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IBM ® TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590 Operator Guide GA32-0330-13
Page 5 - Contents; Preface; iii
Contents Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Material Handling Safety . . . . . . . vii Laser Safety and Compliance . . . . . . vii Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Related Publications . . . . . . . . . ix IBM 3590 Publications . . . . . . . . ix IBM 349...
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Cleaning the Tape Path . . . . . . . . 68 Model B11/E11 . . . . . . . . . . 68 Model B1A/E1A . . . . . . . . . 68 Cleaning Notification . . . . . . . . 69 Cleaning the Tape Cartridge . . . . . . 70 Cleaning the Magazine . . . . . . . . 71 Chapter 6. Identifying SubsystemProblems . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 7 - Figures
Figures 1. A14, C10, and C14 Operator Panel . . . 3 2. Operator Panel . . . . . . . . . 7 3. Options and Status Screen . . . . . . 9 4. 2x Label Icon . . . . . . . . . . 12 5. Library Locating Fiducials . . . . . 13 6. Intervention and Device ActivityMessages . . . . . . . . . . . 16 7. Error Messag...
Page 9 - Safety; Material Handling Safety
Safety Material Handling Safety > 28 kg (61 lb) CAUTION: v Products weighing between 18 kg (39.7 lb) and 32 kg (70.5 lb)require 2 or more persons for safe handling. 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 abo...
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Page 11 - Related Publications; IBM Magstar; ix
Preface Related Publications The following publications provide related information about the IBM SCSItape drive, medium changer, and library device drivers: IBM 3590 Publications v IBM TotalStorage Silo Compatible Tape Frame 3590 Introduction, Planning, andUser’s Guide, GA32-0366 v IBM TotalStorage...
Page 13 - Planning for the ED-5000 Enterprise Fibre Channel Director; Related Software Publications; Device Driver Developer’s Guide, SC23-3085; xi
IBM FICON ™ Publications v Planning for: Fiber Optic Links (ESCON, FICON, Coupling Links, and Opensystem Adapters), GA23-0367 v Maintenance Information for: Fiber Optic Links (ESCON, FICON, CouplingLinks, and Open system Adapters), SY27-2597 v Fiber Channel Connection (FICON) I/O Interface Physical ...
Page 14 - Device Driver support; You can download this software.; IBM Global Services’ Product Support Services; xii
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: Ad...
Page 15 - Do You Have Comments or Suggestions?; xiii
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 Op...
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When you send information to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right touse or distribute the information in any way it believes appropriate withoutincurring any obligation to you. xiv 3590 Operator Guide
Page 17 - Summary of Changes; Fourteenth Edition; TotalStorage; xv
Summary of Changes This release includes information on the following product enhancements. Fourteenth Edition This edition introduces capacity and performance enhancements and newFICON cable options for the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Controller 3590Model A60, as well as the IBM TotalStorage n...
Page 19 - 590 High Performance Cartridge Tape. Prior; Fifth Edition; xvii
The 256-track serpentine format results in a tape capacity of 20GB ofuncompressed 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 andPlanning Guide ...
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Page 21 - Chapter 1. Introduction; The 3590 creates tapes for archival files.
Chapter 1. Introduction The IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590 provides high capacity,performance, reliability, and a wide range of host connectivity. The IBM 3590has the following functions: v The 3590 creates tapes for archival files. v The 3590 backs up and restores systems in case of s...
Page 25 - Chapter 3. Drive Operator Panel and Controls; Operator Panel Display; Characters
Chapter 3. Drive Operator Panel and Controls Operator Panel Display The operator panel provides a menu-driven operator and service interfacethrough a liquid crystal display assembly. Displays include operator menusand service menus, device status, activities, error conditions, and data. SeeTable 1 f...
Page 32 - The 2x information is available in Table 3 on page 10.
Note: The 3590 tape drives that are capable to receive the Extended HighPerformance Cartridge Tape are labeled 2x on the back of drive chassis.For B Model drives, the 2x label is placed below the serial numberlabel. For Ultra and E Model drives, the 2x label is located below therespective Ultra and ...
Page 33 - Fiducials; Figure 5 shows a B1A or E1A with a single fiducial; Drive Power; This section describes the indicators on the 3590.
Fiducials Figure 5 shows a B1A or E1A with a single fiducial 1 . The fiducial is used by cartridge-handling devices to locate and remember where the tapesubsystem device is installed. Do not cover or change the fiducial. Drive Power The power switch is located on the back of each device. This toggle...
Page 35 - Dump Icon; The dump is lost if you power off the drive.; Clean Icon
relative to the beginning and end-of-volume. If the device is rewinding, thetape-position indicator illustrates the beginning and end-of-tape. Logicallyshortened tape is displayed normally, but the rate of change is faster thannormal length tapes. Dump Icon The status area of the operator panel disp...
Page 36 - Intervention Messages; Table 4 describes messages that can be displayed for the 3590.
Intervention Messages The intervention screen displays intervention messages on the operator panel.The intervention screen consists of an 8-character intervention message that isdisplayed in a large font and a prompt. The prompt indicates that pressingEnter allows access to the Options menu. The scr...
Page 38 - FID
The service representative makes note of the part identifier (FID) 1 and the severity code 2 . The service representative then uses the FID number 3 to enter the Maintenance Package. The message area of 4 , 5 , and 6 hex data is support information to help determine if model-unique Licensed Internal...
Page 39 - Message Priority and Display Rules; Message Action Term Definitions; This description defines the following message action terms:; Message Priorities
v FID4 MessagesA FID4 message indicates that some service circuitry failed. For example,FID4 E4 could indicate that a parity-check circuit failed. Message Priority and Display Rules This section describes message priorities and their creation, deletion, display,and storage. Message Action Term Defin...
Page 41 - Routine Messages—Demount:
v Stored: A Mount message is stored when a cartridge is unloading and aDemount message is displayed. v Displayed: A stored Mount message is displayed when the previousDemount message is deleted. Previous Demount messages are deletedwhen the accessor removes a cartridge from the loader. v Deletion: T...
Page 42 - Displayed: A General message displays when it is created.; Routine Messages—Clean:; When any message enters display
mount portion of the demount/mount message is displayed. For a loadedcartridge, the demount portion of the message is deleted when the accessorremoves a cartridge from the loader.A message control of “100” (alternate message) will cause the demount andmount messages to alternate as long as a cartrid...
Page 43 - FID and ATTN Supplemental Messages
FID 2: v Creation: A FID 2 message is created when the device microcode detects apermanent failure of a serious nature that puts the device in a degradedstate. The drive can still be used, but it is in a less available state. If asubsequent FID 2 message is generated, it replaces any earlier FID 2me...
Page 48 - Operator Panel Menus
Table 5. Operator Messages (continued) Message Operator Response TENSION DROPPED Operator intervention or possible service representative correctiveaction required. Select Unload on the operator panel and press Enter. If the device failsto unload the cartridge, note any FID messages and call your se...
Page 50 - Operator Flow Chart; Figure 9 shows the operator menus with panel functions.
Operator Flow Chart Figure 9 shows the operator menus with panel functions. Figure 9. Operator Menus 30 3590 Operator Guide
Page 51 - Operator Menus; Options Menu; Table 6 shows the Options menu.; Function; Start; Sets the ACF mode for Models E11 and B11.; Unload Drive
Operator Menus Operator menus are available at the successful completion of the power-onself-test (POST). Options Menu Table 6 shows the Options menu. Table 6. Options Function Next Menu Start/Allow Load(Model C12/C14only) — Set ACF Mode... “Set ACF Mode Menu” on page 32 Unload Drive — Services... “...
Page 52 - Set ACF Mode Menu; Table 7 shows the Set ACF Mode menu.; Causes the “Options Menu” on page 31 to appear.
Set ACF Mode Menu Table 7 shows the Set ACF Mode menu. Table 7. Set ACF Mode Function Next Menu Cancel “Options Menu” on page 31 System “Options Menu” on page 31 Automatic “Options Menu” on page 31 Manual “Options Menu” on page 31 Accumulate “Options Menu” on page 31 Random (B11 modelonly) “Options ...
Page 53 - Services Menu; Table 8 shows the Services menu.; Cancel; Set Online
Services Menu Table 8 shows the Services menu. Table 8. Services Function Next Menu Cancel “Options Menu” on page 31 Set Online. “Set Online Menu” on page 35 Set Offline. “Set Offline Menu” on page 36 Set Address... (SCSIAttached DrivesOnly) “Set Address Menu” on page 37 Fibre Address...(Fibre Attac...
Page 54 - runs. This may cause a delay before Reset Drive is run.; bb
Each AL_PA. consists of two hexadecimal numbers. After each adressis set, the device will automatically run Loop Initialization (LIP). Change Language Allows the operator to select the operator panel language. Statistics Displays the number of times certain events occurred. Refresh Tape This option ...
Page 56 - Set Offline Menu
Set Offline Menu Table 10 shows the Set Offline menu. Table 10. Set Offline Function Next Menu Cancel “Services Menu” on page 33 Port 0 “Confirm Offline Menu” on page 37 or “Options Menu” onpage 31 Port 1 “Confirm Offline Menu” on page 37 or “Options Menu” onpage 31 Both “Confirm Offline Menu” on pa...
Page 57 - Confirm Offline Menu
Confirm Offline Menu Table 11 shows the Confirm Offline menu. Table 11. Confirm Offline Function Next Menu Cancel “Set Offline Menu” on page 36 Proceed “Options Menu” on page 31 Note: Supplemental Message Line 1: Caution: Data loss Supplemental Message Line 2: risk Cancel Cancels the offline request...
Page 58 - Set Port 0 Address Menu; Table 13 shows the Set Port 0 Address menu.; Causes the “Set Address Menu” on page 37 to appear.
Set Port 0 Address Menu Table 13 shows the Set Port 0 Address menu. Table 13. Set Port 0 Address Function Next Menu Cancel “Set Address Menu” on page 37 0 “Options Menu” on page 31 1 “Options Menu” on page 31 ... “Options Menu” on page 31 F “Options Menu” on page 31 Note: Supplemental Message Line 1...
Page 59 - Set Port 1 Address Menu; Table 14 shows the Set Port 1 Address menu.
Set Port 1 Address Menu Table 14 shows the Set Port 1 Address menu. Table 14. Set Port 1 Address Function Next Menu Cancel “Set Address Menu” on page 37 0 “Options Menu” on page 31 1 “Options Menu” on page 31 ... “Options Menu” on page 31 F “Options Menu” on page 31 Note: Supplemental Message Line 1...
Page 60 - Fibre Address Menu; Show Node Name Menu
Fibre Address Menu Table 15 shows the Fibre Address menu. Table 15. Set Address Function Next Menu Cancel “Services Menu” on page 33 Show Node Names “Show Node Name Menu” Show Port Names “Show Port Names Menu” on page 41 Set Port 0... “Set Port 0 Fibre Address Menu” on page 42 Set Port 1... “Set Por...
Page 61 - Show Port Names Menu; Table 17 shows the Show Port Names menu.
Show Port Names Menu Table 17 shows the Show Port Names menu. Table 17. Show Port Names Function Next Menu Cancel “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40 Port 0 Names0123456789ABCDEF(16 character #) “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40 Port 1 Names0123456789ABCDEF(16 character #) “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40 ...
Page 62 - Set Port 0 Fibre Address Menu; Table 18 shows the Set Port 0 Fibre Address menu.; Causes the “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40 to appear.; Set Hard Address
Set Port 0 Fibre Address Menu Table 18 shows the Set Port 0 Fibre Address menu. Table 18. Set Port 0 Fibre Address Function Next Menu Cancel “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40 Set Hard Address “Set Hard Address Menu” on page 44 Use Soft Address “Use Soft Address Menu” on page 45 Cancel Causes the “Fibr...
Page 63 - Set Port 1 Fibre Address Menu; Table 19 shows the Set Port 1 Fibre Address menu.
Set Port 1 Fibre Address Menu Table 19 shows the Set Port 1 Fibre Address menu. Table 19. Set Port 0 Fibre Address Function Next Menu Cancel “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40 Set Hard Address “Set Hard Address Menu” on page 44 Use Soft Address “Use Soft Address Menu” on page 45 Cancel Causes the “Fibr...
Page 64 - Set Hard Address Menu; Table 20 shows the Set Hard Address menu.; Save Data; Saves port AL_PA and returns to “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40.
Set Hard Address Menu Not all values in the range from 00 to FF are valid for an AL_PA. This menuwill prompt you with the previous and next valid AL_PA values. Table 20 shows the Set Hard Address menu. Table 20. Set Hard Address Function Next Menu Cancel “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40 c — d — Save ...
Page 65 - Use Soft Address Menu; Table 21 shows the Use Soft Address menu.; Continue; Table 22 shows the Change Language menu.; Causes the “Services Menu” on page 33 to appear.
Use Soft Address Menu Table 21 shows the Use Soft Address menu. Table 21. Use Soft Address Function Next Menu Continue “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40 Continue This function causes the “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40 to appear.It indicates that a soft address algorithm is to be used. It also sets th...
Page 66 - Statistics Menu; Table 23 shows the Statistics menu.; Show Statistics; Causes “Show Statistics Menu” on page 47 to appear.; Save; Causes the statistics to be saved in nonvolatile storage.
Statistics Menu Table 23 shows the Statistics menu. Table 23. Statistics Function Next Menu Cancel “Services Menu” on page 33 Show Statistics... “Show Statistics Menu” on page 47 Save “Statistics Menu” Note: Supplemental Message Line 1: <none> Supplemental Message Line 2: <none> Cancel C...
Page 67 - Show Statistics Menu; Table 24 is an example of the Show Statistics menu.; Causes the “Statistics Menu” on page 46 to appear.
Show Statistics Menu Table 24 is an example of the Show Statistics menu. Table 24. Show Statistics Function Next Menu Cancel “Statistics Menu” on page 46 Mounts to Drv “Show Statistics Menu” Priority Mnts “Show Statistics Menu” Magazine Mnts “Show Statistics Menu” Clean Mounts “Show Statistics Menu”...
Page 68 - Confirm Mode Change Menu; Table 25 shows the Confirm Mode Change menu.; Line 2: Cancel or Reset; The RESET DRIVE option results in job termination.
Confirm Mode Change Menu Table 25 shows the Confirm Mode Change menu. Table 25. Confirm Mode Change Function Next Menu Cancel Previous menu Proceed “Options Menu” on page 31 if no job, or Figure 12 if job is inprogress. Note: Supplemental Message Line 1: Unable to go offline Supplemental Message Lin...
Page 69 - ACF Description
Chapter 4. Automatic Cartridge Facility (ACF) andMagazine This chapter describes the Automatic Cartridge Facility (ACF) and themagazine. ACF Description Figure 13 shows the Automatic Cartridge Facility with a loaded magazine. The following lists the ACF components: 1 Operator Panel 2 Priority Cell 3...
Page 70 - ACF Functions; Cartridge Storage Positions
8 Magazine LEDs 9 Handle 10 Operator Side of Magazine Note: The operator panel (see item 1 ) is located on top of the front bezel above the ACF. It is moveable for easier viewing by the operator. TheACF holds a total of 10 cartridges. Cartridges are contained in both amagazine, and in a single prior...
Page 73 - Magazine Weight
Import Position The cartridge is inserted into the magazine (see item 5 ) until it comes to the second detent position towards the ACF. Export Position The cartridge is inserted into the magazine (see item 6 ) until it comes to the first detent position. The export position protrudes fromthe magazin...
Page 74 - ACF Door and Lock Function; The magazine has a door (; Unlocked; Inserting and Removing the Magazine in the 3590
ACF Door and Lock Function The magazine has a door ( 3 in Figure 14 on page 52) that extends along the entire length of the magazine. The door is located at the front left side of themagazine when viewed from the front. A hand-operated slider is located inthe middle of the magazine frame. The two po...
Page 75 - Removing the Magazine from the 3590; Modes of Operation; Manual
Inserting the Magazine in the 35901. One hand holds the handle. The other hand holds the body of themagazine at a 45° angle. 2. Insert the lower front of the magazine into the ACF as shown in Figure 15 on page 54 so that the front of the magazine is inside the ACF lip 1 . 3. Pivot the magazine top t...
Page 76 - Not all hosts support System mode.; Random and Random 2-LUN; Not all hosts support Random mode.; ACF Notes
Automatic Cartridges that are put into the magazine are automatically fed intothe drive loader one after another until the entire magazine isprocessed. System Cartridges that are put into the magazine are fed to the drive loaderone after another under the attaching system’s command. Thiscontinues un...
Page 77 - Manual Mode; there is no cartridge in the import position of the priority cell.
8. If the ACF is instructed to unload a cartridge to an uninstalled magazine,the ACF tries to unload the cartridge to the priority cell. (See Note 9.) Thecell-status indicator LED is set to alert (solid yellow) for the priority cell. 9. If the ACF tries to unload the cartridge to an occupied priorit...
Page 78 - Accumulate Mode
– An attention condition is detected in the ACF; for example, an extra cartridge condition. – The magazine is not installed; choosing Start causes the ACF to return to the disabled state. v Operation 1. If the ACF is disabled and in Manual mode, and the operator choosesStart on the operator panel, t...
Page 80 - Automatic Mode; the magazine
into the priority cell again, if possible. The priority cell cell-statusindicator LED is then set to alert (steady yellow). See step 9 on page 57if the priority cell is also full. Automatic Mode Automatic mode provides the operator a mechanism to keep the drivecontinually fed with cartridges from th...
Page 81 - System Mode
so, the ACF indexes down the magazine until it finds the first cell witha cartridge in the import position. The ACF sets the cell-status indicatorLED for that cell to in-use (steady green) and moves the cartridge fromthe cell to the device. 2. If the ACF is disabled and in Automatic mode and a cartr...
Page 83 - Random and Random 2-LUN Modes; Initial conditions
Random and Random 2-LUN Modes Random mode is designed to act as a small, self-contained library of up to 10cartridges, controlled by the attaching host. The attaching host uses the SCSIMedium Mover commands to select a cartridge from a given cell and move itto its destination cell. Control of the so...
Page 84 - – Random mode must be selected from the SET ACF MODE menu.; Cell Status Indicator LEDs; “Cell Status: Flashing Yellow–Attention indicator LED” on page 65.
– Random mode must be selected from the SET ACF MODE menu. v Enabling conditions: Random mode is enabled if all the followingconditions are met:– The magazine is installed in the ACF.– The magazine lock is in the locked state.– A valid Move Medium command is received. v Disabling conditions: The ACF...
Page 85 - Cell Status: Flashing Yellow–Attention indicator LED; Indicator LED State
v “Cell Status: Steady Green–In-Use Indicator LED” on page 66. Cell Status: Flashing Yellow–Attention indicator LED The device requires operator assistance. Table 26 describes the Attentioncondition. There will be a corresponding operator panel ATTN ACF messagein the case where the LEDs indicate att...
Page 86 - Cell Status: Steady Yellow–Alert Conditions; Cell Status: Steady Green–In-Use Indicator LED
Cell Status: Steady Yellow–Alert Conditions This condition does not immediately preclude machine operation, but may,unless the condition is cleared soon. Table 27 describes the Alert condition: Table 27. Cell Status Indicator LEDs Steady Yellow–Alert Conditions Indicator LED State Description of the...
Page 87 - Chapter 5. Cleaning Procedures; ) which have identifier
Chapter 5. Cleaning Procedures Clean the tape path and the cartridges. This prevents errors that are caused bydirt. A cleaning cartridge is shipped with the first B1A and B11 in eachinstallation. Replace the cleaning cartridge after 100 uses. You can keep trackof the usage number by marking the labe...
Page 88 - Cleaning the Tape Path
Attention: Do not use a china-marking (grease) pencil on the label. Insert only clean and undamaged cleaning cartridges into a tape subsystem. Cleaning cartridge components from the bottom view: 1 gray plastic inserts 2 identifier notches 3 leader block 4 finger notch Cleaning the Tape Path The driv...
Page 89 - Cleaning Notification; Two types of cleaning notification are available:; Operator Panel Cleaning Notification
automatically cleans, when a *CLEAN message is displayed, load a cleaningcartridge in the drive. The cleaning cartridge will complete its cycle and thenunload. Cleaning Notification Two types of cleaning notification are available: v Operator Panel Cleaning Notification v SCSI interface cleaning not...
Page 90 - Cleaning the Tape Cartridge; If dirt appears on the
Cleaning the Tape Cartridge Before you insert a cartridge into a drive or a magazine, inspect the cartridgefor damage or dirt. Damaged or dirty cartridges can reduce subsystemreliability and cause the loss of recorded data. If dirt appears on the cartridge, wipe the outside surfaces. Especially wipe...
Page 91 - Cleaning the Magazine
Cleaning the Magazine The High Performance Cartridge Tape and Extended High PerformanceCartridge Tape subsystems are highly refined mechanical devices. To maintainthe maximum performance, the operator should take time to inspect and cleanthe magazine and the cartridges. Damaged or dirty magazines or...
Page 93 - Chapter 6. Identifying Subsystem Problems; Unable to Insert a Tape Cartridge; FID message; See “Appendix B. FID Messages” on page 101 for operator action.; ATTN; See “FID and ATTN Supplemental Messages” on page 23.; Tape Drive is Not Ready
Chapter 6. Identifying Subsystem Problems This chapter identifies some of the problems that can occur with theSubsystem. Unable to Insert a Tape Cartridge If you cannot insert a tape cartridge in the drive, perform the following steps: 1. Inspect the tape cartridge for damage. See “Damaged Cartridge...
Page 94 - Leader Block Detaches from the Tape
3. If the drive does not become ready, and no messages are displayed, callyour service representative. If a FID or ATTN message appears on themessage display, record the code message and see “FID or ATTN on theMessage Display” on page 73. Leader Block Detaches from the Tape Figure 18 shows a cartrid...
Page 95 - SCSI Bus Problems; See “SCSI Bus” on page 105.; Fibre Channel Problems; See “Fibre Channel” on page 109.; Unloading a Tape Cartridge after a Power Failure; Select Unload from the Options Menu and press Enter.
Replacement of the leader block is a temporary repair. It allows the operatorto insert the cartridge, with the file-protect selector (see item 3 ) set to the file-protect position, once. This, in turn, allows the data to be copied to a newcartridge. After you repair the leader block and recover the ...
Page 96 - Message Display is Blank; If the message display is blank, perform the following steps:; Tape/Drive Read or Write Problems; See “Appendix A. Media/Hardware Problem Isolation” on page 99.
Message Display is Blank If the message display is blank, perform the following steps: 1. If power is not supplied to the rack or device, correct the problem beforeyou proceed to the next step. 2. To turn on the main power supply, if the main service power to thesubsystem is not on, follow the opera...
Page 97 - If the attention indicator LED flashes, do the following:; Attention Indicator LEDs On Continuously (Not Flashing)
ACF Recovery Procedure ACFs with flashing attention indicator LEDs, or ACFs with continuousattention indicator LEDs that are not flashing, use the recovery proceduresthat are listed below. Perform the recovery procedure that is appropriate foryour loader’s condition. Attention Indicator LED Flashes ...
Page 102 - Tape Handling and Storage Advantages
Tape Handling and Storage Advantages Magnetic tape storage and handling costs can be decreased when tape datacapacity increases. Table 30 illustrates that the cartridge storage capacity of a3490 subsystem is contrasted with available capacity improvements. As thecompression ratio depends on dataset ...
Page 105 - Chapter 8. Cartridge Care and Handling; Unpacking the Cartridges; If a cartridge case; Do not load a damaged tape cartridge into a tape drive.; Damaged
Chapter 8. Cartridge Care and Handling This chapter describes the care and handling of the IBM 3590 HighPerformance Cartridge Tape and Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape. Unpacking the Cartridges Unpack and inspect each cartridge to ensure that the leader block is correctlylatched. If not, pus...
Page 106 - Do not expose the tape cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight.; Note: Do not attempt to degauss or ac bulk erase a tape cartridge.; Stacking Cartridges
v Do not expose the tape cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight. v Do not expose recorded or blank cartridges to stray magnetic fields greaterthan 100 oersteds (such as those existing near high-current cables or powersupplies). Such exposure can cause the loss of recorded data or make theblank car...
Page 107 - When you use cartridge labels, make sure to do the following:; Damaged Cartridges; Ensure continued use of your cartridges and subsystem as follows:; Do not attempt to open the cartridge case at any time.; The upper and
There are two kinds of cartridge labels: A customer label and either a volumeor a serial number label. Attach the customer label to the top surface of thecartridge. Then, attach the volume or serial number label to the side oppositethe file-protect selector as shown in Figure 20 on page 86. Place th...
Page 108 - Do not load a damaged cartridge into a tape subsystem
v Do not load a damaged cartridge into a tape subsystem . During an emergency, if you need to recover data from a damaged cartridge, call yourservice representative. (IBM charges the customer for the time and materialsthat are used during the service call.) See Figure 21 to identify the parts of a c...
Page 109 - Cartridge Quality and Library Maintenance; Part Number
v The tape (see item 4 ) was wound completely out of the cartridge (see item 1 ) onto the machine reel (not shown). It was then reattached to the cartridge reel (not shown) by the service representative. This repair istemporary and permits the cartridge to be loaded one time. This allows thedata to ...
Page 110 - Leader Block Replacement; Figure 22 illustrates the replacement procedure.
Leader Block Replacement Figure 22 illustrates the replacement procedure. The following lists the components required to replace the leader block: 1 Leader Block 2 Cartridge 3 Clutch Tool 4 Guide 5 Attachment Tool Cavity 6 Guide Groove 7 Attachment Tool 8 Insert Pin 9 Insertion Lever Perform the fol...
Page 111 - Replacing the Leader Block
1. The replacement leader block must be an exact replacement for either theHigh Performance Cartridge Tape or the Extended High PerformanceCartridge Tape. See Figure 19 on page 79. 2. Use care in aligning the tape leader, the insert, and the leader block toensure proper loading of the repaired cartr...
Page 115 - Chapter 9. Environmental and Shipping Information; Operating and Storage Environment; 0 to 80 percent of relative humidity; Storage Environment; to 80 percent of relative humidity
Chapter 9. Environmental and Shipping Information This chapter provides environmental, shipping, security, and disposalinformation for the 3590 tape cartridge. Operating and Storage Environment Operating Environment The 3590 tape cartridge operating environment, for tape subsystems, is asfollows: v ...
Page 116 - It is imperative to package cartridges properly for shipment.
Shipping Tape Media Cartridge Attention: It is imperative to package cartridges properly for shipment. Cartridges shipped with inadequate packaging could be damaged, whichmay result in a loss of recorded data. Adhere to the following packagingrecommendations when shipping tapes off-site. To ship a c...
Page 117 - Environment; Cartridge Data Security and Cartridge Disposal; Cartridge Degaussing; Cartridge Disposal
Environment Unrecorded and packaged IBM cartridges can be exposed, for up to six days,to the following environment during shipment: v -23.3°C to 48.9°C (-10°F to 120°F) dry bulb v 5 to 80 percent of relative humidity v 26.7°C (80°F) maximum wet bulb. Recorded and packaged IBM cartridges can be expos...
Page 119 - Appendix A. Media/Hardware Problem Isolation; possible to have multiple bad cartridges.)
Appendix A. Media/Hardware Problem Isolation An error code (FID FE) will be generated when the drive experiences an errorand cannot determine if the error was caused by the tape cartridge or by aproblem in the drive hardware. The FID FE is not displayed on the drive, butis logged in the sense inform...
Page 121 - Appendix B. FID Messages
Appendix B. FID Messages Table 34 describes FID messages and customer action for the FID. A FID canbe displayed on the drive panel or obtained from host software or error logs.See “Intervention Messages” on page 16 for an example of a FID on the drivepanel. Table 34. FID Messages FID Description Cus...
Page 125 - Appendix C. Problem Determination; SCSI Bus
Appendix C. Problem Determination SCSI Bus Devices on the SCSI bus must be varied off-line before the problemdetermination procedure can be performed. Due to the 3590 Ultra/Wide device speed, SCSI time-outs may occur to otherperipherals if it is placed on a shared SCSI bus with multiple peripherals....
Page 126 - Load a scratch tape in the 3590. Data on the tape will be overwritten.
Inquiry Command1. To check installed tape devices type the command Isdev -Cc tape. 2. Type tapeutil. 3. At the Enter Selection: prompt, select the Open a Device option and pressEnter . 4. At the Enter the device special file name: prompt, type /dev/rmt1 or youractual device. 5. At the Select mode (1...
Page 127 - At the Enter Selection: prompt, type q to stop the tapeutil program.; AS/400 Environment Attachment Check; Type the device associated with the 3590, such as TAP13.; When the Tape Device Test menu is displayed, select Exit test menu.; HP-UX Environment Attachment Check; At the Enter Selection: prompt, select 24 to rewind the tape.
13. At the Device closed... Hit any key to continue...: prompt, press enter. 14. At the Enter Selection: prompt, type q to stop the tapeutil program. AS/400 Environment Attachment Check Verify a 3590 is properly attached to an AS/400 with the following procedure. 1. Type WRKCFGSTS *DEV *TAP ASTLVL(*...
Page 128 - Sun Environment Attachment Check
18. At the Enter megabytes to write: prompt, type 10. Data will be read fromthe tape and status will be displayed. 19. At the Enter Selection: prompt, select 24 to rewind the tape. 20. At the Enter Selection: prompt, select 2 to close the device. The Deviceclosed response is displayed. 21. At the En...
Page 131 - Appendix D. Host Reporting; Statistical Analysis and Reporting System
Appendix D. Host Reporting Statistical Analysis and Reporting System The Statistical Analysis and Reporting System (SARS) assists in determiningwhether read and write errors are caused by the media (tape) or the hardwarein the drive. The 3590 microcode contains a Volume SARS (VSARS) algorithmand a H...
Page 132 - IEA480E and IEA486E messages, as well as EREP reports; TPF
You can select, depending on your software, the severities you wish to see.For example, you may only want to see the acute SIM/MIM, or prefer to seeall SIMs and MIMs sent to the host. SIM/MIM filtering by severity can bedone through configuration options. The four severity codes are listed below: v ...
Page 133 - Messages are dependant on the application; SUN; Windows NT; Messages are dependent on the application
CSM (formally ADSM) ANR8972E, ANR8830E, and ANR8831W messages AIX Error reports are available, the messages are dependent on theapplication HP Messages are dependant on the application SUN Messages are dependent on the application Windows NT Messages are dependent on the application Appendix D. Host...
Page 135 - Notices
Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in theU.S.A. IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in thisdocument in other countries. Consult your local IBM representative forinformation on the products and services currently available in your area...
Page 137 - Trademarks; The following terms are trademarks of other companies:
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the UnitedStates or other countries or both: AIX AS/400 ES/3090 ES/9000 ESCON IBM FICON Magstar TotalStorage RS/6000 S/390 SP zSeries OS/390 OS/400 iSeries pSeries xSeries TotalStorage System/370 MVS/ESA IBMLink DFSMS/MVS AIX/ES...
Page 138 - IBM Agreement for Licensed Internal Code; Under each license, IBM authorizes you to do only the following:; Actions You May Not Take
IBM Agreement for Licensed Internal Code You accept the terms of this Agreement by your initial use of a machine thatcontains IBM Licensed Internal Code (called “Code”). These terms apply to Code used by certain machines IBM or your resellerspecifies (called “Specific Machines”). International Busin...
Page 139 - AIX License Information Additional Terms and Conditions
2. Reverse assemble, reverse compile, or otherwise translate the Code unlessexpressly permitted by applicable law without the possibility ofcontractual waiver; 3. Sublicense or assign the license for the Code; or 4. Lease the Code or any copy of it. AIX License Information Additional Terms and Condi...
Page 140 - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
Compliance Laser Safety and Compliance These products contain components that comply with performance standardsthat are set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This means that theseproducts belong to a class of laser products that do not emit hazardous laserradiation. This classification was a...
Page 141 - This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this; Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive; teller der
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This equipment does not exceed Class A limits per radio noise emissions fordigital apparatus, set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the CanadianDepartment of Communications. Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communicat...
Page 142 - New Zealand Compliance Statement; This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product; Taiwan Class A Statement
Hinweis: Dieses Genehmigungsverfahren ist von der Deutschen Bundepost noch nichtveroöffentlicht worden. New Zealand Compliance Statement Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to takeadequate me...
Page 143 - IBM 3590 High Performance Tape Subsystem; The IBM Warranty for Machines
Statement of Limited Warranty Part 1 – General Terms International Business Machines CorporationArmonk, New York, 10504 This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General Terms and Part 2 -Country/region-unique Terms. The terms of Part 2 may replace or modify those ofPart 1. The warranties...
Page 146 - The following paragraph is
Production Status Each IBM Machine is manufactured from new parts, or new and used parts.In some cases, the Machine may not be new and may have been previouslyinstalled. Regardless of the Machine’s production status, IBM’s appropriatewarranty terms apply. Limitation of Liability Circumstances may ar...
Page 148 - The following replaces item 2 in this Section:
The terms of this Statement of Limited Warranty apply to Machines purchasedfrom an IBM reseller. If you purchased this Machine from IBM, the terms andconditions of the applicable IBM agreement prevail over this warrantystatement. Warranty Service If you purchased an IBM Machine in Austria, Belgium, ...
Page 149 - Limitation of Liability:
GERMANY: The IBM Warranty for Machines: The following replaces the first sentence of the first paragraph of this Section: The warranty for an IBM Machine covers the functionality of the Machine forits normal use and the Machine’s conformity to its Specifications. The following paragraphs are added t...
Page 153 - Glossary; archiving application.
Glossary This glossary defines the special terms,abbreviations, and acronyms that are usedin this publication. If you do not find theterm you are looking for, refer to theDictionary of Computing, New York:McGraw-Hill, 1994. A ABEND. Abnormal end of task. access method. A technique for moving data be...
Page 159 - Index; Numerics
Index Numerics 3494 library, cleaning drives in 683495 library, cleaning drives in 68 A accumulate mode, ACF 58address device 5set 33 address, device set address menu 77 AIX SCSI attachment check 105AS/400 publications xSCSI attachment check 107 attention indicator LED flashing 77steady on 77 Attent...
Page 163 - Readers’ Comments — We’d Like to Hear from You
Readers’ Comments — We’d Like to Hear from You IBM ® TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590 Operator Guide Publication No. GA32-0330-13 Overall, how satisfied are you with the information in this book? Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Overall satisfaction h h h h h H...
Page 164 - BUSINESS REPLY MAIL
Readers’ Comments — We’d Like to Hear from You GA32-0330-13 GA32-0330-13 Cut or FoldAlong Line Cut or FoldAlong Line Fold and Tape Please do not staple Fold and Tape Fold and Tape Please do not staple Fold and Tape NO POSTAGENECESSARYIF MAILED IN THEUNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL...