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Operator Guide

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Fourteenth Edition (October 2001)

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Enterprise Tape System 3590 Operator Guide , GA32-0330-13, obsoletes and replaces

Figures..............v

Safety..............vii

Material Handling Safety .......vii

Laser Safety and Compliance ......vii

Preface .............ix

Related Publications .........ix

IBM 3590 Publications ........ix

IBM 3490 Publications ........ix

IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Automated

Tape Library (3494) Publications ....ix

RS/6000 AS/400 S/390 IBM Fibre Channel Fabric Publications . . x IBM ESCON IBM FICON

Publications ........x

Publications.........x

Publications ......x

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Publications ......xi

Related Software Publications .....xi

HP Publications..........xii

SUN Publications .........xii

Other Publication .........xii

Online Access ...........xii

IBM Storage Media support......xii

IBM 3590 Tape Subsystem Support . . . xii

Non-IBM Support .........xiii

Do You Have Comments or Suggestions? . . xiii

Summary of Changes ........xv

Fourteenth Edition ..........xv

Thirteenth Edition ..........xv

Twelfth Edition ...........xv

Eleventh Edition ..........xv

Tenth Edition ...........xvi

Ninth Edition ...........xvi

Eighth Edition ...........xvi

Seventh Edition ..........xvi

Sixth Edition ...........xvi

Fifth Edition ...........xvii

Chapter 1. Introduction ........1

Chapter 2. A14, C10, and C14 Control Unit

Operator Panel ...........3

Chapter 3. Drive Operator Panel and

Controls .............5

Operator Panel Display ........5

Fiducials .............13

Drive Power ............13

Indicators and Icons .........13

Processor Check Indicator ......14

File Protected Icons ........14

Tape Position Indicator .......14

Dump Icon ...........15

Clean Icon ...........15

Intervention Messages ........16

Message Priority and Display Rules . . . 19 FID and ATTN Supplemental Messages . . 23

Operator Panel Menus ........28

Operator Flow Chart ........30

Operator Menus .........31

Chapter 4. Automatic Cartridge Facility

(ACF) and Magazine .........49

ACF Description ..........49

ACF Functions ..........50

ACF Magazine ...........52

Cartridge Magazine Positions .....52

Magazine Weight .........53

Inserting and Removing Cartridges from

the Magazine ..........53

Inserting and Removing the Magazine in

the 3590 ............54

Modes of Operation .........55

ACF Notes ...........56

Manual Mode ...........57

Accumulate Mode ..........58

Automatic Mode ..........60

System Mode ...........61

Random and Random 2-LUN Modes....63

Cell Status Indicator LEDs .......64

Cell Status: Flashing Yellow–Attention

indicator LED ..........65

Cell Status: Steady Yellow–Alert

Conditions ...........66

Cell Status: Steady Green–In-Use Indicator

LED..............66

Chapter 5. Cleaning Procedures ....67

Cleaning the Tape Path ........68

Model B11/E11 ..........68

Model B1A/E1A .........68

Cleaning Notification ........69

Cleaning the Tape Cartridge ......70

Cleaning the Magazine ........71

Chapter 6. Identifying Subsystem

Problems ............73

Unable to Insert a Tape Cartridge .....73

FID or ATTN on the Message Display . . . 73

Tape Drive is Not Ready ........73

Leader Block Detaches from the Tape . . . 74

SCSI Bus Problems ..........75

Fibre Channel Problems ........75

Unloading a Tape Cartridge after a Power

Failure ..............75

Tape Winds Completely Out of the Cartridge 75

Tape Does Not Unload ........75

Message Display is Blank .......76

Tape/Drive Read or Write Problems ....76

ACF Recovery Procedure........77

Attention Indicator LED Flashes ....77

Attention Indicator LEDs On Continuously

(Not Flashing) ..........77

Chapter 7. 3590 High Performance Cartridge Tape and Extended High

Performance Cartridge Tape ......79

Tape Handling and Storage Advantages. . . 82

Storage Environment ........95

Shipping Tape Media .........96

Cartridge ............96

Environment ...........97

Cartridge Data Security and Cartridge

Disposal .............97

Data Security ..........97

Cartridge Disposal .........97

Appendix A. Media/Hardware Problem

Isolation .............99

Appendix B. FID Messages ......101

Appendix C. Problem Determination. . . 105

SCSIBus.............105

AIX Environment Attachment Check . . 105

AS/400 Environment Attachment Check 107

HP-UX Environment Attachment Check 107

Sun Environment Attachment Check . . 108

Windows NT and Windows 2000

Environment Attachment Check ....109

Fibre Channel ...........109

Fibre Channel Problem Determination 109

Appendix D. Host Reporting .....111

Statistical Analysis and Reporting System 111 Service and Media Information Messages

(SIMs and MIMs) ..........111

SIM/MIM Presentation ........112

Chapter 8. Cartridge Care and Handling . . 85

Unpacking the Cartridges .......85

Handling the Cartridges ........85

Stacking Cartridges .........86

Cartridge Labels ..........86

Damaged Cartridges .........87

Cartridge Quality and Library Maintenance 89

Tape Supplies ..........89

Leader Block Replacement .......90

Leader Block Inspection ........93

Using Non-IBM Cartridges .......93

Chapter 9. Environmental and Shipping

Information ............95

Operating and Storage Environment ....95

Operating Environment .......95

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Notices .............115

Trademarks ............117

IBM Agreement for Licensed Internal Code 118

Actions You May Not Take......118

AIX License Information Additional Terms

and Conditions ..........119

Compliance ............120

Laser Safety and Compliance .....120

Communication Statements .....120

Statement of Limited Warranty .....123

Part 1 – General Terms .......123

Part 2 – Country/region-unique Terms 126

Glossary ............133

Index .............139

Figures

1. A14, C10, and C14 Operator Panel . . . 3

2. Operator Panel .........7

3. Options and Status Screen ......9

4. 2x Label Icon ..........12

5. Library Locating Fiducials .....13

6. Intervention and Device Activity

Messages ...........16

7. Error Message Example ......18

8. Example of Selectable Options ....29

9. Operator Menus .........30

10. Microcode Level Menu ......34

11. Confirmation Menu .......35

12. Confirm Mode Change-Proceed Menu 48

13. 3590 ACF and Magazine ......49

14. Left View of the 3590 Magazine

Cartridge Positions ........52

15. Inserting and Removing the magazine

fromtheACF..........54

16. Bottom View of a Cleaning Cartridge 67

17. Cleaning the Tape Cartridge.....70

18. Tape cartridge with a Detached Leader

Block ............74

19. IBM 3590 High Performance Cartridge

Tape.............79

20. Cartridge Label Locations .....86

21. Cartridge Parts .........88

22. Leader Block Replacement Procedure 90

23. Leader Block Installment Procedure 93

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Safety

Material Handling Safety

>28kg

(61 lb)

Laser Safety and Compliance

These products contain components that comply with performance standards that are set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This means that these products belong to a class of laser products that do not emit hazardous laser radiation. This classification was accomplished by providing the necessary protective housings and scanning safeguards to ensure that laser radiation is inaccessible during operation or is within Class 1 limits. External safety agencies have reviewed these products and have obtained approvals to the latest standards as they apply to this product type.

CAUTION: v Products weighing between 18 kg (39.7 lb) and 32 kg (70.5 lb)

require 2 or more persons for safe handling.

v Products weighing between 32 kg (70.5 lb) and 55 kg (121.2 lb)

require 3 or more persons for safe handling.

v Products weighing above 55 kg (121.2 lb) are non-portable

equipment.

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Preface

Related Publications

The following publications provide related information about the IBM SCSI tape drive, medium changer, and library device drivers:

IBM 3590 Publications

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# * #

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v IBM TotalStorage Silo Compatible Tape Frame 3590 Introduction, Planning, and

v IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590 Operator Guide, GA32-0330 v IBM Magstar v IBM TotalStorage Silo Compatible Tape Drive Frame Maintenance Information,

v IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590: Multiplatform Implementation

v IBM 3591 Model A01 Tape Control Unit Introduction, Planning, and User’s

v IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Drive 3590 Models B11, B1A, E11, and E1A

v IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Controller 3590 Model A60 Maintenance

v IBM General Information Installation Manual—Physical Planning, GC22-7072 v IBM Magstar Silo Implementation Guide, SG24-2239

User’s Guide, GA32-0366

3590 Tape Subsystem Hardware Reference, GA32-0331

Model C12/C14, SA37-0405

SG24-2594

Guide, GA32-0358

Maintenance Information, SA37-0301

Information, SA37-0421

IBM 3490 Publications

v IBM 3490 Magnetic Tape Subsystem Enhanced Capability Models C10, C11, C1A,

C22, and C2A Hardware Reference, GA32-0219

v IBM 3490 Magnetic Tape Subsystem Enhanced Capability Models C10, C11, C1A,

C22, and C2A Maintenance Information, SA37-0299

v IBM 3490 Magnetic Tape Subsystem Enhanced Capability Models E01 and E11

User’s Guide, GA32-0298

IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Automated Tape Library (3494) Publications

# #

v IBM TotalStorage Automated Tape Library (3494) Introduction and Planning

Guide, GA32-0448-00

v IBM TotalStorage Automated Tape Library (3494) Maintenance Information,

SA37-0270

v IBM TotalStorage Automated Tape Library (3494) Operator’s Guide,

GA32-0449-00

RS/6000®Publications

For additional information about RS/6000®systems, see:

v RS/6000 Getting Started: Using RS/6000, GC23-2521 v RS/6000 Getting Started: Managing RS/6000, GC23-2378 v RS/6000 Problem Solving Guide, SC23-2204 v RS/6000 V4 Problem Solving Guide, SC23-2606 v RS/6000 V4 Message Guide & Reference, SC23-2641 v RS/6000 Planning for System Installation, SA38-0508 v RS/6000 7017 Rack Installation and Service Guide, SA48-0548

AS/400®Publications

For additional information about AS/400®systems, see:

v AS/400 Physical Planning Reference, SC41-5109 v AS/400 Control Language Reference, SC41-5720 v AS/400 Basic System Operation, Administration and Handling, SC41-5206 v AS/400 Security-Basic, SC41-5301 v AS/400 Automated Tape Library Planning and Management Guide, SC41-5309 v AS/400 Backup and Recovery, SC41-5304 v AS/400 Hierarchial Storage Management, SC41-5351 v AS/400 Backup Recovery and Media Services, SC41-5345 v AS/400 System API Programming, SC41-5800 v AS/400 API Reference, SC41-5801 v AS/400 Tape and Diskette Device Programming, SC41-5716

S/390®Publications

v S/390®System Overview Parallel Enterprise Server — Generation 5, GA22-7158 v S/390®System Overview Parallel Enterprise Server — Generation 6, GA22-1030

IBM Fibre Channel Fabric Publications

v Fibre Channel Storage Hub IBM 2103 Model H07 Installation, Service, and User’s

Guide, SC26-7289

v IBM 2109 S08 Switch User’s Guide, SC26-7349 v IBM 2109 S08 Switch Service Guide, SC26-7350 v IBM 2109 S16 Switch User’s Guide, SC26-7351 v IBM 2109 S16 Switch Service Guide, SC26-7352 v IBM Fiber-Optic Channel Link Planning and Installation, GA32-0367

IBM ESCON®Publications

v IBM AIX®Parallel and ESCON Channel Tape Attachment/6000 Installation and

User’s Guide, GA32-0311

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IBM FICON™Publications

v Planning for: Fiber Optic Links (ESCON, FICON, Coupling Links, and Open

system Adapters), GA23-0367

v Maintenance Information for: Fiber Optic Links (ESCON, FICON, Coupling

Links, and Open system Adapters), SY27-2597

v Fiber Channel Connection (FICON) I/O Interface Physical Layer, SA24-7172 v Planning for the ED-5000 Enterprise Fibre Channel Director v , SA22-7456 v FICON (FCV Mode) Planning Guide, SG24-5445 (available at

www.redbooks.ibm.com)

Related Software Publications

For information regarding software related to the IBM 3590 Tape Subsystem, refer to:

v IBM SCSI Tape Drive, Medium Changer, and Library Device Drivers Installation

and User’s Guide, GC35-0154

v IBM Ultrium Device Drivers Installation and User’s Guide, GA32-0430

v AIX/ESA v AIX/ESA Diagnosis Guide, SC23-3079 v AIX Parallel and ESCON Channel Tape Attachment/6000 Installation and User’s

Guide, GA32-0311

v Basic Tape Library Support User’s Guide and Reference, SC26-7016 v Environmental Record Editing and Printing (EREP) Program User’s Guide and

Reference, GC28-1378

v DFSMS/MVS

SC26-7316

v DFSMS/MVS Version 1 Release 1: General Information, GC26-4900 v DFSMS/MVS Version 1 Release 1: Object Access Method Planning, Installation,

and Storage Administration Guide for Tape Libraries, SC26-3051

v DFSMS/MVS Version 1 Release 1: Object Access Method Application

Programmer’s Reference, SC26-4917

v DFSMS/MVS Version 1 Release 1: Guide and Master Index, GC26-4904 v Multiple Virtual Storage/Enterprise System Architecture Library Guide for System

Product, GC28-1601

v MVS/ESA

GC26-3122

v Virtual Machine/Enterprise System Architecture Library Guide and Master Index,

GC24-5518

v Virtual Machine/Enterprise System Architecture Library Guide and Master Index

for System/370

Device Driver Developer’s Guide, SC23-3085

Software Support for IBM 3590 Model E1x Tape Drive,

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Storage Management Library: Storage Management Reader’s Guide,

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, GC24-5436

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HP Publications

SUN Publications

Other Publication

Online Access

IBM Storage Media support

v Virtual Machine/Enterprise System Architecture General Information, GC24-5550

v HP-UX Reference, Volumes 1, 2, and 3 Hewlett-Packard Company,

Part B2355-90033

v System Administration Tasks, HP-UX Release 9.0 Hewlett-Packard Company,

Part B2355-90040

v Solaris 2.x: Adding and Maintaining Peripherals v SunOS 5.x: User’s Guide to System Administration v SunOS 5.x: Reference Manual (Sections 1 through 9)

v American National Standard Institute Small Computer System Interface

X3T9.2/86-109 X3.180, X3B5/91-173C, X3B5/91-305, X3.131-199X Revision 10H, and X3T9.9/91-11 Revision 1

This URL provides access to current regional and country-specific IBM telephone numbers.

v http://www.storage.ibm.com/media/how_buy.html

IBM 3590 Tape Subsystem Support

The following URLs provide you access to current information related to 3590 Tape Subsystems.

Device Driver support

You can download this software.

v ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/storage/devdrvr/

IBM Global Services’ Product Support Services

This site provides information about connects and the integration of cabling systems.

v http://www.as.ibm.com/asus/connectivity.html

IBM Storage Products

This site furnishes IBM Hardware product documents in a PDF format for viewing and printing.

v http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/tape/pubs/prodpubs.html

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McDATA Switch

Lists the IBM McDATA Enterprise Fibre Channel Director.

v http://www.storage.ibm.com/ibmsan/director1.htm

FICON

Lists updated information FICON.

v http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/tape/3590/ficon.html

Open Systems support

This site describes hardware and software for Midrange and Open Systems Connectivity for IBM TotalStorage 3590.

v http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/tape/3590/3590opn.html

Redbooks

Lists the IBM Redbooks:

v http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/

Vendor support

Lists Independent Software Vendors for IBM storage products.

v http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/tape/isvmenu.html

Non-IBM Support

This URL provides access to INRANGE SAN switches.

v http://www.inrange.com

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Summary of Changes

This release includes information on the following product enhancements.

Fourteenth Edition

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Thirteenth Edition

Twelfth Edition

This edition introduces capacity and performance enhancements and new FICON cable options for the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Controller 3590 Model A60, as well as the IBM TotalStorage name brand.

This edition introduces FICON shortwave and 3590 Fibre Channel drive attachment with a 3590 IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Controller Model A60. The Fibre Channel drive attachment provides for up to 12 Fibre attached E1x drives or up to eight SCSI attached drives to an IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Controller Model A60. It also provides information on new SCSI multi-frame attachment for the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Controller Model A60 to A14, C10, and stand-alone rack environments.

This edition provides corrections to “Sun Environment Attachment Check” on page 108 and “Windows NT and Windows 2000 Environment Attachment Check” on page 109protocol. Edition eleven change designations are retained with vertical sidebars.

Eleventh Edition

This edition introduces Multiframe Support on the 3590 C12 and C14 Silo-Compatible Frame. Because this feature doubles the number of drives attachable to a IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Controller Model A60, you can now support up to eight IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Drives 3590s from a single Model C10 frame using Multiframe attachment.

Also, this edition introduces two ESCON attachments supported on each Model A60 control unit in StorageTek TotalStorage

™

Enterprise Automated Tape Library (3494) solutions.

The IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590 with Fibre Channel is now attachable in Sun, Windows NT

Silo, standalone, and IBM

, and Windows 2000 environments.

Tenth Edition

Ninth Edition

Eighth Edition

This release includes information on Fibre Channel Attachment features. With Fibre Channel Attachment, 3590 Model E is now capable of delivering a data rate of 42 MB/s maximum sustained data rate (with 3:1 data compression) and up to 100 MB/s maximum instantaneous data rate. Fibre Channel Attachment has increased the maximum distance to 500 meters. It is possible to extend the maximum distance to 10 kilometers using fibre components.

This release includes information on Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape, an increase of the 3590 Model A60 to eight ESCON attachments, and a Call Home service support. The Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape increases both the 3590 E Model 256-track serpentine format capacity to 40GB and the 3590 B Model 128-track serpentine format capacity to 20GB. The A60 control unit has an increased attachment capacity from four to eight devices. The Call Home function automatically opens a service alert when a problem occurs.

This release includes information on increased flexibility to attach the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590 in stand-alone and automated configurations. Also, the physical specifications of the 3590 Model A60 control unit is changed from 10 EIA units to 8 EIA units. This modification allows up to four 3590 Model B11 or B1A tape drives to be installed with a Model A60 control unit in a standard 19 inch rack.

Seventh Edition

This release includes information on the new control unit, Model A60 and its supporting silo-environment frame, Model C10. The A60 provides ESCON attachment for up to four Models B11, B1A, E11, and E1A tape drives. The A60 provides multiple data transfer path with one or two ESCON channel adapters.

Sixth Edition

This release includes information on two new IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Drive 3590s, Models E1A and E11. With these models, the native data transfer rate is improved by more than 50% and cartridge capacity is doubled to a 256-track serpentine format. Models E1A and E11 tape drives can read and write data in the 256-track serpentine format, and both Exx and Bxx models read data in the 128-track serpentine format. Model Bxx tape drives write in the 128-track serpentine format only.

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Fifth Edition

The 256-track serpentine format results in a tape capacity of 20GB of uncompressed data on the IBM

3590 High Performance Cartridge Tape. Prior

model investments are protected with upgrade capability available.

Refer to the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590 Introduction and Planning Guide for a summary of Models E1A and E11 attachments. The IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590 Introduction and Planning Guide provides a description of environments in which Models E1A and E11 are supported and also provides an overview of the characteristics and specifications of the drive models.

Refer to the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590 Introduction and Planning Guide that describes the tape controller environment in which Models E1A and E11 can operate. It also lists their respective support characteristics for Models E1A and E11.

Specific to automated tape library dataserver support, refer to the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590 Introduction and Planning Guide which lists the various frames that Models E1A and E11 are compatible with.

This release includes information on the 3590 TotalStorage Ultra SCSI hardware feature additions.

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Chapter 1. Introduction

The IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590 provides high capacity, performance, reliability, and a wide range of host connectivity. The IBM 3590 has the following functions:

v The 3590 creates tapes for archival files. v The 3590 backs up and restores systems in case of system or disk storage

problems.

v The 3590 stores high-speed, high-capacity sequential application data sets. v The 3590 stores temporary data sets. v The 3590 satisfies off-site data storage for disaster recovery. v The 3590 provides data interchange with other systems that use 3590

subsystems.

v The 3590 meets data acquisition needs.

The IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590 comes in different models and offers several attachment options to meet your needs. Each drive can have an automatic cartridge facility (ACF) with a 10-cartridge magazine. The drives have a small computer system interface (SCSI) attachment or Fibre Channel Attachment. Only the 3590 Model E is attachable to Fibre Channel. Each drive can connect to an IBM 3590 tape controller for Enterprise Systems CONnection (ESCON) or FIbre CONnections (FICON) attachment of a 3590. Large scale automation offerings, which include the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Automated Tape Library (3494) and StorageTek

3590.

™

Silo, support the

The 3590 Bxx tape drives read and write data on 128-track format on IBM 3590 High Performance Cartridge Tape. This read, and write function results in a 10GB uncompressed data tape capacity. Model Exx tape drives read and write data on the 256-track format on IBM High Performance Cartridge Tape. This read, and write function results in a 20GB tape. The Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape increases the IBM TotalStorage 3590 E Model 256-track serpentine format capacity to 40GB. It also increases the IBM TotalStorage 3590 B Model 128-track serpentine format capacity to 20GB.

At 3 to 1 compression on the High Performance Cartridge Tape, the capacity increases to 60GB on E models and 30GB on B models. The Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape doubles the compressed capacities to 120GB on E models and 60GB on B models. E models have a 14MB per second device data rate, and B models have a 9MB per second transfer rate.

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With data compression, the 3590 drives can more effectively utilize the full capability of the Fibre Channel data rate. Data compression also enhances the

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SCSI Ultra/wide data rate and the ESCON or FICON data rate. The Fibre Channel Attachment data rate is an instantaneous 100MB per second. Also, the SCSI Ultra/wide instantaneous data rate is up to 40MB per second. For ESCON, the channel-instantaneous rate is 17 MB per second, and for FICON it is 100MB per second.

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For more information about the following topics, see the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape System 3590 Introduction and Planning Guide.

v Model Attachment v Host System Attachment v Tape System Description v Control Units v Call Home v Frames v Automated Tape Library Dataserver Support v IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Automated Tape Library (3494) Considerations v IBM TotalStorage 3495 Tape Library Considerations

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Chapter 2. A14, C10, and C14 Control Unit Operator Panel

The operator panel, shown in Figure 1, provides a means for the customer to either power on or power off the 3590 A00, A50, or A60 Subsystem. In addition, it provides power status feedback, whether or not errors are present on the A00, A50, or A60 control unit. The following information describes the operator panel switches and indicators:

Figure 1. A14, C10, and C14 Operator Panel

The following lists the components of the operator panel:

1. 1 Unit Emergency Switch

v With the unit emergency power off (EPO) switch in the up position, it is

turned “on” and the AC power is applied to the entire subsystem.

v With the EPO switch in the down position, it is turned “off” and all

power is removed from the subsystem.

2. 2 System Power Switch

v In the upward position, a power on sequence will initiate. v In the downward position, a power off sequence will initiate.

3. 3 Power On LED

v The green LED, labeled “Power On”, has three functions:

a. Off.

When off, power is removed from the 3590 drives and controller.

b. On.

When on, power is applied to the drives and controller. If the Controller Status LED is off, the unit is ready for use.

c. Flashing.

As power is applied or removed, and the unit is not ready for use, the LED will flash.

4. 4 Controller Status LED

v The yellow LED, labeled “Controller Status”, has the following

functions: a. Off.

The controller detects no fault.

b. On.

The controller detects an, as of yet, uncorrected fault.

c. Flashing.

If a potential fault is detected in the controller, the LED will flash while waiting for the controller to correct the fault. If, after a set period of time, the controller does not verify the error, the LED indicator will remain on in a continuous state. On means that the LED is not flashing.

Note: There are two Controller Status LEDs on a 3590 A50 or dual controller

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configuration. The upper-status LED represents CU 1, and the lower status LED represents CU 0.

Chapter 3. Drive Operator Panel and Controls

Operator Panel Display

The operator panel provides a menu-driven operator and service interface through a liquid crystal display assembly. Displays include operator menus and service menus, device status, activities, error conditions, and data. See Table 1 for panel displayed characters.

Table 1. Message-Display Symbols

Characters Symbols

Alphabetic A through Z Numeric 0123456789 National “@$#” Special “,./’ ()*&+−=” Other “% :_<>?;øV │” Note: A blank is considered a special character. All characters not listed in this table,

including nulls X'00', are displayed as blanks.

All lowercase alphabetic characters are converted to uppercase.

Several languages are available on the 3590. Regardless of country, the fonts and translations for all of these languages are included in each microcode release. Selection of the desired language is through the operator panel. To change languages, the operator selects the desired language from the “Change Language Menu” on page 45.

Operator tasks include making selections from the operator menus.

Unload Drive is a selection from the “Options Menu” on page 31. This menu selection causes a loaded cartridge to be rewound and unloaded from the device. The device will not accept any motion commands after you select Unload Drive. If the device has data in the buffers, the device will synchronize the data before rewinding. The host receives status appropriate to the error if the device cannot synchronize the buffers. Selecting Unload Drive immediately causes the device to become Not Ready; the operator panel displays “UNLOADED.”

The device address is set by the operator through a menu selection (see “Set Address Menu” on page 37 for SCSI and “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40 for Fibre Channel.). Two selected SCSI or Fibre Channel IDs are associated with one device interface. Each SCSI ID consists of one hexidecimal character that

specifies the SCSI ID for that interface. (0 through 9 and A through F correspond with bits 0 through 15 on the SCSI 2-byte wide interface.) Each Fibre Channel ID consists of six hexidecimal characters that specify the Fibre ID for that interface. At each power-on, this address is retrieved from nonvolatile storage.

The online and offline selections control determines whether or not the device is logically enabled to communicate on the interface. Use “Services Menu” on page 33 to access this function. Figure 2 on page 7 shows the controls and the indicator on the operator panel.

The Model E11 and B11 operator panel is mounted above the priority cell on the Automated Cartridge Facility (ACF). The Model E11 and B11 mounts in a rack (that is front-serviced) or in an A14 frame (that is rear-serviced).

For the Models B1A and E1A, which do not have an ACF, the operator panel mounts in front of the drive. Models B1A and E1A mount in the 3494 tape library as a rear-serviced device.

The operator panel has five push buttons; three are exposed and two are hidden from view. When the display is in the normal position, the operator can use the three exposed push buttons (up arrow, down arrow, and Enter).

When the panel is in the service position, the service representative can use two additional push buttons (Reset and Change Mode). To put the panel in the service position and expose the two buttons, the service representative releases two finger latches on the back of the panel.

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Figure 2. Operator Panel

From left to right in Figure 2, the push buttons and the indicator are as follows:

Reset 1

A push button that allows the service representative to perform a device power-on reset.

Note: It is recommended that all SCSI ports be taken offline before

resetting the drive. See “Services Menu” on page 33.

Change Mode 2

A push button that allows the service representative to toggle between service representative mode and Normal mode. Service representative mode can be selected at any time, but the mode will not become active until the device completes all current operations. Normal mode can be selected at any time. Selecting Normal mode returns the operator panel menu to the Operator menu (that indicates status and conditions). Service representative mode enables special menus on the operator panel display not available to the operator in Normal mode.

Up Arrow 3

A push button that allows the operator or the service representative to move the cursor arrow up through the menu options.

Down Arrow 4

A push button that allows the operator or the service representative to move the cursor arrow down through the menu options.

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Enter 5

A push button that allows the operator or the service representative to select the menu option at the location of the cursor arrow.

Processor Check 6

An indicator LED that switches on for 10 to 20 seconds during a normal power-on or a power-on reset. If no fault is detected, the LED switches off. If the LED remains on, the 3590 requires service.

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Table 2 identifies the various drive type indicators 2 of Figure 3 and Table 3 describes the panel areas it illustrates.

Figure 3. Options and Status Screen

Table 2. Drive Type Indicator

Drive Type 3590 Base ULTRA 3590E

Non-Extended High Performance Cartridge / older microcode

Non-Extended High Performance Cartridge / newer microcode ACF

Non-Extended High Performance Cartridge / newer microcode non-ACF

Extended High Performance Cartridge ACF

Extended High Performance Cartridge non-ACF

3590E with

Fibre

Channel

ULTRA 3590E N/A

B11 B11-U E11 E11-F

B1A B1A-U E1A E1A-F

B11-X B11UX E11-X E11FX

B1A-X B1AUX E1A-X E1AFX

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Table 3. Options and Status

Area Description

Displays as manual, automatic, system, accumulate, or random when the

ACF Mode 1

Drive Type 2 Table 2 provides the history of drive type indicators.

Drive and ACF

Status 3

ACF is installed.

When the operator changes modes, any current ACF operation (cartridges in transit) are completed before the request is granted.

v Cleaning: A cleaning cartridge is in the device. v Ready: A ready message is generated by the device when it is ready and

other higher-priority messages do not apply. The ready indicator is displayed only when the transport is not moving tape. When ready or not ready, the state of the device is the same to both SCSI busses.

v Ready at load point: The media is at the beginning of tape and the device

is ready.

v Accessing: The empty ACF transport is moving to a magazine position to

either check for an unused volume or to get a volume to load.

v Transferring: The device is moving a cartridge from the magazine or the

priority cell to the drive, or from the drive to the magazine or the priority cell.

v Loading: The cartridge is being loaded into the drive. v Locating: The device is moving the tape to a specific location. v Reading: The device is reading data from the tape to the device buffer. v Writing: The device is writing data to the tape from the device buffer. v Erasing: The device is logically erasing data from the tape. v Rewinding: The device is rewinding the tape to the beginning of the

logical volume.

v Unloading: The cartridge is being removed from the drive. v ACF Disabled: The ACF cannot perform an operation; for example, the

magazine is not installed or the magazine was filled and the last imported cartridge was returned to the priority cell.

v Blank Field: The ACF is inactive and the drive is not loaded.

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Table 3. Options and Status (continued)

Area Description

Messages:

v Area 4 and 5 is a dual-use area that can be used for prompts and

messages. – SCSI messages include:

PORT0 ADDR=n ONLINE or OFFLINE. PORT1 ADDR=n ONLINE or OFFLINE.(‘n’ can be in the range

0–F.)

For SCSI port 0 or 1 (PORT0 or PORT1), the last assigned SCSI address (ADDR=n) is listed with each port’s online or offline status (ONLINE or OFFLINE).

– Fibre Channel messages include:

Messages 4 and

Supplemental

Messages5

Tape position

Indicator 6

Status Icons 7

Cursor (>) 8

Up Arrow 9

= indicates use of a hard address : indicates use of a soft address

Port ID=/:aa bb cd Port0 ID=aa bb cd Port1 ID=aa bb cd

aa = Fibre domain address bb = Fibre area address cd = AL_PA. This is the Arbitrated Loop Physical Address.

No connection Port0 ID=-- -- --

Not communicating, or did not establish a connection. Port0 ID=?? ?? ??

v Supplemental messages appear in the 2-line message area of the screens.

These messages include general information, user feedback for control actions, and attention messages.

A graphic representation of the position of the tape for processing a cartridge or rewinding a cartridge. See “Tape Position Indicator” on page 14.

Displays different icons that represent the status of the device. See “File Protected Icons” on page 14 and “Dump Icon” on page 15.

A symbol that moves when the operator presses the up or down arrow. The item that is beside the cursor is chosen when the operator presses Enter.

A symbol displayed when the operator has menu choices above the viewing area.

When the operator presses Enter, the item by the  (cursor) is chosen.

Option 10

Down Arrow 11

If an item is dotted, such as UNLOAD DRIVE in a lighter font, it is not available for use. If the operator presses Enter, the item is highlighted temporarily and is not activated.

A symbol displayed when the operator has menu choices below the viewing area.

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Note: The 3590 tape drives that are capable to receive the Extended High

Performance Cartridge Tape are labeled 2x on the back of drive chassis. For B Model drives, the 2x label is placed below the serial number label. For Ultra and E Model drives, the 2x label is located below the respective Ultra and E labels which, in turn, are located below the serial number label. See Figure 4 for an illustration of the tape-icon label.

The 2x information is available in Table 3 on page 10.

Figure 4. 2x Label Icon

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Fiducials

Figure 5. Library Locating Fiducials

Figure 5 shows a B1A or E1A with a single fiducial 1. The fiducial is used by cartridge-handling devices to locate and remember where the tape subsystem device is installed. Do not cover or change the fiducial.

Drive Power

The power switch is located on the back of each device. This toggle switch controls the distribution of ac power to the associated device. Certain subsystem configurations have additional controls for distribution of ac power to the device.

It is recommended that all SCSI ports be taken offline before powering off the drive. See “Services Menu” on page 33.

Indicators and Icons

This section describes the indicators on the 3590.

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Processor Check Indicator

The processor check indicator indicates that the model-unique Licensed Internal Code is not following its normal sequence. A symbol that looks like a wrench identifies the Processor Check indicator on the operator panel. See Figure 2 on page 7 definitions for more details.

File Protected Icons

The status icons area of the operator panel displays the file-protected icons (see Figure 3 on page 9).

The file-protected icon (physical) is a read only symbol that is displayed when the thumbwheel on the cartridge is set to the file-protected position.

# # # # # # # # # # # # # #

The file-protected icon (logical) is a read only symbol that is displayed when the 3590 receives the Mode Select command from a host program that sets the volume to a logically write-protected state. Both Write Once Read Many (WORM) and Persistent Write Protect status leave a volume logically write-protected on subsequent loads. A subsequent Mode Select turns off a persistent Write Protection, while WORM cannot be turned off. Associated Write Protection persists only while a logical volume is loaded or until a Mode Select changes the protection status. Associated Write Protection status is lost when a volume is unloaded or the device is powered-off. File protection is temporarily inactive during volume loading and unloading when the device updates the volume control region (VCR) on the tape. (During this period of time, the icon reverts to file-unprotected). Refer to IBM 3590 High Performance Tape Subsystem Hardware Reference for details.

The file-unprotected icon is a read/write symbol that is displayed when the thumbwheel on the cartridge is set to the not file-protected position.

Tape Position Indicator

If the device is processing, the tape-position indicator provides the operator with a graphical representation of the device’s position. The representation is

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relative to the beginning and end-of-volume. If the device is rewinding, the tape-position indicator illustrates the beginning and end-of-tape. Logically shortened tape is displayed normally, but the rate of change is faster than normal length tapes.

Dump Icon

The status area of the operator panel displays the dump icon, (see Figure 3 on page 9).

Attention: The dump is lost if you power off the drive.

Clean Icon

The status area of the operator panel displays a clean icon. (See Figure 3 on page 9.)

The dump icon appears when a trace is available and remains on the screen to indicate that the 3590 stores the trace data. The icon remains on the screen until the 3590 power is turned off, a dump is read over a SCSI port, or the dump is written to a tape.

When cartridge cleaning is required, the clean icon appears. It displays in the same position as the dump icon, and the dump icon overlays it until the CLEAN message displays. This icon alerts the operator that a cleaning operation is requested.

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Intervention Messages

The intervention screen displays intervention messages on the operator panel. The intervention screen consists of an 8-character intervention message that is displayed in a large font and a prompt. The prompt indicates that pressing Enter allows access to the Options menu. The screen also has device status information and a 2-line message area in the standard font. A drive type is displayed (see Table 2 on page 9).

Figure 6 shows the intervention screen with an example of a Mount command. The Mount command prompts the operator to mount a tape with the volume serial (volser) 123567. In this example, M means mount and S means scratch.

Figure 6. Intervention and Device Activity Messages

Table 4 describes messages that can be displayed for the 3590.

Table 4. Intervention and Device Activity Messages

Message Message Meaning

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FID 1

FID 1 Messages

These messages indicate device errors that require operator and service representative, or service representative only action. The device cannot perform any tasks. See “Appendix B. FID Messages” on page 101.

ATTN Messages

Table 4. Intervention and Device Activity Messages (continued)

Message Message Meaning

Attention

Mvolser The M prompts the operator to mount volser in the priority cell.

*CLEAN

Dvolser The D prompts the operator to remove volser from the priority cell.

FID 2

FID 3

FID 4

These messages indicate error conditions that operators can resolve, such as Lock magazine. See Table 5 on page 24.

Routine Messages

This message prefixed with an asterisk (*) prompts the operator to put a cleaning cartridge in the priority cell.

FID 2 Messages

These messages report a degraded device condition. The customer can schedule a service call.

FID 3 Messages

These messages report a degraded device condition. The customer can schedule a service call.

FID 4 Messages

These messages report a service circuitry failure. The customer can schedule a service call.

Intervention messages are 1-part or 2-part messages. Two-part messages consist of two 8-character message parts that alternate. The message types are FID1 messages, attention messages, routine messages, FID2 messages, FID3 messages, and FID4 messages. A brief description of each message follows:

v FID1 Messages

The device generates a FID1 message when a hardware failure occurs within the device. This error condition message has priority over all other types of messages, and persists until corrected. Maintenance personnel uses the FID code to identify the failing units within the device. (Menu selections may overwrite FID messages temporarily.) Messages are in a bold font.

The format of these messages is ‘FID1 xy’. ‘FID1’ indicates to the operator that a failure occurred, and ‘xy’ is the replaceable portion of the device. Figure 7 on page 18 shows an example of FID1 C6, which indicates that the machine reel motor has a fault.

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FID

>Operator Options

Figure 7. Error Message Example

The service representative makes note of the part identifier (FID) 1 and the severity code 2. The service representative then uses the FID number

3 to enter the Maintenance Package. The message area of 4, 5, and 6 hex data is support information to help determine if model-unique

Licensed Internal Code causes the fault.

v Attention Messages

Attention (ATTN) messages indicate error conditions that customer personnel may be able to resolve. For example, the operator can correct the ATTN ACF message with a supplemental message of Magazine not locked.

v Routine Messages

Routine Messages consist of messages that are received from the host through the SCSI Display Message command (for example, Mount), and messages from the device (for example, *CLEAN).

To generate the Clean message, the device monitors the number of megabytes that are processed and the number of nonpermanent errors for each drive. When either of these factors reaches a threshold, the device displays a Clean message. The clean message is maintained across device power-on reset conditions.

The routine messages that are received through the Display Message command consist of mount messages, demount messages, and general (custom) messages.

The routine messages usually refer to the priority cell. Actions that are automatically handled by the ACF usually occur without the display of an operator message. The initiator can generate these messages. If, however, the device microcode detects that the ACF will automatically perform the action requested, any corresponding message is suppressed.

v FID2 Messages

A FID2 message indicates that the drive is in a degraded state. For example, FID2 E4 could indicate that one SCSI port has a fault. The drive is usable, but is in a less available state.

v FID3 Messages

A FID3 message indicates that the drive is in a degraded state. The drive is usable, but is in a more available state than for a FID2 type of fault.

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456

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v FID4 Messages

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

Message Priority and Display Rules

This section describes message priorities and their creation, deletion, display, and storage.

Message Action Term Definitions

This description defines the following message action terms:

Display

Display means to present a message on the operator panel display.

Store Store means to remove the message from the operator panel display.

The device holds the message for future redisplay. Overlaying it with another message or erasing it from the display may store a message.

Overlay

Overlay means to substitute the message on the display with another message or menu while holding the original message in stored form. The undeleted original message is stored.

If not first replaced or deleted, messages (such as routine messages that are overlaid when the Enter button is pressed) are redisplayed after a short time interval.

Replace

Replace means to delete a message and substitute a new message. Displayed or stored message are replaceable.

Delete Delete means to remove the message from the device and the operator

panel display. A device buffer log, of the condition that caused the message, is holdable. It is not restoreable, but the function that generated the original message may regenerate it.

Ignore The drive may receive certain messages and not pass them to the

display. Refer to these messages as ignored.

Message Priorities

Message priorities determine which types of intervention messages will overlay other types of messages. Higher priority messages overlay lower priority messages. A lower priority message, that is stored, will display when deleting or storing a higher priority message. The 5 message types follow, listed from highest to lowest priority.

1. FID 1

2. Attention (ATTN)

3. Routine Messages (Mount, Demount, Demount/Mount, Clean, and

General)

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4. FID 2

5. FID 3

6. FID 4

Note: “Message Life Cycle Rules” describes the priority relationships between

individual Routine Messages.

Message Life Cycle Rules

“Message life cycle rules” are the rules that govern creating, replacing, displaying, storing, and deleting messages.

FID 1:

v Creation: A FID 1 is created when the model-unique Licensed Internal Code

detects a permanent error that removes the device from the customer’s application and which will require operator action or service representative maintenance before the device is again available. FID 1 messages can be replaced by other FID 1 messages.

v Displayed: FID 1 messages are displayed when created. All FID messages

will have the form “FIDnmm”, where n is 1 through 4 and mm is the specific FID code.

v Deletion: FID 1 messages are deleted during the power cycle. If a FID 1

message displays, and the Enter button is pressed, the FID 1 message deletes. Also, new FID 1 messages delete old FID 1 messages.

Attention Messages:

v Creation: When the model-unique Licensed Internal Code detects an error

that the operator of the device can fix, it creates an Attention message. An example is an ACF error that requires the tape to unload. Attention messages are ATTN DRV and ATTN ACF.

v Stored: When a FID 1 message overlays an Attention message, the code

stores the Attention message. When the code deletes the displayed FID 1 message, it displays the stored Attention message.

v Deletion: An Attention message is deleted when the Enter key is pressed or

when power is cycled. Pressing the Reset button deletes it. The Attention message generates again if the condition has not been resolved.

Routine Messages—Mount:

v Creation: A Mount message is created when a SCSI Display Message

command is received that requests a Mount message. If a cartridge is loaded in the drive, it ignores the Mount message.

If a Mount message is received while an earlier Mount message exists, the second Mount message replaces the earlier one.

This command also deletes any General messages and deletes the mount portion of previous Demount/Mount messages.

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v Stored: A Mount message is stored when a cartridge is unloading and a

Demount message is displayed.

v Displayed: A stored Mount message is displayed when the previous

Demount message is deleted. Previous Demount messages are deleted when the accessor removes a cartridge from the loader.

v Deletion: The device removes a Mount message from the display when it

initiates a cartridge load. When the device transitions to the Ready state (stored or displayed message), it deletes the Mount message.

Routine Messages—Demount:

v Creation: A Demount message is created when a SCSI Display Message

command is received that requests a Demount message. A Demount message is ignored if it is received when no cartridge is loaded.

If a Demount message is received when an earlier Demount message exists and the cartridge is loaded, the new Demount message replaces the earlier one.

This command also deletes any general messages and deletes any previous Demount/Mount messages.

v Deletion: A Demount message is deleted when the accessor removes a

cartridge from the loader.

Routine Messages—Combined Demount/Mount:

v Creation: A Demount/Mount message is created when a Display Message

command is received that requests a Demount/Mount message. If the device is not loaded when the Demount/Mount message is received, the mount portion is displayed and the Demount portion of the message is deleted.

If the device is loaded when the Demount/Mount message is received, the Demount portion is displayed.

If a Demount/Mount message is received when an earlier Demount/Mount message exists, the second Demount/Mount message replaces the earlier one.

This command also deletes any General messages and deletes any previous Demount/Mount messages.

v Stored: If a cartridge is loaded, the mount portion of the Demount/Mount

message is stored.

v Displayed: After the demount portion of the message is deleted, the mount

portion of the message is displayed. When a cartridge is loaded, and the drive enters the Ready state, it deletes the mount portion of a stored or displayed message.

v Deletion: When the device transitions to the Ready state, the mount

message deletes if the device is not loaded. The message also deletes if the

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mount portion of the demount/mount message is displayed. For a loaded cartridge, the demount portion of the message is deleted when the accessor removes a cartridge from the loader.

A message control of “100” (alternate message) will cause the demount and mount messages to alternate as long as a cartridge is loaded. Demount is deleted when a cartridge is unloaded.

Routine Messages—General (Custom):

v Creation: A General message is created when a Display Message is received

that requests a General message. A General message received while an earlier General message exists replaces the first General message.

v Displayed: A General message displays when it is created. v Deletion: When the device activity changes, or the Enter key is pressed, or

when any other Routine Message enters a display mode a General message is deleted.

Routine Messages—Clean:

v Creation: When the device microcode detects that the device needs

cleaning, it creates a Clean message. This is checked at every unload. When a diagnostic routine detects the need for cleaning, it may also create a Clean message.

v Stored: When created, a Clean message is stored. When the Enter button is

pressed, a displayed Clean message is stored. It is overlaid by another stored message, or if no other intervention message is present, by the Options/Status screen.

v Displayed: When the device is unloaded, a Clean message is displayed. v Deletion: When the device is loaded, a Clean message is deleted. This

occurs regardless of whether the cartridge loaded was a data cartridge or a cleaner cartridge. When the currently-loaded cartridge is unloaded, another Clean message will be generated if the device was not cleaned. A Clean message is also deleted when the device goes through a power-off to power-on cycle or when the operator panel Reset button is pressed.

Combination Rules for Routine Messages: When any message enters display mode, it is combined with any other messages that already may be displayed in a sequence of messages. Newly-displayed messages are appended at the end of the message sequence.

In most cases, the message sequence will not grow beyond 2 or 3 alternating messages. It can grow to a 4- or 5-part message if a Clean message is also displayed. This situation happens when 2-part mount messages, 2-part demount messages, or combined demount/mount messages are followed by a 2-part General message.

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FID 2:

v Creation: A FID 2 message is created when the device microcode detects a

permanent failure of a serious nature that puts the device in a degraded state. The drive can still be used, but it is in a less available state. If a subsequent FID 2 message is generated, it replaces any earlier FID 2 messages.

v Stored: A FID 2 message is stored and overlaid when a higher priority

message is displayed.

v Displayed: A FID 2 message is displayed when it is not overlaid by a

higher priority message.

v Deletion: FID 2 messages are deleted by a power cycle or the generation of

a new FID 2 message.

FID 3:

v Creation: A FID 3 message is created when the device microcode detects a

permanent failure of a moderate nature that puts the device in a degraded state. The drive can still be used, but is in a less available state. If a subsequent FID 3 message is generated, it will replace the earlier FID 3 messages.

v Stored: A FID 3 message is stored and overlaid when a higher priority

message is displayed.

v Displayed: A FID 3 message is displayed when it is not overlaid by a

higher priority message.

v Deletion: FID 3 messages are deleted by a power cycle or the generation of

a new FID 3 message.

FID 4:

v Creation: A FID 4 is created when the device microcode detects a

permanent failure in service circuitry (circuitry that is used only to check functional circuitry). An example of a FID 4 is when JTAG circuitry breaks.

v Stored: Any higher priority message (FID 1, Attention, Routine Message,

FID 2, or FID 3) will cause a FID 4 message to be stored and overlaid. When a FID 4 message is displayed and the Enter button is pressed, the FID 4 message will be deleted.

v Displayed: A FID 4 message is displayed when it is not overlaid by a

higher priority message.

v Deletion: FID 4 messages are deleted by a power cycle or the generation of

a new FID 4 message.

FID and ATTN Supplemental Messages

Table 5 on page 24 lists messages that are sent to the operator panel and the appropriate operator action. See Figure 6 on page 16 for the location of the supplemental messages.

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Table 5. Operator Messages

Message Operator Response

ACF IRQ FAULT Service representative intervention required.

ACF MESSAGE

MISSING

Service representative intervention required.

Operator intervention required.

ACF NOT ENABLED

WIPE FAILED

CLEAN REQUIRED

CALL FOR SERVICE

CLEAR PICKER PATH

ERP RELOAD

FAILURE

Ensure cartridge is in ACF import position. For more information, see “Cartridge Magazine Positions” on page 52 and “Chapter 6. Identifying Subsystem Problems” on page 73.

Operator intervention required

A reformatted tape from 128-track to 256-track, or from 256-track to 128-track, failed. To correct this error, attempt to reformat the tape back to its original tack configuration, or remove the tape from the library.

The Clean Required message indicates that the drive is fenced, and will not be usable until a cleaner cartridge is loaded. This happens if a customer ignores cleaner messages for a long time.

Operator Action Required

The tape subsystem experienced a problem that requires service intervention. Note any message numbers and call your service representative. See Figure 7 on page 18.

Operator intervention or possible service representative corrective action required.

Operator action required:

The tape subsystem detects the presence of a possible blockage in the cartridge path, such as in the magazine or in the priority cell. Check the position of all cartridges to ensure they are properly positioned in the magazine and in the priority cell. (A cartridge that extends too far into the magazine in the import position or perhaps a damaged cartridge could cause this error.) If this condition is not cleared, remove the magazine and look for any obvious obstructions. Replace the magazine in the ACF. If the condition persists or a FID message is displayed, report any FID codes to your service representative.

The ERP Reload Failure message should be treated the same as the LOAD ERROR message.

Operator intervention required:

EXTRA CARTRIDGE

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The tape subsystem loaded a cartridge from the magazine and detected that another cartridge was placed in its home position. The tape subsystem will attempt to place the now displaced cartridge in the priority cell awaiting operator action. If the priority cell is full, it will eject the cartridge when the priority slot is unloaded. If the priority cell is empty and the cartridge fails to eject, a problem may exist with the priority cell that may require possible service representative corrective action.

Ensure that no cartridge has been inserted into an ‘in use’ cell (green LED on).

Table 5. Operator Messages (continued)

Message Operator Response

FEED OVERCURRENT

FSC TRAP TAKEN Service representative intervention required.

HEAD CALIB FAILED.

INVALID CARTRIDGE

LOAD ERROR

LOCK ERROR

LOCK MAGAZINE

Service representative intervention required.

Report any FID codes to your service representative.

Operator intervention or possible service representative corrective action required.

Select Unload on the operator panel and press Enter. If the device fails to unload the cartridge, note any FID messages and call your service representative.

Operator action required.

An invalid media type is detected. The invalid media must be replaced with either a 3590 High Performance Cartridge Tape or a 3590 Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape. An Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape will cause an invalid cartridge message if it is loaded into a drive that is not Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape capable.

Operator intervention or possible service representative corrective action required.

Select Unload on the operator panel and press Enter. If the device fails to unload the cartridge, note any FID messages and call your service representative.

1. Ensure that the cartridge is not broken and the leader block is

intact. See “Damaged Cartridges” on page 87 and “Leader Block Replacement” on page 90.

2. Ensure that the cartridge is a 3590 compatible-type cartridge. Also,

check the location of the tape and the leader block.

Operator intervention required:

Try locking or unlocking the magazine. Try another magazine. Check ACF mode. Select correct ACF mode.

For more information, see “Chapter 4. Automatic Cartridge Facility (ACF) and Magazine” on page 49.

Operator intervention required:

Lock the magazine by pressing the lock button on the left side of the front of the ACF.

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Table 5. Operator Messages (continued)

Message Operator Response

Operator action required:

When the tape subsystem placed a cartridge in the magazine, the cartridge was placed either beyond or in front of the Export position. When the cartridge is not in the true Export position, it is possible that

MAGAZINE EXPORT

MAGAZINE FULL

MAGAZINE LOCKED

a cartridge placed in front of the Export position may unexpectedly be reused. When a cartridge is placed beyond the Export position, and not in the true Export position, it is possible that the cartridge will not be detected in the magazine.

Correct either of these conditions by removing the magazine from the ACF, checking that all cartridges are correctly positioned, and replace the magazine into the ACF.

Operator action required:

Empty the magazine or replace it with another magazine. Operator action required:

Same as UNLOCK MAGAZINE. Service representative intervention may be required.

Operator action required:

MOVE ERROR

NO CARTRIDGE

Ensure that the cartridge is not damaged or broken and that the cartridge is a 3590 cartridge. See “Damaged Cartridges” on page 87.

An error occurred in the ACF. Check the message display and report any FID codes to your service representative.

In certain modes, operations may continue by using the priority cell. Operator intervention or possible service representative corrective

action required.

Operator action required:

The tape subsystem detects the presence of cartridges but cannot find a cartridge in either the magazine or the priority cell. Check the position of all the cartridges to ensure they are properly positioned in the magazine and the priority cell. Press Start. If this condition is not cleared, remove and replace the magazine in the ACF. If the condition persists or a FID message is displayed, report any FID codes to your service representative.

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Table 5. Operator Messages (continued)

Message Operator Response

Operator action required:

The tape subsystem does not detect a magazine in the ACF. If a magazine is installed in the ACF, clear the condition by removing and then replacing the magazine in the ACF. Try another or a different

NO MAGAZINE

PICKER

OVERCURRENT

PINCH 1 ERROR

PINCH 2 ERROR

PINCH

OVERCURRENT

magazine. If the condition persists or a FID message is displayed, report any FID codes to your service representative.

The operator can use the tape subsystem by loading cartridges into the priority cell in all modes except in Random mode. Random mode requires a magazine to be installed and locked.

Service representative intervention required.

Report any FID codes to your service representative. Service representative intervention may be required.

This failure may be caused by a dirty cartridge. Look for any contamination on the sides of the cartridge that could cause the pinch rollers to slip. Clean or replace the cartridge. Note: Do not ship magazines with cartridges loaded. The cartridges will vibrate in the magazine slots resulting in contamination on the sides of the cartridges that may cause this failure.

Service representative intervention may be required.

Service representative intervention required.

Report any FID codes to your service representative. Operator action required:

PRIORITY EXPORT ER

TEMP AC PWR DIP

When the tape subsystem placed a cartridge in the priority cell, the cartridge was placed either beyond or in front of the Export position. When the cartridge is not in the Export position, it is possible that a cartridge placed in front of the Export position may unexpectedly be reused. When a cartridge is placed beyond the Export position, it is possible that the cartridge will not be detected in the priority cell.

Correct either of these conditions by removing the cartridge from the priority cell.

Operator intervention or possible service representative corrective action required.

Select Unload on the operator panel and press Enter. If the device fails to unload the cartridge, note any FID messages and call your service representative.

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Table 5. Operator Messages (continued)

Message Operator Response

Operator intervention or possible service representative corrective action required.

TENSION DROPPED

TRANSPORT FULL

UNLOAD ERROR

Select Unload on the operator panel and press Enter. If the device fails to unload the cartridge, note any FID messages and call your service representative.

1. Operator intervention required.

2. The drive attempted to unload a cartridge, but had no place to put

it. The magazine handle was moved while the drive was unloading a cartridge, or, a tape was present in the slot where ACF transport tried to unload, so tape cartridge is still left in transport. Action: Do not remove the magazine while the status area on the operator panel is displaying Transferring.

3. Unload priority slot.

4. Service representative intervention may be required.

Operator intervention or possible service representative corrective action required.

Select Unload on the operator panel and press Enter. If the device fails to unload the cartridge, note any FID messages and call your service representative.

1. Ensure that the cartridge is not broken and the leader block is

intact. See “Damaged Cartridges” on page 87 and “Leader Block Replacement” on page 90.

2. Ensure that the cartridge is a 3590 compatible-type cartridge. Also,

check the location of the tape and the leader block.

Operator action required:

UNLOCK MAGAZINE

WRONG MODE

Operator Panel Menus

The operator panel allows information to be passed from the device to the operator and back to the device. The operator and service representative can be presented menu-driven options for device operation. Examples include the display of SCSI port addresses and operator panel languages.

Options that are unavailable are displayed in a lighter dotted font, and cannot be selected. The example in Figure 8 on page 29 shows the Unload Drive

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Remove and replace the magazine. Try another magazine. If the condition persists or a FID message is displayed, report any FID codes to your service representative.

Operator action required:

ACF mode incorrect for the command. For more information, see “Modes of Operation” on page 55.

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.

Figure 8. Example of Selectable Options

If you move the cursor ()to1 and press Enter, the selection responds with the normal font 2 momentarily. It then returns to the lighter font. The 3590 will not perform any action.

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Operator Flow Chart

Figure 9 shows the operator menus with panel functions.

Figure 9. Operator Menus

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Operator Menus

Operator menus are available at the successful completion of the power-on self-test (POST).

Options Menu

Table 6 shows the Options menu.

Table 6. Options

Function Next Menu

Start/Allow Load (Model C12/C14 only)

Set ACF Mode... “Set ACF Mode Menu” on page 32 Unload Drive — Services... “Services Menu” on page 33

Note: Supplemental Message Line 1: <none> Supplemental Message Line 2: <none>

Start Enables the ACF on Models E11 or B11. This function cannot be

selected on Models E1A or B1A.

Allow Load

Allows loading cartridges when the 3590 Model C12 or C14 is in manual mode.

—

Set ACF Mode

Sets the ACF mode for Models E11 and B11.

Unload Drive

Causes the device to rewind and to unload the cartridge in the device.

Services

Allows the operator to perform configuration tasks, such as setting the SCSI online and offline.

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Set ACF Mode Menu

Table 7 shows the Set ACF Mode menu.

Table 7. Set ACF Mode

Function Next Menu

Cancel “Options Menu” on page 31 System “Options Menu” on page 31 Automatic “Options Menu” on page 31 Manual “Options Menu” on page 31 Accumulate “Options Menu” on page 31 Random (B11 model

only) Random 2-LUN “Options Menu” on page 31 Note: Supplemental Message Line 1: <none> Supplemental Message Line 2: <none>

“Options Menu” on page 31

Cancel

Causes the “Options Menu” on page 31 to appear.

System

Places cartridge feeding under system control.

Automatic

Takes the cartridges that are loaded in the import position of the magazine and automatically feeds one cartridge after another. Automatic mode does this until the entire magazine is processed.

Manual

Accumulate

Random

Random 2-LUN

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Feeds a cartridge into the drive.

Takes the cartridge from the priority cell and places it in the drive. It unloads cartridges from the drive to the magazine.

Places all the cartridges in the import position. The magazine must be locked. This option is only available on B11 models.

Places all the cartridges in the import position. The magazine must be locked. This option may need to be selected depending on the host software.

Services Menu

Table 8 shows the Services menu.

Table 8. Services

Function Next Menu

Cancel “Options Menu” on page 31 Set Online. “Set Online Menu” on page 35 Set Offline. “Set Offline Menu” on page 36 Set Address... (SCSI

Attached Drives Only)

Fibre Address... (Fibre Attached Drives Only)

Change Language... “Change Language Menu” on page 45 Statistics... “Statistics Menu” on page 46 Refresh Tape — Microcode Level Figure 10 on page 34, then after selection, to “Services Menu” Reset Drive Figure 11 on page 35, then after selection, to “Services Menu” Force Error Dump Figure 11 on page 35, then after selection, to “Services Menu” Note: Supplemental Message Lines: <none>

“Set Address Menu” on page 37

“Fibre Address Menu” on page 40

Cancel

Causes the “Options Menu” on page 31 to appear.

Set Online

Logically enables the device to communicate on the SCSI bus. Activate Set Online at the device first, then have the host place the device online (vary online).

Set Offline

Logically disables the device from the SCSI bus. Select Set Offline only after the host has taken the device offline (vary offline) first.

Set Address

Provides the two SCSI addresses to be selected; one address that is associated with each device interface. Each address consists of one hexadecimal digit that specifies the SCSI address for that interface. After the address is set, change the host information to include the correct addresses.

Fibre Address

Provide the two Fibre Arbitrated Loop Physical Addresses (AL_PA) to be selected; one address that is associated with each device interface.

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

Change Language

Allows the operator to select the operator panel language.

Statistics

Displays the number of times certain events occurred.

Refresh Tape

This option is selectable only when a tape is loaded. It will locate to the end of the tape and rewind to its beginning.

Microcode Level

Displays the microcode EC level that is in DRAM. Figure 10 shows an example.

MICROCODE LEVEL CANCEL

EC aaaaaaa LINK bbcd_ddd

Legend Description aaaaaaa

Engineering change level

bb Product identifier c Link identifier d_ddd Link number

Figure 10. Microcode Level Menu

Reset Drive

Force Error Dump

Choosing Reset Drive or Force Error Dump causes the menu that is shown in Figure 11 on page 35 to appear.

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Aborts the operation and causes the drive code to restart. If dump data is in the drive, it is not lost.

Note: Current operation (for example Locate) will be completed before Reset Drive runs. This may cause a delay before Reset Drive is run.

Aborts the operation, causes a recovery of the functional code, and forces a microcode dump. After getting the dump, select Reset Drive. This selection is normally used because of specific requests from support personnel.

Figure 11. Confirmation Menu

Cancel

Causes the model-unique Licensed Internal Code to ignore the selection and causes the Services menu to appear.

Proceed

Causes the model-unique Licensed Internal Code to perform the operation that is chosen (Reset Drive or Force Error Dump) from the Services menu.

Set Online Menu

Table 9 shows the Set Online menu.

Table 9. Set Online

Function Next Menu

Cancel “Services Menu” on page 33 Port 0 “Options Menu” on page 31 Port 1 “Options Menu” on page 31 Both “Options Menu” on page 31

Note: Supplemental Message Line 1: <none> Supplemental Message Line 2: <none>

Cancel

Causes the “Services Menu” on page 33 to appear.

Port 0 Causes SCSI port 0 to be set online. Port 1 Causes SCSI port 1 to be set online. Both Causes SCSI port 0 and SCSI port 1 to be set online.

Note: The host must also vary the device online.

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Set Offline Menu

Table 10 shows the Set Offline menu.

Table 10. Set Offline

Function Next Menu

Cancel “Services Menu” on page 33

Port 0

Port 1

Both “Confirm Offline Menu” on page 37 Note: Supplemental Message Line 1: <none> Supplemental Message Line 2: <none>

“Confirm Offline Menu” on page 37 or “Options Menu” on page 31

Cancel

Causes the “Services Menu” on page 33 to appear.

Port 0 Causes SCSI port 0 to be set offline. Port 1 Causes SCSI port 1 to be set offline. Both Causes SCSI port 0 and SCSI port 1 to be set offline.

If the device interface successfully goes offline, the “Options Menu” on page 31 appears, otherwise the operator can proceed to “Confirm Offline Menu” on page 37 for further options.

Attention: The device should be quiesced by the host (vary the device offline) before taking the device offline or before powering off the device.

Note: The device must complete all activity currently on the interface before

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it can go offline. If the device or the initiator cannot complete activity before going offline, “Confirm Offline Menu” on page 37 is displayed. This allows the operator an override and forces the ports offline.

Confirm Offline Menu

Table 11 shows the Confirm Offline menu.

Table 11. Confirm Offline

Function Next Menu

Cancel “Set Offline Menu” on page 36 Proceed “Options Menu” on page 31 Note: Supplemental Message Line 1: Caution: Data loss Supplemental Message Line

2: risk

Cancel

Cancels the offline request and causes the “Set Offline Menu” on page 36 to appear.

Proceed

Forces the ports offline. If write activity exists, any write data in the device is lost. The Proceed option causes the job to end.

Attention: The device should be quiesced by the host (vary the device offline) before taking the device offline or before powering off the device.

Note: Current operation (for example Locate) will be completed before Proceed executes. This may cause a delay before Proceed is executed.

Set Address Menu

Table 12 shows the Set Address menu.

Table 12. Set Address

Function Next Menu

Cancel “Services Menu” on page 33 Port 0... “Set Port 0 Address Menu” on page 38 Port 1... “Set Port 1 Address Menu” on page 39 Note: Supplemental Message Line 1: Change made after Supplemental Message Line

2: unload and reset

Cancel

Causes the “Services Menu” on page 33 to appear.

Port 0 Causes the “Set Port 0 Address Menu” on page 38 to appear. Port 1 Causes the “Set Port 1 Address Menu” on page 39 to appear.

Note: The address must be defined at the host also.

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Set Port 0 Address Menu

Table 13 shows the Set Port 0 Address menu.

Table 13. Set Port 0 Address

Function Next Menu

Cancel “Set Address Menu” on page 37 0 “Options Menu” on page 31 1 “Options Menu” on page 31 ... “Options Menu” on page 31 F “Options Menu” on page 31 Note: Supplemental Message Line 1: Change made after Supplemental Message Line

2: next power on

Cancel

Causes the “Set Address Menu” on page 37 to appear.

<value>

Allows the operator to set the address of SCSI port 0. The value can be from 0–15 (16 addresses).

Note: You must select Reset Drive from the Services menu, press the

Reset push button or switch off power to the device, then switch on power to activate the new address.

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Set Port 1 Address Menu

Table 14 shows the Set Port 1 Address menu.

Table 14. Set Port 1 Address

Function Next Menu

2: next power on

Cancel

Causes the “Set Address Menu” on page 37 to appear.

<value>

Allows the operator to set the address of SCSI port 1. The value can be from 0–15 (16 addresses).

Note: You must select Reset Drive from the Services menu, press the

Reset push button or switch off power to the device, then switch on power to activate the new address.

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Fibre Address Menu

Table 15 shows the Fibre Address menu.

Table 15. Set Address

Function Next Menu

Cancel “Services Menu” on page 33 Show Node Names “Show Node Name Menu” Show Port Names “Show Port Names Menu” on page 41 Set Port 0... “Set Port 0 Fibre Address Menu” on page 42 Set Port 1... “Set Port 1 Fibre Address Menu” on page 43

Cancel Causes the “Services Menu” on page 33 to

appear.

Show Node Name Causes the “Show Node Name Menu” to

appear.

Show Port Names Causes the “Show Port Names Menu” on

page 41 to appear.

Set Port 0 Causes the “Set Port 0 Fibre Address Menu”

on page 42 to appear.

Set Port 1 Causes the “Set Port 1 Fibre Address Menu”

on page 43 to appear.

Show Node Name Menu

Table 16 shows the Show Node Name menu.

Table 16. Show Node Name

Function Next Menu

Cancel “Fibre Address Menu” Node Name

0123456789ABCDEF (16 character #)

Cancel Selecting this function causes the “Set Address Menu” on

Node Name 0123456789ABCDEF The number that appears is a unique

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“Fibre Address Menu”

page 37 to appear.

address for the logical unit in the drive. The address uses the World Wide ID convention which is a sixteen character number.

Show Port Names Menu

Table 17 shows the Show Port Names menu.

Table 17. Show Port Names

Function Next Menu

Cancel “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40 Port 0 Names

0123456789ABCDEF (16 character #)

Port 1 Names 0123456789ABCDEF (16 character #)

“Fibre Address Menu” on page 40

Cancel

Selecting this function causes the “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40 to appear.

Port 0 Name

The number that appears is a unique address for the physical port. The address uses the World Wide ID convention which is a sixteen character number.

Port 1 Name

The number that appears is a unique address for the physical port. The address uses the World Wide ID convention which is a sixteen character number.

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Set Port 0 Fibre Address Menu

Table 18 shows the Set Port 0 Fibre Address menu.

Table 18. Set Port 0 Fibre Address

Function Next Menu

Cancel “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40 Set Hard Address “Set Hard Address Menu” on page 44 Use Soft Address “Use Soft Address Menu” on page 45

Cancel

Causes the “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40 to appear.

Set Hard Address

Causes the “Set Hard Address Menu” on page 44 to appear. Selecting the hard address option allows the operator to set the Arbitrated Loop Physical Address (AL_PA). A higher number designates lower priority. This is the standard method to set the address. Use this method unless specifically instructed otherwise.

Use Soft Address

Causes the “Use Soft Address Menu” on page 45 to appear. The soft address feature allows the drive to arbitrate the AL_PA number with other fibre devices.

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Set Port 1 Fibre Address Menu

Table 19 shows the Set Port 1 Fibre Address menu.

Table 19. Set Port 0 Fibre Address

Function Next Menu

Cancel “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40 Set Hard Address “Set Hard Address Menu” on page 44 Use Soft Address “Use Soft Address Menu” on page 45

Cancel

Causes the “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40 to appear.

Set Hard Address

Use Soft Address

Causes the “Use Soft Address Menu” on page 45 to appear. The soft address feature allows the drive to arbitrate the AL_PA number with other fibre devices.

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Set Hard Address Menu

Not all values in the range from 00 to FF are valid for an AL_PA. This menu will prompt you with the previous and next valid AL_PA values.

Table 20 shows the Set Hard Address menu.

Table 20. Set Hard Address

Function Next Menu

Cancel “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40 c — d — Save Data “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40

Notes:

1. Supplemental Message Line 1: <PORT n:26>

v n = the port number (0 or 1) v cd = the last AL_PA value saved (see 4 and 5 in Table 3 on page 10)

2. Supplemental Message Line 2: <ll - Valid Addr/Invalid - hh >

v ll - the next lower valid AL_PA. v Valid Addr/Invalid = indicates the cd address is valid or invalid. v hh = the next higher valid AL_PA.

Cancel

c Each enter increments the high order number (c). Selecting this option

d Each enter increments the low order number (c). Selecting this option

Save Data

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Causes the “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40 to appear.

increments the hexidecimal number. The number wraps from F to 0.

Saves port AL_PA and returns to “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40.

Use Soft Address Menu

Table 21 shows the Use Soft Address menu.

Table 21. Use Soft Address

Function Next Menu

Continue “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40

Continue

This function causes the “Fibre Address Menu” on page 40 to appear. It indicates that a soft address algorithm is to be used. It also sets the hard adress to FF.

Change Language Menu

Table 22 shows the Change Language menu.

Table 22. Change Language

Function Next Menu

Cancel “Services Menu” on page 33 English “Options Menu” on page 31 Spanish “Options Menu” on page 31 German “Options Menu” on page 31

Note: Supplemental Message Line 1: <none> Supplemental Message Line 2: <none>

Cancel

Causes the “Services Menu” on page 33 to appear.

Allows the operator to select the operator panel language.

The languages supported are English, German, or Spanish.

The service representative menus are always displayed in English.

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Statistics Menu

Table 23 shows the Statistics menu.

Table 23. Statistics

Function Next Menu

Cancel “Services Menu” on page 33 Show Statistics... “Show Statistics Menu” on page 47 Save “Statistics Menu”

Note: Supplemental Message Line 1: <none> Supplemental Message Line 2: <none>

Cancel

Causes the “Services Menu” on page 33 to appear.

Show Statistics

Causes “Show Statistics Menu” on page 47 to appear.

Save Causes the statistics to be saved in nonvolatile storage.

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Show Statistics Menu

Table 24 is an example of the Show Statistics menu.

Table 24. Show Statistics

Function Next Menu

Cancel “Statistics Menu” on page 46 Mounts to Drv “Show Statistics Menu” Priority Mnts “Show Statistics Menu” Magazine Mnts “Show Statistics Menu” Clean Mounts “Show Statistics Menu” PwrOnHrs “Show Statistics Menu”

Note: Supplemental Message Line 1: <none> Supplemental Message Line 2: <none>

Cancel

Causes the “Statistics Menu” on page 46 to appear.

Mounts to Drv

Displays the total number of times a cartridge had been mounted in Models B11/E11 drives.

Priority Mnts

Displays the total number of times a cartridge had been loaded in the Models B11/E11 priority cells.

Magazine Mnts

Displays the total number of times a cartridge had been loaded into any cells of Models B11/E11 magazines.

Clean Mounts

Displays the total number of times a cleaning cartridge had been loaded into the device.

Pwr On Hrs

Displays the total number of hours the device was powered on.

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Confirm Mode Change Menu

Table 25 shows the Confirm Mode Change menu.

Table 25. Confirm Mode Change

Function Next Menu

Cancel Previous menu

Proceed

Note: Supplemental Message Line 1: Unable to go offline Supplemental Message Line 2: Cancel or Reset

“Options Menu” on page 31 if no job, or Figure 12 if job is in progress.

When the Change Mode push button is pressed, this menu can be displayed when switching from operator to service representative mode or service representative to operator mode (dependent on job activity).

Cancel

Displays the previous menu that was active before the Change Mode push button is pressed.

Proceed

Forces the ports offline if going to service representative mode and no job was in progress. If a job was active at the time, it displayed a new menu as shown in Figure 12.

RESET DRIVE...

>CANCEL..

RESET DRIVE... FORCE ERROR DUMP...

Figure 12. Confirm Mode Change-Proceed Menu

Changing from service representative mode to operator mode restores the online status of the SCSI ports.

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The RESET DRIVE option results in job termination.

Attention: The device should be quiesced by the host (vary device offline) before taking the SCSI port offline, powering off the device, or entering service representative mode.

Chapter 4. Automatic Cartridge Facility (ACF) and Magazine

This chapter describes the Automatic Cartridge Facility (ACF) and the magazine.

ACF Description

Figure 13 shows the Automatic Cartridge Facility with a loaded magazine.

Figure 13. 3590 ACF and Magazine

The following lists the ACF components:

1 Operator Panel 2 Priority Cell 3 Magazine 4 Machine Side of Magazine 5 Magazine Cartridge Lock 6 Magazine Door 7 Lock Button

8 Magazine LEDs 9 Handle 10 Operator Side of Magazine

Note: The operator panel (see item 1) is located on top of the front bezel

above the ACF. It is moveable for easier viewing by the operator. The ACF holds a total of 10 cartridges. Cartridges are contained in both a magazine, and in a single priority cell (see item 2) which has a capacity of one cartridge. The ACF is attached to the tape subsystem mechanism.

ACF Functions

The ACF mechanical functions shown in Figure 13 on page 49 are as follows: v The magazine (see item3) has a capacity of 10 cartridges that can be

inserted and removed by hand. There is also a priority cell (see item 2) in the ACF. A single cartridge

may be inserted into the priority cell, thus allowing the ACF to process up to 11 cartridges.

v The magazine handle (see item 9) is used for transporting magazine and

for insertion or removal from the ACF. See “Inserting and Removing the Magazine in the 3590” on page 54.

Note: Do not touch the handle during operations. Doing so may cause job

v A magazine cartridge lock (see item 5) that the operator can use to open

or lock the door 6. The magazine cartridge lock should be locked (door locked) for Random mode and for transportation of the magazine. The magazine cartridge lock should be in the locked position when cartridges are present. It should be unlocked (door unlocked) when loading cartridges. When the magazine is inserted into the ACF, the cartridges are automatically unlocked and ready to be accessed depending on the operational mode selected. A magazine LED (see item 8) indicates that a cartridge occupies a slot. The operator may lock cartridges in the magazine, when the magazine is in the ACF, by pushing the lock button (see item 7).

interruptions.

Cartridge Storage Positions

The magazine has two cartridge storage positions as shown in Figure 14 on page 52. They are the import and the export positions. A cartridge is in the import position when the cartridge is inserted into the operator side (see item 10) of the magazine. You must insert the cartridge past the first detent, thus allowing the cartridge to stop on the second detent. This procedure places the leader block end of the cartridge closest to the machine side (see item 4)of the magazine.

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Notes:

1. A sensing device detects any cartridges positioned beyond the import

position and prevents operation of the cartridge transport.

2. Cartridges can be loaded or unloaded from the magazine from either side

of the magazine before it is installed in the 3590. All cartridges must be loaded with the label side up and the leader block towards the machine side of the magazine.

When the drive ejects a cartridge, in all modes except Random mode,a cartridge is placed in the export position. The cartridge can be removed, transferred to storage, or transferred to a different tape subsystem. The first detent holds the cartridge. In Random mode, the tape subsystem always places cartridges in the Import position in the magazine.

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ACF Magazine

Cartridge Magazine Positions

Figure 14 shows a partially loaded magazine. The magazine (see item 1) includes two cartridge positions.

Figure 14. Left View of the 3590 Magazine Cartridge Positions

The following lists the Magazine Cartridge positions:

1 Magazine 2 Cartridges 3 Magazine Door 4 Cartridge Lock 5 Import Position 6 Export Position 7 Label Positioning

A14U0003

Notes:

1. The magazine lock must be in the unlocked position to remove or insert

cartridges into the magazine. Item 4 indicates this.

2. Always insert cartridges into the magazine so the labels are orientated as

shown in item 7.

3. Cartridges are inserted into the magazine from the door side (see item 3)

of Figure 14.

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Import Position

The cartridge is inserted into the magazine (see item 5) until it comes to the second detent position towards the ACF.

Export Position

The cartridge is inserted into the magazine (see item 6) until it comes to the first detent position. The export position protrudes from the magazine body (away from the ACF).

Magazine Weight

The ACF magazine, 3M part 78-A068-2883-2, weighs 0.68 Kg (1.5 lbs) and each cartridge weighs 0.23 Kg (0.5 lbs).

Inserting and Removing Cartridges from the Magazine

Note: The magazine cartridge lock 4 in Figure 14 on page 52 must be in the

unlocked position before you insert or remove cartridges from the magazine. The door 3 of the magazine 1 will be damaged if cartridges are moved with the magazine lock in the locked position.

The cartridges are removed with the least effort by pressing the label end of the cartridge to the right while pulling out. (To the side of the magazine opposite the magazine lock.)

Note: Always engage the magazine lock 4 (Figure 14 on page 52) before you

transport a loaded magazine to avoid dropping the cartridges or shifting their position in the magazine.

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ACF Door and Lock Function

The magazine has a door (3 in Figure 14 on page 52) that extends along the entire length of the magazine. The door is located at the front left side of the magazine when viewed from the front. A hand-operated slider is located in the middle of the magazine frame. The two positions for the magazine lock are as follows:

Unlocked

The slider is towards the front of the magazine to enable insertion and removal of the cartridge from the magazine. The magazine door opens toward the left, permitting the insertion and removal of cartridges.

Locked

The slider is towards the back of the magazine. The Magazine is now locked for random mode of operation for the ACF or for transporting the magazine outside of the ACF.

Inserting and Removing the Magazine in the 3590

Figure 15 shows how to insert or remove the magazine from the ACF. Use two hands to load the magazine in the ACF as follows:

Figure 15. Inserting and Removing the magazine from the ACF

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Inserting the Magazine in the 3590

1. One hand holds the handle. The other hand holds the body of the

magazine at a 45° angle.

2. Insert the lower front of the magazine into the ACF as shown in Figure 15

on page 54 so that the front of the magazine is inside the ACF lip 1.

3. Pivot the magazine top towards the ACF, until the magazine is flush with

the front of the ACF.

4. Push the magazine handle into the ACF lockbar to secure the magazine in

the ACF.

Note: The ACF will automatically unlock the magazine cart. It will lock

when the magazine is correctly inserted. You must manually push the lock button (11, Figure 13 on page 49) if the mode selected requires a locked magazine.

Removing the Magazine from the 3590

Use two hands to remove the magazine from the ACF as follows:

1. Pull the magazine handle out of the ACF lockbar to release the magazine

from the ACF

2. Hold the handle with one hand and use your other hand to hold the body

of the magazine. Pivot the magazine top towards you until the magazine is at a 45° angle to the ACF

3. Lift the lower front of the magazine out of the ACF until the magazine is

clear of the ACF

Notes:

1. Use care when moving or storing a magazine. It should be set on its side

to prevent it from tipping over or falling when not in storage or loaded in the ACF.

2. Do not touch the magazine handle while the tape subsystem is processing

tape cartridges. Touching the magazine handle while the tape subsystem is operating may result in unexpected job interruptions.

Modes of Operation

The ACF has five modes of operation: Manual, Accumulate, Automatic, System, and Random.

Each mode and their operations are described in the following list:

Manual

Accumulate

Cartridge is fed to the drive loader individually each time.

Cartridge is put in the priority cell and output into the magazine.

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Automatic

System

Random and Random 2-LUN

ACF Notes

These note items are general in nature and cover many or all modes. Rather than repeating these notes in each mode description, they are shown here and referenced from the mode descriptions.

1. When the magazine is removed from the ACF, it is automatically locked.

2. In Random mode, a cartridge that is returned to the magazine is placed in

3. In Manual, Automatic, Accumulate, and System mode, a cartridge that is

4. To reuse a cartridge exported in the priority cell, either remove and

5. The feed mechanism for the ACF can access cartridges only in the import

6. If the ACF is disabled, the operator presses Start on the operator panel.

7. If, while unloading a cartridge to the magazine, the destination cell is

Cartridges that are put into the magazine are automatically fed into the drive loader one after another until the entire magazine is processed.

Cartridges that are put into the magazine are fed to the drive loader one after another under the attaching system’s command. This continues until the entire magazine is processed.

Note: Not all hosts support System mode.

Operates as a small library. All cartridge moves are made under the attaching system’s commands. Cartridges may be accessed and re-accessed in any order. Random mode is supported only on Model B11. Random 2-LUN mode is supported by Models E11 and B11.

Note: Not all hosts support Random mode.

When the magazine is placed in the ACF, it is automatically unlocked. If ACF Random mode is to be used, the operator must press the magazine lock button.

the import position, to be available for reuse by the attaching host.

returned to the magazine is placed in the export position.

reinsert the cartridge or push the cartridge back to the import position. Then, select Start on the Operator Panel.

position.

The ACF returns to the disabled state with no magazine in the ACF. Also when there is no cartridge in the import position in either the magazine or in the priority cell. This does not change the position of any cartridge. This does not constitute an error, and no error status is returned.

occupied, the ACF tries to unload the cartridge to the priority cell. (See Note 9 on page 57.)

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Manual Mode

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.) The cell-status indicator LED is set to alert (solid yellow) for the priority cell.

9. If the ACF tries to unload the cartridge to an occupied priority cell (in any

mode other than Random), and the priority cell is occupied, the ACF sets the cell status indicator LED to attention (flashing yellow) on all cells and disables the ACF (extra cartridge condition). Additionally the ATTN ACF message is displayed. In Random mode a Move Medium command specifying an already occupied priority cell as a target will be failed as a not-allowed request.

When the priority-cell cartridge is removed, the ACF will automatically transfer the previously blocked cartridge to the priority cell in export position. This happens for any mode other than Random. This does not require further operator intervention. The associated cell status information is reset.

Manual mode allows the operator to load a cartridge by operator action. Each time the operator presses Start, the ACF selects a cartridge from the appropriate cell and mounts it in the device. Only one cartridge is loaded for each operator action.

Terminology Note: Initial Conditions refers to actions the operator or attaching

host must take prior to attempting to initiate ACF activity. Enabling Conditions refers to the actions that begin ACF motion. Similarly Disabling Conditions refers to the actions that stop ACF activity.

When the ACF is operating in Manual mode, the following applies (see also “ACF Notes” on page 56):

v Initial conditions:

™

Manual mode must be selected from the SET

ACF MODE menu.

v Enabling condition: To enable Manual mode

– Insert a cartridge into the import position of the priority cell. – Press Start if there is a loadable cartridge in the magazine.

v Disabling conditions: The ACF becomes disabled in Manual mode when

any of the following occur: – The magazine cartridge is processed and returned to its original cell, and

there is no cartridge in the import position of the priority cell.

– The ACF is enabled from the operator by choosing Start, but the ACF

cannot detect a cartridge in the import position in the magazine.

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– An attention condition is detected in the ACF; for example, an extra

cartridge condition.

– The magazine is not installed; choosing Start causes the ACF to return to

the disabled state.

v Operation

1. If the ACF is disabled and in Manual mode, and the operator chooses

Start on the operator panel, the ACF becomes enabled. It then verifies that at least one cartridge is in the import position of the magazine. If so, the ACF indexes down the magazine until it finds the first cell with a cartridge in the import position. The ACF sets the cell-status indicator LED for that cell to in-use (steady green) and moves the cartridge from the cell to the device.

2. If the ACF is disabled in Manual mode with a cartridge placed in the

priority cell import position, the ACF loads the cartridge in the device. It then sets the cell-status indicator LED to in-use (steady green) for the priority cell.

3. If the ACF is enabled in Manual mode with a cartridge placed in the

priority cell, the ACF sets the cell-status to in-use. The indicator LED is steady green. When the ACF completes its current operation, the ACF automatically loads the priority cell as described in step 2.

4. When a cartridge that was loaded while in Manual mode is unloaded, it

is returned to its original cell if possible. The in-use indication is then turned off. If the original cell is occupied, the ACF turns off the in-use indicator LED and puts the cartridge in the priority cell, if possible. It then sets the priority cell status indicator LED to alert (steady yellow). If the priority cell is occupied, the ACF is disabled, and it presents check status (see step 9 on page 57). The cell-status indicator LEDs for all cells are set to attention (flashing yellow). An intervention message is posted on the operator panel.

Accumulate Mode

Some customers organize their operations so that certain subsystems focus on specific cartridge mounts. Thus, the entire device is dedicated to responding to servicing specific volumes that are requested by the attaching host. For this type of operation, the customer needs the ability to easily insert specific cartridges. And to allow processed specific mounts to accumulate in a hopper until it is convenient for the operator to retrieve a group of cartridges.

In Manual, Automatic, and System mode, cartridges are exported to the same ACF cell from which they were imported, if possible. This makes them convenient for processing scratch volumes. Accumulate mode differs in that cartridges are always imported from the priority cell, and exported to a

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

When the ACF is in Accumulate mode, the following applies (see also “ACF Notes” on page 56):

v Initial conditions

– Accumulate mode must be selected from the SET ACF MODE menu. – We recommend that, initially, the magazine be empty, even though this is

not a required condition.

– All magazine cells have the cell-status indicator LEDs set to in-use

(steady green). This indicates to the operators that they should not place cartridges in the magazine (only remove cartridges). This is to remind the operator that the entire magazine is reserved as the accumulate hopper.

v Enabling condition: Two ways to enable Accumulate mode follow:

– Insert a cartridge into the import position of the priority cell.

v Disabling conditions: The ACF becomes disabled in Accumulate mode as

follows: – The magazine is full, and the last imported cartridge is returned to the

priority cell.

– An attention condition is detected in the ACF; for example, an extra

cartridge condition.

v Operation:

1. If the ACF is disabled and in Accumulate mode, the ACF becomes

enabled when a cartridge is inserted in the import position of the priority cell.

2. When a cartridge is inserted into the priority cell, the cartridge sets the

cell-status indicator LED to in-use (steady green) for the priority cell. It then waits for the device to become available.

3. When the device is available, the cartridge is loaded in the device, and

the priority cell indicator LED is turned off.

4. When a cartridge is unloaded from the drive, it is moved to the

magazine. The ACF places the cartridge in the top cell of the magazine unless that cell is occupied. If the top cell is occupied, the ACF searches down the magazine for the next available cell. Each cartridge is placed in the export position.

5. When the last available cell in the magazine is filled, the ACF warns the

operator by activating all magazine cell-status indicator LEDs. They show alert (steady yellow). If another cartridge is unloaded, it is placed

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Automatic Mode

Automatic mode provides the operator a mechanism to keep the drive continually fed with cartridges from the magazine. After enabling the ACF, it automatically feeds cartridges to the device until all the cartridges in the magazines are processed. The operator can supply specific cartridges to an application by inserting the cartridge into the priority cell. The priority cell cartridge is automatically the next cartridge to be loaded into the device, provided a load operation is not currently in progress. When the specific cartridge is loaded, the ACF automatically resumes processing cartridges from the magazine.

Processed cartridges can be removed from the magazine, and unprocessed cartridges can be added, without disturbing the ACF. The ACF locates each unprocessed cartridge.

When the ACF is in Automatic mode, the following applies (see also “ACF Notes” on page 56):

v Initial conditions:

v Enabling Conditions: Two ways to enable Automatic mode follow:

v Disabling conditions: The ACF is disabled in Automatic mode as follows:

v Operation

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

– Automatic mode must be selected from the SET ACF MODE menu. – The ACF is initialized so the top of the magazine is considered the

current cell.

– Choosing Start on the operator panel, if there is a loadable cartridge in

the magazine

– Inserting a cartridge in the import position of the priority cell.

– A magazine or a priority cartridge is processed and returned to its

original cell. No cartridge is present in the import position of the magazine or the priority cell.

– The ACF is enabled because the operator chose Start. However, the ACF

cannot detect a cartridge in the import position in either the magazine or the priority cell.

– An attention condition is detected in the ACF; for example, there is an

extra cartridge in the magazine.

1. If the ACF is disabled and in Automatic mode, and the operator chooses

Start on the operator panel, the ACF becomes enabled. It verifies that there is at least one cartridge in the import position of the magazine. If

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System Mode

so, the ACF indexes down the magazine until it finds the first cell with a cartridge in the import position. The ACF sets the cell-status indicator LED for that cell to in-use (steady green) and moves the cartridge from the cell to the device.

2. If the ACF is disabled and in Automatic mode and a cartridge is placed

in the import position of the priority cell, the ACF is enabled. It then loads the cartridge in the device, and sets the cell-status indicator LED to in-use (steady green) for the priority cell.

3. If a cartridge is placed in the priority cell while the ACF is enabled and

in Automatic mode, the ACF sets the cell-status to in-use. The in-use indicator LED of the priority cell is (steady green). When the ACF completes its current operation, it automatically loads the priority cell as described in step 2.

4. When a cartridge that was loaded while in Automatic mode is

unloaded, it is returned to its original cell, if possible. The in-use indicator LED for that cell is then turned off. The ACF then searches the magazine for the next cell in the import position and loads it in the device. This process repeats until the ACF cannot find another cartridge to load.

System mode provides the operator an additional mechanism to keep the drive continually loaded with cartridges from the magazine. When the ACF is enabled, and the first cartridge loaded, subsequent load commands are under the control of the attaching host. The ACF loads one cartridge in response to each of these system commands until all the cartridges in the magazine are processed.

System mode does not preclude specific mount requests from the attaching host. The operator can supply specific cartridges to an application by inserting the cartridge in the priority cell. The priority cell cartridge is automatically the next cartridge to be loaded in the device, provided a load operation is not currently in progress. When the specific cartridge is complete, the ACF automatically resumes processing cartridges from the magazine under system control.

Processed cartridges can be removed from the magazine, and unprocessed cartridges can be added, without disturbing the ACF. The ACF locates each unprocessed cartridge.

When the ACF is in System mode, the following applies (see also “ACF Notes” on page 56): v Initial conditions

– System mode must be selected from the SET ACF MODE menu.

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– The ACF is initialized so the top cell of the magazine is considered the

current cell location.

v Enabling conditions: Two ways to enable System mode follow:

– Select Start ACF on the operator panel if there is a loadable cartridge in

the magazine.

– Insert a cartridge in the import position of the priority cell.

v Disabling conditions: The ACF becomes disabled in System mode as

follows: – A magazine or priority cartridge is processed and returned to its original

cell. There is no cartridge in the import position of the magazine or priority cell.

– The ACF is enabled because the operator chose Start. And the ACF

cannot detect a cartridge in the import position in either the magazine or the priority cell.

– An attention condition is detected in the ACF; for example, extra

cartridge condition.

v Operation:

1. If the ACF is disabled and in System mode, and the operator chooses

Start on the operator panel, the ACF then becomes enabled. It then verifies that there is at least one cartridge in the import position of the magazine. If so, the ACF indexes down the magazine until it finds the first cell with a cartridge in the import position. The ACF sets the cell-status indicator LED for that cell to in-use (steady green) and moves the cartridge from the cell to the device.

2. If the ACF is disabled, in System mode, with a cartridge placed in the

priority cell import position, the ACF loads the cartridge in the device. It then sets the cell-status indicator LED to in-use (steady green) for the priority cell.

3. The ACF sets the cell to in-use if a cartridge is placed in the priority cell

while the ACF is enabled and in System mode. The cell-status indicator LED is (steady green). When the ACF completes its current operation, it automatically loads the priority cell as described in step 2.

4. When the system completes processing a cartridge, it issues a Load

command. The ACF unloads the old cartridge and returns it to its original cell, if possible, and turns off the in-use indicator LED for that cell. The ACF waits in enabled state until it receives a Load command or until a cartridge is inserted in the priority cell. In the case of the Load command, the ACF searches the magazine for the next cell in the import position and loads it to the device. This process repeats until the ACF cannot find another cartridge to load.

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Random and Random 2-LUN Modes

Random mode is designed to act as a small, self-contained library of up to 10 cartridges, controlled by the attaching host. The attaching host uses the SCSI Medium Mover commands to select a cartridge from a given cell and move it to its destination cell. Control of the source and destination cells are left entirely to the attaching host.

Random 2-LUN mode behaves the same as Random mode. The 2-LUN allows software to control the ACF in a different manner. To determine if 2-LUN mode is required, refer to your software documentation.

Random mode is supported only on Model B1A. Random 2-LUN mode is supported by Models E1A and B1A.

Being in Random mode does not preclude attaching host requests for specific mounts. Requests for specific cartridges to be mounted can be satisfied by inserting the specific cartridge in the priority cell. In Random mode, the priority cell is simply another addressable cell. The ACF notifies the attaching host of the presence of a cartridge in the priority cell. However, the attaching host must specifically address that cell to access the cartridge.

To ensure the integrity of the library, the magazine has a lock on the magazine. The magazine lock prevents the addition or removal of cartridges from the magazine after the magazine is installed in the ACF and locked. The ACF senses the state of the magazine lock. It does not permit Random mode to be enabled unless the magazine lock is set to the locked position. A sensor on the ACF allows the unit to determine that the magazine is not installed or that it was removed. This disables Random mode.

Because the magazine must be locked in Random mode, the priority cell is used as an I/O port to the library. In this mode, it will add or remove cartridges from the magazine without having to violate the integrity of the locked magazine. The attaching host can move cartridges from the priority cell to any empty magazine cell (or the device). It can also move cartridges from a magazine cell (or the device) to the priority cell. Library inventory and the control of the inventory are entirely the responsibility of the attaching host.

If a Move Medium or Read Element Status command is issued, with no magazine present, or with the magazine unlocked, the command fails with a permanent error.

When the ACF is in Random mode, the following applies (see also “ACF Notes” on page 56):

v Initial conditions

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– Random mode must be selected from the SET ACF MODE menu.

v Enabling conditions: Random mode is enabled if all the following

conditions are met:

– The magazine is installed in the ACF. – The magazine lock is in the locked state. – A valid Move Medium command is received.

v Disabling conditions: The ACF is disabled in Random mode if one of the

following conditions are met:

– The magazine is removed from the ACF. – The magazine is unlocked. – An attention condition is detected in the ACF; for example, extra

cartridge condition.

v Operation:

1. When first enabled in Random mode, the ACF waits for attaching host

commands.

2. All magazine cell-status indicator LEDs are set to in-use (steady green).

The in-use indicator LEDs remain on unless Random mode is disabled. The priority cell cell-status indicator LED is activated as it is used.

3. All cartridge movement is under control of the attaching host by using

the Medium Mover commands.

4. The ACF honors the Prevent Allow Media Removal command. It does

not allow operator-initiated export of cartridges any time the command has specified Prevent Media Removal.

5. The priority cell has an assigned element address and can be accessed

by the accessor under attaching host control. If an operator inserts a cartridge in the priority cell, the ACF notifies the attaching host. The ACF will not access the cartridge in the priority cell unless commanded by the attaching host.

6. If a cartridge that was loaded while in Random mode is unloaded, it

may not always be returned to its cell of origin. The attaching host controls the cartridge location. When the cartridge is placed in a magazine cell, it is placed in the import position.

Cell Status Indicator LEDs

This section describes the operation of the cell status indicator LEDs for the ACF and the priority cell. It also describes the conditions that are identified by the indicator LEDs. The indicator LED operations are described under the following headings:

v “Cell Status: Flashing Yellow–Attention indicator LED” on page 65. v “Cell Status: Steady Yellow–Alert Conditions” on page 66.

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v “Cell Status: Steady Green–In-Use Indicator LED” on page 66.

Cell Status: Flashing Yellow–Attention indicator LED

The device requires operator assistance. Table 26 describes the Attention condition. There will be a corresponding operator panel ATTN ACF message in the case where the LEDs indicate attention.

Table 26. Cell Status Indicator LEDs Flashing Yellow–Attention Indicator LED

Indicator LED State Description of the Condition

All 11 LEDs -- magazine LEDs and the priority cell LED -- are flashing yellow (Accumulate, Automatic, Manual, and System modes) or all 10 magazine LEDs are flashing yellow (Random mode).

Further activity is stopped. Requires operator attention such as installing the magazine, locking or unlocking the magazine, clearing a cartridge jam, and so on. Once the condition is cleared the LEDs return to normal after Start is selected. Typical supplemental messages to ATTN ACF include extra cartridge, picker error, and export error.

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Cell Status: Steady Yellow–Alert Conditions

This condition does not immediately preclude machine operation, but may, unless the condition is cleared soon. Table 27 describes the Alert condition:

Table 27. Cell Status Indicator LEDs Steady Yellow–Alert Conditions

Indicator LED State Description of the Condition

Accumulate, Automatic, Manual, or System modes only–Magazine Not Installed or is locked. LEDs return to normal when condition is cleared.

All 10 magazine LEDs are steady yellow

Priority cell LED is steady yellow

Automatic, or System modes only–Magazine Processed - no cartridges are in the import position in the magazine or the priority cell. LEDs return to normal when condition is cleared.

Accumulate mode only–Magazine Full - Warns the operator to remove the full magazine and replace it with one that is not full. LEDs return to normal when Start is selected.

Priority Cell Demount - Instructs the operator to remove the cartridge in the priority cell.

Cell Status: Steady Green–In-Use Indicator LED

The indicated cells are in use by the ACF or the program. Table 28 describes the in-use condition:

Table 28. Cell Status Indicator LEDs Steady Green–In-Use Indicator

Indicator LED State Description of the Condition

One magazine LED or priority cell LED is steady green

Multiple magazine LEDs are steady green

Automatic, System and Manual modes only–Indicates that the designated cell is reserved for a cartridge that is presently in the drive.

Random or Accumulate modes only–Indicates that the designated cells are reserved. Do not put a cartridge in a cell that shows a green LED.

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Chapter 5. Cleaning Procedures

Clean the tape path and the cartridges. This prevents errors that are caused by dirt. A cleaning cartridge is shipped with the first B1A and B11 in each installation. Replace the cleaning cartridge after 100 uses. You can keep track of the usage number by marking the label provided with each cartridge.

Note: The 3590 cleaning cartridge, IBM part 05H4435, or equivalent, is for use

only in a 3590 tape subsystem. Properly label all cleaner cartridges for

their intended use. Its physical characteristics identify the 3590 cleaning cartridge readily. The black case has two gray plastic inserts (see item 1) which have identifier notches (see item 2) that are unique only to the 3590 cleaner cartridge. The leader block (see item 3) is also gray. The 3590 cleaning cartridge, like the 3590 data cartridge, has a finger notch (see item 4). Use it to grasp the cartridge.

Figure 16. Bottom View of a Cleaning Cartridge

Figure 16 shows a 3590 cleaning cartridge. This is for illustration purposes only.

Attention: Do not use a china-marking (grease) pencil on the label.

Insert only clean and undamaged cleaning cartridges into a tape subsystem.

Cleaning cartridge components from the bottom view:

1 gray plastic inserts 2 identifier notches 3 leader block 4 finger notch

Cleaning the Tape Path

The drive will display a *CLEAN message and display a CLEAN ICON after processing a predetermined amount of tape, or when reaching certain conditions. If this message is displayed, clean the drive tape path immediately to keep the drive in good operating condition.

Model B11/E11

Separate cleaning procedures exist depending on whether you clean the tape path in Random mode or the other modes.

v To clean the tape path in Random mode, at a time that is appropriate for

the software application, use the operator panel to change the ACF mode from Random mode to Manual mode. Ensure that no cartridges are loaded in the drive before changing to manual mode. Manual mode operations from the priority cell do not require unlocking of the magazine. Insert the cleaning cartridge into the priority cell.

Cleaning cartridges automatically export to the priority cell when the cleaning is complete. At that time, change the ACF mode back to Random mode. The operator may choose to vary the drive offline during the cleaning period. The software application may inventory the ACF again at this time. Optionally, the software application may also re-verify the cartridge’s internal labels by reading the cartridges.

v To clean the tape path in Manual, Accumulate, Automatic, or System

modes, place a cleaning cartridge into the priority cell. The drive automatically loads the cleaning cartridge. The cleaning cartridge completes its cycle, then unloads into the priority cell.

Model B1A/E1A

In a library such as the IBM 3494 and 3495, the library usually can be configured to automatically clean the drive. If the drive is not in a library that

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

Cleaning Notification

Two types of cleaning notification are available:

v Operator Panel Cleaning Notification v SCSI interface cleaning notification

The sections that follow describe each type of notification.

Operator Panel Cleaning Notification

When the 3590 determines that it needs cleaning with a cleaning cartridge, it generates a Clean message. The operator panel displays the Clean message when a cartridge is unloaded.

SCSI and Fibre Channel Interface Cleaning Notification

When the 3590 determines that it needs cleaning with a cleaning cartridge, it generates SCSI Request Sense and Log Sense data. For more information, refer to IBM 3590 High Performance Tape Subsystem Hardware Reference Manual.

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Cleaning the Tape Cartridge

Before you insert a cartridge into a drive or a magazine, inspect the cartridge for damage or dirt. Damaged or dirty cartridges can reduce subsystem reliability and cause the loss of recorded data. If dirt appears on the cartridge, wipe the outside surfaces. Especially wipe the sides of the cartridge, with a lint-free cloth (IBM part 2108930). Lightly moisten the cloth with IBM Tape Unit Cleaner, 05H3929.

For cleaning magazines, see “Cleaning the Magazine” on page 71.

Attention: Do not allow any liquid (which includes cleaning fluid) to contact the tape.

Ensure that all cartridge surfaces are dry and that the leader block is snapped into place before you load the cartridge.

Figure 17. Cleaning the Tape Cartridge

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Cleaning the Magazine

The High Performance Cartridge Tape and Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape subsystems are highly refined mechanical devices. To maintain the maximum performance, the operator should take time to inspect and clean the magazine and the cartridges. Damaged or dirty magazines or cartridges can reduce subsystem reliability and cause the loss of recorded data.

Monitor the conditions of all magazines and cartridges for contaminants. v Before inserting a magazine into the ACF, inspect the magazine for

contaminants. Wipe the exterior of the magazine with a lint-free cloth (PN

2108930) lightly moistened with Tape Unit Cleaner (PN 05H3929).

v Before inserting cartridges into a magazine, inspect the magazine cartridge

storage cells for contaminates. Wipe the interior surfaces of the cartridge slots with a lint-free cloth (PN 2108930) lightly moistened with Tape Unit Cleaner (PN 05H3929).

v Inspect all cartridges when either inserting or removing them from the

magazine. Clean any cartridge that has contaminates on the external surfaces. See “Cleaning the Tape Cartridge” on page 70 for procedures to clean the tape cartridges.

Note: Inspect cartridges and magazines when they are removed from a clean

environment. Clean them of any contaminates that may be present

before they may be inserted into a tape subsystem.

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Chapter 6. Identifying Subsystem Problems

This chapter identifies some of the problems that can occur with the Subsystem.

Unable to Insert a Tape Cartridge

If you cannot insert a tape cartridge in the drive, perform the following steps:

1. Inspect the tape cartridge for damage. See “Damaged Cartridges” on

page 87.

2. Try to load another cartridge in the tape subsystem.

If the new cartridge can be inserted in the drive, the original cartridge may be defective. Inspect the cartridge for damage.

If the cartridge is not damaged but it cannot be inserted, call your service representative.

FID or ATTN on the Message Display

If an error code appears on the message display, record all codes that are displayed for future reference.

FID message

See “Appendix B. FID Messages” on page 101 for operator action.

ATTN See “FID and ATTN Supplemental Messages” on page 23.

If there is a problem on the ACF, perform the recovery action for the ACF before you attempt any recovery action on the drive. (The ATTN ACF indicator on the operator panel is flashing or all LEDs are flashing.) Go to “ACF Recovery Procedure” on page 77 and perform those procedures.

Tape Drive is Not Ready

If the tape subsystem is not ready at load point, perform the following steps:

1. If the cartridge is not inserted correctly, remove the cartridge and insert it

again. If the cartridge fails to load in the tape subsystem, remove the cartridge and inspect it for correct type or damage. See “Chapter 7. 3590 High Performance Cartridge Tape and Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape” on page 79 and “Damaged Cartridges” on page 87.

2. If a FID or ATTN message appears on the message display, record the

code, select Unload, and try the operation again.

3. If the drive does not become ready, and no messages are displayed, call

your service representative. If a FID or ATTN message appears on the message display, record the code message and see “FID or ATTN on the Message Display” on page 73.

Leader Block Detaches from the Tape

Figure 18 shows a cartridge with a detached leader block.

Figure 18. Tape cartridge with a Detached Leader Block

1 Magnetic Tape 2 Leader Block 3 File-Protect Selector

Replace the leader block 2 on the magnetic tape 1 by using the materials in the leader block repair kit (see “Tape Supplies” on page 89). The procedure to reattach the leader block is in “Leader Block Replacement” on page 90. The leader block may be stuck in the threading mechanism.

Notes:

1. The replacement leader block must be an exact replacement for either the

High Performance Cartridge Tape or the Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape.

2. Use care in aligning the tape leader, the insert, and the leader block to

ensure proper loading of the repaired cartridge.

If the leader block does not come out of the drive when you remove the cartridge, do not use the drive.

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Replacement of the leader block is a temporary repair. It allows the operator to insert the cartridge, with the file-protect selector (see item3) set to the file-protect position, once. This, in turn, allows the data to be copied to a new cartridge. After you repair the leader block and recover the data, do not use the cartridge again.

SCSI Bus Problems

See “SCSI Bus” on page 105.

Fibre Channel Problems

See “Fibre Channel” on page 109.

Unloading a Tape Cartridge after a Power Failure

The normal tape subsystem process will unload a tape cartridge as soon as power is restored to the device. An exception occurs with a FID 1 condition. If the device fails to unload a tape cartridge after a power failure, select Unload Drive on the operator panel and press Enter:

v If the drive unloads the cartridge, remove it by grasping the finger notch

(see item 4 in Figure 16 on page 67).

v If the drive does not unload the cartridge and a FID or ATTN message

appears on the display, report the message to your service representative. See “FID or ATTN on the Message Display” on page 73.

Tape Winds Completely Out of the Cartridge

Call your service representative. If a FID or ATTN message appears on the message display, record the code and report it to your service representative. See “FID or ATTN on the Message Display” on page 73.

Tape Does Not Unload

If the tape does not unload from the loader or the priority cell, perform the following steps:

1. Select Unload from the Options Menu and press Enter.

2. If an error code or a FID message appears on the message display, record

the error code or FID message and select Unload Drive and press Enter again.

3. If the drive does not rewind or unload, call your service representative. If

a FID or ATTN message appears on the message display, record the code and see “FID or ATTN on the Message Display” on page 73.

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Message Display is Blank

If the message display is blank, perform the following steps:

1. If power is not supplied to the rack or device, correct the problem before

you proceed to the next step.

2. To turn on the main power supply, if the main service power to the

subsystem is not on, follow the operating procedures for your host system.

3. If the message display is blank after this procedure, call your service

representative.

Tape/Drive Read or Write Problems

See “Appendix A. Media/Hardware Problem Isolation” on page 99.

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ACF Recovery Procedure

ACFs with flashing attention indicator LEDs, or ACFs with continuous attention indicator LEDs that are not flashing, use the recovery procedures that are listed below. Perform the recovery procedure that is appropriate for your loader’s condition.

Attention Indicator LED Flashes

If the attention indicator LED flashes, do the following:

1. Remove the cartridge from the feed position (if present).

2. Add cartridges to the magazine if the loader is in Auto or System mode.

3. Press the Enter button, select Start and press Enter to resume operation.

Further operator service is required during the recovery situation if one of the following conditions occurs: v A cartridge in the drive is returned to the feed position. Remove the

cartridge, select start, and press the Enter button again to resume operation.

v In Manual or System mode, an attempt is made to load the same cartridge

that was processed. If the same cartridge will be used again, remove and reinsert it. Press the Enter switch to resume operations.

Note: A corrected problem cancels the attention indicator LED.

Attention Indicator LEDs On Continuously (Not Flashing)

1. If a FID or ATTN message appears on the display, record the code for

future reference.

2. Initiate a manual recovery attempt by pressing the Unload switch. The

recovery is successful if the attention indicator LED on the loader is turned off. If the attention indicator LED on the loader begins flashing, perform the procedure that is listed in “Attention Indicator LED Flashes”.

3. If the attention indicator LED on the loader remains on continuously after

you press the Unload switch three times, issue a VARY ONLINE command. This command is issued to the operating system from the host operator’s console. (When the subsystem presents error information, it posts an error message.) This step must be performed from an operating system that currently has a path access to this device.

If the attention indicator LED remains on continuously, continue with the following steps: v Issue a VARY OFFLINE command from the host operator’s console of

the operating system.

v Issue a VARY ONLINE command to the operating system from the host

operator’s console.

v If a FID or ATTN message appears on the operator panel, record the

code and report it to your service representative.

4. If the attention indicator LED remains on continuously after you repeat the

recovery procedure three times, call your service representative. If a FID or

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ATTN message appears on the message display, record the error code and report it to your service representative.

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Chapter 7. 3590 High Performance Cartridge Tape and Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape

The 3590 tape drive has a bidirectional read/write head with a recording format of 256 tracks for Exx models and 128 tracks for Bxx models. Both series of models concurrently processes 16 tracks per group. The bidirectional head writes 16 tracks from the load point to the physical end of tape. It then writes 16 tracks from the physical end of tape back to the load point. To eliminate the rewind operation, fully written tapes are always positioned at the load point.

Attention: Do not degauss a cartridge tape. Degaussing the tape will erase the servo tracks and make the cartridge unusable. Run a Data Security Erase if the data on the tape needs to be physically erased. This physically overwrites the data on the tape without damaging the servo tracks.

Figure 19 is for illustration purposes only. Note that items 4 and 5 are dependent on the supply source.

Figure 19. IBM 3590 High Performance Cartridge Tape

The following lists the individual components of the High Performance Cartridge Tape:

v 1 Leader block (blue for High Performance Cartridge Tape and green for

Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape)

v 2 Reel of magnetic tape

v 3 Leader block latch v 4 File-protect selector (dependent on supplier) v 5 File-protect selector (dependent on supplier) v 6 Cartridge case (black) v 7 Labels v 8 Identification notches (blue for High Performance Cartridge Tape and

green for Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape)

Note: The leader block (see item 1) is shown unlatched with a length of

tape (see item 2) which extends from the cartridge. This is for illustration purposes only. Do not unlatch the leader block from the cartridge.

The drive mechanism unlatches the tape leader block when a cartridge is inserted into a tape drive. It then pulls the tape leader out of the cartridge, and threads the tape onto a non-removable machine reel in the drive for automatic load.

Each data cartridge includes a file-protect selector which, when set, prevents data from being written on or erased from the tape by a tape device.

In tape libraries, the library vision system identifies the types of cartridges during an inventory operation. The vision system reads a volume serial number (VOLSER) label on the edge of the cartridge. The VOLSER is a bar-code label that contains from one to six characters. It has blanks padded on the right for a VOLSER with fewer than six characters. The media type is indicated with an appended seventh character. See Table 29.

Table 29. Media Types

3590 Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape K 3590 High Performance Cartridge Tape J 3490E Enhanced Capacity Cartridge System Tape E Standard 3480 Cartridge System Tape 1 Note: Use of a label without the seventh character J or K is recommended for Model C12 and

C14 (refer to IBM TotalStorage Silo Compatible Tape Frame 3590 Introduction, Planning, and User’s Guide for more information). Characters can be uppercase A–Z and numerics 0–9.

Place the VOLSER label entirely within the label recess on the cartridge. It must be flat to within 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) over the length of the label and have no folds, missing pieces, tears, or any extraneous markings. Failure to follow these placement requirements will result in degraded readability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Contents

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Laser Safety and Compliance

Preface

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Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. A14, C10, and C14 Control Unit Operator Panel

Chapter 3. Drive Operator Panel and Controls

Operator Panel Display

Fiducials

Drive Power

Indicators and Icons

Processor Check Indicator

File Protected Icons

Tape Position Indicator

Dump Icon

Clean Icon

Intervention Messages

Message Priority and Display Rules

Message Action Term Definitions

Message Priorities

Message Life Cycle Rules

FID and ATTN Supplemental Messages

Operator Panel Menus

Operator Flow Chart

Operator Menus

Options Menu

Set ACF Mode Menu

Services Menu

Set Online Menu

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Confirm Offline Menu

Set Address Menu

Set Port 0 Address Menu

Set Port 1 Address Menu

Fibre Address Menu

Show Node Name Menu

Show Port Names Menu