
Service Information Messages (SIMs)
The SIM function is a primary factor in the 3570 maintenance plan for improved product availability.
A SIM alerts the customer when an abnormal operational condition in the 3570 requires service
attention. Information in the SIM identifies the affected drive, the failing component and the severity of
the fault condition, and the expected operational impact of the pending service action. This information
helps the user to initiate and expedite appropriate recovery and service procedures so that normal
operation is restored with maximum efficiency and minimal disruption.
A SIM contains the machine type, machine serial number, and FID that allows the dispatch of the
appropriate service personnel and the replacement parts required to correct the machine fault. This
procedure helps improve service response time and helps reduce the time required for machine repair.
Physical location identifiers in the SIM directs the CE to the failing unit in the customers account. The
SIM FID code specifies the parts to be replaced and directs the CE to appropriate service procedures.
This allows the machine fault to be repaired without first looking in log records and without having to
try to recreate the failure with diagnostic procedures. Both of these advantages further contribute to
reduced outage durations.
The detailed information within SIMs is for use by the dispatcher or the CE in the branch office. This
individual is responsible for decoding the information and scheduling for service based on data content
within the SIM.
The customer can select, depending on their software, the severities that they wish to see. For example,
one customer may only want to see the
Acute SIM and another customer may want to see all the SIMs
that are sent to the host. The 4 severity codes follow:
Severity
0 (FID4) code means that the device needs service.
Severity
1 (FID3) code means that the problem is moderate.
Severity
2 (FID2) code means that the problem is serious.
Severity
3 (FID1) code means that the problem is acute.
A service message within the SIM also informs the customer what the service impact will be; for example,
impact unknown disables access to the drive or requires the interface to be disconnected.
Obtaining 3570 Drive Error Information at the Host
IBM device drivers for the RS/6000 and AS/400 systems log service information messages (SIMs) when
an error occurs on a 3570 drive.
Note: Sun, HP-UX and Windows NT systems do not log SIM data.
The SIM includes the following error information:
1. Which drive the SIM refers to.
2. The FRU identifier (FID) code and FID severity for Drive errors. The FID is used to enter the START
section where it specifies the failing FRU group.
3. The message code presented to the customer. See “Message Codes” on page MSG-9.
4. The first FSC, second FSC or flag bytes, model and microcode link level are not required to enter the
START section. This support data may be requested by your next level of support.
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Summary of Contents for B-Series
Page 1: ...Magstar MP 3570 Tape Subsystem B Series Models IBM Maintenance Information SA37 0406 00...
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Page 3: ...Magstar MP 3570 Tape Subsystem B Series Models IBM Maintenance Information SA37 0406 00...
Page 42: ...START 30 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 44: ...MAPS 2 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 60: ...Notes MAPS 18 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 72: ...MAPS 30 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 79: ...Figure 20 Library Model B11 and B12 INTRO Introduction INTRO 7...
Page 80: ...Figure 21 Library Models B21 and B22 INTRO 8 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 88: ...Figure 27 Model B00 Drive INTRO 16 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 91: ...Figure 29 Base Drive Components All Models INTRO Introduction INTRO 19...
Page 96: ...Figure 31 Model B02 Stand Alone Library Model INTRO 24 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 97: ...A 2 1 M 0 0 3 5 Figure 32 Model B11 Rack Mounted Library Model INTRO Introduction INTRO 25...
Page 98: ...Figure 33 Model B12 Rack Mounted Library Model INTRO 26 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 99: ...Figure 34 Model B21 Rack Mounted Library Model INTRO Introduction INTRO 27...
Page 100: ...Figure 35 Model B22 Rack Mounted Library Model INTRO 28 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 122: ...INTRO 50 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 138: ...Figure 59 Model B02 Stand Alone Library Model LIBRARY 16 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 139: ...A 2 1 M 0 0 3 5 Figure 60 Model B11 Rack Mounted Library Model LIBRARY Library LIBRARY 17...
Page 146: ...LIBRARY 24 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 167: ...Figure 91 AIX SMIT and ERRPT Commands Error Log Example MSG Messages MSG 21...
Page 180: ...MSG 34 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 192: ...Figure 106 Operator Menus PANEL 12 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 199: ...Save Causes the statistics to be saved in nonvolatile storage PANEL Operator Panel PANEL 19...
Page 207: ...Figure 130 Part 1 of 3 CE Panel Menu PANEL Operator Panel PANEL 27...
Page 208: ...Figure 130 Part 2 of 3 CE Panel Menu PANEL 28 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 209: ...Figure 130 Part 3 of 3 CE Panel Menu PANEL Operator Panel PANEL 29...
Page 250: ...PANEL 70 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 257: ...Korean Inspection INSP 7...
Page 258: ...Korean INSP 8 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 264: ...Figure 189 Drive Mounting Brackets Rear INSP 14 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 265: ...Figure 190 Support Slide left side Models B21 and B22 Inspection INSP 15...
Page 278: ...Figure 198 Model B00 Drive Inner Cover Configuration INST 10 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 281: ...Figure 202 Drive Only Model B00 SCSI Connection INST Installation INST 13...
Page 283: ...Figure 204 EIA Unit Holes INST Installation INST 15...
Page 286: ...Figure 207 Attaching Support Bars to Rack INST 18 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 291: ...Figure 212 EIA Rack Template for Models B11 and B12 INST Installation INST 23...
Page 292: ...PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY INST 24 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 301: ...Figure 221 EIA Rack Template for Models B21 and B22 INST Installation INST 33...
Page 302: ...PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY INST 34 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 308: ...Figure 225 Attaching Cable Arm and Strain Relief Bracket INST 40 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 332: ...Figure 248 Cable Routing Model B21 INST 64 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 340: ...INST 72 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 366: ...Figure 262 Removing a Stuck Cartridge From a Drive PROC 26 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 390: ...Figure 271 Blank Error Log Analysis Work Sheet PROC 50 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 392: ...Figure 274 Example Error Log Analysis Work Sheet PROC 52 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 442: ...FID DC AC Power Cord CARR 52 CARR 2 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 450: ...Figure 285 Basic Drive All Models CARR 10 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 464: ...Figure 295 Base Drive Head Actuator Assembly Closeup CARR 24 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 510: ...APPENDA 18 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 514: ...Assembly 1 Rackmount Library Assembly Model B11 PARTS 4 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 516: ...Assembly 2 Desktop Drive Model B00 PARTS 6 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 518: ...Assembly 3 Base Drive All Models PARTS 8 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 520: ...Assembly 4 Desktop Library Assembly Model B01 PARTS 10 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 522: ...Assembly 4 continued 18 34G7557 1 Acoustic Cover Assembly PARTS 12 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 523: ...Parts Catalog Parts Catalog PARTS 13...
Page 524: ...Assembly 5 Rackmount Library Assembly Model B12 PARTS 14 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 526: ...Assembly 6 Desktop Library Assembly Model B02 PARTS 16 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 529: ...Parts Catalog Parts Catalog PARTS 19...
Page 530: ...Assembly 7 Rackmount Library Assembly Model B21 PARTS 20 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 532: ...Assembly 8 Rackmount Library Assembly Model B22 PARTS 22 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 534: ...PARTS 24 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 540: ...PNindex 6 IBM 3570 MI...
Page 555: ...INDEX...