IBM Magstar 3494 - Manual

Shutdown pending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Library Manager Switchover in Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Accessor Switchover in Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Dual Active Accessor Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Informational States . . . . ...

Manage Insert Volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205Manage Export-Hold Volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206Cancel Export/Import . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Service Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 SNMP Options . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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 L...

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. S...

109. Enable Inventory Update Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177110. Perform Inventory Update Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178111. Inventory Update Status Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 112. Inventory Update Status Box (Dual Active Accessor systems) . . . . . 178 113. P...

163. Active Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255164. Changing Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255165. Session Pull-down Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256166. DCAF Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256167. Library Manager Switchi...

Preface This book provides information for the new operator and for the experiencedoperator 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 readthe sections indicated for new operators. Users of this...

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 ...

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 Vide...

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 Stora...

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 Exc...

Summary of Changes This book contains the following changes to the previous edition. v Addition of VTS Import/Export functions v Addition of SCSI attachment capability to VTS subsystems v Attachment to Microsoft Windows NT processors Changes to correct errors or omissions in the previous edition are...

Chapter 1. Introduction The 3494 Tape Library automates the retrieval, storage, and control of CartridgeSystem Tape, Enhanced Capacity Cartridge System Tape, and High PerformanceCartridge Tape. In conjunction with supporting software and 3490E Models C1A,C2A and F1A, 3590 Model B1A, 3590 Model A00 o...

Functional Components Figure 2 on page 5 and Figure 3 on page 6 show the following functionalcomponents of the control unit frame, viewable from the front: „ 1 … Cartridge storage cells Are located on the interior side of front doors and on the back walls of the3494. See „ 1 … in Figure 2 on page 5 ...

Cartridge Input and Output Facilities The following four types of input and output facilities are available on the 3494: v High-capacity output facility v High-capacity input/output facility v Single-cell output facility v Convenience Input⁄Output Station feature High-Capacity Output Facility The hi...

can be configured as High-Capacity Input/Output. An SU, or B16, configured asHigh-Capacity I/O can contain 100 (upper half) or 200 (whole wall) cells. A DUconfigured as High-Capacity I/O contains from 50 (six 3590 drives) to 135 (two3590 drives) and uses all available cells in the wall. Only a singl...

There are two modes of operation for the Convenience Input⁄Output Station while inInput mode: Insert, and Import. If one or more Virtual Tape Servers areImport/Export capable, then the Convenience Input⁄Output Station will be in Importmode. Cartridge Tape The 3494 is designed to automate the storage...

successfully read a seventh character and there is no volser range thatincludes this volser. This method is typically used for Cartridge System Tapewithout the seventh character. If none of the above methods are successful at assigning a media type, thecartridge is ejected, and an operator intervent...

Cartridge File Protection Each tape cartridge includes a file-protect selector „ 3 … (see Figure 16) that, when set to the file-protect position, prevents writing on or erasing data from the tape. Normally, cartridges used in the 3494 should not be manually file-protected. Ifrequired, software can b...

Unlabeled Tape Facility Note: Do not use this function with cartridges with machine-readable labels. Unlabeled tape operations are designed to allow the operator to occasionally insertvolumes into the 3494 that do not have external machine-readable volser andmedia-type labels. Once inserted through ...

The label must be flat to within 0.5 mm (0.2 in.) over the length of the label andhave no folds, missing pieces, or smudges. Figure 18 shows the correct positionof the label on the cartridge case. Do not place a new label over an existing label. Remove an old label by slowlypulling it at a right ang...

Cartridge Storage Cells The cartridge cell locations are named so the operator can find the cartridgesduring Manual mode operation. The cell name consists of three values: a wallnumber, a column letter, and a row number. For example, Figure 19 shows celllocation 2 A 1. Figure 20 on page 25 shows the...

Reserved Cartridge Storage Cells The library reserves certain cells within the library for functions that the operatordoes not actively control. In non-high availability models these locations are Error Recovery Cells 1 A 1 (1 A 3instead of 1 A 1 if the optional Dual Gripper feature is installed) an...

Library Manager The library manager processes all requests and control functions in the library. User Interface The user interface enables the operator to obtain information about the operation ofthe library and instructs the library manager to perform specific tasks through theuse of the library ma...

Database The library manager creates and maintains a database that contains theconfiguration of the library, the physical location information for all the elements ofthe library serviced by the cartridge accessor, the inventory of the physical cartridgevolumes and logical volumes managed by a VTS, a...

remaining records are returned. Each record contains the current status andmedia-type for a volume in the inventory. Library information data The current operational status of the library and basic library configurationdata with information on installed options. Reserved category data Information ab...

Chapter 2. Controls and Indicators The controls and the indicators for the 3494 are described in this chapter. The 3494 is controlled through the use of the operator panel „ 1 … (see Figure 21) on the front of the control unit frame. The Convenience Input⁄Output Station feature „ 2 … is also on the ...

Operator Panel The 3494 operator panel is mounted on the front door of the control unit frame.Normal operation of the 3494 is controlled through the use of this operator panel. Power Controls and Status Indicators See Figure 22 on page 33 for the locations of the controls and indicators. „ 1 … Unit ...

remains lit when in Auto mode. If the mode transition cannot be completed,the Intervention Required LED will light. „ 8 … Pause mode switch and status LED The Pause mode motion control switch allows the operator to place thelibrary into Pause mode. The LED flashes during the mode transition andremai...

„ 4 … Input⁄Output Locked The I⁄O Locked LED, when lit, indicates that the Convenience Input⁄OutputStation station is locked and being used by the cartridge accessor. „ 5 … Convenience Input/Output Station Operation Tab The Convenience Input⁄Output Station operation tab is used to open theConvenienc...

3490 Tape Subsystem Controls for Models C10, C11, C1A, C22, andC2A The 3490E Model CXA control unit operator panel „ 1 … and the 3490E Model CXA drive unit operator panel „ 2 … (see Figure 25 on page 36) are accessible to the operator by opening the front door of the frame containing the tape subsys...

Operator’s Guide or IBM 3490E Tape Subsystem Models F01, F1A, F11, and FC0 Installation, Planning and Operator’s Guide . 3490 Tape Subsystem Controls for Model F1A The 3490E Model F1A drive unit operator panel „ 1 … is accessible to the operator by opening the front of the frame containing the tape ...

For more information on 3490E controls and indicators, see IBM 3490E Tape Subsystem Models F00, F01, F1A, and F11 Installation, Planning, and Operator’sGuide. 3590 Model B1A Tape Subsystem Controls The 3590 Model B1A operator panel „ 1 … (see Figure 27 on page 38) is accessible to the operator by op...

When 3590 subsystems are attached to the 3494, the following 3590 functionschange: Drive control The loading and unloading of volumes is controlled by the library manager.The 3590 subsystem communicates with the library manager to update thedatabase with the drive status and cartridge location infor...

immediately and should only be used in an emergency. Abrupt removal ofpower in case of emergency may cause loss of customer data. The UnitEmergency switch must be in the on position for the 3494 Model B18 to bepowered on by the associated 3494 Library. Note: The 3494 Model B18 Unit Emergency switch ...

Chapter 3. Operational Characteristics The operational characteristics of the 3494 are described in this chapter. 3490E/3590 Tape Subsystem Operation The 3494 controls the loading, unloading, and affiliated operation of the tapesubsystem in the library. No operator attendance is required unless the ...

the virtual volume selected by the library manager to satisfy the request. No recallof the data from the previous usage of the volume is performed because thefragment contains the label information needed by the host tape managementsoftware to validate the use of the volume for a non-specific mount ...

are less than 10 scratch stacked volumes, the Inhibit Reclaim Schedule shown onthe Set VTS Management Policies pop-up window, Figure 99 on page 169, will notbe in effect and the VTS will proceed to reclaim space on stacked volumes until atleast 15 scratch stacked volumes are available. This activity...

Operator Interface The library manager console is used to perform the setup, management, and statusfunctions needed to support a Virtual Tape Server subsystem. Logical Volume Inventory The data base in the library manager is expanded to handle the large number oflogical volumes that a Virtual Tape S...

The remote power control, a 3494 feature for AS/400, supports both local andremote power controls. When the library is in local power mode, an operator canactivate the power-on and the power-off sequences. When in remote power mode, each host, through its AS/400 interface, can requestthat the power-...

intentionally damaging the library manager database or other operations.Use of password-protection is optional. Error Detection and Reporting When the library is powered on, the library manager, the 3490E/3590 tapesubsystems and Virtual Tape Servers perform power-on diagnostics. The libraryperforms ...

The Enable Inventory Update option is also available from the Commandspull-down. This option allows the user to enable the inventory update process.Inventory Update would then be done on all doors at initialization and followingmanual mode and to all doors opened on the transition from pause to auto...

When the Convenience Input⁄Output Station is in Import mode, any J-type cartridge(High-Performance Cartridge Tape) is added to the database in the Unassignedcategory. Using the Manage Unassigned Volumes panel, shown in Figure 129 onpage 202, the operator can assign the volumes in the Unassigned cate...

Operations The 3494 performs host-initiated and stand-alone operations. Host-Initiated Operations The following are host-initiated operations: v Mount operations v Demount operations v Eject operations v Audit operations v Import operations v Export operations Mount Operations Host-initiated mount o...

Physical Mount Required The host requested a specific volser or specified a category that was notdesignated as a “Fast-Ready” category. The volser needed to satisfy thatthe mount operation is not resident in the tape volume cache and must berecalled from the physical tape. The library manager direct...

If the volser specified is a logical volume in the library manager’s inventory, thelibrary manager determines the physical volume the logical volume resides on andperforms an audit of that physical volume. The audit operation is successful if thephysical volume is found in the expected storage cell ...

Using automatic cartridge loader mode Although the tape drives in the 3494 do not have automatic cartridgeloaders, the 3494 allows for automatic mounting of the next cartridge, of apredefined sequential set, in a specified library tape drive. The 3494supports the assignment of cartridges to a specia...

Stacked Volumes If a Virtual Tape Server is installed, the 3590 High Performance CartridgeTapes that it will use to store and manage logical volumes cannot be loadedinto the library without first: v Performing an initial teach of the library. v Setting up one or more volser ranges that identify the ...

Things You Should Never Do This section gives a list of actions that you should never perform when operating a3494. Failure to follow these recommendations will result in serious problems,including severe performance degradation. v Never remove cartridges from tape drives unless told to do so by the...

performed automatically. This mode allows the operator to perform library tasks, forexample, mounting and ejecting, until the 3494 is returned to Auto mode. Additional Operational Modes in the HA1 Environment In a Library with the HA1 feature attached, one library manager is active, and theother is ...

Home Cell Mode The library operates in either fixed home cell or floating home cell mode. The homecell mode selection is made by the service representative, during the teach process,as follows: Fixed home cell Fixed home cell mode assigns each physical cartridge to a fixed storagecell location when ...

Dual Active Accessor Status When the dual active accessors feature is installed, it may be enabled or disabled.Figure 31 shows the pop-up window for the transition into the dual active accessormode, and Figure 32 shows the pop-up window for the transition out of dual activeaccessor mode. Each of the...

Intervention required Indicates that a condition in the tape library must be corrected by operatorintervention. Library manager check-1 condition Indicates that the library manager has detected an unrecoverable conditionthat does not allow continued execution of host requests, and will attempt tore-...

between its highlighted and non-highlighted color to provide a visual indicationthat the 3494 is still in Pause Pending mode. The library manager also beepsfive times. 2. The System Summary window is updated to indicate that the operational mode is Pause Pending. 3. The library manager instructs the...

3. The operations necessary to park the cartridge accessor and remove its power are performed (see “Auto Mode to Pause Mode (No Error)” on page 69). 4. The library completes the change to Manual mode (see “Pause Mode to Manual Mode” on page 70). 5. An attention message is sent to all attached hosts ...

Shutdown Pending State to Shutdown State During this change, the library manager application is removed from memory. Shutdown State to Library Manager Initialization State This change occurs when the library manager controller is powered on or when asevere error occurs. Library Manager Initializatio...

go to the Offline state. This time is needed to move the cartridges to thehigh-capacity output facility from the storage cells. If a high-capacityoperation is in progress, the operator is prompted to cancel the operation. Ifthe operator does not cancel the high-capacity operation, the Offline reques...

Library manager check-1 condition The library manager: detects an unrecoverable condition that does not allowcontinued execution of host requests, and will attempt to re-initialize tocorrect the problem. 74 Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide

Note: If the Local/Remote switch is in the Local position, the Unit Power switch can power off the 3494. 3. Observe the Power Off Pending LED on the operator panel. The LED flashes until the 3494 is powered off. The system can take up to 20 minutes in a library with a VTS to shutdown.When the shutdo...

Summary pop-up window (Figure 43 on page 98) shows the Convenience I/OMode of Import or Insert. Using the Convenience Input⁄Output Station Import Mode When the Convenience Input⁄Output Station is in Import Mode, any J-type cartridge(High Performance Cartridge Tape) that is inserted into the Convenie...

for validating the ranges that have been defined for physical volumes. J-typecartridges that are not in a VTS range of stacked volumes will be inserted fornative 3590 use. 5. J-type cartridges that are intended for native 3590 use must be moved into the Insert category. The Volser ranges pushbutton ...

Using the High-Capacity Input/Output Facility Attention: Never place Exported Stacked Volumes into the High CapacityInput/Output Facility, as this will cause the data on them to be overwritten. The defined facility will be scanned on the first transition to Automatic mode even ifInventory Update is ...

Chapter 6. Advanced Operating Procedures The advanced operating procedures for the 3494 are described in this chapter. Table 6 shows the advanced operating procedures an operator can perform byusing the library manager at the rear of the library. Table 6. Quick Reference to Advanced Operating Proced...

Table 6. Quick Reference to Advanced Operating Procedures (continued) Task Reference Removing a cartridge from the gripper “Cartridge Removal from the Gripper” onpage 239. Using the keyboard template “Using the Keyboard Template” on page 240. Using the remote library manager console “Chapter 7. Remo...

„ 1 … System Menu Icon This horizontal line, when selected with a single click of the pointing device,causes a pull-down window (see Figure 37) with an expanded list ofselections to be displayed. Double-clicking on this icon causes the pop-upwindow that contains the system menu icon to be closed (re...

„ 2 … Title Bar This area, at the top of each window, contains the window title. Note: By clicking on the title bar and holding down the pointing device button, the entire window can be dragged (moved) to a differentlocation on the screen. See “Selections with the Pointing Device” onpage 92 for inst...

unshaded part of the scroll bar) shows the position and the size of thevisible information in relation to the information that is available. As thewindow is scrolled, the upper and lower bold bars change size to reflect theamount of information that is available for display in both up and downdirect...

„ 13 … Action Bar The action bar is the primary window containing keywords that, whenselected, cause a pull-down window to be displayed. Click on the desired action to highlight the item. If a line item is dimmed,the item is not available for selection. Making Library Manager Selections You can make...

2. Click on the object using button „ 2 … or „ 4 … to select and lock the pointer on the object. 3. Rotate the ball to move the object. This action is also referred to as dragging an object. 4. Release the object by pressing either button. Note: The object may also be moved by holding down button „ ...

To select and move an object on the screen, do the following: 1. Gently press the trackpoint ( „ 3 … in Figure 39) to position the pointer on the object. 2. Press and hold button „ 1 … in Figure 39 down. 3. Gently press the trackpoint ( „ 3 … in Figure 39) to move the object. This action is also ref...

Extended help Provides general information about the Operator menu. Click on Extendedhelp from the Help pull-down menu (or select and press Enter). You canalso press F2 from within a help window. Keys help Displays a list of key assignments available. Click on Keys help from theHelp pull-down menu (...

Services Search through the help windows. Options Expand or contract the list of available help windows or display the list ofhelp windows you have viewed during the session. Help Provide help to use the Help facility. If you select Contents from the Options pull-down menu, the contents windowappear...

Using the Operator Menu The Operator menu (see Figure 42) is displayed after the following: v The library manager is powered on. v The Copyright panel is displayed. v The Auto mode/Online state process has completed. The Operator menu panel consists of a title bar, an action bar, and initially, theS...

Options Provides various subsystem options (see “Using the Options Pull-Down” onpage 226). Help Provides general help (see “Using the Help Pull-Down” on page 94). See “Key Functions” on page 96 for a listing of the keys associated with theOperator menu. Using the Mode Pull-Down Use the Mode pull-dow...

Operator menu Causes the operator menu to be displayed when in service mode. Switch active library manager to standby Allows the operator to manually switch the active library to be the standbylibrary manager. Accessors Allows the operator to manually switch the active accessor to be thestandby acce...

Online state or to make a selection. Selections that are not possible are disabled(dimmed). See Figure 45. While in Online mode, the library manager is capable of receiving, queueing, andexecuting commands from attached hosts. Whenever the Library Manager is brought Online, a check for Fast ReadyCat...

Offline Select Offline for the cartridge accessor to complete all queued requests. Noadditional requests are accepted. During the processing of queued requests, the3494 is in the Offline Pending state. If Offline is selected and the library manager isalready Offline, the selection is ignored and no ...

If no intervention-required conditions exist, the instruction is reduced in contrast(dimmer) from other items. The Offline Request pop-up window has the followingcontrols: OK This selection continues the Offline process. Operator intervention If enabled, this selection takes the operator to the Oper...

Switch Active Library Manager to Standby Note: This selection is only available when the high availability model is installed and the standby library manager is enabled. The switch active library manager to standby option allows the operator to manuallyswitch the active library to become the standby...

When the system status screen is displayed, the switch over is complete. Accessors Switch Active Accessor to Standby Note: This selection is only available when Model HA1 is installed. The switch active accessor to standby option allows the operator to manually switchthe active accessor to become th...

Once you select an accessor to leave active, the library manager displays the DualActive Accessor Status Pop-Up Window. See Figure 57. Lockup Library Manager Locks the keyboard and display until the system administrator’s password isentered. Shutdown The Shutdown option prepares the library manager ...

If you select Cancel, the shutdown request is ended and the pop-up window isclosed. If you enter a valid password and select OK, an Are you sure? query ispresented. If you select No, the shutdown request is ended. If you select Yes, theshutdown panel is shown. Figure 59 displays the shutdown panel. ...

The Status pull-down selections are as follows: Operational status Displays the status. (See “Operational Status” on page 111.) Component availability status Displays the status. (See “Component Availability” on page 115.) VTS status Displays the status of each VTS configured in the library. (See “V...

VTS Physical device mount history Displays VTS Physical device Mount history (See Figure 74 onpage 128.) VTS Logical Mounts per hour Displays VTS Logical Mounts per hour statistics (See “VTS LogicalMounts Per Hour” on page 129.) Active Data Distribution Displays VTS Active Data Distribution statisti...

Port Initialization shows status of the tape subsystem control unit ports and directattach ports. It indicates whether a port is a Direct Attach or Control unit port. Itindicates Initialized, Not initialized, or Not installed. The Operational Status window has the following pull-downs available from...

subsystems are represented by a figure that looks similar to a 16 drive3490E tape subsystem. Each subsystem is presented separately in thewindow. The drive availability is shown by 1, 0, – – –, where 1 indicatesavailable, 0 indicates not available, and – – – indicates not installed. The Component Av...

this field displays the frame number. For a LAN-attached VTS, ″ B18 ″ is displayed since the VTS processor is in a rack not attached to the libraryframes. Exp/Imp Capable If the VTS is Import/Export capable, this field will be ″ Yes ″ . VTS Port This is the Library Manager port used to communicate w...

The Performance Statistics window has the following pull-downs available from itsaction bar: Refresh Refreshes or updates the contents of the window immediately instead ofperiodically (about every 30 seconds). You can also click the pointingdevice on the client area of the window. Help Provides help...

Accessor Mounts per Hour Figure 70 shows the Accessor Mounts per Hour window. The Accessor Mounts per Hour window displays a graph showing the number ofmounts per hour for each accessor. Data is displayed for the previous 24 hours.The current hour’s data is designated by an asterisk for Accessor A a...

VTS Active Data The Active Data window (Figure 71) displays a graph showing the amount of activedata, amount of free storage, maximum active data, and a free storage alarm levelfor the stacked volumes in a VTS. The data stored on stacked volumes is from theTape Volume Cache and may be compressed whe...

Free Storage is the total capacity of all empty stacked volumes in the library calculated by using a compression ratio as described for Maximum Active Dataabove. Partially filled stacked volumes are not included in this calculation. FreeStorage gives an indication of how much data from the Tape Volu...

VTS Data Flow Figure 72 shows the VTS Data Flow window. The VTS Data Flow window displays a graph showing the amount of data written toand read from the channel. A separate graph is available for each VTS in theLibrary. Data is displayed for the previous 24 hours. The current hour’s data isdesignate...

VTS Mount Hit Data Figure 73 shows the VTS Mount Hit Data window. The VTS Mount Hit Data window displays a graph showing how logical mountshave been accomplished as a percentage of the total mounts for an hour. The threetypes are: Fast ready, cache hit, and logical mounts requiring a recall. A separ...

The VTS Mount Hit Data window has the following pull-downs available from itsaction bar: Refresh Refreshes or updates the contents of the window immediately. You can alsoclick the pointing device on the client area of the window. Help Provides help about the VTS Mount Hit Data window. To close the w...

VTS Physical Device Mount History Figure 74 shows the VTS Physical Device Mount History window. The VTS Physical Device Mount History Data window displays a graph showing theminimum, average, and maximum number of physical drives used at one time tomount stacked volumes. A separate graph is availabl...

To close the window, select Close from the system menu icon (upper-left corner ofthe window). VTS Logical Mounts Per Hour Figure 75 shows the VTS Logical Mounts Per Hour window. The VTS Logical Mounts Per Hour window displays a graph showing the number oflogical mounts per hour. A separate graph is ...

VTS Active Data Distribution Figure 76 shows the VTS Active Data Distribution window. The VTS Active Data Distribution window displays a graph showing the distributionof active data on stacked volumes. A separate graph is available for each VTS inthe Library. Data is displayed in 5% increments. The ...

Using the System Summary The System Summary window (see Figure 77) provides an overview of important3494 information. The System Summary window contains the following: Operational mode Shows whether the subsystem is in Auto, Auto Pending, Pause, PausePending, Manual Pending, or Manual mode. See “Usi...

is established and is active. Not initialized indicates communication on thisport is not established or is lost. Not installed indicates installation is notcomplete. If the high availability model is installed, the port status shows thestatus for both cartridge accessors. OK indicates communication ...

LAN Status The LAN Status pop-up window provides information on the status of the hostsattached to the library system via LAN. Figure 78 shows the LAN Status pop-upwindow. Host Alias This field lists the aliases of the LAN attached hosts. The alias for a host isa nickname supplied by the customer fo...

Previously Initialized This field indicates if the Library Manager has previously been initializedwith this host via LAN. v 0 in this field indicates the Library Manager has not yet been initializedwith this host. v 1 in this field indicates the Library Manager is initialized or waspreviously initia...

Using the Queues Pull-Down The Queues pull-down (see Figure 80) allows the operator to display the varioustypes of requests that are in progress or waiting to be performed. Select any item from this pull-down to display a moveable, sizeable, scrollablewindow containing the requested information. In ...

Using the Database Pull-Down Use the Database pull-down (see Figure 82) to view selected volumes based on thespecified search criteria. The Database pull-down selections are as follows: Search database for volumes Allows a search of the volume database based on search criteria. (See“Search Database ...

Search Criteria The following are selections that can be included in the search criteria: Volser Enter the volser used in the search. The volser consists of one to six alphanumeric characters that match the cartridge label. You can include awildcard (pattern-matching) character, where ? or _ indicat...

Misplaced The cartridge location is unknown. A volser specified in a libraryrequest is not in the library where expected. Unreadable The vision system cannot read the cartridge volser (bar-code label). Mounted The cartridge is mounted or being mounted on a drive. Inaccessible The cartridge accessor ...

? Unknown Cat. The category represented by four digits that identify the group of volumesor a predefined category. Cat. Order The position of the cartridge in the category. Flags The status of the flags. Note: For service volumes, the status of the volumes is not reflected in the flags. Figure 84 sh...

Find Logical Volume’s Home The Find Logical Volume’s Home pop-up window allows you to find which stackedvolume a logical volume resides on. See Figure 85 for a sample window. Enter the logical volume’s Volser in the edit field then select the “Find” button. Amessage “Search in progress” is displayed...

List Database Volumes This panel allows you to create an output file containing a customized listing ofselected database columns. The output file is a flat file that can be output to aselectable file name on a diskette or to C:\LM\LISTDB.LST. The library must be in the Offline state for this operati...

6. Select the desired Output Device radio button and enter the Filename if A: is selected. 7. Insert a non-write protected diskette in the A: drive if A: was selected. 8. Select the Create list button. An Operation In Progress message is displayed during the list operation. 9. A completion message i...

Stacked Volume Map The Stacked Volume Map pop-up window allows you to obtain a map of logicalvolumes that reside on a stacked volume. This function is only available if a VTS isinstalled in the library. See Figure 87 for a sample window. Insert a blank, formatted diskette in drive A. The search will...

If a logical volume spans 2 stacked volumes, the word SPAN appears next to thevolser. Stacked Volume Map panel contains push-buttons for the following selections: Get Map Initiate the search for logical volumes Cancel Close the Stacked Volume Map pop-up window. Help Display a help panel with informa...

Using the Commands Pull-Down Use the Commands pull-down (see Figure 88) to work with the tape librarycommands. The Commands pull-down selections are as follows: Cleaning Allows the selection of the following: Schedule cleaning Schedule the cleaning of the tape drives based on time or usage.(See “Sch...

(See “Volser Range for Media Types” on page 161.) Volser Rangesare used only for physical volumes. Insert VTS logical volumes This panel allows the insert of logical volumes into a VTS library.(See “Insert VTS Logical Volumes” on page 163.) Eject a VTS stacked volume This panel allows a VTS stacked ...

Change system administrator password Display a pop-up window that allows the user to change the systemadministrator’s password. (See “System Administrator Password” onpage 200.) Service Access Allows for selection of the following: Enable service access Provides the ability to access the library man...

Usage The tape subsystem drives are cleaned after a specified number of mounts on a per drive basis. The operator settings do not affect the cleaning caused by tape drive performance.The tape subsystem control unit examines tape drive performance to determine if adrive must be cleaned. When the tape...

The cleaning schedule is stored in the library manager database. When thecleaning schedule is changed, the tape drive’s usage-based clean counter is resetto zero. Eject a Cleaner Cartridge The Eject a Cleaner Cartridge pop-up window (see Figure 90) allows the operator toselect a cleaner cartridge in...

Note: When “Cleaner Cartridge Masks” is selected from the “Commands” pull-down, the following rules apply to the changing of the masks. Theserules do not apply when the masks are changed as part of a full inventoryoperation. 1. A cleaner mask cannot match the volser of any data cartridge in the libr...

The acknowledgment Message has been sent to all attached hosts indicates thatthe broadcast was processed. The following are the push-buttons: Send Sends the message to all attached hosts. Cancel Closes the window. Help Provides help concerning the Host Message window. Promote a Command in the Queue ...

shown in priority order with the highest priority command at the top of the list.Commands to be promoted are selected by highlighting. If a command is selectedfor promotion and the command is already in progress, the command is notpromoted. The list box is automatically updated when a command is pro...

To query the number of volsers in a range, highlight the range in the list box andselect the Total volsers in range button. This panel has the following controls: Range 1 and 2 entry fields The volser entry fields can contain up to six alphanumeric characters. The 2volsers must be entered in the sam...

used to add or modify a range. An error message is displayed if there is aproblem with the new or modified range. Delete range Deletes the highlighted range from the list of ranges. You are prompted toconfirm the delete operation. Select Yes to perform the range delete. SelectNo to cancel the range ...

Media type radio buttons These buttons allow the selection of which type of physical cartridge thelogical volume will emulate. The selections are Cartridge System Tape(CST) or Enhanced Capacity Cartridge System Tape (ECCST). VTS Library Selection These buttons allow the selection of which VTS librar...

Insert VTS Logical Volumes Status The Insert VTS Logical Volumes Status pop-up window displays the status of thelogical insert operation. It displays the range of volsers to be inserted and whichvolser is currently being inserted. The status is automatically updated every 5seconds. The following are...

The following are the push-buttons: Eject Initiate the stacked volume eject operation. You are prompted to confirm theeject operation. Select Yes to continue the eject operation. Select No tocancel the eject operation. Cancel Close the panel immediately, changes are saved. Help Display the Eject a V...

Following are the push-buttons: Add category Adds the entered category to the selected VTS’s “Fast Ready” category list. Delete category Deletes the highlighted category from the associated VTS’s “Fast Ready”category list. You are prompted to confirm the delete operation. Select Yesto continue the d...

volume is available to go through reclamation. During the reclamation process all ofthe active data from the original stacked volume is moved to another stackedvolume. After all active data is moved from the original stacked volume, its categoryis set to scratch. This makes it available for reuse. T...

This panel is similar to the volser ranges panel selectable from the commands pulldown (refer to Figure 94 on page 162). The only difference is the addition of the“Start Inventory” button. Select this button after reviewing/modifying the volserranges. Selecting the “Start Inventory” button allows th...

Start inventory Starts the inventory process. Cancel inventory Cancels the inventory process. Help Provides help for the Inventory Cleaner Masks pop-up window. Inventory Status The Inventory Status pop-up window displays the status information about theinventory operation in progress. It is updated ...

being inventoried is marked not inventoried, and the window is closed. Ifyou select No, the inventory continues. This push-button is disabled(grayed, or reduced contrast) during the indexing database phase. Note: If the inventory is cancelled, select inventory new storage when ready to continue. Thi...

Figure 107 on page 176 shows the VTS Online/Offline Pop-Up Window. Figure 106. Service Pull-down Menu Chapter 6. Advanced Operating Procedures 175

Inventory Update The Inventory Update facility allows for the following operations: v Disable Inventory Update v Enable Inventory Update v Perform Inventory Update (Full) v Perform Inventory Update (Partial) Disable Inventory Update Select Disable Inventory Update to prevent the inventory update fro...

This is typically a system administrator password-protected function. Thepassword-protection option can be selected during installation. (See “SystemAdministrator Password” on page 200.) Enable Inventory Update Select Enable Inventory Update for an inventory update to be performed afteropening and c...

The Inventory Update Status pop-up window Figure 111 displays the statusinformation about the inventory update operation in progress. The pop-up window contains the following messages: v Rack XX is being inventoried and Number of racks complete. This displayoccurs during the physical inventory opera...

Perform Inventory Update (Partial) Only those frames associated with doors that have been opened will be inventoried.If adjacent frame update was enabled during teach, the frames to either side willalso be inventoried. If dual active accessors is installed, both accessors are used ifracks on both si...

Stand-Alone Device The stand-alone drive facility allows for the following operations: v Setup stand-alone drive v Reset stand-alone drive v Stand-alone drive status Setup Stand-Alone Device The Setup Stand-Alone Device selection allows a drive to be set up in stand-alonemode. This mode is used to a...

Enter device This drop-down list box lists all the drives in the library, including virtualdrives. It excludes physical drives associated with a Virtual Tape Server. The selectable operations are as follows: Mount a single volume This operation causes the single volume to be mounted in a requesteddr...

Note: If the Select volumes in category order is selected, one of the following (mount) options should also be selected or the drive will notbe put in stand-alone mode. Volser This entry field is active when either the Mount a single volume or Demount a single volume is selected. This field must be ...

reset is selected and then the Reset button is selected. A message is displayed ifthere are no devices currently in stand-alone mode. Figure 115 shows the ResetStand-Alone Device Pop-Up Window. Reset Request that a device be taken out of stand-alone mode. If a valid device is entered, you are prompt...

demount volumes without host interaction option was selected when thedevice was set up as a stand-alone device. The ICL mode status isdisplayed as Yes if this option was selected and displayed as No if theoption was not selected. Status The current status of the device is displayed here. Close This ...

The following are the push-buttons: OK Perform the Insert Unlabeled Cartridgesoperation. Help Display the help panel Cancel Close this panel and cancel the InsertUnlabeled Cartridges operation. Next 10 Displays the next ten cells when the optional30 cell I/O is installed. Previous 10 Displays the pr...

The following commands on the AS/400 will provide the informationneeded to fill in the Add LAN Host Screen: v If the AS/400 operating system is less than version V3R6, use DSPLANMLD, Display LAN Information. v If the AS/400 operating system is version V3R6 or higher, useDSPLANMLB, Display LAN Media ...

Host Alias (optional) The alias for a host is a customer supplied nickname for that host. This isan optional field and may be left blank if an alias is not desired. This entryfield will only accept alpha-numeric characters and the “.”, “-”, and “_”characters. Host IP Address The Host IP Address is t...

Host Alias (optional) The alias for a host is a customer supplied nickname for that host. This isan optional field and may be left blank if an alias is not desired. Host Name This field lists the names of all hosts that are configured with the librarysystem via LAN. For TCP/IP hosts, the Host Name i...

that hosts 3494 LAN configuration data. After a host is selected, the hostinformation can be updated. Host Alias (optional) The alias for a host is a customer supplied nickname for that host. This isan optional field and may be left blank if an alias is not desired. Host Name This field lists the na...

Host Alias (optional) The alias for a host is a customer supplied nickname for that host. This isan optional field and may be left blank if an alias is not desired. This entryfield will only accept alpha-numeric characters and the “.”, “-”, and “_”characters. Host IP Address The Host IP Address is t...

LM LAN Information This window supplies the LAN information about the library that is required by thehost system for the host and library to communicate. The window shown inFigure 126 displays the following information: Note: If Model HA1 is installed, information for both library managers is shown....

Library Adapter Address Specifies the LAN adapter address of the remote controller (the LibraryManager). This can be the Library Manager adapter card universallyadministered address (UAA), such as 10005A8A5E75, or a locallyadministered address (LAA), such as 40003494001A. Library IP Address The Libr...

This window has one checkbox: Send interventions to host consoles If this button is checked, the first 70 characters of all operator interventionmessages will be sent to all attached hosts. If the hosts are configured todisplay messages, these messages will be displayed on the host console. The foll...

Managing Import/Export Volumes This section contains information on managing Import/Export volumes in VTSsystems that are Import/Export capable. Manage Unassigned Volumes This panel will be automatically presented when the library is in Import mode andvolumes of J-type media have been input into the...

Cancel Close the panel without saving any of the changes. Volser Ranges Brings up the Volser Range Panel. See Figure 94 on page 162. Refresh Refreshes the screen. Help Provides additional help for this screen. Chapter 6. Advanced Operating Procedures 203 || || || || |

Manage Import Volumes This panel allows the operator to move physical volumes (J-type) in the Importcategory to the Insert category, or if desired, eject the volumes from the library. The following are the push-buttons: Select All Selects all volumes within the current list box. De-select All De-sel...

Manage Insert Volumes This panel allows the operator to re-evaluate the physical volumes in the Insertcategory for 3590 native use. By redefining the volser ranges, the volumes can bemoved to the Insert categories for the VTS subsystems. In addition, the operatorcan eject the volumes from the librar...

Manage Export-Hold Volumes This panel allows the operator to move Exported Stacked Volumes in theExport-hold category to the Import category. In addition, the operator can eject theExported Stacked Volumes from the library. The following are the push-buttons: Select All Selects all volumes within th...

Cancel Export/Import This panel allows the operator to send a cancel request to the VTS for anin-progress Import or Export operation. The in-progress Exports and Imports arepresented in the list box. Only one operation can be selected at a time. The following are the push-buttons: Take Action Sends ...

Service Access Enable service access This selection provides the ability to access the library managers through a modemconnection, if installed. This will also allow files (log and dump) to be off-loadedfrom the library manager by service personnel. The library manager may prompt theoperator for the...

The Library Manager code offers the ability to monitor the following Library Managerevents: v OPINT - Operator Interventions v UNSOL - Unsolicited Attention Messages v SERVC - Service Request Messages (not currently supported) v CHCK1 - Library Manager Check1 Conditions v TESTM - Test SNMP Trap Mess...

Configuring SNMP Trap Destinations Once the Library Manager Trap Types have been selected, the Library Managerneeds to be configured to send the SNMP traps to the correct monitoring station. Todo this, select SNMP Options from the Commands menu, and then select ChangeSNMP trap destinations. The Libr...

Adding a Destination:: 1. Enter the new SNMP trap destination in the New Trap Destination field. 2. Select the Add push-button. Deleting a Destination:: 1. Highlight the SNMP trap destination that you want to delete in the list box. 2. Select the Delete push-button. The changes are activated when yo...

Sending TESTM Messages Once SNMP has been configured, send an SNMP trap to ensure that SNMP isconfigured correctly. The TESTM trap allows a test message to be sent to themonitor stations which have been set up to receive the SNMP trap messages. To send a TESTM SNMP trap, select Send TESTM Trap from ...

Most Library Manager SNMP trap messages contain both a set of parameters anda message string. The parameters are intended to aid the programmer in extractingthe necessary information from the trap message. The message string is intendedfor customers who do not have the ability to program the network...

3. Determine which Library Manager SNMP Trap Type was sent. This will be one of the Library Manager SNMP Trap Types. This is the next field in thespace-delimited string. 4. Once it has been determined that the SNMP trap message was generated from a 3494 Tape Dataserver, its identity, and which type ...

Table 7. Operator Intervention Messages and Parameters (OPINT TRAP Type) (continued) OPINT # Parameter [A] Parameter [B] Parameter [C] Actual Library Manager OPINT Trap Message 126 Device — — VTS requested that device [A] be made unavailable but a mount/demount is in progress. UNSOL Library Manager ...

Here the message was generated by the C2444 3494 Tape Dataserver, and theoperator entered “The 3494 Tape Dataserver is being taken offline.” Library I/O Station State Change SNMP Traps The Library I/O Station State Change message format is as follows: 3494 [Library Sequence Number] UNSOL 12 [Param A...

Operational State Change SNMP Traps The Operational State Change message format is as follows: 3494 [Library Sequence Number] UNSOL 13 [Mode] [State] [Degraded] [Safety Enclosure Interlock Open] [Vision System Non-Operational] [Intervention Required] [Check1] [Storage Cells Full] [Out of Cleaners] [...

Dual Write Disabled It will be one of the following: v — v DD Smoke Detected It will be one of the following: v — v SM Manual Mode It will be one of the following: v — v MM Example: 3494 C2444 UNSOL 13 AUTO ONLINE - - VN - - - - - - *Operational State Change This message indicates that vision is non...

Category Category change has been made to. Parameters Additional information, not currently supported. Example: 3494 C2444 UNSOL 16 180 FF01 20 *Device Category Change CHCK1 Library Manager SNMP Traps This section discusses the format of the Library Managers CHCK1 messages. AllCHCK1 Library Manager ...

The Options pull-down selections are as follows: Clean desktop Removes any visible or minimized window from the screen. See “Using theOperator Menu” on page 98 for the screen now displayed. Also repositionsall windows to their home positions. Change power-on language Displays a list of supported lan...

Note: The display panels shown are examples and may not be exactly the same as the panels displayed on your library manager display. Starting Manual Mode To select Manual mode, perform the following procedures: 1. Select Mode (see Figure 140) from the action bar on the Operator Menu at the library m...

Operating in Manual Mode Figure 143 shows the Manual Mode Terminal pop-up window with the Action Listscreen. Legend: Action The operator task. See the following procedures for details. VOLSER The cartridge volume serial number. From The place where you should find the cartridge specified in VOLSER. ...

F4 Indicates that an action cannot be completed. It displays the ErrorProcessing screen that contains a list of possible error choices. SeeFigure 147 on page 237. F5 Allows you to manually add volumes to the tape library. It displays the InsertCartridges screen that contains prompts for cartridge in...

Using the Action List Screen Use the library manager for this procedure. 1. Select mounts in the order shown on the Action List screen. See Figure 143 on page 230 . The mounts are listed in order of priority with the highest priority at the top. Note: Mounts are automatically confirmed and removed f...

5. Press the Enter key. A pop-up screen is displayed with the Home Cell rack storage location for the inserted cartridge. See Figure 145. 6. Place the cartridge in the designated rack storage cell. Note: If the cartridge cannot be put in the specified storage cell, press the Error key (F4) to reques...

2. Go to the drive or storage cell and remove the cartridge. Verify that the cartridge volser matches the volser specified on the action list. Notes: a. If the From location is a drive, remove the cartridge from the drive. b. If the From location is followed by ?, the cartridge has already been used...

Note: The ERROR indication is caused by the operator pressing F4 on the Action List screen. You can only view this screen. You perform the tasks (actions) from the Action Listscreen. Error Processing Use the following procedure to describe the problem to the host system if youcannot complete a mount...

Locating and Identifying Home Cell Locations Use the following procedure to locate and identify the home cell locations: v Determine the home cell in which to place a misplaced or inaccessible volume. v Determine the home cell so you can find a volume. 1. Press the Locate key (F10) on the Action Lis...

Ending Manual Mode To end the Manual mode, do the following steps: 1. Leave cartridges in the drives. They will be automatically moved by the library when it returns to Auto mode. 2. Close the front doors on the library. 3. Make sure any mounts that were started have been removed from the manual mod...

Cartridge Removal from the Gripper Some operator intervention conditions require the operator to remove the cartridgefrom the gripper. Figure 149 shows the picker and the gripper assembly. Removethe cartridge from the gripper by doing the following: 1. Press the Pause button on the operator control ...

Using the Keyboard Template “Appendix A. Keyboard Template” on page 305 illustrates the function keys on thelibrary manager keyboard which are used during normal activity. That template canbe copied or removed and then folded to create a triangular bar shape with theillustration of the keys showing ...

Chapter 7. Remote Library Manager Console Feature When the Remote Library Manager Console feature is installed, an operator cancontrol or monitor operations for libraries from a remote location. The remote librarymanager console (controlling workstation) is connected to the library manager(controlli...

Installing and Configuring The Remote Library Manager Console feature can use one of two communicationprotocols to establish communications between the remote (controlling workstation)console and the 3494 (target workstation) library manager. To establishcommunications between the remote library man...

6. Type in the target password (the default is lmpsword ) to start the session. As you type the password, the cursor moves and an asterisk (*) is displayed inplace of the character. The following are password guidelines: v One to eight characters v Uppercase or lowercase letters A–Z v Digits 0–9 v E...

From the remote library manager console, you can also choose from thefollowing options: Keystrokes See “Using Keystrokes during a Session from the Remote LibraryManager Console”. Session See “Changing the Session State from the Remote Library ManagerConsole” on page 249. Services See “Transferring F...

consoleonly. Alt+Esc, Alt+Tab, and Ctrl+Esc are the hot-key combinations. Forexample, Ctrl+Esc causes the remote library manager console’s task list to appearon the remote library manager console. Pointing Device movements inside the library manager screen on the remote librarymanager consoleare sen...

Table 8. Shortcut Keys for the Library Manager Keys Result Ctrl+E Simulates the Alt+Esc key combination on the library manager, which causesthe library manager to show the windows and full-screen sessions in anordered rotation. Ctrl+U Simulates the Alt+Tab key combination on the library manager, whi...

Sending the Ctrl+Esc Command to the Library Manager To send the Ctrl+Esc command to the library manager during an active session, dothe following: v Choose Send Ctrl+Esc from the Keystrokes pull-down on the remote librarymanager console session window (see Figure 159 on page 247). v Press the Ctrl+C...

The link record name (3494 #1), the current session state (active), and thekeystrokes mode (remote) are displayed on the title bar of the remote librarymanager console window. See Table 9 on page 251 for a description of the sessionstates. To change the session state, do the following: v Choose the ...

Table 9. Session States Session State Description Active A DCAF session is established. The controlling workstation (remotelibrary manager console) controls the keyboard and monitors the displayof the target workstation (library manager). The library managerkeyboard is locked; the keystrokes and poi...

During an active session, the pointing device is useful for making selections fromthe remote library manager console menu bar or for performing operations on thelibrary manager display. The keystrokes mode (local or remote) is for the remotelibrary manager console keyboard only and has no effect on ...

Moving Among Multiple Sessions Moving among multiple remote library manager console sessions follows thegeneral conventions for moving around the windows. The remote library manager console main window displays each library managersession. The current sessions are listed by the appropriate link reco...

– Terminate the session. All remote operations stop until a new session is established. – Suspend the session. Control returns to the library manager. – Monitor the session. The remote library manager console can monitor the display on the library manager, but the keyboard on the library manager isa...

Changing the Password from the Library Manager The remote library manager console logon password can be changed only from the library manager during a session. To change the password, do the following steps: 1. If you have an active session, take control at the library manager by pressing Alt+T and ...

3. Click on the Enable password check box ( Figure 166). 4. Type the current password. (The default password is lmpsword .) 5. Type the new password. The following are the password guidelines: v One to eight characters v Uppercase or lowercase letters A–Z v Digits 0–9 v Embedded blanks (blanks after...

Chapter 8. Problem Determination Procedures This chapter describes how to determine when a problem has occurred in thelibrary and the actions necessary to resolve the problem. See Table 11 for quick reference to particular conditions. Quick Reference Table to Problem Determination Procedures Table 1...

representative handling. See “Failure and Exception Condition Reporting” forthe conditions and required actions. 2. Console messages concerning the library are being generated. v A failure or exception condition occurred while the library is performing one ormore requested operations. The library re...

reported failure or exception condition. Refer to the following documentation for themessages provided and their format for other operating systems and environments. v MVS Basic Tape Library Support (BTLS) - User’s Guide and ReferenceSC26-7016 v VM v OS/400 v AIX For several of the conditions, one o...

Start the Library Manager and Host Recovery Procedure (DFSMS/MVSEnvironment) Follow each step of the following procedure without deviation. Library Manager Action – Library Manager Recovery Begins(DFSMS/MVS Environment) Single Library Manager Configuration: For a single library manager configuration...

will restart automatically. Cartridges inserted in the Convenience I/O station thatremain in the station will need to be removed from the station and thenre-inserted after the library manager re-initializes. 3. If the library manager reflects Auto/Online status, it has recovered. Contact the service...

2. Confirm that the appropriate drives are online and available by issuing the following command: LIBRARY DISPDRV, libname 1 For any drive that is not online, issue the following command: VARY xxx, ONLINE 3. If the system environment includes JES-3, the library tape drives must be in normal status. ...

While waiting up to 20 minutes for the library manager to initialize and enter theAuto/Online mode, go to“Library Manager Action – The Library ManagerRecovers (MVS/BLTS Environment)”. Dual Library Manager Configuration: For a dual library manager configuration no library manager corrective action is...

minutes. The standby library manager is the active library manager when itsSystem Status displays Auto/Online mode. 2. Contact the service representative to repair the failed library manager. The failed library manager may recover from the failure and become availableas the standby library manager a...

Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued) Resulting Console Message Action CBR3778I Cleaner volume ejected from library library-name . A cleaner volume exceeded its maximum usage countand was ejected from library library-name . 1. Remove the cartridge from...

Operator Note: The primary aids for problem determination should be the messages posted on the host console. Use the information at thelibrary manager console only as additional information to aid infinding the fault. Using the System Summary Window The System Summary window (see Figure 43 on page 9...

Table 14. Problem Determination with the Search Database for Volumes Window (continued) Problem Scenario Action Locating other Misplaced Volumes Search the database to check if the library contains anyother misplaced volumes. 1. Leave the volser field blank, select the Yes button for the Misplaced v...

2. If not previously in the Intervention Required state, places the library in that state and notifies all attached hosts of the state change. The System Summarywindow is updated to indicate intervention is required. The notification that the library is in the Intervention Required state will genera...

Table for Intervention Conditions of Library Tape Drives Table 16. Intervention Required Conditions relating to tape drives in the library Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message Load / unload failure on device xxx. Empty the feedslot. Probable Cause Tape device xxx has failed to ...

Table 16. Intervention Required Conditions relating to tape drives in the library (continued) Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message Device xxx has failed. A service call is needed. Probable Cause A load or unload failure was detected on tape device xxxand the automatic recovery ...

Table 17. Intervention Required Conditions relating to other library components (continued) Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message The library is full. Probable Cause An attempt was made to insert cartridges into the libraryand there are no available cells in the library other th...

Table for Intervention Conditions of External Cartridge Labels Table 19. Intervention Required Conditions relating to external cartridge labels Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message A duplicate volser (xxxxxx) was ejected to theconvenience I/O station. Probable Cause During an i...

Table 19. Intervention Required Conditions relating to external cartridge labels (continued) Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message A cartridge containing invalid media has been left indevice xxx feed slot. Probable Cause During a mount operation, tape device xxx determinedthat t...

Table 20. Intervention Required Conditions relating to data cartridges (continued) Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message Volser (xxxxxx) could not be put away. It was ejectedto the convenience I/O station. Probable Cause During a demount operation, the accessor was not ableto pl...

Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued) Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message VTS Controller degraded. Error code yyyyy. Callservice. (VTS z) Probable Cause A VTS redundant component has failed. Operation of theVTS ...

Appendix A. Keyboard Template The keyboard template on page 305 shows the function keys commonly used onthe library manager during normal application activity. The next template can be copied or removed and then folded to create a triangularbar shape with the illustration of the keys showing on one ...

Appendix B. Virtual Tape Server Import/Export AdvancedFunction Import and Export List Volumes Format Lists of volumes for Export or Import are provided to a Virtual Tape Server onlogical volumes called the Export List Volume or the Import List Volume, which areresident in the VTS. The following figu...

Import List Volume Just as with the Export List volume, the Import List volume format is described inhierarchical form in the tables below. Start with Table 36, then proceed as directedto the portion(s) of interest. All character fields within the volume are in EBCDIC.Field contents specified in quo...

Table 40. Import Status File Length Name Description 80 Data Set Header 1 Table 32 on page 312 80 Data Set Header 2 Table 33 on page 312 Tape Mark 80 Import Status File Identifier Table 41 N*80 Import Status File Records N=0 is valid. N is a variable number of file records. See Table 31 onpage 311. ...

Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued) Operation Status Resolution Actions Status Code 32 Status Text Invalid container volume Probable Cause For Export, a cancel issued by an operator fromthe Library Manager console or a terminationdue to host inactivity may have resulted in a’container...

single alpha character followed by four numeric characters. The alphacharacter indicates which element/function in the VTS/Library generated themessage. The numeric characters are a sequential number for a specificelement/function. The element/function codes are defined as: E Export I Import Byte 5:...

Import Status Messages Table 44. Import Status Messages Message Code Message Text I0001 IMPORT PROCESSING STARTED FOR EXPORTED STACKED VOLUME YYYYYY This message is generated when the VTS has started processing Exported Stacked VolumeYYYYYY. Action: None, status only. I0002 IMPORTED LOGICAL VOLUMES ...

Table 44. Import Status Messages (continued) Message Code Message Text I0013 IMPORT PROCESSING RESUMED, SCRATCH VOLUME MADE AVAILABLE This message is generated when, after the import operation was suspended because no scratchstacked volumes were available, scratch stacked volumes are again available...

Category Recovery Errors may be made when placing cartridges in the Convenience I/O Station andmoving them into other categories from the Unassigned Category when theAdvanced Function feature is installed on at least one VTS in a Library. The errorscenarios and recovery actions are described below: ...

Reuse of Exported Stacked Volumes Once all of the logical volumes on an Exported Stacked Volume have beenimported into a VTS subsystem, the Exported Stacked Volume can be re-used forany 3590 application. No cleanup or special processing is required; however, theExported Stacked Volumes remain in the...

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