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Magstar 3494 Tape Library IBM
Operator Guide
GA32-0280-09
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Magstar 3494 Tape Library IBM Operator Guide GA32-0280-09
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Note! Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Notices” on page 337. Ninth Edition (May 1999) | This edition, GA32-0280-09, is a major revision of GA32-0280-08, which is now obsolete. Significant changes or | additions to the text and illustrations are indicated by a vertical line to the left of the change. The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law. INTERNATIONAL BUSI
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Contents Figures ........................... ix Preface ........................... xiii Organization ......................... xiii Related Information....................... xiv 3490E........................... xiv 3590 ........................... xv AIX............................ xv AS/400 .......................... xv RISC System/6000...................... xv MVS ........................... xv VM............................ xvi Additional ......................... xvi Summary of Changes ...
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3494 Model B16 Virtual Tape Server Controls ............. 39 3494 Model B18 Virtual Tape Server Controls ............. 39 Chapter 3. Operational Characteristics............... 41 3490E/3590 Tape Subsystem Operation ............... 41 Virtual Tape Server....................... 41 Emulation of 3490-Type Tape Drives ............... 41 Tape Volume Cache ..................... 42 Storage Management of the Tape Volume Cache........... 42 Maintaining Data Fragments from Copied Volumes .......... 42 Fast
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Shutdown pending ...................... 66 Library Manager Switchover in Progress .............. 66 Accessor Switchover in Progress................. 66 Dual Active Accessor Status................... 67 Informational States....................... 67 Relationship between Operational Modes and States .......... 68 Operational Mode Transitions ................... 68 Pause Mode to Auto Mode ................... 68 Auto Mode to Pause Mode (No Error)............... 69 Pause Mode to Manual Mode..........
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Pause...........................100 Manual ..........................101 Online...........................101 Offline...........................103 Service Menu........................104 Switch Active Library Manager to Standby .............105 Accessors .........................106 Lockup Library Manager....................108 Shutdown .........................108 Using the Status Pull-Down....................109 Operational Status ......................111 Component Availability..............
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|| Manage Insert Volumes ....................205 || Manage Export-Hold Volumes..................206 || Cancel Export/Import .....................207 Service Access ........................208 SNMP Options ........................208 Using the Library Manager’s SNMP Features ............209 Trouble Shooting.......................213 Receiving SNMPD Traps on the Monitor Station ...........213 Programming Tools......................215 OPINT Library Manager SNMP Traps ...............215 UNSOL Libra
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Start the Library Manager and Host Recovery Procedure (MVS/BLTS Environment) .......................266 DFSMS System Managed Tape Messages ..............268 Table for DFSMS Library Failure Messages or Exception Conditions....269 Information Provided at the Library Manager Console ..........276 Using the System Summary Window ...............277 Using the Component Availability Status Window...........279 Using the Search Database for Volumes Window...........279 Using the Whole Queue Window......
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Figures 1. IBM 3494 Tape Libraries ................... 3 2. Control Unit Frame Functional Components, 3490E (Front View) . . . . 5 3. Control Unit Frame Functional Components, 3590 (Front View)..... 6 4. Control Unit Frame Functional Components (Rear View) ....... 7 5. Storage Frame Functional Components (front)........... 8 6. Drive Unit Frame Functional Components (front) .......... 9 7. Drive Unit Frame Functional Components (rear) .......... 10 8. Model B16 Virtual Tape Server Functional Com
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54. Switching Pop-Up Window ..................107 55. Dual Active Accessor Status Pop-Up Window — Enabling.......107 56. Mark Accessor Active Pop-Up Window..............108 57. Dual Active Accessor Status Pop-Up Window — Disabling.......108 58. System Administrator Password Pop-Up Window..........109 59. Shutdown Panel ......................109 60. Status Pull-Down Menu ...................110 61. (Part 1 of 3) Operational Status Pop-Up Window ..........111 62. (Part 2 of 3) Operational Status Po
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109. Enable Inventory Update Dialog Box...............177 110. Perform Inventory Update Dialog Box ..............178 111. Inventory Update Status Box .................178 112. Inventory Update Status Box (Dual Active Accessor systems) .....178 113. Perform Inventory Update (Partial) Window ............179 114. Setup Stand-Alone Device Pop-Up Window............181 115. Reset Stand-Alone Device Pop-Up Window............183 116. Stand-Alone Device Status Pop-Up Window............183 117. Insert Unl
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163. Active Session.......................255 164. Changing Sessions.....................255 165. Session Pull-down Menu...................256 166. DCAF Password......................256 167. Library Manager Switching Window...............264 168. Library Manager Switching Window...............267 169. Status Flags........................280 170. Laser Safety Caution Label..................340 xii Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide
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Preface This book provides information for the new operator and for the experienced operator to use the IBM Magstar 3494 Tape Library. If you are a new operator, give special attention to the organization of this book (see “Organization”) and read the sections indicated for new operators. Users of this information should be familiar with the 3490E magnetic tape subsystems. IBM recommends that you read the IBM 3494 Tape Library Introduction and Planning Guide, GA32-0279. Organization The material
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v “Index” on page 347 lists items to which a reader may need to refer. Related Information For additional information about the IBM 3494 Tape Library, see: v IBM 3494 Tape Library Operator Safety Translations, GA32-0299 v IBM 3494 Tape Library Introduction and Planning Guide, GA32-0279 v IBM 3494 Tape Library User’s Guide: Media Library Device Driver for AS/400 , GC35-0153 v IBM 3494 Tape Library User’s Guide: Library Control Device Driver for VSE/ESA, GC35-0176 v IBM Online Library Omnibus Edit
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3590 v IBM 3590 High Performance Tape Subsystem Introduction and Planning Guide, GA32-0329. v IBM 3590 High Performance Tape Subsystem Hardware Reference, GA32-0331 v IBM 3590 High Performance Tape Subsystem User‘s Guide, GA32-0330. v IBM 3590 High Performance Tape Subsystem Operator’s Training Video Tape, GV38-0290 (NTSC format) or GV38-0291 (PAL format) v IBM 3590 High Performance Tape Subsystem Operator’s Quick Guide, GA32-0354 v IBM Magstar 3590 Tape Subsystem: Multiplatform Implementation,
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v DFSMS/MVS Implementing and Customizing DFSMShsm , SH21-1078 v DFSMS/MVS Planning for Installation , SC26-4919 v DFSMS/MVS Object Access Method Application Programmer’s Reference , SC26-4917 v DFSMS/MVS Guide and Master Index , GC26-4904 v JES3 Command Reference , SC23-0063 v Multiple Virtual Storage/Enterprise System Architecture Library Guide for System Product , GC28-1601 v MVS/ESA Storage Management Library: Storage Management Reader’s Guide , GC26-3122 v MVS/ESA Planning: Installation and
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v Distributed Console Access Facility: V1R3.1 Target User’s Guide , SH19-6839 v Distributed Console Access Facility: V1R3.1 User’s Guide , SH19-4069 | You can send us comments about this book electronically: | v IBMLink from US: STARPUBS at SJEVM5 | v IBMLink from Canada: STARPUBS at TORIBM | v IBM Mail Exchange: USIB3VVD at IBMMAIL | v Internet: starpubs@us.ibm.com Preface xvii
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