IBM System Storage TS2900, Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

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Chapter 1. Product Description
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Ensure that the machine covers are always kept closed to minimize any
contamination from airborne particles.
Supported Servers, Operating Systems, and Software
The TS2900 Tape Autoloader is supported by a wide variety of servers (hosts),
operating systems, and adapters. These attachments can change throughout the life
cycle of the product.
To determine the latest supported attachments:
1. Visit the web at
http://www.ibm.com/
.
2. Point cursor at Support & downloads , then Support by product , then point and
click System storage .
3. Select the appropriate Interoperability link.
Supported Device Drivers
IBM maintains the latest levels of device drivers and driver documentation for the
library on the Internet. You can use one of the following procedures to access this
material.
(Note: If you do not have Internet access and you need information about
device drivers, contact your Marketing Representative.)
• Using a browser, type one of the following:
– http://www.ibm.com/storage/lto
– ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/storage/devdrvr
• Using File Transfer Protocol (FTP), enter the following specifications:
– FTP site: ftp.software.ibm.com
– IP Address: 207.25.253.26
– User ID: anonymous
– Password: (use your current e-mail address)
– Directory:
/storage/devdrvr
IBM provides Portable Document Format (.pdf) and Postscript (.ps) versions of its
device driver documentation in the
/storage/devdrvr/Doc directory:
• IBM_Tape_IUG.pdf and IBM_Tape_IUG.ps contain the current version of the IBM
Tape Device Drivers Installation and User’s Guide .
• IBM_Tape_PROGREF.pdf and IBM_Tape_PROGREF.ps contain the current version
of the IBM Tape Device Drivers Programming Reference .
A list of device drivers for each supported server appears at /storage/devdrvr/ .
Note: The device driver for System i™ servers is included in the i5/OS
®
operating
system.