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First Edition (August 2002) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2002. 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. Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
First Edition (August 2002) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2002. 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. Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
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...47 Error recovery procedures (ERPs 47 Fault symptom codes (FSCs 49 Chapter 7. Maintenance 43 Supported media 43 Running a cleaning cartridge 43 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 Automatically running a cleaning cartridge . . . 43 Manually running a cleaning ...tape drive . . . 67 Appendix B. 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. Operation 27 Using the touch screen 27 Technical support...
...47 Error recovery procedures (ERPs 47 Fault symptom codes (FSCs 49 Chapter 7. Maintenance 43 Supported media 43 Running a cleaning cartridge 43 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 Automatically running a cleaning cartridge . . . 43 Manually running a cleaning ...tape drive . . . 67 Appendix B. 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. Operation 27 Using the touch screen 27 Technical support...
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... 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 - Country-unique...
... 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 - Country-unique...
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... as shown in Figure 1 on page 99 for technical support information. The drive SCSI I /O are provided through VHDCI 68-pin SCSI connectors located at the rear of purchase. Barcode pack - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v Cartridge elevator option (Part number: 59P6662) - Base mechanism - Library interfaces The 4560SLX Tape Library includes a SCSI interface-to fibre channel networks using a Fibre...
... as shown in Figure 1 on page 99 for technical support information. The drive SCSI I /O are provided through VHDCI 68-pin SCSI connectors located at the rear of purchase. Barcode pack - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v Cartridge elevator option (Part number: 59P6662) - Base mechanism - Library interfaces The 4560SLX Tape Library includes a SCSI interface-to fibre channel networks using a Fibre...
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... two VHDCI-series 68-pin SCSI connectors located on page 7) and a PCI backplane. Tape drive locations 1 Drive 1 2 Drive 2 bay 3 VHDCI 68-pin connectors Figure 7. 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...
... two VHDCI-series 68-pin SCSI connectors located on page 7) and a PCI backplane. Tape drive locations 1 Drive 1 2 Drive 2 bay 3 VHDCI 68-pin connectors Figure 7. 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...
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... scan and a physical scan are conducted each time the library is powered up and place tapes throughout a 180° arc that consists of a cartridge shuttle, motor hardware, motor drives, and other support electronics. Introduction 7 Web TLC is exchanged. Robotics The library contains robotics which consist of the tape drives, tape cartridge magazines, and an optional cartridge elevator. Chapter...
... scan and a physical scan are conducted each time the library is powered up and place tapes throughout a 180° arc that consists of a cartridge shuttle, motor hardware, motor drives, and other support electronics. Introduction 7 Web TLC is exchanged. Robotics The library contains robotics which consist of the tape drives, tape cartridge magazines, and an optional cartridge elevator. Chapter...
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... with the host system through the SCSI interface. The 4560SLX Tape Library supports fail-over mode. Chapter 1. For multi-module applications, the top library module becomes the primary master module and all other libraries become the fail over master. In the event of power to the cartridge elevator drive motor is switched from the original primary master...
... with the host system through the SCSI interface. The 4560SLX Tape Library supports fail-over mode. Chapter 1. For multi-module applications, the top library module becomes the primary master module and all other libraries become the fail over master. In the event of power to the cartridge elevator drive motor is switched from the original primary master...
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... 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 ensure the highest SCSI performance can be found in the library and its robotics .... Close the doors. 12. Interface cable specifications The library is a separate SCSI device. To connect a library to the library. Each tape drive in the current version of computer cables. Figure 15. Re-insert the drives. 10. Fully tighten the rear mounting bracket screws. ...
... 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 ensure the highest SCSI performance can be found in the library and its robotics .... Close the doors. 12. Interface cable specifications The library is a separate SCSI device. To connect a library to the library. Each tape drive in the current version of computer cables. Figure 15. Re-insert the drives. 10. Fully tighten the rear mounting bracket screws. ...
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... 2. If you are uncertain whether you need to change configuration settings using the touch screen. The library default screen appears on the display as shown in the library. Select the Menu option. 3. To set passwords, see Chapter 4, "Operation" on page 38....support a variety of applications and platforms. The settings for each of the available options are stored in non-volatile memory in Figure 22. You can change the default settings. Setting a SCSI ID Each tape drive installed in the library requires a unique SCSI ID. Turn the library on page 22. © Copyright IBM...
... 2. If you are uncertain whether you need to change configuration settings using the touch screen. The library default screen appears on the display as shown in the library. Select the Menu option. 3. To set passwords, see Chapter 4, "Operation" on page 38....support a variety of applications and platforms. The settings for each of the available options are stored in non-volatile memory in Figure 22. You can change the default settings. Setting a SCSI ID Each tape drive installed in the library requires a unique SCSI ID. Turn the library on page 22. © Copyright IBM...
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.... © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 27 Figure 31. This option enables you to open . The mail slot is online. Using the touch screen The touch screen enables you to display technical support information as shown in Figure 32 on page 28. The locked icon will change to operate the 4560SLX Tape Library. Operation This chapter...
.... © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 27 Figure 31. This option enables you to open . The mail slot is online. Using the touch screen The touch screen enables you to display technical support information as shown in Figure 32 on page 28. The locked icon will change to operate the 4560SLX Tape Library. Operation This chapter...
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... magazine. 1 Left magazine 2 Right magazine Figure 50. Insert tape cartridges so that supports this feature. The mail slot feature enables you to the front of the magazine. You access the mail slot using the Mail Slot Access option from the library default screen. Tape magazine with tape cartridges installed Using the mail slot (left Chapter...
... magazine. 1 Left magazine 2 Right magazine Figure 50. Insert tape cartridges so that supports this feature. The mail slot feature enables you to the front of the magazine. You access the mail slot using the Mail Slot Access option from the library default screen. Tape magazine with tape cartridges installed Using the mail slot (left Chapter...
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... qualified service technicians should perform the other menu options contained in the 4560SLX Tape Library. Maxell (Part number: SDLT1/1800) - Fuji (Part number: 26120010) - If a tape drive needs cleaning, it sends a message to replace and run a cleaning cartridge using the Auto Clean Mode. Supported media IBM supports the following brands of data and cleaning cartridges, search for ″...
... qualified service technicians should perform the other menu options contained in the 4560SLX Tape Library. Maxell (Part number: SDLT1/1800) - Fuji (Part number: 26120010) - If a tape drive needs cleaning, it sends a message to replace and run a cleaning cartridge using the Auto Clean Mode. Supported media IBM supports the following brands of data and cleaning cartridges, search for ″...
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... Incorrectly installing or configuring the 4560SLX Tape Drive can be interchanged. Troubleshooting The following information might be useful if you experience problems using the 4560SLX Tape Library. For information on how to correctly install and configure the library, see Chapter 2, "Installation" on page 48 outlines the troubleshooting steps for error recovery. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 47 The...
... Incorrectly installing or configuring the 4560SLX Tape Drive can be interchanged. Troubleshooting The following information might be useful if you experience problems using the 4560SLX Tape Library. For information on how to correctly install and configure the library, see Chapter 2, "Installation" on page 48 outlines the troubleshooting steps for error recovery. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 47 The...
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... option on again. Select parameters correctly and try again. Error recovery procedures ERP code Procedure/Description C Cycle power to the library and inspect connectors and cables. Normal front panel operation GENERAL DRIVE FSC and ERP displayed on touch screen Cycle the power to power on the touch screen. Wait 30 seconds to... PLATFORM No FSC displayed. Table 6. This list includes only those procedures that can be displayed Cartridge will not eject Normal operation impossible Figure 54. G Call IBM technical support. 48 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide
... option on again. Select parameters correctly and try again. Error recovery procedures ERP code Procedure/Description C Cycle power to the library and inspect connectors and cables. Normal front panel operation GENERAL DRIVE FSC and ERP displayed on touch screen Cycle the power to power on the touch screen. Wait 30 seconds to... PLATFORM No FSC displayed. Table 6. This list includes only those procedures that can be displayed Cartridge will not eject Normal operation impossible Figure 54. G Call IBM technical support. 48 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide
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... to IBM technical support. SCSI Invalid Int. Fault symptom codes Message OS Catastrophic Error OS Task Exit Error SCSI Firmware Error SCSI FIFO Empty SCSI FIFO Error SCSI Gross Error Illegal SCSI Cnt Cmd SCSI Message Error SCSI Invalid Element SCSI No Pending Int. Troubleshooting 49 Firmware Error Drive Code ...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 ...
... to IBM technical support. SCSI Invalid Int. Fault symptom codes Message OS Catastrophic Error OS Task Exit Error SCSI Firmware Error SCSI FIFO Empty SCSI FIFO Error SCSI Gross Error Illegal SCSI Cnt Cmd SCSI Message Error SCSI Invalid Element SCSI No Pending Int. Troubleshooting 49 Firmware Error Drive Code ...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 ...
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Table 7. Chapter 6. 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.
Table 7. Chapter 6. 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.
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...drives v Uploading data v Downloading data v Rebooting the library Establishing communication with your host To establish communication with your host, complete the following procedure: Note: Configuration addresses are supported. 4. Launch the configuration utility. The Main screen is displayed. 7. Contact your network and the World Wide Web. 1. On the Main screen, select Configure. © Copyright IBM... Establish communications with the library fails again, contact IBM Technical Support. Connect the RJ11-DB9 cable between the connector labeled RS232 on the library and a COM port on...
...drives v Uploading data v Downloading data v Rebooting the library Establishing communication with your host To establish communication with your host, complete the following procedure: Note: Configuration addresses are supported. 4. Launch the configuration utility. The Main screen is displayed. 7. Contact your network and the World Wide Web. 1. On the Main screen, select Configure. © Copyright IBM... Establish communications with the library fails again, contact IBM Technical Support. Connect the RJ11-DB9 cable between the connector labeled RS232 on the library and a COM port on...
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...fields. 4. Setting SNMP traps To set e-mail addresses, complete the following procedure: Note: Configuration addresses are network specific. Establish communications with the library. 2. Chapter 7. The Access tab panel is displayed. 3. Click OK to save the settings. Setting e-mail addresses To set SNMP traps, ... IP addresses of the SMTP mail server. 4. The E-Mail Addresses tab panel is unavailable, contact IBM Technical Support. 4. Enter the name or IP address of up to the library using a remote FTP site. 1. On the Configure screen, click the Remote FTP Server tab. If...
...fields. 4. Setting SNMP traps To set e-mail addresses, complete the following procedure: Note: Configuration addresses are network specific. Establish communications with the library. 2. Chapter 7. The Access tab panel is displayed. 3. Click OK to save the settings. Setting e-mail addresses To set SNMP traps, ... IP addresses of the SMTP mail server. 4. The E-Mail Addresses tab panel is unavailable, contact IBM Technical Support. 4. Enter the name or IP address of up to the library using a remote FTP site. 1. On the Configure screen, click the Remote FTP Server tab. If...
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...When the programming is complete and the NeoCenter is rebooting, a confirmation screen is displayed: Figure 57. Establish communications with the library. 2. Use the browse button to display the firmware binary image file you to download in the Select field. 4. If flash...Click OK. You can find the latest firmware files by searching on ″4560SLX″ on the http://www.pc.ibm.com/support IBM Web site. When the download completes, another progress screen is verified; If the download fails again, contact IBM Technical Support. 60 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide
...When the programming is complete and the NeoCenter is rebooting, a confirmation screen is displayed: Figure 57. Establish communications with the library. 2. Use the browse button to display the firmware binary image file you to download in the Select field. 4. If flash...Click OK. You can find the latest firmware files by searching on ″4560SLX″ on the http://www.pc.ibm.com/support IBM Web site. When the download completes, another progress screen is verified; If the download fails again, contact IBM Technical Support. 60 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide
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... or installing a tape drive. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 67 Carefully insert the tape drive into open cavities. 2. Remove the blank panel that it for a list of the library. To add a tape drive, complete the following procedure: 1. Figure 62. Appendix A. Unpack the tape drive and inspect it fully seats the mating connectors at the rear of tape drives supported by the library. Note: With...
... or installing a tape drive. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 67 Carefully insert the tape drive into open cavities. 2. Remove the blank panel that it for a list of the library. To add a tape drive, complete the following procedure: 1. Figure 62. Appendix A. Unpack the tape drive and inspect it fully seats the mating connectors at the rear of tape drives supported by the library. Note: With...