IBM TotalStorage Ultrium 3580 H23, Setup And Operator Manual

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Preface
This guide describes how to install and use the IBM 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive
Models L23 and H23.
This guide contains the following chapters:
Chapter 1, “Introduction”, on page 1 describes the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive,
discusses supported servers, operating systems, and device drivers, and lists
hardware specifications.
Chapter 2, “Installing the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive”, on page 5 tells how to
unpack and set up the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive.
Chapter 3, “Operating the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive”, on page 17 describes the
power switch, unload button, and status light on the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. It
explains the function of the message display and the single-character display. It
tells how to insert and remove a tape cartridge, describes methods of updating
drive firmware, and explains how to clean the tape drive. It also lists the
diagnostic and maintenance functions that the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive can
perform.
Chapter 4, “Using Ultrium Media”, on page 25 describes the types of tape
cartridges to use in the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive and defines the conditions for
storing and shipping them. It also tells how to handle the cartridges, how to set a
cartridge’s write-protect switch, and how to order additional cartridges.
Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting”, on page 47 gives tips for solving problems with the
3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive and includes a flowchart that analyzes when the tape
drive requires maintenance.
Appendix A, “Codes on the Single-Character Display”, on page 55 describes the
error and informational codes that appear on the single-character display of the
3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive.
Appendix B, “Performing Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions”, on page 59
describes the procedures that you can use to identify and correct problems with
the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive.
Appendix C, “Manually Removing a Tape Cartridge”, on page 83 gives the
procedure for removing a stuck tape cartridge from the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive.
Appendix D, “Installing a Tape Drive into a Rack”, on page 97 describes how to
install the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive into a rack.
Appendix E, “TapeAlert Flags”, on page 103 lists TapeAlert messages that are
supported by the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive and that may aid during problem
determination.
Appendix F, “Power Cords”, on page 105 provides information about the power
cords that are used in different countries or regions.
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