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IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590
Operator Guide
GA32-0330-13
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® IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590 Operator Guide GA32-0330-13
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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 115. Fourteenth Edition (October 2001) ™ This edition of the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590 Operator Guide , GA32-0330-13, obsoletes and replaces GA32-0330-12. Changes or additions are indicated by an asterisk or pound sign in the left margin. The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law. INTE
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Contents Figures..............v Chapter 3. Drive Operator Panel and Controls .............5 Operator Panel Display ........5 Safety..............vii Fiducials .............13 Material Handling Safety .......vii Drive Power............13 Laser Safety and Compliance ......vii Indicators and Icons .........13 Processor Check Indicator ......14 Preface .............ix File Protected Icons ........14 Related Publications .........ix Tape Position Indicator .......14 IBM 3590 Publications........ix Du
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Cleaning the Tape Path ........68 Storage Environment........95 Model B11/E11..........68 Shipping Tape Media.........96 Model B1A/E1A .........68 Cartridge............96 Cleaning Notification........69 Environment...........97 Cleaning the Tape Cartridge ......70 Cartridge Data Security and Cartridge Cleaning the Magazine ........71 Disposal .............97 Data Security ..........97 Cartridge Disposal.........97 Chapter 6. Identifying Subsystem Problems ............73 Unable to Insert a Tape C
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Figures 1. A14, C10, and C14 Operator Panel . . . 3 14. Left View of the 3590 Magazine 2. Operator Panel .........7 Cartridge Positions........52 3. Options and Status Screen......9 15. Inserting and Removing the magazine 4. 2x Label Icon..........12 fromtheACF..........54 5. Library Locating Fiducials .....13 16. Bottom View of a Cleaning Cartridge 67 6. Intervention and Device Activity 17. Cleaning the Tape Cartridge.....70 Messages ...........16 18. Tape cartridge with a Detached Leader 7. Er
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Safety Material Handling Safety CAUTION: v Products weighing between 18 kg (39.7 lb) and 32 kg (70.5 lb) >28kg require 2 or more persons for safe handling. (61 lb) v Products weighing between 32 kg (70.5 lb) and 55 kg (121.2 lb) require 3 or more persons for safe handling. v Products weighing above 55 kg (121.2 lb) are non-portable equipment. Laser Safety and Compliance These products contain components that comply with performance standards that are set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Preface Related Publications The following publications provide related information about the IBM SCSI tape drive, medium changer, and library device drivers: IBM 3590 Publications # v IBM TotalStorage Silo Compatible Tape Frame 3590 Introduction, Planning, and # User’s Guide, GA32-0366 # v IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590 Operator Guide, GA32-0330 ® * v IBM Magstar 3590 Tape Subsystem Hardware Reference, GA32-0331 # v IBM TotalStorage Silo Compatible Tape Drive Frame Maintenance Inf
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® RS/6000 Publications ® For additional information about RS/6000 systems, see: v RS/6000 Getting Started: Using RS/6000, GC23-2521 v RS/6000 Getting Started: Managing RS/6000, GC23-2378 v RS/6000 Problem Solving Guide, SC23-2204 v RS/6000 V4 Problem Solving Guide, SC23-2606 v RS/6000 V4 Message Guide & Reference, SC23-2641 v RS/6000 Planning for System Installation, SA38-0508 v RS/6000 7017 Rack Installation and Service Guide, SA48-0548 ® AS/400 Publications ® For additional information about A
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™ IBM FICON Publications v Planning for: Fiber Optic Links (ESCON, FICON, Coupling Links, and Open system Adapters), GA23-0367 v Maintenance Information for: Fiber Optic Links (ESCON, FICON, Coupling Links, and Open system Adapters), SY27-2597 v Fiber Channel Connection (FICON) I/O Interface Physical Layer, SA24-7172 v Planning for the ED-5000 Enterprise Fibre Channel Director v , SA22-7456 v FICON (FCV Mode) Planning Guide, SG24-5445 (available at www.redbooks.ibm.com) Related Software Publicat
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v Virtual Machine/Enterprise System Architecture General Information, GC24-5550 HP Publications v HP-UX Reference, Volumes 1, 2, and 3 Hewlett-Packard Company, Part B2355-90033 v System Administration Tasks, HP-UX Release 9.0 Hewlett-Packard Company, Part B2355-90040 SUN Publications v Solaris 2.x: Adding and Maintaining Peripherals v SunOS 5.x: User’s Guide to System Administration v SunOS 5.x: Reference Manual (Sections 1 through 9) Other Publication v American National Standard Institute Smal
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McDATA Switch Lists the IBM McDATA Enterprise Fibre Channel Director. v http://www.storage.ibm.com/ibmsan/director1.htm FICON Lists updated information FICON. v http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/tape/3590/ficon.html Open Systems support This site describes hardware and software for Midrange and Open Systems Connectivity for IBM TotalStorage 3590. v http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/tape/3590/3590opn.html Redbooks Lists the IBM Redbooks: v http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/ Vendor support Lists Ind
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When you send information to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or distribute the information in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. xiv 3590 Operator Guide
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Summary of Changes This release includes information on the following product enhancements. Fourteenth Edition * This edition introduces capacity and performance enhancements and new * FICON cable options for the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Controller 3590 * Model A60, as well as the IBM TotalStorage name brand. Thirteenth Edition This edition introduces FICON shortwave and 3590 Fibre Channel drive attachment with a 3590 IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Controller Model A60. The Fibre Chann
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Tenth Edition This release includes information on Fibre Channel Attachment features. With Fibre Channel Attachment, 3590 Model E is now capable of delivering a data rate of 42 MB/s maximum sustained data rate (with 3:1 data compression) and up to 100 MB/s maximum instantaneous data rate. Fibre Channel Attachment has increased the maximum distance to 500 meters. It is possible to extend the maximum distance to 10 kilometers using fibre components. Ninth Edition This release includes information
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The 256-track serpentine format results in a tape capacity of 20GB of ® uncompressed data on the IBM 3590 High Performance Cartridge Tape. Prior model investments are protected with upgrade capability available. Refer to the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590 Introduction and Planning Guide for a summary of Models E1A and E11 attachments. The IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590 Introduction and Planning Guide provides a description of environments in which Models E1A and E11 a
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