IBM Magstar 3494 Preface

Preface

This book provides information for the new operator and for the experienced

operator to use the IBM Magstar 3494 TapeLibrary. If you are a new operator,

give special attention to the organization of this book (see “Organization”) and read

the sections indicated for new operators.

Users of this information should be familiar with the 3490E magnetic tape

subsystems. IBM recommends that you read the

, GA32-0279.

The material in this publication is presented as follows:

v“Chapter 1. Introduction”on page 1 contains an introduction and a description of

the IBM 3494 TapeLibrary. This section is required reading if you are a new

operator.

v“Chapter 2. Controls and Indicators”on page 31 contains a description of the

location and function of the controls and indicators found on the 3494. This

section is required reading if you are a new operator.

v“Chapter 3. Operational Characteristics”on page 41 contains a description of the

operational characteristics of the 3494. This section includes information for the

experienced operator or system administrator.

v“Chapter 4. Operational Modes and States, and Informational States”on page 63

provides a description of the different modes and states of the 3494. This section

includes information for the experienced operator or system administrator.

v“Chapter 5. Basic Operating Procedures”on page 75 provides a description of

the tasks performed by using the 3494 operator panel. This section is required

reading if you are a new operator.

A quick reference table for basic operating procedures is included at the start of

this section.

v“Chapter 6.Advanced Operating Procedures” on page 85 provides detailed

information about using the library manager and the tasks that may be performed

with the library manager. This section includes information for the experienced

operator or system administrator.

A quick reference table for advanced operating procedures is included at the start

of this section.

v“Chapter 7. Remote Library Manager Console Feature”on page 241 provides

information on the remote library manager.

v“Chapter 8. Problem Determination Procedures”on page 259 provides

information on error reporting and recovery.This section includes information for

the experienced operator or system administrator.

A quick reference table for problem determination procedures is included in this

section.

v“Appendix A. Keyboard Template”on page 305 identiﬁes the uses of the library

manager function keys.

v“Glossary” on page341 lists important terms used in this book.