Document Outline

• Contents
• Safety and Environmental Notices
  • Danger Notice
  • Caution Notice
  • Attention Notice
  • Laser Safety and Compliance
• Preface
  • Intended Audience
  • Related Publications
    • IBM Ultrium Publications
    • IBM Fibre Channel Publications
    • Other Publications
• Chapter 1. Introduction
  • Cartridge Compatibility
  • Speed Matching and Channel Calibration
  • Sleep Mode
  • Supported Servers and Operating Systems
  • SCSI Attachment
    • Physical Characteristics of the SCSI Interface
    • Speed
    • Address Assignments
    • Installing, Removing, or Resetting a Drive on an Active SCSI Bus
  • Fibre Channel Attachment
    • Supported Topologies
    • Speed
    • Address Assignments
    • World Wide Names
    • Physical Characteristics of the Fibre Channel Interface
    • Installing, Removing, or Resetting a Drive on an Active Fibre Channel
  • Supported Device Drivers
• Chapter 2. Specifications
• Chapter 3. Installing the Tape Drive
  • Rear View of the SCSI Drive
  • Rear View of the Fibre Channel Drive
  • Step 1. Unpack the Drive
  • Step 2. Remove Power from the Enclosure
  • Step 3. Set the SCSI ID or Arbitrated Loop Physical Address
    • Setting the SCSI ID (SCSI Drive Only)
      • Setting the SCSI ID with Jumpers
      • Setting the SCSI ID with a SCSI ID Switch
      • Setting the SCSI ID Through the LDI Interface
      • Supplying TERMPOWER (SCSI Drive Only)
    • Setting the Arbitrated Loop Physical Address (Fibre Channel Drive Only)
      • Setting the Loop ID to Provide Status About the Loop
      • Setting the Loop ID to Provide Additional Loop IDs
  • Step 4. Change the Link Services of the Drive (optional)
  • Step 5. Mount the Tape Drive into the Enclosure
  • Step 6. Connect and Test Power to the Tape Drive
  • Step 7. Connect the Internal SCSI or Fibre Channel Cable
  • Step 8. Connect the Internal LDI Cable (optional)
  • Step 9. Run Drive Diagnostics
  • Step 10. Install the Device Drivers
  • Step 11. Connect the External SCSI or Fibre Channel Interface to the Server
    • Connect the External SCSI Interface to the Server
    • Connect the External Fibre Channel Interface to the Server
  • Step 12. Connect the External LDI Interface to the Server (optional)
  • Step 13. Configure the Tape Drive to the Server, Switch, or Hub
• Chapter 4. Operating the Tape Drive
  • Status Light
  • Unload Button
  • Single-Character Display
    • Single Red Dot
  • Inserting a Tape Cartridge
  • Removing a Tape Cartridge
  • Cleaning the Drive Head
  • Selecting a Diagnostic or Maintenance Function
  • Exiting Maintenance Mode
  • Updating the Firmware
    • Updating Firmware through the SCSI or Fibre Channel Interface
    • Updating Firmware through the Library/Drive Interface
    • Updating the Firmware with an FMR Tape Cartridge
• Chapter 5. Using the Media
  • Data Cartridge
  • Cleaning Cartridges
  • Setting the Write-Protect Switch
  • Handling the Cartridges
    • Provide Training
    • Ensure Proper Packaging
    • Provide Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions
    • Perform a Thorough Inspection
    • Handle the Cartridge Carefully
    • Examples of Cartridge Problems
  • Repositioning or Reattaching a Leader Pin
    • Repositioning a Leader Pin
    • Reattaching a Leader Pin
  • Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges
  • Disposing of Tape Cartridges
  • Ordering Media Supplies
    • Ordering Custom Bar Code Labels
• Chapter 6. Resolving Problems
  • Methods of Receiving Errors and Messages
    • Descriptions and Corrective Actions for Errors and Messages
    • Using Sense Data
      • Obtaining Error Information from the AS/400 or iSeries with RISC Processor
      • Obtaining Error Information from the RS/6000 or pSeries
    • Obtaining a Drive Dump
      • Using the Drive to Obtain a Dump
      • Using a Device Driver Utility to Obtain a Dump
    • Viewing the Drive Error Log
  • Resolving Problems Reported by the Server
    • Fixing SCSI Bus Errors
      • Fixing a Consistent Error with a Single Drive on a SCSI Bus
      • Fixing a Consistent Error with Multiple Drives on a SCSI Bus
      • Fixing an Intermittent Error with a Single Drive on a SCSI Bus
      • Fixing an Intermittent Error with Multiples Drives on a SCSI Bus
    • Fixing Fibre Channel Errors
      • Starting Problem Determination
      • Fixing a Consistent Error with a Single Drive on a Fibre Channel Loop
      • Fixing a Consistent Error with Multiple Drives on a Fibre Channel Loop
      • Fixing a Consistent Error in a Point-to-Point Topology
      • Fixing Intermittent Fibre Channel Errors
  • Resolving Media-Related Problems
• Chapter 7. Servicing the Tape Drive
  • Removing a SCSI Tape Drive from an Enclosure
  • Removing a Fibre Channel Tape Drive from an Enclosure
  • Manually Removing a Tape Cartridge
    • Removing the Cartridge
    • Fixing an Internal Jam
• Appendix A. Tools and Supplies
• Appendix B. TapeAlert Flags
  • TapeAlert Flags Supported by the Drive
• Notices
  • Trademarks
  • Electronic Emission Notices
    • Special Considerations for Electromagnetic Compatibility
    • IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Models T400 and T400F
      • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class B Statement
      • Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement
      • Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada
      • European Union (EU) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
      • Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
      • Japan VCCI Class B ITE Electronic Emission Statement
  • Getting Help
  • Warranty
• Glossary
• Index