Access to read and write data to and from tape cartridges is only available on the host
interface (Fibre Channel or SCSI). The host interface is provided by the drives. The library
communicates with the drives though the Library/Drive Interface. The Ethernet port,
modem port, and CETool port do not have any direct access to the Library/Drive Interface.
All communication between the various interfaces is through the library control system.
All library communication requires explicit support by the library firmware running in the
library control system. The library firmware does not provide capability for any of the
following functions:
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Answering an incoming call to the modem.
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Communications between the Ethernet port and the modem port.
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Communications between the Ethernet port and the CETool port.
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Communications between the CETool port and the modem port.
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Accessing data from tape cartridges through the Library/Drive Interface.
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Sending or receiving data from tape cartridges through any port.
For more information about installing and using the CETool, see the
IBM System Storage
TS3500 Tape Library 3584 Maintenance Information
manual.
Parent topic:
Security considerations when using the TS3500 Tape Library
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