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IBM Magstar 3494 manual Introduction

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Chapter 1. Introduction

The 3494 Tape Library automates the retrieval, storage, and control of Cartridge System Tape, Enhanced Capacity Cartridge System Tape, and High Performance Cartridge Tape. In conjunction with supporting software and 3490E Models C1A, C2A and F1A, 3590 Model B1A, 3590 Model A00 or A50, 3494 Model B16 and B18 Virtual Tape Servers, and Model HA1 High Availability Unit, the 3494 allows cartridges to be mounted and demounted automatically on tape drives.

Note: The 3494 Operator Training Video Tape and the 3494 Operator's Quick

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IBM Magstar 3494 manual Introduction

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IBM Page IBM Ninth Edition May Contents Operational Modes and States, and Informational States Operational CharacteristicsAdvanced Operating Procedures Basic Operating ProceduresPause Problem Determination Procedures Remote Library Manager Console FeatureReaders Comments Ð Wed Like to Hear from You Appendix A. Keyboard TemplateFigures Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide Figures Xii Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide Organization Preface3490E Related InformationRisc System/6000 3590AS/400 Additional You can send us comments about this book electronically Xviii Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide Summary of Changes Xx Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide Introduction IBM 3494 Tape Libraries IBM 3494 Tape Libraries Functional Components Control Unit Frame Functional Components, 3490E Front View „4… Picker „3… Cartridge accessor„1… Library manager „2… Cartridge storage cellsControl Unit Frame Functional Components Rear View „2… Rail systemStorage Frame Functional Components front „2… Magnetic tape subsystems„5… 3590 tape subsystems „3… Power control compartment„4… 3590 Model A00 or A50 Control Unit Drive Unit Frame Functional Components rear „5… Disk storage „4… Virtual Tape Server controllerModel B16 Virtual Tape Server Functional Components rear „2… Virtual Tape Server controller „1… Disk storageModel B18 Virtual Tape Server Functional Components rear „2…Barrier doorPicker not visible Hot standby accessor or second active accessor not visible„2… Barrier door „3…Hot standby library managerLibrary Type Cartridge Capacity Cartridge Input and Output FacilitiesHigh-Capacity Output Facility High-Capacity Input/Output FacilitySingle-Cell Output Facility Convenience Input¤Output Station FeatureCartridge Tape Cartridge System Tape Identication Tape Cartridge RequirementsCartridge System Tape Labels Cartridge File ProtectionMedia-Type Cartridge Type Color Label Handled as Cartridge System Tape LabelsCartridge Labeling Unlabeled Tape FacilityCartridge Label Position Media-Type LabelingRow numbers Cartridge Storage CellsWall number Column lettersWithout Model or Frame Dual Gripper Reserved Cartridge Storage CellsCartridge Storage Capacity Without Model or Frame Dual Gripper User Interface Password-ProtectionLibrary Manager Database Information Available to a Host DatabaseHigh Availability Model HA1 Operational Modes and States Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide Controls and Indicators Operator Panel Power Controls and Status IndicatorsMotion Controls and Status Indicators Convenience Input¤Output Station Status Indicators „5…Convenience Input/Output Station Operation Tab „4… Input¤Output LockedMessage displays Drive controlIM L Tape Subsystem Controls for Model F1AModel B1A Tape Subsystem Controls Controls and Indicators for Model F1AModel B18 Operator Panel Power ControlsModel B18 Virtual Tape Server Controls Model B16 Virtual Tape Server ControlsMagstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide Emulation of 3490-Type Tape Drives 3490E/3590 Tape Subsystem OperationVirtual Tape Server Fast Response for Non-specic Mount Requests Tape Volume CacheStorage Management of the Tape Volume Cache Maintaining Data Fragments from Copied VolumesScratch Stacked Volumes Deletion of VTS Logical VolumeScsi Host Attachment Integration with the 3494 LibraryLogical Library Partitioning VTS Import/Export Overview Logical Volume InventoryLocal and Remote Power Control Operator InterfaceOperator Involvement System Administrator InvolvementInventory Update Error Detection and ReportingCategory Hex Name Denition Volume CategoriesFF0F Category Hex Name Denition Via the Manage Unassigned Volumes panel, shownIs completed. The Manage Export Hold Volumes FFF8 Physical Volser Validity Checking Physical Volume StatesLogical Volume States Logical Volser Validity Checking Priority Operations Promotable Command Priorities in the QueuePriority Levels Mount Operations OperationsHost-Initiated Operations Physical Mount Required Demount OperationsEject Operations Audit OperationsStand-Alone Operations Stand-alone restoreExport Operations Import OperationsInitial Cartridge Installation Stacked Volumes Cartridge PlacementInitial Volume Inventory Upload Actions to Avoid when Operating aThings You Should Try to Avoid Doing Things You Should Never DoOperational Characteristics Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide Operational Modes Auto ModePause Mode Manual ModeOn page 65 shows the screen for the standby Library Manager Additional Operational Modes in the HA1 EnvironmentFixed home cell Home Cell ModeOperational States Library manager initializationOnline State Library Manager Switchover in ProgressAccessor Switchover in Progress Initialization completeDegraded operation Dual Active Accessor StatusSafety interlocks open Informational StatesRelationship between Operational Modes and States Operational Mode TransitionsPause Mode to Auto Mode Auto Pending Pop-Up Window Auto Mode to Pause Mode No ErrorAuto Mode to Manual Mode Pause Mode to Manual ModeManual Mode to Pause Mode Operational State Transitions Manual Mode to Auto ModeInitialization State to Auto, Pause, or Manual Mode Auto Mode to Pause Mode ForcedOnline State to Offline State Shutdown Pending State to Shutdown StateShutdown State to Library Manager Initialization State Offline State to Online StateInformational State Transitions Safety interlock openInitialization Complete State to Online or Offline State Offline State to Shutdown Pending StateLibrary manager check-1 condition Task Procedure Powering OnPowering Off Changing from Remote to Local Power Changing to Pause ModeChanging to Auto Mode Changing from Local to Remote PowerInserting Cartridges Using Empty Cartridge Cells to Insert CartridgesConvenience I/O Mode Inserting Cartridges in the Convenience Input¤Output Station Using the Convenience Input¤Output Station Import ModeNative 3590 use Removing Ejected Cartridges Using the High-Capacity Input/Output FacilityMagstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide Import category Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide Task Reference Advanced Operating ProceduresªManage Unassigned Volumesº on ªSystem Administrator Passwordº on Task Reference Using the Library ManagerOperator Panel Controls „1… System Menu Icon„5… Vertical Scroll Bar „2… Title Bar„3… Window-Sizing Icons „4… Sizeable-Window Border„9… Push buttons „6… Non-Sizeable Window Border„7… Dialog or Message Box „8… Horizontal Scroll Bar„13… Action Bar Making Library Manager SelectionsSelections with the Keyboard Selections with the Pointing DevicePointing Device Track Pointer KeyboardHelp for help Using the Help Pull-DownKeys help Help SearchHelp Action Bar and Function Keys Extended helpF11 or Shift+F1 ServicesKey Functions OptionsPage Using the Operator Menu Online Using the Mode Pull-DownService menu ManualPause AutoOnline ManualInitial Mode/State Selection Pop-Up Window Offline Request Pop-Up Window OfflineHelp Service MenuCancel Operator interventionSystem Administrator Password Pop-Up Window Switch Active Library Manager to StandbySwitch Active Accessor to Standby AccessorsDisable Dual Active Accessors Enable Dual Active AccessorsShutdown Lockup Library ManagerShutdown Panel Using the Status Pull-DownVTS status Accessor Mounts per HourOperational status Component availability statusOperational Status Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide Advanced Operating Procedures Not available Indicates Disabled, Enabled, or Not installedDisabled or Not Installed Or EnabledRefresh Component AvailabilityVision System Cartridge AccessorConvenience Input¤Output Station GrippersPart 2 of 3 Component Availability Status Pop-Up Window DevicesPhysical/Virtual Device Frame VTS StatusLibrary Sequence Number VTS Attachment TypePerformance Statistics Part 1 of 2 Performance Statistics Pop-Up Window Part 2 of 2 Performance Statistics Pop-Up Window Shows the Accessor Mounts per Hour window Accessor Mounts per HourVTS Active Data Pop-Up Window VTS Active DataRefresh Shows the VTS Data Flow window VTS Data FlowShows the VTS Mount Hit Data window VTS Mount Hit DataRefresh Shows the VTS Physical Device Mount History window VTS Physical Device Mount HistoryShows the VTS Logical Mounts Per Hour window VTS Logical Mounts Per HourShows the VTS Active Data Distribution window VTS Active Data DistributionUsing the System Summary High Capacity Rack Convenience I/O ModeInventory Update High-Capacity Output or Input/Output StatusGripper Active AccessorStandby Accessor AccessorIntervention Host Name LAN StatusHost Alias Previously Initialized Dual Accessor ZonesUsing the Queues Pull-Down Queued PriorityAction DeviceSearch Database For Volumes Using the Database Pull-DownSearch Criteria Media Type FF15FF16 FF17Ignore Search ResultsSearch YesDisplaying Search Results Find Logical Volumes Home Pop-Up Window Find Logical Volumes HomeCategory Order List Database VolumesSpecic Rack Mount DateVolser Mask Specic Media TypeSpecic Category Operation could not be completed because the C Drive is full Create list Stacked Volume Map Pop-Up Window Stacked Volume MapGet Map Using the Commands Pull-Down Manage Import Volumes Insert VTS logical volumesEject a VTS stacked volume Manage Unassigned VolumesPerform inventory update Partial Disable inventory updateEnable inventory update Perform inventory update Full3490E or 3590 Device Cleaning Schedule CleaningClean Schedule Panel Controls Cleaner Cartridge Replacement at End-of-LifeDays to clean Clean based on timeClean based on usage Usage cleanCleaner Cartridge Masks Eject a Cleaner CartridgeSend Message to Host Consoles Cleaner Cartridge MasksHost Message Pop-Up Window Promote a Command in the QueueAdd/Modify range button Volser Range for Media TypesPromote Select InsertsAdd/Modify range Range 1 and 2 entry eldsMedia type list box Volser ranges list boxTotal volsers in range Insert VTS Logical VolumesDelete range Volser in range?VTS Library Selection Media type radio buttonsCancel insert operation Insert VTS Logical Volumes StatusEject a VTS Stacked Volume Set VTS Category Attributes Eject a VTS Stacked Volume Pop-Up WindowDelete category Set VTS Management PoliciesAdd category Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide Set VTS Management Policies Pop-Up Window Inventory New Storage or Re-inventory Complete SystemSelect Reinventory Complete System and continue Shows the Display VTS Export/Import Volumes WindowSet the Volser Range Save Logical VolumesInventory Cleaner Masks Pop-Up Window Cleaner Volume MasksStart inventory Cancel inventoryInventory Status Re-Inventory with Virtual Tape Servers On page 175 shows the Service Pull-Down MenuOn page 176 shows the VTS Online/Offline Pop-Up Window VTS Online/Offline Pop-Up Window Disable Inventory UpdatePerform Inventory Update Full Enable Inventory UpdatePop-up window contains the following messages Perform inventory update Perform Inventory Update PartialStand-Alone Device Setup Stand-Alone DeviceMount from Input Station Mount a single volumeDemount a single volume Enter deviceReset Stand-Alone Device Device category ICL modeStand-Alone Device Status Insert Unlabeled Cartridges AS/400 Add LAN HostCommunication Protocol Host Transaction Program Name Risc System/600090765 SP2 Ethernet Format Check Box Host Network IDHost Location Name Host Adapter AddressAdd LAN Host to Library Pop-Up Window APPC/VTAM Selected Host Alias optionalPhysical Unit Name Host IP Address Delete LAN HostDelete LAN Host from Library Pop-Up Window Update LAN Host InformationUpdate LAN Host Information Pop-Up Window Change LAN Host Information Pop-Up Window Appc XID optional USIBMSU.S10A4045, then the Host Network ID is Usibmsu Ethernet Format Check Box Change LAN Host Information Pop-Up Window TCP/IP Library Location Name LM LAN InformationLibrary Transaction Program Name Library Network IDLibrary Name Operator InterventionLibrary Adapter Address Library IP AddressSend interventions to host consoles System Administrator PasswordNew password Current passwordManage Unassigned Volumes Managing Import/Export VolumesVolser Ranges Manage Import Volumes Pop-Up Window Manage Import VolumesManage Insert Volumes Pop-Up Window Manage Insert VolumesExport-Hold Manage Export-Hold VolumesCancel Export/Import Pop-Up Window Cancel Export/ImportSnmp Options Service AccessSelecting Snmp Trap Types Using the Library Managers Snmp FeaturesSelect Snmp Trap Types Pop-Up Window Conguring Snmp Trap DestinationsAdding a Destination Stopping Snmp Starting SnmpSending Testm Messages Trouble ShootingReceiving Snmpd Traps on the Monitor Station Rest of Message Outline for Receiving Library Manager Snmp TrapsLibrary Manager Trap Type Trap NumberOpint Library Manager Snmp Traps Programming ToolsParameter Actual Library Manager Opint Trap Rack CellExternal InternalHigh-capacity input rack cell B Ejected to the high-capacity output station VTS VTS is out of stacked volumes Parameter a Unsol Library Manager Snmp TrapsCategory State Change Snmp Trap Library Manager Operator Message Snmp TrapsLibrary I/O Station State Change Snmp Traps Check1 Safety Enclosure Interlock OpenOut of Cleaners Operational State Change Snmp TrapsMessage Volume Exception Snmp TrapsSmoke Detected Exception CodeDevice Category Change Notication Snmp Traps Device Availability Changed Snmp TrapsTestm Library Manager Snmp Traps Using the Options Pull-DownErrorcode CHCK1 Library Manager Snmp TrapsChange power-on language Using Manual ModeClean desktop Starting Manual Mode Manual Pending Wait Message Mount WCC007 Rack Operating in Manual ModeArrows Using the Drive Message DisplayMounting Cartridges Demounting Cartridges Using the Action List ScreenEnter F12Ejecting Cartridges Reviewing Unknown Volume Locations Manual Mode Review List Screen Error ProcessingVolser Locating and Identifying Home Cell LocationsManual Mode Locate Cartridge Home Screen Ending Manual ModeCartridge Removal from the Gripper Cartridge Removal from the GripperUsing the Keyboard Template Remote Library Manager Console Feature Starting Dcaf on the Remote Library Manager Console Installing and ConguringDcaf Controlling Main Window Dcaf Target Password Establishing Communication with the Library Manager Session KeystrokesKeystrokes Local Mode on the Remote Library Manager Console Changing Keystrokes Mode Using Hot-Key CombinationsSending the Alt+Esc Command to the Library Manager Sending the Alt+Tab Command to the Library ManagerSending the Ctrl+Esc Command to the Library Manager Active Ctrl+A Monitor Ctrl+M Suspend Ctrl+S Terminate Ctrl+T Session State Description Using the Pointing Device during a SessionRemote Library Manager Console Session Window Changing the Session State of the Library Manager Moving Among Multiple SessionsTransferring Files Established Active Session Changing the Password from the Library ManagerSession Pull-down Menu Symptom Description and Possible Solution Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide Conditions Reference Quick Reference Table to Problem Determination ProceduresFailure and Exception Condition Reporting Library Manager Failure in a DFSMS/MVS Environment Library Manager Failure Recovery ProceduresHost Messages DFSMS/MVS Environment Library Manager Screens DFSMS/MVS EnvironmentDFSMS/MVS Environment Library Manager Action ± The Library Manager RecoversVary SMS, LIBlibname1, Online Dfsms Host ActionVary xxx, Online Library Manager Failure in an MVS/BTLS EnvironmentHost Messages MVS/BLTS Environment Library DISPDRV, libname1Library Manager Screens MVS/BLTS Environment Recovers MVS/BLTS Environmentº Btls Host Action Dfsms System Managed Tape MessagesVolume volser. Library error code=error-code CBR3721I Library library-namein manual modeCBR3724I Volume volser does not exist in library CBR3725I Library library-namecommand reject forFrom library library-namefor volume volser Is now available CBR3751E Device device-numberin libraryLibrary-nameis unavailable CBR3752I Device device-numberin library library-namePaused Mode operational stateManual mode CBR3757E Library library-namein paused/manualOperational Library-namein paused mode operational state,Interlock open CBR3760E Library library-namevision system notCBR3770I Volume volser misplaced in library CBR3765E No cleaner volumes available in libraryCBR3766E Dual write disabled in library library-name CBR3769I Misplaced volume volser found in libraryLibrary library-name CBR3774I Unexpected volume volser ejected fromCBR3776I Volume volser inaccessible in library CBR3777I Volume volser now accessible in libraryInformation Provided at the Library Manager Console Table for System Summary Window Problem Determination Using the System Summary WindowField Name Action LAN Attach Ports Convenience I/O ModeInventory Update AccessorUsing the Search Database for Volumes Window Using the Component Availability Status WindowMessage Specic Misplaced Volume Problem Scenario Action Specic Inaccessible VolumeIn-Progress Using the Whole Queue WindowIntervention Required Conditions and Actions Condition Type Table Location Quick Reference Table to Intervention Required ConditionsProbable Cause Table for Intervention Conditions of Library Tape DrivesMessage Gripper conguration has changed. The library Device xxx has failed. a service call is neededCartridge could not be released from gripper Gripper failure on gripperTable for Intervention Conditions of Input/Output Stations Volser xxxxxx cannot be removed from Top two I/O station cells are inaccessible. MoveConvenience I/O station should be empty but is Not, visually check the stationFacility cell yyyy Duplicate volser xxxxxx was ejected toDuplicate volser xxxxxx was left Duplicate volser xxxxxx was left in high-capacityCell yyyy An unreadable volser was left in the convenience I/OStation An unreadable volser was left in high-capacity facilityCartridge or cartridge label located at cell yyyy is An unexpected volser xxxxxx was foundEjected to the convenience I/O station Ejected to high-capacity facility cell yyyyHigh-capacity facility Been ejected to high-capacity facility cell yyyyAn invalid media volser xxxxxx has been ejected to Damaged volser xxxxxx ejected to the convenience Table for Intervention Conditions of Data CartridgesCartridge containing invalid media has been left Device xxx feed slotTable for Intervention Conditions of Cleaner Cartridges Mislabeled cleaner cartridge has been ejected to Library is out of Hpct cleaner cartridgesXxx feed slot. Remove the cartridge Mislabeled cleaner cartridge has been left in deviceTo the convenience I/O station. VTS z Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions MessageDamaged stacked volume xxxxxx has been ejected Virtual Tape Server is out of stacked volumes. VTSEjected to the convenience I/O station. Internal Stacked volume has a label mismatch and has beenOrphaned logical volume xxxxxx found Tape Volume Cache is degraded Error CodeFree storage threshold has been crossed. VTS z During the disaster recovery process, a stackedVolume xxxxxx and has been ejected. VTS z Virtual Tape System z has a CHECK1 xxxx failureDevice xxx made unavailable by a VTS. VTS z Contact your service representativeMessage Contact your service representative Physical volume yyyyyy is inaccessible. rc=rrrr VTS Mount of logical volume xxxxxx failed becausePhysical volume yyyyyy is misplaced. rc=rrrr VTS z Volume yyyyyy failed. rc=rrrr VTS z Mount of logical volume xxxxxx failed becausePhysical volume yyyyyy is not in the library. rc=rrrr Mount of logical volume xxxxxx located on physicalVirtual Tape Server Recovery Actions Problem Determination Procedures Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide Appendix A. Keyboard Template M m o n l y u s e d k e y s Export List Volume Import and Export List Volumes FormatLength Name Description Volume Contents DescriptionBytes Description Use Name Description Bytes Name DescriptionBytes Name Description Export and Import Status File Record Bytes Description Use EOF1 Import List Volume Name Description Characters are requiredStatus Text Operation Status Resolution Actions Status CodeProbable Cause Operation Status Resolution Actions Status CodeStatus Text Locate the Exported Stacked Volume needed Call an IBM Service Representative Determine why the specied volume is a duplicate Suspected media failure, call an IBM Service Detected the internal error Check intervention required messages on the library Nnnnn Exported Stacked Volume processing error Bytes 0±4 Necessary to change the container volume to BlanksImport and Export Messages from Library Message Code Message Text ByteBytes 6±69 ALL Export Processing has Completed Copying Logical Export Volumes from Cache to Stacked Volumes Import Status Messages Message Code Message Text Export/Import List Volumes Failure-Reason TextVolume Volser unable to locate Import List Volume Volser could not be rewoundVolume Volser could not be closed Volume Volser , unable to locate Export ListFile Record, compacted File Record, error converting FieldFile, internal processing error Mmmm File Record, unexpected End of TapeResultant Library Action Category RecoveryError Scenario Recovery Actions Error ScenarioReuse of Exported Stacked Volumes Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide Following terms are trademarks of other companies TrademarksEuropean Union EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive Communications Statements Federal Commission FCC StatementIndustry Canada Compliance Statement Avis de Conformité aux Normes dIndustrie CanadaHinweis Laser Safety and ComplianceSafety Characteristics Operator SafetyBar-code reader. See vision system GlossaryEnhanced Capacity Cartridge System Tape Exported Stacked Volume. a physical volumeGlossary Rack. See wall Transient mount. See mount from input station Volume. See cartridge Virtual telecommunications access method VtamIndex Numerics 159 Relationship between modes and states States Index Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide Please tell us how we can improve this book How satised are you that the information in this book isBusiness Reply Mail Page Ibmr