IBM Universal Tape Library User manual

Universal Tape Library
User’s Guide
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Universal Tape Library
User’s Guide
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Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in Appendix D, “Notices,” on page 75 and the
warranty information in the Warranty and Support Guide on the IBM Documentation CD.
First Edition (January 2007)
©Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2007. All rights reserved.
US Government Users Restricted Rights –Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................1
The IBM Documentation CD ....................1
Hardware and software requirements ................1
Using the Documentation Browser .................1
Notices and statements in this documentation ..............2
Components ..........................2
Front panel..........................3
Back panel ..........................3
Tape drive ..........................4
Library components .......................4
Library scalability ........................5
Configuring the magazines .....................5
Chapter 2. Installing and configuring the library ............7
Installation guidelines .......................7
Handling static-sensitive devices ..................7
Returning adevice or component .................8
Required tools .........................8
Installing the Universal Tape Library .................8
Installing Fibre Channel tape drive cables ..............13
Installing tape cartridges ....................14
Turning the library on and off...................14
Stacking libraries ........................15
Configuring the library ......................15
Chapter 3. Using the menus ...................17
Info menu ...........................17
Overview information......................17
Hardware information .....................17
Event logs .........................18
Statistics ..........................18
Operations menu ........................19
Library operations .......................19
Find tape ..........................20
Move tape .........................20
Drive operations .......................20
Scan inventory ........................21
Setup menu ..........................21
Cabinet...........................21
Library ...........................21
Security ..........................22
Network ..........................22
Date &time .........................23
Diagnostics menu ........................23
System-level tests.......................23
Subsystem tests .......................23
Component tests .......................24
Chapter 4. Using the Remote Management utility ...........25
Displaying library information....................25
Operating the library .......................26
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Configuring the library ......................28
Controlling the library ......................32
Accessing Web sites and library information ..............34
Chapter 5. Solving problems ...................37
Solving initial startup problems ...................37
Solving operator control panel problems ...............37
Solving gripper problems .....................38
Solving operational problems....................38
Creating afailure analysis file ...................39
Manually removing amagazine ...................39
Chapter 6. Removing and replacing library components ........43
Removing the library chassis....................43
Installing the library chassis ....................44
Removing the library controller ...................44
Installing the library controller ...................45
Removing apower supply .....................45
Installing apower supply .....................46
Removing amagazine ......................46
Installing amagazine ......................47
Removing atape drive ......................47
Installing atape drive ......................47
Appendix A. Specifications....................49
Physical specifications ......................49
Environmental specifications ....................49
Tape drive specifications .....................49
Appendix B. Error codes.....................51
Appendix C. SNMP trap list....................59
Appendix D. Notices ......................75
Trademarks ..........................75
Product recycling and disposal ...................76
Battery return program ......................77
Electronic emission notices ....................78
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........78
Industry Canada Class Aemission compliance statement ........78
Australia and New Zealand Class Astatement ............78
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........78
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........78
Taiwanese Class Awarning statement ...............79
Chinese Class Awarning statement ................79
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement ...79
Index ............................81
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Lees voordat udit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
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Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
Statement 1:
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid ashock hazard:
vDo not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
vConnect all power cords to aproperly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
vConnect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
vWhen possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
vNever turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
vDisconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
vConnect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
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Statement 15:
CAUTION:
Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the unit is
extended.
Statement 23:
CAUTION:
Do not place any object weighing more than 50 kg (110 lb) on top of
rack-mounted devices.
>50 kg (110 lb)
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