Summary of Contents for IBM System Storage TS3400 Tape Library
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IBM System Storage TS3400 Tape Library Maintenance Information Machine Type 3577 GA32-0572-03...
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IBM System Storage TS3400 Tape Library Maintenance Information Machine Type 3577 GA32-0572-03...
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To ensure that you have the latest publications, visit the web at http://www.ibm.com/storage/lto. This edition applies to the IBM System Storage TS3400 Tape Library Maintenance Information, GA32-0572-03, and to the subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions.
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Before Working on Equipment ....5-4 Service Functions using the Web User Interface . . . 7-11 Normal Operating Mode ..... . 5-4 Running Encryption Key Path Diagnostics .
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Updating Microcode from SP2 using Replacing the LCD Display Card ....9-16 TAPEUTIL ....... . . 8-19 Removal Procedure .
User’s Guide (GA76-0418) contains information to help you install, configure, and use the IBM Encryption Key Manager Component for the Java Platform.* • IBM Encryption Key Manager Component for the Java Platform: Quick Start Guide for TS1120 Tape Drives (GA76-0421) contains information to help you with a basic configuration for encryption on a TS1120 Tape Drive.*...
• IBM Total Storage Tape Drive 3592-E06 (Feature Code 9691) and IBM Total Storage Tape Drive 3592-EU6 support added. All models of the 3592 tape drive support a dual-ported switched fabric LC Fibre Channel connector.
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2. Ping the library address to verify communication. User Interface… 3. Verify network settings at host and library. Note: If attached to the 3592 C06 Controller, refer to the IBM System Storage TS1120 Tape Controller Maintenance Information section titled 3592 C06 Controller attached to 3577 L5U Library for information on library configuration (especially network) when in this environment.
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A bar code label cannot be 1. Confirm that the bar code label is not damaged or missing. read… 2. If necessary, attach an IBM bar code label to the cartridge. Firmware A firmware problem is Verify that you are running the latest levels of library and drive firmware (Operator Panel: Revision), then upgrade if necessary.
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Problem Area If… Then… Diagnostics You need to run library Run the Library Verify and Drive diagnostic tests to identify the diagnostic tests… problem. See “Running Library Verify Diagnostics” on page 7-5 and “Running Drive Diagnostics” on page 7-6. For other diagnostic tests, see “Service Mode Menu” on page 7-3. Power If the power supply switch 1.
6. If you are using application-managed encryption or system-managed encryption, check your key proxy server’s documentation for a similar test. You lose the Encryption Call the IBM Quality Hotline (U.S. and Canada: 800-442-6773) to Feature Activation Key… get your key regenerated. You change drive type or Resubmit encryption settings (Web User Interface: Configure Library →...
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Table 1-1. Library error codes (continued) Panel Code (H) Description Action Required Indication 1. Cycle the power and try again. Error LED 2. Replace the Library Control Blade (page 9-8). At power-on initialization, ON and 0001 a firmware error was 3.
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Table 1-1. Library error codes (continued) Panel Code (H) Description Action Required Indication 1. Confirm the server settings. 2. Confirm the LAN cable connection. Command transmit to the 002A encryption key manager 3. Cycle the power and try again. over the retry limit. 4.
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Table 1-1. Library error codes (continued) Panel Code (H) Description Action Required Indication A timeout error occurred 1. Cycle the power and try again. while waiting for a 2. Replace the Library Control Blade (page 9-8). 0050 CHK 0050 response from bar code 3.
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Table 1-1. Library error codes (continued) Panel Code (H) Description Action Required Indication 1. Cycle the power and try again. 2. Check for presence of media in the drive. In GET (remove cartridge 3. Replace the media. from drive) operation, 4.
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Table 1-1. Library error codes (continued) Panel Code (H) Description Action Required Indication X calibration error #1. Cycle the power and try again. During X calibration, 0088 CHK 0088 CTRG. sensor OFF could not be detected. X calibration error #2. During X calibration, 0089 CHK 0089...
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Table 1-1. Library error codes (continued) Panel Code (H) Description Action Required Indication 1. Confirm the magazine is closed. 2. Cycle the power and try again. 3. Replace the Library Control Blade (page 9-8). During Y operation, a 009F cartridge magazine was CHK 009F 4.
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Table 1-1. Library error codes (continued) Panel Code (H) Description Action Required Indication Failed to detect cartridge 1. Confirm the media is compatible. in the Accessor at 2. Cycle the power and try again. 00B0 CHK 00B0 completion of GET (eject 3.
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Table 1-1. Library error codes (continued) Panel Code (H) Description Action Required Indication 1. Cycle the power and try again. 2. Confirm the media is fully seated in magazine. 3. Replace the Library Control Blade (page 9-8). Gap status irregularity 00BF detected at the completion CHK 00BF...
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Table 1-1. Library error codes (continued) Panel Code (H) Description Action Required Indication Failed to unlock when 1. Cycle the power and try again. 00D9 CHK 00D9 ejecting a magazine. 2. Replace the Library Control Blade (page 9-8). Failed to unlock when 3.
Table 1-1. Library error codes (continued) Panel Code (H) Description Action Required Indication Sensor error #7. 1. Cycle the power and try again. During blink check, a Y 2. Replace the Library Control Blade (page 9-8). 00F8 CHK 00F8 encoder sensor error was 3.
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Table 1-2. Drive error codes (continued) Panel Code (H) Description Action Required indication 1. Confirm the drive connection. 2. Confirm the media is compatible. 3. Cycle the power and try again. A timeout error occurred 4. Replace the drive canister (page 9-11). 0220 when ejecting cartridge CHK 0220...
Table 1-2. Drive error codes (continued) Panel Code (H) Description Action Required indication 1. Confirm the drive connection. 2. Verify the drive port configuration (Web User Interface: Configure Library → Physical). 3. Cycle the power and try again. A Loop ID setup of Drive 4.
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Table 1-3. Web user error messages (continued) Title Message Issuing Panel Command Error Move command execution failure. (Code:”****”) Move Cartridges Unload execution failure:[****]. Unload Drives Drive not ready. Unload Drives Medium not present. Unload Drives Online command execution failure:[****]. Library State Offline command execution failure:[****].
Table 1-3. Web user error messages (continued) Title Message Issuing Panel Network Error “Normal Dump” command execution failure. Download Drive Logs (continued) “Force Dump” command execution failure. Download Drive Logs Library setting information save failure. Physical Time server setting information save failure. Network Network setting information save failure.
TapeAlert Flags TapeAlert flags provide additional information to the reader about the tape library and tape drive. All error code and diagnostic information contained in this section cannot be accessed from the Operator Panel of the Library. The Operator Panel will, however, display other library error codes and drive error codes when problems occur.
Table 1-5. TapeAlert flags supported by the library (continued) Flag Flag Name Description Action Required Number Library Pick Retry There is a potential problem with a Run Library Verify before resuming drive ejecting a cartridge short or with normal library operations. the library mechanism picking a cartridge from a slot.
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Table 1-6. TapeAlert flags supported by the 3592 tape drives (continued) Flag Flag Name Description Action Required Number Media Set for any unrecoverable read, write, or Discard the media. positioning error that is due to faulty media. The flag is cleared when the cartridge is removed from the drive.
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Table 1-6. TapeAlert flags supported by the 3592 tape drives (continued) Flag Flag Name Description Action Required Number Read-only format Set when a “read-only,” formatted tape None. Status only. is loaded into the drive. The flag is cleared when the cartridge is removed from the drive.
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Table 1-6. TapeAlert flags supported by the 3592 tape drives (continued) Flag Flag Name Description Action Required Number Download fail Set when an FMR image is Cycle the power and try again. unsuccessfully downloaded to the tape If firmware is not the current version, drive via the Fibre Channel or RS-232 update the firmware.
Updating Firmware” on page 7-20. Sense Data When a drive encounters an error, it makes sense data available. You can use IBM device drivers to examine the sense data and determine errors. Instructions for downloading, installing, and properly configuring the IBM device drivers are available in the IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and User’s Guide.
Sense Key Definitions Table 1-7. Sense key definitions Definition No Sense Recovered Error Not Ready Medium Error Hardware Error Illegal Request Unit Attention Data Protect Blank Check Aborted Command Volume Overflow 1-26 TS3400 Tape Library Maintenance Information...
Library Sense Data Table 1-8 lists the Additional Sense Codes (ASC) and Additional Sense Code Qualifiers (ASCQ) associated with the reported Sense Keys. A sense key of 00h (no sense) has no ASC/ASCQ associated with it. A few ASC/ASCQs can be associated with more than one sense key. The sense keys that can give a particular ASC/ASCQ are indicated within the Sense Key column.
Tape Drive Sense Data Table 1-9. Tape drive sense data Bit Address or Name Byte Valid Error Code Segment Number x’00’ Filemark Reserved Sense Key 3–6 Information byte Additional sense length 8–11 Command specific information bytes 12–13 Additional Sense Code (ASC) Additional Sense Code Qualifier (ASCQ) Byte 12 Byte 13...
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Table 1-9. Tape drive sense data (continued) Bit Address or Name Byte 12–13 Additional Sense Code (ASC) Additional Sense Code Qualifier (ASCQ) Byte 12 Byte 13 ASCQ Command sequence error Commands cleared by another initiator Incompatible medium installed Cannot read medium, unknown format Cannot read medium, Incompatible format Cleaning in process Cannot write medium, Incompatible format...
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Table 1-9. Tape drive sense data (continued) Bit Address or Name Byte 12–13 Additional Sense Code (ASC) Additional Sense Code Qualifier (ASCQ) Byte 12 Byte 13 ASCQ Sense Key 0 (No Sense) Encryption Related Encryption Related Encryption - Key Translate Sense Key 3 (Medium Error) Encryption Related Encryption - Proxy Command Error...
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- B’0’: Indicates there is no microcode dump currently available - B’1’: Indicates a microcode dump is available. This information may be retrieved with the Read Buffer command, and can be used by IBM Service personnel to analyze the state of the device.
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Volume label flags 81–82 Volume label cartridge type 83–88 Volume label (in ASCII or EBCDIC depending on the source) 89–95 Reserved For additional information, see IBM System Storage Enterprise Tape System 3592 SCSI Reference, GA32-0466. 1-32 TS3400 Tape Library Maintenance Information...
Tape Drive FRU ID (FID) Data If you are working with a host-reported problem, attempt to find the FRU ID (FID) and follow the action required in the following tables. The FID is in byte 14 of the drive sense data — see “Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) ID” on page 1-31. If unable to find the FID in the drive sense data at the host (as might be the case if the host only logs a subset of the sense data), use the library Operator Panel to view the drive error log (Top Menu →...
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Table 1-11. Drive FID codes (continued) Description Action Required Security Prohibited Function A function was attempted which is prohibited due to the current security settings. A thermal sensor inside the drive detected an 1. If you suspect that the problem is due to environmental over-temperature condition.
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Table 1-11. Drive FID codes (continued) Description Action Required The drive detected a drive canister fan fault. Drive canister problem. See “Replacing a Tape Drive Canister or FC 1663 Tape Drive Removal” on page 9-11. The drive detected that an input voltage is out •...
System z through the IBM Storage Systems TS1120 Tape Controller. The TS3400 Tape Library is an addition to the family of IBM System Storage tape library offerings. The TS3400 Tape Library is an external 5U stand-alone or rack-mountable unit that incorporates...
Tape Drive and TS1120 Tape Drive’s based encryption and associated IBM Encryption Key Manager (EKM) component in a wide variety of operating system environments, including IBM System i, IBM System p, IBM System x, IBM System z Linux, HP-UX, Sun Solaris, Linux, and Microsoft Windows. Encryption management methods supported are Application Managed, System Managed, and Library Managed.
Cartridge Magazines Figure 2-3. Cartridge magazine The tape library has two cartridge magazines. The upper and lower magazines are identical and can hold up to 9 cartridges each. • The front three slots of the lower magazine can be configured as I/O Station slots. •...
For more information on using the Operator Panel and the Web User Interface for library management functions, refer to the IBM System Storage TS3400 Tape Library Planning and Operator Guide. TS3400 Tape Library Maintenance Information...
The machine type and serial number ( in Figure 2-2) of the library are located on the lower left corner of the front bezel of the library. The serial number is the number that links the library to IBM entitlement for service. Rear Panel Components SHORT-WAVE...
The LED ( in Figure 2-7) on the rear of the LCB is an Ethernet link activity indicator. The RS-232 serial port ( in Figure 2-7) on the LCB is for use for IBM engineering purposes only. TS3400 Tape Library Maintenance Information...
Ethernet port Service panel port Handle The library supports IBM System Storage™ 3592-E06, 3592-EU6, and 3592-E05 Fibre Channel tape drives. Tape drive canisters can be hot-swapped (library power remains ON and operations of the installed tape drives are still active), and drive canisters can be removed and installed without tools.
IBM System Storage TS1120 Tape Controller (also known as the 3592 C06 Controller) to provide access to very large storage complexes. The Ethernet port ( in Figure 2-8) on the E06, the RS232 serial port (...
The library has a redundant power configuration that allows each unit to be hot-swapped as required without interrupting library operation. Each power supply in a library includes its own input AC line cord. Each supply carries one-half the power load. If a line cord or power supply fails, the second supply sources the complete power load, and a warning message is reported to the Operator Panel, Web User Interface and to e-mail and SNMP notification recipients.
Accessor Figure 2-12. Accessor assembly The Accessor assembly ( in Figure 2-12) contains the library robotic system and the tape cartridge bar code reader. The Accessor moves cartridges between: • I/O Station • Storage slots • Tape drives The Accessor moves back and forth along an X-axis rail using a rack and pinion gear driven by the X-axis motor.
Use of the control path failover feature further reduces that possibility. Data Path Failover Data Path Failover is designed to provide a failover mechanism in the IBM device driver, which enables you to configure multiple redundant paths in a SAN environment.
This feature code is not required when a failed drive is being replaced. Library & Drive Code Update (Feature Code 0500) Order feature code 0500, Library and Drive Code Update, if you would like an IBM Service Representative dispatched to your location to update the library and drive firmware.
Location Coordinates A numbering system is used to identify components of the library. Figure 2-13 illustrates how the cartridge slots within the library are numbered. Figure 2-13. Library Location Coordinates Slots Slots are numbered from the bottom to the top and from the front to the back within each magazine cartridge.
Cartridge memory is built into every data and cleaning cartridge to enhance the functionality and reliability of the media. For more detailed information on 3592 data and cleaning cartridges, refer to the IBM System Storage TS3400 Tape Library Planning and Operator Guide.
An additional control path allows the cartridge inventory of the IBM System Storage TS3400 Tape Library to be shared by multiple IBM System i and IBM AS/400 servers, or other open systems hosts that run the same applications. An additional control path also reduces the possibility that failure in one control path will cause the entire logical library to be unavailable.
Note: The operating environment of the library must not conflict with the media storage requirements (refer to the IBM System Storage TS3400 Tape Library Planning and Operator Guide. The library may be capable of operating at elevated temperatures for an extended period, however, the temperature could shorten the useful life of media that is stored in the library.
Interoperability Matrix. Supported Device Drivers IBM maintains the latest levels of device drivers and driver documentation for the library on the Internet. You can use one of the following procedures to access this material. (Note: If you do not have Internet access and you need information about device drivers, contact your Marketing Representative.)
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For more information about device drivers, refer to any of the preceding directories. 2-18 TS3400 Tape Library Maintenance Information...
TS3400 Tape Library Figure 3-1. Tape library unit Front Panel Components Figure 3-2. Front view of the library Cartridge Magazines Operator Panel View Window Front Panel LEDs Control Keys Serial Number Label TS3400 Tape Library Maintenance Information...
Drive cover plate Shipping pin storage slot Library Control Blade (LCB) Drive cover plate Power supply units Ethernet port Tape drive canister RS232C serial port (for IBM engineering use at the direction of your next level of support) Chapter 3. Library Components...
Cartridge Magazines Figure 3-4. Tape cartridge magazine I/O Station Figure 3-5. I/O Station (Front 3 slots in lower cartridge) I/O Station, when enabled, occupies the front 3 slots in the lower cartridge. TS3400 Tape Library Maintenance Information...
Power Supply Unit Figure 3-6. Power supply unit Power switch Power LED Power socket Thumbscrew Library Control Blade (LCB) Figure 3-7. Library Control Blade Ethernet port for network connection Thumbscrews Ethernet link LED Handle RS232C serial port Chapter 3. Library Components...
All menu screens have the following elements: • The Library Offline indicator ( in Figure 4-1), when displayed on the Operator Panel, indicates that the library Accessor is currently offline. The library is online when the icon is not displayed. The tape drives are always online. •...
• The Drive status icons ( in Figure 4-2) indicate whether a tape cartridge is currently in the tape drive. • The Message display area ( in Figure 4-2) is used to display Accessor status messages, user prompts, and error messages. Login Screen All library functions require the user to login.
Web User Interface The Web User Interface Java Applet requires Java 1.5.0 or higher be installed on your host computer for full functionality, and is best viewed using Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher. Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher is required for IPv6. If your computer does not have Java installed or you need to upgrade your installation, download the latest version of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for your platform from http://www.java.com/ and follow the instructions provided to enable and configure...
After launching the Web User Interface, the login window is displayed. Figure 4-7. Login window The factory default account passwords are: • User account: user, Password: user • Superuser account: suser, Password: suser • Administrator User account: admin, Password: secure •...
Menus Available from the Web User Interface Figure 4-8 shows the Web User Interface window for the Service User account. Figure 4-8. Service User account window User Privileges User privilege levels are manually assigned to user accounts created within the library.
Table 4-1. Menu commands and access privileges Administrator Menu Command Service User Superuser User User ONITOR IBRARY System Summary Library Map Drive Display ANAGE IBRARY Move Cartridges – Unload Drives – Cartridge Attributes – Clean Drives – Library State – Inventory –...
Danger notices contain a Dxxxx reference number. Caution notices contain a Cxxxx reference number. Rack safety notices contain a Rxxxx reference number. Use the reference number to locate the translation in IBM Translated Safety Notices (Part number 96P0851). Danger Notice A danger notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to people.
Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery available when you call.
Table 5-2. Examples of symbol use (continued) CAUTION: The weight of this part or unit is more than 55 kilograms (121.2 pounds). It takes specially trained persons and/or a lifting device to safely lift this part or unit. (C011) 32-55 kg (70.5-121.2 lbs) Area of Application The information in this document applies to the entire Tape Library.
Before Working on Equipment Before beginning work, become familiar with the location of the: • Main Switch • Power source connection All drive units and all hazardous voltages must be switched OFF. Proceed with extreme caution if the system cannot be switched off at the main switch because of required work (for example, functional checks).
Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure Before you service the unit, perform the following safety inspection procedure: 1. Ensure with the customer that all activity between the host and library and drives has been completed. 2. Stop all activity between the host and the library’s tape drives. 3.
Before Restarting Equipment Movement of components inside the library can cause serious injury. Before starting the Tape Library, ensure that the library magazines are closed. Working on Parts With Line Voltage Present 1. Contact with live electrical parts can cause severe or fatal burns and internal injury as the consequence of electrical shock.
Mechanical Maintenance Observe the following: • Location of the escape routes and emergency exits - keep these free of obstacles • Keep dismounted machine components and other parts safe and inaccessible for unauthorized persons • Keep the equipment clean during work; clean up carefully afterward Before and after work, remove and reinstall all safety provisions installed for maintenance, such as: •...
Rack Safety The following general safety information should be used for all rack mounted devices. DANGER • Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet. • Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. • To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
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Removing the Power Supply Units Figure 6-2. Power supply unit removal To remove each power supply installed in the library: 1. Loosen the blue thumb screw ( in Figure 6-2) on the power supply by turning it counterclockwise. 2. Grasp the handle ( in Figure 6-2) and slowly pull the power supply toward you while supporting it from underneath.
Removing the Library Control Blade Figure 6-3. Library Control Blade removal To remove the Library Control Blade installed in the library: 1. Loosen the two blue thumb screws ( in Figure 6-3) on the Library Control Blade by turning them counterclockwise. 2.
Figure 6-4. Cartridge magazine lock release 2. Insert a screwdriver, or a similar tool, into the lock release access hole and gently push the lock mechanism to release the lock and eject the cartridge magazines. Figure 6-5. Cartridges released 3. If the I/O Station is enabled, the lower cartridge magazine cannot be fully removed from the library.
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Figure 6-6. I/O Station enabled a. On the front panel, locate the access hole for the I/O Station locking mechanism below the I/O Station ( in Figure 6-7). Figure 6-7. I/O Station lock release access hole b. Insert the 2 mm hexagonal wrench, or a similar tool, into the lock release access hole and gently push to release the locking mechanism.
Removing and Storing the Shipping Pin Figure 6-8. Shipping pin and label Important: The shipping pin prevents the library Accessor from moving during shipment and must be removed before the library is powered ON. The shipping pin is attached to an orange label and is taped in place on the right side of the library.
To remove and store the shipping pin: 1. Remove the orange label and the shipping pin from the bottom right side of the library. Figure 6-9. Shipping pin and label 2. Store the shipping pin and label in the storage location on the rear panel. Figure 6-10.
Attaching Foot Pads for Installing on a Desktop Six foot pads must be installed on the bottom of the library before the library can be used as a desktop unit. If you intend to install the library in a rack, skip this step and proceed to “Installing the Library in a Rack”...
Installing the Library in a Rack The TS3400 Tape Library can be easily installed into a standard 19-inch rack system. The library requires 5U of rack space. Identifying the Location in the Rack When deciding on a location in your rack for the library, remember that the Operator Panel has a small LCD screen and should be positioned to allow easy viewing.
Figure 6-13. Rack mount rail stud locations for rear vertical rack rails 1. Using a pencil, make a mark below the lowest 1U space on the front vertical rail where the rack is to be installed. Make marks between each 1U space for a total 5U space.
Installing the Rails Figure 6-14. Rail mounting in rack (front view) Note: The left and right rails ( in Figure 6-14) are identified by “FL” and “FR” markings ( in Figure 6-14) near the front edge of each rail, respectively. To install the Rack Mount Kit rails: 1.
5. Insert centering screws in each of the vertical posts (two screws on each of the rear rails) and finger-tighten. The screws occupy the following rack locations ( in Figure 6-13): • Bottom hole in the second 1U space • Top hole in the third 1U space 6.
Figure 6-16. Rack ear mounting (left side view) To install the mounting brackets ( in Figure 6-15 and Figure 6-16): 1. Attach a mounting bracket to the front right side of the library. The rear two holes on the mounting bracket are recommended for normal installations.
Placing the Library in the Rack The library slides into position on the rack shelf and is secured in position by screws through the mounting brackets. Before proceeding with the installation of the library, ensure that you have removed all the library components by following the procedures in “Removing Components to Reduce Library Weight”...
Adding a Drive Canister Shipped with Library To install a 3592 drive canister that was shipped with this library, complete the following steps: 1. Remove all drive cover plates ( in Figure 6-20) from the rear panel of the library. Store the cover plate and retaining screw for future use. T -W Figure 6-20.
4. Grasp the drive canister handle ( in Figure 6-21) and carefully but firmly push the drive into position. Ensure that the connectors to the right correctly align and fully engage with the drive docking card. 5. Lower the locking lever ( in Figure 6-21) until it snaps into place.
Figure 6-22. Power supply cables For information regarding safety when servicing electrical equipment, refer to Electrical Safety for IBM Service Engineers (S229-8124-09). Important: Before attaching any electrical cables to the library, inspect the ac grounding of the library. See “ac Grounding Inspection” on page 5-5.
Figure 6-23. Host interface cable Note: If this library is to be connected to a 3592 C06 Tape Controller, please refer to IBM System Storage TS1120 Tape Controller Maintenance Information and feature code 9014 Installation Instructions (PN 95P5799). To connect the host interface cables to the library: 1.
IBM System Storage TS3400 Tape Library Planning and Operator Guide. Note: If this library is attached to an IBM System Storage TS1120 Tape Controller, refer to the IBM System Storage TS1120 Tape Controller Maintenance Information section titled 3592 C06 Controller Attached to 3577 L5U Library for direction on configuring the TS3400 Tape Library for that environment.
The Web User Interface can display and download a log history summary of events, warnings, and errors that have occurred by selecting Service Library → Operator Interventions. See an example in Figure 7-14 on page 7-13. The summary can be filtered to display the operator intervention log for a specific hardware component and specific event levels.
6. Review the cable connections to the library. If you need to disconnect the cables to remove or replace a field replaceable unit (FRU), consider labeling the cables so you can reconnect them correctly. 7. Determine whether you will need to take the library offline to service the library. See “Required Library State for Repairs”...
To check the library status: 1. Log into the Operator Panel. 2. Press the Down button to select Service Mode, and press Enter. 3. Press the Down button to select Error Status, and press Enter. • Accessor — Checks the error status of the Accessor. •...
• View Accessor — Checks the accumulated operation count for: all movements, Accessor movements, Picker movements, X movements, Y movements, swivel movements. • View Retry — Checks the accumulated number of retries (re-attempts to load cartridges) in the drives and slots by the Accessor. •...
If an error occurs, see “Error Codes” on page 1-5 to identify and locate the problem. Running Drive Diagnostics Service Mode Diagnostics Drive Diagnostics Normal R/W Test Perform R/W Test Media Test Head Test Fibre Wrap Test Figure 7-6. Drive diagnostics Use Service Mode →...
7. Press any key and, when prompted, remove the cartridge used for this diagnostic from the I/O Station. 8. View the Error Log to check if any errors occur. If an error occurs, see “Error Codes” on page 1-5 to identify and locate the problem.
Figure 7-8. Library Control Blade Ethernet port To connect your laptop to the service port: 1. If necessary, close down your laptop’s firewall and wireless network connection. 2. Connect the laptop to the Ethernet network. If connecting directly to the Ethernet port, install an Ethernet crossover cable between the laptop and the Ethernet port in Figure 7-8) on the LCB.
The Web User Interface login screen appears. 7. Enter the service user login account name and password. Special instructions when servicing the library, including the server user login information, are provided on the web at http://snjlnt02.sanjose.ibm.com/tape/tapetec.nsf/ pages/opensystems. 8. Click Login. The System Summary window appears.
Connecting to the Serial Port The library can be accessed from a terminal program running on a computer connected to the serial port on the rear of the Library Control Blade (LCB). Figure 7-11. Library Control Blade serial port To connect your laptop to the serial port: 1.
This section contains those menu options available to the Service User only. All other menu options accessible by an Administrator and User for normal library operation are described in the IBM System Storage TS3400 Tape Library Planning and Operator Guide.
Usage Statistics Figure 7-13. Usage statistics screen Use Service Library → Usage Statistics to download statistics information about the movement of the robotics of the library. The information presented is the same as the information that can be accessed from the Operator Panel (see “Checking Mechanical Movement Statistics”...
Operator Interventions Figure 7-14. Operator Interventions screen Use Service Library → Operator Interventions to display and download a log history summary of events, warnings, and errors that have occurred. The summary can be filtered to display the operator intervention log for a specific hardware component and specific event levels.
• Sense data — These log entries are Library/Drive sense data in [x/yy/zz] format, where x is the sense key, yy is the ASC code, and zz is the ASCQ code. The sense data is listed in “Library Sense Data” on page 1-27 and “Tape Drive Sense Data” on page 1-28.
2. Select the Code/Sense Key filter options to reduce the number of errors displayed as needed. 3. Click Refresh to display the filtered list. 4. Click on an error in the Index List to display the data for that error in the Detail panel.
Downloading Drive Logs Figure 7-17. Download Drive Logs screen Use Service Library → Download Drive Logs to download a tape drive log for use by support personnel to help troubleshoot a problem. You can choose to create normal data or forced data for each drive in the library. To download a drive data log: 1.
Download. See “Downloading Drive Logs” on page 7-16. 4. When requested by IBM, attach the library log and drive logs to an email message and send it to IBM Technical Support for further diagnosis.
• Alarm (Yellow LED) - The Alarm LED ( in Figure 7-19) is lit when a piece of media is bad, degraded, or invalid, and indicates that operator intervention is required. It is cleared when all invalid cartridges have been exported from the library.
• Physical write protect means that the cartridge write-protect switch is positioned to prevent writing data to the tape. • Logical write protect means that either the host has sent a command to prevent writing to the tape, or the drive has disallowed writing due to some internally detected condition.
Library Control Blade has a library firmware backup region. If a library firmware download fails due to power shutdown or other action, the backup firmware is restored automatically. Periodically visit the web at http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/ index.html for updated levels of firmware. Updating Library Firmware Figure 7-22.
3. Browse to the file on your computer, select the “.ffr” file that was downloaded from the IBM web site, then click Update. The Web User Interface will indicate that the operation has completed. This means that the firmware file has been successfully moved from the host computer to the library.
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• Scans to find and displays all IBM devices. The tool will not display any non-IBM devices. • The “Help” selection explains the required syntax as well as a brief explanation of the particular function.
Downloading the TS3400 SNMP MIB File To download the MIB file: 1. Download the SNMP MIB file for this library to your host computer from http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/index.html. 2. Install the MIB file on your SNMP server. Refer to your server application documentation for instructions.
Taking Offline To take the library offline using the Operator Panel: 1. From the top menu, press the Down button to select Configuration, and press Enter. 2. Select Library Settings, and press Enter. 3. Select Online/Offline, and press Enter. 4. Select Offline, and press Enter. 5.
Important: To completely remove all power before servicing or in an emergency, toggle the power switch on each power supply to the OFF (O) position, and disconnect all power cords from their electrical source. Powering Down 1. Ensure that no applications are accessing the library. If an event is in progress, wait until the operation completes.
Applying a RID Tag to a Library A RID (Repair Identification) Tag maintains the original serial number record and WWN of the machine to ensure that your warranty coverage, if applicable, is not interrupted. The tag is important for customer inventory accuracy. Follow the instructions on the RID tag precisely.
7. Select Tape Drive Service Aids option from the menu, and press Enter. 8. Select Read Dump from the following panel, and press Enter. IBM Tape Device Service Aid Menu 700000 Select One of the Service Aids to be performed Force Microcode Dump Perform a microcode dump of the system.
900000 Select One of the devices listed below. NAME LOCATION TYPE rmt2 00-05-01-10 IBM 3592 Tape Drive and Medium Changer rmt3 00-05-01-30 IBM 3592 Tape Drive and Medium Changer F3=Cancel F7=Commit F10=Exit 10. Enter the Filename in the destination field. (Example: /dev/rfd0 +/). You must press F7=Commit to write the file to the diskette.
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IBMtapeutil for Linux ============================== 1. Tape 2. Changer 3. Quit ============================== Enter your choice: 5. Select 1 (Tape). Hit <enter> to continue... -------------------- General Commands: ---------------------------- 1. Open a Device 7. Request Sense 2. Close a Device 8. Log Sense Page 3.
11. Enter Q. to quit the program. Offloading Dumps to Sun System using TAPEUTIL Refer to IBM SCSI Tape Drive, Medium Changer, and Library Device Drivers: Installation and User’s Guide for details of the tapeutil program in the Sun (Solaris) system.
/opt/IBMtape/tapeutil Offloading Dumps to HP-UX System using TAPEUTIL Refer to IBM SCSI Tape Drive, Medium Changer, and Library Device Drivers: Installation and User’s Guide for details of the tapeutil program in the HP-UX system. The tape drive supports forcing a diagnostic dump and storing that dump to a mounted tape cartridge or to a host system file via the SCSI bus.
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Offloading Dumps to Windows NT or Windows 2000 using NTUTIL For a complete update on device driver software, see the IBM SCSI Tape Drive, Medium Changer, and Library Device Drivers: Installation and User’s Guide. Note: The dump procedure may be performed by using the menu-driven interface of the ntutil program.
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900000 Select One of the devices listed below. NAME LOCATION TYPE rmt2 00-05-01-10 IBM 3592 Tape Drive and Medium Changer rmt3 00-05-01-30 IBM 3592 Tape Drive and Medium Changer F3=Cancel F7=Commit F10=Exit 10. Enter the filename /tmp/3592.dmp in the destination field.
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4. Locate the control unit diskette drive, and insert into it a formatted diskette that will be used for the dump. 5. Refer to the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Controller 3592 Model J70 Maintenance Information or the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Controller 3590 Model A60 Maintenance Information to login to the control unit as Service.
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900000 Select One of the devices listed below. NAME LOCATION TYPE rmt2 00-05-01-10 IBM 3592 Tape Drive and Medium Changer rmt3 00-05-01-30 IBM 3592 Tape Drive and Medium Changer F3=Cancel F7=Commit F10=Exit 10. Enter the Filename in the destination field. (Example: /dev/rfd0 +/). You must press F7=Commit to write the file to the diskette.
Prompting for Srce File for Operation on rmt3 located at 00-05-01-30 B00000 Please enter the following fields... Enter Filename: /dev/rfd0 +/ F1=Help F2=Refresh F3=Cancel F4=List F5=Reset F7=Commit F10=Exit 11. Press F10 to exit the read dump. 12. Press q to quit tapeutil. 13.
• Scans to find and displays all IBM devices. The tool will not display any non-IBM devices. • The “Help” selection explains the required syntax as well as a brief explanation of the particular function.
To download the ITDT tool and instructions for using the tool, visit http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/. Updating Microcode from iSeries (OS/400) On a AS/400 system, the Update Device Microcode (QTAUPDDV) API provides an interface for updating device microcode from a code image stored in an Integrated File System (IFS) stream file.
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900000 Select One of the devices listed below. NAME LOCATION TYPE rmt2 00-05-01-10 IBM 3592 Tape Drive and Medium Changer rmt3 00-05-01-30 IBM 3592 Tape Drive and Medium Changer F3=Cancel F7=Commit F10=Exit 9. If you are loading the microcode from the CD-ROM drive, press F7=Commit from the following panel.
Prompting for Srce File for Operation on rmt3 located at 00-05-01-30 B00000 Please enter the following fields... Enter Filename: D3I1_xxx.fmrz F1=Help F2=Refresh F3=Cancel F4=List F5=Reset F7=Commit F10=Exit 11. While the microcode load takes place, the display shows: "Operation running, please standby" The drive display shows the loading status messages at the bottom of the display.
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5. Select 1 (Tape). Hit <enter> to continue... ----------------------- General Commands: --------------------- 1. Open a Device 7. Request Sense 2. Close a Device 8. Log Sense Page 3. Inquiry 9. Mode Sense Page 4. Test Unit Ready 10. Switch Tape/Changer Device 5.
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11. Enter Q to quit the program. Updating Microcode from Sun System using TAPEUTIL Refer to IBM SCSI Tape Drive, Medium Changer, and Library Device Drivers: Installation and User’s Guide for details of the tapeutil program in the Sun (Solaris) system.
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/opt/IBMtape/tapeutil Updating Microcode from HP-UX System using TAPEUTIL Refer to IBM SCSI Tape Drive, Medium Changer, and Library Device Drivers: Installation and User’s Guide for details of the tapeutil program in the HP-UX system. You may require assistance from the customer during this process.
Updating Microcode from Windows NT or Windows 2000 using NTUTIL For a complete update on device driver software, see the IBM SCSI Tape Drive, Medium Changer, and 3592 Device Drivers: Installation and User’s Guide. You may require assistance from the customer during this process.
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900000 Select One of the devices listed below. NAME LOCATION TYPE rmt2 00-05-01-10 IBM 3592 Tape Drive and Medium Changer rmt3 00-05-01-30 IBM 3592 Tape Drive and Medium Changer F3=Cancel F7=Commit F10=Exit 12. Enter the filename in the source field. (Example: /tmp/3592.fmr) You must press F7=Commit after entering the filename.
Starting NT UTILITY (NTUTIL) from Windows NT or Windows 2000 For a complete update on device driver software, see the IBM SCSI Tape Drive, Medium Changer, and 3592 Device Drivers: Installation and User’s Guide. You may require assistance from the customer during this process.
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1: Manual Test 2: Batch Test 9: Exit ntutil Enter selection: 4. Enter 1 in the Enter selection: input area to select Manual Test. Test tool version x.x.x.x Variable settings ==================== BASE MODE ======================================== gp->fd0=-1 gp->fd1=-1 block size=1024 block count=1 hex block id = 0000000000000000 return_error_when_fail 1 exit_on_unexpected_result 0 trace_flag 0 manual test menu:...
Exercising Drive Attached to Windows NT or Windows 2000 using NTUTIL For a complete update on device driver software, see the IBM SCSI Tape Drive, Medium Changer, and Library Device Drivers: Installation and User’s Guide. Note: The drive exercise procedure may be performed by using the menu-driven interface of the ntutil program.
Host Attachment Checkout Checking Channel Attachment – iSeries (OS/400) To verify that a 3592 is attached properly to an iSeries (OS/400), perform the following: 1. Type WRKCFGSTS *DEV *TAP ASTLVL(*BASIC) at the prompt. The following screen appears, which shows all of the attached tape device names. In this example, TAP13 1 is the device name to use for VFYTAP.
The devices must be fully installed and the host device driver must be configured and available. See IBM SCSI Tape Drive, Medium Changer, and Library Device Drivers: Installation and User’s Guide for information about installing and using the IBM tape drive, medium changer, and library device drivers. Also, “Installation and Configuration Instructions”...
Defined 00-02-00 IBM 3592 Tape Drive and Medium Changer FCP rmt1 Available 00-02-00 IBM 3592 Tape Drive and Medium Changer FCP Figure 8-4. Device Fibre Addresses – Defined Perform the following to determine the port address (FCP ID) and port name (FCP World Wide Name).
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port address is 0x26 (with leading 0s not shown) and the port name is “0x500507630240202a”. If you do not know which devices to test, ask the customer’s system administrator. 2. To determine the “unique identifier,” use the following: a. Enter the following: $ tapeutil -f /dev/rmt1 qrypath b.
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4. At the Enter Selection: prompt, select the Open a Device option, and press Enter. 5. At the Enter the device special file name: prompt, type /dev/rmt1 (or your actual device). 6. At the Select mode (1=Read/Write, 2=Read Only, 3=Write Only, 4=Append): prompt, type 1 to receive the Opening device…...
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2. At the Enter Selection: prompt, select the Open a Device option, and press Enter. 3. At the Enter the device special file name: prompt, type /dev/rmt1 (or your specific device). 4. At the Select mode (1=Read/Write, 2=Read Only, 3=Write Only, 4=Append): prompt, type 1.
The devices must be fully installed and the host device driver must be configured and available. See IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and User’s Guide for information about installing and using the IBM tape drive, medium changer, and library device drivers. Also, “Installation and Configuration Instructions” in the above guide describe the smit and cfgmgr commands.
The devices must be fully installed and the host device driver must be configured and available. Refer to IBM SCSI Tape Drive, Medium Changer, and Library Device Drivers: Installation and User’s Guide, GC35-0154, for details of the tapeutil program in the Sun (Solaris) system.
The devices must be fully installed and the host device driver must be configured and available. See IBM SCSI Tape Drive, Medium Changer, and Library Device Drivers: Installation and User’s Guide for information about installing and using the IBM SCSI library device drivers. Also, “Installation and Configuration Instructions” in the above guide describes the smit and cfgmgr commands.
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The devices must be fully installed and the host device driver must be configured and available. See IBM SCSI Tape Drive, Medium Changer, and Library Device Drivers: Installation and User’s Guide for information about installing and using the IBM SCSI tape drive, medium changer, and library device drivers. Also, “Installation and Configuration Instructions”...
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Port 1 3592 Tape Drive Figure 8-7. Host Attachment Example 1. Load a CE scratch tape in the IBM 3592. Important: This test overwrites any data or label existing on the tape cartridge. 2. Type ntutil. 3. Select 1 to enter the device file name.
Checking Channel Attachment using NTUTIL under Windows NT or Windows 2000 For a complete update on device driver software, see the IBM SCSI Tape Drive, Medium Changer, and Library Device Drivers: Installation and User’s Guide. Notes: • The 3592 must be powered ON before the Windows NT or Windows 2000 device is powered ON.
Connecting and Disconnecting Laptop From Drive (E06 Only) You must perform this procedure before you attempt to perform other Ethernet procedures. Use this procedure to connect your laptop to a drive by using the Ethernet port. 1. Prepare the tape drive for service. 2.
10. Perform any of these procedures, then return here: • “Determining Current Drive Microcode Level (E06 Only)” on page 8-37 • “Determining Current Dump Status (E06 Only)” on page 8-37 • “Offloading Dumps By Using Ethernet Port (E06 Only)” on page 8-37 •...
appears in the current directory of your laptop. The dump remains in the drive buffer after transfer. The dump offload time can take as long as ten seconds. With No Dump in Buffer: If there is no dump in the buffer, you will receive a response on your laptop like: mget 0000120036_D3I2_448_000001365747_f.dmp? Table 8-3 describes the information fields in this response.
4. After the drive resets, you can reestablish the FTP connection to the drive to verify the drive microcode level by issuing the command open 169.254.0.3. You will see a screen that displays the drive type, model number, serial number, and microcode level.
Table 9-1. Library FRUs (continued) Part Name Reference Information Library chassis “Replacing the Library Chassis” on page 9-44 Required Library State for Repairs Adding, removing, and replacing library components usually requires you to power OFF the library. There are a few components, however, that you can service without powering OFF the library.
2. Power OFF the library by toggling the power supply switch on both supplies to the OFF (O) position. If the library is processing queued requests, wait for library to finish the current library task and then turn OFF the power supply units. Restoring the Library to Normal Operation after Repairs 1.
Replacement Procedures Replacing the library in a rack is the reverse process of removing the library from a rack. 1. With a person on each side of the library, lift the library from the work surface and slide the library into the rack. 2.
Figure 9-1. Cartridge magazine lock release 4. Insert a screwdriver, or a similar tool, into the lock release access hole and gently push the lock mechanism to release the lock and eject the cartridge magazines. Figure 9-2. Cartridges released 5. If the I/O Station is enabled, the lower cartridge magazine cannot be fully removed from the library.
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Figure 9-3. I/O Station enabled a. On the front panel, locate the access hole for the I/O Station locking mechanism below the I/O Station ( in Figure 9-4). Figure 9-4. I/O Station lock release access hole b. Insert the 2 mm hexagonal wrench, or a similar tool, into the lock release access hole and gently push to release the locking mechanism.
Replacing a Power Supply Unit Figure 9-5. Power supply unit The switch on the rear of each power supply unit ( in Figure 9-5) controls power for the library. Note: Power supply units remain powered ON when still connected to an ac source. The two power supply units provide redundancy and help ensure that the library does not lose power (and become inaccessible) if one of the power supply units should happen to fail.
7-23. 8. Package the failed power supply in the same packaging that the new power supply was shipped to you in, and return to IBM. 9. Go to “End of Call” on page 7-26. Replacing the Library Control Blade (LCB) Figure 9-6.
7-23. 11. Package the failed Library Control Blade in the same packaging that the new Library Control Blade was shipped to you in, and return to IBM. 12. Go to “End of Call” on page 7-26. Chapter 9. Check, Adjust, Remove, and Replace Procedures...
Adding a Tape Drive Canister (Feature Code 4685) 3592 Drive Canisters (Models E05, E06, and EU6) can also be moved and installed in the TS3400 Tape Library from the following tape libraries: • 3584 (TS3500 Tape Library) • 3494 (3494 Tape Library) •...
6. Grasp the drive canister handle ( in Figure 9-9) and carefully but firmly push the drive into position. Ensure that the connectors to the right correctly align and fully engage with the drive docking card. 7. Lower the locking lever ( in Figure 9-9) until it snaps into place.
4. From the top menu of the Operator Panel, press the Down button to select Service Mode, and press Enter. 5. Press the Down button to select Drive Replacement, and press Enter. For information describing the function of this menu command, see “Replacing a Drive”...
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Note: • If a logical library label ( in Figure 9-9) is attached to the old drive, remove it from the old drive an attach it to the new drive. • The drive safety flaps must not be removed when installing the drive. The safety flaps will pivot up, out of the path when the drive is installed.
13. Package the failed tape drive in the same packaging that the new tape drive was shipped to you in, and return to IBM. 14. Go to “End of Call” on page 7-26. Removing the Drive Cover Plate When a library drive tray is empty, the tray should be covered at all times to prevent dust, dirt, and airborne particulates from entering the library enclosure to ensure maximum longevity of the library.
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Figure 9-11. Front bezel screw locations (1) 6. Remove the three screws located on the magazine cartridge tray frame ( Figure 9-11 and Figure 9-12) using a short-handled Phillips screwdriver. Figure 9-12. Front bezel screw locations (2) 7. Holding the sides of the front bezel ( in Figure 9-13), lift up and out from the bottom to remove the front bezel.
Figure 9-13. Front bezel removal Replacement Procedure 1. To replace the front bezel, perform the steps to remove the bezel in reverse order. When placing the new bezel on the front panel of the library, three little clips along the bottom edge of the front bezel snap into place when the bezel is fitted correctly.
4. Manually remove and clearly label the cartridge magazines from the library. See “Unlocking Cartridge Magazines Manually” on page 9-4. 5. Remove the front bezel. See “Replacing the Front Bezel” on page 9-14. Note: Before removing the LCD display card, check for a loose flat cable connection that may be the cause of the problem.
4. If requested, take the library online. See “Taking the Library Offline/Online” on page 7-23. 5. Package the failed LCD display card in the same packaging that the new LCD display card was shipped to you in, and return to IBM. 6. Go to “End of Call” on page 7-26. 9-18...
Replacing the Drive Docking Card The drive docking card is the connection interface between the library control circuit and the tape drives. Figure 9-17. Drive docking card Removal Procedure 1. Take the library offline. See “Taking the Library Offline/Online” on page 7-23. 2.
T -W Figure 9-18. Components removed to gain access to drive docking card 4. Remove the five screws securing the drive docking card cover plate ( Figure 9-19). 9-20 TS3400 Tape Library Maintenance Information...
Figure 9-19. Drive docking card cover plate 5. Remove the two cable connectors (Figure 9-20 and in Figure 9-21) on the right side of the drive docking card. Figure 9-20. Drive docking card connectors 9-21 Chapter 9. Check, Adjust, Remove, and Replace Procedures...
4. If requested, take the library online. See “Taking the Library Offline/Online” on page 7-23. 5. Package the failed drive docking card in the same packaging that the new drive docking card was shipped to you in, and return to IBM. 6. Go to “End of Call” on page 7-26. 9-22...
Replacing the Accessor Assembly The Accessor assembly contains all the robotics of the library and is replaced as a single unit. Figure 9-22. Accessor assembly The Accessor assembly contains several electric motors that generate an electrical current when moved. Accordingly, the Library Control Blade must be removed to prevent damage due to induced voltages when moving the Accessor.
8. On the front panel, remove the front bezel. See “Replacing the Front Bezel” on page 9-14. 9. Remove the five screws securing the library door ( in Figure 9-23) to the library frame. Figure 9-23. Library door screw locations 10.
Figure 9-26. Accessor flat cable connector block 13. Remove the screw ( in Figure 9-26) securing the flat cable connector block to the Accessor assembly, and lay the flat cable (Figure 9-27) out straight. Note: The flat cable runs along a plate on the lower right side of the library, passing underneath a metal flange on the Accessor assembly.
4. If requested, take the library online. See “Taking the Library Offline/Online” on page 7-23. 5. Package the failed Accessor assembly in the same packaging that the new Accessor assembly was shipped to you in, and return to IBM. 6. Go to “End of Call” on page 7-26. 9-27...
Replacing the Accessor Flat Cable Plate Assembly The Accessor flat cable forms the communication and control path between the Library Control Blade and the Accessor. The cable loops back upon itself lengthwise, on a plate assembly along the length of the library, as the accessor moves backward and forward accessing cartridge slots and loading/unloading the tape drives.
10. On the front panel, remove the front bezel. See “Replacing the Front Bezel” on page 9-14. 11. Disconnect the flat cable from the connector (Figure 9-31) on the right side of the LCD display card. Pull out the lock tab ( in Figure 9-32) on the front right side of the connector toward you using your fingernail and remove the flat cable.
Note: Use caution when removing the screws securing the door to the front of the library frame and when opening the door. It is possible for the door and LCD panel display to be detached from the frame when the top cover is removed, damaging the LCD ribbon cable.
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Figure 9-35. Center pillar removal 15. On the right side of the library, remove the two screws securing the flat cable plate to the wall of the library. 9-32 TS3400 Tape Library Maintenance Information...
Figure 9-36. Flat cable plate screw location (side) 16. On the back board assembly, disconnect the three flat cable connectors (Figure 9-37). Release the connector lock by pulling the lock tab ( Figure 9-38) on the left side of the connector towards you, and then withdraw the flat cable out of the connector.
Figure 9-37. Back board flat cable connectors Figure 9-38. Back board flat cable connector lock tab 17. Unfasten the four white plastic cable clamps located around the tape drive housing (Figure 9-39). 9-34 TS3400 Tape Library Maintenance Information...
Figure 9-39. Plastic flat cable clamps 18. Remove the screw securing the flat cable plate to the library floor ( Figure 9-40), pull the flat cable plate assembly forward a few millimeters and lift the assembly ( in Figure 9-40) out. 9-35 Chapter 9.
Figure 9-40. Flat cable plate assembly removal Replacement Procedure 1. Remove the packaging from the replacement flat cable plate assembly. 2. To replace the flat cable plate assembly, perform the steps to remove the flat cable plate assembly in reverse order, taking the following points into account. •...
Replacing the Back Board Assembly The back board is an interface board between the power supply units, Library Control Blade, drive docking card, and the Accessor assembly robotics. Figure 9-41. Back board Removal Procedures 1. Take the library offline. See “Taking the Library Offline/Online” on page 7-23. 2.
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9. Remove the power supply units. See “Replacing a Power Supply Unit” on page 9-7. 10. Remove the Library Control Blade. See “Replacing the Library Control Blade (LCB)” on page 9-8. 11. On the sides of the library, remove the four screws securing the center pillar ( in Figure 9-44) of the library frame, and remove the pillar.
Figure 9-45. Back board connectors (rear) 13. On the left side of the library, remove the spring (Figure 9-46) between the power supply housing and the cartridge magazine release plate. Important: Wear safety goggles when removing the spring. Figure 9-46. Cartridge magazine release plate spring 14.
T -W Figure 9-47. Cartridge magazine release plate 15. Unhook the circuit wiring from the hook ( in Figure 9-47) located on the top of the power supply housing. 16. Disconnect the three flat cable connectors and the two pin connectors on the front of the back board (Figure 9-48).
Figure 9-48. Back board connectors Figure 9-49. Back board flat cable connector lock tab 17. Remove the five screws securing the back board ( in Figure 9-50) to the power supply housing, and lift the back board out. 9-42 TS3400 Tape Library Maintenance Information...
4. If requested, take the library online. See “Taking the Library Offline/Online” on page 7-23. 5. Package the failed back board assembly in the same packaging that the new back board assembly was shipped to you in, and return to IBM. 6. Go to “End of Call” on page 7-26. 9-43...
System Summary window of the Web User Interface and check against the latest firmware version at http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/storage/support. To update the library firmware, if necessary, see “Methods of Updating Firmware” on page 7-20. 7. Go to “End of Call” on page 7-26.
Removing a Cartridge from a Drive Manually Note: • Before using this procedure to recover a tape cartridge that fails to unload from a drive canister, you must have exhausted all other means of removing the tape cartridge from the drive. Use this procedure only if you cannot remove the tape cartridge by using any other means.
Removal Procedure 1. Remove the drive canister from the library. See “Replacing a Tape Drive Canister or FC 1663 Tape Drive Removal” on page 9-11. Figure 9-51. Drive canister cradle screws 2. Remove the drive from the canister housing by performing the following steps: a.
The leader block is positioned in the take-up reel. After the procedure is complete, return the drive through your normal IBM parts channel. • “Tape Broken in Midtape” on page 9-51 – Tape appears to be on both the supply reel (inside the cartridge) and the take-up reel.
• “No Apparent Failure or Damage to Tape” on page 9-53 – There appears to be no damage or slack to the tape. After the procedure is complete, return the drive through your normal IBM parts channel. Tape Spooled Off Supply Reel Use this procedure if the tape has become unspooled inside the tape cartridge.
7. Continue spooling tape into the cartridge until the tape is taut and remains within the flanges of the tape guiding rollers. Ensure that you do not stretch or scratch the tape. 8. Reassemble the drive by reversing Step 5 on page 9-47. 9.
Table 9-4. Gear train identification Component Gear or Part Name Loader motor worm gear Cartridge loader tray guide bearing Rotator stub Threader motor worm gear Threader intermediate gear Threader mechanism gear Aluminum bracket Loader mechanism gear 1. From the left side of the drive, pull out tape from the take-up reel. Note: If there is more than approximately 0.6 m (2 ft) of tape on the take-up reel, go to “Tape Broken in Midtape”...
See “Replacing a Tape Drive Canister or FC 1663 Tape Drive Removal” on page 9-11. 13. Repack and return the failed drive through your IBM parts network. Tape Broken in Midtape Note: The term ‘midtape’...
7. Turn the supply reel clockwise, carefully guiding the mended portion of the tape to wind around the hub of the supply reel located inside the cartridge. Continue spooling tape into the cartridge until the tape is taut. The tape must remain within the flanges of the tape guiding rollers.
See “Replacing a Tape Drive Canister or FC 1663 Tape Drive Removal” on page 9-11. 15. Repack and return the failed drive through your IBM parts network. No Apparent Failure or Damage to Tape Use this procedure if you cannot see a failure or there does not seem to be any damage to the tape.
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See “Replacing a Tape Drive Canister or FC 1663 Tape Drive Removal” on page 9-11. 14. Repack and return the failed drive through your IBM parts network. 9-54 TS3400 Tape Library Maintenance Information...
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Table 10-1. Service activity (continued) Service Date Parts Exchanged Description of Service Activity Representative 10-2 TS3400 Tape Library Maintenance Information...
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Table 10-1. Service activity (continued) Service Date Parts Exchanged Description of Service Activity Representative 10-3 Chapter 10. History of Service Activity...
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Table 10-1. Service activity (continued) Service Date Parts Exchanged Description of Service Activity Representative 10-4 TS3400 Tape Library Maintenance Information...
Table 11-2. Library field replaceable units (FRU) (continued) Description FRU Part Number Accessor flat cable plate 23R9379 Power supply unit 95P5098 Library Control Blade (LCB) 95P5096 LCD Display card assembly 95P5097 Front bezel, including mounting screws 23R9381 Drive docking card (DDC) 23R9387 Back board assembly 23R9388...
Power Cords and Receptacles Figure 11-1 shows the plugs that are used by the power cords in Table 11-3. Match the index number that is beside each plug to the index number in the table. Figure 11-1. Types of power cord receptacles 11-3 Chapter 11.
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Table 11-3. Power cords Description, Feature Code Index Number in Plug Standard Reference Country or Region (FC), and Part Number (PN) Figure 11-1 US/Canada NEMA 5-15P Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, • 2.8 m, 125V Canada, Cayman Islands, • FC 9800 Colombia, Costa Rica, •...
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Table 11-3. Power cords (continued) Description, Feature Code Index Number in Plug Standard Reference Country or Region (FC), and Part Number (PN) Figure 11-1 France, Germany CEE 7 - VII Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Aruba, • 2.8 m, 250V Austria, Belgium, Benin, •...
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Table 11-3. Power cords (continued) Description, Feature Code Index Number in Plug Standard Reference Country or Region (FC), and Part Number (PN) Figure 11-1 Switzerland SEV SN 416534 Liechtenstein, Switzerland • 2.8 m, 250V • FC 9828 • AAS PN 39M5158 •...
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Table 11-3. Power cords (continued) Description, Feature Code Index Number in Plug Standard Reference Country or Region (FC), and Part Number (PN) Figure 11-1 Korea HV** KS C8305, K60884-1 Korea • 2.8 m, 250V • FC 9844 • AAS PN 39M5219 •...
Table 12-1. Device driver types If you are… Then… Using an IBM device Refer to the IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and User’s Guide driver (GC27-2130) for problem determination information specific to your host operating system. Visit ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/storage/ devdrvr/Doc/ to download the latest version of the manual.
TAPE_ERR2, it could also be caused by a library failure. The ASC/ASCQ points to a “Mechanical Positioning Error” while attempting a “Move Medium” command (“A5”). For more information about Sense Data, refer to the IBM System Storage TS3400 Tape Library SCSI Reference. 12-2 TS3400 Tape Library Maintenance Information...
The fact that a FID was listed (“86”) defines the failure as “The drive detected a drive hardware or media fault”. In this case, the FID should be followed to make a repair. For more information about Sense Key and ASC/ASCQ fields, refer to the IBM System Storage TS3400 Tape Library SCSI Reference.
Table 12-4. Sense data example 2 Description Byte 0 of Library Sense Data (Valid Data). Sense Key (in this case Hardware Error). 5300 ASC/ASCQ (additional sense code/additional sense code qualifier). FID (FRU identification number). In this case, a Drive Hardware or Media problem. Retrieving from a Sun System The Sun System provides information when an error occurs on a tape drive or library in system-errolog /var/adm/messages.
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Table A-1. Encryption sense data (continued) ASCQ Description Impact Explanation Customer Action Required Encryption - Key This is not an error (if the tape If this sense is associated with Required drive and proxy are a job failure: Verify that the configured correctly).
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Table A-1. Encryption sense data (continued) ASCQ Description Impact Explanation Customer Action Required Encryption - Key This is not an error (if the tape none - key translation has Translate drive and proxy are been requested (in-band) configured correctly). It is sense data used to initiate a key translation request to the application/system key path.
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Table A-1. Encryption sense data (continued) ASCQ Description Impact Explanation Customer Action Required Encryption - Key usage error. An invalid Retry the command if Unauthorized Request Drive Session Key (dSK) was necessary. This sense may be - dSK used or a valid dSK was used reported following the service incorrectly.
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Table A-1. Encryption sense data (continued) ASCQ Description Impact Explanation Customer Action Required Encryption - The tape drive received a Retry the command if Unsupported Type corrupted or unrecognized necessary. If the problem message from the EKM. The persists, verify the EKM and most likely causes are an drive code versions are EKM code bug or...
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Table A-1. Encryption sense data (continued) ASCQ Description Impact Explanation Customer Action Required Encryption - Data The tape drive was unable to Retry the command using the Read Decryption decrypt data using an encryption key that was used Failure application-provided key. The when the cartridge was probable cause is use of the written.
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A code representing characters by sets of AH. Authentication Header parallel bars of varying thickness and separation which are read optically by transverse scanning. AIX. Advanced Interactive Executive. IBM’s ® implementation of the UNIX operating system. The bar code label. Paper bearing a bar code and having an RS/6000 system, among others, uses AIX as it’s...
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boot. To load the first piece of software that starts the command. A control signal that initiates an action or library. the start of a sequence of actions. browser. A client program that initiates requests to a compact disc (CD). A disc, usually 4.75 inches in Web server and displays the information that the server diameter, from which data is read optically by means of returns.
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DH group. Diffie-Hellman group. encryption key manager (EKM). A Java software DIAG. Diagnostic section of maintenance information program that assists IBM-encrypting tape drives in manual. generating, protecting, storing, and maintaining encryption keys that encrypt information written to and differential. See High Voltage Differential (HVD).
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Located within the library, a data-storage device that tape drives. controls the movement of the magnetic tape in an IBM TotalStorage System Storage Tape Cartridge. The drive FP. File protect.
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MB. Mega Byte (usually expressed as data rate in of addresses available for networked devices. MB/s or MB/second). ITDT. IBM TotalStorage Diagnostic Tool. media capacity. The amount of data that can be contained on a storage medium, expressed in bytes of ITST.
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microcode represents microinstructions used in a OPER. Operation. product as an alternative to hard-wired circuitry to ov. Over voltage. implement certain functions of a processor or other system component. overrun. Loss of data because a receiving device is unable to accept data at the rate it is transmitted. MIM.
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SCSI. Small computer system interface. segment. A part. rack. A unit that houses the components of a storage sel. Select. subsystem, such as the library. serialize. To change from parallel-by-byte to rackmount kit. A packaged collection of articles used serial-by-bit. to install the rack mounted version of the library.
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Tape encryption is set up used by functional areas of the drive, and information implicitly through the IBM device driver. required for manufacturing, RAS, and engineering. tachometer, tach. A device that emits pulses that are word.
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lock release 3-9 path failover 2-11 replacing drives lower 2-3 performance R/W test drive Operator Panel 7-7 status display 4-2 diagnostics 7-6 reporting library problems 7-1 unlocking 9-4 Picker 2-10, 3-7 reseating cables 7-23 upper 2-3 access time 2-16 restarting library 7-25 maintenance bar code reader 2-10 restoring library to normal operation after...
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Sun System offloading to drive dumps Windows checking channel attachment 8-31 using NTUTIL 8-7 unlocking offloading dumps using Port 0 LED 2-8 I/O Station 9-4 TAPEUTIL 8-5 Port 1 LED 2-8 magazines 9-4 updating microcode using Power LED 2-8 unlocking cartridge magazines 9-4 TAPEUTIL 8-17 removal 2-12 updating firmware 7-20...
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