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Failure to do so may impact your new IBM 4560SLX Tape Library at peak performance and reliability, follow the maintenance procedures described in Chapter 5, "Maintenance" on page 43. 4560SLX Tape Library User's Guide Important: To maintain your product warranty.
Failure to do so may impact your new IBM 4560SLX Tape Library at peak performance and reliability, follow the maintenance procedures described in Chapter 5, "Maintenance" on page 43. 4560SLX Tape Library User's Guide Important: To maintain your product warranty.
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... General Terms 101 Part 2 - Notices 111 Trademarks 112 Electronic emission notices 112 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement 112 iv 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide 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 ...
... General Terms 101 Part 2 - Notices 111 Trademarks 112 Electronic emission notices 112 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement 112 iv 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide 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 ...
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... this document in similarly classed products. Base LTO drive sled - 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. SCSI jumper cable - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v LTO drive upgrade option (Part number: 59P6658) - Please read...
... this document in similarly classed products. Base LTO drive sled - 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. SCSI jumper cable - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v LTO drive upgrade option (Part number: 59P6658) - Please read...
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... 1 on page 99 for technical support information. Interconnect cables (three) - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v Cartridge elevator extension option (Part number: 59P6663) - Base mechanism - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide Note: You may also purchase additional 4560SLX Tape Libraries to -host system that supports Low Voltage Differential (LVD). The drive SCSI I /O are provided through VHDCI 68-pin SCSI connectors located at...
... 1 on page 99 for technical support information. Interconnect cables (three) - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v Cartridge elevator extension option (Part number: 59P6663) - Base mechanism - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide Note: You may also purchase additional 4560SLX Tape Libraries to -host system that supports Low Voltage Differential (LVD). The drive SCSI I /O are provided through VHDCI 68-pin SCSI connectors located at...
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... on an SDLT drive. 1 Left magazine with integrated mail slot 2 Right magazine Figure 3. This mail slot enables you can configure the library to insert or remove a single media cartridge without interrupting library operation. The magazine doors are accessible through the magazine doors as shown in Figure 3. Mail slot 4 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide If a full tape cartridge magazine...
... on an SDLT drive. 1 Left magazine with integrated mail slot 2 Right magazine Figure 3. This mail slot enables you can configure the library to insert or remove a single media cartridge without interrupting library operation. The magazine doors are accessible through the magazine doors as shown in Figure 3. Mail slot 4 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide If a full tape cartridge magazine...
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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. 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. All inactive tape drives are hot...
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 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. All inactive tape drives are hot...
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... combination of modules, not exceeding a height of module and drive combinations. A library module system appears to be swapped without the server or library power needing to the host computer system and 8 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Stacked units are mounted in a removable drive shoe that can be cycled. The drives are interconnected through a rear-mounted cartridge elevator as shown...
... combination of modules, not exceeding a height of module and drive combinations. A library module system appears to be swapped without the server or library power needing to the host computer system and 8 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Stacked units are mounted in a removable drive shoe that can be cycled. The drives are interconnected through a rear-mounted cartridge elevator as shown...
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... provided. If you are installing the library on the IBM Netbay42 Enterprise rack, clip nuts ( 8 and 10 ) are provided. Rack mounting the library Attaching the slide members to the library To attach the slide members to the sides of the chassis using eight hex screws ( 2 ). 12 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Attach the inner slide members to the...
... provided. If you are installing the library on the IBM Netbay42 Enterprise rack, clip nuts ( 8 and 10 ) are provided. Rack mounting the library Attaching the slide members to the library To attach the slide members to the sides of the chassis using eight hex screws ( 2 ). 12 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Attach the inner slide members to the...
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... as far as shown in Figure 15 on each side of the front vertical rails as possible to lift the library.) 4. Lighten the library module by removing the drives. 3. Lift the library and visually align the inner and middle slide members. (It is good practice to use a mechanical lifter to ...members into the rack until the front panel touches the rack. 6. Install a clip or cage nut on page 15.) 14 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide With the doors open, attach the library to the rack using two 10-32 captive thumbscrews (located on the front panel inside the front doors). (See 1 and 2...
... as far as shown in Figure 15 on each side of the front vertical rails as possible to lift the library.) 4. Lighten the library module by removing the drives. 3. Lift the library and visually align the inner and middle slide members. (It is good practice to use a mechanical lifter to ...members into the rack until the front panel touches the rack. 6. Install a clip or cage nut on page 15.) 14 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide With the doors open, attach the library to the rack using two 10-32 captive thumbscrews (located on the front panel inside the front doors). (See 1 and 2...
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... of your host and SCSI controller. The library uses high performance tape drives. The tape drive performance might be degraded if you attach too many drives to a single SCSI host controller. SCSI configuration Your specific configuration will depend 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
... of your host and SCSI controller. The library uses high performance tape drives. The tape drive performance might be degraded if you attach too many drives to a single SCSI host controller. SCSI configuration Your specific configuration will depend 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
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Single host multi-unit system 18 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Multiple libraries on a single host system Figure 19 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for a multi-unit library with a varying number of drives using a single host system. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 WAN 1 To host system 2 SCSI terminator Figure 19.
Single host multi-unit system 18 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Multiple libraries on a single host system Figure 19 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for a multi-unit library with a varying number of drives using a single host system. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 WAN 1 To host system 2 SCSI terminator Figure 19.
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When power is first applied to on "|". 3. The library default screen will appear. 4. Toggle the power switch to the libraries, a series of Power-On Self Test (POST) diagnostics are performed. Select Continue. Powering library module 2. After the POST completes, the Initialization screen will display. 20 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Press the touch screen to activate the display. 1 Power cord 2 Power switch 3 Touch screen Figure 21.
When power is first applied to on "|". 3. The library default screen will appear. 4. Toggle the power switch to the libraries, a series of Power-On Self Test (POST) diagnostics are performed. Select Continue. Powering library module 2. After the POST completes, the Initialization screen will display. 20 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Press the touch screen to activate the display. 1 Power cord 2 Power switch 3 Touch screen Figure 21.
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.... The newly selected SCSI ID flashes for the SCSI ID. Enter a new value for a few seconds while the drive is being updated, then remains solid indicating that the operation is complete. 22 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Select Save. Figure 24. SCSI ID editing screen 6. This places your request in Figure 25. A confirmation screen appears...
.... The newly selected SCSI ID flashes for the SCSI ID. Enter a new value for a few seconds while the drive is being updated, then remains solid indicating that the operation is complete. 22 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Select Save. Figure 24. SCSI ID editing screen 6. This places your request in Figure 25. A confirmation screen appears...
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... screen, press the down arrow to scroll to the Total Reserved Slots option. Figure 28. A numeric keypad appears on page 25. 24 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Slot numbering To reserve a slot, complete the following procedure: 1. Total Reserved Slots screen 3. Press the box next to the screen that contains the Total Reserved ...
... screen, press the down arrow to scroll to the Total Reserved Slots option. Figure 28. A numeric keypad appears on page 25. 24 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Slot numbering To reserve a slot, complete the following procedure: 1. Total Reserved Slots screen 3. Press the box next to the screen that contains the Total Reserved ...
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... screen displays the mail slots of the selected library will change to access the mailslots of all the libraries in the stack. The Move Media option enables you 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 Access is the only way to access and then selecting...
... screen displays the mail slots of the selected library will change to access the mailslots of all the libraries in the stack. The Move Media option enables you 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 Access is the only way to access and then selecting...
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... Options Figure 37. Note: You can view the next sequential Library Options screen by adjusting the LCD contrast controls using the up and down arrow. option is displayed in the Destination box. 5. The library robotics moves the cartridge to the destination you to the Menu screen, press the Back button. 30 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide
... Options Figure 37. Note: You can view the next sequential Library Options screen by adjusting the LCD contrast controls using the up and down arrow. option is displayed in the Destination box. 5. The library robotics moves the cartridge to the destination you to the Menu screen, press the Back button. 30 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide
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... settings are available: v Standalone - This option is retries enabled. The designators Drive 1 (outer tape Drive 2 = 2 drive) through Drive n refer to the first through 8. When used when the library contains a single module. This option is used to set the SCSI addresses 6 ID for the library robotics. 32 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide SCSI configuration options Definition Option and default description Default value...
... settings are available: v Standalone - This option is retries enabled. The designators Drive 1 (outer tape Drive 2 = 2 drive) through Drive n refer to the first through 8. When used when the library contains a single module. This option is used to set the SCSI addresses 6 ID for the library robotics. 32 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide SCSI configuration options Definition Option and default description Default value...
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...Unsolicited Request Sense: Reports information exceptions with the host. The settings are busy or not ready. v Report on page 35. 34 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide v Generate Unit Attention: Reports information exceptions with a No Sense sense key and an ASC/ASCQ of 5D/00. Busy Door ...Open Response This option enables you to set the library to specify the SCSI response while aborting a SCSI command. v Generate No Sense: Reports information...
...Unsolicited Request Sense: Reports information exceptions with the host. The settings are busy or not ready. v Report on page 35. 34 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide v Generate Unit Attention: Reports information exceptions with a No Sense sense key and an ASC/ASCQ of 5D/00. Busy Door ...Open Response This option enables you to set the library to specify the SCSI response while aborting a SCSI command. v Generate No Sense: Reports information...
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... present and corresponding barcode label, if available. Figure 42. Figure 41. View Library Info screen Cartridge Map: This option provides a visual indication of all library drives, mail slots and magazine slots, including whether there is for one of the four available security levels as shown in Figure 43 on page 37. 36 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide
... present and corresponding barcode label, if available. Figure 42. Figure 41. View Library Info screen Cartridge Map: This option provides a visual indication of all library drives, mail slots and magazine slots, including whether there is for one of the four available security levels as shown in Figure 43 on page 37. 36 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide
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...Figure 45. For a description of security. Edit Network Options screen Passwords: This option enables you to define the network options used to configure the library for your specific needs as shown in Figure 47 on page 35. v User level 2 - Figure 46. This is the lowest level, .... This is the highest level, which allows users access to view and edit library and SCSI options. 38 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide This level allows magazine access and allows users to configure the library for your specific needs as shown in Figure 46. Edit SCSI Options screen Network...
...Figure 45. For a description of security. Edit Network Options screen Passwords: This option enables you to define the network options used to configure the library for your specific needs as shown in Figure 47 on page 35. v User level 2 - Figure 46. This is the lowest level, .... This is the highest level, which allows users access to view and edit library and SCSI options. 38 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide This level allows magazine access and allows users to configure the library for your specific needs as shown in Figure 46. Edit SCSI Options screen Network...