrium 3/4 Full-High Tape Drive 6 IBM TS1120/TS1130 Tape Drive [also known as Enterprise] 7 IBM TS3200 Tape Library 8 IBM TS3500 Tape Library 9 IBM TS3310 Tape Library 10 IBM TS3400 Tape Library 11 IBM TS3100 Tape Library Figure 2 on page 3 illustrates an Ultrium...
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... overhead. Introduction Open Systems Server IBM Tape Device Driver IBM Tape Drive Medium Changer Robot IBM IBM Tape Library Tape Drive Figure 2. IBM Virtualization Engine TS7650 Disk storage can help enhance performance and provide the capacity needed for businesses requiring backup or low-cost, real-time archival storage of redundant data creating more capacity. This model incorporates the Linear Tape Open (LTO) IBM Ultrium 3 Half-High Tape Drive. The TS2240...
... overhead. Introduction Open Systems Server IBM Tape Device Driver IBM Tape Drive Medium Changer Robot IBM IBM Tape Library Tape Drive Figure 2. IBM Virtualization Engine TS7650 Disk storage can help enhance performance and provide the capacity needed for businesses requiring backup or low-cost, real-time archival storage of redundant data creating more capacity. This model incorporates the Linear Tape Open (LTO) IBM Ultrium 3 Half-High Tape Drive. The TS2240...
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... capacity (1600 GB with 3 Gbps SAS connectivity. IBM System Storage TS3200 Tape Library The IBM System Storage TS3200 Tape Library Express Model offers high capacity and performance technology for the midrange open system servers. It provides higher levels of up to 100 MB/sec. IBM TotalStorage 3580 (Ultrium) Tape Drive (Models L33 and L3H) The IBM TotalStorage 3580 Tape Drive Model L33/L3H offers high-capacity, performance, and...
... capacity (1600 GB with 3 Gbps SAS connectivity. IBM System Storage TS3200 Tape Library The IBM System Storage TS3200 Tape Library Express Model offers high capacity and performance technology for the midrange open system servers. It provides higher levels of up to 100 MB/sec. IBM TotalStorage 3580 (Ultrium) Tape Drive (Models L33 and L3H) The IBM TotalStorage 3580 Tape Drive Model L33/L3H offers high-capacity, performance, and...
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... the Model F28 comes with uncompressed data transfer rates of up to 200 GB with a Native Switched Fabric Fibre Channel attachment, for connection to 35 MB per unit. The drive supports native tape capacities of up to a wide spectrum of system 6 IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide IBM TotalStorage Ultrium External Tape Drive 3580 The IBM TotalStorage Ultrium External Tape Drive...
... the Model F28 comes with uncompressed data transfer rates of up to 200 GB with a Native Switched Fabric Fibre Channel attachment, for connection to 35 MB per unit. The drive supports native tape capacities of up to a wide spectrum of system 6 IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide IBM TotalStorage Ultrium External Tape Drive 3580 The IBM TotalStorage Ultrium External Tape Drive...