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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction ..... IBM 3494 Tape Libraries .....
Page 6 3494 Model B16 Virtual Tape Server Controls ... . . 39 3494 Model B18 Virtual Tape Server Controls ... . . 39 Chapter 3.
Page 7 Shutdown pending ..... . 66 Library Manager Switchover in Progress ....66 Accessor Switchover in Progress .
Page 8 Pause ......100 Manual ......101 Online .
Page 9 Manage Insert Volumes ....205 Manage Export-Hold Volumes ....206 Cancel Export/Import .
Page 10 Start the Library Manager and Host Recovery Procedure (MVS/BLTS Environment) ..... . . 266 DFSMS System Managed Tape Messages ....268 Table for DFSMS Library Failure Messages or Exception Conditions .
Page 11: Figures
Figures 1. IBM 3494 Tape Libraries ....2. Control Unit Frame Functional Components, 3490E (Front View) ..3. Control Unit Frame Functional Components, 3590 (Front View) ..
Page 12 54. Switching Pop-Up Window ....107 55. Dual Active Accessor Status Pop-Up Window — Enabling ..107 56.
Page 13 109. Enable Inventory Update Dialog Box....177 110. Perform Inventory Update Dialog Box ....178 111.
Page 14 163. Active Session ..... . . 255 164. Changing Sessions ..... 255 165.
Page 15: Preface
This book provides information for the new operator and for the experienced operator to use the IBM Magstar 3494 Tape Library. If you are a new operator, give special attention to the organization of this book (see “Organization”) and read the sections indicated for new operators.
Page 16: Related Information
IBM 3494 Tape Library Operator Safety Translations , GA32-0299 v IBM 3494 Tape Library Introduction and Planning Guide , GA32-0279 v IBM 3494 Tape Library User’s Guide: Media Library Device Driver for AS/400 , GC35-0153 v IBM 3494 Tape Library User’s Guide: Library Control Device Driver for VSE/ESA , GC35-0176 v IBM Online Library Omnibus Edition Hardware Collection , SK2T-5843.
Page 17: Aix
IBM 3590 High Performance Tape Subsystem Hardware Reference, GA32-0331 v IBM 3590 High Performance Tape Subsystem User‘s Guide, GA32-0330. v IBM 3590 High Performance Tape Subsystem Operator’s Training Video Tape , GV38-0290 (NTSC format) or GV38-0291 (PAL format) v IBM 3590 High Performance Tape Subsystem Operator’s Quick Guide ,...
Page 18: Additional
Reference , GC28-1378 v IBM General Information Manual: Installation Manual—Physical Planning , GC22-7022 v IBM SCSI Tape Drive and Library Device Drivers Installation and User’s Guide , GC35-0154 v IBM System/360, System/370, 4300, 9370, and ES/9000 Processors: Input/Output Equipment Installation Manual—Physical Planning , GC22-7064...
Page 19 Distributed Console Access Facility: V1R3.1 User’s Guide , SH19-4069 You can send us comments about this book electronically: v IBMLink from US: STARPUBS at SJEVM5 v IBMLink from Canada: STARPUBS at TORIBM v IBM Mail Exchange: USIB3VVD at IBMMAIL v Internet: starpubs@us.ibm.com xvii Preface...
Page 20 xviii Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide...
Page 21: Summary Of Changes
Addition of VTS Import/Export functions v Addition of SCSI attachment capability to VTS subsystems v Attachment to Microsoft Windows NT processors Changes to correct errors or omissions in the previous edition are also included. © Copyright IBM Corp. 1993, 1999...
Page 22 Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide...
Page 23: Chapter 1. Introduction
Virtual Tape Servers, and Model HA1 High Availability Unit, the 3494 allows cartridges to be mounted and demounted automatically on tape drives. Note: The 3494 Operator Training Video Tape and the 3494 Operator’s Quick Guide are supplied with accessories. © Copyright IBM Corp. 1993, 1999...
Page 24: Ibm 3494 Tape Libraries
IBM 3494 Tape Libraries Figure 1 on page 3 shows three possible conﬁgurations of the 3494. The 3494 is available in multiple conﬁgurations using one control unit frame and up to ﬁfteen optional frames. The available frame types are: v The tape library control unit frame, 1 or 3 , includes the operator panel, a...
Page 25: Ibm 3494 Tape Libraries
Figure 1. IBM 3494 Tape Libraries Note: For additional 3494 conﬁgurations, see IBM 3494 Tape Library Introduction and Planning Guide , GA32-0279. The control unit frame provides full library function without the other optional frames. Adding the optional frames to the control unit frame provides for additional storage and tape drive capabilities.
Page 26: Functional Components
Functional Components Figure 2 on page 5 and Figure 3 on page 6 show the following functional components of the control unit frame, viewable from the front: 1 Cartridge storage cells 2 Magnetic tape subsystem 3 Rail system 4 Convenience Input⁄Output Station 5 Operator panel Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide Are located on the interior side of front doors and on the back walls of the...
Page 27: Control Unit Frame Functional Components, 3490E (Front View)
Figure 2. Control Unit Frame Functional Components, 3490E (Front View) Chapter 1. Introduction...
Page 28: Control Unit Frame Functional Components, 3590 (Front View)
Figure 3. Control Unit Frame Functional Components, 3590 (Front View) Figure 4 on page 7 shows the following functional components of the control unit frame, viewable from the rear: 1 Library manager Controls all operations in the 3494. Its hardware consists of a controller, display, pointing device, and keyboard.
Page 29: Control Unit Frame Functional Components (Rear View)
Figure 4. Control Unit Frame Functional Components (Rear View) Figure 5 on page 8 shows the functional components of the storage frame, viewable from the front: 1 Cartridge storage cells Are located on the interior side of the front door and on the back wall of the frame.
Page 30: Storage Frame Functional Components (Front)
Figure 5. Storage Frame Functional Components (front) Figure 6 on page 9 shows the functional components of the drive unit frame with four 3590 tape subsystems and a 3590 Model A00 or A50 Control Unit, viewable from the front: 1 Cartridge storage cells Are located on the interior side of the front door and on the back wall of the frame.
Page 31: Drive Unit Frame Functional Components (Front)
Figure 6. Drive Unit Frame Functional Components (front) Figure 7 on page 10 shows the functional components of the drive unit frame with four 3590 tape subsystems and a 3590 Model A00 or A50 Control Unit, viewable from the rear (shown with rear door removed): 1 Cartridge storage cells Are located on the interior side of the front door and on the back wall of the frame.
Page 32: Drive Unit Frame Functional Components (Rear)
Figure 7. Drive Unit Frame Functional Components (rear) Figure 8 on page 11 shows the functional components of the Model B16 Virtual Tape Server frame, viewable from the front: 1 Cartridge storage cells Are located on the interior side of the front door and on the back wall of the frame.
Page 33: Model B16 Virtual Tape Server Functional Components (Front)
Figure 8. Model B16 Virtual Tape Server Functional Components (front) Figure 9 on page 12 shows the functional components of the Model B16 Virtual Tape Server frame, viewable from the rear (shown with rear door removed): 1 Cartridge storage cells Are located on the interior side of the front door and on the back wall of the frame.
Page 34: Model B16 Virtual Tape Server Functional Components (Rear)
Figure 9. Model B16 Virtual Tape Server Functional Components (rear) Figure 10 on page 13 shows the Model B18 Virtual Tape Server frame, viewable from the front: Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide...
Page 35: Model B18 Virtual Tape Server (Front)
Figure 10. Model B18 Virtual Tape Server (front) Figure 11 on page 14 shows the functional components of the Model B18 Virtual Tape Server frame, viewable from the rear (shown with rear door removed): 1 Disk storage Disk storage holds the contents of the Tape Volume Cache and is managed by the Virtual Tape Server controller.
Page 36: Model B18 Virtual Tape Server Functional Components (Rear)
Figure 11. Model B18 Virtual Tape Server Functional Components (rear) Figure 12 on page 15 shows the following functional components of the Model HA1 Left Service Bay from the right front: 1 Cartridge storage cells Are located on the interior side of the front doors on the 3494 and on the back interior wall but are for service use only.
Page 37: Model Ha1, Left Service Bay Functional Components (Right Front)
Figure 12. Model HA1, Left Service Bay Functional Components (right front) Figure 13 on page 16 shows the following functional components of the Model HA1, Right Service Bay from the right front: 1 Cartridge storage cells Are located on the interior side of the front doors on the 3494 and on the back interior wall but are for service use only.
Page 38: Cartridge Input And Output Facilities
Figure 13. Model HA1, Right Service Bay Functional Components (right front) Cartridge Input and Output Facilities The following four types of input and output facilities are available on the 3494: v High-capacity output facility v High-capacity input/output facility v Single-cell output facility v Convenience Input⁄Output Station feature High-Capacity Output Facility The high-capacity output facility, if deﬁned during installation, reserves a section of...
Page 39: Single-Cell Output Facility
can be conﬁgured as High-Capacity Input/Output. An SU, or B16, conﬁgured as High-Capacity I/O can contain 100 (upper half) or 200 (whole wall) cells. A DU conﬁgured as High-Capacity I/O contains from 50 (six 3590 drives) to 135 (two 3590 drives) and uses all available cells in the wall. Only a single wall can be conﬁgured at any time (single High-Capacity input/output facility).
Page 40: Cartridge Tape
There are two modes of operation for the Convenience Input⁄Output Station while in Input mode: Insert, and Import. If one or more Virtual Tape Servers are Import/Export capable, then the Convenience Input⁄Output Station will be in Import mode. Cartridge Tape The 3494 is designed to automate the storage and movement of the Cartridge System Tape, the Enhanced Capacity Cartridge System Tape, and the 3590 High Performance Cartridge Tape.
Page 41: Tape Cartridge Requirements
successfully read a seventh character and there is no volser range that includes this volser. This method is typically used for Cartridge System Tape without the seventh character. If none of the above methods are successful at assigning a media type, the cartridge is ejected, and an operator intervention is set.
Page 42: Cartridge File Protection
Do not ﬁle-protect scratch cartridges because new data cannot be written to ﬁle-protected cartridges. For additional information, refer to Care and Handling of the IBM Magnetic Tape Cartridge Cartridge System Tape Labels Each tape cartridge in the 3494 must have external labels that are operator- and machine-readable.
Page 43: Cartridge System Tape Labels
The external labels on the cartridges identify the cartridges to the 3494. Host control software in some operating environments requires that internally written labels on volumes correspond to external volsers. IBM recommends that correspondence of external and internal cartridge labels be veriﬁed by library control software as part of mount processing.
Page 44: Unlabeled Tape Facility
Unlabeled Tape Facility Note: Do not use this function with cartridges with machine-readable labels. Unlabeled tape operations are designed to allow the operator to occasionally insert volumes into the 3494 that do not have external machine-readable volser and media-type labels. Once inserted through the unlabeled tape facility, the volumes may be used in the same manner that regular, properly labeled volumes are used, with the exception of any operations that require the external machine-readable label to be read.
Page 45: Media-Type Labeling
The label must be ﬂat to within 0.5 mm (0.2 in.) over the length of the label and have no folds, missing pieces, or smudges. Figure 18 shows the correct position of the label on the cartridge case. Figure 18. Cartridge Label Position Do not place a new label over an existing label.
Page 46: Cartridge Storage Cells
Cartridge Storage Cells The cartridge cell locations are named so the operator can ﬁnd the cartridges during Manual mode operation. The cell name consists of three values: a wall number, a column letter, and a row number. For example, Figure 19 shows cell location 2 A 1.
Page 47: Reserved Cartridge Storage Cells
Figure 20. Cartridge Storage Cell Labeling Reserved Cartridge Storage Cells The library reserves certain cells within the library for functions that the operator does not actively control. In non-high availability models these locations are Error Recovery Cells 1 A 1 (1 A 3 instead of 1 A 1 if the optional Dual Gripper feature is installed) and CE cartridge cell 1 A 20.
Page 48 Table 2. Magstar 3494 Cartridge Capacity (continued) Model or Frame Model D10 (without 3490 Model CxA/F1A) Model D10, FC 5300 (with 3490 Model CxA/F1A) Model D12, FC 5500 Model D12, FC 5302 (with one or two 3590 Models B1A) Model D12, FC 5302, FC 5502 (with three or four 3590 Models B1A) Model D12, FC 5302 (with RPQs), FC 5502 (with RPQ)
Page 49: Library Manager
Library Manager The library manager processes all requests and control functions in the library. User Interface The user interface enables the operator to obtain information about the operation of the library and instructs the library manager to perform speciﬁc tasks through the use of the library manager console (display, keyboard, and pointing device).
Page 50: Database
Database The library manager creates and maintains a database that contains the conﬁguration of the library, the physical location information for all the elements of the library serviced by the cartridge accessor, the inventory of the physical cartridge volumes and logical volumes managed by a VTS, and information about their use and current status, and the status of each 3490E/3590 device and virtual device.
Page 51: Operational Modes And States
remaining records are returned. Each record contains the current status and media-type for a volume in the inventory. Library information data The current operational status of the library and basic library conﬁguration data with information on installed options. Reserved category data Information about the categories that have already been reserved within the library.
Page 52 Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide...
Page 53: Chapter 2. Controls And Indicators
The other key is for use by service personnel to open the doors on the back of the library. Figure 21. Control Unit Frame Front Door © Copyright IBM Corp. 1993, 1999...
Page 54: Operator Panel
Operator Panel The 3494 operator panel is mounted on the front door of the control unit frame. Normal operation of the 3494 is controlled through the use of this operator panel. Power Controls and Status Indicators See Figure 22 on page 33 for the locations of the controls and indicators. 1 Unit Emergency switch The Unit Emergency switch turns off power to the 3494 immediately and should only be used in an emergency.
Page 55: Convenience Input⁄Output Station Status Indicators
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 LED The Pause mode motion control switch allows the operator to place the library into Pause mode. The LED ﬂashes during the mode transition and remains lit when in Pause mode.
Page 56: Library Manager
4 Input⁄Output Locked The I⁄O Locked LED, when lit, indicates that the Convenience Input⁄Output Station station is locked and being used by the cartridge accessor. 5 Convenience Input/Output Station Operation Tab The Convenience Input⁄Output Station operation tab is used to open the Convenience Input⁄Output Station door when the door is unlocked (when the I⁄O Locked LED is not lit).
Page 57: 3490 Tape Subsystem Controls For Models C10, C11, C1A, C22, And C2A
The library manager can use the communication path to the 3490E subsystems to send information to the host. For more information on 3490E controls and indicators, see IBM 3490 Magnetic Tape Subsystem Enhanced Capability Models C10, C11, C1A, C22, and C2A...
Page 58: 3490 Tape Subsystem Controls For Model F1A
Operator’s Guide or IBM 3490E Tape Subsystem Models F01, F1A, F11, and FC0 Installation, Planning and Operator’s Guide . Figure 25. 3490E Controls and Indicators 3490 Tape Subsystem Controls for Model F1A The 3490E Model F1A drive unit operator panel 1 is accessible to the operator by opening the front of the frame containing the tape subsystem to be accessed.
Page 59: 3590 Model B1A Tape Subsystem Controls
For more information on 3490E controls and indicators, see IBM 3490E Tape Subsystem Models F00, F01, F1A, and F11 Installation, Planning, and Operator’s Guide. Figure 26. 3490E Controls and Indicators for Model F1A 3590 Model B1A Tape Subsystem Controls The 3590 Model B1A operator panel 1 (see Figure 27 on page 38) is accessible to the operator by opening the front door of the frame containing the tape subsystem to be accessed.
Page 60: 3494 Model B18 Operator Panel
The library manager can use the communication path to the 3590 Model A00 subsystem to send information to the host. For more information on 3590 controls and indicators, see IBM 3590 High Performance Tape Subsystem User’s Guide , GA32-0330. 3494 Model B18 Operator Panel The 3494 Model B18 Virtual Tape Server operator panel is mounted on the rear door of the unit frame.
Page 61: 3494 Model B16 Virtual Tape Server Controls
immediately and should only be used in an emergency. Abrupt removal of power in case of emergency may cause loss of customer data. The Unit Emergency switch must be in the on position for the 3494 Model B18 to be powered on by the associated 3494 Library.
Page 62 Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide...
Page 63: Chapter 3. Operational Characteristics
Virtual Tape Server The IBM Magstar 3494 Model B16 or B18 Virtual Tape Server provides for a higher utilization of 3590 tape technology than enabled by current tape controller concepts. A Virtual Tape Server provides the improvement in utilization without impacting current operating system or independent software vendors.
Page 64: Tape Volume Cache
ﬁrst several records from the last use of the volume. Normally, the ﬁrst few records on a tape contain a tape volume label, and enough data records are maintained to contain an IBM standard tape label plus any unique user label records. Fast Response for Non-speciﬁc Mount Requests When a non-speciﬁc mount is requested, the customer application is going to write...
Page 65: Deletion Of Vts Logical Volume
the virtual volume selected by the library manager to satisfy the request. No recall of the data from the previous usage of the volume is performed because the fragment contains the label information needed by the host tape management software to validate the use of the volume for a non-speciﬁc mount request. The subsystem signals the host that the mount is complete when the fragment is accessed.
Page 66: Integration With The 3494 Library
VTS. Integration with the 3494 Library A Virtual Tape Server subsystem must be associated with an IBM library because the physical assets used by the subsystem are managed by the library manager in the library.
Page 67: Operator Interface
Operator Interface The library manager console is used to perform the setup, management, and status functions needed to support a Virtual Tape Server subsystem. Logical Volume Inventory The data base in the library manager is expanded to handle the large number of logical volumes that a Virtual Tape Server subsystem uses.
Page 68: Operator Involvement
The remote power control, a 3494 feature for AS/400, supports both local and remote power controls. When the library is in local power mode, an operator can activate the power-on and the power-off sequences. When in remote power mode, each host, through its AS/400 interface, can request that the power-on or power-off sequence be initiated.
Page 69: Error Detection And Reporting
intentionally damaging the library manager database or other operations. Use of password-protection is optional. Error Detection and Reporting When the library is powered on, the library manager, the 3490E/3590 tape subsystems and Virtual Tape Servers perform power-on diagnostics. The library performs real-time error detection, fault isolation, error reporting, and error recovery during normal operation.
Page 70: Volume Categories
The Enable Inventory Update option is also available from the Commands pull-down. This option allows the user to enable the inventory update process. Inventory Update would then be done on all doors at initialization and following manual mode and to all doors opened on the transition from pause to auto. Inventory update determines if any cartridges have been added, removed, or moved, and the library manager updates the cartridge inventory.
Page 71 Table 3. Volume Categories (continued) Category (in hex) Name FF00 Insert FF01 Virtual Tape Server (VTS) Insert FF03 VTS Scratch FF04 VTS Private FF05, VTS disaster recovery Used by the VTS during disaster recovery operations. FF06 FF07 to — FF0F FF10 Convenience eject FF11...
Page 72 Table 3. Volume Categories (continued) Category (in hex) FF12 | | | FF13 | | | FF14 FF15 | | | FF16 | | | FF17 FF18 to FFF5 Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide Name Deﬁnition Export-Pending At the start of export operation processing, the VTS Category assigns the logical volumes to be exported to this category to remove them from access by attached...
Page 73 Table 3. Volume Categories (continued) Category (in hex) Name FFF6 Service volume, 3590 only FFF7 Mount from input station FFF8 — FFF9 Service volume, 3490E only FFFA Manually ejected FFFB to — FFFC FFFD Cleaner volume (3590 use only) FFFE Cleaner volume (3490E use only) FFFF...
Page 74: Physical Volume States
Physical Volume States A volume is in the inventory if an entry (in the inventory) for the volser is in the database. The following states are associated with a physical volume: Inaccessible Misplaced Mounted Unreadable Manual mode Logical Volume States A volume is in the inventory if an entry (in the inventory) for the volser is in the database.
Page 75: Logical Volser Validity Checking
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 Unassigned category. Using the Manage Unassigned Volumes panel, shown in Figure 129 on page 202, the operator can assign the volumes in the Unassigned category to the Import category, assign volumes to the appropriate Insert category and partition based on the volser ranges, or eject a volume.
Page 76: Command Priorities In The Queue
Command Priorities in the Queue The library manager manages the operations queue with a set of priority levels. The library manager places operation requests in the queue in priorities from 0 through 9. A command priority of 0 is the highest priority and a command priority of 9 is the lowest priority.
Page 77: Operations
Operations The 3494 performs host-initiated and stand-alone operations. Host-Initiated Operations The following are host-initiated operations: v Mount operations v Demount operations v Eject operations v Audit operations v Import operations v Export operations Mount Operations Host-initiated mount operations result in either a physical or logical mount being performed by the library.
Page 78 Physical Mount Required The host requested a speciﬁc volser or speciﬁed a category that was not designated as a “Fast-Ready” category. The volser needed to satisfy that the mount operation is not resident in the tape volume cache and must be recalled from the physical tape.
Page 79: Export Operations
If the volser speciﬁed is a logical volume in the library manager’s inventory, the library manager determines the physical volume the logical volume resides on and performs an audit of that physical volume. The audit operation is successful if the physical volume is found in the expected storage cell or if it is currently mounted on a physical drive in the Virtual Tape Server.
Page 80: Initial Cartridge Installation
Using automatic cartridge loader mode Although the tape drives in the 3494 do not have automatic cartridge loaders, the 3494 allows for automatic mounting of the next cartridge, of a predeﬁned sequential set, in a speciﬁed library tape drive. The 3494 supports the assignment of cartridges to a special category, the assignment of a speciﬁed drive for restricted use with the special category, and the ending of the restricted usage of a tape drive.
Page 81: Cartridge Placement
3494 operates under a variety of host operating systems, you must be familiar with the operating system for your library and the required protocol. For more information about the host operating systems, see the IBM 3494 Introduction and Planning Guide and “Related Information” on page xiv.
Page 82: Things You Should Never Do
Things You Should Never Do This section gives a list of actions that you should never perform when operating a 3494. Failure to follow these recommendations will result in serious problems, including severe performance degradation. v Never remove cartridges from tape drives unless told to do so by the Library Manager.
Page 83 recovery of misplaced or inaccessible cartridges, which would have to be recovered through the error recovery cell one at a time. v Avoid running large database searches (for instance, searching for all volsers in the library) from the Database pull-down while the library is busy. This can tie up the database and cause performance degradation.
Page 84 Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide...
Page 85: Chapter 4. Operational Modes And States, And Informational States
In this mode, the cartridge accessor is parked in the home position, if possible, or moved by the operator to gain access to the desired cartridge or drive. The library manager provides instructions to the operator to perform tasks that are normally © Copyright IBM Corp. 1993, 1999 the display.
Page 86: Additional Operational Modes In The Ha1 Environment
performed automatically. This mode allows the operator to perform library tasks, for example, mounting and ejecting, until the 3494 is returned to Auto mode. Additional Operational Modes in the HA1 Environment In a Library with the HA1 feature attached, one library manager is active, and the other is standby.
Page 87: Home Cell Mode
Figure 30. Standby Library Manager Home Cell Mode The library operates in either ﬁxed home cell or ﬂoating home cell mode. The home cell mode selection is made by the service representative, during the teach process, as follows: Fixed home cell Floating home cell Notes: 1.
Page 88: Initialization Complete
Initialization complete The tape library starts the library manager application and determines the operational mode and state. The mode and state are based on the availability conditions of the components and whether the 3494 is taught and inventoried. If the 3494is taught and inventoried, the library manager waits for one of the following conditions: v An operator instruction to proceed to an operation mode and operational state.
Page 89: Dual Active Accessor Status
Dual Active Accessor Status When the dual active accessors feature is installed, it may be enabled or disabled. Figure 31 shows the pop-up window for the transition into the dual active accessor mode, and Figure 32 shows the pop-up window for the transition out of dual active accessor mode.
Page 90: Relationship Between Operational Modes And States
Intervention required Indicates that a condition in the tape library must be corrected by operator intervention. Library manager check-1 condition Indicates that the library manager has detected an unrecoverable condition that does not allow continued execution of host requests, and will attempt to re-initialize or switch to the standby library manager if the high availability model is installed to correct the problem.
Page 91: Auto Mode To Pause Mode (No Error)
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 the cartridge accessor interface is unavailable. The operator can cancel the request to Auto mode. 2.
Page 92: Pause Mode To Manual Mode
between its highlighted and non-highlighted color to provide a visual indication that the 3494 is still in Pause Pending mode. The library manager also beeps ﬁve times. 2. The System Summary window is updated to indicate that the operational mode is Pause Pending.
Page 93: Manual Mode To Auto Mode
3. The operations necessary to park the cartridge accessor and remove its power are performed (see “Auto Mode to Pause Mode (No Error)” on page 69). 4. The library completes the change to Manual mode (see “Pause Mode to Manual Mode”...
Page 94: Shutdown Pending State To Shutdown State
Shutdown Pending State to Shutdown State During this change, the library manager application is removed from memory. Shutdown State to Library Manager Initialization State This change occurs when the library manager controller is powered on or when a severe error occurs. Library Manager Initialization State to Initialization Complete State After the library manager starts the main process of the library manager application, the tape library enters the initialization complete state.
Page 95: Initialization Complete State To Online Or Offline State
go to the Offline state. This time is needed to move the cartridges to the high-capacity output facility from the storage cells. If a high-capacity operation is in progress, the operator is prompted to cancel the operation. If the operator does not cancel the high-capacity operation, the Offline request is cancelled.
Page 96 Library manager check-1 condition The library manager: detects an unrecoverable condition that does not allow continued execution of host requests, and will attempt to re-initialize to correct the problem. Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide...
Page 97: Chapter 5. Basic Operating Procedures
Powering Off the 3494 1. Ensure all drives are varied Offline to the appropriate host. 2. Press the Unit Power switch, on the operator panel, to the Off position. © Copyright IBM Corp. 1993, 1999 Procedure “Powering On the 3494”.
Page 98: Changing To Pause Mode
Note: If the Local/Remote switch is in the Local position, the Unit Power switch 3. Observe the Power Off Pending LED on the operator panel. The LED ﬂashes until the 3494 is powered off. The system can take up to 20 minutes in a library with a VTS to shutdown. When the shutdown completes, the 3494 (including the Model B18, if installed) is powered off.
Page 99: Inserting Cartridges
Inserting Cartridges Cartridges can be inserted into the library in the following ways: v See “Initial Cartridge Installation” on page 58. v See “Using Empty Cartridge Cells to Insert Cartridges”. v See “Using the Convenience Input⁄Output Station Feature to Insert Cartridges” on page 78.
Page 100: Using The Convenience Input⁄Output Station Feature To Insert Cartridges
Note: If the inventory update is not enabled, select Perform Inventory Update Using the Convenience Input⁄Output Station Feature to Insert Cartridges Cartridges may be inserted into the library by using the Convenience Input⁄Output Station during normal automatic operation by performing the following steps: Note: The ten-cell I/O station feature is shown in Figure 34 on page 79.
Page 101: Inserting Cartridges In The Convenience Input⁄Output Station
Summary pop-up window (Figure 43 on page 98) shows the Convenience I/O Mode of Import or Insert. Figure 34. Inserting Cartridges in the Convenience Input⁄Output Station Using the Convenience Input⁄Output Station Import Mode When the Convenience Input⁄Output Station is in Import Mode, any J-type cartridge (High Performance Cartridge Tape) that is inserted into the Convenience Input⁄Output Station will be added to the Unassigned category of the library.
Page 102: Optional 30-Cell I/O
for validating the ranges that have been deﬁned for physical volumes. J-type cartridges that are not in a VTS range of stacked volumes will be inserted for native 3590 use. 5. J-type cartridges that are intended for native 3590 use must be moved into the Insert category.
Page 103: Using The High-Capacity Input/Output Facility
Using the High-Capacity Input/Output Facility Attention: Never place Exported Stacked Volumes into the High Capacity Input/Output Facility, as this will cause the data on them to be overwritten. The deﬁned facility will be scanned on the ﬁrst transition to Automatic mode even if Inventory Update is disabled or on any transition to Automatic mode if the door associated with the frame containing the facility has been opened.
Page 104: Removing Ejected Cartridges From The High-Capacity Output Facility
5. Press the Auto mode button on the operator panel. 6. Observe the Auto mode LED on the operator panel. The LED ﬂashes until the library is in Auto mode and then stays lit. Note: If the high availability model is installed, the output facility still uses cells in Removing Ejected Cartridges from the High-Capacity Output Facility 1.
Page 105 v Exported Stacked Volumes that were used in an Import operation from the v VTS stacked volumes being ejected v Native 3590 cartridges being ejected by a host Site operations management of time periods for Export and Import operations can minimize the mix of cartridges in the Convenience Input⁄Output Station.
Page 106 Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide...
Page 107: Chapter 6. Advanced Operating Procedures
Displaying Accessor Mounts per Hour Using the VTS Active data selection Using the VTS Data ﬂow selection Using the VTS Mount hit data selection © Copyright IBM Corp. 1993, 1999 Reference “Using the Library Manager” on page 88. “Making Library Manager Selections” on page 92.
Page 108 Table 6. Quick Reference to Advanced Operating Procedures (continued) Task Using the VTS Physical device mount history selection Using the VTS Logical mounts per hour selection Using the VTS Active Data Distribution selection Using the System Summary window Requesting LAN status Displaying the Dual Active Accessor Boundary Using the Queues pull-down...
Page 109 Table 6. Quick Reference to Advanced Operating Procedures (continued) Task Cancel Export/Import Inventorying new storage or re-inventorying the complete system Disabling the inventory update Enabling the inventory update Performing the inventory update (Full) Performing the inventory update (Partial) Setting up a stand-alone device Resetting a stand-alone device Checking the status of a stand-alone device Inserting unlabeled cartridges...
Page 110: Using The Library Manager
Table 6. Quick Reference to Advanced Operating Procedures (continued) Task Removing a cartridge from the gripper Using the keyboard template Using the remote library manager console Using the Library Manager The library manager display contains one Operator menu. The Operator menu contains all the functions needed at the operator level.
Page 111: Operator Panel Controls
Figure 36. Operator Panel Controls 1 System Menu Icon This horizontal line, when selected with a single click of the pointing device, causes a pull-down window (see Figure 37) with an expanded list of selections to be displayed. Double-clicking on this icon causes the pop-up window that contains the system menu icon to be closed (removed).
Page 112: System Menu
Figure 37. System Menu 2 Title Bar 3 Window-Sizing Icons 4 Sizeable-Window Border 5 Vertical Scroll Bar Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide This area, at the top of each window, contains the window title. Note: By clicking on the title bar and holding down the pointing device button, the entire window can be dragged (moved) to a different location on the screen.
Page 113 unshaded part of the scroll bar) shows the position and the size of the visible information in relation to the information that is available. As the window is scrolled, the upper and lower bold bars change size to reﬂect the amount of information that is available for display in both up and down directions.
Page 114: Making Library Manager Selections
13 Action Bar The action bar is the primary window containing keywords that, when selected, cause a pull-down window to be displayed. Click on the desired action to highlight the item. If a line item is dimmed, the item is not available for selection. Making Library Manager Selections You can make selections from the action bar of the Operator menu, with choices from the pull-down menus, or by active radio buttons, check boxes, and...
Page 115: Track Pointer Keyboard
2. Click on the object using button 2 or 4 to select and lock the pointer on the object. 3. Rotate the ball to move the object. This action is also referred to as dragging an object. 4. Release the object by pressing either button. Note: The object may also be moved by holding down button 1 or button 3 Figure 38.
Page 116: Using The Help Pull-Down
Figure 39. Track Pointer Keyboard 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 the object. 2. Press and hold button 1 in Figure 39 down. 3.
Page 117: Help Search
Extended help Provides general information about the Operator menu. Click on Extended help from the Help pull-down menu (or select and press Enter). You can also press F2 from within a help window. Keys help Displays a list of key assignments available. Click on Keys help from the Help pull-down menu (or select and press Enter).
Page 118: Key Functions
Services Search through the help windows. Options Expand or contract the list of available help windows or display the list of help windows you have viewed during the session. Help Provide help to use the Help facility. If you select Contents from the Options pull-down menu, the contents window appears.
Page 119 Ctrl+F10 Activates the Operator menu action bar. Ctrl+PgUp Displays the text to the left of the window. Ctrl+PgDn Displays the text to the right of the window. Alt+F4 Closes the window. Alt+F5 Restores the window to its original size. Alt+F7 Moves the window.
Page 120: Using The Operator Menu
Using the Operator Menu The Operator menu (see Figure 42) is displayed after the following: v The library manager is powered on. v The Copyright panel is displayed. v The Auto mode/Online state process has completed. Figure 42. Operator Menu The Operator menu panel consists of a title bar, an action bar, and initially, the System Summary window.
Page 121: Using The Mode Pull-Down
Options Provides various subsystem options (see “Using the Options Pull-Down” on page 226). Help Provides general help (see “Using the Help Pull-Down” on page 94). See “Key Functions” on page 96 for a listing of the keys associated with the Operator menu.
Page 122: Auto
Online and in Auto mode. A pop-up window is displayed (after the IBM logo panel display times out) that allows the user to press the Enter key and continue directly into Auto mode and Online state or...
Page 123: Manual
Online and in Auto mode. A pop-up window is displayed (after the IBM logo panel display times out) that allows you to press the Enter key and continue directly into Auto mode and...
Page 124: Initial Mode/State Selection Pop-Up Window
Online state or to make a selection. Selections that are not possible are disabled (dimmed). See Figure 45. Figure 45. Initial Mode/State Selection Pop-Up Window While in Online mode, the library manager is capable of receiving, queueing, and executing commands from attached hosts. Whenever the Library Manager is brought Online, a check for Fast Ready Categories is made.
Page 125: Offline
Offline Select Offline for the cartridge accessor to complete all queued requests. No additional requests are accepted. During the processing of queued requests, the 3494 is in the Offline Pending state. If Offline is selected and the library manager is already Offline, the selection is ignored and no messages are sent to the attached hosts.
Page 126: Service Menu
Figure 48. Mode/State Change Request Pop-Up Window If no intervention-required conditions exist, the instruction is reduced in contrast (dimmer) from other items. The Offline Request pop-up window has the following controls: Operator intervention Cancel Help A message is sent to all attached hosts that indicates the library manager is going Offline.
Page 127: Switch Active Library Manager To Standby
Switch Active Library Manager to Standby Note: This selection is only available when the high availability model is installed and the standby library manager is enabled. The switch active library manager to standby option allows the operator to manually switch the active library to become the standby library manager. To process the switch over, the active library manager must be offline and in pause mode.
Page 128: Accessors
Figure 52. Switching Pop-Up Window When the system status screen is displayed, the switch over is complete. Accessors Switch Active Accessor to Standby Note: This selection is only available when Model HA1 is installed. The switch active accessor to standby option allows the operator to manually switch the active accessor to become the standby accessor.
Page 129: Switching Pop-Up Window
Figure 54. Switching Pop-Up Window Enable Dual Active Accessors Note: This selection is only available when the dual active accessors feature is installed. The enable dual active accessors option allows the operator to manually enable the dual active accessors feature. When selected, the library manager displays the Dual Active Accessor Status Pop-up Window.
Page 130: Lockup Library Manager
Figure 56. Mark Accessor Active Pop-Up Window Once you select an accessor to leave active, the library manager displays the Dual Active Accessor Status Pop-Up Window. See Figure 57. Figure 57. Dual Active Accessor Status Pop-Up Window — Disabling Lockup Library Manager Locks the keyboard and display until the system administrator’s password is entered.
Page 131: Using The Status Pull-Down
Figure 58. System Administrator Password Pop-Up Window If you select Cancel, the shutdown request is ended and the pop-up window is closed. If you enter a valid password and select OK, an Are you sure? query is presented. If you select No, the shutdown request is ended. If you select Yes, the shutdown panel is shown.
Page 132: Status Pull-Down Menu
Figure 60. Status Pull-Down Menu The Status pull-down selections are as follows: Operational status Component availability status VTS status Performance Statistics Accessor Mounts per Hour VTS x Allows selection of the following for each VTS, where x denotes the VTS Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide Displays the status.
Page 133: Operational Status
System summary LAN Status Dual accessor zones Operational Status Figure 61 shows the top half of the Operational Status pop-up window. Figure 62 shows the bottom half of the Operational Status pop-up window for systems that only have a single accessor. Figure 63 on page 114 shows the bottom half of the Operational Status pop-up window for systems that have dual accessors.
Page 134 Pending Operations shows the number of pending operations for the following requests: v Mounts and demounts v Ejects and inserts v Audits v Cleans v Exports v Imports When an operation is pending, it is in progress, queued, or blocked. If you need more speciﬁc information about a pending operation, select the appropriate queue.
Page 135: Part 2 Of 3) Operational Status Pop-Up Window (Single Accessor Systems)
Figure 62. (Part 2 of 3) Operational Status Pop-Up Window (single accessor systems) Chapter 6. Advanced Operating Procedures...
Page 136: Part 3 Of 3) Operational Status Pop-Up Window (Dual Accessor Systems)
Figure 63. (Part 3 of 3) Operational Status Pop-Up Window (dual accessor systems) Database Dual Write shows whether the database dual-write function is enabled. It indicates Disabled, Enabled, or Not installed. Dual Active Accessors Feature shows the status of the dual active accessors feature.
Page 137: Component Availability
Port Initialization shows status of the tape subsystem control unit ports and direct attach ports. It indicates whether a port is a Direct Attach or Control unit port. It indicates Initialized, Not initialized, or Not installed. The Operational Status window has the following pull-downs available from its action bar: Refresh Immediately refreshes or updates the contents of the window.
Page 138: Part 1 Of 3) Component Availability Status Pop-Up Window
Figure 64. (Part 1 of 3) Component Availability Status Pop-Up Window Convenience Input⁄Output Station The station’s availability is shown by 1, 0, or — — —, where 1 indicates available, 0 indicates not available, and — — — indicates not installed. Cartridge Accessor The cartridge accessor’s availability is shown by 1, 0, or —...
Page 139: Part 3 Of 3) Component Availability Status Pop-Up Window
Figure 65. (Part 2 of 3) Component Availability Status Pop-Up Window Figure 66. (Part 3 of 3) Component Availability Status Pop-Up Window Ports Figure 65, and Figure 66 show part of the tape subsystem pictorial presentation. Subsystem 1 in the ﬁgure represents the left-most tape subsystem in the library when you face the front of the library.
Page 140: Vts Status
The Component Availability Status window has the following pull-down available from its action bar: Help VTS Status Figure 67 shows the VTS Status window. Figure 67. VTS Status Pop-Up Window This panel displays information about the status of each VTS installed in the library. This window includes the following information for each installed VTS: Library Sequence Number VTS Attachment Type...
Page 141: Performance Statistics
Exp/Imp Capable VTS Port Physical Device Ports Virtual Device Ports VTS Primary IP Address The VTS Status window has the following buttons: Help Performance Statistics Figure 68 on page 120 and Figure 69 on page 121 show the Performance Statistics window.
Page 142: Part 1 Of 2) Performance Statistics Pop-Up Window
Figure 68. (Part 1 of 2) Performance Statistics Pop-Up Window The Performance Statistics window displays the following statistics on the 3494: v The number of mounts for the previous 7 days v The number of mounts for the previous 24 hours v The number of mounts per hour for the previous 24 hours v The average mount time for the previous 24 hours v The number of ejects for the previous 24 hours...
Page 143: Part 2 Of 2) Performance Statistics Pop-Up Window
Figure 69. (Part 2 of 2) Performance Statistics Pop-Up Window The Performance Statistics window has the following pull-downs available from its action bar: Refresh Refreshes or updates the contents of the window immediately instead of periodically (about every 30 seconds). You can also click the pointing device on the client area of the window.
Page 144: Accessor Mounts Per Hour
Accessor Mounts per Hour Figure 70 shows the Accessor Mounts per Hour window. Figure 70. Accessor Mounts per Hour Pop-Up Window The Accessor Mounts per Hour window displays a graph showing the number of mounts per hour for each accessor. Data is displayed for the previous 24 hours. The current hour’s data is designated by an asterisk for Accessor A and a diamond for accessor B.
Page 145: Vts Active Data
VTS Active Data The Active Data window (Figure 71) displays a graph showing the amount of active data, amount of free storage, maximum active data, and a free storage alarm level for the stacked volumes in a VTS. The data stored on stacked volumes is from the Tape Volume Cache and may be compressed when the VTS has the EHPO feature;...
Page 146 Free Storage is the total capacity of all empty stacked volumes in the library calculated by using a compression ratio as described for Maximum Active Data above. Partially ﬁlled stacked volumes are not included in this calculation. Free Storage gives an indication of how much data from the Tape Volume Cache can be added to stacked volumes currently in the VTS.
Page 147: Vts Data Flow
VTS Data Flow Figure 72 shows the VTS Data Flow window. Figure 72. VTS Data Flow Pop-Up Window The VTS Data Flow window displays a graph showing the amount of data written to and read from the channel. A separate graph is available for each VTS in the Library.
Page 148: Vts Mount Hit Data
VTS Mount Hit Data Figure 73 shows the VTS Mount Hit Data window. Figure 73. VTS Mount Hit Data Pop-Up Window The VTS Mount Hit Data window displays a graph showing how logical mounts have been accomplished as a percentage of the total mounts for an hour. The three types are: Fast ready, cache hit, and logical mounts requiring a recall.
Page 149 The VTS Mount Hit Data window has the following pull-downs available from its action bar: Refresh Refreshes or updates the contents of the window immediately. You can also click the pointing device on the client area of the window. Help Provides help about the VTS Mount Hit Data window.
Page 150: Vts Physical Device Mount History
VTS Physical Device Mount History Figure 74 shows the VTS Physical Device Mount History window. Figure 74. VTS Physical Device Mount History Pop-Up Window The VTS Physical Device Mount History Data window displays a graph showing the minimum, average, and maximum number of physical drives used at one time to mount stacked volumes.
Page 151: Vts Logical Mounts Per Hour
To close the window, select Close from the system menu icon (upper-left corner of the window). VTS Logical Mounts Per Hour Figure 75 shows the VTS Logical Mounts Per Hour window. Figure 75. VTS Logical Mounts Per Hour Pop-Up Window The VTS Logical Mounts Per Hour window displays a graph showing the number of logical mounts per hour.
Page 152: Vts Active Data Distribution
VTS Active Data Distribution Figure 76 shows the VTS Active Data Distribution window. Figure 76. VTS Active Data Distribution Pop-Up Window The VTS Active Data Distribution window displays a graph showing the distribution of active data on stacked volumes. A separate graph is available for each VTS in the Library.
Page 153: Using The System Summary
Using the System Summary The System Summary window (see Figure 77) provides an overview of important 3494 information. Figure 77. System Summary Pop-Up Window The System Summary window contains the following: Operational mode Shows whether the subsystem is in Auto, Auto Pending, Pause, Pause Pending, Manual Pending, or Manual mode.
Page 154 Convenience I/O Mode High-Capacity Output or Input/Output Status High Capacity Rack Inventory Update Enclosure doors Overall system Standby LM (Library Manager) Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide v Volumes present v Opened v Unknown Shows the mode setting for the Convenience I/O station. Possible mode settings are: v Insert v Import...
Page 155 standby LM is functional. Disabled indicates the standby LM is not functional and causes the overall system to report Degraded. Not Installed indicates the standby LM feature is not installed. Degraded indicates the standby LM has lost one of its communication links with the active library manager.Not Taught indicates the accessor has not completed a successful teach, thus making it unusable.
Page 156 is established and is active. Not initialized indicates communication on this port is not established or is lost. Not installed indicates installation is not complete. If the high availability model is installed, the port status shows the status for both cartridge accessors. OK indicates communication on this port is established and is active for both cartridge accessors.
Page 157: Lan Status
LAN Status The LAN Status pop-up window provides information on the status of the hosts attached to the library system via LAN. Figure 78 shows the LAN Status pop-up window. Figure 78. LAN Status Pop-Up Window Host Alias This ﬁeld lists the aliases of the LAN attached hosts. The alias for a host is a nickname supplied by the customer for that host.
Page 158: Dual Accessor Zones
Previously Initialized This ﬁeld indicates if the Library Manager has previously been initialized with this host via LAN. v 0 in this ﬁeld indicates the Library Manager has not yet been initialized v 1 in this ﬁeld indicates the Library Manager is initialized or was The LAN Status panel has the following push-buttons: Closes the window.
Page 159: Using The Queues Pull-Down
Using the Queues Pull-Down The Queues pull-down (see Figure 80) allows the operator to display the various types of requests that are in progress or waiting to be performed. Figure 80. Queues Pull-Down Menu Select any item from this pull-down to display a moveable, sizeable, scrollable window containing the requested information.
Page 160: Mount Queue
Figure 81. Mount Queue Priority The priority group in which the operation was placed. Action The name of the request. Volser The volser associated with the operation. The ﬁeld is blank if no volser is identiﬁed. The clean queue entry does not require a volser ﬁeld. Device The device identiﬁer associated with the operation.
Page 161: Using The Database Pull-Down
Using the Database Pull-Down Use the Database pull-down (see Figure 82) to view selected volumes based on the speciﬁed search criteria. Figure 82. Database Pull-Down Menu The Database pull-down selections are as follows: Search database for volumes Allows a search of the volume database based on search criteria. (See “Search Database For Volumes”.) Find a logical volume’s home Used to determine which physical volume a logical volume resides on.
Page 162: Search Database For Volumes Pop-Up Window
Figure 83. Search Database for Volumes Pop-Up Window Search Criteria The following are selections that can be included in the search criteria: Volser Enter the volser used in the search. The volser consists of one to six Category Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide alphanumeric characters that match the cartridge label.
Page 163 Device Media Type Volser Flags FF15 Import-Pending Category FF16 Unassigned Category FF17 Export Hold Category FFF6 Service volser (3590) FFF9 Service volser (3490E) FFFA Manually ejected FFFD Cleaner volser (3590) FFFE Cleaner volser (3490E) Either press Enter or select the device used in the search. A device is represented by a three-digit tape device identiﬁer.
Page 164 Search Results The results of the search are displayed in a list. The display list can contain up to 100 records at one time. The vertical scroll bar in the display list can be used to scroll through 100 records. If you ﬁnd more than 100 records, use the Next 100 and Prev 100 push-buttons to display the additional records.
Page 165: Status Flags
Cat. Cat. Order Flags The status of the ﬂags. Figure 84. Status Flags Device Cell Home The cartridge home cell location. Mounts Displaying Search Results The View Database panel contains push-buttons for the following selections: Bottom Next 100 Previous 100 Cancel Help Unknown...
Page 166: Find Logical Volume's Home
Find Logical Volume’s Home The Find Logical Volume’s Home pop-up window allows you to ﬁnd which stacked volume a logical volume resides on. See Figure 85 for a sample window. Figure 85. Find Logical Volume’s Home Pop-Up Window Enter the logical volume’s Volser in the edit ﬁeld then select the “Find” button. A message “Search in progress”...
Page 167: List Database Volumes
List Database Volumes Figure 86. List Database Volume’s Pop-Up Window This panel allows you to create an output ﬁle containing a customized listing of selected database columns. The output ﬁle is a ﬂat ﬁle that can be output to a selectable ﬁle name on a diskette or to C:\LM\LISTDB.LST.
Page 168 Mount Date List the last date the volume was mounted or inserted. Mounts List the number of times the volume has been mounted. Misplaced List if the volume is misplaced. Zero (0) indicates the volume is not misplaced. One (1) indicates the volume is misplaced.
Page 169 Speciﬁc Media Type Select this checkbox if the list output should only include volumes of a certain media type. Use the associated drop-down list to select which media type to limit the output to. The media type describes the physical characteristics of the cartridge as well as the logical library the volume is associated with.
Page 170 The output listing can be created on the A: diskette drive or on the C: drive. Select the desired radio button. A ﬁlename can be entered if the A: drive is selected. The ﬁlename can be up to 79 characters long. If the C: drive is selected, the output is sent to C:\LM\LISTDB.LST.
Page 171 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: was selected. 8. Select the Create list button. An Operation In Progress message is displayed during the list operation.
Page 172: Stacked Volume Map
Messages describing why the search failed are displayed if the search is not successful. The output ﬁle is in the following format: Version: 00001 Time and Date of Map: 13:40:24 04/24/1998 Library Sequence Number: 12345 Customer ID: IBM Global Services Stacked Volser: BAR010 Number of Logicals: 120 LOG000 LOG010 LOG234...
Page 173 If a logical volume spans 2 stacked volumes, the word SPAN appears next to the volser. Stacked Volume Map panel contains push-buttons for the following selections: Get Map Initiate the search for logical volumes Cancel Close the Stacked Volume Map pop-up window. Help Display a help panel with information about the Stacked Volume Map window.
Page 174: Using The Commands Pull-Down
Using the Commands Pull-Down Use the Commands pull-down (see Figure 88) to work with the tape library commands. Figure 88. Commands Pull-Down Menu The Commands pull-down selections are as follows: Cleaning Allows the selection of the following: Schedule cleaning Eject a cleaner cartridge Cleaner masks Send message to host consoles Display a pop-up window where you enter a message (70 characters...
Page 175 Inventory (See “Volser Range for Media Types” on page 161.) Volser Ranges are used only for physical volumes. Insert VTS logical volumes This panel allows the insert of logical volumes into a VTS library. (See “Insert VTS Logical Volumes” on page 163.) Eject a VTS stacked volume This panel allows a VTS stacked volume to be ejected from the library.
Page 176 Disable inventory update Enable inventory update Perform inventory update (Full) Perform inventory update (Partial) Stand-alone drive Allows the selection of the following: Setup stand-alone drive Reset stand-alone drive Stand-alone drive status Insert unlabeled cartridges Display the Insert Unlabeled Cartridge pop-up window that allows the operator to insert unlabeled cartridges into the library.
Page 177: Schedule Cleaning
Change system administrator password Display a pop-up window that allows the user to change the system administrator’s password. (See “System Administrator Password” on page 200.) Service Access Allows for selection of the following: Enable service access Provides the ability to access the library managers through a modem connection when installed.
Page 178 Usage The tape subsystem drives are cleaned after a speciﬁed number of mounts on a per drive basis. The operator settings do not affect the cleaning caused by tape drive performance. The tape subsystem control unit examines tape drive performance to determine if a drive must be cleaned.
Page 179: Clean Schedule Pop-Up Window
Figure 89. Clean Schedule Pop-Up Window Clean based on time This radio button selects the Timed clean area of the window. Select the Days to clean and Time of day ﬁelds for entering time parameters. Clean based on usage This radio button selects the Usage clean area of the window for entering numbers.
Page 180: Eject A Cleaner Cartridge
The cleaning schedule is stored in the library manager database. When the cleaning schedule is changed, the tape drive’s usage-based clean counter is reset to zero. Eject a Cleaner Cartridge The Eject a Cleaner Cartridge pop-up window (see Figure 90) allows the operator to select a cleaner cartridge in the library and then eject the selected cleaner cartridge from the library.
Page 181: Send Message To Host Consoles
Note: When “Cleaner Cartridge Masks” is selected from the “Commands” pull-down, the following rules apply to the changing of the masks. These rules do not apply when the masks are changed as part of a full inventory operation. 1. A cleaner mask cannot match the volser of any data cartridge in the 2.
Page 182: Promote A Command In The Queue
The acknowledgment Message has been sent to all attached hosts indicates that the broadcast was processed. Figure 92. Host Message Pop-Up Window The following are the push-buttons: Send Sends the message to all attached hosts. Cancel Closes the window. Help Provides help concerning the Host Message window.
Page 183: Volser Range For Media Types
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 selected for promotion and the command is already in progress, the command is not promoted.
Page 184: Volser Ranges Pop-Up Window
To query the number of volsers in a range, highlight the range in the list box and select the Total volsers in range button. This panel has the following controls: Range 1 and 2 entry ﬁelds The volser entry ﬁelds can contain up to six alphanumeric characters. The 2 volsers must be entered in the same format.
Page 185: Insert Vts Logical Volumes
used to add or modify a range. An error message is displayed if there is a problem with the new or modiﬁed range. Delete range Deletes the highlighted range from the list of ranges. You are prompted to conﬁrm the delete operation. Select Yes to perform the range delete. Select No to cancel the range delete.
Page 186: Insert Vts Logical Volumes Pop-Up Window
Media type radio buttons These buttons allow the selection of which type of physical cartridge the logical volume will emulate. The selections are Cartridge System Tape (CST) or Enhanced Capacity Cartridge System Tape (ECCST). VTS Library Selection These buttons allow the selection of which VTS library the logical volumes will be inserted into.
Page 187: Insert Vts Logical Volumes Status
Insert VTS Logical Volumes Status The Insert VTS Logical Volumes Status pop-up window displays the status of the logical insert operation. It displays the range of volsers to be inserted and which volser is currently being inserted. The status is automatically updated every 5 seconds.
Page 188: Set Vts Category Attributes
Figure 97. Eject a VTS Stacked Volume Pop-Up Window The following are the push-buttons: Eject Cancel Help Set VTS Category Attributes The Set VTS Category Attributes pop-up window allows categories to be deﬁned as “Fast Ready” categories. A Fast Ready category means that any category mounts from this category can be accomplished without recalling data from a stacked volume.
Page 189: Set Vts Management Policies
Figure 98. Set VTS Category Attributes Pop-Up Window Following are the push-buttons: Add category Adds the entered category to the selected VTS’s “Fast Ready” category list. Delete category Deletes the highlighted category from the associated VTS’s “Fast Ready” category list. You are prompted to conﬁrm the delete operation. Select Yes to continue the delete operation.
Page 190 Five drop-down lists and a set of check boxes are used to set up an inhibit reclaim entry. The drop-down lists contain the following: v Day of week Sunday through Saturday or Every day. If “Every day” is selected, the “Start time” and “Duration”...
Page 191: Inventory New Storage Or Re-Inventory Complete System
volume is available to go through reclamation. During the reclamation process all of the active data from the original stacked volume is moved to another stacked volume. After all active data is moved from the original stacked volume, its category is set to scratch.
Page 192: Display Vts Export/Import Volumes Window
Select a type of inventory as follows: v Inventory new storage (at subsystem installation time) Note: Selecting inventory new storage causes any cartridges with unreadable v Re-inventory the complete system (at any time) Note: If Virtual Tape Servers are installed, see “Re-Inventory with Virtual Tape Note: If Re-inventory Complete System is selected and there are VTS Import Figure 100 shows the Display VTS Export/Import Volumes Window.
Page 193: Save Logical Volumes Window
Save Logical Volumes When a complete inventory is requested and the library contains a VTS, the operator is prompted to save the logical volumes. Answering Yes will save the logical volumes. They will not need to be reinserted after the inventory completes. Answering No will erase all the logical volumes.
Page 194: Inventory Cleaner Masks Pop-Up Window
This panel is similar to the volser ranges panel selectable from the commands pull down (refer to Figure 94 on page 162). The only difference is the addition of the “Start Inventory” button. Select this button after reviewing/modifying the volser ranges.
Page 195: Inventory Status Pop-Up Window
Start inventory Starts the inventory process. Cancel inventory Cancels the inventory process. Help Provides help for the Inventory Cleaner Masks pop-up window. Inventory Status The Inventory Status pop-up window displays the status information about the inventory operation in progress. It is updated periodically as the operation progresses.
Page 196: Re-Inventory With Virtual Tape Servers
being inventoried is marked not inventoried, and the window is closed. If you select No, the inventory continues. This push-button is disabled (grayed, or reduced contrast) during the indexing database phase. Note: If the inventory is cancelled, select inventory new storage when Help Display information about this pop-up window.
Page 197: Service Pull-Down Menu
Figure 106. Service Pull-down Menu Figure 107 on page 176 shows the VTS Online/Offline Pop-Up Window. Chapter 6. Advanced Operating Procedures...
Page 198: Inventory Update
Figure 107. VTS Online/Offline Pop-Up Window Inventory Update The Inventory Update facility allows for the following operations: v Disable Inventory Update v Enable Inventory Update v Perform Inventory Update (Full) v Perform Inventory Update (Partial) Disable Inventory Update Select Disable Inventory Update to prevent the inventory update from being performed after opening and closing a door.
Page 199: Disable Inventory Update Dialog Box
This is typically a system administrator password-protected function. The password-protection option can be selected during installation. (See “System Administrator Password” on page 200.) Figure 108. Disable Inventory Update Dialog Box Enable Inventory Update Select Enable Inventory Update for an inventory update to be performed after opening and closing a door.
Page 200: Perform Inventory Update Dialog Box
Figure 110. Perform Inventory Update Dialog Box The Inventory Update Status pop-up window Figure 111 displays the status information about the inventory update operation in progress. Figure 111. Inventory Update Status Box The pop-up window contains the following messages: v Rack XX is being inventoried and Number of racks complete. This display occurs during the physical inventory operation.
Page 201: Perform Inventory Update (Partial) Window
Perform Inventory Update (Partial) Only those frames associated with doors that have been opened will be inventoried. If adjacent frame update was enabled during teach, the frames to either side will also be inventoried. If dual active accessors is installed, both accessors are used if racks on both sides of the library are being inventoried;...
Page 202: Stand-Alone Device
Stand-Alone Device The stand-alone drive facility allows for the following operations: v Setup stand-alone drive v Reset stand-alone drive v Stand-alone drive status Setup Stand-Alone Device The Setup Stand-Alone Device selection allows a drive to be set up in stand-alone mode.
Page 203: Setup Stand-Alone Device Pop-Up Window
Figure 114. Setup Stand-Alone Device Pop-Up Window Enter device This drop-down list box lists all the drives in the library, including virtual drives. It excludes physical drives associated with a Virtual Tape Server. The selectable operations are as follows: Mount a single volume This operation causes the single volume to be mounted in a requested drive.
Page 204 Note: If the Select volumes in category order is selected, one of the Volser This entry ﬁeld is active when either the Mount a single volume or Demount a single volume is selected. This ﬁeld must be ﬁlled out for the Mount a single volume but is optional for the Demount a single volume selection.
Page 205: Reset Stand-Alone Device Pop-Up Window
reset is selected and then the Reset button is selected. A message is displayed if there are no devices currently in stand-alone mode. Figure 115 shows the Reset Stand-Alone Device Pop-Up Window. Figure 115. Reset Stand-Alone Device Pop-Up Window Reset Request that a device be taken out of stand-alone mode. If a valid device is entered, you are prompted to conﬁrm your request.
Page 206: Insert Unlabeled Cartridges
demount volumes without host interaction option was selected when the device was set up as a stand-alone device. The ICL mode status is displayed as Yes if this option was selected and displayed as No if the option was not selected. Status The current status of the device is displayed here.
Page 207: Add Lan Host
Figure 117. Insert Unlabeled Cartridges Window The following are the push-buttons: Help Cancel Next 10 Previous 10 Add LAN Host This panel allows a LAN attached host to be conﬁgured for communication with this 3494. Up to 32 LAN host ports can be conﬁgured. The information to be entered may be available from a command on the host.
Page 208: Add Lan Host To Library Pop-Up Window (Appc Selected)
VSE/ESA RISC System/6000 90765 SP2 If APPC is selected as the communications protocol, a pop-up window as shown in Figure 118 will appear. This allows a LAN connected host such as an AS/400 to be added to the 3494 conﬁguration. Fill in the following ﬁelds: Figure 118.
Page 209 Host Network ID Host Location Name Host Adapter Address Ethernet Format Check Box The following are the push-buttons: Cancel Help If APPC/VTAM is selected as the communications protocol, an Add LAN Host to Library pop-up window as shown in Figure 119 on page 188 will appear. This allows a LAN connected host such as VSE/ESA to be added to the 3494 conﬁguration.
Page 210: Add Lan Host To Library Pop-Up Window (Appc/Vtam Selected)
Figure 119. Add LAN Host to Library Pop-Up Window (APPC/VTAM Selected) Host Alias (optional) The alias for a host is a customer supplied nickname for that host. This is an optional ﬁeld and may be left blank if an alias is not desired. This entry ﬁeld will only accept alpha-numeric characters and the “.”...
Page 211 Host Adapter Address Ethernet Format Check Box Physical Unit Name The following are the push-buttons: Cancel Help If TCP/IP is selected as the communications protocol, an Add LAN Host to Library pop-up window as shown in Figure 120 on page 190 will appear. This allows a LAN connected host such as a RISC System/6000 to be added to the 3494 conﬁguration.
Page 212: Delete Lan Host
Figure 120. Add LAN Host to Library Pop-Up Window (TCP/IP Selected) Host Alias (optional) Host IP Address Host Name The following are the push-buttons: Cancel Help Delete LAN Host Figure 121 on page 191 shows the Delete Host from Library pop-up window. From this pop-up window, select the LAN-connected host to be deleted from the 3494 conﬁguration.
Page 213: Update Lan Host Information
Figure 121. Delete LAN Host from Library Pop-Up Window Host Alias (optional) The alias for a host is a customer supplied nickname for that host. This is an optional ﬁeld and may be left blank if an alias is not desired. Host Name This ﬁeld lists the names of all hosts that are conﬁgured with the library system via LAN.
Page 214: Update Lan Host Information Pop-Up Window
that hosts 3494 LAN conﬁguration data. After a host is selected, the host information can be updated. Figure 122. Update LAN Host Information Pop-Up Window Host Alias (optional) The alias for a host is a customer supplied nickname for that host. This is an optional ﬁeld and may be left blank if an alias is not desired.
Page 215: Change Lan Host Information Pop-Up Window (Appc)
LAN host to be changed in the 3494 conﬁguration. When this is done, the 3494 responds to the host with the new conﬁguration data. Figure 123. Change LAN Host Information Pop-Up Window (APPC) Host Alias (optional) The alias for a host is a customer supplied nickname for that host. This is an optional ﬁeld and may be left blank if an alias is not desired.
Page 216 Host Adapter Address Ethernet Format Check Box XID (optional) Note: If the host is AS/400, the following commands on the AS/400 will provide the The following are the push-buttons on the Change Host Information pop-up window: Cancel Help Figure 124 on page 195 shows the Change Host Information pop-up window for APPC/VTAM hosts.
Page 217: Change Lan Host Information Pop-Up Window (Appc/Vtam)
Figure 124. Change LAN Host Information Pop-Up Window (APPC/VTAM) Host Alias (optional) Host Transaction Program Name Host Network ID Host Location Name Host Adapter Address The alias for a host is a customer supplied nickname for that host. This is an optional ﬁeld and may be left blank if an alias is not desired.
Page 218 Ethernet Format Check Box XID (optional) Note: If the host is AS/400, the following commands on the AS/400 will provide the The following are the push-buttons on the Change Host Information pop-up window: Cancel Help Figure 125 on page 197 shows the Change Host Information pop-up window for APPC/VTAM hosts.
Page 219: Change Lan Host Information Pop-Up Window (Tcp/Ip)
Figure 125. Change LAN Host Information Pop-Up Window (TCP/IP) Host Alias (optional) Host IP Address Host Name Note: If the host is AS/400, the following commands on the AS/400 will provide the information needed to update the Change LAN Host Information screen: v If the AS/400 operating system is less than version V3R6, use v If the AS/400 operating system is version V3R6, or higher, use The following are the push-buttons on the Change Host Information pop-up window:...
Page 220: Lm Lan Information
LM LAN Information This window supplies the LAN information about the library that is required by the host system for the host and library to communicate. The window shown in Figure 126 displays the following information: Figure 126. Library LAN Information Pop-Up Window Note: If Model HA1 is installed, information for both library managers is shown.
Page 221: Operator Intervention
3494 Library Manager. Library Name The Library Name is the Hostname deﬁned in the TCP/IP network for the Library Manager. In Figure 126 on page 198, libmgrc3.ibm.com is a TCP/IP Hostname. The following are the push-buttons: Close the information window.
Page 222: System Administrator Password
Figure 127. Operator Intervention Pop-Up Window This window has one checkbox: Send interventions to host consoles The following are the push-buttons: Cancel Help System Administrator Password The System Administrator pop-up window (see Figure 128 on page 201) allows the system administrator password, if selected during installation, to be changed. The system administrator password-protects the following functions: v Access to actions required as part of emergency power off (EPO) recovery during library manager start-up.
Page 223 v To unlock the keyboard and display when they have been locked from the Lockup Library Manager under the Mode Pull-Down. Figure 128. System Administrator Password Pop-Up Window Current password Speciﬁes entry of the current password. New password Speciﬁes entry of the new password. Verify Speciﬁes re-entry of the new password.
Page 224: Managing Import/Export Volumes
Managing Import/Export Volumes This section contains information on managing Import/Export volumes in VTS systems that are Import/Export capable. Manage Unassigned Volumes This panel will be automatically presented when the library is in Import mode and volumes of J-type media have been input into the library via the Convenience Input⁄Output Station.
Page 225 Cancel Volser Ranges Refresh Help Close the panel without saving any of the changes. Brings up the Volser Range Panel. See Figure 94 on page 162. Refreshes the screen. Provides additional help for this screen. Chapter 6. Advanced Operating Procedures...
Page 226: Manage Import Volumes
Manage Import Volumes This panel allows the operator to move physical volumes (J-type) in the Import category to the Insert category, or if desired, eject the volumes from the library. Figure 130. Manage Import Volumes Pop-Up Window The following are the push-buttons: Select All De-select All Import...
Page 227: Manage Insert Volumes
Manage Insert Volumes This panel allows the operator to re-evaluate the physical volumes in the Insert category for 3590 native use. By redeﬁning the volser ranges, the volumes can be moved to the Insert categories for the VTS subsystems. In addition, the operator can eject the volumes from the library.
Page 228: Manage Export-Hold Volumes
Manage Export-Hold Volumes This panel allows the operator to move Exported Stacked Volumes in the Export-hold category to the Import category. In addition, the operator can eject the Exported Stacked Volumes from the library. Figure 132. Manage Export-Hold Volumes Pop-Up Window The following are the push-buttons: Select All De-select All...
Page 229: Cancel Export/Import
Cancel Export/Import This panel allows the operator to send a cancel request to the VTS for an in-progress Import or Export operation. The in-progress Exports and Imports are presented in the list box. Only one operation can be selected at a time. Figure 133.
Page 230: Service Access
With this method, the 3494 can be monitored at one or more locations, along with other equipment (both IBM and non-IBM) that also supports the SNMP protocol. Monitoring is independent of the host system that is controlling the equipment and independent of the location of the 3494s.
Page 231: Using The Library Manager's Snmp Features
The Library Manager code offers the ability to monitor the following Library Manager events: v OPINT - Operator Interventions v UNSOL - Unsolicited Attention Messages v SERVC - Service Request Messages (not currently supported) v CHCK1 - Library Manager Check1 Conditions v TESTM - Test SNMP Trap Message OPINT Events OPINT events inform the monitoring station of the state of the 3494.
Page 232: Select Snmp Trap Types Pop-Up Window
Figure 135. Select SNMP Trap Types Pop-Up Window Conﬁguring SNMP Trap Destinations Once the Library Manager Trap Types have been selected, the Library Manager needs to be conﬁgured to send the SNMP traps to the correct monitoring station. To do this, select SNMP Options from the Commands menu, and then select Change SNMP trap destinations.
Page 233: Change Snmp Trap Destinations Pop-Up Window (Os/2 2.11)
Figure 136. Change SNMP Trap Destinations Pop-Up Window (OS/2 2.11) 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. Highlight the SNMP trap destination that you want to delete in the list box. 2.
Page 234: Snmp Conﬁguration Pop-Up Window
Figure 137. SNMP Conﬁguration Pop-Up Window Adding a Destination:: 1. Once the HRMCNFIG program is running, select the trap destination radio button. The Network Mask input ﬁeld will then be grayed out. (SNMP trap messages do not need to use this option.) 2.
Page 235: Trouble Shooting
Sending TESTM Messages Once SNMP has been conﬁgured, send an SNMP trap to ensure that SNMP is conﬁgured correctly. The TESTM trap allows a test message to be sent to the monitor stations which have been set up to receive the SNMP trap messages. To send a TESTM SNMP trap, select Send TESTM Trap from the SNMP Options menu.
Page 236 Most Library Manager SNMP trap messages contain both a set of parameters and a message string. The parameters are intended to aid the programmer in extracting the necessary information from the trap message. The message string is intended for customers who do not have the ability to program the network monitor station software to parse and process the Library Manager SNMP traps.
Page 237: Programming Tools
3. Determine which Library Manager SNMP Trap Type was sent. This will be one of the Library Manager SNMP Trap Types. This is the next ﬁeld in the space-delimited string. 4. Once it has been determined that the SNMP trap message was generated from a 3494 Tape Dataserver, its identity, and which type of Library Manager SNMP trap message was sent, the message can be tokenized again to remove the message parameters and message string.
Page 238 — This indicates that the parameter is not used for this Library Manager OPINT messages. Gripper Valid Gripper values are: 1, which indicates gripper one; and 2, which indicates gripper two. Accessor Valid Accessor values are: A, which indicates accessor A; and B, which indicates accessor B.
Page 239 Table 7. Operator Intervention Messages and Parameters (OPINT TRAP Type) (continued) Parameter Parameter OPINT # Volser — — — Volser Rack Cell Rack Cell — Volser Rack Cell Volser — Volser Rack Cell Volser Rack Cell Device — Volser — Volser Rack Cell —...
Page 240 Table 7. Operator Intervention Messages and Parameters (OPINT TRAP Type) (continued) Parameter Parameter OPINT # — — — — Rack Cell — Rack Cell — Rack Cell — Rack Cell — — — — — — — Volser Rack Cell Volser Rack Cell Device...
Page 241 Table 7. Operator Intervention Messages and Parameters (OPINT TRAP Type) (continued) Parameter Parameter OPINT # Volser — Volser — Rack Cell — Volser — Volser — Accessor — Accessor — — — Volser Slot | | | | | Volser —...
Page 242 Table 7. Operator Intervention Messages and Parameters (OPINT TRAP Type) (continued) Parameter Parameter OPINT # — External Internal — Volser — Stacked Logical Cache Volser Volser Volser Device — Volser Volser Device Device Physical Logical Physical Logical Physical Logical Physical Logical Accessor or Volser...
Page 243: Unsol Library Manager Snmp Traps
Table 7. Operator Intervention Messages and Parameters (OPINT TRAP Type) (continued) Parameter Parameter OPINT # | | | | | Device — UNSOL Library Manager SNMP Traps This section discusses the format of the Library Manager UNSOL messages. Unlike the Library Manager OPINT SNMP traps, the UNSOL SNMP trap messages are all different, and require special programming to handle them.
Page 244 Here the message was generated by the C2444 3494 Tape Dataserver, and the operator entered “The 3494 Tape Dataserver is being taken offline.” Library I/O Station State Change SNMP Traps The Library I/O Station State Change message format is as follows: 3494 [Library Sequence Number] UNSOL 12 [Param A] [Param B] [Param C] [Param D] [Param E] [Param F] [Param G] [Param H] *I/O Station Library Sequence Number...
Page 245 Operational State Change SNMP Traps The Operational State Change message format is as follows: 3494 [Library Sequence Number] UNSOL 13 [Mode] [State] [Degraded] [Safety Enclosure Interlock Open] [Vision System Non-Operational] [Intervention Required] [Check1] [Storage Cells Full] [Out of Cleaners] [Dual Write Disabled] [Smoke Detected] [Manual Mode] *Operational State Change Library Sequence Number Unique Library Sequence Number of the 3494 Tape Dataserver that...
Page 246 Dual Write Disabled It will be one of the following: v — v DD Smoke Detected It will be one of the following: v — v SM Manual Mode It will be one of the following: v — v MM Example: 3494 C2444 UNSOL 13 AUTO ONLINE - - VN - - - - - - *Operational State Change This message indicates that vision is non-operational.
Page 247 v *Duplicate VOLSER in Input Station v *Unreadable VOLSER left in Input Station v *Unexpected Volume Ejected v *Volume Inaccessible v *Inaccessible Volumes Restored v *Cleaner Volume Ejected v *UNKNOWN VOLUME EXCEPTION Example: 3494 C2444 UNSOL 14 1 CNN444 FF01 20 *Misplaced Volume Found Device Availability Changed SNMP Traps The Device Availability Changed message format is as follows: 3494 [Library Sequence Number] UNSOL 15 [Device] [Availability] [Modifier]...
Page 248: Chck1 Library Manager Snmp Traps
Category Category change has been made to. Parameters Additional information, not currently supported. Example: 3494 C2444 UNSOL 16 180 FF01 20 *Device Category Change CHCK1 Library Manager SNMP Traps This section discusses the format of the Library Managers CHCK1 messages. All CHCK1 Library Manager SNMP Traps have the same format.
Page 249: Using Manual Mode
Figure 139. Options Pull-Down Menu The Options pull-down selections are as follows: Clean desktop Removes any visible or minimized window from the screen. See “Using the Operator Menu” on page 98 for the screen now displayed. Also repositions all windows to their home positions. Change power-on language Displays a list of supported languages, which are selectable.
Page 250: Starting Manual Mode
Note: The display panels shown are examples and may not be exactly the same as the panels displayed on your library manager display. Starting Manual Mode To select Manual mode, perform the following procedures: 1. Select Mode (see Figure 140) from the action bar on the Operator Menu at the library manager.
Page 251: Manual Pending Wait Message
remove power from the cartridge accessor. Figure 142 shows the wait message. Figure 142. Manual Pending Wait Message When the transition to Manual mode is complete, the Manual Mode Terminal pop-up window with the Action List screen (see Figure 143 on page 230) appears. Chapter 6.
Page 252: Operating In Manual Mode
Operating in Manual Mode Figure 143 shows the Manual Mode Terminal pop-up window with the Action List screen. Select an action. Press Enter to confirm action completion (except Mounts). Action Mount Mount Mount Mount Mount Mount Mount Mount Mount Eject More actions are waiting.
Page 253: Mounting Cartridges
Indicates that an action cannot be completed. It displays the Error Processing screen that contains a list of possible error choices. See Figure 147 on page 237. Allows you to manually add volumes to the tape library. It displays the Insert Cartridges screen that contains prompts for cartridge insertion.
Page 254: Demounting Cartridges
Using the Action List Screen Use the library manager for this procedure. 1. Select mounts in the order shown on the Action List screen. See Figure 143 on page 230 . The mounts are listed in order of priority with the highest priority at the top. Note: Mounts are automatically conﬁrmed and removed from the Action List 2.
Page 255: Manual Mode Insert Cartridges Screen
2. On the Insert Cartridges screen (see Figure 144), enter the volser of the cartridge to be inserted. The cartridge volser is the set of up to six alphanumeric characters on the label attached to the end of the cartridge. Note: Use the left and right arrow key to move the cursor within a ﬁeld.
Page 256: Ejecting Cartridges
5. Press the Enter key. A pop-up screen is displayed with the Home Cell rack storage location for the inserted cartridge. See Figure 145. 6. Place the cartridge in the designated rack storage cell. Note: If the cartridge cannot be put in the speciﬁed storage cell, press the Error 7.
Page 257: Reviewing Unknown Volume Locations
2. Go to the drive or storage cell and remove the cartridge. Verify that the cartridge volser matches the volser speciﬁed on the action list. Notes: a. If the From location is a drive, remove the cartridge from the drive. b.
Page 258: Error Processing
Action Mount Eject Mount Mount F1=Help F3=HideScreen F12=Cancel Figure 146. Manual Mode Review List Screen Note: The ERROR indication is caused by the operator pressing F4 on the Action List screen. You can only view this screen. You perform the tasks (actions) from the Action List screen.
Page 259: Locating And Identifying Home Cell Locations
Select the error description that best fits the error situation and press the Enter key. Action Mount Error Description . . . F1=Help F3=HideScreen F12=Cancel Figure 147. Manual Mode Error Processing Screen Locating and Identifying Home Cell Locations Use the following procedure to locate and identify the home cell locations: v Determine the home cell in which to place a misplaced or inaccessible volume.
Page 260: Ending Manual Mode
Complete the cartridge volser and press the Enter key. Cartridge volser . . . MRB234 +---------------------------------------------------------------+ | The home cell for the specified cartridge is displayed below. | | If you put the cartridge in this home cell or verify that it | | is already there, press the Enter key.
Page 261: Cartridge Removal From The Gripper
Cartridge Removal from the Gripper Some operator intervention conditions require the operator to remove the cartridge from the gripper. Figure 149 shows the picker and the gripper assembly. Remove the cartridge from the gripper by doing the following: 1. Press the Pause button on the operator control panel if the library is not already in Pause mode.
Page 262: Using The Keyboard Template
Using the Keyboard Template “Appendix A. Keyboard Template” on page 305 illustrates the function keys on the library manager keyboard which are used during normal activity. That template can be copied or removed and then folded to create a triangular bar shape with the illustration of the keys showing on one face.
Page 263: Chapter 7. Remote Library Manager Console Feature
SH19-6839. If the task is similar to one in a referenced document, use the description presented here. This topic is intended for system planners, system programmers, LAN administrators, and operators. Some users are expected to be familiar with operating system and text editor. © Copyright IBM Corp. 1993, 1999...
Page 264: Installing And Conﬁguring
Figure 151. Icon for Distributed Console Access Facility 3. Choose DCAF Controller (See Figure 152.) Figure 152. Distributed Console Access Facility Icon After the IBM logo is displayed, the controlling main window appears. (See Figure 153 on page 243.) Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide...
Page 265: Dcaf Controlling Main Window
Figure 153. DCAF Controlling Main Window 4. Workstations must be added. See 8 on page 246. Choose Open Workstation Directory from the Session pull-down. The DCAF directory window appears. (See Figure 154.) It lists the link records of the target workstations that are directly connected through the Communication Protocol.
Page 266: Dcaf Target Password
Figure 155. DCAF Target Password 6. Type in the target password (the default is lmpsword ) to start the session. As you type the password, the cursor moves and an asterisk (*) is displayed in place of the character. The following are password guidelines: v One to eight characters v Uppercase or lowercase letters A–Z v Digits 0–9...
Page 267: Establishing Communication With The Library Manager
Figure 157. Establishing Communication with the Library Manager After the initiation of the library manager is completed, the Main Menu appears on the remote library manager console (Figure 158). In this case, the selected library manager is paused and the Whole Queue is displayed when the remote library manager console is started.
Page 268: Controlling The Tape Library From The Remote Library Manager Console
From the remote library manager console, you can also choose from the following options: Keystrokes Session Services Help 8. To start a session with another 3494, do the following: a. Press Ctrl+Esc to view the task list on the remote (controlling workstation) console.
Page 269: Remote Library Manager Console Window With Keystrokes Pull-Down Menu
consoleonly. Alt+Esc, Alt+Tab, and Ctrl+Esc are the hot-key combinations. For example, Ctrl+Esc causes the remote library manager console’s task list to appear on the remote library manager console. Pointing Device movements inside the library manager screen on the remote library manager consoleare sent to the library manager.
Page 270: Using Hot-Key Combinations
Table 8. Shortcut Keys for the Library Manager Keys Ctrl+E Ctrl+U Ctrl+C Changing Keystrokes Mode To change keystrokes mode on the remote library manager console, do one of the following: v Press the controlling hot-key combination (default Alt+T) to switch between keystrokes local and keystrokes remote mode or v Move the pointing device into the Keystrokes menu and choose Keystrokes remote or Keystrokes local from Change Keystrokes Mode.
Page 271: Sending The Ctrl+Esc Command To The Library Manager
Sending the Ctrl+Esc Command to the Library Manager To send the Ctrl+Esc command to the library manager during an active session, do the following: v Choose Send Ctrl+Esc from the Keystrokes pull-down on the remote library manager console session window (see Figure 159 on page 247). v Press the Ctrl+C shortcut key if the remote library manager console is in keystrokes local mode.
Page 272: Remote Library Manager Console Session Window With Session Pull-Down Menu
Figure 160. Remote Library Manager Console Session Window with Session Pull-Down Menu The link record name (3494 #1), the current session state (active), and the keystrokes mode (remote) are displayed on the title bar of the remote library manager console window. See Table 9 on page 251 for a description of the session states.
Page 273: Using The Pointing Device During A Session
Table 9. Session States Session State Active Busy Initiating Monitor Suspend Terminate Using the Pointing Device during a Session Figure 161 on page 252 shows the library manager’s display during an active session. The operational status from the library manager was selected with the pointing device by the remote library manager console user.
Page 274 Figure 161. Remote Library Manager Console Session Window During an active session, the pointing device is useful for making selections from the remote library manager console menu bar or for performing operations on the library manager display. The keystrokes mode (local or remote) is for the remote library manager console keyboard only and has no effect on the pointing device.
Page 275: Moving Among Multiple Sessions
Moving Among Multiple Sessions Moving among multiple remote library manager console sessions follows the general conventions for moving around the windows. The remote library manager console main window displays each library manager session. The current sessions are listed by the appropriate link record name. To change to a different session, do the following: v Choose the new session from the remote library manager console main window.
Page 276: Window List
– Terminate the session. All remote operations stop until a new session is established. – Suspend the session. Control returns to the library manager. – Monitor the session. The remote library manager console can monitor the display on the library manager, but the keyboard on the library manager is active.
Page 277: Changing The Password From The Library Manager
Figure 163. Active Session Changing the Password from the Library Manager The remote library manager console logon password can be changed only from the library manager during a session. To change the password, do the following steps: 1. If you have an active session, take control at the library manager by pressing Alt+T and the DCAF Target window will appear.
Page 278: Dcaf Password
Figure 165. Session Pull-down Menu 3. Click on the Enable password check box ( Figure 166). 4. Type the current password. (The default password is lmpsword .) Figure 166. DCAF Password 5. Type the new password. The following are the password guidelines: v One to eight characters v Uppercase or lowercase letters A–Z v Digits 0–9...
Page 279: Remote Library Manager Console Problem Analysis And Operational Tips
Remote Library Manager Console Problem Analysis and Operational Tips Table 10 shows the fault symptoms and describes possible solutions to problems with the remote library manager console functions. Table 10. Fault Symptoms Symptom The library manager keyboard is locked. EQN0516 or EQN0524 error The pointing device button...
Page 280 Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide...
Page 281: Chapter 8. Problem Determination Procedures
The library or attached tape subsystems detected a failure or exception condition that is preventing one or more library operations from completing. The library reports the condition to the host for operator or service © Copyright IBM Corp. 1993, 1999 Reference “Library Manager Failure in a DFSMS/MVS Environment”...
Page 282: Failure And Exception Condition Reporting
representative handling. See “Failure and Exception Condition Reporting” for the conditions and required actions. 2. Console messages concerning the library are being generated. v A failure or exception condition occurred while the library is performing one or more requested operations. The library reports the condition to the host which generates a host console message to inform the operator that a problem exists with the library.
Page 283: Library Manager Failure Recovery Procedures
reported failure or exception condition. Refer to the following documentation for the messages provided and their format for other operating systems and environments. v MVS Basic Tape Library Support (BTLS) - User’s Guide and Reference SC26-7016 v VM v OS/400 v AIX For several of the conditions, one of the actions that can be speciﬁed is to choose the Operator Intervention pull-down.
Page 284 When the active library manager fails in a dual library manager environment, it may or may not display a message. The standby library manager displays a message stating that a switch over is being made, which can take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Page 285: Start The Library Manager And Host Recovery Procedure (Dfsms/Mvs Environment)
Start the Library Manager and Host Recovery Procedure (DFSMS/MVS Environment) Follow each step of the following procedure without deviation. Library Manager Action – Library Manager Recovery Begins (DFSMS/MVS Environment) Single Library Manager Conﬁguration: For a single library manager conﬁguration, do the following: v Contact host operations and inform them what has occurred at the library manager.
Page 286: Library Manager Switching Window
will restart automatically. Cartridges inserted in the Convenience I/O station that remain in the station will need to be removed from the station and then re-inserted after the library manager re-initializes. 3. If the library manager reﬂects Auto/Online status, it has recovered. Contact the service representative for a recoverable library manager error.
Page 287: Library Manager Failure In An Mvs/Btls Environment
2. Conﬁrm that the appropriate drives are online and available by issuing the following command: LIBRARY DISPDRV, libname For any drive that is not online, issue the following command: VARY xxx, ONLINE 3. If the system environment includes JES-3, the library tape drives must be in normal status.
Page 288: Start The Library Manager And Host Recovery Procedure (Mvs/Blts Environment)
Library Manager Screens (MVS/BLTS Environment) A library manager failure causes the library manager console to display certain messages. If the failure has not affected the display and the display is powered on, the library manager may display one or more of the following screen messages: Single Library Manager Conﬁguration: v ‘Severe execution error’...
Page 289: Library Manager
While waiting up to 20 minutes for the library manager to initialize and enter the Auto/Online mode, go to“Library Manager Action – The Library Manager Recovers (MVS/BLTS Environment)”. Dual Library Manager Conﬁguration: For a dual library manager conﬁguration no library manager corrective action is needed. The standby library manager automatically begins switching control from the active library manager which will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Page 290: Dfsms System Managed Tape Messages
minutes. The standby library manager is the active library manager when its System Status displays Auto/Online mode. 2. Contact the service representative to repair the failed library manager. The failed library manager may recover from the failure and become available as the standby library manager after the database is synchronized.
Page 291: Table For Dfsms Library Failure Messages Or Exception Conditions
Table for DFSMS Library Failure Messages or Exception Conditions Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions Resulting Console Message CBR3711I Unexpected ERA code ERA-code from library library-name . An error has been detected during processing in tape library library-name .
Page 292 Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued) Resulting Console Message CBR3726I Function incompatible error code error-code from library library-name for volume volser . A request for a library operation with volume volser cannot be processed by the library because the request is incompatible with the conﬁguration or set of installed features of the library.
Page 293 Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued) Resulting Console Message CBR3750I Message from library library-name : message . The operator at library library-name has sent message message to all connected hosts. Messages can be automatically sent from a VTS subsystem that is performing Export or Import Operations to post operation progress.
Page 294 Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued) Resulting Console Message CBR3755E {Input|Output} door open in library library-name . One of the following situations has been detected in library library-name : v The station door has been open for more than 5 minutes.
Page 295 Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued) Resulting Console Message CBR3759E Library library-name safety enclosure interlock open. One of the enclosure doors to the library library-name is open. The library is in pause mode. This message is retained on the console until the safety interlocks are closed.
Page 296 Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued) Resulting Console Message CBR3764E Library library-name all storage cells full. All storage cells in library library-name are occupied by, or reserved for, cartridges that are already in the library. No more cartridges can be added to the library.
Page 297 Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued) Resulting Console Message CBR3772I Duplicate volume volser left in input station in library library-name . An attempt was made to enter volume volser into library library-name . The volser is already recorded in the library manager inventory, and the location assigned in the inventory contains a volume with the volser.
Page 298: Information Provided At The Library Manager Console
Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued) Resulting Console Message CBR3778I Cleaner volume ejected from library library-name . A cleaner volume exceeded its maximum usage count and was ejected from library library-name . CBR3779I Damaged volume volser ejected from library library-name .
Page 299: Using The System Summary Window
Operator Note: The primary aids for problem determination should be the Using the System Summary Window The System Summary window (see Figure 43 on page 98) provides an overall view of the status of the library. If the System Summary window is not displayed on the console, use the Status pull-down and choose System summary.
Page 300 Table 13. Problem Determination with the System Summary Window (continued) Field Name LAN Attach Ports A decimal count of the number of LAN attached hosts that are currently initialized with the 3494. If no hosts are initialized with the 3494, this shows as a dash. For example, if there are three hosts initialized with the 3494, this number is 3.
Page 301: Using The Component Availability Status Window
Table 13. Problem Determination with the System Summary Window (continued) Field Name Vision OK should be indicated. Failed shows that the vision system (or both vision systems if Model HA1 is installed) has failed or has been made unavailable and operations cannot be completed.
Page 302: Status Flags
show the window, choose Search database for volumes from the Database pull-down. You can also use this window to ﬁnd volumes reported in a host console message. For each volume in the library, ﬂags in the database indicate status or an exception condition.
Page 303 Table for Problem Determination using the Search Database for Volumes Window Table 14. Problem Determination with the Search Database for Volumes Window Problem Scenario Speciﬁc Inaccessible Volume A host console message indicates that an operation failed because the volume is inaccessible. An Import/Export operation produced a Status File record with a Status Code 16 Stacked Volume Access Failure Speciﬁc Misplaced Volume...
Page 304: Using The Whole Queue Window
Table 14. Problem Determination with the Search Database for Volumes Window (continued) Problem Scenario Locating other Misplaced Volumes Search the database to check if the library contains any other misplaced volumes. Locating other Inaccessible Volumes Search the database to check if the library contains any other inaccessible volumes.
Page 305: Quick Reference Table To Intervention Required Conditions
2. If not previously in the Intervention Required state, places the library in that state and notiﬁes all attached hosts of the state change. The System Summary window is updated to indicate intervention is required. The notiﬁcation that the library is in the Intervention Required state will generate the following console message for libraries managed under DFSMS/MVS System Managed Tape environment: CBR3762E, Library library-name intervention required...
Page 306: Table For Intervention Conditions Of Library Tape Drives
Table for Intervention Conditions of Library Tape Drives Table 16. Intervention Required Conditions relating to tape drives in the library Intervention Required Condition Message Load / unload failure on device xxx. Empty the feed slot. Probable Cause Tape device xxx has failed to load or unload a tape cartridge.
Page 307: Table For Intervention Conditions Of Other Library Components
Table 16. Intervention Required Conditions relating to tape drives in the library (continued) Intervention Required Condition Message Device xxx has failed. A service call is needed. Probable Cause A load or unload failure was detected on tape device xxx and the automatic recovery process was not able to successfully complete the operation.
Page 308: Table For Intervention Conditions Of Input/Output Stations
Table 17. Intervention Required Conditions relating to other library components (continued) Intervention Required Condition Message The library is full. Probable Cause An attempt was made to insert cartridges into the library and there are no available cells in the library other than the convenience I/O station or the high-capacity facility.
Page 309 Table 18. Intervention Required Conditions relating to Input/Output Stations or facilities (continued) Intervention Required Condition Message The convenience I/O station should be empty but is not, visually check the station. Probable Cause When the convenience I/O station insert operation completed, the cartridge present sensor indicated that cartridges were still present when none should have been.
Page 310: Table For Intervention Conditions Of External Cartridge Labels
Table for Intervention Conditions of External Cartridge Labels Table 19. Intervention Required Conditions relating to external cartridge labels Intervention Required Condition Message A duplicate volser (xxxxxx) was ejected to the convenience I/O station. Probable Cause During an inventory or inventory update operation, a cartridge was found whose external volume serial number, xxxxxx, is the same as that of another cartridge in the library.
Page 311 Table 19. Intervention Required Conditions relating to external cartridge labels (continued) Intervention Required Condition Message An unreadable volser was left in the convenience I/O station. Probable Cause During an insert operation, the vision system was not able to read the external volume serial number label on the cartridge.
Page 312 Table 19. Intervention Required Conditions relating to external cartridge labels (continued) Intervention Required Condition Message An unexpected volser (xxxxxx) was found and ejected to the convenience I/O station. Probable Cause During a library operation other than inventory or inventory update, a cartridge was found whose external volume serial number xxxxxx indicates a volser that is not in the library manager’s database.
Page 313 Table 19. Intervention Required Conditions relating to external cartridge labels (continued) Intervention Required Condition Message A volser (xxxxxx) with an unknown media type has been ejected to high-capacity facility cell: yyyy. Probable Cause During an inventory or inventory update operation, the media type of a cartridge could not be determined by the vision system, the volser did not ﬁt into an established media type range and a default media-type was not...
Page 314: Table For Intervention Conditions Of Data Cartridges
Table 19. Intervention Required Conditions relating to external cartridge labels (continued) Intervention Required Condition Message A cartridge containing invalid media has been left in device xxx feed slot. Probable Cause During a mount operation, tape device xxx determined that the cartridge is not of a compatible media type but was not able to unload the cartridge.
Page 315: Table For Intervention Conditions Of Cleaner Cartridges
Table 20. Intervention Required Conditions relating to data cartridges (continued) Intervention Required Condition Message Volser (xxxxxx) could not be put away. It was ejected to the convenience I/O station. Probable Cause During a demount operation, the accessor was not able to place the cartridge into its home cell and there are no other available storage cells in the library.
Page 316 Table 21. Intervention Required Conditions relating to cleaner cartridges (continued) Intervention Required Condition Message The library is out of HPCT cleaner cartridges. Probable Cause A clean operation for a 3590 type tape device needs to be performed, but there are no available compatible cleaner cartridges in the library.
Page 317: Table For Intervention Conditions Of A Library Virtual Tape Server
Table 21. Intervention Required Conditions relating to cleaner cartridges (continued) Intervention Required Condition Message A mislabeled cleaner cartridge has been left in device xxx feed slot. Remove the cartridge. Probable Cause During a clean operation, tape device xxx determined that the cleaner cartridge is not compatible with the device but was not able to unload the cartridge.
Page 318 Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued) Intervention Required Condition Message A damaged stacked volume xxxxxx has been ejected to the convenience I/O station. (VTS z) Probable Cause During a prior operation with the stacked volume, the Virtual Tape Server controller encountered an unrecoverable error indicating that the media of the volume may be damaged.
Page 319 Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued) Intervention Required Condition Message A stacked volume has a label mismatch and has been ejected to the convenience I/O station. Internal: xxxxxx, External: yyyyyy Probable Cause During validation that the correct stacked volume was mounted, the volume serial number read from the media did not match what was expected.
Page 320 Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued) Intervention Required Condition Message Virtual Tape System z has a CHECK1 (xxxx) failure. Probable Cause An error was detected in Virtual Tape Server z that cannot be recovered.
Page 321 Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued) Intervention Required Condition Message Device xxx made unavailable by a VTS. (VTS z) Probable Cause During an operation with device xxx, the Virtual Tape Server Controller determined that the device is not operating correctly and requires service.
Page 322 Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued) Intervention Required Condition Message VTS Physical device xxx is cabled incorrectly. It has been made unavailable. (VTS z) Probable Cause During the installation of drive xxx, the interface cables between the drive and the library manager were incorrectly installed.
Page 323 Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued) Intervention Required Condition Message Mount of logical volume xxxxxx failed because physical volume yyyyyy is not in the library. (rc=rrrr) (VTS z) Probable Cause To satisfy a logical volume mount request, the logical volume must be recalled from a physical volume.
Page 324: Virtual Tape Server Recovery Actions
Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued) Intervention Required Condition Message VTS Controller degraded. Error code yyyyy. Call service. (VTS z) Probable Cause A VTS redundant component has failed. Operation of the VTS is continuing.
Page 325 When a restore of the database is required, the library manager, in conjunction with the Virtual Tape Server controller performs the following steps when initiated by a service representative: 1. Each available stacked volume in the library is mounted and the time and date stamp of the database backup is read.
Page 326 Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide...
Page 327: Appendix A. Keyboard Template
The next template can be copied or removed and then folded to create a triangular bar shape with the illustration of the keys showing on one face. The template can then be placed in a convenient location for quick access to the correct key for a speciﬁc function. © Copyright IBM Corp. 1993, 1999...
Page 329: Appendix B. Virtual Tape Server Import/Export Advanced Function
Enhanced IBM Magstar Virtual Tape Server: Implementation Guide , SG24-2229. The Export List Volume is an IBM Standard Labeled tape volume which is selected from the logical volumes in the VTS. Three ﬁles are written to the volume. The ﬁrst ﬁle contains logical volume - destination pair records and is called the Export List...
Page 330 Table 23. Export List Volume Volume Contents Volume Label Export List File Reserved File Export Status File Tape Mark Table 24. VOL1 | | | Bytes | | | 0–2 | | | 4–9 | | | | | | 11–20 | | | 21–34...
Page 331 Table 26. Export List File Identiﬁer | | | Bytes | | | 0–10 | | | | | | 12–13 | | | | | | 15–30 31–79 The format of the Export List File record is designed to allow for ease of use. It is expected that a customer may manually input the needed information and the format needs to be tolerant of the location of the ﬁelds in the record.
Page 332 Table 28. Reserved File | | | Length Name | | | Data Set Header 1 | | | Data Set Header 2 | | | Tape Mark | | | recl Reserved File Identiﬁer | | | N*recl Reserved File Records | | | Tape Mark | | |...
Page 333 Table 31. Export and Import Status File Record | | | Bytes Name For Status Codes other than 01, 1E, 24 or 25, the bytes 0-12 are deﬁned as follows: | | | 0–5 Logical Volser | | | Field Delimiter | | | 7–12 Physical Volser...
Page 334 Table 32. HDR1 | | | Bytes Description | | | 0–2 Label Identiﬁer | | | Label Number | | | 4–20 Data Set Identiﬁer | | | 21–26 Data Set Serial Number | | | 27–30 Volume Sequence Number | | | 31–34 Data Set Sequence Number Retained, Not checked...
Page 335 Table 34. EOF1 | | | Bytes Description | | | 0–2 Label Identiﬁer | | | Label Number | | | 4–20 Data Set Identiﬁer | | | 21–26 Data Set Serial Number | | | 27–30 Volume Sequence Number | | | 31–34 Data Set Sequence Number Retained, Not checked...
Page 336: Import List Volume
Import List Volume Just as with the Export List volume, the Import List volume format is described in hierarchical form in the tables below. Start with Table 36, then proceed as directed to the portion(s) of interest. All character ﬁelds within the volume are in EBCDIC. Field contents speciﬁed in quotes are EBCDIC characters.
Page 337 one ﬁeld is found in the record, it is assumed to be the “physical volser”. If the logical volser is not speciﬁed and an import option is speciﬁed, both delimiter characters are required. Table 39. Import List File Record Name Description Volser The volume serial number of a Exported Stacked Volume to be imported.
Page 338: Status Codes In Status File
Table 40. Import Status File | | | Length Name | | | Data Set Header 1 | | | Data Set Header 2 | | | Tape Mark | | | Import Status File Identiﬁer | | | N*80 Import Status File Records | | | Tape Mark...
Page 339 Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued) Operation Status Status Code Status Text ‘Invalid record format, record NNNNN’ Probable Cause The volume could not be exported or imported because the format of the list ﬁle record was invalid. Status Code Status Text ‘Canceled - Host request’...
Page 340 Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued) Operation Status Status Code Status Text Exported Stacked Volume not in the Library Probable Cause The Exported Stacked Volume speciﬁed in the import list (either with a speciﬁc logical volume or for import of all logical volumes) is not in the library in which the import operation was performed.
Page 341 Resolution Actions Call an IBM Service Representative. Call an IBM Service Representative. Error XXXX indicates the functional area within the VTS which encountered the non-recoverable error. Determine why more than one Export or Import List ﬁle record speciﬁes the same volume.
Page 342 Status Flags are Inaccessible or Misplaced, follow instructions in “Table for Problem Determination using the Search Database for Volumes Window” on page 281. 2. If the volser Status Flags are other than Inaccessible or Misplaced, call an IBM Service Representative.
Page 343 The logical volume could not be exported because its state in the Tape Volume Cache could not be determined. Resolution Actions Suspected media failure, call an IBM Service Representative. Check the logical volume’s record in the tape management system to determine if the volume contains active data or not.
Page 344 Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide Resolution Actions Call an IBM Service Representative. Error XXXX indicates the functional area within the VTS which detected the internal error. Call an IBM Service Representative.
Page 345 1. Check intervention required messages on the library manager console for the reason why the recall failed. 2. Correct the reason and retry the export operation. Call an IBM Service Representative. 1. Add physical volumes to the VTS. 2. Retry the operation.
Page 346 They contain the input from the list ﬁle decimal record number NNNNN as read. 2. Correct the input record and retry the operation. Call an IBM Service Representative. 1. Examine the ﬁrst thirteen bytes of the status record. They contain the input from the list ﬁle decimal record number NNNNN as read.
Page 347 Import category. Resolution Actions Suspected media failure, call an IBM Service Representative. Call an IBM Service Representative. 1. Check host systems attached to the VTS to insure that they are processing volumes in the insert category.
Page 348: Import And Export Messages From Library
Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued) Operation Status Status Code Status Text Invalid container volume Probable Cause For Export, a cancel issued by an operator from the Library Manager console or a termination due to host inactivity may have resulted in a ’container volume’...
Page 349: Export Status Messages
Byte 5: Bytes 6–69 Export Status Messages Table 43. Export Status Messages Message Code Message Text E0001 EXPORT PROCESSING STARTED FOR DESTINATION XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX This message is generated when the VTS begins processing the logical volumes for a speciﬁc destination. The ‘XX...X’ ﬁeld is replaced with the destination name from the export list ﬁle. The destination name is left justiﬁed and padded with blanks if the destination name is less than 16 characters.
Page 350 Table 43. Export Status Messages (continued) Message Code Message Text E0005 ALL EXPORT PROCESSING HAS COMPLETED This message is generated when the VTS completes an export operation. Action: None, status only. E0006 Reserved Action: E0007 Reserved Action: E0008 Reserved Action: E0009 Reserved Action:...
Page 351 Table 43. Export Status Messages (continued) Message Code Message Text E0015 EXPORT PROCESSING TERMINATED, WAITING FOR SCRATCH VOLUME This message is generated when the VTS has terminated the export operation because scratch stacked volumes were not made available to the VTS within 60 minutes of the VTS readiness to copy logical volumes to an Exported Stacked Volume.
Page 352: Import Status Messages
Import Status Messages Table 44. Import Status Messages Message Code Message Text I0001 IMPORT PROCESSING STARTED FOR EXPORTED STACKED VOLUME YYYYYY This message is generated when the VTS has started processing Exported Stacked Volume YYYYYY. Action: None, status only. I0002 IMPORTED LOGICAL VOLUMES FROM YYYYYY READY FOR HOST PROCESSING This message is generated when all of the logical volumes on an Exported Stacked Volume YYYYYY have been placed in the insert category and are ready for the host to process.
Page 353: Export/Import List Volumes Failure-Reason Text
Table 44. Import Status Messages (continued) Message Code Message Text I0013 IMPORT PROCESSING RESUMED, SCRATCH VOLUME MADE AVAILABLE This message is generated when, after the import operation was suspended because no scratch stacked volumes were available, scratch stacked volumes are again available and the import operation can continue.
Page 354 Tape Volume Cache, a read error occurred. Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide Recommended Action Call your IBM Service Representative. Call your IBM Service Representative. Call your IBM Service Representative. Check source data used for preparation of the Import List Volume or Export List Volume.
Page 355 Check JCL which prepared the Import/Export List Volume. Check JCL which prepared the Import/Export List Volume. Check JCL which prepared the Import/Export List Volume. Call your IBM Service Representative. Check source data used for preparation of the Import/Export List Volume.
Page 356: Category Recovery
Category Recovery Errors may be made when placing cartridges in the Convenience I/O Station and moving them into other categories from the Unassigned Category when the Advanced Function feature is installed on at least one VTS in a Library. The error scenarios and recovery actions are described below: Table 46.
Page 357: Reuse Of Exported Stacked Volumes
Reuse of Exported Stacked Volumes Once all of the logical volumes on an Exported Stacked Volume have been imported into a VTS subsystem, the Exported Stacked Volume can be re-used for any 3590 application. No cleanup or special processing is required; however, the Exported Stacked Volumes remain in the Import category until operator action is taken.
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Page 359: Notices
IBM or of any third party, or any right to refer to IBM in any advertising or other promotional or marketing activities. IBM assumes no responsibility for any infringement of patents or other rights that may result from use of this document or from the manufacture, use, lease, or sale of apparatus described herein.
Page 360: Communications Statements
Properly shielded, grounded and terminated cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modiﬁcations to this equipment.
Page 361: Laser Safety And Compliance
und Telekommunikation betrieben werden. Die Genehmigung wird erteilt, wenn keine elektromagnetischen Störungen zu erwarten sind. (Auszug aus dem EMVG vom 9.Nov.92, Para.3, Abs.4) Hinweis: Dieses Genehmigungsverfahren ist von der Deutschen Bundepost noch nicht veroöffentlicht worden. Japan Voluntary Control Council Information Taiwan Class A Statement New Zealand, Australia (from AS/NZ 3548:1995) Attention: This is a Class A product.
Page 362: Operator Safety
The operator should remember the importance of safe operation when performing any of the tasks in this book. The operator should know the location and how to use the switches and controls on the IBM 3494 Tape Library. Safety Characteristics The front doors on the library should not be opened during normal operation because of the moving components within the library.
Page 363: Glossary
This glossary deﬁnes the special terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in this publication. If you do not ﬁnd the term you are looking for, refer to the index or to IBM Dictionary of Computing , ZC20-1699. Numerics 3490E. Term used to mean a 3490E tape subsystem.
Page 364 Emergency Power Off (EPO). A switch that removes all power from the equipment in the IBM 3494 Tape Library but does not affect power to lighting circuits. enable. To provide the means or opportunity. The modiﬁcation of system, control unit, or device action...
Page 365 (2) A light that signals a change in status or the presence of a certain predeﬁned condition. library manager. The controller for the IBM 3494 Tape Library. It manages the location of tape cartridges, monitors performance, issues commands to the hardware, displays status, and performs other functions.
Page 366 OK. With the library manager, a standard push button that causes the application to accept any changed information and close the dialog box. offline. Pertaining to the operation of a unit when not under the direct control of a host system. Compare with unavailable .
Page 367 See also tape unit and transport . tape library. A term used to refer to the customer’s collection of tapes. Within the IBM 3494 Tape Library, this simply means the set of cartridges contained within the enclosure.
Page 368 of a Virtual Tape Server. When a virtual volume is copied from the Tape Volume Cache to a stacked volume it becomes a logical volume. When a logical volume is recalled from a stacked volume to the Tape Volume Cache it becomes a virtual volume. virtual telecommunications access method (VTAM).
Page 369: Index
18 requirements 19 transient 58, 181 cartridge placement guidelines 59 category mount from 55 volume 48 cell location 24 © Copyright IBM Corp. 1993, 1999 changing modes auto 100 manual 101 pause 100 password 200 characteristics operational 41...
Page 370 displaying (continued) search results selection 143 distributed console access facility 241, 242 drive unit frame 2 dual active accessors, disable 107 dual active accessors, enable 107 dual-write status 274 eject stacked 153, 166 ejected cartridges, removing 81, 234 enable dual active accessors 107 error processing 236 error detection and reporting.
Page 371 location, cartridge cell 24 Manage Export-Hold Volumes 206 Manage Import Volumes 204, 205 Manage Unassigned Volumes 202 Manual mode ending 238 operating in 230 selection 101 starting 228 using 227 media 3494 tape library 25 cell location 24 convenience input⁄output station 17 demounting 232 ejecting 234 ﬁle protection 20...
Page 372: System Administrator Password Pop-Up Window
pull-downs commands selection 152 database 139 help 94 menu selections 98 mode 99 options 226 queues 137 status selection 109 queues pull-down 137 recovery procedures 261 DFSMS/MVS environment 261 dual library manager 261 MVS/BTLS environment 265 single library manager 261 reinventory complete system selection 169 remote library manager console changing sessions 249...
Page 373 transitions (continued) mode 68, 71 operational state 71, 73 unlabeled cartridges 20, 22, 184 volser ranges 153, 162 volser validity checking 52 volume categories 48 cleaner masks 158, 172 initial inventory upload 59 reviewing unknown locations 235 states 52 VTS category attributes 153, 167 VTS management policies 153, 169 whole queue window, using 279 write, dual 274...
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