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v 3 Leader block latchv 4 File-protect selector (dependent on supplier)v 5 File-protect selector (dependent on supplier)v 6 Cartridge case (bl

The tape cartridges have blue insert identification notches for HighPerformance Cartridge Tape and green notches for Extended HighPerformance Cartridg

Tape Handling and Storage AdvantagesMagnetic tape storage and handling costs can be decreased when tape datacapacity increases. Table 30 illustrates t

Table 30. Cartridge Capacity (continued)Subsystem and Cartridge SelectionsCapacity of aSingleCartridgeCapacity of 5Cartridges ina LoaderCapacity of 10

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Chapter 8. Cartridge Care and HandlingThis chapter describes the care and handling of the IBM 3590 HighPerformance Cartridge Tape and Extended High Pe

v Do not expose the tape cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight.v Do not expose recorded or blank cartridges to stray magnetic fields greaterthan 10

There are two kinds of cartridge labels: A customer label and either a volumeor a serial number label. Attach the customer label to the top surface of

v Do not load a damaged cartridge into a tape subsystem. During anemergency, if you need to recover data from a damaged cartridge, call yourservice re

v The tape (see item 4) was wound completely out of the cartridge (seeitem 1) onto the machine reel (not shown). It was then reattached to thecart

PrefaceRelated PublicationsThe following publications provide related information about the IBM SCSItape drive, medium changer, and library device dri

Leader Block ReplacementFigure 22 illustrates the replacement procedure.The following lists the components required to replace the leader block:1 Le

1. The replacement leader block must be an exact replacement for either theHigh Performance Cartridge Tape or the Extended High PerformanceCartridge T

Note: Use care to ensure that the tape is centered over the leader block.When the tape is centered over the leader block, there will be a 1.9mm (0.075

Leader Block InspectionSee Figure 23 to inspect the tape in the leader block.The following lists the components required for installation of the leade

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Chapter 9. Environmental and Shipping InformationThis chapter provides environmental, shipping, security, and disposalinformation for the 3590 tape ca

Shipping Tape MediaCartridgeAttention: It is imperative to package cartridges properly for shipment.Cartridges shipped with inadequate packaging could

EnvironmentUnrecorded and packaged IBM cartridges can be exposed, for up to six days,to the following environment during shipment:v -23.3°C to 48.9°C

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Appendix A. Media/Hardware Problem IsolationAn error code (FID FE) will be generated when the drive experiences an errorand cannot determine if the er

RS/6000®PublicationsFor additional information about RS/6000®systems, see:v RS/6000 Getting Started: Using RS/6000, GC23-2521v RS/6000 Getting Started

Note: A repaired cartridge may be used long enough to recover data onthat cartridge. When the data has been recovered, the cartridgeshould then be tak

Appendix B. FID MessagesTable 34 describes FID messages and customer action for the FID. A FID canbe displayed on the drive panel or obtained from hos

Table 34. FID Messages (continued)FID Description Customer Action9FACF or CartridgeProblem1. Ensure you are using correct cartridge, 3590 only.2. This

Table 34. FID Messages (continued)FID Description Customer ActionBD-C0 Drive Problem Call for serviceC1Drive or PowerProblemThis error may be caused b

Table 34. FID Messages (continued)FID Description Customer ActionFFOperatorProcedure or HostProblemFID FF is always presented to the host in SCSI Requ

Appendix C. Problem DeterminationSCSI BusDevices on the SCSI bus must be varied off-line before the problemdetermination procedure can be performed.Du

Inquiry Command1. To check installed tape devices type the command Isdev -Cc tape.2. Type tapeutil.3. At the Enter Selection: prompt, select the Open

13. At the Device closed... Hit any key to continue...: prompt, press enter.14. At the Enter Selection: prompt, type q to stop the tapeutil program.AS

18. At the Enter megabytes to write: prompt, type 10. Data will be read fromthe tape and status will be displayed.19. At the Enter Selection: prompt,

20. At the Enter Selection: prompt, select 2 to close the device. The Deviceclosed response is displayed.21. At the Enter Selection: prompt, select Q

IBM FICON™Publicationsv Planning for: Fiber Optic Links (ESCON, FICON, Coupling Links, and Opensystem Adapters), GA23-0367v Maintenance Information fo

3. Ensure the Operator Fibre Channel address menu is set correctly. Seeoptions 4 and 5 in Table 3 on page 10. Use the Fibre addressinformation to

Appendix D. Host ReportingStatistical Analysis and Reporting SystemThe Statistical Analysis and Reporting System (SARS) assists in determiningwhether

You can select, depending on your software, the severities you wish to see.For example, you may only want to see the acute SIM/MIM, or prefer to seeal

CSM (formally ADSM)ANR8972E, ANR8830E, and ANR8831W messagesAIX Error reports are available, the messages are dependent on theapplicationHP Messages a

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NoticesThis information was developed for products and services offered in theU.S.A.IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in

Any references in this information to non-IBM Web sites are provided forconvenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of thoseWeb

TrademarksThe following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the UnitedStates or other countries or both:AIX AS/400ES/3090 ES/9000ESCON IBMF

IBM Agreement for Licensed Internal CodeYou accept the terms of this Agreement by your initial use of a machine thatcontains IBM Licensed Internal Cod

2. Reverse assemble, reverse compile, or otherwise translate the Code unlessexpressly permitted by applicable law without the possibility ofcontractua

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ComplianceLaser Safety and ComplianceThese products contain components that comply with performance standardsthat are set by the U.S. Food and Drug Ad

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance StatementThis equipment does not exceed Class A limits per radio noise emissions fordigital apparatus

Hinweis:Dieses Genehmigungsverfahren ist von der Deutschen Bundepost noch nichtveroöffentlicht worden.New Zealand Compliance StatementAttention: This

Statement of Limited WarrantyPart 1 – General TermsInternational Business Machines CorporationArmonk, New York, 10504This Statement of Limited Warrant

one that is at least functionally equivalent, you may return it to your place ofpurchase and your money will be refunded. The replacement may not be n

When warranty service involves the exchange of a Machine or part, the itemIBM or your reseller replaces becomes its property and the replacementbecome

Production StatusEach IBM Machine is manufactured from new parts, or new and used parts.In some cases, the Machine may not be new and may have been pr

Extent of Warranty: The following replaces the first and second sentences ofthis Section: The warranty does not cover the repair or exchange of a Mach

The terms of this Statement of Limited Warranty apply to Machines purchasedfrom an IBM reseller. If you purchased this Machine from IBM, the terms and

GERMANY: The IBM Warranty for Machines: The following replaces thefirst sentence of the first paragraph of this Section:The warranty for an IBM Machin

McDATA SwitchLists the IBM McDATA Enterprise Fibre Channel Director.v http://www.storage.ibm.com/ibmsan/director1.htmFICONLists updated information FI

Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items one and two of the firstparagraph of this Section:1. death or personal injury or physical damage

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GlossaryThis glossary defines the special terms,abbreviations, and acronyms that are usedin this publication. If you do not find theterm you are looki

premounted tape cartridges or the manualloading of single tape cartridges.CCR. Channel command retry.channel. A device that connects the processinguni

error-recovery procedures (ERP). (1) Proceduresdesigned to help isolate and, where possible, torecover from errors in equipment. Theprocedures are oft

status at initial status time if the command isaccepted and channel command retry is notrequested.immediate mode. In tape-write-immediatemode, channel

microcode. A code, representing the instructionsof an instruction set, that is implemented in apart of storage that is not program-addressable.micropr

Ttape cartridge. A container holding magnetictape that can be processed without separating itfrom the container.tape drive. A device that is used for

IndexNumerics3494 library, cleaning drives in 683495 library, cleaning drives in 68Aaccumulate mode, ACF 58addressdevice 5set 33address, deviceset add

When you send information to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right touse or distribute the information in any way it believes appropriate withoutinc

Eenvironmentconsiderations 85disposing of cartridges 97information 95operating 85, 95shipping 95, 96storage 85, 95environment, tape cartridge 95Enviro

messageaction terms defined 19Dvolser 16FID1 17FID2 18FID3 18FID4 19intervention required 16priorities 19MIMdefinition 111modeACF, operation 55modes o

Ttapecartridge tape 79data capacity 79file protect 80position, indicator 14recording format 79restrictions 81tape care 79, 85tape cartridgebroken case

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Summary of ChangesThis release includes information on the following product enhancements.Fourteenth EditionThis edition introduces capacity and perfo

Tenth EditionThis release includes information on Fibre Channel Attachment features. WithFibre Channel Attachment, 3590 Model E is now capable of deli

The 256-track serpentine format results in a tape capacity of 20GB ofuncompressed data on the IBM®3590 High Performance Cartridge Tape. Priormodel inv

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Chapter 1. IntroductionThe IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590 provides high capacity,performance, reliability, and a wide range of host conn

SCSI Ultra/wide data rate and the ESCON or FICON data rate. The FibreChannel Attachment data rate is an instantaneous 100MB per second. Also,the SCSI

Chapter 2. A14, C10, and C14 Control Unit Operator PanelThe operator panel, shown in Figure 1, provides a means for the customer toeither power on or

The following lists the components of the operator panel:1. 1 Unit Emergency Switchv With the unit emergency power off (EPO) switch in the up positi

Chapter 3. Drive Operator Panel and ControlsOperator Panel DisplayThe operator panel provides a menu-driven operator and service interfacethrough a li

specifies the SCSI ID for that interface. (0 through 9 and A through Fcorrespond with bits 0 through 15 on the SCSI 2-byte wide interface.) EachFibre

From left to right in Figure 2, the push buttons and the indicator are asfollows:Reset 1A push button that allows the service representative to perf

Enter 5A push button that allows the operator or the service representative toselect the menu option at the location of the cursor arrow.Processor C

Table 2 identifies the various drive type indicators 2 of Figure 3 and Table 3describes the panel areas it illustrates.Table 2. Drive Type Indicator

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Table 3. Options and StatusArea DescriptionACF Mode 1Displays as manual, automatic, system, accumulate, or random when theACF is installed.When the

Table 3. Options and Status (continued)Area DescriptionMessages 4 andSupplementalMessages5Messages:v Area 4 and 5 is a dual-use area that can

Note: The 3590 tape drives that are capable to receive the Extended HighPerformance Cartridge Tape are labeled 2x on the back of drive chassis.For B M

FiducialsFigure 5 shows a B1A or E1A with a single fiducial 1. The fiducial is usedby cartridge-handling devices to locate and remember where the ta

Processor Check IndicatorThe processor check indicator indicates that the model-uniqueLicensed Internal Code is not following its normal sequence.A sy

relative to the beginning and end-of-volume. If the device is rewinding, thetape-position indicator illustrates the beginning and end-of-tape. Logical

Intervention MessagesThe intervention screen displays intervention messages on the operator panel.The intervention screen consists of an 8-character i

Table 4. Intervention and Device Activity Messages (continued)Message Message MeaningAttentionThese messages indicate error conditions that operators

The service representative makes note of the part identifier (FID) 1 andthe severity code 2. The service representative then uses the FID number3

v FID4 MessagesA FID4 message indicates that some service circuitry failed. For example,FID4 E4 could indicate that a parity-check circuit failed.Mess

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4. FID 25. FID 36. FID 4Note: “Message Life Cycle Rules” describes the priority relationships betweenindividual Routine Messages.Message Life Cycle Ru

v Stored: A Mount message is stored when a cartridge is unloading and aDemount message is displayed.v Displayed: A stored Mount message is displayed w

mount portion of the demount/mount message is displayed. For a loadedcartridge, the demount portion of the message is deleted when the accessorremoves

FID 2:v Creation: A FID 2 message is created when the device microcode detects apermanent failure of a serious nature that puts the device in a degrad

Table 5. Operator MessagesMessage Operator ResponseACF IRQ FAULT Service representative intervention required.ACF MESSAGEMISSINGService representative

Table 5. Operator Messages (continued)Message Operator ResponseFEED OVERCURRENTService representative intervention required.Report any FID codes to yo

Table 5. Operator Messages (continued)Message Operator ResponseMAGAZINE EXPORTEROperator action required:When the tape subsystem placed a cartridge in

Table 5. Operator Messages (continued)Message Operator ResponseNO MAGAZINEOperator action required:The tape subsystem does not detect a magazine in th

Table 5. Operator Messages (continued)Message Operator ResponseTENSION DROPPEDOperator intervention or possible service representative correctiveactio

option 1 when there is no cartridge in the device. The Unload Drive option2 shows the darker font, which indicates that it can be selected.If you

ContentsFigures...vSafety ...viiMaterial Handling Safety ...viiLaser Safety and Compliance ...viiPreface ...ixR

Operator Flow ChartFigure 9 shows the operator menus with panel functions.Figure 9. Operator Menus30 3590 Operator Guide

Operator MenusOperator menus are available at the successful completion of the power-onself-test (POST).Options MenuTable 6 shows the Options menu.Tab

Set ACF Mode MenuTable 7 shows the Set ACF Mode menu.Table 7. Set ACF ModeFunction Next MenuCancel “Options Menu” on page 31System “Options Menu” on p

Services MenuTable 8 shows the Services menu.Table 8. ServicesFunction Next MenuCancel “Options Menu” on page 31Set Online. “Set Online Menu” on page

Each AL_PA. consists of two hexadecimal numbers. After each adressis set, the device will automatically run Loop Initialization (LIP).Change LanguageA

CancelCauses the model-unique Licensed Internal Code to ignore theselection and causes the Services menu to appear.ProceedCauses the model-unique Lice

Set Offline MenuTable 10 shows the Set Offline menu.Table 10. Set OfflineFunction Next MenuCancel “Services Menu” on page 33Port 0“Confirm Offline Men

Confirm Offline MenuTable 11 shows the Confirm Offline menu.Table 11. Confirm OfflineFunction Next MenuCancel “Set Offline Menu” on page 36Proceed “Op

Set Port 0 Address MenuTable 13 shows the Set Port 0 Address menu.Table 13. Set Port 0 AddressFunction Next MenuCancel “Set Address Menu” on page 370

Set Port 1 Address MenuTable 14 shows the Set Port 1 Address menu.Table 14. Set Port 1 AddressFunction Next MenuCancel “Set Address Menu” on page 370

Cleaning the Tape Path ...68Model B11/E11 ...68Model B1A/E1A ...68Cleaning Notification ...69Cleaning the Tape Cartridge ...

Fibre Address MenuTable 15 shows the Fibre Address menu.Table 15. Set AddressFunction Next MenuCancel “Services Menu” on page 33Show Node Names “Show

Show Port Names MenuTable 17 shows the Show Port Names menu.Table 17. Show Port NamesFunction Next MenuCancel “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40Port 0 Na

Set Port 0 Fibre Address MenuTable 18 shows the Set Port 0 Fibre Address menu.Table 18. Set Port 0 Fibre AddressFunction Next MenuCancel “Fibre Addres

Set Port 1 Fibre Address MenuTable 19 shows the Set Port 1 Fibre Address menu.Table 19. Set Port 0 Fibre AddressFunction Next MenuCancel “Fibre Addres

Set Hard Address MenuNot all values in the range from 00 to FF are valid for an AL_PA. This menuwill prompt you with the previous and next valid AL_PA

Use Soft Address MenuTable 21 shows the Use Soft Address menu.Table 21. Use Soft AddressFunction Next MenuContinue “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40Cont

Statistics MenuTable 23 shows the Statistics menu.Table 23. StatisticsFunction Next MenuCancel “Services Menu” on page 33Show Statistics... “Show Stat

Show Statistics MenuTable 24 is an example of the Show Statistics menu.Table 24. Show StatisticsFunction Next MenuCancel “Statistics Menu” on page 46M

Confirm Mode Change MenuTable 25 shows the Confirm Mode Change menu.Table 25. Confirm Mode ChangeFunction Next MenuCancel Previous menuProceed“Options

Chapter 4. Automatic Cartridge Facility (ACF) andMagazineThis chapter describes the Automatic Cartridge Facility (ACF) and themagazine.ACF Description

Figures1. A14, C10, and C14 Operator Panel . . . 32. Operator Panel ...73. Options and Status Screen ...94. 2x Label Icon ...125. Libr

8 Magazine LEDs9 Handle10 Operator Side of MagazineNote: The operator panel (see item 1) is located on top of the front bezelabove the ACF. It

Notes:1. A sensing device detects any cartridges positioned beyond the importposition and prevents operation of the cartridge transport.2. Cartridges

ACF MagazineCartridge Magazine PositionsFigure 14 shows a partially loaded magazine. The magazine (see item 1)includes two cartridge positions.The f

Import PositionThe cartridge is inserted into the magazine (see item 5) until itcomes to the second detent position towards the ACF.Export PositionT

ACF Door and Lock FunctionThe magazine has a door (3 in Figure 14 on page 52) that extends along theentire length of the magazine. The door is locat

Inserting the Magazine in the 35901. One hand holds the handle. The other hand holds the body of themagazine at a 45° angle.2. Insert the lower front

AutomaticCartridges that are put into the magazine are automatically fed intothe drive loader one after another until the entire magazine isprocessed.

8. If the ACF is instructed to unload a cartridge to an uninstalled magazine,the ACF tries to unload the cartridge to the priority cell. (See Note 9.)

– An attention condition is detected in the ACF; for example, an extracartridge condition.– The magazine is not installed; choosing Start causes the A

magazine cell. This allows the operator to insert specific cartridges into thepriority cell. The magazine accumulates processed cartridges for pickup

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into the priority cell again, if possible. The priority cell cell-statusindicator LED is then set to alert (steady yellow). See step 9 on page 57if th

so, the ACF indexes down the magazine until it finds the first cell witha cartridge in the import position. The ACF sets the cell-status indicatorLED

– The ACF is initialized so the top cell of the magazine is considered thecurrent cell location.v Enabling conditions: Two ways to enable System mode

Random and Random 2-LUN ModesRandom mode is designed to act as a small, self-contained library of up to 10cartridges, controlled by the attaching host

– Random mode must be selected from the SET ACF MODE menu.v Enabling conditions: Random mode is enabled if all the followingconditions are met:– The m

v “Cell Status: Steady Green–In-Use Indicator LED” on page 66.Cell Status: Flashing Yellow–Attention indicator LEDThe device requires operator assista

Cell Status: Steady Yellow–Alert ConditionsThis condition does not immediately preclude machine operation, but may,unless the condition is cleared soo

Chapter 5. Cleaning ProceduresClean the tape path and the cartridges. This prevents errors that are caused bydirt. A cleaning cartridge is shipped wit

Attention: Do not use a china-marking (grease) pencil on the label.Insert only clean and undamaged cleaning cartridges into a tape subsystem.Cleaning

automatically cleans, when a *CLEAN message is displayed, load a cleaningcartridge in the drive. The cleaning cartridge will complete its cycle and th

SafetyMaterial Handling Safety>28kg(61 lb)CAUTION:v Products weighing between 18 kg (39.7 lb) and 32 kg (70.5 lb)require 2 or more persons for safe

Cleaning the Tape CartridgeBefore you insert a cartridge into a drive or a magazine, inspect the cartridgefor damage or dirt. Damaged or dirty cartrid

Cleaning the MagazineThe High Performance Cartridge Tape and Extended High PerformanceCartridge Tape subsystems are highly refined mechanical devices.

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Chapter 6. Identifying Subsystem ProblemsThis chapter identifies some of the problems that can occur with theSubsystem.Unable to Insert a Tape Cartrid

3. If the drive does not become ready, and no messages are displayed, callyour service representative. If a FID or ATTN message appears on themessage

Replacement of the leader block is a temporary repair. It allows the operatorto insert the cartridge, with the file-protect selector (see item3) set

Message Display is BlankIf the message display is blank, perform the following steps:1. If power is not supplied to the rack or device, correct the pr

ACF Recovery ProcedureACFs with flashing attention indicator LEDs, or ACFs with continuousattention indicator LEDs that are not flashing, use the reco

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Chapter 7. 3590 High Performance Cartridge Tape andExtended High Performance Cartridge TapeThe 3590 tape drive has a bidirectional read/write head wit