Ibm Tape Library Magstar 3494 User Manual

Magstar 3494 Tape LibraryOperator GuideGA32-0280-09IBM

Start the Library Manager and Host Recovery Procedure (MVS/BLTSEnvironment) ...266DFSMS System Managed Tape Messages ...

Note: If the inventory update is not enabled, select Perform Inventory Updatefrom the Commands pull-down (see “Using the Commands Pull-Down”on page 15

Summary pop-up window (Figure 43 on page 98) shows the Convenience I/OMode of Import or Insert.Using the Convenience Input⁄Output Station Import ModeW

for validating the ranges that have been defined for physical volumes. J-typecartridges that are not in a VTS range of stacked volumes will be inserted

Using the High-Capacity Input/Output FacilityAttention: Never place Exported Stacked Volumes into the High CapacityInput/Output Facility, as this will

5. Press the Auto mode button on the operator panel.6. Observe the Auto mode LED on the operator panel. The LED flashes until thelibrary is in Auto mod

v Exported Stacked Volumes that were used in an Import operation from theImport categoryv VTS stacked volumes being ejectedv Native 3590 cartridges be

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Chapter 6. Advanced Operating ProceduresThe advanced operating procedures for the 3494 are described in this chapter.Table 6 shows the advanced operat

Table 6. Quick Reference to Advanced Operating Procedures (continued)Task ReferenceUsing the VTS Physical device mount historyselection“VTS Physical D

Table 6. Quick Reference to Advanced Operating Procedures (continued)Task ReferenceCancel Export/Import “Cancel Export/Import” on page 207.Inventoryin

Figures1. IBM 3494 Tape Libraries ... 32. Control Unit Frame Functional Components, 3490E (Front View) . . . . 53. Control Unit Frame

Table 6. Quick Reference to Advanced Operating Procedures (continued)Task ReferenceRemoving a cartridge from the gripper “Cartridge Removal from the G

1 System Menu IconThis horizontal line, when selected with a single click of the pointing device,causes a pull-down window (see Figure 37) with an e

2 Title BarThis area, at the top of each window, contains the window title.Note: By clicking on the title bar and holding down the pointing devicebu

unshaded part of the scroll bar) shows the position and the size of thevisible information in relation to the information that is available. As thewin

13 Action BarThe action bar is the primary window containing keywords that, whenselected, cause a pull-down window to be displayed.Click on the desi

2. Click on the object using button 2 or 4 to select and lock the pointer on theobject.3. Rotate the ball to move the object. This action is also

To select and move an object on the screen, do the following:1. Gently press the trackpoint (3 in Figure 39) to position the pointer on theobject.2.

Extended helpProvides general information about the Operator menu. Click on Extendedhelp from the Help pull-down menu (or select and press Enter). You

ServicesSearch through the help windows.OptionsExpand or contract the list of available help windows or display the list ofhelp windows you have viewe

Ctrl+F10Activates the Operator menu action bar.Ctrl+PgUpDisplays the text to the left of the window.Ctrl+PgDnDisplays the text to the right of the win

54. Switching Pop-Up Window ...10755. Dual Active Accessor Status Pop-Up Window — Enabling ...10756. Mark Accessor Active Pop-Up Wi

Using the Operator MenuThe Operator menu (see Figure 42) is displayed after the following:v The library manager is powered on.v The Copyright panel is

OptionsProvides various subsystem options (see “Using the Options Pull-Down” onpage 226).Help Provides general help (see “Using the Help Pull-Down” on

Operator menuCauses the operator menu to be displayed when in service mode.Switch active library manager to standbyAllows the operator to manually swi

The library manager continues to accept commands from the host. The commandsare either performed (immediate non-motion, non-mount commands) or queued(

Online state or to make a selection. Selections that are not possible are disabled(dimmed). See Figure 45.While in Online mode, the library manager is

OfflineSelect Offline for the cartridge accessor to complete all queued requests. Noadditional requests are accepted. During the processing of queued

If no intervention-required conditions exist, the instruction is reduced in contrast(dimmer) from other items. The Offline Request pop-up window has t

Switch Active Library Manager to StandbyNote: This selection is only available when the high availability model is installedand the standby library ma

When the system status screen is displayed, the switch over is complete.AccessorsSwitch Active Accessor to StandbyNote: This selection is only availab

Enable Dual Active AccessorsNote: This selection is only available when the dual active accessors feature isinstalled.The enable dual active accessors

109. Enable Inventory Update Dialog Box...177110. Perform Inventory Update Dialog Box ...178111. Inventory Update Status Box ..

Once you select an accessor to leave active, the library manager displays the DualActive Accessor Status Pop-Up Window. See Figure 57.Lockup Library M

If you select Cancel, the shutdown request is ended and the pop-up window isclosed. If you enter a valid password and select OK,anAre you sure? query

The Status pull-down selections are as follows:Operational statusDisplays the status. (See “Operational Status” on page 111.)Component availability st

VTS Physical device mount historyDisplays VTS Physical device Mount history (See Figure 74 onpage 128.)VTS Logical Mounts per hourDisplays VTS Logical

Pending Operations shows the number of pending operations for the followingrequests:v Mounts and demountsv Ejects and insertsv Auditsv Cleansv Exports

Figure 62. (Part 2 of 3) Operational Status Pop-Up Window (single accessor systems)Chapter 6. Advanced Operating Procedures 113

Database Dual Write shows whether the database dual-write function is enabled. Itindicates Disabled, Enabled,orNot installed.Dual Active Accessors Fea

Port Initialization shows status of the tape subsystem control unit ports and directattach ports. It indicates whether a port is a Direct Attach or Co

Convenience Input⁄Output StationThe station’s availability is shown by 1, 0, or———,where 1 indicatesavailable, 0 indicates not available, and———indica

Ports Figure 65, and Figure 66 show part of the tape subsystem pictorialpresentation. Subsystem 1 in the figure represents the left-most tapesubsystem

163. Active Session ...255164. Changing Sessions ...255165. Session Pull-down Menu ...256166. DC

subsystems are represented by a figure that looks similar to a 16 drive3490E tape subsystem. Each subsystem is presented separately in thewindow. The d

this field displays the frame number. For a LAN-attached VTS, ″B18″ isdisplayed since the VTS processor is in a rack not attached to the libraryframes.

The Performance Statistics window displays the following statistics on the 3494:v The number of mounts for the previous 7 daysv The number of mounts f

The Performance Statistics window has the following pull-downs available from itsaction bar:RefreshRefreshes or updates the contents of the window imm

Accessor Mounts per HourFigure 70 shows the Accessor Mounts per Hour window.The Accessor Mounts per Hour window displays a graph showing the number of

VTS Active DataThe Active Data window (Figure 71) displays a graph showing the amount of activedata, amount of free storage, maximum active data, and

Free Storageis the total capacity of all empty stacked volumes in the librarycalculated by using a compression ratio as described for Maximum Active D

VTS Data FlowFigure 72 shows the VTS Data Flow window.The VTS Data Flow window displays a graph showing the amount of data written toand read from the

VTS Mount Hit DataFigure 73 shows the VTS Mount Hit Data window.The VTS Mount Hit Data window displays a graph showing how logical mountshave been acc

The VTS Mount Hit Data window has the following pull-downs available from itsaction bar:RefreshRefreshes or updates the contents of the window immedia

PrefaceThis book provides information for the new operator and for the experiencedoperator to use the IBM Magstar 3494 Tape Library. If you are a new

VTS Physical Device Mount HistoryFigure 74 shows the VTS Physical Device Mount History window.The VTS Physical Device Mount History Data window displa

To close the window, select Close from the system menu icon (upper-left corner ofthe window).VTS Logical Mounts Per HourFigure 75 shows the VTS Logica

VTS Active Data DistributionFigure 76 shows the VTS Active Data Distribution window.The VTS Active Data Distribution window displays a graph showing t

Using the System SummaryThe System Summary window (see Figure 77) provides an overview of important3494 information.The System Summary window contains

v Volumes presentv Openedv UnknownConvenience I/O ModeShows the mode setting for the Convenience I/O station. Possible modesettings are:v Insertv Impo

standby LM is functional. Disabled indicates the standby LM is notfunctional and causes the overall system to report Degraded. Not Installedindicates

is established and is active. Not initialized indicates communication on thisport is not established or is lost. Not installed indicates installation

LAN StatusThe LAN Status pop-up window provides information on the status of the hostsattached to the library system via LAN. Figure 78 shows the LAN

Previously InitializedThis field indicates if the Library Manager has previously been initializedwith this host via LAN.v 0 in this field indicates the

Using the Queues Pull-DownThe Queues pull-down (see Figure 80) allows the operator to display the varioustypes of requests that are in progress or wai

v “Index” on page 347 lists items to which a reader may need to refer.Related InformationFor additional information about the IBM 3494 Tape Library, s

PriorityThe priority group in which the operation was placed.ActionThe name of the request.Volser The volser associated with the operation. The field i

Using the Database Pull-DownUse the Database pull-down (see Figure 82) to view selected volumes based on thespecified search criteria.The Database pull

Search CriteriaThe following are selections that can be included in the search criteria:Volser Enter the volser used in the search. The volser consist

FF15 Import-Pending CategoryFF16 Unassigned CategoryFF17 Export Hold CategoryFFF6 Service volser (3590)FFF9 Service volser (3490E)FFFA Manually ejecte

MisplacedThe cartridge location is unknown. A volser specified in a libraryrequest is not in the library where expected.UnreadableThe vision system can

? UnknownCat. The category represented by four digits that identify the group of volumesor a predefined category.Cat. OrderThe position of the cartridg

Find Logical Volume’s HomeThe Find Logical Volume’s Home pop-up window allows you to find which stackedvolume a logical volume resides on. See Figure 8

List Database VolumesThis panel allows you to create an output file containing a customized listing ofselected database columns. The output file is a fla

E ECCST, Enhanced Capacity Cartridge System Tape for non-VTSlibraryJ HPCT, High Performance Cartridge Tape for non-VTS library1-1 CST, Logical Cartrid

Specific Media TypeSelect this checkbox if the list output should only include volumes of acertain media type. Use the associated drop-down list to sel

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The output listing can be created on the A: diskette drive or on the C: drive. Selectthe desired radio button. A filename can be entered if the A: driv

6. Select the desired Output Device radio button and enter the Filename if A:is selected.7. Insert a non-write protected diskette in the A: drive if A

Stacked Volume MapThe Stacked Volume Map pop-up window allows you to obtain a map of logicalvolumes that reside on a stacked volume. This function is

If a logical volume spans 2 stacked volumes, the word SPAN appears next to thevolser.Stacked Volume Map panel contains push-buttons for the following

Using the Commands Pull-DownUse the Commands pull-down (see Figure 88) to work with the tape librarycommands.The Commands pull-down selections are as

(See “Volser Range for Media Types” on page 161.) Volser Rangesare used only for physical volumes.Insert VTS logical volumesThis panel allows the inse

Disable inventory updateDisables inventory update allowing doors to be opened and closedwithout performing inventory update. (See “Disable InventoryUp

Change system administrator passwordDisplay a pop-up window that allows the user to change the systemadministrator’s password. (See “System Administra

Usage The tape subsystem drives are cleaned after a specified number of mountson a per drive basis.The operator settings do not affect the cleaning cau

Clean based on timeThis radio button selects the Timed clean area of the window. Select theDays to clean and Time of day fields for entering time param

vDFSMS/MVS Implementing and Customizing DFSMShsm, SH21-1078vDFSMS/MVS Planning for Installation, SC26-4919vDFSMS/MVS Object Access Method Application

The cleaning schedule is stored in the library manager database. When thecleaning schedule is changed, the tape drive’s usage-based clean counter is r

Note: When “Cleaner Cartridge Masks” is selected from the “Commands”pull-down, the following rules apply to the changing of the masks. Theserules do n

The acknowledgment Message has been sent to all attached hosts indicates thatthe broadcast was processed.The following are the push-buttons:Send Sends

shown in priority order with the highest priority command at the top of the list.Commands to be promoted are selected by highlighting. If a command is

To query the number of volsers in a range, highlight the range in the list box andselect the Total volsers in range button.This panel has the followin

used to add or modify a range. An error message is displayed if there is aproblem with the new or modified range.Delete rangeDeletes the highlighted ra

Media type radio buttonsThese buttons allow the selection of which type of physical cartridge thelogical volume will emulate. The selections are Cartr

Insert VTS Logical Volumes StatusThe Insert VTS Logical Volumes Status pop-up window displays the status of thelogical insert operation. It displays t

The following are the push-buttons:Eject Initiate the stacked volume eject operation. You are prompted to confirm theeject operation. Select Yes to con

Following are the push-buttons:Add categoryAdds the entered category to the selected VTS’s “Fast Ready” category list.Delete categoryDeletes the highl

vDistributed Console Access Facility: V1R3.1 Target User’s Guide, SH19-6839vDistributed Console Access Facility: V1R3.1 User’s Guide, SH19-4069You can

Five drop-down lists and a set of check boxes are used to set up an inhibit reclaimentry. The drop-down lists contain the following:v Day of weekSunda

volume is available to go through reclamation. During the reclamation process all ofthe active data from the original stacked volume is moved to anoth

Select a type of inventory as follows:v Inventory new storage (at subsystem installation time)Note: Selecting inventory new storage causes any cartrid

Save Logical VolumesWhen a complete inventory is requested and the library contains a VTS, theoperator is prompted to save the logical volumes. Answer

This panel is similar to the volser ranges panel selectable from the commands pulldown (refer to Figure 94 on page 162). The only difference is the ad

Start inventoryStarts the inventory process.Cancel inventoryCancels the inventory process.Help Provides help for the Inventory Cleaner Masks pop-up wi

being inventoried is marked not inventoried, and the window is closed. Ifyou select No, the inventory continues. This push-button is disabled(grayed,

Figure 107 on page 176 shows the VTS Online/Offline Pop-Up Window.Figure 106. Service Pull-down MenuChapter 6. Advanced Operating Procedures 175

Inventory UpdateThe Inventory Update facility allows for the following operations:v Disable Inventory Updatev Enable Inventory Updatev Perform Invento

This is typically a system administrator password-protected function. Thepassword-protection option can be selected during installation. (See “SystemA

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The Inventory Update Status pop-up window Figure 111 displays the statusinformation about the inventory update operation in progress.The pop-up window

Perform Inventory Update (Partial)Only those frames associated with doors that have been opened will be inventoried.If adjacent frame update was enabl

Stand-Alone DeviceThe stand-alone drive facility allows for the following operations:v Setup stand-alone drivev Reset stand-alone drivev Stand-alone d

Enter deviceThis drop-down list box lists all the drives in the library, including virtualdrives. It excludes physical drives associated with a Virtua

Note: If the Select volumes in category order is selected, one of thefollowing (mount) options should also be selected or the drive will notbe put in

reset is selected and then the Reset button is selected. A message is displayed ifthere are no devices currently in stand-alone mode. Figure 115 shows

demount volumes without host interaction option was selected when thedevice was set up as a stand-alone device. The ICL mode status isdisplayed as Yes

The following are the push-buttons:OK Perform the Insert Unlabeled Cartridgesoperation.Help Display the help panelCancel Close this panel and cancel t

The following commands on the AS/400 will provide the informationneeded to fill in the Add LAN Host Screen:v If the AS/400 operating system is less tha

Host Network IDSpecifies the name of the remote network in which the adjacent controlpoint (the host) resides. This entry field will only accept alpha-n

Summary of ChangesThis book contains the following changes to the previous edition.v Addition of VTS Import/Export functionsv Addition of SCSI attachm

Host Alias (optional)The alias for a host is a customer supplied nickname for that host. This isan optional field and may be left blank if an alias is

Host Adapter AddressSpecifies the LAN adapter address of the remote controller (host). This canbe the host adapter card universally administered addres

Host Alias (optional)The alias for a host is a customer supplied nickname for that host. This isan optional field and may be left blank if an alias is

Host Alias (optional)The alias for a host is a customer supplied nickname for that host. This isan optional field and may be left blank if an alias is

that hosts 3494 LAN configuration data. After a host is selected, the hostinformation can be updated.Host Alias (optional)The alias for a host is a cus

LAN host to be changed in the 3494 configuration. When this is done, the 3494responds to the host with the new configuration data.Host Alias (optional)T

Host Adapter AddressSpecifies the LAN adapter address of the remote controller (host). This canbe the host adapter card universally administered addres

Host Alias (optional)The alias for a host is a customer supplied nickname for that host. This isan optional field and may be left blank if an alias is

10005A1E3338, or a locally administered address (LAA), such as400012345678. Only hexadecimal digits can be entered. Blank spaces areinvalid.Ethernet F

Host Alias (optional)The alias for a host is a customer supplied nickname for that host. This isan optional field and may be left blank if an alias is

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LM LAN InformationThis window supplies the LAN information about the library that is required by thehost system for the host and library to communicat

Library Adapter AddressSpecifies the LAN adapter address of the remote controller (the LibraryManager). This can be the Library Manager adapter card un

This window has one checkbox:Send interventions to host consolesIf this button is checked, the first 70 characters of all operator interventionmessages

v To unlock the keyboard and display when they have been locked from theLockup Library Manager under the Mode Pull-Down.Current passwordSpecifies entry

Managing Import/Export VolumesThis section contains information on managing Import/Export volumes in VTSsystems that are Import/Export capable.Manage

CancelClose the panel without saving any of the changes.Volser RangesBrings up the Volser Range Panel. See Figure 94 on page 162.RefreshRefreshes the

Manage Import VolumesThis panel allows the operator to move physical volumes (J-type) in the Importcategory to the Insert category, or if desired, eje

Manage Insert VolumesThis panel allows the operator to re-evaluate the physical volumes in the Insertcategory for 3590 native use. By redefining the vo

Manage Export-Hold VolumesThis panel allows the operator to move Exported Stacked Volumes in theExport-hold category to the Import category. In additi

Cancel Export/ImportThis panel allows the operator to send a cancel request to the VTS for anin-progress Import or Export operation. The in-progress E

Chapter 1. IntroductionThe 3494 Tape Library automates the retrieval, storage, and control of CartridgeSystem Tape, Enhanced Capacity Cartridge System

Service AccessEnable service accessThis selection provides the ability to access the library managers through a modemconnection, if installed. This wi

The Library Manager code offers the ability to monitor the following Library Managerevents:v OPINT - Operator Interventionsv UNSOL - Unsolicited Atten

Configuring SNMP Trap DestinationsOnce the Library Manager Trap Types have been selected, the Library Managerneeds to be configured to send the SNMP tra

Adding a Destination::1. Enter the new SNMP trap destination in the New Trap Destination field.2. Select the Add push-button.Deleting a Destination::1.

Adding a Destination::1. Once the HRMCNFIG program is running, select the trap destination radiobutton. The Network Mask input field will then be graye

Sending TESTM MessagesOnce SNMP has been configured, send an SNMP trap to ensure that SNMP isconfigured correctly. The TESTM trap allows a test message

Most Library Manager SNMP trap messages contain both a set of parameters anda message string. The parameters are intended to aid the programmer in ext

3. Determine which Library Manager SNMP Trap Type was sent. This will be oneof the Library Manager SNMP Trap Types. This is the next field in thespace-

— This indicates that the parameter is not used for this Library ManagerOPINT messages.GripperValid Gripper values are: 1, which indicates gripper one

Table 7. Operator Intervention Messages and Parameters (OPINT TRAP Type) (continued)OPINT #Parameter[A]Parameter[B]Parameter[C]Actual Library Manager

IBM 3494 Tape LibrariesFigure 1 on page 3 shows three possible configurations of the 3494. The 3494 isavailable in multiple configurations using one con

Table 7. Operator Intervention Messages and Parameters (OPINT TRAP Type) (continued)OPINT #Parameter[A]Parameter[B]Parameter[C]Actual Library Manager

Table 7. Operator Intervention Messages and Parameters (OPINT TRAP Type) (continued)OPINT #Parameter[A]Parameter[B]Parameter[C]Actual Library Manager

Table 7. Operator Intervention Messages and Parameters (OPINT TRAP Type) (continued)OPINT #Parameter[A]Parameter[B]Parameter[C]Actual Library Manager

Table 7. Operator Intervention Messages and Parameters (OPINT TRAP Type) (continued)OPINT #Parameter[A]Parameter[B]Parameter[C]Actual Library Manager

Here the message was generated by the C2444 3494 Tape Dataserver, and theoperator entered “The 3494 Tape Dataserver is being taken offline.”Library I/

Operational State Change SNMP TrapsThe Operational State Change message format is as follows:3494 [Library Sequence Number] UNSOL 13 [Mode] [State] [D

Dual Write DisabledIt will be one of the following:v —v DDSmoke DetectedIt will be one of the following:v —v SMManual ModeIt will be one of the follow

v *Duplicate VOLSER in Input Stationv *Unreadable VOLSER left in Input Stationv *Unexpected Volume Ejectedv *Volume Inaccessiblev *Inaccessible Volume

CategoryCategory change has been made to.ParametersAdditional information, not currently supported.Example:3494 C2444 UNSOL 16 180 FF01 20 *Device Cat

The Options pull-down selections are as follows:Clean desktopRemoves any visible or minimized window from the screen. See “Using theOperator Menu” on

Note: For additional 3494 configurations, seeIBM 3494 Tape Library Introductionand Planning Guide, GA32-0279.The control unit frame provides full libra

Note: The display panels shown are examples and may not be exactly the sameas the panels displayed on your library manager display.Starting Manual Mod

remove power from the cartridge accessor. Figure 142 shows the wait message.When the transition to Manual mode is complete, the Manual Mode Terminal p

Operating in Manual ModeFigure 143 shows the Manual Mode Terminal pop-up window with the Action Listscreen.Legend:ActionThe operator task. See the fol

F4 Indicates that an action cannot be completed. It displays the ErrorProcessing screen that contains a list of possible error choices. SeeFigure 147

Using the Action List ScreenUse the library manager for this procedure.1. Select mounts in the order shown on the Action List screen. See Figure 143 o

2. On the Insert Cartridges screen (see Figure 144), enter the volser of thecartridge to be inserted. The cartridge volser is the set of up to six alp

5. Press the Enter key. A pop-up screen is displayed with the Home Cell rackstorage location for the inserted cartridge. See Figure 145.6. Place the c

2. Go to the drive or storage cell and remove the cartridge. Verify that the cartridgevolser matches the volser specified on the action list.Notes:a. I

Note: The ERROR indication is caused by the operator pressing F4 on the ActionList screen.You can only view this screen. You perform the tasks (action

Locating and Identifying Home Cell LocationsUse the following procedure to locate and identify the home cell locations:v Determine the home cell in wh

Functional ComponentsFigure 2 on page 5 and Figure 3 on page 6 show the following functionalcomponents of the control unit frame, viewable from the fr

Ending Manual ModeTo end the Manual mode, do the following steps:1. Leave cartridges in the drives. They will be automatically moved by the librarywhe

Cartridge Removal from the GripperSome operator intervention conditions require the operator to remove the cartridgefrom the gripper. Figure 149 shows

Using the Keyboard Template“Appendix A. Keyboard Template” on page 305 illustrates the function keys on thelibrary manager keyboard which are used dur

Chapter 7. Remote Library Manager Console FeatureWhen the Remote Library Manager Console feature is installed, an operator cancontrol or monitor opera

Installing and ConfiguringThe Remote Library Manager Console feature can use one of two communicationprotocols to establish communications between the

4. Workstations must be added. See 8 on page 246. Choose Open WorkstationDirectory from the Session pull-down.The DCAF directory window appears. (See

6. Type in the target password (the default islmpsword) to start the session.As you type the password, the cursor moves and an asterisk (*) is display

After the initiation of the library manager is completed, the Main Menu appearson the remote library manager console (Figure 158). In this case, the s

From the remote library manager console, you can also choose from thefollowing options:KeystrokesSee “Using Keystrokes during a Session from the Remot

consoleonly. Alt+Esc, Alt+Tab, and Ctrl+Esc are the hot-key combinations. Forexample, Ctrl+Esc causes the remote library manager console’s task list t

A06C0041Figure 2. Control Unit Frame Functional Components, 3490E (Front View)Chapter 1. Introduction 5

Table 8. Shortcut Keys for the Library ManagerKeys ResultCtrl+E Simulates the Alt+Esc key combination on the library manager, which causesthe library

Sending the Ctrl+Esc Command to the Library ManagerTo send the Ctrl+Esc command to the library manager during an active session, dothe following:v Cho

The link record name (3494 #1), the current session state (active), and thekeystrokes mode (remote) are displayed on the title bar of the remote libra

Table 9. Session StatesSession State DescriptionActive A DCAF session is established. The controlling workstation (remotelibrary manager console) cont

During an active session, the pointing device is useful for making selections fromthe remote library manager console menu bar or for performing operat

Moving Among Multiple SessionsMoving among multiple remote library manager console sessions follows thegeneral conventions for moving around the windo

– Terminate the session. All remote operations stop until a new session isestablished.– Suspend the session. Control returns to the library manager.–

Changing the Password from the Library ManagerThe remote library manager console logon password can be changedonlyfrom thelibrary manager during a ses

3. Click on the Enable password check box ( Figure 166).4. Type the current password. (The default password islmpsword.)5. Type the new password. The

Remote Library Manager Console Problem Analysis and OperationalTipsTable 10 shows the fault symptoms and describes possible solutions to problemswith

Figure 4 on page 7 shows the following functional components of the control unitframe, viewable from the rear:1 Library managerControls all operatio

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Chapter 8. Problem Determination ProceduresThis chapter describes how to determine when a problem has occurred in thelibrary and the actions necessary

representative handling. See “Failure and Exception Condition Reporting” forthe conditions and required actions.2. Console messages concerning the lib

reported failure or exception condition. Refer to the following documentation for themessages provided and their format for other operating systems an

When the active library manager fails in a dual library manager environment, it mayor may not display a message. The standby library manager displays

Start the Library Manager and Host Recovery Procedure (DFSMS/MVSEnvironment)Follow each step of the following procedure without deviation.Library Mana

will restart automatically. Cartridges inserted in the Convenience I/O station thatremain in the station will need to be removed from the station and

2. Confirm that the appropriate drives are online and available by issuing thefollowing command:LIBRARY DISPDRV, libname1For any drive that is not onli

Library Manager Screens (MVS/BLTS Environment)A library manager failure causes the library manager console to display certainmessages. If the failure

While waiting up to 20 minutes for the library manager to initialize and enter theAuto/Online mode, go to“Library Manager Action – The Library Manager

Figure 5 on page 8 shows the functional components of the storage frame, viewablefrom the front:1 Cartridge storage cellsAre located on the interior

minutes. The standby library manager is the active library manager when itsSystem Status displays Auto/Online mode.2. Contact the service representati

Table for DFSMS Library Failure Messages or Exception ConditionsTable 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception ConditionsResulting Con

Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued)Resulting Console Message ActionCBR3726I Function incompatible er

Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued)Resulting Console Message ActionCBR3750I Message from librarylibr

Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued)Resulting Console Message ActionCBR3755E {Input|Output} door open

Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued)Resulting Console Message ActionCBR3759E Librarylibrary-namesafet

Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued)Resulting Console Message ActionCBR3764E Librarylibrary-nameall s

Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued)Resulting Console Message ActionCBR3772I Duplicate volumevolserle

Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued)Resulting Console Message ActionCBR3778I Cleaner volume ejected f

Operator Note: The primary aids for problem determination should be themessages posted on the host console. Use the information at thelibrary manager

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Figure 6 on page 9 shows the functional components of the drive unit frame withfour 3590 tape subsystems and a 3590 Model A00 or A50 Control Unit, vie

Table 13. Problem Determination with the System Summary Window (continued)Field Name ActionLAN Attach PortsA decimal count of the number of LAN attach

Table 13. Problem Determination with the System Summary Window (continued)Field Name ActionVisionOK should be indicated. Failed shows that the visions

show the window, choose Search database for volumes from the Databasepull-down. You can also use this window to find volumes reported in a host console

Table for Problem Determination using the Search Database forVolumes WindowTable 14. Problem Determination with the Search Database for Volumes Window

Table 14. Problem Determination with the Search Database for Volumes Window (continued)Problem Scenario ActionLocating other Misplaced VolumesSearch t

2. If not previously in the Intervention Required state, places the library in thatstate and notifies all attached hosts of the state change. The Syste

Table for Intervention Conditions of Library Tape DrivesTable 16. Intervention Required Conditions relating to tape drives in the libraryIntervention

Table 16. Intervention Required Conditions relating to tape drives in the library (continued)Intervention Required Condition Resolution ActionsMessage

Table 17. Intervention Required Conditions relating to other library components (continued)Intervention Required Condition Resolution ActionsMessageTh

Table 18. Intervention Required Conditions relating to Input/Output Stations or facilities (continued)Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actio

Figure 7 on page 10 shows the functional components of the drive unit frame withfour 3590 tape subsystems and a 3590 Model A00 or A50 Control Unit, vi

Table for Intervention Conditions of External Cartridge LabelsTable 19. Intervention Required Conditions relating to external cartridge labelsInterven

Table 19. Intervention Required Conditions relating to external cartridge labels (continued)Intervention Required Condition Resolution ActionsMessageA

Table 19. Intervention Required Conditions relating to external cartridge labels (continued)Intervention Required Condition Resolution ActionsMessageA

Table 19. Intervention Required Conditions relating to external cartridge labels (continued)Intervention Required Condition Resolution ActionsMessageA

Table 19. Intervention Required Conditions relating to external cartridge labels (continued)Intervention Required Condition Resolution ActionsMessageA

Table 20. Intervention Required Conditions relating to data cartridges (continued)Intervention Required Condition Resolution ActionsMessageVolser (xxx

Table 21. Intervention Required Conditions relating to cleaner cartridges (continued)Intervention Required Condition Resolution ActionsMessageThe libr

Table 21. Intervention Required Conditions relating to cleaner cartridges (continued)Intervention Required Condition Resolution ActionsMessageA mislab

Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued)Intervention Required Condition Resolution Acti

Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued)Intervention Required Condition Resolution Acti

Figure 8 on page 11 shows the functional components of the Model B16 VirtualTape Server frame, viewable from the front:1 Cartridge storage cellsAre

Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued)Intervention Required Condition Resolution Acti

Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued)Intervention Required Condition Resolution Acti

Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued)Intervention Required Condition Resolution Acti

Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued)Intervention Required Condition Resolution Acti

Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued)Intervention Required Condition Resolution Acti

When a restore of the database is required, the library manager, in conjunctionwith the Virtual Tape Server controller performs the following steps wh

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Appendix A. Keyboard TemplateThe keyboard template on page 305 shows the function keys commonly used onthe library manager during normal application a

Arrows Home End Esc PgUp PgDn UnderlinedletterShift + EscorAlt + SpaceMoveamongthe choices.Go to thefirst ch oicein a pull-down menu.Go to thelast cho

Appendix B. Virtual Tape Server Import/Export AdvancedFunctionImport and Export List Volumes FormatLists of volumes for Export or Import are provided

Figure 9 on page 12 shows the functional components of the Model B16 VirtualTape Server frame, viewable from the rear (shown with rear door removed):

Table 23. Export List VolumeVolume Contents DescriptionVolume Label See Table 24Export List File See Table 25Reserved File See Table 28 on page 310Exp

Table 26. Export List File IdentifierBytes Name Description0–10 Title Text “EXPORT LIST”11 Delimiter Blank character12–13 Version “01”14 Blank Blank ch

Table 28. Reserved FileLength Name Description80 Data Set Header 1 Table 32 on page 31280 Data Set Header 2 Table 33 on page 312Tape Markrecl Reserved

Table 31. Export and Import Status File RecordBytes Name DescriptionFor Status Codes other than 01, 1E, 24 or 25, the bytes 0-12 are defined as follows

Table 32. HDR1Bytes Description Use0–2 Label Identifier Contains “HDR”3 Label Number Contains “1”4–20 Data Set Identifier Retained, Not checked21–26 Dat

Table 34. EOF1Bytes Description Use0–2 Label Identifier Contains “EOF”3 Label Number Contains “1”4–20 Data Set Identifier Retained, Not checked21–26 Dat

Import List VolumeJust as with the Export List volume, the Import List volume format is described inhierarchical form in the tables below. Start with

one field is found in the record, it is assumed to be the “physical volser”. If thelogical volser is not specified and an import option is specified, bot

Table 40. Import Status FileLength Name Description80 Data Set Header 1 Table 32 on page 31280 Data Set Header 2 Table 33 on page 312Tape Mark80 Impor

Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued)Operation Status Resolution ActionsStatus Code01Status Text‘Invalid record format, record NNNNN’Prob

Figure 10 on page 13 shows the Model B18 Virtual Tape Server frame, viewablefrom the front:Figure 9. Model B16 Virtual Tape Server Functional Componen

Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued)Operation Status Resolution ActionsStatus Code06Status TextExported Stacked Volume not in the Librar

Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued)Operation Status Resolution ActionsStatus Code10Status TextTerminated by library errorProbable Cause

Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued)Operation Status Resolution ActionsStatus Code13Status TextDuplicate volume in libraryProbable Cause

Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued)Operation Status Resolution ActionsStatus Code17Status TextLogical volume Copy failureProbable Cause

Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued)Operation Status Resolution ActionsStatus Code1BStatus TextLogical Volume Processing Error XXXXProba

Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued)Operation Status Resolution ActionsStatus Code1FStatus TextLogical Volume Recall FailedProbable Caus

Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued)Operation Status Resolution ActionsStatus Code23Status TextLogical volume left in Insert categoryPro

Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued)Operation Status Resolution ActionsStatus Code28Status TextExported Stacked Volume processing errorP

Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued)Operation Status Resolution ActionsStatus Code32Status TextInvalid container volumeProbable CauseFor

single alpha character followed by four numeric characters. The alphacharacter indicates which element/function in the VTS/Library generated themessag

Figure 11 on page 14 shows the functional components of the Model B18 VirtualTape Server frame, viewable from the rear (shown with rear door removed):

Table 43. Export Status Messages (continued)Message Code Message TextE0005 ALL EXPORT PROCESSING HAS COMPLETEDThis message is generated when the VTS c

Table 43. Export Status Messages (continued)Message Code Message TextE0015 EXPORT PROCESSING TERMINATED, WAITING FOR SCRATCH VOLUMEThis message is gen

Import Status MessagesTable 44. Import Status MessagesMessage Code Message TextI0001 IMPORT PROCESSING STARTED FOR EXPORTED STACKED VOLUME YYYYYYThis

Table 44. Import Status Messages (continued)Message Code Message TextI0013 IMPORT PROCESSING RESUMED, SCRATCH VOLUME MADE AVAILABLEThis message is gen

Table 45. Export-Import List Volumes Failure Reason Text (continued)Failure-Reason Text — Probable cause. Recommended ActionVolume <VOLSER> coul

Table 45. Export-Import List Volumes Failure Reason Text (continued)Failure-Reason Text — Probable cause. Recommended Action<File> <Record>

Category RecoveryErrors may be made when placing cartridges in the Convenience I/O Station andmoving them into other categories from the Unassigned Ca

Reuse of Exported Stacked VolumesOnce all of the logical volumes on an Exported Stacked Volume have beenimported into a VTS subsystem, the Exported St

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NoticesReferences in this publication to IBM programs or services do not imply that IBMintends to make these available in all countries in which IBM o

Figure 12 on page 15 shows the following functional components of the Model HA1Left Service Bay from the right front:1 Cartridge storage cellsAre lo

Communications StatementsFederal Commission (FCC) StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Adigital dev

und Telekommunikation betrieben werden. Die Genehmigung wird erteilt, wennkeine elektromagnetischen Störungen zu erwarten sind. (Auszug aus dem EMVGvo

This product complies with the performance standards set by the U.S. Food andDrug Administration for a Class II Laser Product. This product belongs to

GlossaryThis glossary defines the special terms,abbreviations, and acronyms used in thispublication. If you do not find the term you arelooking for, ref

control program. The program in the host system thatschedules and supervises the execution of applicationprograms.convenience input. The term used whe

high-capacity output facility. The part of the tapelibrary used to unload large numbers of cartridges fromthe tape library.high-capacity input/output

OOK. With the library manager, a standard push buttonthat causes the application to accept any changedinformation and close the dialog box.offline. Pe

system menu icon. The term for the symbol found inthe top left-hand corner of some windows that is used tocontrol the presence and appearance of those

of a Virtual Tape Server. When a virtual volume iscopied from the Tape Volume Cache to a stackedvolume it becomes a logical volume. When a logicalvolu

IndexNumerics30 cell I/O 78, 803490Eemulation of the tape drive 413494CHECK-1 condition state 2613590 1, 37Aaccessors 106accessors, disable dual activ

Figure 13 on page 16 shows the following functional components of the Model HA1,Right Service Bay from the right front:1 Cartridge storage cellsAre

displaying(continued)search results selection 143distributed console access facility 241, 242drive unit frame 2dual active accessors, disable 107dual

location, cartridge cell 24MManage Export-Hold Volumes 206Manage Import Volumes 204, 205Manage Unassigned Volumes 202Manual modeending 238operating in

pull-downscommands selection 152database 139help 94menu selections 98mode 99options 226queues 137status selection 109Qqueues pull-down 137Rrecovery pr

transitions(continued)mode 68, 71operational state 71, 73Uunlabeled cartridges 20, 22, 184Vvolser ranges 153, 162volser validity checking 52volumecate

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Cartridge Input and Output FacilitiesThe following four types of input and output facilities are available on the 3494:v High-capacity output facility

can be configured as High-Capacity Input/Output. An SU, or B16, configured asHigh-Capacity I/O can contain 100 (upper half) or 200 (whole wall) cells. A

Note!Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Notices” onpage 337.Ninth Edition (May

There are two modes of operation for the Convenience Input⁄Output Station while inInput mode: Insert, and Import. If one or more Virtual Tape Servers

successfully read a seventh character and there is no volser range thatincludes this volser. This method is typically used for Cartridge System Tapewi

Cartridge File ProtectionEach tape cartridge includes a file-protect selector 3 (see Figure 16) that, whenset to the file-protect position, prevents w

The external labels on the cartridges identify the cartridges to the 3494. Hostcontrol software in some operating environments requires that internall

Unlabeled Tape FacilityNote: Do not use this function with cartridges with machine-readable labels.Unlabeled tape operations are designed to allow the

The label must be flat to within 0.5 mm (0.2 in.) over the length of the label andhave no folds, missing pieces, or smudges. Figure 18 shows the correc

Cartridge Storage CellsThe cartridge cell locations are named so the operator can find the cartridgesduring Manual mode operation. The cell name consis

Reserved Cartridge Storage CellsThe library reserves certain cells within the library for functions that the operatordoes not actively control.In non-

Table 2. Magstar 3494 Cartridge Capacity (continued)Model or FrameWithoutDual GripperWithDual GripperModel D10(without 3490 Model CxA/F1A)400 360Model

Library ManagerThe library manager processes all requests and control functions in the library.User InterfaceThe user interface enables the operator t

ContentsFigures ... ixPreface ...xiiiOrganization ...xiiiRelated Information ...

DatabaseThe library manager creates and maintains a database that contains theconfiguration of the library, the physical location information for all t

remaining records are returned. Each record contains the current status andmedia-type for a volume in the inventory.Library information dataThe curren

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Chapter 2. Controls and IndicatorsThe controls and the indicators for the 3494 are described in this chapter.The 3494 is controlled through the use of

Operator PanelThe 3494 operator panel is mounted on the front door of the control unit frame.Normal operation of the 3494 is controlled through the us

remains lit when in Auto mode. If the mode transition cannot be completed,the Intervention Required LED will light.8 Pause mode switch and status LE

4 Input⁄Output LockedThe I⁄O Locked LED, when lit, indicates that the Convenience Input⁄OutputStation station is locked and being used by the cartri

3490 Tape Subsystem Controls for Models C10, C11, C1A, C22, andC2AThe 3490E Model CXA control unit operator panel 1 and the 3490E Model CXAdrive uni

Operator’s GuideorIBM 3490E Tape Subsystem Models F01, F1A, F11, and FC0Installation, Planning and Operator’s Guide.3490 Tape Subsystem Controls for M

For more information on 3490E controls and indicators, seeIBM 3490E TapeSubsystem Models F00, F01, F1A, and F11 Installation, Planning, and Operator’s

3494 Model B16 Virtual Tape Server Controls ...393494 Model B18 Virtual Tape Server Controls ...39Chapter 3. Operational Character

When 3590 subsystems are attached to the 3494, the following 3590 functionschange:Drive controlThe loading and unloading of volumes is controlled by t

immediately and should only be used in an emergency. Abrupt removal ofpower in case of emergency may cause loss of customer data. The UnitEmergency sw

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Chapter 3. Operational CharacteristicsThe operational characteristics of the 3494 are described in this chapter.3490E/3590 Tape Subsystem OperationThe

with the ESCON High Performance Option (EHPO) feature emulates storage of upto 2.4 GB (3:1 compression) on the virtual Enhanced Capacity Cartridge Sys

the virtual volume selected by the library manager to satisfy the request. No recallof the data from the previous usage of the volume is performed bec

are less than 10 scratch stacked volumes, the Inhibit Reclaim Schedule shown onthe Set VTS Management Policies pop-up window, Figure 99 on page 169, w

Operator InterfaceThe library manager console is used to perform the setup, management, and statusfunctions needed to support a Virtual Tape Server su

The remote power control, a 3494 feature for AS/400, supports both local andremote power controls. When the library is in local power mode, an operato

intentionally damaging the library manager database or other operations.Use of password-protection is optional.Error Detection and ReportingWhen the l

Shutdown pending ...66Library Manager Switchover in Progress ...66Accessor Switchover in Progress ...66Dua

The Enable Inventory Update option is also available from the Commandspull-down. This option allows the user to enable the inventory update process.In

Table 3. Volume Categories (continued)Category(in hex) Name DefinitionFF00 Insert Set when a tape volume is added to the inventory. The3494 reads the e

Table 3. Volume Categories (continued)Category(in hex) Name DefinitionFF12 Export-PendingCategoryAt the start of export operation processing, the VTSas

Table 3. Volume Categories (continued)Category(in hex) Name DefinitionFFF6 Service volume, 3590onlySet when the library manager detects that a volumeha

Physical Volume StatesA volume is in the inventory if an entry (in the inventory) for the volser is in thedatabase. The following states are associate

When the Convenience Input⁄Output Station is in Import mode, any J-type cartridge(High-Performance Cartridge Tape) is added to the database in the Una

Command Priorities in the QueueThe library manager manages the operations queue with a set of priority levels. Thelibrary manager places operation req

OperationsThe 3494 performs host-initiated and stand-alone operations.Host-Initiated OperationsThe following are host-initiated operations:v Mount ope

Physical Mount RequiredThe host requested a specific volser or specified a category that was notdesignated as a “Fast-Ready” category. The volser needed

If the volser specified is a logical volume in the library manager’s inventory, thelibrary manager determines the physical volume the logical volume re

Pause ...100Manual ...101Online...101Offline ...103Serv

Using automatic cartridge loader modeAlthough the tape drives in the 3494 do not have automatic cartridgeloaders, the 3494 allows for automatic mounti

Stacked VolumesIf a Virtual Tape Server is installed, the 3590 High Performance CartridgeTapes that it will use to store and manage logical volumes ca

Things You Should Never DoThis section gives a list of actions that you should never perform when operating a3494. Failure to follow these recommendat

recovery of misplaced or inaccessible cartridges, which would have to berecovered through the error recovery cell one at a time.v Avoid running large

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Chapter 4. Operational Modes and States, and InformationalStatesThe operational modes and states, and informational states of the 3494 aredescribed in

performed automatically. This mode allows the operator to perform library tasks, forexample, mounting and ejecting, until the 3494 is returned to Auto

Home Cell ModeThe library operates in either fixed home cell or floating home cell mode. The homecell mode selection is made by the service representati

Initialization completeThe tape library starts the library manager application and determines theoperational mode and state. The mode and state are ba

Dual Active Accessor StatusWhen the dual active accessors feature is installed, it may be enabled or disabled.Figure 31 shows the pop-up window for th

Manage Insert Volumes ...205Manage Export-Hold Volumes ...206Cancel Export/Import ...207Service Acce

Intervention requiredIndicates that a condition in the tape library must be corrected by operatorintervention.Library manager check-1 conditionIndicat

1. The library manager checks the status of the interface to the cartridge accessor.If it is not available, a pop-up window is displayed indicating th

between its highlighted and non-highlighted color to provide a visual indicationthat the 3494 is still in Pause Pending mode. The library manager also

3. The operations necessary to park the cartridge accessor and remove its powerare performed (see “Auto Mode to Pause Mode (No Error)” on page 69).4.

Shutdown Pending State to Shutdown StateDuring this change, the library manager application is removed from memory.Shutdown State to Library Manager I

go to the Offline state. This time is needed to move the cartridges to thehigh-capacity output facility from the storage cells. If a high-capacityoper

Library manager check-1 conditionThe library manager: detects an unrecoverable condition that does not allowcontinued execution of host requests, and

Chapter 5. Basic Operating ProceduresThe basic operating procedures for the 3494 are described in this chapter.Table 5 shows the basic operating proce

Note: If the Local/Remote switch is in the Local position, the Unit Power switchcan power off the 3494.3. Observe the Power Off Pending LED on the ope

Inserting CartridgesCartridges can be inserted into the library in the following ways:v See “Initial Cartridge Installation” on page 58.v See “Using E