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Preface
IBM 3494 TapeLibrary Introduction and Planning Guide
Organization
Related Information
3490E
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3590
AIX
AS/400
RISC System/6000
MVS
VM
Additional
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Distributed Console Access Facility: V1R3.1 TargetUsers Guide
Distributed Console Access Facility: V1R3.1 Users Guide
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Summary of Changes
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Chapter 1. Introduction
IBM 3494 Tape Libraries
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Functional Components
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Cartridge Input and Output Facilities
High-Capacity Output Facility
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High-Capacity Input/Output Facility
Single-Cell Output Facility
Convenience InputOutput Station Feature
Cartridge Tape
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Tape Cartridge Requirements
Cartridge File Protection
Care and Handling of the IBM Magnetic TapeCartridge
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Cartridge System Tape Labels
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Unlabeled Tape Facility
Cartridge Labeling
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Media-Type Labeling
Cartridge Storage Cells
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Reserved Cartridge Storage Cells
Cartridge Storage Capacity
Table2. Magstar 3494 Cartridge Capacity (continued)
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Library Manager
User Interface
Password-Protection
Database
High Availability (Model HA1)
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Database Information Available to a Host
Operational Modes and States
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Chapter 2. Controls and Indicators
Operator Panel
Power Controls and Status Indicators
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Motion Controls and Status Indicators
Convenience InputOutput Station Status Indicators
Library Manager
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3490 Tape Subsystem Controls for Models C10, C11, C1A, C22, and C2A
IBM 3490 Magnetic TapeSubsystem Enhanced Capability Models C10, C11, C1A, C22, and C2A
Operators Guide
IBM 3490E TapeSubsystem Models F01, F1A, F11, and FC0 Installation, Planning and Operators Guide
3490 Tape Subsystem Controls for Model F1A
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3590 Model B1A Tape Subsystem Controls
IBM 3590 High Performance TapeSubsystem User s Guide
3494 Model B18 Operator Panel
Power Controls
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3494 Model B16 Virtual Tape Server Controls
3494 Model B18 Virtual Tape Server Controls
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Chapter 3. Operational Characteristics
3490E/3590 Tape Subsystem Operation
Virtual Tape Server
Emulation of 3490-Type Tape Drives
Tape Volume Cache
Storage Management of the Tape Volume Cache
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Maintaining Data Fragments from Copied Volumes
Fast Response for Non-specic Mount Requests
Deletion of VTS Logical Volume
Scratch Stacked Volumes
Integration with the 3494 Library
Logical Library Partitioning
SCSI Host Attachment
Guide to Sharing and Partitioning IBM TapeLibrary Dataservers
IBM 3494 TapeLibrary Introduction and Planning Guide
Operator Interface
Logical Volume Inventory
VTS Import/Export Overview
Import/Export Operations
Import
Operator Involvement
System Administrator Involvement
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Error Detection and Reporting
Inventory Update
Volume Categories
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Table3. Volume Categories (continued)
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Table3. Volume Categories (continued)
Physical Volume States
Logical Volume States
Physical Volser Validity Checking
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Logical Volser Validity Checking
Command Priorities in the Queue
Priority Levels
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Operations
Host-Initiated Operations
Mount Operations
Demount Operations
Eject Operations
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Audit Operations
Export Operations
Import Operations
Stand-Alone Operations
Initial Cartridge Installation
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Cartridge Placement
Initial Volume Inventory Upload
Host Operation Control
IBM 3494 Introduction and Planning Guide
Actions to Avoid when Operating a 3494
Things You Should Never Do
Things You Should Try toAvoid Doing
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Chapter 4. Operational Modes and States, and Informational States
Operational Modes
Auto Mode
Pause Mode
Manual Mode
Additional Operational Modes in the HA1 Environment
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Home Cell Mode
Operational States
Library manager initialization
Initialization complete
Online State
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Offline State
Shutdown pending
Dual Active Accessor Status
Informational States
Relationship between Operational Modes and States
state pending
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Offline Pending.
mode
Auto Mode to Pause Mode (No Error)
Pause Mode to Manual Mode
Manual Mode to Pause Mode
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Auto Mode to Manual Mode
Manual Mode to Auto Mode
Initialization State to Auto, Pause, or Manual Mode
Auto Mode to Pause Mode (Forced)
Operational State Transitions
Shutdown Pending State to Shutdown State
Shutdown State to Library Manager Initialization State
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Library Manager Initialization State to Initialization Complete State
Offline State to Online State
Initialization Complete State to Online or Offline State
Offline State to Shutdown Pending State
Informational State Transitions
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Chapter 5. Basic Operating Procedures
Powering On the 3494
Powering Off the 3494
Changing to Pause Mode
Changing to Auto Mode
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Changing from Local to Remote Power
Changing from Remote to Local Power
Inserting Cartridges
Using Empty Cartridge Cells to Insert Cartridges
Using the Convenience InputOutput Station Feature to Insert Cartridges
Convenience I/O Mode
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Using the Convenience InputOutput Station Import Mode
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Using the High-Capacity Input/Output Facility
Removing Ejected Cartridges
Removing an Ejected Cartridge from the Single-Cell Output Facility
Removing Ejected Cartridges from the High-Capacity Output Facility
Removing Ejected Cartridges from the High-Capacity Input/Output Facility
Removing Ejected Cartridges from the Convenience InputOutput Station Feature
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Chapter 6. Advanced Operating Procedures
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Table6. Quick Reference to Advanced Operating Procedures
Table6. Quick Reference to Advanced Operating Procedures (continued)
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Table6. Quick Reference to Advanced Operating Procedures (continued)
Using the Library Manager
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Making Library Manager Selections
Selections with the Keyboard
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Selections with the Pointing Device
Track Pointer Keyboard
Using the Help Pull-Down
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Help Search
Help Action Bar and Function Keys
Key Functions
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Using the Operator Menu
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Using the Mode Pull-Down
Auto
Pause
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Manual
Online
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Offline
Service Menu
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Switch Active Library Manager to Standby
Accessors
Switch Active Accessor to Standby
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Enable Dual Active Accessors
Disable Dual Active Accessors
Lockup Library Manager
Shutdown
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Using the Status Pull-Down
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Operational Status
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Component Availability
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VTS Status
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Performance Statistics
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Accessor Mounts per Hour
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VTS Active Data
Active Data
Maximum Active Data
Free Storage
Free Storage Alarm Level
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VTS Data Flow
VTS Mount Hit Data
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VTS Physical Device Mount History
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VTS Logical Mounts Per Hour
VTS Active Data Distribution
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Using the System Summary
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LAN Status
Dual Accessor Zones
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Using the Queues Pull-Down
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Using the Database Pull-Down
Search Database For Volumes
Search Criteria
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Search Results
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Displaying Search Results
Find Logical Volumes Home
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List Database Volumes
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Yes
No
Ignore
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Stacked Volume Map
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Using the Commands Pull-Down
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Schedule Cleaning
3490E or 3590 Device Cleaning
Cleaner Cartridge Replacement at End-of-Life
Clean Schedule Panel Controls
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Eject a Cleaner Cartridge
Cleaner Cartridge Masks
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Send Message to Host Consoles
Promote a Command in the Queue
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Volser Range for Media Types
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Insert VTS Logical Volumes
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Insert VTS Logical Volumes Status
Eject a VTS Stacked Volume
Set VTS Category Attributes
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Set VTS Management Policies
Free Storage Threshold
Reclaim Threshold Percentage
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Inventory New Storage or Re-inventory Complete System
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Cleaner Volume Masks
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Inventory Status
Re-Inventory with Virtual Tape Servers
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Inventory Update
Disable Inventory Update
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Enable Inventory Update
Perform Inventory Update (Full)
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Perform Inventory Update (Partial)
Stand-Alone Device
Setup Stand-Alone Device
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Reset Stand-Alone Device
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Stand-Alone Device Status
Insert Unlabeled Cartridges
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Add LAN Host
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Delete LAN Host
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Update LAN Host Information
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LM LAN Information
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Operator Intervention
System Administrator Password
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Managing Import/Export Volumes
Manage Unassigned Volumes
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Manage Import Volumes
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Manage Insert Volumes
Manage Export-Hold Volumes
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Cancel Export/Import
Service Access
SNMP Options
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Using the Library Managers SNMP Features
Selecting SNMP Trap Types
Conguring SNMP Trap Destinations
OS/2 Version 2.11:
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Adding a Destination::
Deleting a Destination::
Starting SNMP
Stopping SNMP
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Sending TESTM Messages
Trouble Shooting
Receiving SNMPD Traps on the Monitor Station
Rest of Message
Outline for Receiving Library Manager SNMP Traps
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Programming Tools
OPINT Library Manager SNMP Traps
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UNSOL Library Manager SNMP Traps
Category State Change SNMP Trap
Library Manager Operator Message SNMP Traps
Library I/O Station State Change SNMP Traps
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Operational State Change SNMP Traps
Volume Exception SNMP Traps
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Device Availability Changed SNMP Traps
Device Category Change Notication SNMP Traps
CHCK1 Library Manager SNMP Traps
TESTM Library Manager SNMP Traps
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Using the Options Pull-Down
Using Manual Mode
Starting Manual Mode
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Operating in Manual Mode
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Mounting Cartridges
Using the Drive Message Display
Using the Action List Screen
Demounting Cartridges
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Inserting Cartridges
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Ejecting Cartridges
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Reviewing Unknown Volume Locations
Error Processing
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Locating and Identifying Home Cell Locations
Ending Manual Mode
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Cartridge Removal from the Gripper
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Chapter 7. Remote Library Manager Console Feature
Distributed Console Access Facility: Installation Guide
Distributed Console Access Facility: V1R3.1 TargetUsers Guide
Installing and Conguring
LAN adapter protocol
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communications protocol
Starting DCAF on the Remote Library Manager Console
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lmpsword
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Controlling the Tape Library from the Remote Library Manager Console
Using Keystrokes during a Session from the Remote Library Manager Console
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state active
Keystrokes Remote Mode on the Remote Library Manager Console
Keystrokes Local Mode on the Remote Library Manager Console
Changing Keystrokes Mode
keystrokes local
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Using Hot-Key Combinations
Sending the Alt+Esc Command to the Library Manager
Sending the Alt+Tab Command to the Library Manager
Sending the Ctrl+Esc Command to the Library Manager
Changing the Session State from the Remote Library Manager Console
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Table9. Session States
Using the Pointing Device during a Session
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Moving Among Multiple Sessions
Transferring Files
le name
path
le name
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Changing the Password from the Library Manager
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Remote Library Manager Console Problem Analysis and Operational Tips
Table10. Fault Symptoms
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Chapter 8. Problem Determination Procedures
Quick Reference Table to Problem Determination Procedures
Failure and Exception Condition Reporting
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Library Manager Failure Recovery Procedures
Library Manager Failure in a DFSMS/MVS Environment
Library Manager Screens (DFSMS/MVS Environment)
Single Library Manager Conguration::
Dual Library Manager Conguration::
Host Messages (DFSMS/MVS Environment)
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Start the Library Manager and Host Recovery Procedure (DFSMS/MVS Environment)
Library Manager Action Library Manager Recovery Begins (DFSMS/MVS Environment)
Library Manager Action The Library Manager Recovers (DFSMS/MVS Environment)
DFSMS Host Action
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Library Manager Failure in an MVS/BTLS Environment
Host Messages (MVS/BLTS Environment)
Library Manager Screens (MVS/BLTS Environment)
Start the Library Manager and Host Recovery Procedure (MVS/BLTS Environment)
Library Manager Action Library Manager Recovery Begins (MVS/BLTS Environment)
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Library Manager Action The Library Manager Recovers (MVS/BLTS Environment)
BTLS Host Action
Basic TapeLibrary Support Users Guide and Reference
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MVS/ESA System Messages, Volume 2, GC28-1481
DFSMS System Managed Tape Messages
Table for DFSMS Library Failure Messages or Exception Conditions
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error code
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Information Provided at the Library Manager Console
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Using the System Summary Window
Table for System Summary Window Problem Determination
Table13. Problem Determination with the System Summary Window
Table13. Problem Determination with the System Summary Window (continued)
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Using the Component Availability Status Window
Using the Search Database for Volumes Window
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Table for Problem Determination using the Search Database for Volumes Window
Table14. Problem Determination with the Search Database for Volumes Window
Using the Whole Queue Window
Promote a command in the queue
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Intervention Required Conditions and Actions
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Quick Reference Table to Intervention Required Conditions
Table for Intervention Conditions of Library Tape Drives
Table16. Intervention Required Conditions relating to tape drives in the library
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Table16. Intervention Required Conditions relating to tape drives in the library (continued)
Table for Intervention Conditions of Other Library Components
Table17. Intervention Required Conditions relating to other library components
Table17. Intervention Required Conditions relating to other library components (continued)
Table for Intervention Conditions of Input/Output Stations
Table18. Intervention Required Conditions relating to Input/Output Stations or facilities
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Table for Intervention Conditions of External Cartridge Labels
Table19. Intervention Required Conditions relating to external cartridge labels
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Table for Intervention Conditions of Data Cartridges
Table20. Intervention Required Conditions relating to data cartridges
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Table20. Intervention Required Conditions relating to data cartridges (continued)
Table for Intervention Conditions of Cleaner Cartridges
Table21. Intervention Required Conditions relating to cleaner cartridges
Table21. Intervention Required Conditions relating to cleaner cartridges (continued)
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Table21. Intervention Required Conditions relating to cleaner cartridges (continued)
Table for Intervention Conditions of a Library Virtual TapeServer
Table22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library
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Virtual Tape Server Recovery Actions
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Appendix B. Virtual Tape Server Import/ExportAdvanced Function
Import and Export List Volumes Format
Enhanced IBM Magstar Virtual TapeServer: Implementation Guide
Object Access Method Planning, Installation, and Storage Administration Guide for TapeLibraries
Export List Volume
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Import List Volume
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Status Codes in Status File
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Import and Export Messages from Library
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Export Status Messages
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Import Status Messages
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Export/Import List Volumes Failure-Reason Text
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Category Recovery
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Reuse of Exported Stacked Volumes
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Notices
Trademarks
Communications Statements Federal Commission (FCC) Statement
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
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Avis de Conformit aux Normes dIndustrie Canada
European Union (EU) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
Laser Safety and Compliance
Operator Safety
Safety Characteristics
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Glossary
double-click
storage cell
Danger notice
vision system
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Caution notice
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hard disk
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system menu icon
eject
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wall
home position
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learn
transport
tape unit
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Index Numerics
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