IBM TS4300 3555 User Manual

Appendix A. Library Conguration Forms........................................................... 151
Library information.................................................................................................................................. 151
Module and drive information................................................................................................................. 153
Logical Library information......................................................................................................................154
Users account information...................................................................................................................... 155
Appendix B. LTO media......................................................................................156
Data cartridges........................................................................................................................................ 156
Cartridge Read/Write compatibility...................................................................................................157
LTO Type M Cartridge (M8)................................................................................................................ 157
Capacity scaling................................................................................................................................. 158
WORM (Write Once, Read Many) cartridges........................................................................................... 158
WORM media......................................................................................................................................159
Data security on WORM media.......................................................................................................... 159
WORM media errors...........................................................................................................................159
WORM requirements..........................................................................................................................159
Cleaning cartridge....................................................................................................................................159
Cartridge memory chip (LTO-CM)........................................................................................................... 160
Labeling tape cartridges..........................................................................................................................160
Guidelines for bar code labels........................................................................................................... 162
Write-Protect switch................................................................................................................................162
Handling the cartridges........................................................................................................................... 163
Providing training............................................................................................................................... 163
Ensuring proper packaging................................................................................................................ 163
Proper acclimation and environmental conditions........................................................................... 164
Completing a thorough inspection.................................................................................................... 165
Handling the cartridge carefully........................................................................................................ 166
Examples of cartridge problems........................................................................................................166
Repositioning or reattaching a leader pin...............................................................................................166
Repositioning a leader pin................................................................................................................. 166
Reattaching a leader pin.................................................................................................................... 168
Environmental and shipping specications for tape cartridges.............................................................171
Disposing of tape cartridges....................................................................................................................172
Ordering media supplies......................................................................................................................... 172
Ordering bar code labels....................................................................................................................174
Appendix C. Replacement parts......................................................................... 176
Appendix D. Manual cartridge removal procedure...............................................178
Recommended tools............................................................................................................................... 178
Before you begin......................................................................................................................................178
Beginning procedure............................................................................................................................... 179
Removing the drive brick from the sled.............................................................................................179
Removing the drive cover.................................................................................................................. 180
Full height drive: Tape spooled off supply reel.......................................................................................181
Half height drive: Tape spooled off supply reel................................................................................ 182
Full height drive: Tape pulled from or broken near leader pin...............................................................184
Half height drive: Tape pulled from or broken near leader pin.........................................................185
Full height drive: Tape broken in mid-tape.............................................................................................186
Half height drive: Tape broken in mid-tape.......................................................................................187
Full height drive: Tape tangled along tape path..................................................................................... 188
Half height drive: Tape tangled along tape path............................................................................... 191
Full height drive: No apparent failure or damage to tape.......................................................................192
Half height drive: No apparent failure or damage to tape................................................................ 195
Ending procedure.................................................................................................................................... 197
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IBM TS4300 3555 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	TS4300 3555
Category	Storage
Language	English