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...4 Power supply 5 Tape drives 6 Library controller board 6 Robotics 7 Multi-module library systems 8 Chapter 2. Installation 11 Setup 11 Attaching the slide members to the library . . . 12 Attaching the slide members to the rack . . . . 13 Installing a library in the mail slot...58 Setting the SCSI identification 58 Setting library parameters 58 Setting the drives 58 Uploading data 58 Downloading data 60 Rebooting the library 61 Chapter 8. Maintenance 43 Supported media 43 Running a cleaning cartridge 43 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 Automatically running a cleaning ...
...4 Power supply 5 Tape drives 6 Library controller board 6 Robotics 7 Multi-module library systems 8 Chapter 2. Installation 11 Setup 11 Attaching the slide members to the library . . . 12 Attaching the slide members to the rack . . . . 13 Installing a library in the mail slot...58 Setting the SCSI identification 58 Setting library parameters 58 Setting the drives 58 Uploading data 58 Downloading data 60 Rebooting the library 61 Chapter 8. Maintenance 43 Supported media 43 Running a cleaning cartridge 43 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 Automatically running a cleaning ...
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... better ways to better serve you . v Appendix A, "Adding a tape drive" contains procedures for purchasing this manual: v Chapter 1, "Introduction" provides an introduction to the 4560SLX Tape Library, along with you in troubleshooting potential error conditions. The following information is...Preface This manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and information required for ongoing use the touch screen and tape cartridges. IBM will help IBM to communicate with a brief description of this chapter include setting IP addresses, passwords, and parameters. v ...
... better ways to better serve you . v Appendix A, "Adding a tape drive" contains procedures for purchasing this manual: v Chapter 1, "Introduction" provides an introduction to the 4560SLX Tape Library, along with you in troubleshooting potential error conditions. The following information is...Preface This manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and information required for ongoing use the touch screen and tape cartridges. IBM will help IBM to communicate with a brief description of this chapter include setting IP addresses, passwords, and parameters. v ...
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.... SCSI jumper cable - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v Fibre channel option (Part number: 59P6657) © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 1 This chapter provides an introduction to install or use the library. Base LTO drive sled - SCSI jumper cable - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v LTO drive upgrade option (Part number: 59P6658) - Base SDLT drive sled - Introduction The IBM 4560SLX Tape Library is a backup and restore...
.... SCSI jumper cable - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v Fibre channel option (Part number: 59P6657) © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 1 This chapter provides an introduction to install or use the library. Base LTO drive sled - SCSI jumper cable - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v LTO drive upgrade option (Part number: 59P6658) - Base SDLT drive sled - Introduction The IBM 4560SLX Tape Library is a backup and restore...
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... The front panel of purchase. Right magazine - Base mechanism - Base mechanism - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide Note: You may also purchase additional 4560SLX Tape Libraries to retain your place of the unit directly under the tape drives. See "Service and support" on page 3. 2 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide The library can also be required to fibre channel networks using a Fibre Channel...
... The front panel of purchase. Right magazine - Base mechanism - Base mechanism - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide Note: You may also purchase additional 4560SLX Tape Libraries to retain your place of the unit directly under the tape drives. See "Service and support" on page 3. 2 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide The library can also be required to fibre channel networks using a Fibre Channel...
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... magazine is open as shown in Figure 4. Mail slot 4 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Figure 4. This mail slot enables you can configure the library to insert or remove a single media cartridge without interrupting library operation. Note: The magazine must match the installed tape drive. The right tape magazine contains fixed cartridge slots (no mail slot feature), so it...
... magazine is open as shown in Figure 4. Mail slot 4 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Figure 4. This mail slot enables you can configure the library to insert or remove a single media cartridge without interrupting library operation. Note: The magazine must match the installed tape drive. The right tape magazine contains fixed cartridge slots (no mail slot feature), so it...
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...-pin SCSI connectors located on page 7) and a PCI backplane. 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 Figure 6. 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. All inactive...
...-pin SCSI connectors located on page 7) and a PCI backplane. 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 Figure 6. 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. All inactive...
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Robotics The library contains robotics which consist of the tape drives, tape cartridge magazines, and an optional cartridge elevator. The cartridge shuttle assembly includes a mounted bar code reader for scanning tape cartridges installed in the magazines and tape drives as shown in Figure 9 on page 63. Web TLC is ...exchanged. A full bar code reader scan and a physical scan are conducted each time the library is powered up and place tapes throughout a 180...
Robotics The library contains robotics which consist of the tape drives, tape cartridge magazines, and an optional cartridge elevator. The cartridge shuttle assembly includes a mounted bar code reader for scanning tape cartridges installed in the magazines and tape drives as shown in Figure 9 on page 63. Web TLC is ...exchanged. A full bar code reader scan and a physical scan are conducted each time the library is powered up and place tapes throughout a 180...
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...from a reputable manufacturer of different impedances should be found in the library and its robotics is a high-performance system. Each tape drive in the current version of ANSI X3.131. To connect a library to a low voltage differential SCSI bus. Close the doors. 12....v Cables of computer cables. Chapter 2. 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...
...from a reputable manufacturer of different impedances should be found in the library and its robotics is a high-performance system. Each tape drive in the current version of ANSI X3.131. To connect a library to a low voltage differential SCSI bus. Close the doors. 12....v Cables of computer cables. Chapter 2. 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...
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The library uses high performance tape drives. One tape drive single host Two tape drives on a single host system Figure 17 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 One tape drive on the speed of your host and SCSI controller. The tape drive performance might be degraded if you attach...
The library uses high performance tape drives. One tape drive single host Two tape drives on a single host system Figure 17 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 One tape drive on the speed of your host and SCSI controller. The tape drive performance might be degraded if you attach...
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Installation 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. 1 SCSI terminator 2 To library controller card Figure 17. Two tape drives dual host 4 To host (drive 2) 5 SCSI terminator Chapter 2.
Installation 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. 1 SCSI terminator 2 To library controller card Figure 17. Two tape drives dual host 4 To host (drive 2) 5 SCSI terminator Chapter 2.
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Installation 19 Chapter 2. Dual host multi-unit system Turning 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 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 page 20. Connect the supplied power cord to the library: 1.
Installation 19 Chapter 2. Dual host multi-unit system Turning 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 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 page 20. Connect the supplied power cord to the library: 1.
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However, if you need to change a setting, contact your authorized service provider. Setting a SCSI ID Each tape drive installed in the library. To set passwords, see Chapter 4, "Operation" on the display as shown in Figure 23 on and wait until the Power-On ...Self Test (POST) completes. Enter the appropriate password. Chapter 3. Turn the library on page 22. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 21 Figure 22. Library configuration The library provides several configuration options to support a variety of applications and platforms. The settings for each of the...
However, if you need to change a setting, contact your authorized service provider. Setting a SCSI ID Each tape drive installed in the library. To set passwords, see Chapter 4, "Operation" on the display as shown in Figure 23 on and wait until the Power-On ...Self Test (POST) completes. Enter the appropriate password. Chapter 3. Turn the library on page 22. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 21 Figure 22. Library configuration The library provides several configuration options to support a variety of applications and platforms. The settings for each of the...
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... open. Figure 33. 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 The Magazine Access option enables you to access the magazine doors for tape cartridge placement or removal. Magazine access can be password protected. Magazine Access screen Note...
... open. Figure 33. 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 The Magazine Access option enables you to access the magazine doors for tape cartridge placement or removal. Magazine access can be password protected. Magazine Access screen Note...
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... enabled. The default is implicit. The default is disabled. Figure 38. Table 2. Library options Option Description Library Stays Offline After Power-up Initialization The library does not go online after power-up after replacing a tape drive. You must issue a SCSI UNLOAD command to a tape drive before attempting to increase or decrease the contrast of slots from that...
... enabled. The default is implicit. The default is disabled. Figure 38. Table 2. Library options Option Description Library Stays Offline After Power-up Initialization The library does not go online after power-up after replacing a tape drive. You must issue a SCSI UNLOAD command to a tape drive before attempting to increase or decrease the contrast of slots from that...
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...SCSI addresses 6 ID for the library robotics. 32 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide v Master - This option is used to select the module which controls the pass-thru mechanism in a multi-module library. The designators Drive 1 (outer tape Drive 2 = 2 drive) through Drive n refer to the first ... v Slave - Figure 39. Module Configuration This option enables you to specify the library module configuration. Possible settings are 1 through nth drives. (one based default) Library SCSI Bus This option enables you to set the SCSI addresses of the bar code...
...SCSI addresses 6 ID for the library robotics. 32 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide v Master - This option is used to select the module which controls the pass-thru mechanism in a multi-module library. The designators Drive 1 (outer tape Drive 2 = 2 drive) through Drive n refer to the first ... v Slave - Figure 39. Module Configuration This option enables you to specify the library module configuration. Possible settings are 1 through nth drives. (one based default) Library SCSI Bus This option enables you to set the SCSI addresses of the bar code...
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...(14 bytes) and long (18 bytes), to accommodate different SCSI device implementations of 4560SLX the library robotics to specify the response of all unit attention conditions in the product ID fields...(14 bytes) Transport Element This option enables you to select reporting of IBM the library robotics to set the post recovered errors. If set the base address...tape drives. Report All Init Element Status This option enables you to set to the SCSI INITIALIZE ELEMENT STATUS command. SCSI configuration options (continued) Definition Option and default description Default value Library...
...(14 bytes) and long (18 bytes), to accommodate different SCSI device implementations of 4560SLX the library robotics to specify the response of all unit attention conditions in the product ID fields...(14 bytes) Transport Element This option enables you to select reporting of IBM the library robotics to set the post recovered errors. If set the base address...tape drives. Report All Init Element Status This option enables you to set to the SCSI INITIALIZE ELEMENT STATUS command. SCSI configuration options (continued) Definition Option and default description Default value Library...
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...Procedures for locking and unlocking magazine doors and media are prompted first to that level. Status This option displays the Library Initialization screen. Media can also be enabled to enter the higher level password. In the event of 0001 to also...password to disable password verification for this chapter. Online This option enables you can identify a tape drive type and view physical tape drive status, tape drive cleaning information, and tape cartridge information by cycling the library power. For example, you to a lower level operation. Figure 47. This gives full...
...Procedures for locking and unlocking magazine doors and media are prompted first to that level. Status This option displays the Library Initialization screen. Media can also be enabled to enter the higher level password. In the event of 0001 to also...password to disable password verification for this chapter. Online This option enables you can identify a tape drive type and view physical tape drive status, tape drive cleaning information, and tape cartridge information by cycling the library power. For example, you to a lower level operation. Figure 47. This gives full...
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... when this is selected. Before you remove a magazine, make sure the slot you 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 After opening the appropriate magazine door, pull the magazine out and away from the...
... when this is selected. Before you remove a magazine, make sure the slot you 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 After opening the appropriate magazine door, pull the magazine out and away from the...
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... in the 4560SLX Tape Library. Supported media IBM supports the following brands of the installed tape drives automatically by enabling Auto Clean mode or manually by selecting the Clean Drive menu option from the Options menu). IBM (Part number: 35L1119) - Maxell (Part number: SDLT1/1800) - IBM (Part number...″ on the front panel display. If a tape drive needs cleaning, it sends a message to replace and run the cleaning cartridge. IBM (Part number: 08L9120) - Running a cleaning cartridge You can configure the library to run a cleaning cartridge using the Auto Clean Mode...
... in the 4560SLX Tape Library. Supported media IBM supports the following brands of the installed tape drives automatically by enabling Auto Clean mode or manually by selecting the Clean Drive menu option from the Options menu). IBM (Part number: 35L1119) - Maxell (Part number: SDLT1/1800) - IBM (Part number...″ on the front panel display. If a tape drive needs cleaning, it sends a message to replace and run the cleaning cartridge. IBM (Part number: 08L9120) - Running a cleaning cartridge You can configure the library to run a cleaning cartridge using the Auto Clean Mode...
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...a data cartridge slot, complete the following procedure: 44 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Select the Clean Drive menu option from the Maintenance submenu on the Menu screen. 3. Select Magazine Access from the Status screen to enter the tape drive number. 5. Manually running a cleaning cartridge You can ... removed so that the cleaning cartridge is stored in the library and is not the slot with the cleaning cartridge, select Slot in the Destination Element Type box to sequence through the available tape drive choices. Running a cleaning cartridge from the mail slot, ...
...a data cartridge slot, complete the following procedure: 44 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Select the Clean Drive menu option from the Maintenance submenu on the Menu screen. 3. Select Magazine Access from the Status screen to enter the tape drive number. 5. Manually running a cleaning cartridge You can ... removed so that the cleaning cartridge is stored in the library and is not the slot with the cleaning cartridge, select Slot in the Destination Element Type box to sequence through the available tape drive choices. Running a cleaning cartridge from the mail slot, ...