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IBM TS4500 Tape Library Guide

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Larry Coyne
Michael Engelbrecht

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IBM TS4500 Tape Library Guide

January 2015

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Chapter 1. IBM TS4500 tape library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1 Overview of the IBM TS4500 tape library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 TS4500 product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2.1 TS4500 tape library frames for IBM LTO Ultrium Fibre Channel drives . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2.2 TS4500 tape library frames for IBM 3592 Fibre Channel drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.2.3 TS4500 tape library storage-only HD frames S25 and S55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.2.4 TS4500 tape library top rack frame TR1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.3 TS4500 tape library components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.4 Feature codes for the TS4500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
1.5 Host platforms and device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
1.6 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
1.6.1 Physical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
1.6.2 Floor requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
1.6.3 Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
1.6.4 Power and cooling specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Chapter 2. TS4500 Linear Tape-Open and 3592 tape drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

2.1 IBM TS1100 tape drive for the TS4500 tape library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
2.1.1 Technology enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
2.1.2 Reliability and availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
2.1.3 Features designed for capacity and performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
2.1.4 Performance or capacity scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
2.1.5 Physical attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
2.1.6 Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
2.1.7 3592 media cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
2.1.8 WORM functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
2.1.9 Tape encryption for TS1140 and TS1150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
2.2 IBM TS1150 tape drive (Model 3592 EH8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
2.2.1 Physical attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
2.2.2 TS1150 physical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
2.2.3 Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
2.2.4 Capacity and performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
2.2.5 Access performance specifications and drive characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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 2.2.6 Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
2.2.7 Linear Tape File System (LTFS) support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
2.2.8 Data safe mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
2.2.9 Upgrade considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
2.2.10 Firmware updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
2.2.11 RAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
2.2.12 Improved media SARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
2.2.13 Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
2.3 IBM TS1140 tape drive (Model 3592 EH7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
2.3.1 Drive attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
2.3.2 3592 media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
2.3.3 Capacity and performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
2.4 IBM TS1000 tape drive for the TS4500 tape library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
2.4.1 LTO core technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
2.4.2 Data compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
2.4.3 Ultrium tape media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
2.5 IBM TS1060 LTO 6 tape drive (Model 3588 F6C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
2.6 IBM TS1050 LTO 5 tape drive (Model 3588 F5C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
2.7 IBM Linear Tape File System storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
2.7.1 LTFS Single Drive Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
2.7.2 LTFS Library Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
2.7.3 IBM Linear Tape File System Enterprise Edition (EE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Chapter 3. Encryption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

3.1 Tape encryption overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
3.1.1 Encryption-enabled tape drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
3.1.2 Encryption key management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
3.2 Encryption policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
3.2.1 Encryption methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
3.2.2 Managing encryption on the TS4500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
3.2.3 Application-managed encryption (AME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
3.2.4 Library-managed encryption (LME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
3.2.5 Prerequisites for using encryption on the IBM TS4500 tape library . . . . . . . . . . 115

Chapter 4. TS4500 management graphical user interface (GUI). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

4.1 Integrated management console (IMC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
4.2 Using the TS4500 management GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
4.2.1 Connecting to the management GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
4.2.2 System summary display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
4.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
4.3.1 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
4.3.2 Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
4.3.3 Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
4.3.4 Licensed functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
4.3.5 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
4.4 Access menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
4.4.1 Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
4.4.2 Roles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
4.5 Cartridges menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
4.5.1 Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
4.5.2 Cartridges by Logical Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
4.5.3 VOLSER ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
4.5.4 VOLSER Range by Logical Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

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4.6 Drives menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
4.6.1 Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
4.6.2 Drives by Logical Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
4.7 Library menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
4.7.1 Advanced Library Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
4.7.2 Create Logical Libraries window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
4.8 Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
4.8.1 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
4.8.2 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
4.9 IBM Tape System Reporter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
4.10 Tape System Library Manager (TSLM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
4.11 Remote support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
4.11.1 Remote support through a system console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
4.11.2 Remote support security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Chapter 5. Command-line interface (CLI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

5.1 TS4500 command-line interface summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
5.2 Install the CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
5.3 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

Related publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

IBM Redbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Other publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Online resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Help from IBM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278

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Preface

The IBM TS4500 tape library is a next-generation tape solution that offers higher storage
density and integrated management.

This IBM Redbooks publication gives you a close-up view of the new IBM TS4500 tape
library. In the TS4500, IBM delivers the density that todays and tomorrows data growth
require, with the cost-effectiveness and the manageability to grow with business data needs,
while preserving existing investments in IBM tape library products. Now, you can achieve both
a low cost per terabyte (TB) and a high TB density per square foot, because the TS4500 can
store up to 5.5 PBs of data in a single 10 square foot library frame, which is up to 3.4 times
more capacity than the IBM TS3500 tape library. The TS4500 offers these benefits:
Flexibility to grow: The TS4500 library can grow from both the right side and the left side of
the first L frame because models can be placed in any active position.
Capacity on demand (CoD): CoD is supported through entry-level, intermediate, and
base-capacity configurations.
Advanced Library Management System (ALMS): ALMS supports dynamic storage
management, which enables users to create and change logical libraries and configure
any drive for any logical library.
Support for the IBM TS1150 tape drive: The TS1150 gives organizations an easy way to
deliver fast access to data, improve security, and provide long-term retention, all at a lower
cost than disk solutions. The TS1150 offers high-performance, flexible data storage with
support for data encryption. Also, this fifth-generation drive can help protect investments in
tape automation by offering compatibility with existing automation.

This book describes TS4500 components, feature codes, specifications, supported tape
drives, encryption, the new integrated management console, and the command-line interface
(CLI). You will learn how to accomplish several specific tasks:
Improve storage density with increased expansion frame capacity up to 2.4 times and
support 33% more tape drives per frame.
Manage storage using the ALMS feature.
Improve business continuity and disaster recovery with automatic control path and data
path failover.
Help ensure security and regulatory compliance with tape-drive encryption and WORM
media.
Support Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 6, LTO Ultrium 5, IBM TS1150, and TS1140 tape
drives.
Provide a flexible upgrade path for users who want to expand their tape storage as their
needs grow.
Reduce the storage footprint and simplify cabling with 10 U of rack space on top of the
library.

This guide is for anyone who wants to understand more about the IBM TS4500 tape library. It
is particularly suitable for IBM clients, IBM Business Partners, IBM specialist sales
representatives, and technical specialists.

Copyright IBM Corp. 2015. All rights reserved. xi

Authors
This book was produced by a team working at the IBM Tokyo Development Lab.

Larry Coyne is a Project Leader for the IBM International

Technical Support Organization at Tucson, Arizona, in the US.
He has 33 years of IBM experience, with 23 years in IBM
storage software management. He holds degrees in software
engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso and in
project management from George Washington University. His
areas of expertise include client relationship management,
quality assurance, development management, and support
management for IBM Tivoli Storage Software.

Michael Engelbrecht is a Senior Support Center

Representative in IBM Global Technical Services in
Johannesburg, South Africa. He has worked with IBM for 32
years and has worked for the Hardware Field Support team for
Sub-Saharan Africa for the last 11 years, supporting all
Removable Media Storage Systems (RMSS) products. He is
currently a member and deputy team leader of the Virtual Front
End team for both the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and
Middle East and Africa (MEA) regions. He provides both
hardware and software support to field engineers and regional
front offices for all RMSS products.

Thanks to the following people for their contributions to this project:

Patricia Guadalupe Ortegon Cano

Marilynn Franco
Carolyn Hutchins
Lee Jesionowski
Corie Neri
Khanh Ngo
Steve Nunn
Bob OConnell
Marlucia Santos-Polkiewicz
Thai Tran
IBM Systems and Technology Group, Storage Systems Development

Paul Coles
IBM Global Technology Services

Special thanks to Bob OConnell for giving us unlimited access to his new TS4500 tape
libraries.

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xiv IBM TS4500 Tape Library Guide
Summary of changes

Summary of changes for IBM TS4500 Tape Library Guide, SG24-8235, as created or updated
in January 2015.

This section describes the technical changes that were made in this edition of the book and in
previous editions. This edition might also include minor corrections and editorial changes that
are not identified.

January 2015, Second Edition

This update reflects the addition of new and changed information.

New information
The book includes the following new information:
IBM TS1150 tape drive (Model 3592 EH8)
IBM TS1100 tape drive for the TS4500 tape library
IBM TS1000 tape drive for the TS4500 tape library

Changed information

This book includes the changed information for 2.7, IBM Linear Tape File System storage on
page 100.

Correction for Drive assignment on page 184.

Copyright IBM Corp. 2015. All rights reserved. xv

xvi IBM TS4500 Tape Library Guide
 1

Chapter 1. IBM TS4500 tape library

The IBM TS4500 tape library is a next-generation storage solution designed to help midsize
and large enterprises respond to storage challenges. Some of these challenges include high
data volume, growth in data centers, increasing cost of data center storage footprints,
difficulty migrating data across vendor platforms, and increased complexity of IT training and
management as staff resources shrink.

The TS4500 tape library combines reliable, automated tape handling and storage with
reliable, high performance in an open systems environment. Incorporating IBM Linear
Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium tape and 3592 drives, the TS4500 tape library offers outstanding
retrieval performance with typical cartridge move times of less than 3 seconds.

It can be partitioned into multiple logical libraries. This feature makes it an excellent choice for
consolidating tape workloads from multiple heterogeneous open systems servers.

The library provides outstanding reliability and redundancy through provision of redundant
power supplies in each drive frame, control and data path failover, and dual grippers within
the cartridge accessor. Both library and drive firmware can be upgraded nondisruptively,
without interrupting normal operations. Encryption is supported on the following tape drives:
IBM TS1060 tape drive (Model 3588 F6C)
TS1050 tape drive (Model 3588 F5C)
TS1150 (Model 3592 EH8)
TS1140 tape drive (Model 3592 EH7)

Two encryption methods are supported:

Application-managed encryption (AME)
Library-managed encryption (LME)

This chapter includes the following sections:

Product overview
Product description
Library components
Upgrades and optional feature codes
Host platforms and device drivers
Specifications

Copyright IBM Corp. 2015. All rights reserved. 1

1.1 Overview of the IBM TS4500 tape library
The IBM TS4500 is a highly scalable, stand-alone tape library that provides high-density tape
storage and high-performance, automated tape handling for Open Systems environments.

Figure 1-1 shows a three-frame version of the TS4500 tape library. An individual library
consists of one base frame and up to three expansion frames and can include up to 60 tape
drives and more than 4,500 tape cartridges as shown in Figure 1-2 on page 4.

Figure 1-1 TS4500 introduction

The TS4500 tape library provides the following capabilities, which will be described in more
detail in the following chapters:
All of the frames include high-density (HD) slot technology
Additional frame models can be placed in any active position so that the library can grow
from both the right side and the left side of the first L frame
Integrated management console (IMC)
New user interface for improved usability
Updated control system
Input/output (I/O) magazine to allow individual cartridge handling to be performed
independently of the library
Top-rack space to house extra tape solution components within the library footprint
Support for HD2-compatible models of the TS1150 (3592 EH8), TS1140 (3592 EH7), LTO
5 (3588 F5C), and LTO 6 (3588 F6C) tape drives

The TS4500 tape library is available with several tape drives, frame models, and feature
options, to meet your specific needs. Additional features of the TS4500 tape library are
highlighted in the following list:
Advanced Library Management System (ALMS)
Ability to attach multiple simultaneous heterogeneous servers

2 IBM TS4500 Tape Library Guide

 Remote management with the TS4500 management GUI or the TS4500 command-line
interface (CLI)
Remote monitoring using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), email, or syslog
Multipath architecture
Drive and media exception reporting
In-depth reporting using the Tape System Reporter (TSR)
Host-based path failover
Up to 144 I/O slots (36 I/O slots standard for LTO libraries and 32 I/O slots standard for
3592 libraries)

1.2 TS4500 product description

The IBM TS4500 tape library (Machine Type 3584) is a modular tape library that consists of a
high-density base frame and up to three high-density expansion frames. The frames join side
by side and can grow to the left or to the right of the base frame. All frames are supported by
a single cartridge accessor. You can install a single-frame base library (Figure 1-1 on page 2)
and grow it to four frames, tailoring the library to match your system capacity requirements.
Table 1-1 lists the supported combinations of frames, tape drives, and their capabilities.

Table 1-1 TS4500 tape library capabilities

Models Drives in frames Maximum cartridges Maximum native
capacity

L25, D25, and S25 3592 tape drives 3,591 35.91 PB

L55, D55, and S55 LTO tape drives 4,735 11.84 PB

The maximum native capacity figures are based on library configurations with one base frame with all
LTO 6 or TS1150 tape drives and three storage-only HD frames.

Note: Customer-printed bar code labels are not currently supported on the TS4500. Some
bar code labels previously successfully scanned by the TS3500 are not readable by the
TS4500 at general availability (GA). Issues with reading media labels are most often those
labels that were printed by the customer.

Chapter 1. IBM TS4500 tape library 3

 In Figure 1-2, the left side shows the minimum configuration of a TS4500 tape library with a
single L Frame, and the right side shows the maximum configuration with four frames.

Figure 1-2 Minimum and maximum TS4500 tape library configurations

There are six types of frames supported in the current TS4500 tape library range. Each frame
is identified by a three-character model number (L25, D25, L55, D55, S25, and S55), which
describes the nature of the frame.

The TS4500 tape library is built from a single frame model called the base frame. The
scalability of the library allows an increase in capacity by adding up to three additional frames,
called expansion frames. The frames join side by side and can grow to the left or to the right of
the base frame. All frames are supported by a single cartridge accessor. Mixed media
configurations are not supported, which means that a TS4500 tape library cannot contain a
mix of 3592 and LTO frames.

The TS4500 tape library supports second-generation high-density (HD2) frames, which like
the first-generation HD frames, offer increased capacity without increasing frame size or
required floor space by using high-density storage slots for tape cartridges. In addition, HD2
frames provide the following enhancements:
Can be installed in the leftmost position of the library (frame number 1)
Drive-capable HD2 frames support up to 16 HD2-compatible tape drives (3588 F6C, 3588
F5C, and 3592 EH7) when positioned as frame number 2 or higher.

The L25 and L55 (Lx5) frames and D25 and D55 (Dx5) frames are HD2, drive-capable
frames, which means that they contain high-density cartridge storage slots, and slots to
house up to 16 tape drives. The S25 and S55 (Sx5) frames are HD2, storage-only frames,
which means that they contain high-density cartridge storage slots, but no tape drives. All HD
frames provide internal light-emitting diode (LED) lighting.

The TS4500 also supports the addition of a top rack frame. The top rack, 3584 Model TR1,
provides an extra 10U of rack space on any frame in a library without requiring more floor
space.

4 IBM TS4500 Tape Library Guide

 Table 1-2 lists the frames that are supported by the library and their specific media type and
capacity.

Table 1-2 TS4500 tape library frame models

Frame Type Media Capacity Other
model type
Frame position 1 Frame position 2+

L25 Base frame 3592 Up to 12 tape Up to 16 tape Equipped with two 16-slot I/O
drives and 550 drives and 660 stations
storage slots storage slots Optionally equipped with top
rack (Model TR1)

L55 Base frame LTO Up to 12 tape Up to 16 tape Equipped with two 18-slot I/O
drives and 730 drives and 882 stations
storage slots storage slots Optionally equipped with top
rack (Model TR1)

D25 Expansion 3592 Up to 12 tape Up to 16 tape Optionally equipped with two

frame drives and 590 drives and 740 16-slot I/O stations
storage slots storage slots Optionally equipped with top
rack (Model TR1)

D55 Expansion LTO Up to 12 tape Up to 16 tape Optionally equipped with two

frame drives and 774 drives and 970 18-slot I/O stations
storage slots storage slots Optionally equipped with top
rack (Model TR1)

S25 Storage-only 3592 798 storage slots 1000 storage slots Optionally equipped with top
expansion rack (Model TR1)
frame

S55 Storage-only LTO 1054 storage slots 1320 storage slots Optionally equipped with top
expansion rack (Model TR1)
frame

1.2.1 TS4500 tape library frames for IBM LTO Ultrium Fibre Channel drives
The TS4500 tape library models L55 and D55 integrate the HD2 versions of the LTO 5 and
LTO 6 (8 Gbps dual-port Fibre Channel) tape drives. The TS4500 Model S55 is a high
capacity storage-only frame for LTO cartridge slots.

The Model L55 frame includes the frame control assembly with two power supplies (for
redundancy), an optimized dual-gripper cartridge accessor, on-demand storage slot capacity,
and 18-slot I/O stations. The Model D55 frame can be attached to any L55 and S55 frames.

TS4500 tape library Model L55

The L55 frame can be installed on its own as a complete library enclosure, as shown in
Figure 1-3 on page 6, or it can have up to three expansion frames attached to it. This frame
provides the major library components for the whole library, whether it has a single frame or
multiple frames. It also provides cartridge storage capacity for LTO media and can be
equipped with the HD2 versions of the LTO 5 and LTO 6 dual-ported drives that facilitate 8
Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity.

Chapter 1. IBM TS4500 tape library 5

 The expansion frames can be added to either the left or right of the L55 frame (see
Figure 1-3).

Figure 1-3 TS4500 tape library L55/L25 base frame

The number of LTO cartridge storage slots ranges from 100 - 882. With the minimum
configuration, 100 slots are available for use. The maximum of 882 slots is already physically
installed.

More slots can be added by enabling them through a capacity on demand (CoD) license key.

There are a number of CoD feature codes for the L55 frame and the number of slots available
depends on the frame position.

The Intermediate Capacity feature (Feature Code (FC) 1643) gives a maximum total number
of usable cartridge slots of 200. This feature is a prerequisite for the Base Capacity on
Demand (FC 1644), which gives the maximum capacity of 400 cartridge slots. FC 1644 is
required to attach an optional expansion frame. Both FC 1643 and 1644 are prerequisites to
install the HD CoD for L55 (FC 1648). This gives the maximum capacity of between 730 and
882 slots.

Depending on the frame position, the maximum number of LTO drives that can be installed is
16. Only two generations of HD2-compatible LTO drives, the TS1060 tape drive (Model 3588
F6C) and the TS1050 tape drive (Model 3588 F5C), can be installed in the L55 frame. Drive
slots are fixed. Adding drives to the L55 frame does not affect the number of available storage
slots.

6 IBM TS4500 Tape Library Guide

Drive slots and HD slots are shown in Figure 1-4.

Figure 1-4 L55/L25 frame internal

When capacity on demand (CoD) features are installed, the position and configuration of the
frame affect the total available capacity of the L55. Table 1-3 shows the available storage
capacity based on possible frame positions and configurations.

Table 1-3 Quantity of storage slots in L55 frame

Licensed Frame position Quantity of Quantity of I/O Quantity of
features drives slots storage slots

Entry 1 1 - 12 36 100

Intermediate 1 1 - 12 36 200

Base 1 0 - 12 36 400

Base 2+ 0 - 16 36 400

HD CoD 1 0 - 12 36 730

HD CoD 2+ 0 - 16 36 882

Chapter 1. IBM TS4500 tape library 7

 The L55 frame comes standard with two I/O stations. Each I/O station houses a cartridge
magazine that allows individual cartridge handling to be done independently of the tape
library. The cartridge magazine for each I/O station on LTO frames can hold up to 18
cartridges, providing a total of 36 I/O slots. The TS4500 tape library Model L55 imports or
exports cartridges from the library, without requiring reinventory, or interruption of library
operations. The lockable library door can be opened for bulk-loading LTO tape cartridges.
Reinventory of the cartridges in Tier 0 and Tier 1 is done in fewer than 60 seconds per frame,
each time that the library door is closed. A bar code reader mounted on the autochanger is
used to scan the cartridge bar code labels during inventory.

On an HD frame, the inventory only checks Tier 1 bar code labels, and checks the other tier
labels only if Tier 1 has changed.

A door lock is included to restrict physical access to cartridges in the library and a door open
sensor is equipped to prevent accessor movement while the door is open.

Note: The side doors also contain the door lock and open sensor.

Included in the L55 frame is the integrated management console (IMC), which is a built-in
platform for tools that are used to manage the TS4500 tape library. The IMC, which includes
an LCD panel and a keyboard with touchpad, can be mounted on either end of your TS4500
tape library. A library controller card (LCC) and power source are required within that end
frame or within the adjacent frame. Details of the IMC and other components will be
discussed in 4.1, Integrated management console (IMC) on page 118.

TS4500 tape library Model D55

The D55 frame, as shown in Figure 1-5 on page 9, has the same footprint as the model L55.

The D55 frame cannot be installed on its own. It must be connected to a library with a base
frame and optional expansion frames. A maximum of four frames, including the L55 frame,
can be connected, as shown in Figure 1-2 on page 4.

Note: Mixed media configurations are not supported. Therefore, a TS4500 tape library
cannot contain a mix of 3592 and LTO frames.

The number of additional LTO cartridge storage slots per D55 frame ranges from 500 - 970.
With the minimum configuration, only 500 slots are available for use. More slots can be
enabled by installing a capacity on demand (CoD) license key.

The base capacity on a D55 frame gives the maximum capacity of 500 cartridge slots. FC
1644 must be installed on the L55 frame, along with either FC 9002, or FC 9003, and the
corresponding prerequisite FC, to attach a D55 expansion frame. This is shown in 1.4,
Feature codes for the TS4500 on page 35. The HD CoD for D55 (FC 1650) gives the
maximum capacity of between 730 and 970 slots, depending on the frame position.

Depending on the frame position, the maximum number of LTO drives that can be installed is
16. As with the L55 frame, only two generations of HD2-compatible LTO drives, which are the
TS1060 tape drive (Model 3588 F6C) and the TS1050 tape drive (Model 3588 F5C), can be
installed in the D55 frame. Drive slots are fixed. Adding drives to the D55 frame does not
affect the number of storage slots available.

8 IBM TS4500 Tape Library Guide

Drive slots and HD slots are shown in Figure 1-5.

Two extra I/O stations can be installed in any Dx5 expansion frame by ordering FC 1652. This
feature installs two I/O stations in one expansion frame. Each additional pair of I/O stations
increases the maximum insert/eject throughput for the library. The total cartridge capacity for
expansion frames with two I/O stations is reduced by 44 cartridges for the model D55.

Figure 1-5 TS4500 model D55/D25

The position and configuration of the frame, number of I/O slots, and the installation of
capacity on demand (CoD) features all affect the total available storage capacity of the D55.

Chapter 1. IBM TS4500 tape library 9

 Table 1-4 shows available storage capacity based on possible frame positions and
configurations.

Table 1-4 Quantity of storage slots in the D55 frame

Licensed Frame position Quantity of Quantity of I/O Quantity of
features drives slots storage slots

Base 1 0 - 12 0 - 36 500

Base 2+ 0 - 16 0 - 36 500

HD CoD 1 0 - 12 36 730

HD CoD 1 0 - 16 0 774

HD CoD 2+ 0 - 16 36 882

HD CoD 2+ 0 - 16 0 970

1.2.2 TS4500 tape library frames for IBM 3592 Fibre Channel drives
The TS4500 tape library models L25 and D25 integrate the TS1150 and TS1140 tape drives.
The TS4500 Model S25 is a high-capacity storage-only frame for 3592 slots.

The Model L25 frame includes the Frame Control Assembly with two power supplies (for
redundancy), an optimized dual-gripper cartridge accessor, on-demand storage slot capacity,
and two 16-slot I/O stations. The Model D25 frame can be attached to any L25 and S25
frames, as long as FC 1644 (CoD) is installed on the L25 frame.

TS4500 tape library Model L25

The L25 can be installed on its own as a complete library enclosure, as shown in Figure 1-3
on page 6, or it can have up to three expansion frames attached to it. This frame provides the
major library components for the whole library, whether it has single or multiple frames. It also
provides cartridge storage capacity for 3592 media and can be equipped with TS1150 and
TS1140 (3592 model EH8 and EH7) dual-ported drives that facilitate 8 Gbps Fibre Channel
connectivity.

The expansion frames can be added to either the left or right of the L25 frame.

The number of 3592 cartridge storage slots ranges from 100 - 660. With the minimum
configuration, 100 slots are available for use. The maximum of 660 slots is already physically
installed.

More slots can be added by enabling them through a capacity on demand (CoD) license key.

There are a number of CoD feature codes for the L25 frame and the number of slots available
depend on the frame position.

The Intermediate Capacity feature (FC 1643) gives a maximum total number of usable
cartridge slots of 200. This feature is a prerequisite for the Base Capacity on Demand
(FC 1644), which gives the maximum capacity of 400 cartridge slots. FC 1644 is required to
attach an optional expansion frame. FC 1644 is a prerequisite to install the HD CoD for L25
(FC 1647), which offers the maximum capacity of between 550 and 660 slots.

10 IBM TS4500 Tape Library Guide

Depending on the frame position, the maximum number of 3592 drives that can be installed is
16. Two generations of HD2-compatible 3592 drives, the TS1150 (3592 E08) and TS1140
(3592 E07) tape drives, are supported in the L25 frame. Drive slots are fixed. Adding drives to
the L25 frame does not affect on the number of storage slots available.

Drive slots and HD slots are shown in Figure 1-4 on page 7.

The position and configuration of the frame and the installation of capacity on demand (CoD)
features affect the total available capacity of the L25. Table 1-5 shows available storage
capacity based on possible frame positions and configurations.

Table 1-5 Quantity of storage slots in L25 frame

Licensed Frame position Quantity of drives Quantity of I/O Quantity of
features slots storage slots

Entry 1 1 - 12 32 100

Intermediate 1 1 - 12 32 200

Base 1 0 - 12 32 400

Base 2+ 0 - 16 32 400

HD CoD 1 0 - 12 32 550

HD CoD 2+ 0 - 16 32 660

The L25 frame comes standard with two I/O stations. Each I/O station houses a cartridge
magazine that allows importing or exporting cartridges from the library without requiring
reinventory or interruption of library operations. The cartridge magazine for each I/O station
on 3592 frames can hold up to 16 cartridges, providing a total of 32 I/O slots.

The lockable library door can be opened for bulk-loading IBM LTO Ultrium tape cartridges.
Reinventory of the cartridges in Tier 0 and Tier 1 is done in fewer than 60 seconds per frame,
each time that the library door is closed. A bar code reader mounted on the autochanger is
used to scan the cartridge bar code labels during inventory.

On an HD frame, the inventory only checks Tier 1 bar code labels, and checks the other Tier
labels only if Tier 1 has changed.

A door lock is included to restrict physical access to cartridges in the library and a door open
sensor is equipped to prevent accessor movement while the door is open.

Included in the L25 frame is the integrated management console (IMC), which is a built-in
platform for tools that are used to manage the TS4500 tape library. The IMC, which includes
an LCD panel and a keyboard with touch pad, can be mounted on either end of your TS4500
tape library. A library controller card (LCC) and power source are required within that end
frame or within the adjacent frame. Details of the IMC and other components will be
described in 4.1, Integrated management console (IMC) on page 118.

TS4500 tape library Model D25

The D25 frame, as shown in Figure 1-5 on page 9, has the same footprint as the Model L25.
The D25 frame cannot be installed on its own. It must be connected to a library with a base
frame and optional expansion frames. Up to three frames can be connected, as shown in
Figure 1-2 on page 4.

Chapter 1. IBM TS4500 tape library 11

 Note: Mixed media configurations are not supported. Therefore, a TS4500 tape library
cannot contain a mix of 3592 and LTO frames.

The number of additional 3592 cartridge storage slots per D25 frame ranges from 500 - 740.
With the minimum configuration, only 500 slots are available for use.

More slots can be enabled by installing a capacity on demand (CoD) license key.

The base capacity on a D25 frame gives the maximum capacity of 500 cartridge slots.
FC 1644 must be installed on the L55 frame with either FC 9002 or 9003 and the
corresponding prerequisite FC to attach a D25 expansion frame, as shown in 1.4, Feature
codes for the TS4500 on page 35.

The HD CoD for D25 (FC 1649) gives the maximum capacity of between 660 and 740 slots,
depending on frame position.

Depending on the frame position, the maximum number of 3592 drives that can be installed is
16. Two generations of HD2-compatible 3592 drives, the TS1150 (3592 E08) and TS1140
(3592 E07) tape drives are supported in the D25 frame. Drive slots are fixed. Adding drives to
the D25 frame does not affect on the number of storage slots available.

Drive slots and HD slots are shown in Figure 1-5 on page 9.

Two extra I/O stations can be installed in any Dx5 expansion frame by ordering FC 1652. This
feature installs two I/O stations in one expansion frame. Each additional pair of I/O stations
increases the maximum insert/eject throughput for the library. The total cartridge capacity for
expansion frames with two I/O stations is reduced by 40 cartridges for the Model D25 frame.

The position and configuration of the frame, number of I/O slots, and the installation of
capacity on demand (CoD) features all affect the total available storage capacity of the D55.
Table 1-6 shows available storage capacity based on possible frame positions and
configurations.

Table 1-6 Quantity of storage slots in D25 frame

Licensed Frame position Quantity of Quantity of I/O Quantity of
features drives slots storage slots

Base 1 0 - 12 0 or 32 500

Base 2+ 0 - 16 0 or 32 500

HD CoD 1 0 - 12 32 550

HD CoD 1 0 - 12 0 590

HD CoD 2+ 0 - 16 32 660

HD CoD 2+ 0 - 16 0 740

1.2.3 TS4500 tape library storage-only HD frames S25 and S55

IBM TS4500 includes the Model S25 frame and the Model S55 frame, which are high density
(HD) version 2 storage-only expansion frames.

These frames are designed to greatly increase storage capacity without increasing frame size
or required floor space.

12 IBM TS4500 Tape Library Guide

HD slots contain tape cartridges in a tiered architecture. The cartridge immediately
accessible in the HD slot is a Tier 1 cartridge. Behind that is Tier 2, and so on. The maximum
tier in an LTO HD slot is Tier 5. The maximum tier in a 3592 HD slot is Tier 4 because the
3592 tape cartridge is slightly longer than the LTO cartridge. The single-deep slots on the
door side of HD frames are referred to as Tier 0 slots.

On the left, Figure 1-6 shows the inside of an HD frame from the side. On the right, Figure 1-6
shows a top-down view of one row of an HD frame with cartridges in tiers 0 (door side), 1, 2,
and 3.

Figure 1-6 The HD frame (left) and top-down view of a row in an HD frame (right)

All HD slots are black; however, the location of the cartridge retention latch differentiates LTO
HD slots from 3592 HD slots. The cartridge retention latch is on the left side of LTO HD slots
and on the right side of 3592 HD slots.

Attention: The HD slots have a constant force spring for maintaining forward pressure on
the tape cartridges. Use caution when inserting or removing cartridges from HD slots.

In HD frames, the cartridge accessor performs a shuffle operation to access the cartridges
that are stored in Tier 2 and beyond. A shuffle is the process of moving cartridges in lower
tiers into the gripper, or other available slots, to access cartridges in higher tiers (Tier 2 or
greater). To reduce shuffle operations and take advantage of repeated accesses of certain
cartridges, the role of cartridge cache is assigned to all single-deep (Tier 0) slots in an HD
library. To maintain efficient shuffle operations, the library uses load balancing to store
cartridges across all HD slots in the library string. Therefore, all HD slots are filled to a
minimum tier level until that tier is full across the library.

Second-generation HD (HD2) frames provide the following enhancements:

Can be installed in the leftmost library position (frame position 1)
Offer drive-capable models that support up to 16 HD2-compatible tape drives when in
frame position 2 or higher

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 In an HD library, a standard inventory is a scan of Tier 0 and Tier 1; however, at times, it is
necessary to inventory all tiers. This operation takes more time because it requires moving
the cartridges within an HD slot to scan each bar code. For all inventory operations, Tier 2
and higher tiers in an HD slot are only scanned when one of the following changes occurs:
A Tier 1 cartridge bar code label has changed.
Enough Tier 1 bar code labels have changed in a column to warrant an inventory of the
entire column of HD slots.
Inventory of all tiers is selected when initiating a manual inventory from the TS4500
management GUI.

The position and configuration of the frame, and the installation of capacity on demand (CoD)
features, all affect the total available storage capacity of the S25 and S55 frames. Table 1-7
shows available storage capacity based on possible frame positions and configurations.

Table 1-7 Quantity of storage slots in S25/S55 frames

Model Licensed features Frame position Quantity of storage slots

S25 S25 Base Any 600

S55 S55 Base Any 660

S25 S25 HD CoD 1 798

S55 S55 HD CoD 1 1054

S25 S25 HD CoD 2+ 1000

S55 S55 HD CoD 2+ 1320

1.2.4 TS4500 tape library top rack frame TR1

The top rack, 3584 Model TR1, provides an extra 10U of rack space on any frame in a library
without requiring more floor space.

The optional top rack, Figure 1-7 on page 15, reduces the storage footprint and simplifies
cabling by providing extra rack space above the library for power distribution units, Fibre
Channel switches, tape data movers, or IBM Linear Tape File System (LTFS) nodes.

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Figure 1-7 Tape library with top rack installed

A top rack is installed in the field by an IBM service representative on one or more frames of a
TS4500 tape library. The top rack, and any components that are housed in the rack, are
supported and serviced independently of the TS4500 tape library.

Feature code 1750, top rack end covers, is required for the left and right ends of one or more
adjacent top racks. This feature is only required for the first top rack that is ordered when
multiple top racks are ordered for adjacent frames. Feature code 1751, power distribution unit
(PDU), can optionally be ordered for any top rack. Up to two of FC 1751 can be ordered for
any top rack. The first PDU does not use any of the 10U rack space. A second PDU, for
redundancy, uses 1U of rack space. One power cord feature, FC 9954 through FC 9959 or
FC 9966, is required for each PDU that is ordered.

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 Figure 1-8 shows the top hat without covers and devices installed.

Figure 1-8 Top rack without covers

Note: The top rack is treated as a completely independent rack space and it is not tied to
the service or support of the tape library.

1.3 TS4500 tape library components

The TS4500 tape library consists of one or more frames, which contain additional
components that supply power to the library, installed tape drives, and components for
handling and storing tape cartridges.

To view the location of each component available in the front and side of the frame, see
Figure 1-9 on page 17.

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Figure 1-9 TS4500 components available from front of frame

See Table 1-8 for a description of the components.

Table 1-8 Inside front of TS4500

Number Component

1 Library frames

2 Rail system

3 Cartridge accessor

4 Accessor controller

5 Cartridge storage slots

6 IBM LTO or 3592 tape drives

7 Front door

8 Door safety switch

9 I/O stations

10 Integrated management console

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 To view the location of each component that is available in the top and rear of the frame, see
Figure 1-10.

Figure 1-10 Top and rear of TS4500

See Table 1-9 for a description of these components.

Table 1-9 Top and rear components of TS4500

Number Component

11 Power cable hole

12 Fibre Channel cable hole

13 Frame control assembly

14 Patch panel

15 Rear of IBM LTO or 3592 tape drives

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To view the location of each component that is available on the front door, see Figure 1-11.

Figure 1-11 Front door

See Table 1-10 for a description of these components.

Table 1-10 Front door components of TS4500

Number Component

16 Display panel

17 I/O stations

Library frames
The base frame (Lx5 models) and the expansion frames (Dx5 and Sx5 models) are the
building blocks of the library. Each frame contains a rail system, high-density cartridge
storage slots, and internal LED lighting. The Lx5 and Dx5 frames also contain slots for up to
16 tape drives.

Rail system
The cartridge accessor moves through the TS4500 tape library on a rail assembly. The
system consists primarily of a main rail assembly and a support rail, and a trough for the
power and control cable. The main rail assembly includes a main bearing way with a rack
gear. Its support rail is an L-shaped rail that runs along the top of the frames and provides
smooth transport for the cartridge accessor.

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 The power and control cable is kept clear of the accessor in a covered trough located at the
bottom rear of the library, shown in Figure 1-12.

Figure 1-12 Rail system

Cartridge accessor
The cartridge accessor moves cartridges between the storage slots, tape drives, and the I/O
station of the TS4500 tape library. The accessor consists of the following components.

X-axis and Y-axis motion assemblies

This is a group of parts that includes a controller (circuit board) for the Controller Area
Network interface, servo motor, pinion drive gear, and lead screw. These assemblies provide
the motive force to move the accessor side to side (on the X-axis) and up and down (on the
Y-axis). The controller part of this assembly is referred to as the XY controller, shown in
Figure 1-13.

Figure 1-13 Motion assembly

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Pivot assembly
This is a group of parts that provides a mounting platform for the gripper mechanism and the
bar code reader. This assembly is capable of 180 rotation about the vertical axis, shown in
Figure 1-14.

Figure 1-14 Pivot assembly

Optimized dual gripper

This is an electromechanical device (mounted on the pivot assembly) that gets or puts
cartridges from or to a storage slot, tape drive, or I/O station. The gripper is independently
controlled and can grip a single cartridge. There are two grippers on the pivot assembly
(Gripper 1 and Gripper 2). The grippers are in the dual-gripper transport mechanism, shown
in Figure 1-15.

Figure 1-15 Dual gripper

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 Bar code reader and calibration assembly
This assembly has a dual purpose. It reads the bar code on a label that is affixed to a
cartridge or to the rear of empty storage slots and performs calibration of the frame after the
installation or hardware change. The bar code reader/calibration sensor is mounted on the
bottom of the top gripper, and it can be seen between the two grippers, when viewed from the
front. It is used for frame calibration, during inventories, audits, insertions, and inventory
updates (a process that is invoked each time you open a door). The inventory update
determines whether cartridges have been added to or removed from the library, or moved
within the library. The bar code assembly and calibration assembly reader is shown in
Figure 1-16.

Figure 1-16 Bar code reader and calibration sensor

Accessor controller
This controller is a circuit board that facilitates all accessor motion requests, such as
calibrations, moves, and inventory updates. This controller is located on the side of the
accessor assembly, shown in Figure 1-17.

Figure 1-17 Accessor controller

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Cartridge storage slots
All frames contain single-deep cells that are mounted on the door of the frame. Each stores
one tape cartridge and high-density cells that are on the inside wall of each frame. These
high-density cells each store four (3592) or five (LTO) tape cartridges. Mixed media (a
combination of 3592 and LTO tape cartridges) is not supported within individual frames or
within the TS4500 tape library.

IBM LTO or 3592 tape drives

Drive frames can contain one or more units that are mounted in the frame. The TS4500 tape
library supports LTO and 3592 tape drives. The HD2 frames of the TS4500 tape library
support HD2-compatible models of the TS1150, TS1140, LTO 5, and LTO 6 tape drives. The
IBM 3592 EH8 and EH7drives are the HD2-compatible model of the TS1150 and TS1140
tape drives. The IBM 3588 F5C and F6C drives are the HD2-compatible models of the LTO 5
and LTO 6 tape drives.

Up to 12 drives can be installed in an Lx5 or Dx5 frame that is in frame position 1 (the leftmost
frame) of the library. Up to 16 drives can be installed in each Lx5 or Dx5 frame that is in frame
position 2 or higher. LTO and 3592 tape drives cannot be mixed in the same frame or in the
same library. You can identify a drive by examining the logo at the front of the drive canister or
by inspecting the label at the rear of the drive canister. These drives are described in more
detail in Chapter 2, TS4500 Linear Tape-Open and 3592 tape drives on page 43.

Note: No drives are installed in the storage-only frames (models S25 and S55).

Table 1-11 provides an overview of the supported tape drives.

Table 1-11 Tape drives that are supported by the TS4500 tape library
Type of Speed of Native Native capacity Other information
drive connecti data rate
on

IBM 8 Gbps 160 MB/s 2500 GB Known as the LTO 6 tape drive
TS1060 Fibre (2328.31 GiB) or Model 3588 F6C

IBM 8 Gbps 140 MB/s 1500 GB Known as the LTO 5 tape drive
TS1050 Fibre (1396.98 GiB) or Model 3588 F5C

IBM 8 Gbps 360 MB/s 900 GB (.87 TB) Known as the 3592 EH8 tape
TS1150 Fibre with JK cartridge drive

2 TB(1.8 TiB)
with JL cartridge

7 TB (6.3 TiB)
with JC/JY cartridge

10 TB (.9 TiB)
with JD/JZ cartridge

IBM 8 Gbps 250 MB/s 500 GB (.48 TB) Known as the 3592 EH7 tape
TS1140 Fibre with JK cartridge. drive

1.6 TB (1.46 TiB)

with JB/JX cartridge

4 TB (3.6 TiB)
with JC/JY cartridge.

Chapter 1. IBM TS4500 tape library 23

 The TS4500 drive bay is shown in Figure 1-18.

Figure 1-18 TS4500 drive bay

Front door
The front door contains single cartridge storage slots on the inside of the door that are
referred to as Tier 0 slots. Two I/O stations are installed on the front door of the base frame.
Two extra I/O stations can optionally be installed on the front door of any Dx5 frame. The
librarys front door has a key lock. The key lock is the same for every front door, and the keys
are shipped with the library. The front door is shown in Figure 1-11 on page 19.

Note: The side doors of the base frames (Lx5) also have a key lock, which is the same key
lock that is used for the front door.

Door safety switch

This switch ensures that power to the cartridge accessor is switched off whenever the front or
side doors are opened. This is a safety component to ensure that accessor movement is
stopped while the front door is open. This is shown in Figure 1-19.

Figure 1-19 Front door safety switch

I/O stations
Two cartridge compartments on the front door of the base frame enable the insertion or
removal of tape cartridges without the library performing a re-inventory of the frame. Two
additional Input /Output (I/O) stations can optionally be installed on any Dx5 expansion frame.

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Insertion or removal of cartridges can be performed using the I/O stations while the TS4500
tape library is performing other operations, and without requiring an inventory.

The TS4500 tape library base frames (models L25 and L55) come with two I/O stations. Each
I/O station houses a cartridge magazine that allows individual cartridge handling to be
performed independently of the tape library. The cartridge magazine for each I/O station on
LTO frames can hold up to 18 cartridges, providing a total of 36 I/O slots. The cartridge
magazine for each I/O station on 3592 frames can hold up to 16 cartridges, providing a total
of 32 I/O slots.

The handles on the cartridge magazine are used to insert and remove the magazine, or to
carry it during transport. The magazine safety lock, shown in Figure 1-20, retains cartridges in
their slots and prevents them from falling out while the magazine is being transported.

Figure 1-20 Tape cartridge magazine safety lock

When a magazine is removed from an I/O station, it is necessary to engage the safety lock
until the magazine is placed on an accessible surface. It is then necessary to unlock the
magazine to insert or remove cartridges. Attempting to insert or remove cartridges while the
magazine safety lock is engaged might damage the magazine or the cartridges. After a
magazine is reinserted into an I/O station, it is necessary to unlock the magazine so that the
accessor can retrieve cartridges. The I/O doors will not close properly if the magazine is not
unlocked.

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 Figure 1-21 shows a full 3592, a full LTO magazine, and an empty 3592 magazine.

Figure 1-21 I/O magazine

Two additional I/O stations can be installed in any Dx5 expansion frame by ordering FC 1652.
This feature installs two I/O stations in one expansion frame. Each additional pair of I/O
stations increases the maximum insert/eject throughput for the library. The total cartridge
capacity for expansion frames with two I/O stations is reduced by 40 cartridges for Model D25
and by 44 cartridges for Model D55. Storage-only frames (models Sx5) do not support I/O
stations.

You can remotely use the I/O station action menu, available from the System page of the
TS4500 management GUI, to open and close the I/O station doors. At the library, you can
press the eject button (numbered 1 in Figure 1-22 on page 27) to open and close the doors.
When the doors are open, it is possible to manually remove and replace the cartridge
magazine to insert or remove cartridges. When the doors are closed, the cartridge accessor
can access the cartridges. The lock status LED next to the eject button (numbered 2 in
Figure 1-22 on page 27) indicates that the I/O station is locked because the accessor can be
inserting or removing cartridges. Do not attempt to open the I/O station when the lock status
indicator is illuminated.

Figure 1-22 on page 27 shows the top I/O station and panels, which control and show the
state of the I/O station.

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Figure 1-22 I/O station LEDs and controls

Table 1-12 describes all I/O station controls and LEDs.

Important: Use only the eject button (numbered 1 in Figure 1-22) or the management GUI
to open and close the I/O station doors. Do not attempt to open the doors manually.

Table 1-12 I/O station (numbers correspond to Figure 1-22

Number Function

1 Eject button

2 Open/close state
Off: Normal state
Blink: Transitional state, whenever button pushed, will blink and go off when doors
open, and will blink and come back on solid if locked by code
On solid: Locked

3 Unload required or cartridges present

Off: No cartridges present
Blinking: Full, intervention required
On: Some cartridges present

4 No magazine present
On solid: There is no magazine present

5 I/O capacity indicator

6 I/O lock status indicator

Chapter 1. IBM TS4500 tape library 27

 If there is an obstruction in the I/O station, the doors automatically reopen.

Each I/O station slot has a unique address to indicate its physical location. The I/O station slot
address consists of two values: a frame number and a row number.

TS4500 integrated management console (IMC)

The integrated management console (IMC) is a built-in platform for tools that are used to
manage the TS4500 tape library.

The IMC, which includes an LCD panel and a keyboard with touchpad, can be mounted on
either end of your TS4500 tape library. A library controller card (LCC) and a power source are
required within that end frame or within the adjacent frame.

The IMC comes preinstalled with a system console application, which is a set of software
tools that are used for local service and remote support of the attached TS4500 tape library.
The system console application enables the IMC to provide service console capabilities, such
as broadband Call Home.

The TS4500 management GUI runs on a web browser in kiosk mode on the IMC. Kiosk mode
means that the menu bar, address bar, and stop and reload buttons of the browser are
disabled. In addition, it is not possible to use bookmarks or multiple browser windows. The
IMC is shown in Figure 1-23.

The IMC is described in more detail in Chapter 4, TS4500 management graphical user
interface (GUI) on page 117.

Figure 1-23 The integrated management console (IMC)

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IMC power distribution unit (PDU)
The TS4500 IMC power distribution unit (IMC PDU) provides power to the card cage power
supply and to the TS4500 integrated management console (IMC).

The IMC PDU, shown in Figure 1-24, is typically installed in the end frame of the library with
the IMC.

Figure 1-24 IMC PDU

Power cable hole

It is possible to route power cables through the top of a frame in the TS4500 tape library. This
routing method is an alternative to routing the power cables through the bulkhead at the
bottom rear of the TS4500 tape library. This routing method might be necessary if the
equipment is installed on a non-raised (solid) floor or if a top rack is installed.

Fibre Channel cable hole

It is possible to route Fibre Channel cables from servers through the top of a frame in the
TS4500 tape library. This routing method is an alternative to routing the Fibre Channel cables
through the bulkhead at the bottom rear of the TS4500 tape library. This routing method might
be necessary if the equipment is installed on a non-raised (solid) floor.

TS4500 frame control assembly

The frame control assembly is standard on all base frames (Lx5) and optional on any Dx5
expansion frames. The assembly includes one library controller card (LCC), up to two library
frame interconnect (LFI) cards, and two power supplies, both of which can provide power to
the library and all drives in a frame. All of these components are connected using two back
plane cards (BPCs).

Chapter 1. IBM TS4500 tape library 29

 Figure 1-25 shows the frame control assembly in the TS4500.

Figure 1-25 Frame control assembly

The library control card (LCC)

The library control card (LCC) is the management node card for the TS4500 tape library.
This card is used for the Ethernet connection to all components in the library, including the
user interface and IMC. See Figure 1-26.

Figure 1-26 Library control card (LLC)

The library frame interconnect (LFI) cards

The library frame interconnect (LFI) cards provide communication between the frames of the
TS4500 tape library through cable connections. Each Lxx frame comes with one LFI card. A
second LFI is required if expansion frames are added. When facing the back of the frame, the
LFI on the right is LFI-A and the one on the left is LFI-B. Both cards are identical, but
connections are different depending on whether the card is LFI-A or LFI-B. See Figure 1-27.

Figure 1-27 Library frame interconnect (LFI)

Power supplies
For models L25, D25, L55, and D55, the library offers the TS4500 frame control assembly
power structure, which combines drive power, library power, and AC power cord capabilities.
Each of the Lx5 and Dx5 frames comes with two power supplies. Model Sx5 frames do not
have their own power supply. They share power with either an Lx5 or Dx5 frame as shown in
Figure 1-28 on page 31.

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Figure 1-28 Power supply

Back plane cards (BPCs)

Each of the Lx5 and Dx5 frames comes with two back plane cards (BPCs). With a single
frame configuration (or a configuration with no FCA control system), redundant power is
provided for each BPC. If one BPC fails, the other BPC in the frame picks up the load for the
failed BPC.

Patch panel
The patch panel that houses the cable connections for connecting hosts to the tape drive is in
the rear of the frame above the drives as shown in Figure 1-29.

Figure 1-29 Fiber patch panel

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 Display panel
The display panel on the base frame of the TS4500 tape library houses the library power and
pause buttons. It displays library and I/O status indicators as shown in Figure 1-30.

Figure 1-30 Display panel

The indicators and buttons available on the display panel are described in Table 1-13.

Table 1-13 Display panel component descriptions

Number Component

1 Warning indicator (yellow)

2 Library beacon (blue)

3 Power indicator (green)

4 Upper I/O fullness indicator (green)

5 Power switch

6 Power switch cover

7 Upper I/O lock indicator (green)

8 Lower I/O fullness indicator (green)

9 Lower I/O lock indicator (green)

10 Pause button

11 Library pause indicator (yellow)

12 Reset button

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Expansion frames that have optional I/O stations installed also have a display panel; however,
the panel on expansion frames does not include the library power or reset buttons as shown
in Figure 1-31.

Figure 1-31 Expansion frame with I/O station

Pause button
Pause the library by pressing the pause button on the display panel (number 10 on
Figure 1-30 on page 32) on the base frame of your TS4500 tape library. This causes the
library to move the cartridge accessor to the base frame and pause operations for 30 seconds
or while a frame door is open. The pause light next to the pause button stops flashing, and
illuminates solid to indicate that the library is paused (number 11 on Figure 1-30 on page 32).

Power button
The power button procedures are described.

Power on
This procedure will power on the TS4500 tape library to begin the library initialization
sequence and bring the library to a ready state:
From the display panel on the base frame of the library, slide the plastic cover that protects
the power button up to expose the button (number 6 on Figure 1-30 on page 32).
Press the power button (number 5 on Figure 1-30 on page 32) and wait to see the green
power indicator turn on and stay on.
It will execute a power-on initialization sequence for about 2 minutes. During that time, the
menus on the TS4500 management GUI are not available for use. After the power-on
initialization sequence, the library performs an inventory of the tape cartridges.

Chapter 1. IBM TS4500 tape library 33

 Power off
This procedure is to power off the TS4500 tape library after normal operation, but not during
an emergency:
Ensure that the host application has removed cartridges from all drives and that the library
is varied offline from the host (if the host is attached).
Pause the library by pressing the pause button on the display panel (number 10 on
Figure 1-30 on page 32) on the base frame of your TS4500 tape library. This causes the
library to move the cartridge accessor to the base frame and pause operations for 30
seconds or while a frame door is open. The pause light next to the pause button stops
flashing, and illuminates solid to indicate that the library is paused (number 11 on
Figure 1-30 on page 32).
The health status pod on the System page of the management GUI also shows when the
library is paused.
From the display panel on the base frame of the library, slide the plastic cover that protects
the power button up to expose the button (number 6 on Figure 1-30 on page 32).
Press the power button (number 5 on Figure 1-30 on page 32) and wait until the green
power indicator light turns off.

Note: Always pause the library before powering it off. If you power off before pausing, the
library might take longer to go online after the next power-on.

Web camera
You can mount a web camera in any frame of a TS4500 tape library, after the mounting
hardware feature has been installed by an IBM service representative. Certain clearances are
necessary to accommodate the mounting hardware and the camera.

The camera is customer-supplied and can be installed in any frame to visually monitor the
location of the librarys robotics. Feature code 1530, web camera mounting hardware, is
required to install a web camera. The maximum camera dimensions can vary. However, no
part of the camera can extend more than 60 mm (2.36 in.) from the center of the tripod mount.
This ensures sufficient clearance so that accessor movement is not obstructed.

The camera mount (FC 1530) can be mounted on the front or rear frame support.

Fire suppression
Each Dx5, Lx5, and S25 frame in the TS4500 tape library has an area on the top where an
opening can be cut to allow the entrance of pipes, conduits, or other parts to be used for fire
suppression. The installation of a fire-suppression system is the responsibility of the
customer.

The TS4500 tape library is constructed to allow third-party installation of fire-suppression

equipment. When deciding whether to implement fire-suppression equipment, refer to local
and national standards and regulations.

Note: For advice about selecting a fire-suppression system that provides the correct level
of coverage and protection, consult your insurance underwriter, and local fire marshal (or
local building inspector). IBM designs and manufactures equipment to internal and external
standards that requires certain environments for reliable operation. Because IBM does not
test any equipment for compatibility with fire-suppression systems, IBM does not make
compatibility claims of any kind nor does IBM provide suggestions about fire-suppression
systems.

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1.4 Feature codes for the TS4500
Order feature codes to install components in library frames or to enhance the capacity or
capabilities of the library.

A customer-setup unit (CSU) is a feature that you, as the customer, can install when the
feature is ordered as a field upgrade. If you choose not to install a CSU, IBM can install it for
an extra charge. However, detailed installation instructions are included when you order and
receive these features. Available feature codes are shown in Table 1-14.

Table 1-14 Feature codes for the frame models of the TS4500 tape library
FC Model CSU Description

0500 L25, L55 No One-time library and drive firmware update (by IBM service representative).

1450 D25, D55 No TS4500 frame control assembly (FCA).

1460 L25, L55 No Multi-frame network. This provides the optional second FIC and any
associated cables. This is a prerequisite to FC 9002.

1521 D25, D55, L25, L55 No First TS4500 quad drive mounting kit.
Prerequisite: FC 1450 (for Dx5 frame models only).

1522 D25, D55, L25, L55 No Second TS4500 quad drive mounting kit.
Prerequisite: FC 1521.

1523 D25, D55, L25, L55 No Third TS4500 quad drive mounting kit.
Prerequisite: FC 1522.

1524 D25, D55, L25, L55 Both Fourth TS4500 quad drive mounting kit.
Prerequisite: FC 1523.

1530 D25, D55, L25, L55, No Web camera mounting hardware. Provides mounting hardware only.
S25, S55

1604 L25, L55 Yes Transparent LTO encryption provides license keys to enable transparent LTO
encryption.

1643 L25, L55 Yes Intermediate capacity on demand provides license key to increase storage
from entry capacity to intermediate capacity.

1644 L25, L55 Yes Base capacity on demand provides a license key to increase storage from
intermediate capacity to base capacity. This feature code is a prerequisite for
FC 9002 or Model Lx5 HD CoD FC 164x.
Prerequisite: FC 1643.

1645 S25 Yes High-density capacity on demand.

1646 S55 Yes High-density capacity on demand.

1647 L25 Yes High-density capacity on demand.

Prerequisite: FC 1644.

1648 L55 Yes High-density capacity on demand.

Prerequisite: FC 1644.

1649 D25 Yes High-density capacity on demand.

1650 D55 Yes High-density capacity on demand.

1652 D25, D55 No Two additional I/O stations. This feature code adds either 36 (LTO) or 32
(3592) I/O slots.

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 FC Model CSU Description

1682 L25, L55 Yes Path failover.

1750 TR1 No Left-side and right-side end covers. This feature is required only for the first
top rack ordered (if multiple top racks are installed on adjacent frames).

1751 TR1 No Power distribution unit FC 1751 provides one PDU to be mounted in the top
rack. The first PDU in a top rack does not consume any of the 10U of rack
space. The second PDU in a top rack consumes 1U of rack space. A
maximum of two FC 1750s can be ordered.
Prerequisite: For each FC 1751 ordered, one power cord (FC 9954 through
FC 9959 or FC 9966) must also be ordered.

1802 L25, L55 No One-frame to 2-frame X-track cable.

1806 L25, L55 No Three-frame to 6-frame X-track cable.

1909 L25, L55, D25, D55 No Single power source bifurcated cable. This feature allows attachment of a
powered frame to a single outlet while it also maintains drive redundant
power.

1951 D25, D55, L25, L55, No Power distribution units. This feature provides two PDUs, mounting
S25, S55 hardware including rack brackets, and internal power cables.
FC 1951 supports any combination of up to three pairs of power cords for
FC 4875 on the same frame and FC 9989 on adjacent frames.
Corequisite: One power cord feature (FC 9954 through FC 9959 or FC
9966).

2735 L25, L55 No IMC non-broadband Call Home. This feature is required when you do not
allow broadband Call Home to be configured for the library. FC 2735
provides a USB modem and optical drive for use with the integrated
management console (IMC).

6013 D25, D55, L25, L55 Yes LC to LC Fibre Channel cable - 13 m (43 ft.).

6025 D25, D55, L25, L55 Yes LC to LC Fibre Channel Cable - 25 m (82 ft.).

6061 D25, D55, L25, L55 Yes LC to LC Fibre Channel Cable - 61 m (200 ft.).

8750 D55, L55 No LTO cleaning cartridge (FC 8750) is a universal cleaning cartridge.

8802 D25, L25 No 3592 cleaning cartridge.

9001 D25, D55, L25, L55 No Driveless frame.

9002 L25, L55 No First expansion frame attachment. This feature is used as a part of the
process to add any Dxx or Sxx frame. Prerequisites: FC 1460 and FC 1644.
Also, FC 9001 for Lxx models.

9003 L25, L55 No Additional expansion frame attachment. This feature is used as a part of the
process to add any Dxx or Sxx frame.

9210 L25, L55 No Attached to HP-UX system.

9211 L25, L55 No Attached to Solaris system.

9212 L25, L55 No Attached to Microsoft Windows system.

9213 L25, L55 No Attached to other non-IBM system.

9215 L25, L55 No Attached to Linux system.

9218 L25, L55 No Attached to High Performance Storage System (HPSS).

9400 L25, L55 No Attached to IBM i5/OS or IBM OS/400 system.

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FC Model CSU Description

9600 L25, L55 No Attached to IBM AIX system.

9690 D25, D55, L25, L55 No 3588/3592 drive field install FC 9690 is a counting feature code.
Prerequisite: FC 152x (drive mounting kit). Each FC 152x supports up to four
of FC 969x.

9692 L25, L55 No 3592 E07/EH7 tape drive - plant install FC 9692 is a manufacturing routing
code. Prerequisite: FC 152x (drive mounting kit). Each FC 152x supports up
to four of FC 969x.

9695 L25, L55 No 3588 F5A/F5C tape drive - plant install FC 9695 is a manufacturing routing
code. Prerequisite: FC 152x (drive mounting kit). Each FC 152x supports up
to four of FC 969x.

9697 D55, L55 No 3588 F6A/F6C tape drive - plant install FC 9697 is a manufacturing routing
code. Prerequisite: FC 152x (drive mounting kit). Each FC 152x supports up
to four of FC 969x.

9700 D25, D55, L25, L55 No No host attach cables - from plant.

9735 L25, L55 No IMC broadband Call Home. This feature indicates that you allow broadband
Call Home, so no additional remote service tools are required.

9954 D25, D55, L25, L55, No NEMA L6-30 Power Cord FC 9954 is used with PDU FCs 1751, 1950, or
S25, S55 1951. FC 9954 provides 1x power cord for FC 1751 and 2x power cords for
FC 195x.

9955 D25, D55, L25, L55, No RS 3750DP power cord FC 9955 is used with PDU FCs 1751, 1950, or 1951.
S25, S55 FC 9955 provides 1x power cord for FC 1751 and 2x power cords for FC
195x.

9956 D25, D55, L25, L55, No IEC 309 power cord FC 9956 is used with PDU FCs 1751, 1950, or 1951.
S25, S55 FC 9956 provides 1x power cord for FC 1751 and 2x power cords for FC
195x.

9957 D25, D55, L25, L55, No 4.3m power cord (Australia/NZ) FC 9957 is used with PDU FCs 1751, 1950,
S25, S55 or 1951. FC 9957 provides 1x power cord for FC 1751 and 2x power cords
for FC 195x.

9958 D25, D55, L25, L55, No 4.3m power cord (Korean) FC 9958 is used with PDU FCs 1751, 1950, or
S25, S55 1951. FC 9958 provides 1x power cord for FC 1751 and 2x power cords for
FC 195x.

9959 D25, D55, L25, L55, No Unterminated power cord FC 9959 is used with PDU FCs 1751, 1950, or
S25, S55 1951. FC 9959 provides 1x power cord for FC 1751 and 2x power cords for
FC 195x.

9966 D25, D55, L25, L55, No Unterminated power cords (China CCC cert) FC 9966 is used with PDU FCs
S25, S55 1751, 1950, or 1951. FC 9966 provides 1x power cord for FC 1751 and 2x
power cords for FC 195x.

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 FC Model CSU Description

9970 D25, D55, L25, L55, No Dual 4.3m power cord (international, 250 VAC 16A single phase, watertight
S25, S55 connector, IEC-309) FC 9970 includes model-dependent contents. For
countries other than the United States and Canada, the connector is rated
at 16A (plug type Hubbell HBL316P6W or equivalent) for connection to
Hubbell type HBL316R6W or equivalent receptacles.
In the United States and Canada, the connector is rated at 20A (plug type
Hubbell HBL320P6W) for connection to Hubbell type HBL320R6W or
equivalent receptacles. This is the default power cord for all countries other
than those specified for FC 9972 and FCs 9976 through 9983. This power
cord can be used for all countries, except the following countries:
Argentina
Australia
Brazil
Canada
China
Japan
Korea
New Zealand
Philippines
South Africa
Taiwan

FC 9970 must be ordered with FC 1901.

9972 D25, D55, L25, L55 No Dual 4.3m power cords (250 VAC 15, non-watertight twist lock connector,
Nema L6-15P mates with L6-15R) FC 9972 includes model-dependent
contents. It is the default power cord for US, Canada, Japan, Korea,
Philippines, and Taiwan.
Corequisite: FC 9972 must be ordered with FC 1901.

9976 D25, D55, L25, L55 No Dual 4.3m power cords with 10 Amp/250 Vac, non-watertight IRAM 2073
plug FC 9976 is for Argentina.

9977 D25, D55, L25, L55 No Dual 4.3m power cords with 15 Amp/250 Vac with earth pin InMetro NBR
14136 plug FC 9977 is for Brazil.

9978 D25, D55, L25, L55 No Dual 4.3m power cords with 10 Amp/250 Vac AZ/NZS 3112/2000 plug
FC 9978 is for Australia and New Zealand.

9979 D25, D55, L25, L55 No Dual 4.3m power cords with 15 Amp/250 Vac JIS C8303, C8306 plug
FC 9979 is for Japan.

9980 D25, D55, L25, L55 No Dual 4.3m power cords with 10 Amp/250 Vac, GB 2099.1, 1002 plug
FC 9980 is for China.

9981 D25, D55, L25, L55 No Dual 4.3m power cords with 15 Amp/250 Vac with earth pin KS C8305,
K60884-1 plug FC 9981 is for Korea.

9982 D25, D55, L25, L55 No Dual 4.3m power cords with 10 Amp/250 Vac CNS 10917-3 plug FC 9982 is
for Taiwan.

9983 D25, D55, L25, L55 No Dual 4.3m power cords with 10 Amp/250 Vac SANS 164-1 plug FC 9983 is
for South Africa.

9984 D25, D55, L25, L55 No Dual 4.3m power cords with 15 Amp/250V single phase power cord
assemblies, NEMA L6-20P non-watertight twistlock 20A plug
FC 9984 is 2x power cords, which are UL/CSA certified for use in US and
Canada. These power cords mate with customer-supplied NEMA L6-20R
receptacles.

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FC Model CSU Description

9985 D25, D55, L25, L55 No Dual 4.3m power cords with 15 Amp/250V single phase power cord
assemblies with watertight 15A Russellstoll plug.
FC 9985 is 2x power cords, which are UL/CSA certified for use in US and
Canada. These power cords mate with customer-supplied Russellstoll
3743U2 or 9R23U2W receptacles.

9989 D25, D55, L25, L55 No Dual 4.3m power cords with 10Amp/250V with IEC 309 C14 plug
FC 9989 is for use with adjacent frame PDUs (FC 1950) or external
(customer-supplied) PDUs.

1.5 Host platforms and device drivers

The TS4500 tape library is supported on many operating systems. For a current list of host
software versions and release levels that support the TS4500 tape library, go to the IBM
System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) web page to confirm support and to check for
all required firmware and drivers:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic/interoperability.wss

To download the drivers required, go to IBM Fix Central:

http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/

Feature codes for operating systems

The following no-charge specify feature codes indicate the server platform to which the
TS4500 tape library is attached. These features are used by IBM for device driver distribution:
FC 9210: Attached to HP-UX
FC 9211: Attached to Sun system
FC 9212: Attached to Windows system
FC 9213: Attached to other non-IBM system
FC 9215: Attached to Linux system
FC 9218: Attached to High Performance Storage System (HPSS)
FC 9400: Attached to IBM System i
FC 9600: Attached to IBM System p

More than one platform-attached feature can be chosen because the library can be attached
to more than one of these platforms. Only one of each feature is added. That is, if there are
two or more Windows servers that use the TS4500, only one FC 9212 is required.

Tip: The device driver is available for each operating system from IBM Fix Central:
http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/

1.6 Specifications
The TS4500 tape library is a stand-alone tape subsystem that consists of one or more frames
and is capable of modular expansion to provide large capacities. The frames join side to side,
and they can be added on the left or right of the installed frames.

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1.6.1 Physical specifications
Table 1-15 lists the physical dimensions of the TS4500 tape library frames.

Table 1-15 Physical dimensions

Model Widtha Depth Height

L25, L55, D25, D55, S25, and S55 782 mm (30.8 in.) 1,212 mm (47.72 in.) 1,800 mm (70.9 in.)
(on casters)

L25, L55, D25, D55, S25, and S55 782 mm (30.8 in.) 1,212 mm (47.72 in.) 2,320 mm (91.34 in.)
frames with top rack

L25, L55, D25, D55, S25, and S55 782 mm (30.8 in.) 1,212 mm (47.72 in.) 1,800 mm (70.9 in.)
frame with covers

L25, L55, D25, D55, S25, and S55 725 mm (28.5 in.) 1,212 mm (47.72 in.) 1,800 mm (70.9 in.)
frame without covers
a. Frame width only. Additional interframe spacing of 30 mm (1.2 in) is required.

Table 1-16 lists the weights of the frames according to the number of installed drives, robotics,
and tape cartridges.

Table 1-16 TS4500 tape library weight

Model and position Minimum weight of frame (with Maximum weight of frame (with maximum
no tape drives or cartridges)a tape drives and cartridges) b

L25 Position 1 (leftmost frame) 407.8 kg (899 lb.) 586.5 kg (1,293 lb.)

L25 Position 2+ 407.8 kg (899 lb.) 630.5 kg (1,390 lb.)

D25 Position 1 (leftmost frame) 310.7 kg (685 lb.) 500 kg (1,103 lb.)

D25 Position 2+ 310.7 kg (685 lb.) 552.5 kg (1,218 lb.)

L55 Position 1 (leftmost frame) 410 kg (904 lb.) 592 kg (1,305 lb.)

L55 Position 2+ 410 kg (904 lb.) 637 kg (1,404 lb.)

D55 Position 1 (leftmost frame) 316 kg (697 lb.) 503.5 kg (1,110 lb.)

D55 Position 2+ 316 kg (697 lb.) 557 kg (1,228 lb.)

S25 Position 1 (leftmost frame) 299 kg (660 lb.) 491.2 kg (1,083 lb.)

S25 Position 2+ 299 kg (660 lb.) 540.2 kg (1,191 lb.)

S55 Position 1 (leftmost frame) 304 kg (670 lb.) 509.4 kg (1,123 lb.)

S55 Position 2+ 304 kg (670 lb.) 564 kg (1,244 lb.)

TR1 Weight of top rack (empty)c 24.5 kg (54 lb.) 24.5 kg (54 lb.)

Weights listed for the Lx5 frames include the accessor, IMC, side doors, and side panels. After the initial library
installation, these parts can be moved to other frames within the library string to shift some of the weight to other frames.
a. Frames in position 1 (the leftmost frame in a library string) can have a maximum of 12 tape drives.
b. Frames in positions 2+ can accommodate 16 tape drives.
c. A top rack can optionally be installed on any HD2 frame. Side panels and PDUs are also optional. Each side panel
adds 6.8 kg (15 lb.). Each PDU adds 4.5 kg (10 lb.).

When you are planning for the installation, the space implications in the computer room must
be considered for the possibility of adding more frames in the future.

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1.6.2 Floor requirements
The library must be installed on a raised or solid floor. The floor must have a smooth surface
and, if raised, must not have ventilation panels beneath the leveling jackscrews. If carpeted, it
must be confirmed that the carpet is approved for computer-room applications. To
accommodate unevenness in the floor, the leveling jackscrews can be raised or lowered to the
following specifications:
The maximum allowable variance must not exceed 7 mm (0.27 in.) per 76 mm (3 in.).
The maximum out-of-level condition must not exceed 40 mm (1.6 in.) over the entire length
and width of the library.

The floor on which the library is installed must support the following weight specifications:
Up to 4.8 kilograms per square cm (68.6 lbs. per square inch) of point loads exerted by the
leveling jackscrews.
Up to 211 kilograms per square meter (43.4 lbs. per square foot) of overall floor loading.

The number of point loads exerted depends on the number of frames that make up the library.
There are four point loads per frame (at the corners of each frame).

For more information, see the IBM TS4500 Introduction and Planning Guide, SC27-5990.

1.6.3 Operating environment

The TS4500 tape library operates in the following environment:
Temperature: 15 C - 32 C (60 F - 89 F), suggested is 18 C - 25 C (64 F - 80 F)
Relative humidity: 20% - 80%, suggested is 5.5 C (42 F) DP to 60% RH and
15 C (60 F)
Maximum dew point 17 C (63 F)

For more information, see the IBM TS4500 Introduction and Planning Guide, SC27-5990.

1.6.4 Power and cooling specifications

Power for the components of the TS4500 tape library is provided by a power supply within the
Lx5 or Dx5 frame. The Lx5 power supply provides power to the components housed in the
Lx5 frame. The Dx5 power supply provides power to the components in the Dx5 frame. The
Sx5 models receive their power supply from an adjacent frame (either an Lx5 or Dx5,
depending on the configuration).

Models Lx5 and Dx5 of the TS4500 tape library with PDUs (FC 1950) installed can power up
to two adjacent frames by specifying power cord FC 9989 on each of the adjacent frames and
plugging the cords into the spare outlets on the FC 1950 PDUs, which are located on the
adjacent Lx5 or Dx5 frame. Figure 1-32 on page 42 shows the first adjacent frame cord
plugging into the upper PDU receptacles and the second adjacent frame power cord plugging
into the lower PDU receptacles. The adjacent frames that receive power through FC 9989 can
be up to three frames away from the frame with FC 1950. By using adjacent frame power
cords, customers can power up to three frames from only two facility outlets.

Chapter 1. IBM TS4500 tape library 41

 Figure 1-32 FC 9989 cable positions

Table 1-17 lists the power requirements for the Lx5 and Dx5 frames.

Table 1-17 Power requirements for the TS4500 tape library

Power requirements Types of line cord

220 V ac line cord 110 V ac line cord

Ac line voltage 200 - 240 V AC (nominal) 100 - 127 V AC (nominal)

Ac line frequency 50 - 60 Hz 50 - 60 Hz

Nominal power 1.4 kW 1.2 kW

Line current 8.0 A 24 A

kVA 1.6 kVA 4.8 kVA

For more information, see the IBM TS4500 Introduction and Planning Guide, SC27-5990.

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 2

Chapter 2. TS4500 Linear Tape-Open and

3592 tape drives
The IBM TS4500 tape library supports Linear Tape-Open (LTO) and TS1100 (3592) tape
drives.

The high-density 2 (HD2) frames of the TS4500 tape library support HD2-compatible models
of the TS1150 (3592 EH8), TS1140 (3592 EH7), LTO 5 (3588 F5C), and LTO 6 (3588 F6C)
tape drives.

This chapter covers the following topics:

IBM TS1100 tape drive for the TS4500 tape library
IBM TS1150 tape drive (Model 3592 EH8)
IBM TS1140 tape drive (Model 3592 EH7)
IBM TS1000 tape drive for the TS4500 tape library
IBM TS1060 LTO 6 tape drive (Model 3588 F6C)
IBM TS1050 LTO 5 tape drive (Model 3588 F5C)
IBM Linear Tape File System storage

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2.1 IBM TS1100 tape drive for the TS4500 tape library
The IBM TS1140 tape drives (Machine Types 3592-E07 and 3592-EH7) and TS1150 tape
drives (Machine Types 3592-E08 and 3592-EH8) offer a design that is focused on high
capacity, performance, and high reliability for storing mission-critical data. With the
introduction of the first generation of this family of tape drives, IBM advanced its high-end
half-inch cartridge tape technology to a new level.

The 3592 family was enlarged and improved with the addition of the IBM TS1150, 3592
Model E08, and Model EH8 tape drives. The TS1150 is the fifth generation of the 3592 tape
drive family. It provides the unprecedented capacity of 10 TB of uncompressed data on a
single tape and new levels of performance.

Note: The TS1140 model E07 and TS1150 model E08 are functionally the same as
TS1140 Model EH7 and TS1150 model EH8, but they are packaged for integration into a
TS3500 or rack mount. These and the older models are described in the IBM Redbooks
publication titled IIBM System Storage Tape Library Guide for Open Systems, SG24-5946.
We descibe only 3592 models EH7 and EH8 in this chapter.

The 3592 tape drive family has the following common characteristics, which are described in
this section:
Technology enhancements
Reliability and availability improvements
Features for performance and capacity
Physical attachment
Media.
WORM functions
Tape encryption

2.1.1 Technology enhancements

The 3592 tape drive family includes the following key features:
Virtual backhitch, which is the optimum adaptive format and algorithm for improved
start-and-stop write performance. For more information, see Virtual backhitch (nonvolatile
caching) on page 49.
High performance and robust dual microprocessor architecture. One microprocessor
operates the host attachment interface (which is running proven 3590 host attach
microcode). The other microprocessor focuses strictly on writing data and reading data
from tape. Each microprocessor resets the other microprocessor to act as a fail-safe.
Statistical Analysis Recording System (SARS) algorithm with extended mount count.
Fast random access performance when operating on any of the Short Length Cartridge
(SLC) types.
Support of an enhanced capacity scaling and segmentation format when operating on the
full-length, read/write cartridge type JA, JB, JC, and JD, which enables fast locate and
read times.
Streaming Lossless Data Compression (SLDC) algorithm, which is an enhancement of the
Lempel-Ziv class 1 (LZ-1) data compression algorithm.
The new JD, JZ, and JL media types contain 16 KB cartridge memory, increased from the
8 KB contained in JC and JB media types and 4 Kb on JA, JW, JR, and JJ media types.

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Recording format
The IBM 3592 tape drive uses an advanced interleaved bidirectional serpentine recording
technique that writes 8, 16, or 32 (depending on the drive) data tracks at a time on a 3592
cartridge. The 3592 cartridge is a half-inch, advanced metal particle, dual layer tape. The
tape layout consists of five servo bands (prerecorded on the tape) and four data bands where
the data is written, as shown in Figure 2-1. The servo bands provide location information to
control the positioning of the head as it writes and reads data within the data band. For more
information about this design, see Servo tracks on page 45.

As shown in Figure 2-1, the area between adjacent servo bands is a data band. The 3592
media has four data bands, each with a number of data tracks (128 - 288, which is different for
each model).

Tape edge guard band

Servo band pitch

Data band 3

Data band 1

Servo band width

Data band 0

Forward (BOT to EOT)

tape motion
Data band 2

Tape edge guard band

Tape reference edge

Figure 2-1 Layout of the servo and data bands on the 3592 media

Servo tracks
Servo tracks or bands help to ensure accurate positioning of the tape drive head over the data
track so that the head does not stray onto an adjacent track. Servo tracks are necessary to
support high-data densities on the tape where the tracks are extremely close together. The
servo tracks are written at the time of cartridge manufacture, before the cartridge is usable for
data storage and retrieval. Each tape write head has two servo heads, one servo head for
each of the two servo bands that it spans.

Two servo bands are used simultaneously to provide two sources of servo information for
increased accuracy. Control positions within the servo band are used to reposition the head to
write forward and reverse wraps, within each of the four data bands. This timing-based servo
technology can be finely tuned. It can support extremely high-track densities for future 3592
generations because more than eight positions can be defined within the same servo band,
thus expanding the potential track densities.

In addition, there are significant advances in the tape coating process, which uses
high-quality metal particle media.

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2.1.2 Reliability and availability
The 3592 tape drive incorporates and expands on the high reliability and function of previous
IBM drives that were developed over many years of experience. It builds on proven
technologies to enhance and apply new techniques to ensure high reliability and availability.

Improved availability
Improved availability includes the following characteristics:
Single Field Replaceable Unit (FRU)
When a service call is placed, the IBM Service Support Representative (SSR) does not
replace any parts or subassemblies inside the canister. The new smaller drive unit means
that for any failure within the drive, the IBM SSR exchanges the entire unit rather than
performing lengthy diagnostics or component replacement in the field.
Redundant, hot-pluggable power supplies
In all configurations, the drives are seated in cradles that contain two power supplies.
Each pair of power supplies can be used by one or two drives. One of these power
supplies is sufficient to run both drives, and the second power supply is provided for
redundancy.
Retention of the Fibre Channel (FC) worldwide name ID during service action
When a failed drive is exchanged, the attached hosts or storage area network (SAN) do
not need to be re-configured to recognize a replacement drive. This function also
eliminates any issues with SAN hosts finding incorrect addresses during a system reboot.

Advanced technology
Advanced technology includes the following characteristics:
Robust loader mechanism
The loader mechanism is suitable for the heavy-duty cycle usage in mainframe systems.
The leader block on the tape cartridge is replaced by a metal pin, which is enhanced over
previous drive implementations for increased robustness.
Elimination of drive pneumatics and mechanical adjustments
The aerodynamic movement of the tape over the flat-lap head pulls the tape close to the
head while the tape is moving and provides maximum efficiency in reading and writing.
Because of the shape of the head, particles do not accumulate on the tape, which
eliminates the possibility of debris contaminating the tape surface. Air-bearing heads
effectively cushion the tape moving across the head. However, whenever the tape stops, it
relaxes toward the head surface. The head has a two-stage actuator: one mechanism for
moving to the required tape wrap and another finer actuator for adjustments to the
track-following servo.
Straighter and shorter tape path for better tape tracking
Tape tracking is improved by using grooved rollers to provide surface-controlled guiding.
This enhancement decreases potential wear or damage on the edges of the tape and,
with the shorter tape path, decreases lateral movement.
Speed matching to reduce backhitching (see 2.1.3, Features designed for capacity and
performance on page 48)
Buffering, speed matching, and virtual backhitch algorithms all serve to eliminate physical
backhitching. They improve performance and reduce the wear on the drive mechanics
caused by continually braking and reversing direction.

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 Channel calibration to optimize performance and data integrity
The drive uses individual read/write data channel calibration, which uses sophisticated
techniques that were originally implemented in disk technology.

Enhanced service functions

The following service functions were enhanced:
Enhanced SARS recording
The tape drive uses the Statistical Analysis Recording System (SARS) to assist in
isolating failures between media and hardware. The SARS uses the cartridge
performance history that is saved in the cartridge memory module and the drive
performance history that is kept in the drive flash. The cartridge memory is a serial
Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), with read-only and
rewritable areas, to determine the more likely cause of failure. The SARS can cause the
drive to request a cleaner cartridge (based on usage) to mark the media as degraded and
to indicate that the hardware is degraded. SARS information is reported through the
TapeAlert flags and through media information messages (MIMs) and service information
messages (SIMs).
Diagnostic information
The drive maintains logs to assist engineering or service personnel. The logs are included
in drive memory dumps and are accessible to service personnel in several ways, including
through the new hot-pluggable service panel. Memory dumps are maintained over Power
On Reset (POR).
More temperature and voltage sensors to improve error isolation
The drive contains sensors and circuits to detect errors. A temperature sensor monitors
the temperature of the drive electronics. Voltage sensors detect when the power supply is
out of tolerance. Other error checks, such as tape velocity checks, read/write data integrity
checks, and servo checks are performed by using circuitry and sensors. The drive
microcode checks for logic errors to handle hardware-detected errors and to detect and
report microcode-related errors.
Drive status indicators and reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) functions on the
library drive interface
The drive provides indicators for FC status, whether the power is good, and faults.
However, the drive hot-pluggable service panel is the key service tool to perform test
procedures and interpret results.
Concurrent microcode update, with options to switch the new or old copy of drive code.
Backup drive vital product data (VPD card) stored from the drive
When a drive is replaced, the VPD can be quickly downloaded to the drive by using the
backup, which reduces the time taken for repair or configuration.
Preventive maintenance
The 3592 tape drive requires no preventive maintenance beyond the use of the cleaning
cartridge. The 3592 media cartridges require proper care and appropriate handling and
shipping procedures.

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2.1.3 Features designed for capacity and performance
As mentioned previously, the unique features and specifications of the 3592 make it a true
enterprise tape drive in terms of performance and reliability. The following sections describe
these industry leading features in greater detail.

Important: These features are generic for all 3592 tape drives. The TS1150 and TS1140
have other advanced features that are described in 2.2, IBM TS1150 tape drive (Model
3592 EH8) on page 60 and 2.3, IBM TS1140 tape drive (Model 3592 EH7) on page 75.

Data buffer
The drive has a large data buffer with read-ahead buffer management that addresses the
lowest band of data rates. It effectively collects more blocks of data in the buffer before writing
to the drive at a higher speed. As a result of this data buffer, the drive stops and starts less
often, which generally improves the overall performance and reliability of the drive and tape.

Speed matching
For medium data rates when they are operating from a host that cannot sustain the maximum
3592 data rate, the drive performs dynamic speed matching. The drive adjusts the native data
rate of the drive as closely as possible to the net host data rate (after factoring out data
compressibility). The 3592 drive operates at various speeds (between 6 and 13 speeds,
depending on the drive that is used) when the 3592 format is read or written to in an attempt
to match the effective host data rates. If the net host data rate is between two of the speed
matching native data rates, the drive calculates at which of the two data rates to operate.
Speed matching reduces the number of required backhitches. In some environments, the
backhitch of the drive is masked by the data buffer of the drive. Therefore, the system
throughput is not improved or reduced by speed matching.

Cartridge memory
Contained within the cartridge is the Cartridge Memory (CM), which is a passive, contactless
silicon storage device that is physically a part of the cartridge. The CM is used to hold
information about that specific cartridge, the media in the cartridge, and the data on the
media.

3592 uses the same CM module as LTO media, with a capacity of 4 KiB, extended to 8 KiB on
JB or JX media and JC, JY, or JK media, enhanced to 16 KiB for JD or JZ media). The CM
has been designed for 3592 to support High Resolution Tape directory feature and differs
from the LTO specification. It supports the high-resolution tape directory feature (see
High-resolution tape directory on page 48).

Communication between the drive and the cartridge memory occurs through a noncontact,
passive radio frequency interface (RFI), which eliminates the need for physical connections to
the cartridge for power or signals.

High-resolution tape directory

The 3592 drive maintains a tape directory structure with a higher granularity of information
about the physical position of data blocks and file marks on the media. This feature gives the
3592 drive improved nominal and average access times for locate operations. Locate times
are uniform. They are based on the position of the block or file mark on the tape independent
of the uniformity of the block size or file mark distribution along the length of the tape.
Therefore, the 3592 locate and space performance is targeted to be completely and
individually dependent on the longitudinal position on tape of the target block or file mark.

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Virtual backhitch (nonvolatile caching)
The 3592 stages write-data through an intermediate DRAM buffer on its way to tape. This
buffer is volatile because it does not retain what is stored if power is lost. For streamed writes
(or reads), this buffer yields considerably improved performance.

When streaming writes cease, a typical pre-3592 tape drive halts the tape and repositions it
directly upstream of where the writing ended. From this action, subsequently received data
can be written immediately following the previously written data. This method eliminates the
waste of the considerable length of tape. Substantial lengths of unwritten tape can
significantly reduce capacity. Here, a backhitch (reverse) by typical tape drives is used to
eliminate this capacity loss following a write to tape.

Nonvolatile caching (NVC) is a 3592 feature that can help greatly improve write performance
through backhitch reduction. This system temporarily reserves portions of physical tape for
cache areas. Data that is received from the host is written to the volatile buffer as usual and to
nonvolatile tape cache areas with the exception that no backhitch is necessary when
temporary copies are written to cache areas of tape. This temporary capacity loss is easily
recouped.

The data is written to temporary cache areas and is not released in the volatile buffer, but
instead it accumulates. This accumulation continues until the buffer is nearly full. At this time,
the accumulated data in the buffer is rewritten through a streamed write to the standard area
of tape. When the rewrite is complete, the temporary cache areas of tape are released so that
they can be overwritten. To significantly improve the average write throughput to tape,
temporary copies can be written to the cache areas of tape without backhitching until the
buffer is nearly full. Then, a rewrite of the data can be streamed to the standard area of tape.

Aside from the improved write throughput performance, the second effect of NVC writing is to
recover the capacity lost by the standard writing technique. Data that is received between
synchronization events fills containers of data to be written to tape called device blocks or data
sets. The standard writing technique calls for padding the last partially filled data set. This
padding on average amounts to half the size of the last data set. Given the large data set sizes
of modern tape drives, this loss can be substantial.

The streaming rewrite of the data that is accumulated in a buffer causes nearly all data sets
written to a standard area of tape to be written in full, which is known as data set packing.

Writing in NVC mode is automatically started by the drive when host writing behaviors are
detected that get better performance when in NVC writing mode. Similarly, NVC writing is
discontinued when host commands are received that do not benefit from NVC writing, or
when commands, such as rewind, are received. When NVC writing is exited, the drive writes
any packed data sets that are accumulated in its buffer before running the command that
caused NVC mode to be stopped. Because it is automatically started and stopped, NVC
writing is not apparent to host applications. The only indication that NVC writing occurs is the
improved capacity and performance that can result from this new mode of writing.

The two components of nonvolatile caching, backhitch reduction and data set packing,
provide major performance and capacity improvements over standard tape drives, such as
the 3590, or Linear Tape-Open (LTO) writing of synchronized data. Data set packing improves
overall tape capacity. Backhitch reduction decreases the frequency of mechanical repositions.
NVC provides an innovative approach to increasing capacity and write performance in a way
that is not apparent to host applications.

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2.1.4 Performance or capacity scaling
The 3592 tape drives support scaling and segmentation modes on the read/write (JA, JB, JC
or JD) cartridges so that clients can trade off capacity for improved access times.

Important: Capacity scaling is not supported for economy (JJ, JK and JL) or write-once,
read-many (WORM) tapes (JW, JX, JY, JR and JZ).

While 256 settings of capacity are supported on the 3592 drive, the following settings are
often used:
Full capacity default mode
A 20% scaled fast access mode (capacity scaled, front of tape through an x'35' setting)
Performance scaling for 87% capacity (segmented format, capacity scaling setting x'E0')

Performance scaling, also known as capacity scaling, is a function through which data can be
contained in a specified fraction of the tape, which yields faster locate and read times. This
function is made possible through the action of modifying internal formatting indicators in the
medium and in the cartridge memory chip.

The normal serpentine track format is altered in such a way as to limit the recorded portion of
the tape to a specified fraction of the length of the tape, as shown in Figure 2-2. In the 3592,
an application can issue a Mode Select command to scale an individual cartridge. It pertains
only to the cartridge that is loaded and is not persistent.
Beginning of Tape

100%
Beginning of Tape

N ot used

20%
Figure 2-2 Examples for a 100% tape and scaled tape by 20%

The result of performance scaling a tape to a percentage value (for example, 20%) is that the
maximum number of recordable gigabytes is reduced to 20% of the normal value. Also, the
average time to locate a random record on a full tape starting from load point is (roughly) 20%
of the time to locate a random record from load point for a full, unscaled tape.

The cartridge can be rescaled from any current value to any supported new value. Tape is
logically erased by this rescaling (the end of data mark is written at the beginning of the tape),
but not physically erased as with the long erase command. Scaling or rescaling one cartridge
does not cause rescaling of the next cartridge. An explicit command must be issued for each
cartridge to be scaled or rescaled.

Performance segmentation
Performance segmentation provides fast access and capacity by allowing the tape to be
divided into two segments. One segment is a fast access segment to be filled first, and the
other segment is more capacity to be filled after the first segment. Therefore, it is high
performance in two ways. It has segmentation and, therefore, has high performance random
access in the first segment, as though it was a scaled cartridge, while providing other larger
capacity, as shown in Figure 2-3 on page 51.

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 S e g m e n t e d T a p e P r o c e s s in g

~60 G B ~200 G B

Figure 2-3 Segmented tape on 3592

Performance capacity scaling and segmentation have the following implications:

If host systems provide a means to limit the amount of data that a client places on the
media, for example, with a percent usage construct, the user achieves a much faster
average access time to the first data. Also, more locates on the same volume improve
significantly.
With segmentation, there is a less than 1% degradation in the data rate because of the
increased number of wrap changes. Segmentation also reduces the nominal cartridge
capacity by approximately 10%.

2.1.5 Physical attachment

The 3592 tape drives are supported in various environments including IBM System i, IBM
iSeries, AS/400, IBM Power Systems (p6 and newer), IBM System p (p5 and older),
RS/6000, IBM pSeries, IBM System x, IBM xSeries, Sun, and Hewlett-Packard servers.
They also are supported on Intel technology-compatible servers that are running Microsoft
Windows and Linux.

The 3592 tape drives come with dual ported, switched Fibre Channel (FC) attachments,
2 Gbps (Model J1A), 4 Gbps (Models E06, or EU6, and E05), and 8 Gbps (Model E07, E08,
EH7 and EH8), for attachment to multiple servers or a single server with redundancy. This
feature offers attachment flexibility in an open systems environment. The drive can be directly
attached to open systems servers with Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs).

The TS1140 and TS1150 tape drives attempt to connect at 8 Gbps. However, they
autonegotiate down to 4, 2, or 1 Gbps if the system or switch that they are connected to
cannot support higher bandwidth.

The 3592 tape drives can operate as an NL port (Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop [FC-AL]
support) or as an N port (supporting direct connection to a SAN switch, also known as
point-to-point or fabric mode). The 3592 tape drives autonegotiate to the N or NL port
depending on whether a loop or a point-to-point connection is detected when the drive boots.

The drives do not autonegotiate if the drive was set to force an explicit setting of these
configurations. Regardless of whether the 3592 tape drives connect as an NL port or an N
port, they autonegotiate to be a public device (attached to a switch) or a private device
(attached to another N port, that is, directly to a host).

If a library drive is replaced, an IBM SSR might select the replacement unit to automatically
inherit the configuration attributes of the failed unit. This way, a user can avoid reconfiguring
the zoning in the switches. Alternatively, the panels can be used to change these fields
directly at any time.

For more information about FC attachment planning, see IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape
System 3592 Introduction and Planning Guide, GA32-0555.

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 For the latest information about applications and their levels that support 3592 tape drives,
see the ISV matrix, which is available to download as a PDF file from the Independent
Software Vendor Matrix (ISV) for IBM TotalStorage 3592 tape drives and LTO web page:
http://ibm.co/1zGB3xo

Multiple Fibre Channel ports

All 3592 models have two independent FC interfaces or ports. Both ports run the SCSI
protocol with FC tape support. Through two ports, concurrent attachment of two independent
FC configurations can be made to each drive. One or both ports can be attached to various
open systems servers, SAN switches, and directors.

The 3592 tape drives support industry-standard shortwave LC-Duplex fibre optic cables, with
cable lengths of up to 500 m (1640 ft.) and 50 microns of core fibre, depending on the
attachment speed required.

The following maximum distances are supported by the shortwave adapters with the
LC-Duplex fibre optic cables:
1 Gbps shortwave adapters have a maximum distance of 500 meters (1640 ft.)
2 Gbps shortwave adapters have a maximum distance of 300 meters (984 ft.)
4 Gbps shortwave adapters have a maximum distance of 150 meters (492 ft.)
8 Gbps shortwave adapters have a maximum distance of 50 meters (164 ft.)

Supported topologies
The 3592 tape drives support switched fabric and point-to-point loop topologies.

Switched fabric
Two or more FC endpoints connect through a switch. The FC architecture supports up to 256
ports through each switch. Switches include a function called zoning. By using this function,
you can partition the switch ports into port groups and then assign group access to other
groups. This function prevents group interference. With switched fabrics, all of their ports have
simultaneous use of the full FC architecture bandwidth.

Point-to-point loop
A point-to-point loop is similar to a point-to-point topology. Both have two connected FC
endpoints. The difference is in the protocol. Therefore, when only two FC endpoints are
connected, either protocol is usable. However, both endpoints must use the same protocol.
The 3592 model supports a point-to-point loop. Most FC adapters default to the loop protocol
when not directly connected to a fabric.

Important: SAN switches normally default the switch port to loop mode. If port is set to
automatic mode, loop mode is the first mode that is attempted during the port login
process. The 3592 accepts loop mode and logs in to the port. To get the 3592 to log in to
the SAN switch port in fabric mode, the port on the switch should be set to fixed fabric
mode by the switch administrator or at the drive by using the management interface.

Address assignments
The 3592 tape drives must have an FC address to communicate over the FC interface. The
tape drives support hard and soft addressing. Most FC hosts (initiators) support hard
addressing and do not support soft addressing. For more information, see the device driver
documentation.

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 Fibre Channel worldwide name ID
Each Fibre Channel card on the 3592 tape drive has four names (Node 0, Node 1, Port 0, and
Port 1) that are hardcoded into the electronics of the card by IBM manufacturing. These
names are similar to a serial number and are unique throughout the world.

2.1.6 Media
Users must cost-effectively store more digital information than ever before, often to meet
growing regulatory and legal requirements. The 3592 tape drives help meet these needs with
the IBM Tape Cartridge 3592. The 3592-J1A, TS1120, TS1130, TS1140, and TS1150 all use
the 3592 tape cartridge. This tape cartridge offers various capacity options, depending on the
drive and recording format that are used or the cartridge model that was ordered: Data, Write
Once Read Many (WORM) or Economy.

These capabilities expand the range of client data workloads that can be addressed with the
3592 tape drives. The economy cartridge can help lower the cartridge cost for users with
smaller capacity needs and provide faster access to data. The WORM cartridges provide
nonerasable, nonrewritable storage media. Users with regulatory or legal requirements to
store electronic records for long periods might be able to use the 3592 tape drives to provide
cost-effective storage.

The 3592 cartridges have a form factor similar to the 3590 tape cartridge. They are supported
in the following IBM cartridge library environments:
IBM TS3500 tape library
IBM TS4500 tape library

The IBM 3592 -inch tape cartridge contains an advanced fourth-generation metal particle
formulation in a dual-layer coating on a half-inch-wide tape. The IBM tape uses an advanced
magnetic coating and process that provides a high output and signal quality to support the
current 3592 tape drives.

The tape features an ultra-smooth and uniform magnetic layer less than 0.2 microns thick and
a specially refined coating formulation that is designed to help improve media reliability and
performance and minimize wear of the tape heads and components. A precision timing-based
servo with enhanced features helps enable high track densities, high data rates, data access
performance and high reliability and stopstart performance.

Media type used for the different media types are:

Dual coat, MP nanocubic particle, PEN substrate 8.9 um nominal thickness, (JA types)
Dual coat, MP nanocubic particle, PEN substrate 6.6 um nominal thickness, (JB types)
Dual coat, Barium Ferrite (BaFe) particle, PEN substrate, 6.1um nominal thickness
(JC types)
Dual coat, BaFe particle, Aramid substrate, 5.0 um nominal thickness (JD types)

Modifications to the cartridge design and construction help improve pin retention, hub and
clutch engagement, spool alignment and tape stacking within the cartridge. These
enhancements help improve reliability and durability of the media and the tape drive.
Enhanced assembly strengthens the cartridge at critical locations and helps make the 3592
cartridge less susceptible to damage, such as from being dropped.

The tape is pulled from the cartridge with a leader pin rather than a leader block as in the
3590 cartridge. A sliding door covers the area that was formerly occupied by the leader block
in a 3590 cartridge. A locking mechanism prevents the media from unwinding when the

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 cartridge is not in a drive. A special mechanical design provision prevents the 3592 cartridge
types from being loaded into 3590 or 3490 drives. If a 3592 cartridge is inadvertently loaded
into a 3590, the cartridge present sensor does not change state and the drive does not
attempt to load.

2.1.7 3592 media cartridge

This section provides more detail about the 3592 cartridge media supported by the TS4500
tape library.

Media types and compatibility

There are multiple different media types in the 3592 range. The capacity of the 3592 tape
cartridge depends on the format used when writing from the beginning-of-tape (BOT). There
are two basic formats that are used, Enterprise Format (EFMT) and Enterprise Encrypted
Format (EEFMT). Each tape drive model has different formatting capabilities shown in
Table 2-1 for TS4500 compatible drives.

Table 2-1 Read and Write densities supported.

Drive type EFMT1 EFMT2 EFMT3 EFMT4 EFMT5
EEFMT2 EEFMT3 EEFMT4 EEFMT5

TS1140 Read Only Read Only Read/Write Read/Write No

TS1150 No No No Read/Write Read/Write

All 3592 tape drives support cartridge reuse. The 3592 tape cartridges can be reformatted to
any tape format that is supported by the tape drive when writing from BOT. When
reformatting, all existing data on the cartridge is erased.

Note: Cartridge reuse is dependent on compatibility of the media on the drive being used.

By using their supported densities, 3592 tape drives can use different media. Table 2-2 shows
the capability of each drive to use media inside a TS4500,

Table 2-2 Drive and cartridge compatibility

Tape unit JD, JL, or JZ JC, JK, or JY JB or JX
cartridge cartridge cartridge

TS1140 No Read/Write Read/Write

TS1150 Read/Write Read/Write No

Table 2-3 on page 55 shows the media types, native capacity options, and compatibility
options that are available with 3592 tape drives supported by TS4500.

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Table 2-3 IBM TotalStorage Enterprise 3592 media types
Media 3592 EH8 3592 EH7 Case color Label, door, and
Media type Native capacity Native capacity write-protect
description switch color

Extended JB Not supported 1600 GB Black Dark green

Data
1000 GB
E06 format

Advanced JC 7000 GB 4000 GB Black Dark purple

Data (7TB) (4TB)

Advanced JD 10000 GB Not supported Black Burnt orange

Data (10TB)

Advanced JK 900 GB 500 GB Black Light purple

Economy

Advanced JL 2000 GB Not supported Black Apricot

Economy (2TB)

Extended JX Not supported 1600 GB Platinum Dark green

WORM (silvery gray)
1000 GB
E06 format

Advanced JY 7000 GB 4000 GB Platinum Dark purple

WORM (7TB) (4TB) (silvery gray)

Advanced JZ 10000 GB Not supported Platinum Burnt orange

WORM (10B) (silvery gray)

Important: The TS1150 cannot read or write to JA, JW, JJ, JR, JB, or JX media.

Note: Media types JA, JW, JR, and JJ are not supported with the TS4500 tape library.

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 Figure 2-4 shows an example of the media types: a full length read/write tape on the left,
WORM cartridges in the middle, and economy read/write cartridges on the right. The WORM
cartridges have a platinum-colored shell, and the read/write cartridges have a black shell.

Figure 2-4 IBM TotalStorage Enterprise 3592 WORM and read/write cartridges

Labels
The 3592 cartridges use a media label to describe the cartridge type. Figure 2-5 shows a
3592 JD cartridge label. In tape libraries, the library vision system identifies the types of
cartridges during an inventory operation. The vision system reads a volume serial number
(VOLSER), which is on the label on the edge of the cartridge. The VOLSER contains from
one to six characters, which are left-aligned on the label. If fewer than six characters are
used, spaces are added. The media type is indicated by the seventh and eighth characters.

Figure 2-5 View of the 3592 cartridge label

Note: Customer-printed bar code labels are not currently supported on the TS4500. Some
bar code labels previously successfully scanned by the TS3500 are not readable by the
TS4500 at general availability (GA). Issues with reading media labels are most often those
labels that were printed by the customer.

Cleaning cartridges
One cleaning cartridge is designed specifically for the 3592 tape drives. As with the data
cartridges, the 3592 cleaning cartridges are not interchangeable with any other model
cleaning cartridges (for example, LTO cleaning cartridges). Therefore, both types of cleaning
cartridges must be inserted into the library if there are both types of drives in the environment.

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 The cleaning cartridge also contains a cartridge memory device, which automatically tracks the
number of times that it was used. Cleaning cartridges must be replaced after 50 cleaning
cycles.

The physical characteristics of the 3592 cleaning cartridge can be used to distinguish it from
the 3592 data cartridges. The product label on the top of the cartridge is white with the word
cleaning printed on it. Instead of the write-protect switch, there is a non-moveable light gray
block, shown as 1 in Figure 2-5 on page 56. The cartridge door is also light gray. If cleaning
cartridges with pre-attached labels are ordered, the first three characters of the VOLSER are
CLN, as identified by the number 2 label in Figure 2-6.

Figure 2-6 Cleaning cartridge

Note: The IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Cartridge is universal and can be used on
any model 3592 tape drive.

2.1.8 WORM functions

All 3592 tape drives with the appropriate microcode version installed can read and write
WORM cartridges. The WORM data cartridges for the IBM 3592 tape drive provide
nonalterable, nonrewritable tape media for long-term records retention. WORM includes the
following characteristics:
WORM cartridges are available in the following formats for TS4500:
JX (extended), which is supported by 3592 EH7, with 1600 GB in EH7 format and not
supported on the 3592 EH8.
JY (advanced), which is supported by the 3592 EH7 and E0H tape drives only, 4000
GB (4TB) in EH7 format, and 7000 GB (7TB) in E0H8 format.
JZ (advanced), which is supported by the 3592 E08 tape drive only, and 10000 GB
(10TB) in E08 format.
Nonreversible screws are used to secure the media housing.
WORM and read/write cartridges can be intermixed within the same IBM TS4500 tape
library.
When the drive senses that a cartridge is a WORM cartridge, the microcode prohibits
changing or altering user data that is already written on the tape. The microcode tracks the
last appendable point on the tape with an overwrite-protection pointer that is stored in the
cartridge memory.
Each WORM cartridge is identified by using a World-Wide Cartridge Identifier (WWCID),
which is permanent and locked and provides another level of security for data that must be
maintained.

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 A WORM cartridge never can be made non-WORM and a non-WORM cartridge cannot be
made WORM.
Written user data never can be modified or erased.

WORM basics
The 3592 tape drives support 3592 read/write cartridges and 3592 WORM cartridges. The
WORM cartridge is geometrically identical to a read/write cartridge and uses the same
rewritable media formulation. However, the servo format, which is mastered onto the tape at
manufacturing, is different for WORM cartridge types.

The WORM function does not come from any inherent non-reversible media characteristic
(such as permanent WORM on optical CD-R media or optical WORM). Instead, the WORM
function is enabled by the method the microcode of the 3592 drive handles a WORM
cartridge.

The microcode of the drive does not support overwrite or erasure of previously written user
data, such as records or file marks. However, the microcode of the drive supports appending
new data following existing data.

Unique cartridge identifier

Each IBM 3592 tape WORM cartridge is identifiable through a unique cartridge identifier
(UCID). The intent of the UCID is that it is constructed to ensure that it is unique worldwide.
This identifier is derived from the 4-byte unique cartridge memory serial number of the
cartridge memory chip in the 3592 WORM cartridge.

This serial number is concatenated with the 8-byte unique tape serial number that was
created from information mastered into the timing-based servo at the time that the cartridge is
manufactured.

The parts of UCID that come from this combined serial number are written to a locked part of
the cartridge memory. This other level of security supports legal audit requirements.
Furthermore, the UCID supports unique cartridge tracking and can be the differentiator to
using other WORM tape providers.

Drive operation to prevent overwriting

A WORM drive handles a WORM cartridge differently than a read/write cartridge. In general,
a WORM drive responds to a subset of the SCSI commands that work on a read/write
cartridge. For example, an Erase command is rejected with the appropriate error posted.

Additionally, a WORM drive rejects certain command sequences of otherwise valid commands.
For example, if a cartridge is not empty, a Rewind command followed by a Write command is
rejected with the appropriate error posted.

The microcode tracks the last appendable point on the tape by means of an
overwrite-protection pointer that is stored in the cartridge memory (CM). Statistical Analysis
and Reporting System (SARS) data can be written and updated on WORM tapes because
the SARS data is not in the user area of the tape

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 The 3592 tape drives allow append operations to data already on WORM cartridges, and
allow overwriting of file marks and other non-data attributes to provide application
transparency. However, they do not allow data overwriting under any circumstances. After
they are full of data, WORM cartridges cannot be reused or erased by the drive and must be
physically destroyed or bulk degaussed to delete data. For full tape application use, certain
trailer and label record overwrites are allowed.

Important: WORM cartridges cannot be re-used after they are written to. Therefore,
WORM cartridges must be physically destroyed when they are no longer of use. Before it is
discarded, if the WORM cartridge has sensitive data, it must be bulk-erased, which erases
everything on the tape including the mastered servo pattern and renders it useless.

2.1.9 Tape encryption for TS1140 and TS1150

The TS1140 and TS1150 tape drives use an AES encryption key, which is a random string of
bits that are generated specifically to scramble and unscramble data. Encryption keys are
created by using algorithms that ensure that each key is unique and unpredictable. The
longer the key string is, the harder it is to break the encryption code. These drives use 256-bit
AES algorithm keys to encrypt data.

The following types of encryption algorithms are used by for encryption:

Symmetric algorithms
Symmetric (or secret key) encryption uses a single key for encryption and decryption.
Symmetric key encryption generally is used for encrypting large amounts of data
efficiently.
Asymmetric algorithms
Asymmetric encryption uses a pair of keys. Data that is encrypted by using one key can be
decrypted only by using the other key in the asymmetric key pair.

When an asymmetric or public/private key pair is generated, the public key is used for
encryption, and the private key is used for decryption.

TS1140 and TS1150 tape drives use both types of encryption algorithm. Symmetric
encryption is used for high-speed encryption of user or host data. Asymmetric encryption
(which is slower) is used for protecting the symmetric key that is used to encrypt the data (key
wrapping).

The TS1140 and TS1150 tape drives support two encryption management techniques on the
TS4500:
Application-managed encryption (AME)
Library-managed encryption (LME)

For more information about encryption, see Chapter 3, Encryption on page 109.

IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager

IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager (SKLM), formerly called IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle
Manager, is the IBM strategic platform for storage and delivery of encryption keys to
encrypting storage endpoint devices. IBM SKLM can be used with the TS1150 and TS1140
tape drives. Like the legacy product, Encryption Key Manager (EKM), SKLM serves data keys
to the tape drive. It focuses on ease of use and provides a graphical interface (GUI) to help
with the installation and configuration of the key manager. It also allows for the creation and
management of the key encrypting keys (certificates).

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 Important: EKM should no longer be downloaded for new tape encryption installations.
EKM still can be downloaded by existing EKM customers that previously implemented
EKM, or by IBM i5/OS customers who want to run their key manager on i5/OS. Users that
are using the existing EKM can migrate to the new IBM SKLM.

For more information about IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager, formerly Tivoli Key Lifecycle
Manager, see the IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager V2.5 documentation in the IBM
Knowledge Center:
http://ibm.co/1rpMTJk

2.2 IBM TS1150 tape drive (Model 3592 EH8)

The IBM TS1150 tape drive (also referred to as the 3592 Model E08 or EH8) is the fifth tape
drive generation of the IBM 3592 tape family. The TS1150 tape drive provides higher levels of
performance, reliability, and cartridge capacity than the TS1140 Model E07 (EH7) tape drive.

Note: The TS1150 model E08 is functionally the same as the TS1150 EH8 but packaged
for integration into a TS3500 or rack. This drive is described in IBM System Storage Tape
Library Guide for Open Systems, SG24-5946. This section describes only the EH8 model.

The TS1150 has a high-technology, three-module, 32-channel head technology for higher
native data rate performance, using Giant Magneto Resistive (GMR) head design.

This provides a native data rate performance of up to 360 MBps versus the 250 MBps data
rate of the TS1140 tape drive Model EH7.

The TS1150 EH8 tape drive has a dual-port 8-Gbps Fibre Channel interface for Fibre
Channel attachment to host systems, or a switched fabric environment.

The TS1150 records in two new recording formats, supporting encryption and nonencryption.
Enterprise Format 5 (EFMT5) is used to represent the non-encrypted recording format, and
Enterprise Encrypted Format 5 (EEFMT5) is used to denote the encrypted recording format.

With these recording formats, the non-compressed capacity of the extended length MEDIA14
and MEDIA15 cartridges is increased from 4 TB to 10 TB.

The TS1150 is downward read/write compatible to the TS1140 formats (EFMT4 or EEFMT4)
on supported cartridges.

Note: TS1150 cannot read or write any format from EFMT3 or EEFMT3 and earlier.

Host interfaces to open systems platforms are maintained as with previous 3592 models.

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The TS1150 supports integration into the TS4500 tape library, Figure 2-7 shows the IBM
TS1150 (3592 EH8) tape drive.

Figure 2-7 TS1150 tape drive

The TS1150 tape drive maintains the same features and technology enhancements that were
introduced with the TS1120 and extended by the TS1130 and the TS1140. In addition, the
TS1150 offers several enhancements over the predecessor models, which are described
next.

The TS1150 has the following key features, including those that were introduced with the
3592-J1A, 3592-E05, 3592-E06 and 3592-E07 or EH7:
Digital speed matching
Channel calibration
High-resolution tape directory
Recursive accumulating backhitch-less flush or nonvolatile caching (NVC)
Backhitch-less backspace
Virtual backhitch
Read ahead
SLDC compression
Capacity scaling
Single FRU
Error detection and reporting
SARS
Revised encryption support
Dual-stage 32-head actuator
Offboard data string searching
Enhanced logic to report logical end of tape
Added partitioning support
Data Safe mode
Enhanced Ethernet support
New enhanced Barium Ferrite (BaFe) particle media types
Dual, 8 Gb FC attachment with failover support
Partitioning supported by LTFS
Max Capacity mode LEOT support that allows up to 4% more capacity

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2.2.1 Physical attachment
The TS1150 Model EH8 is supported for attachment in the IBM TS4500 only. The TS1150
communicates with the TS4500 tape library through an internal Ethernet interface and uses
the Statistical Analysis and Reporting System to isolate failures between the media and the
hardware.

The TS1150 offers a dual-port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel host attachment interface. This feature
provides flexibility in open systems environments because the drives can directly attach to
open systems servers with Fibre Channel attachments.

The TS1150 Model EH8 has the same back panel as the TS1140 Model EH7, which is shown
in Figure 2-8.

Figure 2-8 TS1150 rear panel

Table 2-4 describes all components on the rear panel and shows the normal status of the
light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The numbers relate to the numbers in Figure 2-12 on page 77.

Table 2-4 Rear panel

Number Description LED color or description

1 Power status Green

2 Drive status Yellow or green

3 Library connection Green

4 Information Blue

5 Port 0 Fibre Channel activity Green or yellow

6 Port 1 Fibre Channel activity Green or yellow

7 TS4500 interface connector TS4500 communication and power

8 Port 0, 8 Gbps fiber connection Supports N and L ports with autoconfigure

9 Port 1, 8 Gbps fiber connection Supports N and L ports with autoconfigure

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 The TS1150 has the same front bezel with a chevron fiducial as the TS1140. The buttons and
display remain the same as for all previous models of 3592 drives. Figure 2-9 shows the front
of the 3592 EH8 tape drive.

Figure 2-9 TS1150 front panel

2.2.2 TS1150 physical characteristics

The TS1150 tape drive includes an identical form factor and is plug-compatible with existing
3592 models. It maintains low power and improves power management. The maximum
continuous operating power decreased by 5 watts from the TS1140. The drive power usage is
46 watts maximum operating power, as compared to 51 watts for the TS1140. Standby power
is fewer than 23 watts.

The TS1150 has a standby cooling management feature, which reduces the fan speed when
idle to further reduce power and reduce airborne debris contaminants. The fan operating
mode is controlled by a single input signal called full-speed mode or variable-speed mode. In
full-speed mode, the fan or blower runs at full speed. In variable-speed mode, the blower
adjusts its speed based on the ambient temperature down to a minimum of about 50% of its
full speed.

The speed of the fan is based on the following conditions:

3592-EH8 drive code enables variable-speed mode under the following conditions:
The drive is unloaded and idle for five minutes.
The internal temperature is at least 3 degrees below the full speed required
temperature limit.
The drive code reverts to full-speed mode as soon as the following conditions are met:
A cartridge is placed in the loader or loaded.
The internal temperature of the drive rises above the full speed required temperature
limit.

The internal temperature sensor is sampled at five-minute intervals.

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 Internal hardware enhancements
The TS1150 features the following significant hardware enhancements over the previous
models:
32-channel enhanced ECC recording format.
Enhanced JD-type media servo pattern.
Flangeless rollers, which are designed to minimize tape edge damage and debris buildup
by elimination of the roller flanges.
Giant Magneto Resistive Heads (GMR head). This advanced high gain head is designed
to reduce friction. It has advanced head coating to prevent corrosion and to extend head
and tape cartridge life.
Skew Actuator, which allows dynamic skew adjustment of the head to keep head
perpendicular to tape.

Data-dependent, noise-predictive, maximum-likelihood (DD-NPML) detection scheme was

developed at IBM Research, Zurich to enable the accurate detection of data errors.

2.2.3 Media
The TS1150 introduces the following enhanced Barium Ferrite (BaFe) 2nd generation particle
media types that can be used only by the TS1150. The new media can be read/written up to
360 MBps native sustained data rate (up to 700 MBps at 3:1 compression ratio) in the new
32-channel Jag-5 logical format:
IBM Enterprise Advanced Tape Cartridge (JD) - MEDIA14
IBM Enterprise Advanced WORM Tape Cartridge (JZ) - MEDIA15
IBM Enterprise Advanced Economy Tape Cartridge (JL) - MEDIA16

The following TS1150 tape drive capacity and performance improvements are provided on
the existing 3592 media:
The TS1150 tape drive reuses the following TS1140 supported media types:
IBM Enterprise Advanced Tape Cartridge (JC) - MEDIA11
IBM Enterprise Advanced WORM Tape Cartridge (JY) - MEDIA12
IBM Enterprise Advanced Economy Tape Cartridge (JK) - MEDIA13

Important: The TS1150 is not compatible with some older 3592 cartridge media types,
JA, JB, JW, JJ, JR, and JX media types (MEDIA5, MEDIA6, MEDIA7, MEDIA8,
MEDIA9, and MEDIA10).

The TS1150 improves capacity and performance by writing and reading the EH8 logical
format by using a new 32-channel enhanced ECC recording format with a higher track
density and higher linear density on the same media types.
The appropriate microcode levels that are available for TS1140 must be applied that
enable the recognition of the EH8 format and allow reuse of the media in the older
formats. Thus, a model EH8 drive can reformat media that was previously written in the
older format and write on it in the appropriate format.

Important: This design supports a common scratch pool by media type regardless of
the last written format or allocation target drive.

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2.2.4 Capacity and performance
Capacity and performance were improved from the IBM TS1150 tape drive for all media types
and for all formats that the TS1150 reads or writes.

Capacity improvement
The use of the 3592-EH8 logical format offers the following capacity improvements on existing
and new cartridges,
IBM Enterprise Advanced WORM with data media (JZ, JD), a capacity of 10 TB
IBM Enterprise Advanced WORM with data media, (JC, JY), a capacity of 7 TB
IBM Enterprise Economy Data media (JZ), a capacity of 2 TB
IBM Enterprise Economy Data media (JK), a capacity of 900 MB

Using the IBM Enterprise Advanced WORM with data media (JY or JC), a 75% capacity uplift
from 4 TB to 7 TB is achieved.

Performance improvement
The overall performance is increased over previous model by various improvements, as
shown in the following examples:
Improved data rate and capacity
Improved latency by reducing access time to data
Improved Data Compression
Beginning of Partition (BOP) Caching
Humidity Sensor support
Increased Cartridge Memory size and related functions
Improved High Resolution Tape Directory (HRTD)
Larger Main Data Buffer
Extended Copy support

Higher data rates and capacity

The following format data rates are available:
The EH8 format data rates go up to 360 MBps maximum native and to 700 MBps
maximum compressed.
The EH7 format data rates go up to 250 MBps maximum native and to 700 MBps
maximum compressed.

Table 2-5 summarizes the capacity and performance characteristics for uncompressed data.

Table 2-5 Capacity and performance summary

Media EH8 format capacity data EH7 format capacity data rate
rate (minimum - maximum) (minimum - maximum)

JC or JY 7 TB 4 TB
80 MBps - 300 MBps 50 MBps - 250 MBps

JD or JZ 10 TB NA
90 MBps - 360 MBps

JK 900 GB 500GB
60 MBps - 250 MBps 50 MBps - 250 MBps

JL 2 TB NA
60 MBps - 360 MBps

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 Improved latency
The TS1150 tape drive adds features to improve latency by reducing access time to data.
These features may be summarized as follows:
Improved locate and rewind speed profile for the new media types using 12.4 m/s end-end
versus 12.4 m/s profiled (JD, JZ, and JL media only).
JD, JZ, and JL media feature a redesigned brake button for higher reliability, longer life,
and higher locate speeds.
The improved profile represents a 9% speed improvement for a rewind/locate
operation from EOT to BOT versus the previous profile, which partially compensates
for the longer tape length of the new media types.
Load and thread times are reduced by approximately 33% from 15 seconds load/ready to
10 seconds load/ready. This is applicable to both JC and JD media types.

This improvement is possible by operating the motors at higher operating speed for RR,
loader, and threader motors.

Improved data compression

The TS1150 features a larger history buffer usage in the compression core. This change
increases the history buffer from 1K to 16K, which enables more efficient compression by
increasing the history over which string matches may be applied. The new method can
increase the nominal compression ratio for Calgary Corpus data standard from approximately
2.0 to 2.5.

Note: The improved compression method is available only when processing the EH8
logical formats on the new JD, JZ, and JL media or on unformatted JC, JY, or JK media.
When processing the EH7 format, legacy compression method is used for compatibility.

As in previous models, the 3592 tape drive uses the data compression known as Streaming
Lossless Data Compression Algorithm (SLDC). This compression method is identical to the
method used in previous models with the exception of the larger history buffer. SLDC is an
implementation of a Lempel-Ziv class 1 (LZ-1) data compression algorithms. SLDC is an
extension to the Adaptive Lossless Data Compression (ALDC) algorithm, which is used in
leading industry tape products. Users of SLDC can expect to achieve the same, or better,
data compression as users of ALDC.

A key difference between SLDC and previous lossless compression algorithms is that record
boundaries and file marks are encoded as control symbols. The encoding of record
boundaries and file marks as control symbols allows the compressed data stream to be
separated into a serial stream of records and file marks by the decompression logic without
requiring additional information such as from an attached header.

Beginning of Partition Caching

The TS1150 drive implements Beginning of Partition (BOP) Caching. In this implementation,
after the initial set of tape blocks in a partition are read, either by read-ahead function or
explicit command, they remain in a special place in the cache data buffer (until unmount or
partition change). Subsequent locate operations to BOP or read operations of these blocks
complete quickly, without requiring completion of physical motion. BOP Caching is supported
in all partition modes.

This feature is automatic, cannot be disabled, and uses approximately 6 MB space (one data
set) in the main data buffer.

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Humidity sensor
The TS1150 contains a humidity sensor as well as a temperature sensor. The humity sensor
provides the following functions:
Humidity tracing in drive logs
The drive logs humidity data in the tape map during read and write.
Max humidity logging in cartridge memory
The max humidity sensed during a cartridge mount is loaded in cartridge memory.
Humidity data externalized in log pages
Like temperature data, humidity data can now be read through SCSI log pages by an
initiator. For more information, see IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium Tape Drive SCSI
Reference (LTO-5 through LTO-6), GA32-0928:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S7003556

Increased cartridge memory size and related functions

The new JD, JZ, and JL media types contain 16 KB cartridge memory (CM), increased from
the 8KB contained in JC and JB media types. The CM contains a larger MAM area, which is
available to the application.

Improved high resolution tape directory

The TS1150 tape drive provides a higher-granularity directory to improve the accuracy of tape
locate operations for the new JD, JZ, and JL media types. The granularity of wrap entries is
increased from 64/wrap to 128/wrap for the new media types. High resolution tape directory
(HRTD) resolution for JC media types is unchanged. HRTD directories are maintained
separately for partitions

The TS1150 maintains a tape directory structure with a high granularity of information about
the physical position of data blocks and file marks on the media. The LPOS longitudinal
location information contained in the servo pattern is associated and recorded with the host
block information in the HRTD. This feature allows the 3592 to have fast and consistent
nominal and average access times for locate operations. Therefore, locate times are uniform
and based on the position of the block or file mark on the tape independent of the uniformity
of the block size or file mark distribution along the length of the tape.

The HRTD feature maintains an overall granularity of 64 directory entries per logical wrap. For
a JA media 570m logical wrap, this results in a granularity of 8.9 meters. For a JB media
775m logical wrap, this results in a granularity of 12.1 meters. For a JC media 842 m logical
wrap, this results in a granularity of 13.2 meters. For JD media, the nominal granularity with
128 entries is 8.06 meters. For the segmented or scaled formats where there are shorter
logical wraps, granularity is improved.

The 3592 drive has many redundancy and recovery features which prevent the possibility of
data loss in the event of directory loss and allow rebuild of the directory under all
circumstances:
The HRTD table consists of information for each logical wrap with each wrap area
containing up to 64 entries. Each entry contains LPOS, logical block, and file mark count
information along with access point and other internal information of interest
The entire HRTD table is stored in the housekeeping data set on tape. The entire HRTD
structure is also written in the EOD (End-of-Data) data set for the tape if the tape has a
valid EOD. The HRTD entries are also distributed in accumulating sequential fashion into
the Data Set Information Table of all user data sets as they are written on tape. Control

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 structures are in the cartridge memory which define the validity of the HRTD and EOD
information on the tape.
If a valid HRTD cannot be recovered from the housekeeping data set, the HRTD may be
rebuilt using the EOD or distributed copies of HRTD information. The HRTD may also be
completely rebuilt by reading the tape. Depending on the mechanism that must be used to
rebuild the HRTD, this can occur relatively quickly (seconds in the event the EOD copy can
be used) or take longer (minutes if a full rebuild is required).
The drive can read all data from a cartridge without any HRTD information, although
locate times may be affected. However, the drive does not allow a write operation without a
valid HRTD to guarantee integrity and validity of the information on tape.

Larger main data buffer

The TS1150 drives features a 2 GB main data buffer, twice the size of the 1 GB main buffer in
the TS1140 drive. The additional buffer are used to improve overall performance, reduce back
hitches, improve speed matching performance, and support BOP caching and other
improvements.

Extended copy support

The TS1150 supports a new function called External Copy, which offers these advantages:
The capability is similar to serverless copy in that it allows data to be copied from one drive
to another drive with no transfer through the host at very high data rates
Data can be an entire volume or a group of logical blocks
The hosting drive (TS1150 or any drive supporting the feature) can pull or push data to a
second drive of any type (vendor-neutral and does not require feature support)
It works in a SAN environment, supported on true switches (non-hubs)

SkipSync, the Same Wrap Backhitchless Flush feature

The TS1150, like previous models, implements a feature known as Same Wrap Backhitchless
Flush Mode (SWBF mode), also called the SkipSync feature. This feature on the TS1150 is
similar to previous models plus the following enhancements:
In default mode, SkipSync is enabled to use up to 1.5% capacity loss and uses spare
capacity, so there is no impact to customer capacity in the nominal Constant Capacity
LEOT mode.
SkipSync may be programmed via Mode page 0x30 to allow up to 33% capacity loss,
which essentially enables SkipSync for all transactions.
The performance (throughput) improves for operations or transaction sizes using
SkipSync because of the increased nominal data rates of the TS1150.

How SkipSync operates

When a sync command (WFM 0) or a Write File Mark non-immediate command is received
after a block or series of data blocks (herein called a transaction), the TS1150 drive does not
perform a backhitch immediately after the synchronization or WFM is completed. Instead, it
continues to stream on the same wrap and write DSS pattern until enough data is received to
begin recording additional data sets. This results in a significant performance improvement
due to backhitch avoidance but a reduction in the overall available capacity on the volume.

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In default mode, SWBF mode (SkipSync) is entered after a flush is received under these
conditions:
The received transaction size is greater than 204 MB compressed.
The drive is not already in Recursive Accumulating Backhitchless Flush (RABF) mode.
There is enough remaining excess capacity based on the current logical position that the
drive predicts that it will still achieve the Minimum Capacity threshold currently selected.
This is 1.5% for TS1150 default mode.

Dynamic speed matching support

The TS1150 drive continues to perform dynamic speed matching to minimize backhitches
when operating from a host that cannot sustain the maximum data rate. The drive performs
dynamic speed matching automatically to adjust the native data rate of the drive as closely as
possible to the net host data rate (after data compressibility has been factored out).

The following data rate ranges depend on the logical format and the media type used:
12 speeds, from 112 MBps to 365 MBps for 3592 JD, JZ, and JL cartridges initialized in
Gen 5 format
12 speeds, from 99 MBps to 303 MBps for 3592 JC, JY, or JK cartridges initialized in
Gen 5 format
12 speeds, from 62 MBps to 252 MBps for 3592 JC or JY cartridges initialized in Gen 4
format

Throughput is increased through speed matching as the drive performs the following
functions:
Adjusts tape speed based on host data rate
Calculates effective host data rate (EHDR)
Optimizes data rate by selecting optimal EHDR
Forces speed changes mid-wrap if advantageous
Minimizes time to record data

Virtual backhitch
The TS1150 includes the following key feature improvements:
Virtual backhitch (transaction write with sync)
Single wrap backhitchless flush (large transaction writes with sync)
Backhitchless backspacing (ANSI file writes)

The TS1150 has improved functions, such as recursive accumulating backhitchless flush
(RABF), and the addition of a new same wrap backhitchless flush (SWBF) function that
extends virtual backhitch effectiveness for large files.

Fast sync and skip performance for the TS1150 tape drive is enhanced because of the better
data rate performance over the TS1140.

For more information about these features, see Virtual backhitch (nonvolatile caching) on
page 49.

Read Ahead feature

On sequential reads, the tape drive automatically runs Read Ahead and fills the buffer with
data sequentially beyond the target block.

The TS1150 supports advanced automatic read-ahead and read-space virtualization at

improved access performance and 2X data buffer size. When the drive processes a

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 command to locate or read a block, the drive automatically continues to stream down the tape
and read ahead until the data buffer is full. This allows subsequent Locate or Read
commands to be fulfilled from the data buffer at faster speeds, rather than requiring access to
the tape.

With this unique function, the drive outperforms competitive drives, which stop and wait for
the next command.

Performance scaling and segmentation

The TS1150 support for capacity scaling is summarized below. The TS1150 drive supports
capacity scaling only on the JD and JC full length R/W media type.

Note: When a scaling operation is requested on a JC type cartridge, the media is

reformatted to the J5 logical format at the same time that the scaling operation is
performed unless the format is controlled through explicit means.

Format support
The TS1150 drive writes the EH7 scaled format (JC media only) and the scaled EH8 format
(on JC and JD media). Segmented formats are supported.

EH7 scaled format behavior on JC is unchanged from the TS1140, and full cartridge
Accumulating Backhitchless Flush (ABF) capability is supported on any scaled cartridge

When a scaled cartridge is up-formatted (applicable to JC media only), the scaling value is
retained, and the scaled capacity is uplifted to the capacity ratio of the new format

Partitioning support
Scaling is supported only on single partition cartridges.
Issuing a Format Medium to attempt to partition a scaled cartridge results in the command
being rejected.
Scaling a partitioned cartridge results in the cartridge being reset to a scaled, single
partition format.

The effect of capacity scaling is to contain data in a specified fraction of the tape, which yields
faster locate and read times. Alternatively, economy tapes (the JK or JL media type) can be
purchased.

Performance scaling limits the data that is written to the first 20% of the cartridge. When the
performance segmentation option is used, the overall capacity of the cartridge is limited to
86.6% of the total capacity.

The fast access segment occupies the first 20% of the cartridge, followed by the slower
access segment. Medium Capacity is calculated as a fraction of nominal maximum capacity.
Scaled medium capacity is approximately equal to the nominal unscaled medium capacity
times this value divided by 256.

Segmentation is available only within a specified range of capacity scaling settings that
achieve this faster performance.

Cartridges that are performance-scaled or performance-segmented can be reused

(reformatted) to their full capacity, to the performance-scaled capacity, or to the performance
segmentation format as indicated through the assigned data class.

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 Important: Capacity scaling is not supported for economy (JK, JL) or write-once,
read-many (WORM) tapes (JY and JZ).

Tip: Check with the device driver user guide for capacity scaling limitations and
instructions for setup.

2.2.5 Access performance specifications and drive characteristics

Table 2-6 summarizes the access performance and drive characteristics of the 3592-EH8 and
3592-EH7.

Table 2-6 Access performance specifications and drive characteristics

Parameter 3592-EH8 EFMT5 or 3592-EH7 EFMT4 or
EEFMT5 EEFMT4

Tape speed, locate/rewind 12.4 mps 12.4 mps

Drive load/ready time 12 s 15 s

Block locate time from load 40 s for JC, JY 37 s for JB, JX

point average 45 s for JD, JZ 40 s for JC, JY
11 s for JK 11 s for JK
13 s for JL 15 sec 20% scaled JB
12 sec 20% scaled JC 12 sec 20% scaled JC
13 sec 20% scaled JD

Time to first data average 50 s for JC, JY 42 s for JB, JX

(load/ready + locate) 55 s for JD, JZ 55 s for JC, JY
22 s for JK 26 s for JK
23 s for JL 30 s for 20% scaled JB
23 sec 20% scaled JC 27 s for 20% scaled JC
23 sec 20% scaled JD

Unload time 36 s for JD, JZ, and JL, JC, 24 s for JB, JX
JY, JK 36 s for JC, JY, JK

Maximum rewind time 76 sec 100% scaled JC, JY 72 sec 100% scaled JB, JX
26 sec 20% scaled JC 24 sec 20% scaled JB
18 sec JK 76 sec 100% scaled JC, JY
94 sec 100% scaled JD, JZ 26 sec 20% scaled JC
34 sec 20% scaled JD, JZ 18 sec JK
34 sec JL

Native Data Rate 360 Mbps 250 Mbps

Device data rate maximum 700 MB/s 650 MB/s

sustained with maximally
compressible data

Interface burst transfer rate 800 MB/s (FC-8) 800 MB/s (FC-8)
maximum

Number of tracks 4608 JC, JK, JY 1792 JB, JX

5120 JD, JZ, and JL 2560 JC, JK, JY

Number of passes (from 144 JC, JK, JY 56 JB, JX

BOT to EOT) 160 JD, JZ, and JL 80 JC, JK, JY

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 Parameter 3592-EH8 EFMT5 or 3592-EH7 EFMT4 or
EEFMT5 EEFMT4

Linear density 510 kbpi 500 kbpi

Servo regions 5 5

Data tracks recorded 32 32

simultaneously

Buffer size 2 GB 1 GB

2.2.6 Emulation
Emulation mode
The TS1150 does not support any emulation modes. Because the drive cannot write the
TS1130, TS1120 or J1A logical format, it cannot fully emulate all format behaviors of a
previous model 3592 drive.

Drive emulation
While the TS1150 tape drive does not support emulation, it can read and write in EFMT5 and
EFMT4 format with compatible IBM 3592 tape cartridges. The TS1150 tape drive can
reformat any compatible EFMT4 tape when it is writing from BOT. Table 2-7 shows the modes
available for TS1150.

Table 2-7 Drive emulation for TS1150

Drive Mode Formats read Format used Format used Model type
Setting when writing when writing reported to host in
cartridge is at cartridge is not at response to
BOT BOT Inquiry command

E08 EFMT4 EFMT5 EFMT4 E08

EFMT5 EFMT5 EFMT5

2.2.7 Linear Tape File System (LTFS) support

The TS1150 provided for the same LTFS support as the TS1140 but with increased capacity
and performance. LTFS is provided with the following features:
Ability to configure up to four partitions
Wrap-wise and longitudinal-wise partitioning
Supported on all non-WORM TS1140 formats (JC, JK, and JB formats)
Format command support

For details on LTFS see 2.7, IBM Linear Tape File System storage on page 100

2.2.8 Data safe mode

TS1150 supports data safe mode. This mode is controlled by the application and prevents
inadvertent overwrite. Data safe mode treats the tape volume that is mounted as WORM drive
and prevents inadvertent overwrite. This mode is set by the application or host system.

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2.2.9 Upgrade considerations
A drive-field Miscellaneous Equipment Specification (MES) conversion feature is available
for a 3592-EH7 model to 3592-EH8 model conversion to a TS1150. If this method is chosen
to replace the TS1140 drive, only the drive changes; the canister remains the same.

The serial number of the original drive is written by the library to the vital product data (VPD)
of the replacement drive. The MES is valid for both the TS4500 tape library and a
rack-mounted drive.

TS1150 Field MES support

The following drive MES conversions are supported:
3592 E07 drive > 3592 E08 model upgrade
3592 EH7 drive > 3592 EH8 model upgrade
3592 E08 drive > 3592 EH8 model conversion

Note: It is important for a TS1140 drive to have iADT-capable microcode loaded before
conversion to the EH8 model. Without it, communication to the library is not possible. It can
be obtained from IBM Fix Central. Only one MES model upgrade is supported in the life of
the drive.

2.2.10 Firmware updates

No changes were made to the firmware update mechanisms for the TS1150 as compared to
TS1140 tape drives:
The TS1150 continues to support concurrent Licensed Internal Code load with deferred
activation.
The TS1150 has a single Licensed Internal Code image that is unique from previous
models. A unique LOAD ID and incremented RU name field is assigned for the 3592-EH8
drive.

Unique Licensed Internal Code is required for the model EH7 drives because the LOAD ID
differs from the LOAD ID that is required for previous versions of 3592. The firmware for the
3592-EH8 drive can be updated by using one of the following methods, depending on where
the drive is installed:
Through the host attachment by using the write buffer command or ITDT
Through the TS4500 management GUI

2.2.11 RAS
The RAS features are improved or maintained relative to the TS1140. Similar to its
predecessor models, the TS1150 is a single FRU, which is hot pluggable without a
maintenance window and supports nondisruptive code loading. As with TS1140, there is fan
speed management and unique device microcode file management through a LOAD ID.
Support is available for a larger service display.

The end-of-life usage alert for media becomes activated on full file pass usage. The Nearing
Media Life alert is given at 19,900 mounts or 295 full-file passes. The Media Life alert for JD
or JL media use within a TS1150 drive is now rated for 20 M motion meters as opposed to
300 FFP.

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2.2.12 Improved media SARS
The TS1150 supports SARS in a similar manner to previous drive models.

The tape drive uses the Statistical Analysis and Reporting System (SARS) to assist in
isolating failures between media and hardware. The SARS uses the cartridge performance
history saved in the cartridge memory (CM) module and the drive performance history kept in
the drive flash EEPROM to determine the more likely cause of failure. SARS can cause the
drive to request a cleaner tape through usage, to mark the media as degraded, and to
indicate that the hardware has degraded.

SARS information is reported through the TapeAlert flags, and through MIM or SIM
messages.

The 3592 drive maintains a history of the last 100 mounts for both Volume (VSARS) and
Hardware (HSARS).

Note: Media SARS information is preserved when media is re-formatted

The TS1150 implements an enhanced SARS function known as ccSARS or customer-centric

SARS. This function improves the overall amount of information maintained and the
presentation means to the customer in concert with the automation system.

The media SARS function for the TS1150 includes the following:
Tape alerts are generated when media passes usage life, as determined by full-file
passes, meters of tape processed, or write pass count, and the total number of mounts
(already supported).
A media SARS summary is maintained in the cartridge memory in a manner where it can
be rebuilt on tape if the SARS records on tape cannot be read and must be reinitialized.
This cartridge memory copy also is readable on an earlier level TS1140 drive to preserve
SARS information between logical format conversions.

2.2.13 Encryption
The TS1150 tape drive is encryption-capable. Like the TS1140, there is no need to enable the
drive explicitly.

Encryption on TS1150 includes the following enhancements:

LME, SME, AME, T10 default method support
Continued EEDK wrapped key support in LME, SME
Enhanced protocol support for IPP and J2EE legacy mode (as used by IBM Tivoli Storage
Manager), T10 default method, SPIN and SPOUT.
Enhanced drive cryptographic upgrades to change the default authentication means from
SHA-1 to SHA-2 when using IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager.
T10 standards-based encryption control on a logical block basis (not tied to format
identifier), and writes encrypted data and clear data to the same tape cartridge.

Note: TS4500 supports only application-managed encryption (AME) and library-managed

encryption (LME).

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2.3 IBM TS1140 tape drive (Model 3592 EH7)
The TS4500 tape library supports the TS1140 tape drive 3592 Model EH7.

The TS1140 tape drive offers a dual-port Fibre Channel (FC) host attachment interface. This
feature provides flexibility in open systems environments because the drives can directly
attach to open systems servers with FC attachments. All TS1140 tape drives are
encryption-capable.

Currently, the IBM TS1140 tape drive (Model 3592 EH7) is the only HD2-compatible 3592
tape drive supported by the TS4500 HD2 frames.

Note: Drive Model 3592 E08 and E07 or earlier drives models are not supported by the
HD2 frames of the TS4500 tape library.

The 3592 tape drive communicates with the TS4500 tape library through an internal Ethernet
interface and uses the Statistical Analysis and Reporting System (SARS) to isolate failures
between media and hardware.

The IBM TS1140 tape drive is the fourth tape drive generation of the IBM 3592 tape family,
and it is designed to provide higher levels of performance, reliability, and cartridge capacity
than the previous models of 3592 tape drives.

The TS1140 has a high-technology 32-channel giant magneto-resistive (GMR) head design,
and it provides a native data rate performance of up to 250 MBps versus the 160 MBps data
rate of the TS1130 tape drive Model E06.

The TS1140 Model EH7 tape drive has a dual-port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel interface for Fibre
Channel attachment to host systems, or a switched fabric environment.

The TS1140 records in two recording formats, supporting both encryption and
non-encryption. Enterprise Format 4 (EFMT4) is used to represent the non-encrypted
recording format. Enterprise Encrypted Format 4 (EEFMT4) is used to denote the encrypted
recording format. With these recording formats, the noncompressed capacity of the extended
length MEDIA11 and MEDIA12 cartridges is increased from 1 TB to 4 TB.

Note: The 3592 JA, JW, and JJ (EMFMT1 and EMFMT2) media are not supported with the
TS4500 tape library.

The TS1140 supports integration into the IBM TS4500 library using a new compact drive
sled. Figure 2-10 on page 76 shows the IBM TS1140 tape drive sled.

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 Figure 2-10 TS1140 (3592 EH7)

The TS1140 has a new front bezel with a chevron fiducial. The buttons and display remain the
same as for all previous models of 3592 drives. Figure 2-11 shows the front of the 3592 EH7
drive.

Figure 2-11 TS1140 EH7 front panel

The TS1140 tape drive maintains the same features and technology enhancements
introduced with the TS1120 and extended by the TS1130. In addition, the TS1140 offers
several enhancements, which are explained in more detail on the following pages, over the
predecessor models.

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 The TS1140 has the following key features, including those features introduced with the
3592-J1A, 3592-E05, and 3592 E07:
Digital speed matching
Channel calibration
High-resolution tape directory
Recursive accumulating backhitchless flush or nonvolatile caching (NVC)
Backhitchless backspace
Streaming lossless data compression algorithm (SLDC)
Capacity scaling
Single field replaceable unit (FRU)
Error detection and reporting
Statistical Analysis and Reporting System (SARS)
Revised encryption support
Dual-stage 32-head actuator
Offboard data string searching
Enhanced logic to report logical end of tape
Added partitioning support
End-to-end logical block protection support
Data safe mode
Enhanced Ethernet support
New enhanced Barium Ferrite (BaFe) particle media types
Eight Gbps Fibre Channel dual port interface

2.3.1 Drive attachment

The TS1140 Model EH7 is supported for attachment in the IBM TS4500 only. The 3592 tape
drive communicates with the TS4500 tape library through an internal Ethernet interface and
uses the Statistical Analysis and Reporting System to isolate failures between the media and
the hardware.

The TS1140 tape drive offers a dual-port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel host attachment interface.
This feature provides flexibility in open systems environments because the drives can directly
attach to open systems servers with Fibre Channel attachments.

The TS1140 Model EH7 has a new back panel, which is shown in Figure 2-12.

Figure 2-12 TS1140 rear panel

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 Table 2-8 describes all components on the rear panel and shows the normal status of the
light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The numbers relate to the numbers in Figure 2-12 on page 77.

Table 2-8 Rear panel

Number Description LED color or description

1 Power status Green

2 Drive status Yellow or green

3 Library connection Green

4 Information Blue

5 Port 0 Fibre Channel activity Green or yellow

6 Port 1 Fibre Channel activity Green or yellow

7 TS4500 interface connector TS4500 communication and power

8 Port 0, 8 Gbps fiber connection Supports N and L ports with autoconfigure

9 Port 1, 8 Gbps fiber connection Supports N and L ports with autoconfigure

2.3.2 3592 media

The following information relates to TS1140 media.

Data cartridge
The TS1140 uses enhanced Barium Ferrite (BaFe) particle media types. The media can be
read/written up to 250 MBps native sustained data rate (up to 650 MBps at 3:1 compression)
in the 32-channel Generation-4 logical format. The following types of tape cartridges are
available:
IBM Enterprise Advanced Tape Cartridge (JC) - MEDIA11
IBM Enterprise Advanced WORM Tape Cartridge (JY) - MEDIA12
IBM Enterprise Advanced Economy Tape Cartridge (JK) - MEDIA13

The following TS1140 tape drive capacity and performance improvements are provided on
the existing 3592 media:
The TS1140 tape drive reuses some TS1130 and TS1120 supported media types:
IBM 3592 Extended Tape Cartridge (JB) - MEDIA9
IBM 3592 Extended WORM Tape Cartridge (JX) - MEDIA10

Note: Media types JA, JW, and JJ are not supported with the TS4500 tape library.

The TS1140 improves capacity and performance by writing and reading the EH7 logical
format by using a new 32-channel enhanced error correction code (ECC) recording format
with a higher track density and higher linear density on the same media types.

Design feature: This design supports a common scratch pool by media type
regardless of the last written format or allocation target drive.

The 3592 tape drives can reuse different types of tape and multiple densities (logical formats)
across various drive generations. Enterprise format 4 (EFMT4) records 2560 tracks on 32
channels. These logical formats can be divided into multiple subformat options, such as
segmentation and capacity scaling.

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2.3.3 Capacity and performance
Capacity and performance have been improved compared to the IBM TS1130 tape drive for
all media types and for all formats that the TS1140 reads or writes.

Capacity improvement
Using the 3592 EH7 logical format offers native capacity improvement on existing cartridges
and new cartridges:
IBM Enterprise Extended data (JB) or WORM (JX) media, a 60% capacity uplift from 1 TB
to 1.6 TB (using a 3:1 compression ratio 4.8 TB).
IBM Enterprise Advanced data (JC) or WORM (JY) media, a capacity of 4.0 TB (using a
3:1 compression ratio 12 TB).
IBM Enterprise Economy Data media, JK media, a capacity of 500 GB (using a 3:1
compression ratio 1.5 TB).

Performance improvement
The overall performance is increased by various improvements, such as the following
examples:
Improved data rate
Larger 1 GB main data buffer
Better backhitching
Improved speed with digital speed matching
Enhanced read-ahead buffer management
High access performance for locate or search
Improved communication links, with dual 8 Gbps Fibre Channel ports
SkipSync and FastSync write performance accelerators
New 32-channel enhanced ECC recording format
IBM Linear Tape File System (LTFS) single drive-use, Library Edition and Enterprise
Edition support

Note: Backhitching is the condition that occurs when a data cartridge stops, reverses, and
restarts motion. A backhitch is the result of a mismatch between the data rates of the
connected server and the tape drive.

Higher data rates

Performance is improved from the TS1130 up to 64% in TS1140 mode, 50% in TS1130 mode
for read and writes, and 50% in TS1120 mode for reads only:
The EH7 format data rates go up to 250 MBps maximum native and to 650 MBps
maximum compressed.
The E06 format data rates go up to 200 MBps maximum native and to 650 MBps
maximum compressed.

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 Table 2-9 summarizes the capacity and performance characteristics for native data.

Table 2-9 Capacity and performance summary

Media EH7 format capacity data rate E06 format capacity data rate
(minimum - maximum) (minimum - maximum)

JB, JX 1.6 TB 1 TB
80 MBps - 200 MBps 50 MBps - 160 MBps

JC, JY 4 TB NA
90 MBps - 250 MBps

JK 500 GB NA
60 MBps - 250 MBps

Buffer
The TS1140 EH7 tape drive has a 1 GB internal data buffer. In addition to enabling higher
performance characteristics, the data buffer is designed to support the read ahead
capability of compressed data from tape and provide high-performance random skip forward
sequential (short hop) locates common in database search and tape software recycle
operations.

This improves the drive agility, file access, and small file handling. Furthermore, the buffer
reduces backhitches for all workloads and improves overall read/write performance.

Offboard data string searching

The TS1140 EH7 tape drive can search the data content of host records for string matches
offboard from the host server. The tape drive can perform this search at maximum data rate
(250 MBps native). It takes much longer for a host server to read the data, buffer the data to
disk, and then parse the actual data stream with host software routines.

Enhanced logic to report logical end-of-tape (LEOT)

LEOT is now reported, based on a combination of capacity-based and position-based LEOT
indicators. The TS1140 EH7 monitors the total accumulated number of physical tape data
sets written to the volume and reports LEOT based on this capacity-based LEOT value. This
allows tape copies to complete without overflow at a much higher percentage of time.

High-resolution tape directory

The TS1140 EH7 tape drive maintains a tape directory structure with a high granularity of
information about the physical position of data blocks on the media. This high-resolution tape
directory (HRTD), plus the increased search speed, allows the TS1140 EH7 to have improved
nominal and average access times for locate operations.

Channel calibration and dynamic adaptive equalization

To gain optimum performance, channel calibration allows the drive to automatically
customize each read and write data channel. The customization compensates for variations
in the recording channel transfer function, for media characteristics, and for read and write
head characteristics. Initial calibration settings are calculated and stored at the time of
manufacture. For optimum error rate performance, the TS1140 tape drives also use dynamic
adaptive equalization hardware on an ongoing basis to adjust the read equalization response.

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Speed matching
The speed matching function is improved on the TS1140 tape drive, because both the number
of speeds and the range of supported data rates are improved. The data rate range depends
on the logical format and the media typed used:
13 speeds, from 76 MBps to 251 MBps for 3592 JC, JK, JY cartridges initialized in Gen 4
format
13 speeds, from 74 MBps to 203 MBps for 3592 JB or JX cartridges initialized in Gen 4
format
13 speeds, from 41 MBps to 163 MBps for 3592 JB or JX cartridges initialized in Gen 3
format
13 speeds, from 39 MBps to 151 MBps for 3592 JB or JX cartridges initialized in Gen 2
format

The TS1140 tape drive increases throughput through speed matching while the drive
performs the following functions:
Adjust tape speed based on host data rate
Calculates effective host data rate (EHDR)
Optimizes data rate by selecting optimal EHDR
Forces speed changes mid-wrap if advantageous
Minimizes time to record data

Virtual backhitch
The TS1140 key feature improvements are listed:
Virtual Backhitch (transaction write with sync)
Single Wrap Backhitchless Flush (large transaction writes with sync)
Backhitchless Backspacing (ANSI file writes)

The TS1140 has improved functions, such as RABF, and the addition of a new Same Wrap
Backhitchless Flush (SWBF) function that extends virtual backhitch effectiveness for large
files.

Read Ahead feature

On sequential reads, the tape drive automatically runs Read Ahead and fills the buffer with
data sequentially beyond the target block (N).

If one of these blocks is a target of the next command (such as N+200), it is already in the
buffer, and therefore, transfer is fast. The drive then automatically fills the buffer sequentially
with data past N+200.

The 3592-EH7 supports Read Ahead of approximately 1,000 MB of compressed data from
tape. When the drive processes a command to locate or read a block, the drive automatically
continues to stream down the tape and read ahead until the data buffer is full. This allows
subsequent Locate or Read commands to be fulfilled from the data buffer at faster speeds,
rather than requiring access to the tape.

The drive outperforms competitive drives, which simply stop and wait for the next command,
with this unique functionality.

Performance scaling and segmentation

The 3592 EH7 tape drives support capacity scaling for tape cartridges of media types JB and
JC over a broad range of capacities. The effect of capacity scaling is to contain data in a

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 specified fraction of the tape, yielding faster locate and read times. Alternatively, you can
purchase economy tapes (JK media type).

Performance scaling limits the data written to the first 20% of the cartridge, and when using
the performance segmentation option, the overall capacity of the cartridge is limited to 86.6%
of the total capacity.

The fast access segment occupies the first 20% of the cartridge, followed by the slower
access segment. For example, with the Model EH7 tape drive operating in EFMT4 format, the
3592 Advanced Data Tape Cartridge (type JC) can be scaled to 800 GB, and using
performance segmentation, the 4000 GB Extended Data cartridge can be segmented into an
800 GB fast access segment, and 3200 GB slower access segment.

Segmentation is only available within a specified range of capacity scaling settings to achieve
this faster performance.

Cartridges that are performance-scaled or performance-segmented can be reused

(reformatted) to their full capacity, to the performance-scaled capacity, or to the performance
segmentation format as indicated through the assigned data class.

Note: Capacity scaling is supported for economy (JK) or write-once, read-many (WORM)
tapes (JX, JY, and JR) in read only mode.

Tip: Check with the device driver user guide for capacity scaling limitations and
instructions for setup.

Data safe mode

The 3592 EH7 supports data safe mode. This is controlled by the application and prevents
inadvertent overwrite. Data safe mode treats the tape volume currently mounted as a WORM
drive and prevents inadvertent overwrite. This is set by the application or host system.

Drive mechanical and electrical reliability

The mechanism of the TS1140 tape drive is specified at a mean-cycles-between-failure rate
of 300,000 cycles, which is the highest reliability rating in the industry. The mechanism
contains special mechanical and electrical features to prevent damage to the media on
power-down or reset. These features also prevent the dropping of the leader pin or other
thread failures during similar interruptions. It also tolerates high vibration and shock
environments without data loss or degraded operation.

Access performance specifications and drive characteristics

Table 2-10 on page 83 summarizes the improvements in the access performance, that is,
time to first data, block locate time from load point, or random locate times, and the drive
characteristics.

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Table 2-10 Access performance specifications and drive characteristics
Parameter 3592-EH7 EFMT4 or EEFMT4

Tape speed, locate and rewind 12.4 mps

Drive load and ready time 15 s

Block locate time from load point average 37 s for JB or JX

40 s for JC or JY
11 s for JK
15 sec 20% scaled JB
12 sec 20% scaled JC

Time to first data average (load and ready 42 s for JB or JX

+ locate) 55 s for JC or JY
26 s for JK
30 s for 20% scaled JB
27 s for 20% scaled JC

Unload time 24 s for JB or JX

36 s for JC, JY, JK

Maximum rewind time 72 sec 100% scaled JB or JX

24 sec 20% scaled JB
76 sec 100% scaled JC or JY
26 sec 20% scaled JC
18 sec JK

Native Data Rate 250 Mbps

Device data rate maximum sustained 650 MB/s

with maximally compressible data

Interface burst transfer rate maximum 800 MB/s (FC-8)

Number of tracks 1792 JB or JX

2560 JC, JK, JY

Number of passes (from BOT to EOT) 56 JB or JX

80 JC, JK, JY

Linear density 500 kbpi

Servo regions 5

Data tracks recorded simultaneously 32

Buffer size 1 GB

End-to-end logical block protection

The TS1140 provides support for end-to-end logical block protection.

This allows the host application to append a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) to logical blocks.
Data is validated in the following manner:
Validated by the drive as data is received, and written to the media
Validated by the drive and application on the data read-back
Validated at full line speed with the VERIFY command

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 The Write path is independent from the Read path:
Can read without a CRC and can write with a CRC
Can write without a CRC and can read with a CRC
Can write without a CRC and can read without a CRC
Can write with a CRC and can read with a CRC

The CRC is generated and checked at the tape drive end and the application end. The CRC
might be checked at any point along the path, at the host bus adapter (HBA), or at any system
or software that is in the middle.

On WRITE, the CRC is appended to each logical block at the source and the CRC is checked
at any point that is wanted in the transfer. If corruption occurs, the exact location of the
problem is known. The logical block with the CRC is validated before being committed to
media. Data is known to be on tape in uncorrupted form before releasing the source data. The
CRC is stored with each logical block.

On READ, the logical block with the CRC is read and validated. The CRC is transferred with
each logical block. The CRC is checked at any point that you want in the transfer, then the
CRC is validated and removed at the destination.

Logical block protection uses the VERIFY command as defined in the SSC-4 standard. This
adds new options to perform the following functions:
Check that the protection information (that is, CRC) is the same as currently configured.
Check the protection information (that is, CRC) and validate each logical block from the
current position for the number (n) of files (that is, filemarks (FMKS)):
No blocks are transferred over the SCSI interface.
Happens at the native data rate.
Check that protection information (that is, CRC) validates on each logical block from the
current position to EOD:
No blocks are transferred over the SCSI interface.
Happens at the native data rate.

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2.4 IBM TS1000 tape drive for the TS4500 tape library
Two LTO formats (Ultrium and Accelis) were introduced in 1997, and licenses for the
technology were made available. Since then, the Accelis format has not been actively
pursued by manufacturers because it is apparent that the Ultrium format meets market needs.
The three LTO sponsoring companies also took steps to protect client investment by providing
an Eight-Generation Roadmap that illustrates native capacity (see Figure 2-13). They also
established an infrastructure to enable compatibility between products. At the time of this
writing, five generations were available.

Important: Hewlett-Packard, IBM, and Quantum reserve the right to change the
information in this migration path without notice.

Figure 2-13 Eight-Generation Roadmap1

The LTO Ultrium compatibility investment protection is provided based on the following
principles:

The LTO Ultrium compatibility investment protection is provided based on the following
principles:
An Ultrium drive is expected to read data from a cartridge in its own generation and at
least the two previous generations.
An Ultrium drive is expected to write data to a cartridge in its own generation and to a
cartridge from the immediate previous generation in the format of that generation.

1
For more information, see What is LTO Technology? at http://www.lto.org/technology/what-is-lto-technology/

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 The three technology provider companies (HP, IBM, and Quantum) all made significant
contributions of time and expertise to the definition of the LTO format specifications. All three
companies have deep knowledge of client needs. They provided expert knowledge and
engineering skill in the critical areas of magnetic recording technology, mechanism design,
media materials, and cartridge design. This cooperative process created stronger LTO format
definitions than any of the individual companies might have developed working alone.

2.4.1 LTO core technology

Multichannel linear serpentine recording is at the core of the LTO formats. It enables an
optimum balance of reliability and data integrity, performance, and high capacity. In the LTO
recording format, data is written in tracks that run down the length of the tape.

The LTO Ultrium 6 format records data on 2176 tracks across the -inch tape width. This
linear recording format has a serpentine characteristic. The drive mechanism makes multiple
passes from the beginning of the tape to the end of the tape and back to read or write the full
capacity of the cartridge. In the LTO Ultrium 6 format, the 2176 tracks are split into five bands
of 544 tracks each. Table 2-11 shows the values for the Ultrium 6 and previous LTO
generations.

Table 2-11 Data tracks, density, and channels

LTO generation Data tracks Tracks/band Linear density Read/write channels

Ultrium 1 384 96 124 kbpi 8

Ultrium 2 512 128 188 kbpi 8

Ultrium 3 704 176 250 kbpi 16

Ultrium 4 896 224 328 kbpi 16

Ultrium 5 1280 320 368 kbpi 16

Ultrium 6 2176 544 368 kbpi 16

Data is written to the innermost bands first to provide protection to the data that was recorded
earliest in the process by writing it in the center, which is the most physically stable area on the
tape. Data also is verified as it is written. On the first pass of a round trip down the length of the
tape and back, 16 tracks (see the Read/write channels column in Table 2-11) at LTO Ultrium
6 format are concurrently read or written. At the end of the tape, the second pass of the
round-trip starts. The read/write heads are indexed and positioned over 16 new tracks, and the
tape reverses direction back toward the beginning of the tape to complete the round trip. For
the next round trip, the heads again are indexed to a new position over a new group of 16
tracks.

Because track densities (as shown in Table 2-11) are high and because the tape is subject to
lateral movement as it is moved, for performance and data integrity, the read/write heads
must always be positioned precisely over the correct tracks. This positioning is accomplished
by using the timing-based servo technique. This technique makes it possible to use high track
densities (now and in the future) without changing the format of the media. This technique
also provides the ability to read data, even with media imperfections.

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 In the LTO system, electronic signals are generated through the real-time reading of servo
data bands that are pre-recorded on the LTO tape. These signals enable the servo system to
dynamically control the positioning of the read/write heads across the width of the tape.
Similar magnetically based, track-following servo systems are used successfully in tens of
thousands of tape drives that are in use today, such as the IBM TotalStorage 3592 tape drive
(IBM 3592).

The LTO formats also use advanced error correction codes for data integrity. These systems
automatically correct most cross-track errors and provide data correction even if a full track is
lost. Data is further protected by the demarcation of bad areas of the tape (for example,
where servo signals are unreliable) and through dynamically rewriting bad blocks. Cartridge
memory is embedded in the LTO cartridges to record usage and error information. A
noncontacting radio frequency module, with nonvolatile memory capacity of 16320 bytes for
Ultrium 6, 8192 bytes for Ultrium 4 and Ultrium 5, and 4096 for LTO Ultrium 3, provides for
storage and retrieval.

Note: The TS4500 supports two LTO tape drives, the HD2-compatible models of the
TS1050 (LTO 5) and TS1060 (LTO 6).

Interleaved recording
The LTO drive uses an interleaved, serpentine, longitudinal recording format similar to the
method used in 3592 drives. The first set of 8 or 16 data tracks is written from near the
physical beginning of the tape to near the physical end of the tape. The head then repositions
to the next set of tracks for the return. This process continues until all tracks are written and
the tape is full.

The format of the recording of the data and servo tracks is defined as part of the LTO
specification to meet the requirement for interchange among implementations of different
manufacturers.

Servo tracks
Servo tracks or bands enable accurate positioning of the tape drive head over the data track,
which ensures that the head does not stray onto an adjacent track. They are necessary to
support high-data densities on the tape where the tracks are extremely close together. The
servo bands are written when the cartridge is manufactured, before the cartridge is usable for
data storage and retrieval. If the servo bands are erased, the tape becomes unusable.

2.4.2 Data compression

The LTO Consortium created a superior data compression technique known as LTO Data
Compression (LTO-DC). Although an excellent data compression algorithm, adaptive lossless
data compression (ALDC) is not optimized for incompressible data, such as encrypted or
previously compressed data. For incompressible data, it is best not to apply any data
compression algorithm, but rather to pass the input data directly to the compressed data
stream (pass-through). Given the variations in data, there are times when ALDC is desirable
and times when a simple pass-through is better. For example, if ALDC-based data
compression is used, it is best if all segments of incompressible data are recorded without
expansion by using a pass-through technique.

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 Figure 2-14 shows the LTO-DC data compression technique that uses the two schemes.

Buffer
Pass-thru
Input Data
Logic
Selection
Compressed
Data Stream
ALDC

Figure 2-14 LTO-DC block diagram

The ability to swap schemes between ALDC and a pass-through mode gives a tape drive the
power to automatically adapt to the incoming data stream.

No standardization of when to swap modes (scheme swap) when compressing data was
specified by LTO-DC. LTO-DC was approved by Ecma International as the Streaming
Lossless Data Compression (SLDC) standard. For more information, see the Standard
ECMA-321 Streaming Lossless Data Compression Algorithm - (SLDC) page on the Ecma
International website:
http://www.ecma-international.org/publications/standards/ECMA-321.htm

Compression technique: LTO uses the SLDC technique for compression. The IBM 3592
tape drive also uses the SLDC compression technique.

Because no standardization is specified, all vendor implementations might perform scheme

swapping differently. What is specified and tested is that the resultant compressed data stream
is decompressible by the defined set of LTO-DC rules. This capability enables interchange
between drives from multiple vendors. Each vendors Ultrium drive can read and decompress
the LTO-DC streams of the other vendors Ultrium drives.

2.4.3 Ultrium tape media

Figure 2-15 show the IBM Ultrium cartridges, which are distinguished by color. The
first-generation IBM Ultrium LTO cartridge is black, the second generation is purple, the third
generation is slate-blue, the fourth generation is green, and the fifth generation is burgundy.
The Ultrium 6 cartridge is colored black.

Figure 2-15 Generations of IBM LTO Ultrium tape cartridges

Data cartridge
The IBM LTO 6 tape cartridge is black with a silkscreen label on top that specifies LTO 6 and
2.5 TB. The IBM LTO 5 tape cartridge is burgundy with a silkscreen label on the top that
specifies LTO 5 and 1.5 TB. The IBM LTO 4 tape cartridge is green with a silkscreen label on
the top that specifies LTO 4 and 800 GB. The IBM LTO 3 tape cartridge is blue-gray.

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An LTO 6 tape cartridge is shown in Figure 2-16.

Figure 2-16 LTO 6 media

In addition to standard read/write data cartridges, there are WORM cartridges available. IBM
WORM data cartridges are two tones to distinguish them from other data cartridges. Each
WORM cartridge is the same color as the same generation of data cartridge on the top, but it
is gray on the bottom. All generations of cartridges contain 1/2-inch, dual-coat, metal-particle
tape. The capacities for the three types of cartridges are listed:
LTO 6 and LTO 6 WORM tape cartridges have a native data capacity of 2,500 GB
(2,328.31 GiB) (6.25 TB [5.68 TiB] at 2.5:1 compression)
LTO 5 and LTO 5 WORM tape cartridges have a native data capacity of 1,500 GB
(1,396.98 GiB) (3 TB [2.73 TiB] at 2:1 compression)
LTO 4 and LTO 4 WORM cartridges have a native data capacity of 800 GB (745.05 GiB)
(1.6 TB [1.46 TiB] at 2:1 compression)

The IBM WORM cartridges are two-tone cartridges with a platinum bottom. The top is like the
normal LTO Ultrium cartridges. For the third generation of WORM cartridges, the top is
slate-blue; for the fourth generation, the top is green; and for the fifth generation, the top is
burgundy. The Ultrium 6 WORM cartridge is black with a platinum bottom. Figure 2-17 shows
the LTO6 WORM cartridge.

Figure 2-17 LTO 6 WORM cartridge

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 WORM tape format
Beginning with LTO Ultrium format generation 3, WORM functionality provides for
nonerasable, nonrewritable operation with tape media and is for long-term, tamper-resistant
record retention. LTO Ultrium 4, Ultrium 5, and Ultrium 6 drives provide the same WORM
capability.

The format specification for WORM for LTO Ultrium generations includes low-level encoding
in the cartridge memory and is mastered into the servo pattern as part of the manufacturing
process. This encoding prevents tampering.

Data can be appended at the end of a WORM cartridge to which data was previously written,
which allows the full use of the high-capacity tape media.

Bar code labels

Each LTO data, cleaning, and diagnostic cartridge that is processed by the TS4500 tape
library must bear a bar code label. The label contains the following information:
A volume serial (VOLSER) number that you can read
A bar code that the library can read

Note: Customer-printed bar code labels are not currently supported on the TS4500. Some
bar code labels previously successfully scanned by the TS3500 are not readable by the
TS4500 at GA. Issues with reading media labels are most often those labels that were
printed by the customer.

When read by the librarys bar code reader, the bar code identifies the cartridges VOLSER to
the tape library. The bar code also tells the library whether the cartridge is a data, cleaning, or
diagnostic cartridge. In addition, the bar code includes the two-character media-type identifier
Lx, where x equals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,T, U, V, or W. L identifies the cartridge as an LTO cartridge.
1 indicates that the cartridge is the first generation of its type; 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 indicates that the
cartridge is the second, third, fourth, fifth, or sixth generation of its type; T indicates that the
cartridge is generation 3 WORM cartridge; U indicates that the cartridge is generation 4
WORM cartridge; V indicates that the cartridge is a generation 5 WORM cartridge; and W
indicates that the cartridge is a generation 6 WORM cartridge. Figure 2-18 shows a sample
bar code label for the LTO 6 tape cartridge.

Figure 2-18 View of the LTO tape cartridge label

Apply the following guidelines whenever you use LTO bar code labels:
Use only IBM-approved bar code labels.
Do not reuse a label or reapply a used label over an existing label.
Before you apply a new label, remove the old label by slowly pulling it at a right angle to
the cartridge case.
Use peel-clean bar code labels that do not leave a residue after they are removed. If there
is glue residue on the cartridge, remove it by gently rubbing it with your finger. Do not use
a sharp object, water, or a chemical to clean the label area.

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 Examine the label before you apply it to the cartridge. Do not use the label if it has voids or
smears in the printed characters or bar code. (An applications inventory operation takes
much longer if the bar code label is not readable.)
Remove the label from the label sheet carefully. Do not stretch the label or cause the
edges to curl.
Position the label within the recessed bar code label area.
With light finger pressure, smooth the label so that no wrinkles or bubbles exist on its
surface.
Verify that the label is smooth and parallel, and it has no roll-up or roll-over. The label must
be flat to within 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) over the length of the label and have no folds, missing
pieces, or smudges.
Do not place other machine-readable labels on other surfaces of the cartridge. They might
interfere with the ability of the bar code reader to read the bar code.

Bar code label specifications are listed on the IBM LTO Ultrium Cartridge Label Specification
web page:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S7000429

Cleaning cartridges
The IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge (known as the universal cleaning
cartridge) and the LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge are compatible with all LTO tape drives.

The cleaning cartridge also contains a cartridge memory device, which automatically tracks
the number of times that it was used. Cleaning cartridges must be replaced after 50 cleaning
cycles. The firmware in the drive detects whether a cleaning tape is expired.

The volume serial (VOLSER) number on the cleaning cartridges bar code label must begin
with CLNI or CLNU, or the library treats the cleaning cartridge as a data cartridge during an
inventory.

Note: The average number of mounts a cleaning cartridge is mounted before marked for
replacement is 50. As the count for clean is based on tape length used during clean, this
number can be more or less than 50 mounts.

Cartridge memory
Within the cartridge is the LTO Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM), which is a passive, contactless
silicon storage device that is physically a part of the cartridge. The memory chip also is known
as medium auxiliary memory (MAM). For more information, see the IBM TotalStorage LTO
Ultrium tape drive SCSI Reference, GA32-0928.

Information about the cartridge and tape is written to the LTO-CM. The LTO-CM is only
accessible and used by the drive itself and contains no customer data. The LTO-CM is serial
Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) with read-only and
rewritable areas. It is housed inside the cartridge casing at the left rear (label side) corner.

The LTO-CM is used to hold usage and error information about the cartridge, the media inside
that cartridge, and the data on the media. The storage capacity of the Generation 6 LTO-CM
is 16320 bytes, double the 8160 byte capacity of the Generation 5 and 4 LTO-CM. The
Generations 1, 2, and 3 cartridges use a 4096 byte LTO-CM. The LTO-CM is in the left rear
corner of the cartridge. A copy of this information also is kept in the first data set within the
user data area and is given the data set number zero.

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 Communication between the drive and the LTO-CM is performed by a low-level radio
frequency (RF) field generated (in the IBM implementation) by the drive. The LTO-CM is
nonvolatile storage that is updated by using the RF field. It requires no other power source.
This type of technology has an expected shelf life of more than 30 years.

Although transparent to the user, keeping this type of information enhances the efficiency of
the drive and the cartridge. Data and block locations are stored in memory. For example, the
end-of-data location is stored so that when the tape is next loaded, the drive can use the fast
locate function to move directly to the recording area and begin recording. Storing data about
the age of the cartridge, the number of times it was loaded, and the number of errors it has
accumulated aids in determining the reliability of the cartridge. This data is of particular value
if it is stored with the cartridge itself, so that whenever the cartridge is mounted on any host
system, the history is accessible.

This product is not the first tape product where information was kept on the cartridge.
However, previously it was written on the tape medium itself in a nonuser-accessible portion
of the tape before the beginning-of-tape marker, such as in the IBM 3590 tape drive.

2.5 IBM TS1060 LTO 6 tape drive (Model 3588 F6C)

The TS1060 LTO 6 tape drive represents significant improvements in capacity and
performance over the previous generation, LTO 5 tape drive, while protecting your investment
in the previous technology.

The 3588 F6C tape drive is a high-performance, high-capacity tape drive. The drive records
data by using a linear serpentine recording format on half-inch tape that is housed within a
cartridge. The data tracks are located by using preformatted servo tracks.

The 3588 F6C tape drive provides the following improvements over the older LTO models:
Increases the native transfer speed to 160 MBps compared with 140 MBps for LTO 5 tape
drive
Increases the compressed speed to 400 MBps compared with 280 MBps for the LTO 5
More than doubles the potential capacity of a cartridge in LTO 5 format

3588 F6C tape drive features at a glance

The LTO 6 (3588 F6C) tape drive has the following characteristics:
Native data transfer rate of up to 160 MBps
Compressed data transfer rate of up to 400 MBps
LTO 6 data and WORM tape cartridge native physical capacity of up to 2.5 TB
Dual-ported 8 Gbps Fibre Channel attachment option
1024 MB internal data buffer for Full-High drives
Application-managed encryption (AME) and Library-managed encryption (LME) support
16 KB cartridge memory with LTO 6 media
LTFS single-drive use, Library Edition and Enterprise Edition support

The TS1060 supports integration into the IBM TS4500 library using a new compact drive
sled. The TS4500 LTO drive sled is shown in Figure 2-19 on page 93.

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Figure 2-19 TS1060 (3588 F6C)

The TS1060 Model F6C drive has a new front bezel with a chevron fiducial. The buttons and
display remain the same as for all previous models of LTO drives. Figure 2-20 shows the front
of the LTO 6 (3588 F6C) drive.

Figure 2-20 TS1060 (3588 F6C) front panel

Compatibility
In addition to reading and writing to LTO 6 tape cartridges, the LTO 6 tape drives can read and
write to LTO 5 tape cartridges and read LTO 4 tape cartridges.

Note: The LTO 6 tape drive cannot read or write LTO 1, LTO 2, or LTO 3 tape cartridges.

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 The drive also writes to tapes that can be read by other licensed LTO 6 drives. In addition to
using the IBM LTO Tape Cartridge with up to 2.5 TB capacity, the drive offers read/write
capability for certified LTO 6 tape cartridges.

Table 2-12 shows the native data transfer rate when a data cartridge of another generation is
processed.

Table 2-12 Native data transfer rate with various media

LTO 6 media LTO 5 media LTO 4 media

Supported methods of operating Read/write Read/write Read only

Native data rate Fibre Channel (MBps) 160 140 120

Connectivity
The LTO 6 tape drive family offers high capacity, performance, and technology for the
midrange open systems environment. These tape drives are dual-ported tape drives that
facilitate 8 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity. These drives are differentiated from other LTO
drives by their machine type and model numbers. You can identify the LTO tape drives by the
logo at the front of the drive or by the label at the rear of the drives canister.

IBM LTO 6 tape drives can be connected to many different types of servers. For a list of server
interface cards or host bus adapters (HBA) that are supported with the LTO tape drives, see
the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) web page:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic

The TS1060 Model F6C has a new back panel, which is shown in Figure 2-21.

Figure 2-21 TS1060 Model F6C rear panel

Table 2-13 on page 95 describes all components on the rear panel and shows the normal
status of the LEDs. The numbers in Table 2-13 on page 95 refer to Figure 2-21.

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Table 2-13 TS1060 rear panel
Number Description LED color or description

1 Power status Green

2 Drive status Yellow or green

3 Library connection Green

4 Information Blue

5 Port 0 Fibre Channel activity Green or yellow

6 Port 1 Fibre Channel activity Green or yellow

7 TS4500 interface connector TS4500 communication and power

8 Port 0, 8 Gbps fiber connection Supports N and L ports with autoconfigure

9 Port 1, 8 Gbps fiber connection Supports N and L ports with autoconfigure

Performance
The LTO 6 tape drive uses 2176 data tracks to read and write to an LTO 6 tape cartridge.
These tracks are grouped in five servo bands. Like the LTO 5 tape drives, the high-bandwidth
servo system features a low-mass servo to help more effectively track servo bands and
improve data throughput with damaged media in less-than-optimal shock and vibration
environments.

The native data transfer rate for LTO 6 tape drives is 160 MBps. Compressed data rates can
reach 400 MBps. IBM suggests the use of the IBM LTO 6 2.5 TB tape cartridge, which
provides up to 6.25 TB of storage with a 2.5:1 compression ratio.

Dynamic speed matching

The LTO 6 tape drive performs dynamic speed matching at one of 14 speeds to adjust the
native data rate of the drive as closely as possible to the net host data rate (after factoring out
data compressibility). This approach helps to reduce the number of backhitch repositions and
improves throughput performance.

Table 2-14 shows the data rates for the LTO 6 tape drives.

Table 2-14 LTO 6 tape drive speed matching data rates

Performance LTO 6 tape cartridge LTO 5 tape cartridge LTO 4 tape cartridge
parameters read only

Speed matching 160.00 140.0 120.0

data rates MBps 150.77 130.0 113.1
141.54 120.0 106.1
132.31 112.7 99.2
123.08 105.5 92.3
113.85 98.2 85.3
104.62 90.9 78.6
95.38 83.6 71.4
86.15 76.4 64.6
76.92 69.1 57.6
67.69 61.8 50.8
58.46 53.5 43.8
49.23 46.3 36.9
40.00 40.0 30.5

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 The LTO 6 tape drives are encryption capable, which means that they can convert data into a
cipher that ensures data security. System-managed encryption and library-managed
encryption and associated IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager (SKLM) access are all
available as a chargeable licensed key (FC 1604, Transparent LTO Encryption). A key is
required to encrypt and decrypt the data. How a key is generated, maintained, controlled, and
transmitted depends on the operating environment where the tape drive is installed. Some
data management applications are capable of performing key management. For an
alternative solution, IBM provides a key manager that works in conjunction with the keystore
of your choice to perform all necessary key management tasks. There is no recovery for lost
encryption keys.

Surface Control Guiding Mechanism

The Surface Control Guiding Mechanism is designed to guide the tape along the tape path in
the LTO 6 tape drive. This method uses the surface of the tape rather than the edges to
control tape motion. LTO 6 tape drives use flangeless rollers so that the media can float
naturally. The Surface Control Guiding Mechanism helps to reduce tape damage (especially
to the edges of the tape) and tape debris that comes from the damaged edges and can
accumulate in the head area.

Statistical Analysis and Reporting System (SARS)

The LTO 6 tape drives communicate with the TS4500 tape library through an internal
Ethernet interface and use the Statistical Analysis and Reporting System (SARS) to isolate
failures between media and hardware. The SARS uses the data cartridge performance
history that is saved in the cartridge memory module and the drive performance history that is
kept in the drive flash Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM)
to help determine the likely cause of the failure. SARS can cause the drive to request a
cleaning tape, to mark the media as degraded, and to indicate that the hardware is degraded.

Media partitioning
Media partitioning is now available with the LTO 6 tape drive. Media partitioning allows for
faster data access by splitting the cartridge into two media partitions. WORM media is not
partitionable.

2.6 IBM TS1050 LTO 5 tape drive (Model 3588 F5C)

The IBM LTO 5 tape drive was released in 2010. At the time, IBM LTO 5 tape drive offerings
represented significant improvements in capacity and performance over the previous
generation, LTO 4, while protecting investment in the previous technology.

The LTO 5 tape drive is a high-performance, high-capacity tape drive. The drive records data
by using a linear serpentine recording format on half-inch tape that is housed within a
cartridge. The data tracks are located by using preformatted servo tracks.

LTO 5 tape drive features at a glance

The LTO 5 tape drive range has the following characteristics:
Native data transfer rate of up to 140 MBps
Compressed data transfer rate of up to 280 MBps
LTO 5 data and WORM tape cartridge native physical capacity of up to 1.5 TB
Eight Gbps Fibre Channel attachment option
512 MB internal data buffer for Full-High drives
Application-managed encryption (AME) support

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 Library-managed encryption (LME) support
LTFS single-drive use, Library Edition and Enterprise Edition support
Eight KB cartridge memory with LTO 5 media

The LTO 5 tape drive is physically the same as the LTO 6 tape drive, as seen in Figure 2-19
on page 93, except the only physical difference is the rear panel shows as an LTO 5 tape
drive, as seen in Figure 2-22.

Figure 2-22 LTO 5 tape drive rear view

Connectivity
The LTO 5 tape drive family offers high capacity, performance, and technology for the
midrange open systems environment. These tape drives are dual-ported tape drives that
facilitate 8 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity. These tape drives are differentiated from other
LTO tape drives by their machine type and model numbers. You can identify the LTO tape
drives by the logo at the front of the drive or by the label at the rear of the drives canister.

IBM LTO tape drives can be connected to many different types of servers. For a list of server
interface cards or host bus adapters (HBAs) that are supported with the LTO tape drives, see
the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) web page:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic

The TS1050 Model F5C has a new back panel. This panel is the same as the one for the
TS1060, which is shown in Figure 2-21 on page 94. All indicators and LEDs are the same as
described in Table 2-13 on page 95.

Compatibility
In addition to reading and writing to LTO 5 tape cartridges, the LTO 5 tape drives can read and
write to LTO 4 tape cartridges and read LTO 3 tape cartridges. However, it cannot read LTO 1
or LTO 2 tape cartridges.

The drive also writes to tapes that can be read by other licensed LTO 5 tape drives. In addition
to the use of the IBM LTO Tape Cartridge with up to 1.5 TB capacity, the drive offers
read/write capability for certified LTO 5 tape cartridges.

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 Table 2-15 shows the native data transfer rate when a tape cartridge of another generation is
processed.

Table 2-15 Native data transfer rate with various media

LTO 5 tape LTO 4 tape LTO 3 tape
cartridge cartridge cartridge

Supported methods of operating Read/write Read/write Read only

Native data rate Fibre Channel (MBps) 140 120 80

The LTO 5 tape drive family offers high capacity, performance, and technology for the
midrange open systems environment. The TS1060 tape drive (Model 3588 F6C) provides
dual-ported 8 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity for point-to-point or Fibre Channel Arbitrated
Loop (FC-AL) attachment.

IBM LTO tape drives can be connected to many different types of servers. For a list of server
interface cards or HBAs that are supported with the LTO tape drives, see the IBM System
Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) web page:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic

Performance
The LTO 5 tape drive uses 1280 data tracks to read and write to the LTO 5 tape cartridge.
These tracks are grouped in five servo bands. Like the LTO 4 tape drives, the high-bandwidth
servo system features a low-mass servo to help more effectively track servo bands and
improve data throughput with damaged media in less-than-optimal shock and vibration
environments.

The native data transfer rate for LTO 5 tape drives is 140 MBps. Compressed data rates can
reach 280 MBps. IBM advises the use of the IBM LTO 5 1.5 TB tape cartridge, which provides
up to 3.0 TB of storage with a 2:1 compression ratio.

Dynamic speed matching

The LTO 5 tape drive performs dynamic speed matching at one of 14 speeds to adjust the
native data rate of the drive as closely as possible to the net host data rate (after factoring out
data compressibility). This approach helps to reduce the number of backhitch repositions and
improves throughput performance.

Table 2-16 on page 99 shows the speed matching data rates for the LTO 5 tape drives.

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Table 2-16 LTO 5 tape drive speed matching data rates
Performance LTO 5 tape cartridge LTO 4 tape cartridge LTO 3 tape cartridge
parameters

Speed matching data 140.0 120.0 80.0

rates MBps 130.0 113.1 76.1
120.0 106.1 72.3
112.7 99.2 68.4
105.5 92.3 64.6
98.2 85.3 60.8
90.9 78.6 56.9
83.6 71.4 53.1
76.4 64.6 49.2
69.1 57.6 45.4
61.8 50.8 41.5
53.5 43.8 37.7
46.3 36.9 33.8
40.0 30.5 30.0

Giant magneto-resistive head design

The LTO 5 tape drive uses the giant magneto-resistive (GMR) head with beveled contouring
for reducing friction (stiction), especially with the smoother LTO 5 media type. This head
design is well-proven in enterprise tape products, and helps minimize contact, edge damage,
debris accumulation, and wear on the tape as it moves over the read/write heads.

Surface Control Guiding Mechanism

The Surface Control Guiding Mechanism is designed to guide the tape along the tape path in
the LTO 5 tape drive. This method uses the surface of the tape rather than the edges to
control tape motion. LTO 5 tape drives use flangeless rollers so that the media can float
naturally. The Surface Control Guiding Mechanism helps to reduce tape damage (especially
to the edges of the tape) and tape debris, which comes from the damaged edges and can
accumulate in the head area.

Statistical Analysis and Reporting System

The LTO 5 tape drive uses the Statistical Analysis and Reporting System (SARS) to help
isolate failures between media and hardware. The SARS uses the data cartridge
performance history saved in the cartridge memory module and the drive performance history
kept in the drive flash Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM)
to help determine the likely cause of the failure. The SARS can cause the drive to request a
cleaning tape, to mark the media as degraded, and to indicate that the hardware has
degraded. When a drive memory dump is taken from the drive, the IBM Support Center can
determine whether the failure is in the tape drive or on the data cartridge.

Media partitioning
Media partitioning is now available with the LTO 5 drive. Media partitioning allows for faster
data access by splitting the cartridge into two media partitions. WORM media is not
partitionable.

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2.7 IBM Linear Tape File System storage
IBM addressed the growing storage needs of marketplace segments such as Media and
Entertainment by introducing the first release of the Linear Tape File System (LTFS) in 2010.
IBM developed LTFS Single Drive Edition (SDE) to enable a self-describing cartridge that is
based on dual partition in the LTO-5 technology. LTFS is a true file system that makes tape
look and work like any removable media. LTFS SDE is available as a free download for single
TS1140, TS1150, LTO-5, or LTO-6 tape drives from the IBM Fix Central web page:
http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral

In May of 2011, IBM announced IBM LTFS Library Edition (LE) system support for tape
automation for TS3100, TS3200, and TS3500 tape libraries. IBM followed up in July of 2011
by announcing support for TS2900 tape autoloader and TS3310 tape library. LTFS LE
provides the ability to create a single file system mount point for a logical library that is
managed by a single instance of LTFS, which runs on a single computer system. In addition,
it provides for caching of tape indexes, and for searching, querying, and displaying tape
contents within an IBM tape library without the requirement to mount tape cartridges. In
October 2012, updated versions of LTFS SDE and LTFS LE were announced.

In June 2012, IBM announced IBM LTFS Storage Manager, which adds functionality to LTFS
LE. The LTFS Storage Manager is a software solution that manages and monitors the archive
and restore of files in an LTFS-based automated tape library. The Storage Manager efficiently
achieves these functions by maintaining an index of all files in the library by using an
IBM DB2 databae back end. This multi-format file management application is focused on
processing and archiving media files in the broadcasting domain; however, it is not limited to
this field. The LTFS Storage Manager can manage any type of file and is useful in many
applications, in addition to broadcasting.

In 2013 IBM announced IBM LTFS Enterprise Edition (EE). With the introduction of LTFS EE
and the enterprise-level management of IBM GPFS, tape now addresses the primary
concerns of organizations requiring scalable tiered data, ease of scalability, improved I/O and
transactional performance, improved data availability, and faster deployment and provisioning
times.

LTFS EE combines the ease of use of LTFS with the scalability, manageability and
performance of IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS), long an industry leader in high
availability and high input/output (I/O) capabilities. LTFS EE extends GPFS abilities, however,
with simplified tape administration. LTFS EE relieves the complexity of transferring data from
tiered disk storage to tape. For organizations of any size, the result is the ability to move
beyond simply adding storage to optimizing and streamlining data management, while also
reducing the costs of storage infrastructure and power

With the announcement of IBM Linear Tape-Option Ultrium 6 (LTO-6) specifications and the
TS1150 tape drive, tape storage again provides several advantages to clients over other
forms of data storage.

For example, tape storage now provides capacity up to 10 TB (uncompressed) per tape
cartridge in addition to reliability, portability, cost efficiency, and energy efficiency.

Based on the media partitioning of the LTO-5,LTO-6, TS1140, and TS1150 tape technology,
IBM created LTFS as a self-describing tape file system. Therefore, it implements a true file
system for tape.

LTFS can write files directly to tape media by using operating system commands and without
any additional application. The tape drive appears on the operating system as though it is a

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USB-attached disk drive. Data can be easily written by dragging and dropping files to or from
a tape drive, therefore, making it practical and easy to use.

LTFS SDE is available for Linux, Apple MacIntosh, and Microsoft Windows systems and is
available free of charge from the IBM Fix Central website. The importance of LTFS to the
storage industry was highlighted by the following awards:
National Association of Broadcasters Show Pick Hit, 2011
http://bit.ly/1xSJ7ej
Engineering Emmy Award for Broadcast Technology Innovation, 2011
http://www.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/35743.wss
Storage Visions Visionary Media and Entertainment Company Award, 2012
http://www.storagevisions.com/2012Awards.htm

Introduction to Linear Tape File System

The Linear Tape File System (LTFS) is the first file system that works with LTO generation 6,
LTO generation 5, TS1150, and TS1140 tape technology to set a new standard for ease of
use and portability for open systems tape storage. With this application, accessing data that is
stored on an IBM tape cartridge is as easy and intuitive as using a USB flash drive. Tapes are
self-describing, and you can quickly recall any file from a tape without having to read the
whole tape from beginning to end.

Furthermore, any LTFS-capable system can read a tape that is created by any other
LTFS-capable system (regardless of the operating system platform). Any LTFS-capable
system can identify and retrieve the files that are stored on it. LTFS-capable systems have the
following characteristics:
Files and directories are displayed to you as a directory tree listing.
More intuitive searches of cartridge and library content are now possible due to the
addition of file tagging.
Files can be moved to and from LTFS tape by using the familiar drag-and-drop metaphor
common to many operating systems.
Many applications that were written to use files on disk can now use files on tape without
any modification.
All standard File Open, Write, Read, Append, Delete, and Close functions are supported.

Archival data storage requirements are growing at over 60% annually. The LTFS format is an
ideal option for long-term archiving of large files that need to be easily shared with others.
This option is especially important because the LTO tape media that it uses are designed to
have a 15-year to 30-year lifespan (depending on the number of read/write passes).

Industries that benefit from this tape file system are the banking, digital media, medical,
geophysical, and entertainment industries. Many users in these industries use Linux or
Macintosh systems, which are fully compatible with LTFS.

It is important to note that LTO Ultrium cartridges from earlier LTO generations (that is LTO-1
through LTO-4) are not partitionable and therefore cannot be used by LTFS. If LTO Ultrium 4
cartridges are used in an LTO Ultrium 5 drive to write data, the LTO-4 cartridge is treated like
an unpartitioned LTO-5 cartridge. Even if an application can deal with partitions, it is not
possible to partition the LTO-4 media that is mounted at an LTO Ultrium 5 drive. Similarly,
WORM cartridges of any generation cannot be used by LTFS because they cannot be
partitioned.

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 TS1140 and TS1150 tape drives are also supported by LTFS SDE, LTFS LE, and LTFS EE.

While LTFS presents the tape cartridge as a disk drive, remember that the underlying
hardware is still a tape cartridge and is therefore sequential in nature. Tape does not allow
random access. Data is always appended to the tape, and there is no overwriting of files. File
deletions do not actually erase the data from tape but simply erase the pointers to the data.

So although with LTFS, you can simultaneously copy two (or more) files to an LTFS tape, you
get better performance if you copy files sequentially.

To operate the tape file system, the following components are necessary:
Software in the form of an open source LTFS package
Hardware, consisting of IBM LTO Ultrium 5, Ultrium 6, TS1150 or TS1140 tape drives and
tape media
Data structures that are created by LTFS on tape

Together, these components can handle a file system on LTO media as though it is a disk file
system for accessing tape files, including the tape directory tree structures. The metadata of
each cartridge, after it is mounted, is cached in server memory. Metadata operations, such as
browsing the directory or searching for a file name, therefore do not require any tape
movement and are quick.

LTFS partitioning support

Tape as a storage medium has many benefits:
Reliable
Portable
Low cost
Low power use
High capacity

However, tape is not particularly easy to use, because it has no standard format and data
often cannot be used without first copying it to a disk.

With LTFS, accessing data that is stored on an IBM tape cartridge became as easy and
intuitive as the use of a USB flash drive. With LTFS file manager, reading data on a tape
cartridge is as easy as dragging and dropping a file. Users can run any application that is
designed for disk files against tape data without concern for the fact that the data is physically
stored on tape.

LTFS implements a true file system for tape. LTFS also supports library automation, including
the ability to find data on a tape in a library without mounting and searching tape volumes.

IBM LTFS provides support for IBM tape automation and the single drive edition IBM Linear
Tape File System. LTFS Library Edition provides the ability to create a single file system
mount point for a logical library that is managed by a single instance of LTFS, which is running
on a single computer system. In addition, it provides for caching of tape indexes, and for
searching, querying, and displaying tapes' contents within an IBM tape library without the
requirement to mount tape cartridges.

For more information about LTFS-SDE, see IBM Linear Tape File System Installation and
Configuration, SG24-8090.

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The TS1150 and TS1140 provide LTFS support with the following features:
Ability to configure up to four partitions
Wrap-wise and longitudinal-wise partitioning
TS1150 supports on all non-WORM TS1140 formats (JC, JK, and JB formats)
Format command support

Each partition can use a separate encryption method, or none

The TS1150 drive supports partitioning in an identical manner to the TS1140, except the
capacity of a given partition scales up with the newly supported J5 format and improved
performance.
The TS1150 and TS140 drives support both the wrap-wise and longitudinal partitioning
models and the same number of partitions.
The TS1150 and TS1140 drives support the partitioning of WORM media types to enable
LTFS support on WORM media.
The TS1150 and TS1140 supports a default wrap-wise partitioning model with minimal
capacity loss at the expense of ABF capability within all partitions at all times.

Partitioning allows a volume to be split into multiple logical partitions, each of which may be
read, navigated, written, erased, appended, updated, and managed as separate logical
entities, with unique logical block sequences.

The primary user of this partitioning capability is the LTFS, which partitions a volume into two
logical partitions: an index partition and a data partition. The TS1150 drive supports both
TS1140 style partitions.

The TS1150 supports additional partitioning enhancements over the TS1140, Specifically,
both wrap-wise partitioning and longitudinal partitioning methods.

The following apply in general to partitioning support on the TS1150 (3592 EH8):
Partitioning is supported on media in the TS1140 and TS1150 logical formats.
In the case of JC media re-use, issuing of a Format Medium command performs an
implicit reformat to the TS1150 format if the media is in the TS1140 format.
Partitioning is only supported on unscaled, R/W Data and WORM media types which
support writing in the TS1140 or TS1150 format
In the case of scaled media, the Format Medium command is rejected.
Attempts to scale a partitioned media are accepted. As part of scaling, the volume is set to
a single data partition cartridge.
See IBM 3592 SCSI Reference, GA32-0562, for details about partitioning behavior:
http://ibm.co/1xFWL2o

Wrap-wise partitioning
Figure 2-23 on page 104 depicts wrap-wise partitioning, the following applies to wrap-wise
partitioning:
A maximum of four partitions are supported; two or three partitions can be assigned if
desired.
A minimum of two wraps are allocated to a partition, regardless of the minimum selected
capacity.
Full length of tape (LP3 to LP5) is always assigned to each partition.

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 In general, two physical wraps between partitions are reserved as guard wraps. Therefore,
some percent of usable capacity may be lost, up to 3% per partition boundary.
RABF operations are performed in any partition if spare usable Accumulating
Backhitchless Flush (ABF) wraps exist within a partition. In general, the last four wraps of
a partition, or any partition smaller than four wraps, does not support RABF operation.

Figure 2-23 Wrap-wise Partitioning

Longitudinal partitioning
Figure 2-24 depicts longitudinal partitioning. The following conditions apply to longitudinal
partitioning:
A maximum of four partitions are supported.
A minimum of 50 meters is allocated to a longitudinal partition.
The physical data wraps on the portion of tape that is assigned to the partition belong
exclusively to each logical partition that is configured. Each partition starts from wrap 0
and ends on the last wrap.
A guard gap between partitions are reserved to protect user data against systematic
debris accumulation. The guardband is approximately 7 meters and results in a capacity
loss of less than 1%.
RABF is performed within the boundaries of each partition, with the same wrap sequence
as base J5 RABF operation.
Performance is slightly poorer due to less total ABF wrap length.
Just as in non-partitioned media, the last four wraps RABF cannot be used.
Better performance is provided for random access because of shortened tape length for
the partition.

Figure 2-24 Longitudinal partitioning

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2.7.1 LTFS Single Drive Edition
LTFS is the first file system that works with LTO generation 6, LTO generation 5, TS1150, and
TS1140 tape technology to set a new standard for ease-of-use and portability for open
systems tape storage. These tape drives support media partitioning, which allows their media
to be divided in segments. This improves accessibility by providing the ability to quickly locate
data to retrieve or update.

IBM created LTFS as a self-describing tape file system on a standard format to implement a
true file system for tape. LTFS Single Drive Edition (SDE) is self-describing tape format and
open source file system software. Combined with LTO-5 and 6 partitioning technology, it adds
functionality for easy handling of the tape drives.

LTFS can write files directly to tape media without any specific application. The tape drive
shows up on the operating system as though it were a USB-attached drive. With LTFS file
manager, reading data on a tape cartridge is as easy as dragging and dropping. Users can
run any application that is designed for disk files against tape data without concern for the fact
that the data is physically stored on tape.
Figure 2-25 shows how easy it is to manage the files that are stored on the LTO-6 cartridge by
using the LTFS graphical user interface.

Figure 2-25 LTFS SDE overview

For more information about LTFS SDE, see IBM Linear Tape File System Installation and
Configuration, SG24-8090.

2.7.2 LTFS Library Edition

The recent announcement of IBM LTFS Library Edition (LE) extends the File Manager
capability of LTFS SDE. Built on the LTO Ultrium 5 format standard, LTFS LE provides a
direct, intuitive, graphical interface access to data that is stored in IBM tape drives and

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 libraries by using LTO generation 5 or 6 tape cartridges. The TS1150 and TS1140 tape drives
also support partitioned media and LTFS LE on a TS3500 and TS4500 tape library.
LTFS LE offers the following benefits:
The graphical user interface helps reduce complexity by enabling an icon-based view of
an LTO-5 library, including tape cartridges and files by using the operating systems file
manager.
Helps reduce costs because it does not require any other tape management software or
utilities.
The file system API of the operating system is used to provide a basic read/write interface
to the tape library for applications without any other operating system enhancements,
such as plug-ins or service packs.
Mount-less cartridge inquiry for fast access is achieved once the tape library is
inventoried. Tape cartridges do not have to be remounted to retrieve content index data
and basic cartridge information, such as volume name and serial number.
LTFS LE software can be ordered concurrently with hardware or as software only for
installed supported tape libraries.

Figure 2-26 shows how LTFS LE presents the tapes in the library as folders.

Figure 2-26 LTFS LE view of tape folders

The following IBM tape libraries and tape autoloader support LTFS LE:
TS2900 tape autoloader
TS3100 tape library
TS3200 tape library
TS3310 tape library
TS3500 tape library
TS4500 tape library

For more information about LTFS LE, see IBM Linear Tape File System Installation and
Configuration, SG24-8090.

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2.7.3 IBM Linear Tape File System Enterprise Edition (EE)
IBM Linear Tape File System Enterprise Edition (LTFS EE) for the IBM TS4500, IBM TS3500,
and IBM TS3310 tape libraries provides seamless integration of LTFS with IBM General
Parallel File System (IBM GPFS) by creating an LTFS tape tier. You can run any application
that is designed for disk files on tape by using LTFS EE. LTFS EE can play a major role in
reducing the cost of storage for data that does not need the access performance of primary
disk.

With LTFS EE, you can enable the use of LTFS for the policy management of tape as a
storage tier in a GPFS environment and use tape as a critical tier in the storage environment.
LTFS EE supports IBM Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 6 and 5 tape drives and IBM TS1150
and TS1140 tape drives that are installed in TS4500 and TS3500 tape libraries or IBM Linear
Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 6 and 5 tape drives that are installed in the TS3310 tape libraries.

The use of LTFS EE to replace disks with tape in Tier 2 and Tier 3 storage can improve data
access over other storage solutions because it improves efficiency and streamlines
management for files on tape. LTFS EE simplifies the use of tape by making it not apparent to
the user and manageable by the administrator under a single infrastructure.

Figure 2-27 shows the integration of LTFS EE archive solution.

Figure 2-27 High-level overview of LTFS EE archive solution

LTFS EE uses an enhanced version of the LTFS Library Edition, which is referred to as the
LTFS LE+ component, for the movement of files to and from tape devices. The scale-out
architecture of LTFS EE provides the ability to add nodes and tape devices as needed to
satisfy bandwidth requirements between GPFS and the LTFS tape tier.

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 The low-cost storage tier, data migration, and archive needs that are described in the
following use cases can benefit from LTFS EE:
Operational storage
This provides a low-cost, scalable tape storage tier.
Active archive
A local or remote LTFS Library Edition node serves as a migration target for GPFS that
transparently archives data to tape that is based on policies set by the user.

The following LTFS EE characteristics cover a broad base of integrated storage management
software with leading tape technology and the highly scalable IBM TS4500, TS3500, and
TS3310 tape libraries:
Includes the standard LTFS Library Edition with its supported tape drives (TS1150,
TS1140, LTO-5,6) in the TS4500 and TS3500, or only LTO-5 or 6 tape drives in the
TS3310.
Integrates with GPFS similar to Tivoli Storage Manager HSM by supporting file-level
migration and recall with an innovative storage of metadata without using a database.
Provides a scale out architecture that supports multiple LTFS EE nodes that share the
same tape inventory with load balancing over multiple tape drives and nodes.
Enables tape cartridge pooling and data exchange for LTFS tape tier management:
Tape cartridge pooling allows the user to group data on sets of tape cartridges
Multiple copies of files can be written on different tape cartridge pools
Supports tape cartridge export with and without removal of file metadata from GPFS
Support tape cartridge import with pre-population of file metadata in GPFS

LTFS EE provides the following benefits:

A low-cost storage tier in a GPFS environment.
An active archive or big data repository for long-term storage of data that requires file
system access to that content.
File-based storage in the LTFS tape format that is open, self-describing, portable, and
interchangeable across platforms.
Lowers capital expenditure and operational expenditure costs by using cost-effective and
energy-efficient tape media without dependencies on external server hardware or
software.
Supports the highly scalable automated TS4500, TS3500 and TS3310 tape libraries.
Allows the retention of data on tape media for long-term preservation (10+ years).
Provides the portability of large amounts of data by bulk transfer of tape cartridges
between sites for disaster recovery and the initial synchronization of two GPFS sites by
using open-format, portable, self-describing tapes.
Migration of data to newer tape and or newer technology that is managed by GPFS.
Provides ease of management for operational and active archive storage.

Tip: For a free trial version of the LTFS EE, contact your local IBM sales representative.

For more information, see the IBM Redbooks publication titled IBM Linear Tape File System
Enterprise Edition V1.1.1.1 Installation and Configuration Guide, SG24-8143.

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Chapter 3. Encryption
The encryption policies, methods, and software capabilities for the IBM TS4500 tape library
are described in this chapter.

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3.1 Tape encryption overview
The tape drives that are supported by the TS4500 tape library can encrypt data as it is written
to a tape cartridge.

Encryption is performed at full line speed in the tape drive after compression. (Data is
compressed more efficiently before it is encrypted.) This capability adds a strong measure of
security to stored data without any processing usage and performance degradation.

3.1.1 Encryption-enabled tape drives

All of the tape drives that are supported by the TS4500 tape library are encryption capable.
Encryption capability means that they are functionally capable of performing hardware
encryption, but this capability is not yet activated. To perform hardware encryption, the tape
drives must be encryption-enabled. Encryption can be enabled on the tape drives through the
TS4500 management graphical user interface (GUI).

Note: FC 1604, Transparent LTO Encryption, is required for library-managed encryption on

LTO tape drives. It is not required for application-managed encryption.

3.1.2 Encryption key management

Encryption involves the use of several kinds of keys in successive layers. How these keys are
generated, maintained, controlled, and transmitted depends upon the operating environment
where the encrypting tape drive is installed. Certain data management applications, such as
Tivoli Storage Manager, can perform key management. For environments without such
applications or environments where application-independent encryption is necessary, IBM
provides a key manager to perform all necessary key management tasks. The suggested
encryption key manager for the TS4500 tape library and drives is IBM Security Key Lifecycle
Manager (formerly the Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager).

Security Key Lifecycle Manager is the IBM strategic platform for storage and delivery of
encryption keys to encrypting storage endpoint devices.

The IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager can be used to provide encryption key management
services for the encryption of data with those drives capable of encryption. Host software has
no direct knowledge of which key manager is being used.

Security Key Lifecycle Manager serves data keys to the tape drive. The first release of
Security Key Lifecycle Manager focuses on ease of use and provides a new GUI to help with
the installation and configuration of the key manager. With Security Key Lifecycle Manager,
the main encryption keys (certificates) can be created and managed. If the existing IBM Tivoli
Key Lifecycle Manager is used, migration to the new Security Key Lifecycle Manager can be
performed.

For more detailed information about the Security Key Lifecycle Manager, see the IBM
Security Key Lifecycle Manager Information Center at this website:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/tivihelp/v2r1/index.jsp

For more information regarding product ordering and resources, see the Security Key
Lifecycle Manager website:
http://www.ibm.com/software/tivoli/products/key-lifecycle-mgr/

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3.2 Encryption policy
The encryption policy is the method that is used to implement encryption. It includes the rules
that govern which volumes are encrypted and the mechanism for key selection. How and
where these rules are set up depends on the operating environment. For more information
about each of the available methods, see 3.2.2, Managing encryption on the TS4500 on
page 112.

With the TS4500 tape library, the encryption policy is managed at the logical library level. The
Logical Libraries page of the TS4500 management GUI is used to enable encryption for a
logical library and modify the encryption method that is being used. The Security page of the
TS4500 management GUI is used to manage key servers and key labels.

Note: In the tape storage environment, the encryption function on tape drives (desktop,
stand-alone, and within libraries) is configured and managed by the customer. It is not
configured and managed by the IBM service support representative (SSR). In certain
instances, SSRs are required to enable encryption at a hardware level when service
access or service password-controlled access is required. Customer setup support is from
a field technical sales specialist (FTSS), customer documentation, and software support
for encryption software problems.

3.2.1 Encryption methods

The encryption methods for the TS1150, TS1140, LTO 4, LTO 5, and LTO 6 tape drives differ
slightly. Those differences are described next.

The following sections also contain a brief description of encryption methods. In these
sections, we use the term Key Manager (KM) to refer to IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager
and any other key managers.

Symmetric key encryption

Encryption of data by using a symmetric key and algorithm is sometimes called private key
encryption or secret key, which is not to be confused with the private key in an asymmetric key
system. In a symmetric key system, the cipher key that is used for encrypting data is the
same as the cipher key that is used for decryption.

The encryption and decryption ciphers can be related by a simple transformation on the key,
or the encryption key and the decryption key can be identical. In the IBM Tape Encryption
solution Security Key Lifecycle Manager, the same encryption key is used for encryption and
decryption of the data. This key is protected by an asymmetric key algorithm and is never
available in clear text.

Symmetric key encryption is several orders of magnitude faster than asymmetric key
encryption. Secret key algorithms can support encryption one bit at a time or by specified
blocks of bits. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) supports 128-bit block sizes and key
sizes of 128, 192, and 256. The IBM Tape Encryption solution uses the AES standard with a
256-bit key. Other well-known symmetric key examples include Twofish, Blowfish, Serpent,
Cast5, Data Encryption Standard (DES), Triple DES (TDES), and International Data
Encryption Algorithm (IDEA).

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 Asymmetric key encryption
Another important method of encryption that is widely used today is referred to as
public/private key encryption or asymmetric encryption. When this encryption methodology is
used, ciphers are generated in pairs. The first key is used to encrypt the data. The second key
is used to decrypt the data.

This technique was pioneered in the 1970s and represented a significant breakthrough in
cryptography. The Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA) algorithm is the most widely used public
key technique. The power of this approach is a public key, which is used to encrypt the data.
This public key can be widely shared, and anyone who wants to send secure data to an
organization can use its public key. The receiving organization then uses its private key to
decrypt the data, which makes public/private key encryption useful for sharing information
between organizations. This methodology is widely used on the Internet today to secure
transactions, including Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).

Asymmetric key encryption is much slower and more computationally intensive than
symmetric key encryption. The advantage of asymmetric key encryption is the ability to share
secret data without sharing the same encryption key.

3.2.2 Managing encryption on the TS4500

A key manager is a software program that assists IBM encryption-enabled tape drives in
generating, protecting, storing, and maintaining encryption keys. The encryption keys encrypt
information that is being written to tape media (tape and cartridge formats), and decrypt
information that is being read from tape media.

The TS4500 tape library supports the IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager (formerly Tivoli
Key Lifecycle Manager). For more information, see the IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager
V2.5 documentation section in the IBM Knowledge Center:
http://ibm.co/1sZbjVq

The key manager operates on a number of operating systems, including IBM z/OS, Linux,
Sun Solaris, AIX, and Microsoft Windows. It is a shared resource that is deployed in several
locations within an enterprise. It can serve numerous IBM encrypting tape drives, or
encrypting disk drives, regardless of where those drives are installed (for example, in tape
library subsystems, connected to mainframe systems through various types of channel
connections, or installed in other computing systems).

The key manager uses a keystore to hold the certificates and keys (or pointers to the
certificates and keys) required for all encryption tasks. Refer to the appropriate
documentation for detailed information about the key manager and the keystores that it
supports.

There are two methods for managing encryption in the TS4500 tape library:
Application-managed encryption (AME)
Library-managed encryption (LME)

These methods differ in three ways:

Where the encryption policy engine resides
Where key management occurs for your encryption solution
How the key manager is connected to the drive

Your operating environment determines which method is the best for you.

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 Key management and the encryption policy engine can be in any of the environment layers
shown in Figure 3-1.

Application

Policy

Data Path

Data Path
or

Library

Policy
Library Drive Interface

Figure 3-1 Possible locations for encryption policy engine and key management

The application layer, for example, Tivoli Storage Manager, initiates the data transfer for tape
storage.

The library layer is the TS4500 tape library, which contains an internal interface to each tape
drive installed in the library.

3.2.3 Application-managed encryption (AME)

The application-managed tape encryption method is best in operating environments that run
an application that already is capable of generating and managing encryption policies and
keys, such as IBM Tivoli Storage Manager. Policies that specify when encryption is to be used
are defined through the application interface. The policies and keys pass through the data
path between the application layer and the encryption-capable tape drives.

Encryption is the result of interaction between the application and the encryption-enabled
tape drive and is transparent to the system and library layers. Because the application
manages the encryption keys, volumes written and encrypted with the application method
can be read only by using the application-managed tape encryption method.

Note: The capability to use AME is not preset. The logical library must be set to use AME.

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 Application-managed tape encryption can use either of two encryption command sets:
The IBM encryption command set developed for the key manager
The T10 command set defined by the International Committee for Information Technology
Standards (INCITS)

3.2.4 Library-managed encryption (LME)

Library-managed encryption (LME) is useful for encryption-enabled tape drives in an
open-attached TS4500 tape library.

Note: The capability to use LME is not preset. The logical library must be set to use LME.

Key generation and management are performed by the key manager, a Java application that
is running on a library-attached host. The keys pass through the library-to-drive interface.
Therefore, encryption is transparent to the applications when it is used with certain
applications, such as IBM Tivoli Storage Manager.

Bar code encryption policies, which are set up through the TS4500 management GUI, can be
used to specify when to use encryption. In such cases, policies are based on cartridge
volume serial numbers (VOLSERs). Library-managed encryption also allows other options,
such as encryption of all volumes in a library, independent of bar codes. Key generation and
management are performed by the key manager. Policy control and keys pass through the
library-to-drive interface; therefore, encryption is not apparent to the applications.

Library-managed encryption, when used with certain applications, such as Symantec

NetBackup or the EMC Legato NetWorker, includes support for an internal label option. When
the internal label option is configured, the encryption-enabled tape drive automatically derives
the encryption policy and key information from the metadata that is written on the tape volume
by the application.

Note: If you use LME and IBM device drivers that run on Open Systems platforms (AIX,
Linux, Solaris, or Windows), information for bulk rekey is available in the IBM Tape Device
Drivers Installation and Users Guide, GA32-0565. This guide is available on the web:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=577&uid=ssg1S7002972

Tip: When you use LME, an extra Ethernet cable must be attached, preferably to a
different network switch. The extra cable is for redundancy and better backup job reliability.

Important: Security Key Lifecycle Manager is required for enabling system-managed and
library-managed tape encryption for Ultrium 5, Ultrium 6, and 3592 EU7 tape drives.

The following components are required to use encryption:

Encryption-enabled tape drive
Keystore
Key manager

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3.2.5 Prerequisites for using encryption on the IBM TS4500 tape library
Certain hardware and software prerequisites must be met before using encryption with the
TS4500 tape library.

With the TS4500 tape library, encryption is managed at the logical library level. All
encryption-enabled drives that are assigned to a logical library use the same method of
encryption.

The rules for setting up encryption differ based on whether the library is installed with 3592 or
LTO tape drives, and whether you use library-managed encryption (LME) or
application-managed encryption (AME).

If the library contains 3592 tape drives, the following prerequisites apply:
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager (SKLM), formerly the Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager,
must be attached to the TS4500 and configured for LME.
Tape drives must be enabled for encryption from the Logical Libraries page of the TS4500
management GUI.

If the library contains LTO tape drives, the following prerequisites apply:
Tape drives must be enabled for encryption from the Logical Libraries page of the TS4500
management GUI.
Feature Code 1604, Transparent LTO Encryption, is required for LTO tape drives if using
LME.
SKLM is required as the key manager when using LME with LTO.

Encryption methods on the TS4500

Encryption is managed at the logical library level. All encryption-enabled drives that are
assigned to a logical library use the same method of encryption. Enable encryption, or modify
the method that is being used, on the Logical Libraries page, which will be shown in more
detail in 4.1, Integrated management console (IMC) on page 118.

To enable encryption or modify the method that is being used, select a logical library on the
Logical Libraries page. Then, select Actions Modify Encryption Method. Choose a
method from the Encryption menu on the Modify Encryption Method window and click
Modify, as shown in Figure 3-2. For more details about this topic, see Modify Encryption
Method on page 199.

Figure 3-2 Modify Encryption Method window

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 The following methods can be used for encryption.

Application-managed encryption (AME)

Use this method if the application generates and manages encryption policies and keys.
Applications, such as Tivoli Storage Manager, can manage encryption.

Library-managed encryption (LME) by bar code

Use this method to use the default key that is specified by the key manager for all VOLSER
ranges. The encryption policy is specified based on cartridge volume serial numbers.

Library-managed encryption (LME) by internal label selective encryption

Use this method if you use Symantec NetBackup or the EMC Legato NetWorker. This
encryption method encrypts cartridges with pool identifiers from 1500 - 9999 (inclusive),
using keys specific to each pool. Labels for these keys are generated by the tape drive based
on the pool identifier. For instance, key label INTERNAL_LABEL_NBU_1505_A will be
generated for a cartridge in pool 1505. Go to Settings Security Encryption Internal
Label and select the Create mapping tab to map these generated labels to the wanted
key-encrypting key labels in the keystore of the encryption key manager (EKM). All other
cartridges remain unencrypted.

Library-managed encryption (LME) by internal label all encryption

Encrypt All Mode allows NetBackup to always request encryption and to specify which key
labels to use. Certain ranges indicate that the default EKM key labels must be used and other
ranges indicate one or two key labels need to be constructed based on the pool ID.

For NetWorker, Encrypt All Mode allows NetWorker to request encryption for all but two
cases. The mode is the same as the Selective Encryption Mode except for the case where the
Encryption Control Field (ECF) is invalid, out of range, or not provided. In this case, the drive
will generate a special NOTAG key label or labels. If the keystore has keys with this label,
encryption will occur. However, the intended use of the NOTAG key label is to flag jobs that
have not updated their ECF for encryption. If the NOTAG key does not exist in the keystore,
the write will fail and therefore the job will fail. This allows the customer to flag all jobs that
have not been altered for encryption.

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Chapter 4. TS4500 management graphical

user interface (GUI)
The TS4500 provides advanced capabilities for integrated tape drive and media
management, delivered within a single-pane-of-glass integrated management console
(IMC). The TS4500 management graphical user interface (GUI) is based on a unified
interface. This unified interface includes key features, which are used in other IBM storage
solutions, to help guide storage administrators to complete critical tasks.

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4.1 Integrated management console (IMC)
The integrated management console (IMC) is a built-in platform for tools that are used to
locally manage the TS4500 tape library.

The IMC, which includes an LCD panel and a keyboard with a touchpad, can be mounted on
either end of your TS4500 tape library. A library controller card (LCC) and power source are
required within that end frame or within the adjacent frame.

The IMC comes preinstalled with a system console application, which is a set of software
tools that are used for local service and remote support of the attached TS4500 tape library.
The system console application enables the IMC to provide service console capabilities, such
as broadband Call Home.

The TS4500 management GUI runs on a web browser in kiosk mode on the IMC. Kiosk mode
means that the menu bar, address bar, and stop and reload buttons of the browser are
disabled. In addition, it is not possible to use bookmarks or multiple browser windows. The
IMC is shown in Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1 The integrated management console (IMC)

All IMC components are located inside the side panel and consist of a monitor, keyboard, Tiny
PC, and two power supplies (one power supply for the monitor and the other power supply for
the Tiny PC). The Tiny PC is shown in Figure 4-2 on page 119.

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 Figure 4-2 IMC Tiny PC

The components of the Tiny PC are listed in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1 Tiny PC components

Number Component

1 Tiny PC

2 USB to Ethernet adapter

3 USB to Ethernet adapter

4 Ethernet cable to adapter

5 Ethernet cable to library controller card (LCC)

6 USB to IMC monitor

7 USB to IMC keyboard

8 Power

4.2 Using the TS4500 management GUI

Before you connect to the TS4500 management GUI, the TS4500 tape library must first be
installed and configured. In addition, you must use one of the supported web browsers that
are listed in Table 4-2 on page 120 to access the TS4500 management GUI. To ensure that
all the functions of the management GUI are usable, enable cookies and JavaScript in your
browser and disable the browsers function of blocking pop-up windows.

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 During installation, the IBM service support representative (SSR) configures the IMC by using
network settings provided by the customer. Static IP assignment is the default, but Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) can be selected. For static IP assignment, the customer
must provide the SSR with a listing of the values to enter in the network setup for the library
IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

4.2.1 Connecting to the management GUI

To connect to the management GUI, perform the following steps:
1. Open one of the supported web browsers, as shown in Table 4-2.

Table 4-2 Supported web browsers

Browser Version supported

Mozilla Firefox ESR 17 and ESR 24

Google Chrome 33 and 34

2. Type the Ethernet IP address of the frame on the URL line of the browser and press Enter.
The TS4500 management GUI login window will display, as shown in Figure 4-3.
3. If users have been set up, enter your user name and password and click Log in. If this is a
new installation, log on to the TS4500 management GUI with the default user name and
password (User Name- admin, Password - admin) to continue with the setup. After logging
on with the default password, it is necessary to create a new password for the
administrator account, which will change the default password.

Note: Make note of the new admin password, because this password cannot be recovered
until additional administrator users have been set up.

Figure 4-3 TS4500 login window

Setup wizard
If the TS4500 is a new installation, there is an Initial Setup wizard, as shown in Figure 4-4 on
page 121. This will guide you through basic configuration settings. The following settings are
configured when using the Initial Setup wizard. These settings can be modified from the
Settings page of the management GUI.

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Figure 4-4 Setup wizard

In the window, as shown in Figure 4-5, you can enter the name of your library.

Figure 4-5 Name settings

In the window shown in Figure 4-6, you can set up the time of the library. You have the option
to set up the date and time or use a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server manually.

Figure 4-6 Date and time

The window shown in Figure 4-7 on page 122 allows you to configure a logical library or you
can skip this step and configure the logical library later.

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 Figure 4-7 Logical libraries

The window shown in Figure 4-8 displays a summary of all settings configured in the previous
steps. Select Next to complete the wizard and go to the main menus.

Figure 4-8 Summary

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4.2.2 System summary display
The system summary window shown in Figure 4-9 is displayed after the login.

Figure 4-9 System summary display

Figure 4-3 on page 124 explains all the fields on this window.

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 Table 4-3 System display
Number Field

1 TS4500 tape library name

2 Current menu tree position

3 View of physical library installed

4 Logged-in user name and role

5 Library hardware actions menu

6 Export data menu

7 Monitoring menu

8 Library menu

9 Drives menu

10 Cartridges menu

11 Access menu

12 Settings menu

13 Tasks pod

14 Licensed capacity status pod

15 Drives in use status pod

16 Library status pod

17 Library alerts pod

The following sections describe all of the tasks and settings windows shown in the main
display.

4.3 Settings
This option will let you set up and manage system notifications, network, encryption, and date
settings, as shown in Figure 4-10.

Figure 4-10 Settings

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4.3.1 Library
Selecting the Library option will allow you to set the date and time of your library and to set
whether to automatically eject expired cleaning cartridges.

Date and Time

This option allows you to set the System Date and Time (Figure 4-11). You can choose
whether to synchronize with the NTP server or set the time and date manually.

Figure 4-11 Date and Time

Cartridges
This option allows you to set what to do with expired cleaning cartridges. You can choose
whether the system automatically moves expired cleaning cartridges to the I/O station or
leave the tape cartridge in the library for manual ejection, as shown in Figure 4-12.

Figure 4-12 Cartridges

4.3.2 Networking
The Networking menu is used to display and configure the ports on each library controller
card (LCC). Each port can enable or disable a particular protocol. The LCC specified for each
port is the LCC to which that network will connect when local hardware communicates with
remote hardware.

Selecting the Networking option opens the Ethernet Ports window, as shown on Figure 4-13
on page 126, which displays the current settings of all ports and displays their status.

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 Figure 4-13 Ethernet Ports

This window can be used to change the IP address you will use to access the management
GUI. Individual frames and ports can be configured to use IPv4, IPv6, or both types of
Internet Protocol (IP) addresses.

The Actions menu allows you to modify or display an Ethernet port, as shown in Figure 4-14.

Figure 4-14 Ethernet Ports Actions

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Modify Port
To modify a port, highlight the port that you want to modify and select Actions Modify
Port. The Modify Frame window is then displayed, as shown in Figure 4-15.

Figure 4-15 Modify Ethernet port settings

Use this window to change the IP address that you use to access the management GUI.
Individual frames and ports can be configured to use IPv4, IPv6, or both types of
IP addresses.

The following fields are available:

IPV4 assignment, which can be set to static, DHCP, or disabled.
Static or fixed IP addresses are manually assigned to each system by an administrator.
For Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), set this field to DHCP if you are using a
DHCP server, which will automatically configure the IP address and network parameters.
IPV4 address, subnet, and gateway fields are to set up a static IP configuration.
IPV4 primary and secondary Domain Name System (DNS) is to set up the IP address of a
DNS server, if required.

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 IPV6 assignment, which can be set to disabled, DHCP, or stateless auto configure static,
or static.
Static or fixed IP addresses are manually assigned to each system by an administrator.
Set this field to DHCP if you are using a DHCP server, which will automatically configure
the IP address and network parameters.
Stateless auto configure allows a host to generate its own addresses. It uses a
combination of the router prefix (identifies the subnet that is associated with a link) and a
host-generated interface identifier (uniquely identifies an interface on a subnet).
IPV4 address, subnet, and gateway fields are to set up a static IP configuration.
IPV4 primary and secondary Domain Name System (DNS) is to set up the IP address of a
DNS server, if required.

A link local address is an IP address that is intended only for communications within the
segment of a local network. The link local address is not configurable. IPv6 is enabled per
interface and the IPv6 link local address is assigned to the interface where IPv6 is enabled.

Properties
This option displays the current configuration and link status of the selected port, as shown in
Figure 4-16.

Figure 4-16 Ethernet port properties

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4.3.3 Notifications
The Notifications menu is used to configure the sender information, recipient information, and
library information for the various TS4500 tape library notifications. The Notifications menu
contains several options, as shown in Figure 4-17.

Figure 4-17 Notifications menu

Library Information
The Library Information page displays the configured system name, system location, and
company contact information for the TS4500 tape library. The library information is sent in
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), email, syslog, and Call Home notifications.

To modify all fields, click Modify on the Library information window, as shown in Figure 4-17.
The Modify option displays the window that is shown in Figure 4-18 on page 130. On this
window, all the system information can be set and the library name is configured (which can
be changed concurrently).

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 Figure 4-18 Modify Library Information

This window is used to set the TS4500 system name, system location, and company contact
details. The system name that is shown in the library information profile references the
system name that is set during the initial configuration of the library. The system name
appears in such places as the navigation tree and notifications.

After all settings are done, select OK to apply the changes.

SNMP Notifications
Select Notifications on the Settings page as shown in Figure 4-10 on page 124 to configure
how the TS4500 tape library sends SNMP traps and requests. SNMP notifications include
SNMP traps and SNMP requests.

SNMP traps enable the tape library to send its profile to the SNMP server by way of an
unsolicited SNMP message.

Under the Notifications menu, select SNMP Notifications to display the current settings, as
shown in Figure 4-19 on page 131.

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Figure 4-19 SNMP Notifications

To change the setting, select Modify, which displays the Modify SNMP Settings window, as
shown in Figure 4-20.

Figure 4-20 Modify SNMP Settings

Select the SNMP status (Disabled or Enabled). When the SNMP status is disabled, the
TS4500 tape library does not send messages to the network-attached devices for conditions
that warrant administrative attention. When SNMP status is enabled, the library sends traps to
automatically notify an administrator if an issue arises.

Note: Disabling SNMP does not delete any destinations that were set up.

SNMP is a networking protocol that, when enabled, allows the TS4500 tape library to
automatically gather information about alerts and status. The system then transmits this
information to other entities in the network (such as an SNMP monitoring server). The
gathered information is called an SNMP trap.

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 SNMP traps enable the TS4500 tape library to send its profile to the SNMP server by way of
an unsolicited SNMP message. If an issue arises with the library, network, or any port in the
network, the tape library responds with an information profile to the SNMP server. The nature
of the profile depends on the type of issue that arose.

The SNMP community is the name of the class of users that have access to the statistics of
network-attached devices. The trap community name is sent with a trap. For information
about the SNMP trap community name, see the documentation for your monitoring station. To
view or change the community name that is associated with the TS4500 tape library, click
Modify from the SNMP Server page.

By default, the TS4500 tape library SNMP Community is set to public. During the initial
system configuration, the administrator can change the community name, and customize the
access settings for each community name.

SNMP Destinations
The SNMP Destinations window is used to configure SNMP destination servers, send test
SNMP traps, and download the SNMP Management Information Base (MIB) file. You can also
specify what type of messages (errors, warnings, or information messages) each SNMP
destination server receives.

From the SNMP Destinations window, select the Create Destination tab to display the Add
Destination window, as shown in Figure 4-21. You can then enter the destination SNMP
server IP address and port number used, along with the messages to be sent to the server.

Figure 4-21 SNMP Destinations

Select Add to add the server and continue to create new servers if you require multiple
servers with different roles.

You can select errors, warnings, and informational messages to be sent to the SNMP server.

From the SNMP Destinations window, select Actions to modify or delete an existing
destination server, send a test trap, or download the SNMP MIB file. These options are shown
in Figure 4-22 on page 133.

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Figure 4-22 SNMP destination actions

The SNMP MIB file is used to interpret SNMP traps. When the GUI receives an SNMP trap, it
compiles it into human-readable form so that you can gather information about the error.

The many components in a network are made by various manufacturers, and each
component has unique properties and definitions. Data that is sent from the TS4500 tape
library to any of the devices must be translated to a protocol that is understood by the device.
A MIB file is a database that contains the properties and definitions of each network-attached
device. The MIB file receives and translates the data when the TS4500 tape library sends the
request for information.

Email Notifications
Email notifications are a way (other than SNMP traps) to send information to users who need
information about events that occur on the network. If your SMTP server requires
authentication information before it accepts email notifications, you can set the authentication
information on the Modify Email Settings page. To access the Modify Email Settings page,
click Modify on the Email Notifications page. Then, enable SMTP authentication as shown in
Figure 4-23 on page 134. After completing all fields, perform a test from the Modify Email
Settings page. If the test is successful, click Modify to save the settings.

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 Figure 4-23 Email Notifications page

A specific email destination or a specific Short Message Service (SMS) gateway can be
defined to use only specific SMTP gateways.

The SMTP protocol dictates that every email message must specify the email address of the
sender. This sender address must be a valid address for two reasons:
Many SMTP gateways require a valid sender address as a security measure to prevent
unauthorized usage of the SMTP server; otherwise, they will not forward the email. Often,
this sender address must be limited to a specific domain.
The senders address is used as the destination for error messages generated by the
SMTP gateways, such as incorrect email address and full email mailbox.

Email Recipients
Use the Email Recipients page to add email addresses for recipients of the error notifications,
warning notifications, and informational notifications.

Select Email Recipients and then select the Create Recipient tab, as shown in Figure 4-24
on page 135.

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Figure 4-24 Email Recipients

You can add a number of recipients, based on their email addresses and local user names.
Specify the email address to which you want to send the events, or you can optionally select a
user if an email address was specified for that user when that user was defined.

You can also select the type of alert that a specific user can receive. Select Add to create an
email recipient.

After a recipient is created, you can then modify the user, delete the user, or send a test email
to the user from the Actions menu, as shown in Figure 4-25.

Figure 4-25 Email Recipients Actions

System log (Syslog) server

The Syslogs Notifications option is used to set up a destination syslog server, as shown in
Figure 4-26 on page 136. Configure the IP address of the syslog server and subscribe to the
events to be sent to the server. Click Create.

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 Figure 4-26 Syslog Notifications

When system events occur, the TS4500 tape library creates a log of these events. The
TS4500 tape library can be configured to send syslog notifications and send a notification of
the event to the syslog server. The syslog server keeps its own log of system events. (The
syslog server is a customer-provided server.)

After the syslog server is set, you can use the Actions menu, as shown in Figure 4-27. You
can modify, delete, or send a test to the IP address of a syslog server.

Figure 4-27 Syslog Notifications Actions

4.3.4 Licensed functions

Licensed functions enable extended library capabilities that are available only to users who
upload a license key code for that particular capability. All of the available extended
capabilities are listed in the table on the Licensed functions page. A check mark with a green
background in the licensed column indicates that the license is installed, as seen in
Figure 4-28 on page 137.

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 Figure 4-28 Licensed function

Note: Advanced Library Management System (ALMS), which comes standard on the
TS4500, always shows as installed.

The following features are the extended library capabilities and they become available when
the license key is uploaded:
Path failover creates redundancy in the path from the application to the intended target
(the library accessor or the drive mechanism).
Intermediate high-density capacity on demand (HD CoD) increases storage from entry
capacity to intermediate capacity.
Base capacity on demand (CoD) increases storage from intermediate capacity to base
capacity.
LTO transparent encryption is required to enable encryption on LTO tape drives, if you use
library-managed encryption (LME).
High-density capacity on demand (HD CoD) increases storage to use all of the tiers of an
HD frame. The actual capacity depends on the frame type and position. This license is
required on each HD frame.

You are required to enter the key into the license key field, as shown in Figure 4-29. The
license key file is generated by manufacturing and is a unique number based on the serial
number of the library.

Figure 4-29 Add a license key

4.3.5 Security
Use the Security page to disable, or enable and configure remote authentication, set access
rules, enable or disable Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), and manage encryption.

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 Note: The initial TS4500 implementation of remote authentication settings does not
include a prompt for optional service credentials.

If service credentials are not supported or not entered, the library will use the user
credentials to bind to and query the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)/Active
Directory (AD) server.

If the TS4500 user does not have sufficient privileges to query the LDAP server, the
TS4500 user authentication process will fail. When service credentials (with the correct
privileges) are supported and entered into the settings, this error will not occur.

Authentication
With authentication, security tasks are centralized and user management can be performed
from a single interface, without logging in to the TS4500 tape library. (This capability was
referred to as the Storage Authentication Service (SAS) with the TS3500 tape library.) The
default status for remote authentication is Disabled, as shown in Figure 4-30.

Figure 4-30 Security Authentication

Enabled status
With enabled status, the users are defined on the remote library and authentication requests
are passed to a remote authentication server (LDAP or Kerberos) that verifies the users
name and password. For more information, see 4.4.1, Users on page 149.

Disabled status
With disabled status, users are defined on the local library and the library uses local
authentication to manage the access.

To enable remote authentication, the following conditions are required:

You must create a group and add users to that group on your remote authentication
server.
On the TS4500 tape library, create a custom role with a name that exactly matches the
group name on the remote authentication server.
Each custom role has access permissions that are unique.

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 The primary LDAP repository Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) is required.
The secondary LDAP repository URI is optional.
The LDAP Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificate is optional.
If you are using Kerberos, you require the realm, key distribution center (KDC), domain
mapping, and service keytab.

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol

LDAP is an open protocol that uses TCP/IP to provide access to directories that support an
X.500 model. LDAP does not incur the resource requirements of the more complex X.500
Directory Access Protocol (DAP). For example, LDAP can be used to locate people,
organizations, and other resources in an Internet or intranet directory. The LDAP settings
must conform to the following rules:
The Repository URI must start with ldap:// and end with a port number.
The secondary Repository URI must also start with ldap:// and end with a port number. If
you do not have a Secondary Repository URI, leave this field blank.

The optional Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificate is purchased from a certifying entity. It
is a plain text file that contains information about the web server, and verifies that it is indeed
what it claims to be. (In this case, the web server is the TS4500 tape library.) The TLS
certificate that is stored on the TS4500 tape library enables your web browser to access the
TS4500 tape library without challenging its validity. The credential is the LDAP equivalent to a
password.

Kerberos
Kerberos is a network authentication protocol that is based on symmetric key cryptography.
Kerberos assigns a unique key, which is called a ticket, to each user who logs on to the
network. The ticket is embedded in messages that are sent over the network. The receiver of
a message uses the ticket to authenticate the sender.

Kerberos settings have these characteristics:

The Kerberos realm is generally the same as your companys domain name. For example,
if your companys domain name is example.com, your Kerberos realm is EXAMPLE.COM.
The Key Distribution Center (KDC) (AD server) is the Key Distribution Center server. A
KDC server generally has a prefix of Kerberos followed by your Kerberos realm, a colon,
and the port number of the Kerberos server. (The port number of the Kerberos server is 88
for the TS4500 tape library.) So, if your companys domain name is example.com, a
conventional name for your KDC server is kerberos.example.com:88.
The Domain mapping field is optional.
The Service keytab must be stored on the TS4500 tape library. It is used as part of the
authentication process to verify which user is connecting to it. A Service keytab that is
stored on the TS4500 tape library enables automated authentication.

Custom roles
With remote authentication, custom roles are defined on the remote authentication server:
You must create a group and add users to that group on the remote authentication server.
On the TS4500 tape library, create a custom role with a name that exactly matches the
group name on the remote authentication server.

Each custom role has access permissions that are unique. For more information about
custom roles, see 4.4.2, Roles on page 156.

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 Enable remote authentication
After all required preparation and configuration are completed, select Actions to enable
remote authentication, as shown in Figure 4-30 on page 138. The Remote authentication
window then opens. The first page lists the prerequisite actions that must be done before you
can enable remote authentication, as shown in Figure 4-31.

Figure 4-31 Remote authentication Preparation page

The next three steps require you to select the user group that was created for remote access
on the Create Group window, then confirm that this user group is the same user assigned to
the server on the Assign a User window, and select the authentication method to use. See
Figure 4-32 on page 141.

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Figure 4-32 Remote authentication preparation

If you selected the Kerberos authentication method, the Kerberos Settings window opens.
Enter the realm, KDC (AD Server), and Domain mapping. See Figure 4-33.

Figure 4-33 Kerberos Settings

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 If you selected the LDAP authentication method, the LDAP Settings window opens, as shown
in Figure 4-34. Enter the correct settings.

Figure 4-34 LDAP Settings

After you enter the settings, click Next to continue, which will test that the settings are correct
and confirm the access to the servers. If all settings are correct, Remote Authentication will
be enabled.

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Password and Session Policy
Figure 4-35 shows the Password and Session Policy window, which shows the current
settings.

Figure 4-35 Password and Session Policy

If the default password and session policy settings are not strict enough for your companys
rules, you can customize the settings from the Modify Password and Session Policy window
by selecting Modify. You can then modify all the settings relating to session and password
policy, as shown in Figure 4-36 on page 144. These settings can be set back to the default
settings by selecting Reset to Default on this window.

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 Figure 4-36 Modify Password and Session Policy

A preset local user that is called localGUI, with the role of monitor, is enabled by default with
the TS4500 tape library. This default allows a local user to access the integrated management
console (IMC) without logging in.

However, if your company policies and procedures prohibit this type of quick access to the
System Summary view, you can disable this local user login function. To disable the user login
function, select Settings Security Password and Session Policy, and set the
Automatic IMC (local GUI) login at power on setting to require a password.

HTTPS
The TS4500 tape library is secured with a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). SSL is a protocol for
encrypted (secure) transmission through the Internet. The HTTPS page enables you to
configure the SSL settings. See Figure 4-37 on page 145.

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Figure 4-37 HTTPS

This window allows you to enable or disable SSL and provides the option to upload an SSL
web certificate.

SSL is a cryptographic security system that uses two keys to encrypt data:
A public key known to everyone
A private key known only to the recipient of the message

Many websites use this protocol to obtain confidential user information, such as credit card
numbers. By convention, URLs that require an SSL connection start with https instead of
http.

Enabled SSL
When SSL is enabled, the data exchanged between the TS4500 tape library and your
browser is encrypted.

Disabled SSL
When SSL is disabled, your browser and the TS4500 tape library communicate with
unencrypted data transmissions. Your browser uses a TLS certificate to verify the validity of
the TS4500 tape library.

SSL web certificate

SSL web certificates are small data files that digitally bind a cryptographic key to an
organizations details. When installed on a web server, it activates the padlock and the https
protocol (over port 443) and allows secure connections from a web server to a browser.

Encryption Key Servers

Use the Encryption Key Servers page to manage which key servers use an encryption key.

From the Create Server tab, add each Encryption Key Server that will be used on the logical
libraries configuration of this TS4500, as shown in Figure 4-38 on page 146. This makes the
IP address of the server available when setting up library-managed encryption on the logical
library.

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 Figure 4-38 Encryption Key Servers

Encryption is managed at the logical library level. All encryption-enabled drives that are
assigned to a logical library use the same method of encryption. For more information about
methods of encryption, see 4.7.2, Create Logical Libraries window on page 190 and
Chapter 3, Encryption on page 109.

The Add Encryption Key Servers window requires you to first check with an Internet Control
Message Protocol (ICMP) ping to ensure that the server is available when adding the server.
Click Ping, as shown on Figure 4-38, when you add a server to the list.

Run Diagnostics
If you want to verify the functionality of all of the network-attached devices, you can run
diagnostics on the devices. Select Actions Run Diagnostics.

The diagnostic will run for a few minutes. When the diagnostics complete, the window shows
a green check mark for devices that passed the test or a white x in a red circle for devices that
failed the test, as shown in Figure 4-39 on page 147.

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Figure 4-39 Encryption Key Servers Diagnostics

Note: When using the Run Diagnostics function, a warning icon might appear in the
Ethernet column if you have disabled Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) requests.

Note: At least one key server IP address must be selected for the Run Diagnostics option
to display on the Actions menu (or the right-click drop-down menu). If no key server IP
address is added (or selected), the Run Diagnostics option does not display on the Actions
menu. This server must be configured on a logical library for diagnostics to run.

ICMP requests
ICMP is a messaging protocol (external to the TS4500 tape library) that sends error
messages that a requested service is not available or that one of the network-attached
devices cannot be reached. ICMP requests are disabled or enabled on the server on which
the encryption key manager is running.

The disabled status of ICMP requests can trigger a warning in the Ethernet column when the
Run Diagnostic function is started.

If ICMP requests are disabled, the server that the Encryption Key Manager is running on will
not return a ping when the diagnostic is run. This triggers a warning in the Ethernet column of
the Run Diagnostics table. If a warning appears in the Ethernet column, but no warning
appears in the Key Server Path column, ignore the warning in the Ethernet column. If a
warning appears in the Ethernet column and the Key Server Path column, the failure might be
on the machine, or the network connections between the library and that machine.

Encryption Internal Label

Use the Encryption Internal Label page to create, change, or delete mappings from the
cartridge key labels to the key-encrypting labels.

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 When the Encryption Internal Label option is configured, the encryption-enabled tape drive
automatically derives the encryption policy and key information from the metadata that is
written on the tape volume by the TS4500 tape library. Mapping the cartridge key labels to the
key-encrypting labels enables the TS4500 tape library to apply the same encryption policy for
both types of labels. It is a way for the system to share encryption policies.

To configure Key Label Mapping, select Encryption Internal Label and then add a mapping
as shown in Figure 4-40. Select the method to use and then the key labels, as required.

Note: The options differ depending on the type of drive that is used: LTO or 3592.

Figure 4-40 Add or Modify key label mapping

The following Map to key mode options are available:

For 3592 cartridges:
Wrapped-Default: The map-to key encryption method will be configured using the
encryption key manager default. (This option is for 3592 cartridges only.)
Wrapped-Clear: The externally encoded data key (EEDK) is referenced by the
specified key label. (This option is for 3592 cartridges only.) The Clear method is
typically specified when encrypted volumes are kept in-house where each keystore
references the keys using the same key labels.
Wrapped-Hash: The EEDK is referenced by a computer value that corresponds to the
public key that is referenced by the specified key label. (This option is for 3592
cartridges only.) The Hash method facilitates exchange with a business partner or
when volumes are sent to a disaster recovery site where the key labels might differ for
the same key.

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 For LTO cartridges:
Direct-Default Set: The map-to label will be determined from the Encryption Key
Manager. The label was configured at the Encryption Key Manager, and the key label
field is left blank. (This option is for LTO cartridges only.)
Direct-Specific: The specified key label references a symmetric data key. (This option is
for LTO cartridges only.)

4.4 Access menu

The TS4500 management GUI pages, under the Access icon, as shown in Figure 4-41,
enable you to view, create, and assign users and their roles.

Figure 4-41 Access menu

Note: The options and actions under the Access icon are available only to users with the
administrator role.

4.4.1 Users
Administrators can create and manage users, map users to a role, and view which users have
active sessions and how many connections they have from the Users page.

Note: With the TS4500 tape library, password protection is always enabled and all users
are required to sign in with a user name and password.

Selecting Users from the Access menu gives an overview of all configured users, as shown in
Figure 4-42 on page 150.

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 Figure 4-42 Create User tab

Table 4-4 describes the fields available on the Create User tab.

Table 4-4 User window

Number Description

1 Create new user tab

2 Name of user

3 Actions tab

4 Filter user or search tab

5 Save user list to file

6 Locked state of user

7 Connected state of user

8 User role

9 View menu options

The actions available from the Users page differ depending on whether the library is
configured for local or remote authentication. For more information, see Table 4-5 on
page 151 for a list of available actions.

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Table 4-5 Local and remote authentication actions
Actions Local authentication Remote authentication

Create User X

Map To Role X

Modify Email X

Reset Password X

Delete User X

Disconnect X X

Connections X X

Properties X X

Local authentication
With local authentication, each TS4500 tape library maintains a separate database of user
names with corresponding passwords and roles. Therefore, user management must be
performed on each library.

When local authentication is enabled, the Users page shows all users and their state
(connected or disconnected). The number of active connections is displayed next to the user
state. It is also possible to view and modify email addresses when local authentication is
enabled.

Remote authentication
With remote authentication, security tasks are centralized and user management can be
performed from a single interface, without logging in to the TS4500 tape library. This function
was referred to as the Storage Authentication Service (SAS) with the TS3500 tape library.

When remote authentication is enabled, authentication requests are passed to a remote

authentication server (LDAP or Kerberos) that verifies the users name and password. When
the user is created on the remote authentication server, the administrator assigns that user to
an LDAP or Kerberos group. The group is then matched to a custom role on the TS4500 tape
library, which specifies the access permissions for that logged-in user.

Note: The name of the group on the remote authentication server must be exactly the
same as the name of the role on the TS4500 tape library for the group to be matched to
that role.

The create action is disabled on the Users page when remote authentication is enabled
because you must create the user on the remote authentication server first. In addition,
modifying a users email, password, and user group must be performed on the remote
authentication server. Only connected users will be shown on the User page, which is shown
in Figure 4-42 on page 150.

To enable remote authentication, see Remote authentication on page 151.

Creating users
You can create up to 80 users, each with a unique user name and password.

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 Each user account is mapped to a role that defines the pages that the user can view and the
actions that they can perform. Each user can be mapped to only one role, but multiple users
can be mapped to any role. To configure user roles and for an explanation of each of the
roles, see 4.4.2, Roles on page 156.

To create a user, select Create User on the Users window. The Create User window opens,
as shown in Figure 4-43. Enter the user name and role. The user will receive the role chosen
from the Role drop-down list. If the user is not receiving a default role, ensure that the role is
first set up so that it can appear on the drop-down list. To create and manage roles, see 4.4.2,
Roles on page 156.

Figure 4-43 Create User

A user can receive the temporary password through one of the following methods:
If Send password to this email is selected, you need to specify a valid email address for a
user so that the user can receive passwords and email notifications. You will have to set up
email notifications first. See Email Notifications on page 133. When a new user is
created or when a users password is reset, the temporary password is automatically sent
to the email address of the user, rather than to an administrator. A user with a valid email
address can also be selected as a recipient of email alerts from the Notifications page.
If an email address is not specified, an administrator is responsible for generating a new
password or resetting a password and informing the user.

The password that you set must conform to the rules defined on the Password and Session
Policy window; see Password and Session Policy on page 143.

Important: A users password is expired after it is created, so a new user is prompted to

reset the password the first time that the new user logs in.

After all fields are completed, select Modify to receive a message confirming that the user is
created and a reminder that the password is only temporary. See Figure 4-44 on page 153.

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Figure 4-44 User Created

First-time login
When a user logs in for the first time, the user is presented with the login window. The user
must use their user name and temporary password to start the login process, as shown in
Figure 4-45.

Figure 4-45 User login

The user will then be presented with the change password window, as seen in Figure 4-46 on
page 154.

The new password must conform to the rules defined in the Password and Session Policy.
See Password and Session Policy on page 143.

Note: User name and passwords are case-sensitive.

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 Figure 4-46 Change password

After setting your password, log in with the new password from the initial login window shown
in Figure 4-45 on page 153. After the user logs in with new password, the user will have
access to the TS4500 management GUI with access to all roles assigned.

Modify a user
An administrator can perform a number of actions on a user by selecting the user and then by
using the Actions menu, as shown in Figure 4-47.

Figure 4-47 Actions

The following functions are available on the Actions menu:

Map to Role allows the administrator to map a new role to a user. If the user is logged in,
performing this action will log the user out.
Modify Email allows the administrator to modify or add an email address to a user.
Reset Password allows the administrator to reset a user password and provide the user
with a temporary password. The user will have to change this password to a new
password by using the same procedure as in First-time login on page 153.
Unlock: If a user gets locked out by exceeding the number of unsuccessful login attempts,
an administrator can unlock the user. The locked user will have a locked icon on the user
list, as shown in Figure 4-48 on page 155.

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Figure 4-48 Locked user

If the user lost their password, any administrator can reset the password. If the user is
locked, the administrator must unlock the user first.
Delete allows an administrator to delete a user. The user must be in a disconnected state
to be deleted.
Disconnect allows an administrator to disconnect a user from the TS4500.
Connections: This option lists the IP addresses that the selected user used to log in to the
system. This option shows whether a user is being used multiple times and from what
address.
Properties: This option displays the properties of the user, state of the user, and when the
user last connected, as shown in Figure 4-49.

Figure 4-49 User properties

Locked out
If you get locked out of the TS4500 management GUI, you can revert to the default
administrator user name and password by using the reset button at the back of the server.
This button resets the user name and password to the default logon settings for 15 minutes.

Only use this reset button for emergencies. For example, the remote authentication server is
down or the administrator loses or forgets their password and no administrators can access
the system.

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4.4.2 Roles
Roles define the pages that users can view and the actions that they can perform. Library
administrators manage roles and the users that are assigned to them. The Role window is
shown in Figure 4-50.

Figure 4-50 Role window

Preset roles
The TS4500 tape library has four preset roles, each with different levels of access to the
TS4500 management GUI. It is also possible to create up to 16 new roles, each with a custom
name and one of the preset permission levels. All roles have access to all logical libraries.

You cannot rename, delete, or modify the access permissions for any of the preset roles.

The following roles are preset default roles:

Monitor: Users mapped to this role can view all physical and library data, but they cannot
view user accounts or security settings. This role is useful for library operators.
Superuser: Users mapped to this role can view all pages and perform library tasks, but
they cannot manage users, modify security settings, or access service-related functions.
Administrator: Users mapped to this role can perform all library tasks, including managing
access and security, but they cannot access service-related functions.
Service: Users mapped to this role can view all pages that are available to a monitor role.
Additionally, this role can perform service-related functions, such as updating firmware,
downloading logs, calibrating library components, and performing diagnostic tests. This
role is useful for IBM service support representatives (SSRs).
When this user logs in to the TS4500 management GUI, some tables display additional
information, and some of the available actions differ from the actions that are available for
the other roles.

Custom roles
Users mapped to a role with a customized name can view all of the pages that are available to
the selected preset permission level of the custom role.

Note: The permissions of a custom role with service-level access cannot be modified,
even from the TS4500 command-line interface (CLI).

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Creating or deleting a role
Name new roles and assign their permission by selecting from the preset role permission
levels.

Create new roles by selecting Service Access Roles. Then, select the Create Role
tab. Enter a name for the role, then select one of the preset role permission levels from the
Permissions list box; see Figure 4-51. All roles have access to all logical libraries in the
TS4500 tape library.

Figure 4-51 Create Role

To remove a role, select the role, then click Service Access Roles Actions
Delete. You can only delete a role if it does not have any users assigned to it.

You can also use the TS4500 CLI to create, modify, and delete roles, and to customize the
permissions of a role.

Note: You must create a custom role before a user can be assigned to it.

Modifying the permissions of a role

You can only modify customized role tasks from the TS4500 CLI by first creating the role
using Creating or deleting a role on page 157.

Ensure that the TS4500 CLI is installed. Open a command prompt in the same directory as
the .jar file.

The CLI command has this format:

java -jar TS4500_CLI.jar "C:\[pathname_of_ts4500_cli.jar]" -ip [LCC ip] -u
[username] -p [password] --[cli_command]

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 This command will be useful to gather current role permissions that then be modified.

Note: If SSL is enabled on the TS4500 tape library, you need to add the --ssl parameter
to the command after the password:

java -jar TS4500CLI.jar -ip [LCC ip] -u [username] -p [password] --ssl

--[CLI_command]

viewRolePermissions
This command displays a list of all permissions for a specified role. For example, we set up a
role called Redbooks, which we want to save to a file called role.txt, as shown in
Example 4-1.

Example 4-1 viewRolePermissions

C:\TS4500>java -jar TS4500CLI.jar -ip 10.1.121.99 -u Redbooks -p RedB00ks --view
RolePermissions Redbooks > role.txt
Action, Access Level
AIT, No Access
Cartridges, Modify
Cartridges by Logical Library, Modify
Cleaning Cartridges, Modify
Debug Messages, No Access
Drives, Modify
Drives by Logical Library, Modify
Email Notifications, Modify
Email Recipients, Modify
Encryption Internal, Modify
Encryption Key Manager, Modify
Ethernet Ports, Modify
Events, Modify
Library Information, Modify
Licensed Functions, Modify
Logical Libraries, Modify
Management GUI Behavior, Modify
Master Console, No Access
Password Rules, Modify
Position Control, No Access
Remote Authentication, Modify
Roles, Modify
SNMP Destinations, Modify
SNMP Notifications, Modify
Scan Speed, No Access
Secure Socket Layer, Modify
Service Port, No Access
Syslogs Notifications, Modify
System, Modify
System Date and Time, Modify
Tasks, Modify
Users, Modify
VOLSER Ranges, Modify
VOLSER Ranges by Logical Library, Modify

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The output of this command is saved to our file, role.txt. You can now modify this file and
change roles to suit your requirements. The output from this command can also be copied to
another text file and modified.

setRolePermissions
This command will set up custom roles to the existing permissions for a specified role. First,
edit the text file created with the viewRolePermissions command, and then set the new
permissions with the setRolePermissions command, as shown in Example 4-2.

Example 4-2 setRolePermissions

C:\TS4500>java -jar TS4500CLI.jar -ip 10.1.121.99 -u Redbooks -p RedB00ks --set
RolePermissions rolenew.txt -role Redbooks
The permissions were updated successfully

To confirm that the role is changed, issue the viewRolePermissions command, as shown in
Example 4-3.

Example 4-3 Confirm role is changed

C:\TS4500>java -jar TS4500CLI.jar -ip 10.1.121.99 -u Redbooks -p RedB00ks --view
RolePermissions Redbooks > rolenew.txt
Action, Access Level
AIT, No Access
Cartridges, Modify
Cartridges by Logical Library, Modify
Cleaning Cartridges, Modify
Debug Messages, No Access
Drives, Modify
Drives by Logical Library, Modify
Email Notifications, Read Only
Email Recipients, Read Only
Encryption Internal, Read Only
Encryption Key Manager, Modify
Ethernet Ports, Modify
Events, Modify
Library Information, Modify
Licensed Functions, Modify
Logical Libraries, Modify
Management GUI Behavior, Modify
Master Console, No Access
Password Rules, Modify
Position Control, No Access
Remote Authentication, Modify
Roles, Modify
SNMP Destinations, Modify
SNMP Notifications, Modify
Scan Speed, No Access
Secure Socket Layer, Modify
Service Port, No Access
Syslogs Notifications, Modify
System, Modify
System Date and Time, Modify
Tasks, Modify
Users, Modify
VOLSER Ranges, Modify
VOLSER Ranges by Logical Library, Modify

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 For more information about the TS4500, see Chapter 5, Command-line interface (CLI) on
page 231.

4.5 Cartridges menu

The TS4500 management GUI pages under the Cartridges icon enable you to view all
cartridges, view cartridges by logical library, assign and move cartridges, and modify logical
libraries, as shown in Figure 4-52.

Figure 4-52 Cartridges menu

4.5.1 Cartridges
Use the Cartridges page to move cartridges to a different location, remove cartridges to an
I/O station, assign cartridges to a logical library, or unassign cartridges from a logical library.

The Cartridges menu has the following functions:

Searching for cartridges
Viewing cleaning cartridge status
Viewing cartridge states
Assigning or unassigned cartridges
Fixing a tape with an unknown volume serial number (VOLSER)
Moving cartridges
Exporting the mount history
Performing other cartridge tasks from the CLI

Figure 4-53 on page 161 shows the main Cartridges window.

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Figure 4-53 Cartridges

Searching for cartridges

You can use the Cartridges table to find specific cartridges and view their state (slot, I/O slot,
drive, or gripper). Sort the table to locate specific tape cartridges. You can sort by VOLSER,
state, location, logical library, element address, or most recent use. Go to the Cartridges by
Logical Library page to see the cartridges displayed by their logical library.

Search for specific cartridges by using the filter. Click Filter and enter a value in the search
field or click the Advanced Filter icon to the right of the search field to enter extended search
criteria, as shown in Figure 4-54. Enter substrings if the entire value is unknown. Wildcard
characters are not supported. Instead of wildcard characters, you can add more substrings to
the search by clicking the plus sign (+) at the end of each criterion. Search values are not
case-sensitive.

Figure 4-54 Advanced Filter option

The Cartridge database can be saved to a .csv file from the save option. It is also possible to
save the list of cartridges resulting from a search. To export the cartridge date, select the
Save icon (diskette), and then, select Export Table Data, as shown in Figure 4-55 on
page 162.

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 Figure 4-55 Save list

Viewing cleaning cartridge status

IBM supplies a cleaning cartridge with the first frame of each media type in a library. The
library uses the cleaning cartridge to automatically clean tape drives, as needed, to maintain
the efficiency of the tape drives. Each cleaning cartridge can be used 50 times.

View how many cleanings remain on a cleaning cartridge in the Cleans Remaining column of
the Cartridges table. This column is hidden, by default. Right-click the table header to select
more columns to display, as seen in Figure 4-56. You can also view how many cleaning cycles
remain on all cleaning cartridges in a logical library on the Cartridges by Logical Library page.

Figure 4-56 Cleanings remaining

You can optionally eject expired cleaning cartridges automatically. To enable this feature, see
Cartridges on page 125.

Note: Cleaning cartridges are shared between logical libraries.

Cartridge states
The State column in the Cartridges table lists the current state for each cartridge. The
following states are possible:
Drive: This state means that a tape cartridge is in a tape drive.
Gripper: This state means that a tape cartridge is in the gripper of the cartridge accessor.
I/O Slot (Import Queued): This state means a tape cartridge is in an I/O slot, but queued to
be moved to a storage slot.
I/O Slot: This state means that a tape cartridge was moved to the I/O station. This state is
cleared if the cartridge is moved by the operator to any other location, including a different
I/O station slot.
Slot: This state means that a tape cartridge is in a storage slot.

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 Slot (Assignment Pending): This state means that a tape cartridge is in the Unassigned
logical library because an empty import/export element (IEE) address is not currently
available for assignment.
Slot (Export Queued): This state means that a tape cartridge was queued to be moved
from a slot to the I/O station by one of the following methods:
The host issues a move command from the storage element to the IEE.
An operator selects a Move To I/O Slot operation from the management GUI.
Slot (Virtual I/O): This state means that a tape cartridge was imported (physically moved)
into the slot, but it is still in the virtual I/O (VIO) element address space and has not been
queued for export.

Assigning or unassigned cartridges

A bar code label with a volume serial (VOLSER) number is affixed to each cartridge.
Cartridges are assigned to a logical library with VOLSER ranges that are defined when the
logical library is created. If the VOLSER range that is assigned to a logical library matches the
VOLSER of a cartridge, that cartridge is assigned to the logical library. If the VOLSER of a
newly inserted cartridge does not match the VOLSER range of a logical library, the cartridge
is available to be imported into any logical library of the same media type. The assignment is
then determined by the first application to import the cartridge. VOLSER ranges were called
the Cartridge Assignment Policy with the TS3500 tape library.

You can modify the cartridges that are assigned to a logical library by modifying the VOLSER
range of the logical library from the VOLSER Ranges by Logical Library page.

Assigning
If an individual cartridge is outside of a VOLSER range, it is possible to use the Assign action
to assign that cartridge to a specific logical library. However, creating VOLSER ranges is the
preferred method for assigning cartridges to logical libraries.

To assign or reassign cartridges to a logical library, highlight one or more cartridges from the
same logical library and then select Actions Assign, as shown in Figure 4-57 on
page 164. You can bulk assign all available or unassigned cartridges from the Cartridges by
Logical Library page by highlighting the Available or Unassigned cartridge rows and selecting
Actions Assign All Cartridges.

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 Figure 4-57 Assign selection

The Use the VOLSER ranges of the logical library check box in the Assign Cartridges window
is selected, by default, so that cartridges are automatically assigned to logical libraries based
on their VOLSERs. Clear the check box to manually select a logical library for the cartridge or
cartridges. This window is shown in Figure 4-58.

Figure 4-58 Assign Cartridges

Note: If the new cartridge assignments exceed the maximum number of cartridges that are
allowed by a logical library, any additional cartridges will be unassigned. Go to the Logical
Libraries page to modify the maximum number of cartridges that are allowed, and then try
the cartridge assignment again.

Unassign
To unassign one or more cartridges, select the cartridge, and use the Actions menu to
unassign, as shown in Figure 4-59 on page 165. However, this action might result in
synchronization problems with the application. To avoid this scenario, the preferred method is
to use the application to eject cartridges.

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Figure 4-59 Unassign

Fixing a tape with an unknown VOLSER

Many tape management applications use Standard Label tape processing. The VOLSER
number on the bar code label must match the VOLSER written to the tape to maintain
compatibility with this type of processing. If a tapes VOLSER is unknown, you are not able to
use it until a VOLSER is established.

If a tape has an unknown VOLSER, select Actions Fix Unknown VOLSER to apply a new
VOLSER number to the tape. Enter the first 6 characters of the volume serial number and
then add the last 2 characters that specify the cartridge type, as shown in Figure 4-60.

Figure 4-60 Fix Unknown VOLSER

Table 4-6 shows the possible cartridge type values.

Table 4-6 Cartridge types

Media Cartridge type

LTO media L6, LW, L5, LV, L4, LU, L3, and LT

3592 media JC, JY, JB, JX, and JK

Click Fix to automatically assign the cartridge to the logical library that includes the VOLSER
range that contains the VOLSER of the fixed cartridge.

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 Note: This action might result in synchronization problems with the application. An audit
type of action for your application might be required for your application.

Moving cartridges
At times, you might want to tell the library to move a specific tape cartridge. For example, if a
single host controls the library and the host fails during an operation, you can use actions on
the Cartridges page to move one or more cartridges to continue the operation, as shown in
Figure 4-61.

Figure 4-61 Move cartridge

Select Actions Move To Drive, Actions Move To Slot, or Actions Move

To I/O Slot, depending on where you want to move the cartridge.
.

Note: Using the Cartridges page to move cartridges might result in synchronization
problems with the application. To avoid this scenario, the preferred method is to use the
application to move cartridges.

Exporting the mount history

Click the Save icon to download the Mount History report, which is a comma-separated value
(.csv) file that contains a history of the last 250 unmounted cartridges and information about
the tape drives. An example of a portion of this file is shown in Figure 4-62.

Figure 4-62 Mount History

The file name includes the date that the file was downloaded and the library name
(LIBNAME_YYYYMMDD_mount_history.csv).

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The following information is included in the mount history report:
Date and Time: The date and time that the cartridge was mounted into the drive. The
format is yyyy mm dd hh:nn.ss, where yyyy equals the year, mm equals the month, dd
equals the day, hh equals the hour, nn equals the minute, and ss equals the second.
VolSer: The volume serial number of the cartridge (also known as the VOLSER). The
VOLSER is a unique identifier. Ignore the underscore that precedes the VOLSER.
Frame: The number of the library frame from which the cartridge was unmounted.
Beginning with the base frame, frames are numbered 1 - 4, from left to right.
Drive: The number of the drive from which the cartridge was unmounted. Drives are
numbered 1 - 16.
LogLib: The name of the logical library to which the cartridge was assigned.
EAddr: The element address from which the cartridge was unmounted.
Mount Tape Alert Media: The number of the most recent TapeAlert flag that was received
by this drive and that pertained to this cartridge.
Life Mounts Media: The number of times the cartridge has been mounted to a drive since
it was manufactured.
Life WRetries Media: During the life of the cartridge, the number of errors that occurred
when drives tried write operations again.
Life WPerms Media: During the life of the cartridge, the number of permanent,
unrecoverable errors that occurred when drives performed write operations.
Life RRetries Media: During the life of the cartridge, the number of errors that occurred
when drives tried read operations again.
Life RPerms Media: During the life of the cartridge, the number of permanent,
unrecoverable errors that occurred when drives performed read operations.
Mount Rating Drive: The overall measure of the condition of the drive. X'00' is unknown.
The value ranges from X'01' (best) to X'FF' (worst). This rating is the efficiency of the
drive.
Mount Rating Media: The overall measure of the condition of the cartridge that is
mounted. X'00' is unknown. The value ranges from X'01' (best) to X'FF' (worst). This
rating is the efficiency of the cartridge.
Mount Rating Ports: The overall measure of the condition of the interface to the host
server. X'00' is unknown. The value ranges from X'01' (best) to X'FF' (worst). This
rating is the efficiency of the interface.
Mount Rating Port0: The overall measure of the condition of the Port 0 interface to the host
server. X'00' is unknown. The value ranges from X'01' (best) to X'FF' (worst). This
rating is the efficiency of the Port 0 interface.
Mount Rating Port1: The overall measure of the condition of the Port 1 interface to the host
server. X'00' is unknown. The value ranges from X'01' (best) to X'FF' (worst). This rating
is the efficiency of the Port 1 interface.
Mount Rating Rsvd: Reserved for the library interface.
Mount Write Perf: The ratio of performance write commands in relation to all write-type
commands. This is a measure of the efficiency of write performance. The value is given as
a percentage. A high percentage is better and a low percentage is worse.
Mount Write ERPs: The measure of how the data rate performance affects the
error-recovery procedures (ERPs) on write operations. The value is given as a
percentage. A high percentage is better and a low percentage is worse.

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 Mount Write Burst: For write operations, the measure of the comparison between the
window tape buffer rate to the average rate. The window rate is the amount of data moved
divided by the time when the data is ready in the mode (when data can be moved, but is
not). The average rate is the amount of data moved divided by the overall time in the mode
(including setup, overhead, and so on). The value is given as a percentage. A high
percentage is better and a low percentage is worse.
Mount Write Buffer: The average tape-buffer efficiency on write operations. This value is
the streaming write efficiency. The value is given as a percentage. A high percentage is
better and a low percentage is worse.
Mount Read Perf: The ratio of performance read commands in relation to all read-type
commands. The value is given as a percentage. A high percentage is better and a low
percentage is worse.
Mount Read ERPs: The measure of how the data rate performance affects the
error-recovery procedures (ERPs) on read operations. The value is given as a percentage.
A high percentage is better and a low percentage is worse.
Mount Read Burst: For read operations, the measure of the comparison between the
window tape buffer rate to the average rate. The window rate is the amount of data moved
divided by the time when it is ready in the mode (when data can be moved, but is not). The
average rate is the amount of data moved divided by the overall time in the mode
(including setup, overhead, and so on). The value is given as a percentage. A high
percentage is better and a low percentage is worse.
Mount Read Buffer: The average tape-buffer efficiency on read operations. This value is
the streaming read efficiency. The value is given as a percentage. A high percentage is
better and a low percentage is worse.
Mount Capacity Total: The measure of the efficiency of static capacity. This total can be
viewed as the percentage of recorded media that fits into the currently recorded area in
relation to how much data can ideally fit in that area. The lower the percentage, the less
capacity is available (due to recording error recovery, media defects, and so on).
Mount Capacity Writes: The measure of the efficiency of active capacity on write
commands. This value can be viewed as the sum of efficiency for write operations on this
mount. The value is given as a percentage. A high percentage is better and a low
percentage is worse.
Mount Capacity Control: The measure of the efficiency of active capacity on all other
operations. The value is given as a percentage. A high percentage is best and a low
percentage is worst.
Crypto Status: Whether a cartridge is encrypted. Values are 1 (the media contains
encrypted data), 0 (the media does not contain encrypted data), or a blank space if the
drive was unable to determine whether the media contains encrypted data.
Crypto Rekey: Whether a cartridge has been rekeyed. Values are 1 (the cartridge was
rekeyed during the last mount) or 0 (the cartridge was not rekeyed during the last mount).
Mount Host Write: The number of megabytes (MB) written during a mount.
Mount Host Read: The number of megabytes (MB) read during the mount.
Mount Drive Residency: The number of minutes that the tape cartridge remained in the
tape drive during the mount.

4.5.2 Cartridges by Logical Library

Use the Cartridges by Logical Library page to create and manage logical libraries, and
assign, unassign, or move cartridges.

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The Cartridges by Logical Library window has the following functions:
Searching for cartridges
Viewing cleaning cartridge status
Assigning or unassigned cartridges
Moving cartridges
Creating and managing logical libraries

Figure 4-63 shows the main window for Cartridges by Logical Library and the selections
available for the default columns that you want to view.

Figure 4-63 Cartridges by Logical Library

Searching for cartridges

Sort the table on the Cartridges by Logical Library page to locate specific tape cartridges
within a specific logical library. You can sort by VOLSER, state, location, element address, or
most recent use.

Search for specific cartridges by using the filter. Select Filter and enter a value in the search
field. Enter substrings if the entire value is unknown. Wildcard characters are not supported.
Instead of wildcard characters, you can add more substrings to the search by clicking the plus
sign (+) icon at the end of each criterion. Search values are not case-sensitive.

Viewing cleaning cartridge status

IBM supplies a cleaning cartridge with the first frame of each media type in a library. The
library uses the cleaning cartridge to automatically clean tape drives, as needed, to maintain
the efficiency of the tape drives. Each cleaning cartridge can be used 50 times. The cleaning
cartridge is shared with all logical libraries that are configured, and it is not assigned to any
logical library.

View how many cleanings remain on all cleaning cartridges in a logical library on the
Cartridges by Logical Library table. You can also view how many cleanings remain on a
specific cleaning cartridge in the Cleans Remaining column on the Cartridges page, as
shown in Figure 4-64 on page 170.

You can optionally have expired cleaning cartridges automatically ejected. To enable this
feature, select Settings Library Cartridges, and select Automatically, as shown in
Figure 4-12 on page 125.

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 Figure 4-64 Cleaning cartridges

Note: Cleaning cartridges are shared between logical libraries.

Assigning or unassigning cartridges

A bar code label with a volume serial (VOLSER) number is affixed to each cartridge.
Cartridges are assigned to a logical library with VOLSER ranges that are defined when the
logical library is created. If the VOLSER range that is assigned to a logical library matches the
VOLSER of a cartridge, that cartridge is assigned to the logical library. If the VOLSER of a
newly inserted cartridge does not match the VOLSER range of a logical library, the cartridge
is available to be imported into any logical library of the same media type. The assignment is
then determined by the first application to import the cartridge.

You can modify the cartridges that are assigned to a logical library by modifying the VOLSER
range of the logical library from the VOLSER Ranges by Logical Library page.

Assigning
If an individual cartridge is outside of a defined VOLSER range, it is possible to use the
Assign action to assign that cartridge to a specific logical library. However, creating VOLSER
ranges is the preferred method for assigning cartridges to logical libraries.

To assign or reassign cartridges to a logical library, highlight one or more cartridges from the
same logical library, and then select Actions Assign, as shown in Figure 4-57 on
page 164.

Use VOLSER ranges of the logical library in the Assign Cartridges window is selected, by
default. Use this function to automatically assign cartridges to logical libraries based on their
VOLSERs. Clear this check box to manually select a logical library for the cartridge or
cartridges. See Figure 4-65 on page 171.

From the Cartridges by Logical Library page, you can bulk assign all available or unassigned
cartridges by highlighting the available, or unassigned cartridges, and selecting Actions
Assign All Cartridges.

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Figure 4-65 Assign Cartridge Logical Library

Note: If the new cartridge assignments exceed the maximum number of cartridges that is
allowed by a logical library, any additional cartridges will be unassigned. Go to the Logical
Libraries page to modify the maximum number of cartridges that is allowed and try the
cartridge assignment again.

Unassign
Select Actions Unassign to unassign one or more cartridges. See Figure 4-66. However,
this action might result in synchronization problems with the application. To avoid this
scenario, the preferred method is to use the application to eject cartridges.

Figure 4-66 Unassign from the Cartridge Logical library window

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 Moving cartridges
At times, you might want to tell the library to move a specific tape cartridge. For example, if a
single host controls the library and the host fails during an operation, you can use the Actions
menu on the Cartridges page to move one or more cartridges to continue the operation, as
shown in Figure 4-67.

Figure 4-67 Move cartridge from the Cartridges page

Select Actions Move To Drive, or Actions Move To Slot, or Actions Move

To I/O Slot, depending on where you want to move the cartridge.
.

Note: Using the Cartridges page to move cartridges might result in synchronization
problems with the application. To avoid this scenario, the preferred method is to use the
application to move cartridges.

Creating and managing logical libraries

For information about creating and managing logical libraries, including setting or modifying
the method of encryption that is used by logical libraries, see 4.7.2, Create Logical Libraries
window on page 190.

4.5.3 VOLSER ranges

Volume serial (VOLSER) ranges are used to assign cartridges to specific logical libraries. You
can view a list of all VOLSER ranges in the library, search for VOLSERs, and create, modify,
and delete VOLSER ranges on the VOLSER Range page, as shown in Figure 4-68.

The following information is presented on this window:

Using VOLSER ranges
Creating and managing logical libraries

Figure 4-68 Create Volser Range window

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When you insert a cartridge into the library and its VOLSER is within a range that is assigned
to a certain logical library, the cartridge is assigned to that logical library automatically. The
cartridge must be of the same media type as that logical library. For example, if you create a
logical library that is called LogicalLibrary1 for VOLSERs that range from ABC000 to ABC999
(a library of LTO drives), and then you insert a cartridge with VOLSER ABC123, the library
recognizes that the VOLSER belongs in the range and assigns it to LogicalLibrary1. If you
insert a cartridge that is outside of any VOLSER ranges, it is available to be imported into any
logical library of the same media type. The assignment is then determined by the first
application to import the cartridge.

Within a physical TS4500 tape library, a maximum of 300 VOLSER ranges can be created
between all logical libraries.

Create or modify VOLSER range

To create a VOLSER range, highlight a logical library and select Actions Create VOLSER
Range. To modify an existing range, select Actions Modify VOLSER Range. Enter the
start and end VOLSERs for the range and click Create or Modify; see Figure 4-69. Any
cartridges that belong to that VOLSER range are automatically assigned, except for
cartridges that are in the process of being exported. If the reassignment exceeds the
maximum cartridge capacity of the new or modified logical library, any excess cartridges are
automatically unassigned.

Figure 4-69 Create or modify the VOLSER range

Reassign VOLSER range

You can reassign a VOLSER range to a different logical library of the same media type by
highlighting the range (or ranges) and selecting Actions Reassign VOLSER Range to
display the Reassign window shown in Figure 4-70 on page 174. Any cartridges that belong
to that VOLSER range are automatically reassigned. If the reassignment exceeds the
maximum cartridge capacity of the new logical library, any excess cartridges are
automatically unassigned.

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 Figure 4-70 Reassign VOLSER

Delete VOLSER range

To delete a VOLSER range, highlight the range and select Actions Delete VOLSER
Range. If any cartridges are assigned to the range, they are automatically unassigned.

Note: Any action that causes cartridge assignments to change can result in application
synchronization problems. To avoid this scenario, first use the application to eject any
cartridges that are assigned to the selected VOLSER range.

4.5.4 VOLSER Range by Logical Library

Volume serial (VOLSER) ranges are used to automatically assign cartridges to specific
logical libraries. You can create the ranges when you create your logical libraries or you can
create, modify, and reassign the ranges on the VOLSER Range by Logical Library page.

The following information is presented:

Using VOLSER ranges:
Creating and managing logical libraries
Creating, modifying, or deleting VOLSER ranges

Figure 4-71 shows the VOLSER Range by Logical Library window.

Figure 4-71 Volser Range by Logical Library window

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 Using VOLSER ranges
When you insert a cartridge into the library and its VOLSER is within a range that is assigned
to a certain logical library, the cartridge is assigned to that logical library. The cartridge must
be of the same media type as that logical library. For example, if you create a logical library
that is called LogicalLibrary1 for VOLSERs that range from ABC000 to ABC999 (a library of
LTO drives), and then you insert a cartridge with VOLSER ABC123, the library recognizes that
VOLSER as belonging to the range and assigns it to LogicalLibrary1. If you insert a
cartridge that is outside of any VOLSER ranges, it is available to be imported into any logical
library of the same media type. The assignment is then determined by the first application to
import the cartridge.

Within a physical TS4500 tape library, a maximum of 300 VOLSER ranges can be created
between all logical libraries.

Creating or modifying a VOLSER range

To create or modify a VOLSER range, highlight a logical library and select Actions Create
VOLSER Range or Actions Modify VOLSER Range. Enter the start and end VOLSERs
for the range and click Create or Modify. Any cartridges that belong to that VOLSER range are
automatically assigned, except for cartridges that are in the process of being exported. If the
reassignment exceeds the maximum cartridge capacity of the new or modified logical library,
any excess cartridges are automatically unassigned.

Reassign a VOLSER range

You can reassign a VOLSER range to a different logical library of the same media type by
highlighting the range (or ranges) and selecting Actions Reassign VOLSER Range. Any
cartridges that belong to that VOLSER range are automatically reassigned. If the
reassignment exceeds the maximum cartridge capacity of the new logical library, any excess
cartridges are automatically unassigned.

Delete a VOLSER range

To delete a VOLSER range, highlight the range and select Actions Delete VOLSER
Range. If any cartridges are assigned to the range, they are automatically unassigned.

Note: Any action that causes cartridge assignments to change can result in application
synchronization problems. To avoid this scenario, first use the application to eject any
cartridges that are assigned to the selected VOLSER range.

4.6 Drives menu

The TS4500 management GUI pages under the Drives icon, as shown in Figure 4-72 on
page 176, enable you to view all drives in the library, view drives by logical library, and
perform tasks, such as assigning drives and enabling control paths.

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 Figure 4-72 Drives menu

4.6.1 Drives
Use the Drives page to view the location and state of all drives in the library, and to enable or
disable control paths, eject cartridges, reset or clean drives, or update drive firmware.

The Drives page and actions are shown on Figure 4-73.

Figure 4-73 Drives page Actions menu options

Adding or removing tape drives

A tape drive is unassigned after it is installed in the tape library. All unassigned drives are
assigned when a logical library is created using the logical library presets. Or, you can use the
Drives by Logical Library page to assign a tape drive to a logical library. For details about the
logical library configuration, see 4.7.2, Create Logical Libraries window on page 190.

Reassign a drive
You can reassign a drive from one logical library to another logical library by using the
Reassign drive option. First, ensure that the drive is not a control path drive, then use the
Drives by Logical Library page to reassign the drive, as shown in Figure 4-74 on page 177.

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Figure 4-74 Reassign drive

Unassign a drive
Before a drive is physically removed from the tape library, it must be empty and unassigned.
Use the Drives page to eject the cartridge and use the Drives by Logical Library page to
unassign the drive, as shown in Figure 4-75.

Figure 4-75 Unassign a drive

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 Control path drives
A control path is a logical path to the TS4500 tape library. A control path is the path for SCSI
Medium Changer commands sent by a server to control a specific logical library. The TS4500
tape library has no direct SCSI connection to a server. When a server communicates with the
library, it sends the communication by way of an LTO or 3592 tape drive. The LTO or 3592
tape drive is designated as a control path.

Any drives that are enabled as control paths are identified with the icon that is shown in
Figure 4-76.

Figure 4-76 Control path drive icon

To enable a control path, select Actions Enable Control Path to designate one or more
drives as control path drives, as shown in Figure 4-77.

Figure 4-77 Enable Control Path

It is possible for a logical library to have no control path drives. To disable a control path, use
the same method as shown in Figure 4-77, but select Actions Disable Control Path, as
shown in Figure 4-78 on page 179.

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Figure 4-78 Disable Control Path

Using multiple control paths for any single, configured logical library provides the following
benefits:
Allows access to the logical library by multiple servers
Provides communication failover so that if one control path fails, host communication for
the entire library is not lost

Note: Use the Path Failover feature (Feature Code 1682) to enable the host device driver
to send a command again to an alternate control path for the same logical library.

Access to the logical library is on a first-come, first-served basis. Each control path for a
logical library can accept commands while the library is in use by another control path.

Control path drives cannot be removed from a logical library that is performing jobs. If the
logical library is not actively being used, control path drives can be removed from a logical
library only after all non-control path drives are removed or a different control path drive is
assigned.

Resetting a tape drive

You can reset a drive by using the Drives by Logical Library page. Select the drive, and then,
select Actions Reset, as shown in Figure 4-79. The drive will be unavailable for up to 4
minutes.

Figure 4-79 Reset drive

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 Cleaning tape drives
The TS4500 tape library automatically cleans tape drives, as needed; however, it is also
possible to initiate a manual cleaning from the Drives page (Figure 4-80). Select Actions
Clean.

Figure 4-80 Clean drive

A valid cleaning cartridge is required for cleaning drives. Monitor cleaning cartridge usage
from the Cartridges page. See Viewing cleaning cartridge status on page 169.

Updating drive firmware

When you use this action, as shown in Figure 4-81, you can select one drive to update or
multiple drives of the same media type to all be updated simultaneously with the firmware
level that was uploaded. A drive is updated even if it is running a firmware level that is later
than the version of drive code that was uploaded.

Figure 4-81 Update Drive Firmware

It is possible to update drive firmware on one drive, or multiple drives, at a time. Any drives
that are selected on the Drives page are updated with the firmware level that was uploaded. It
is possible to install firmware levels that are earlier than the version that the drive is running.

To avoid disrupting the host, control path drives are updated when they are reset. All other
drives are updated when the drive is unloaded. Control path drives must be manually reset to
begin using the uploaded firmware level.

Procedure to update drive firmware

Obtain the drive firmware package on your workstation from Fix Central:
http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/

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 From the Drives page of the TS4500 management GUI, select one or more drives, and then,
click Actions Update Drive Firmware, as shown in Figure 4-81 on page 180. The File
Upload window opens. Browse to the drive firmware image and click Open.

Note: The LTO 5 drive firmware image file is named LTO5_xxxx.fcp_fh.ro where xxxx is
the firmware level. The LTO 6 drive firmware image file is named LTO6_xxxx.fcp_fh.fmrz
where xxxx is the firmware level. The TS1140 drive firmware image file is named
xxxx_xxx.fcp_fj_D.fmrz where xxxx_xxx is the drive firmware level.

Monitor the status of the update in the State column and the Firmware column of the Drives
table.

Select the control path drives that have a state of Reset Required and select Actions
Reset to reset the drives.

Exporting data, logs, and statistics

Click the Save icon (diskette) to export data from the Drives table, export service logs, or
export drive usage statistics. This window is shown in Figure 4-82.

Figure 4-82 Exporting data, logs, and statistics

When you export drive usage statistics, a LIBNAME_YYYYMMDD_drive_statistics.csv file for all
of the drives is exported. This file presents the number of loads, number of megabytes read
and written, and number of cleanings for each drive location.

This window can be used to export service logs from a drive to send to IBM Support, if
needed. Select the drive for which you want to export the logs, and then, select Export
Service Logs from the Export Data window.

4.6.2 Drives by Logical Library

Use the Drives by Logical Library page to view drive assignment and usage among all logical
libraries, view cleaning cartridge status, assign drives, and manage the logical libraries and
their settings. This window gives you a view of the drives from a Logical Library view, as
shown in Figure 4-83 on page 182.

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 Figure 4-83 Drives by Logical Library

Use the Drives by Logical Library page to view drive assignment and usage among all logical
libraries, view cleaning cartridge status, assign drives, and manage the logical libraries and
their settings.

Monitoring drive usage

The drive usage bar indicates the current drive usage for the logical library. The number on
the right of the bar is the total number of drives assigned to the logical library. The bar fills as
a percentage of the number of drives that are in use, as shown in Figure 4-84.

Figure 4-84 Monitor drive usage

The bar turns red if all of the drives in the logical library are being used. If all of the drives are
being used frequently, the logical library might be over-allocated and you need to consider
adding more drives to the logical library.

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 You can perform the following functions from the Drives by Logical Library window:
Reassign drive
Unassign drive
Disable control path
Eject cartridge
Reset drive
Clean drive
Update drive firmware

All of these functions are described in detail in 4.6.1, Drives on page 176.

4.7 Library menu

The TS4500 management GUI page under the Library icon enables you to view or manage
the logical libraries, as shown in Figure 4-85.

Figure 4-85 Library menu

4.7.1 Advanced Library Management System

Advanced Library Management System (ALMS) is an extension of the IBM patented
Multi-Path Architecture. With ALMS, the TS4500 tape library is able to virtualize the locations
of cartridges (called SCSI element addresses) while maintaining native SAN attachment for the
tape drives. ALMS enables logical libraries to consist of unique drives and ranges of volume
serial (VOLSER) numbers, instead of fixed locations.

The TS4500 tape library comes with ALMS, so you can immediately start assigning tape
drives to any logical library by using the TS4500 management GUI. Logical libraries can also
be added, deleted, or easily changed without disruption. Storage capacity can be changed
without affecting host applications.

ALMS offers the dynamic management of cartridges, cartridge storage slots, tape drives, and
logical libraries. It enables the TS4500 tape library to achieve unprecedented levels of
integration for functionality through dynamic partitioning, storage slot pooling, and flexible
drive assignment. ALMS eliminates downtime when you add capacity on demand (CoD) or
high-density capacity on demand (HD CoD) storage, add or remove logical libraries, or
change logical library storage allocation. ALMS also reduces downtime when you add
expansion frames, add or remove tape drives, or change logical drive allocation.

ALMS provides the following capabilities:

Dynamic partitioning (storage slot pooling and flexible drive assignment)
The transparent ability to add or remove storage capacity to any host application

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 The ability to configure drives or to configure storage capacity without taking the library
offline
Virtual I/O slots (always enabled) to automatically manage the movement of cartridges
between I/O slots and storage slots

The TS4500 tape library is compliant with the SCSI Medium Changer standard. ALMS is not
apparent to the application. The SCSI Medium Changer can be thought of as a
location-centric interface. The application that is controlling a SCSI Medium Changer device
specifies a source and destination location for each request to move a cartridge. The
traditional SCSI library does not have control of the cartridge locations. Instead, the SCSI
library acts on behalf of the server.

Functional description
This section provides a functional description of the ALMS features.

Storage slot virtualization

The host view of a cartridge location is known as the SCSI storage element address. Without
ALMS, the storage element address maps directly to a specific storage slot after the library is
configured. With ALMS enabled, a given storage element address is no longer associated
with a specific storage slot. Instead, storage slots are virtualized by dynamically associating
them with element addresses, as required. An element address is associated with a storage
slot that is selected by the library, as cartridges are moved and inventoried. If a storage
element is empty because of a move, that source element address becomes unsolicited.
Association of storage element addresses is accomplished in a way that is not apparent to the
application software.

The number of storage element addresses can be selected for a logical library (as reported to
the host application software) by changing the Maximum Number of Cartridges setting for that
logical library with the TS4500 management GUI. For each logical library, the default value for
this setting is the number of addressable storage slots that are installed in the library for that
cartridge type when ALMS is first enabled or, after ALMS is enabled, when the logical library
is created.

The Maximum Number of Cartridges setting can be changed for each logical library, but the
value must always be greater than or equal to the number of cartridges that is currently
assigned to that logical library. The Maximum Number of Cartridges can be set to a value
higher than the number of addressable storage slots that are installed at the time to allow
future library capacity expansion to not be apparent to the host application software. However,
application performance might degrade slightly because of the greater number of addresses.
Be careful to not exceed the license limitations of the host application software.

Drive assignment
By using the ALMS flexible drive assignment capability, any drive in any position within any
frame can be assigned to any logical library without creating any gaps in drive addresses.
Drive (data transfer) element addresses are still mapped to specific drive locations when the
drive is assigned. Any drive location can be assigned to any logical library by using the
TS4500 management GUI. Each drive that is added to a logical library is assigned to the
lowest available element address, regardless of drive location.

Note: Intermix of model is supported but only of same drive type. LTO cannot be mixed
with 3592 and 3592 cannot be mixed with LTO.

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ALMS is enabled by default on the TS4500, and the DTE addresses for any newly installed
and assigned drives is not depend on the position of the drive. Instead, the DTE address for
any newly installed or assigned drive is determined by the sequence in which the drive is
assigned to each logical library. With ALMS drives are assigned to logical libraries by using
the Drives by Logical Library page to assign a tape drive to a logical library on the Tape
Library Specialist.

With this interface, the DTE address for the first drive that is assigned to a new logical library
is 257 (x'101'), as shown in Figure 4-86. The DTE address for any other drive that is assigned
to a logical library is based on the next available DTE address in that particular logical library.
The next available DTE address is the lowest-available DTE address after the starting DTE
address. (This address fills any gaps that are created when drives are unassigned and
removed from a logical library.) When a drive is unassigned from a logical library by using the
web interface, only that DTE address is made available for future usage. No other DTE
addresses are affected.

Figure 4-86 TS4500 tape library with ALMS

Storage slot pooling

ALMS allows logical libraries to be added or deleted without disrupting operations. All storage
slots are pooled (available on a first-come, first-served basis) to each logical library based on
cartridge insert operations. They are a shared resource so that changes to the capacity
allocation for each logical library can occur without downtime or administrator involvement.

The minimum logical library simply has a name and can be thought of as a file folder that has
no contents. Drives are assigned to the logical library from the Drives page of the TS4500
management GUI. Cartridges are assigned to the logical library based on their VOLSERs and
by using one of the following methods, which are listed in priority order:
VOLSER ranges
Software application moves from the I/O station (based on the source application that
issued the command)

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 Manual assignment by an operator by using the TS4500 management GUI

The primary and backup copies of VOLSER assignment and physical location of cartridges
are stored in nonvolatile random access memory (NVRAM).

Assigning VOLSER ranges

You can assign specific cartridges to each logical library based on their VOLSERs. With the
TS3500 tape library, this function was known as the Cartridge Assignment Policy.

All cartridge assignments are displayed on the VOLSER range bar. As you create logical
libraries and assign VOLSER ranges, any cartridges that are not part of those ranges remain
unassigned. View or assign unassigned cartridges on the Cartridges page.

When you insert a cartridge into the library and its VOLSER is within a range that is assigned
to a certain logical library, the cartridge is assigned to that logical library. The cartridge must
be of the same media type as that logical library. For example, if you create
Logical Library 1 for VOLSERs that range from ABC000 to ABC999 (a library of LTO drives),
and then you insert a cartridge with VOLSER ABC123, the library recognizes that VOLSER as
belonging to the range and assigns it to Logical Library 1.

If you insert a cartridge that is outside of any VOLSER ranges, it is available to be imported
into any logical library of the same media type. The assignment is then determined by the first
application to import the cartridge.

You can view all of the VOLSER ranges by selecting Actions View VOLSER ranges. You
can also view all VOLSER ranges that are assigned to each logical library on the VOLSER
Ranges by Logical Library page.

Virtual I/O
With the ALMS, virtual I/O slots enhance the import and export capabilities of the library.

With the TS4500 tape library, virtual I/O slots are always enabled so that the library
automatically queues all cartridge moves between the I/O station and the storage slots. This
capability makes the process of adding and removing cartridges easier and faster.

The TS4500 tape library has I/O stations with cartridge magazines that allow you to import
and export up to 144 cartridges at any time. The I/O slots are also known as import/export
elements (IEEs). Virtual I/O slots increase the quantity of available I/O slots by allowing
storage slots to appear to the host as I/O slots. These storage slots are also called virtual
import/export elements (VIEEs). With virtual I/O slots, the library automatically moves
cartridges from the I/O stations to the storage slots, enhancing import and export
performance, while also decoupling physical cartridge movement from the application
therefore increasing operator efficiency.

With virtual I/O slots, the library has various mechanisms for selecting the best storage slot
location for each inserted cartridge, and the best I/O station for each ejected cartridge. These
mechanisms vary depending on the configuration of your library.

The VIEE temporarily takes on the attributes of an IEE until a host moves the cartridge into a
storage element (StE). When the host move occurs, if the cartridge is in a storage slot, no
physical move is needed and the element changes from a VIEE to an StE. Similarly, when a
host exports a cartridge from an StE, the physical storage slot is reported as a VIEE without
moving the cartridge to the I/O station. The library monitors when free space is available in
the I/O station and moves exported cartridges when it is convenient for the library.

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If a cartridge cannot be assigned, this situation is reported as Assignment Pending. This
situation can occur if the assigned logical library does not have any available VIEE slots, or if
all of the logical libraries do not have a common VIEE to share. To resolve this situation, free
VIEE addresses so that they are available in all libraries or make a specific assignment of this
cartridge to a logical library.

Library sharing
The TS4500 tape library can be configured into one or more logical libraries that can be
shared by multiple applications.

The guided setup for the TS4500 tape library allows a single application to operate the library.
Often, however, it is advantageous to be able to share a single library between
heterogeneous or homogeneous applications. Some applications (and some servers) do not
allow for sharing a library between systems. With the TS4500 tape library, however, you can
create configurations that enable the library to process commands from multiple
heterogeneous applications (such as an IBM System p application and a Windows
application) and multiple homogeneous applications (for example, the same application run
by several System p servers).

Use the TS4500 management GUI to perform the following actions.

Separate libraries to separate applications

Configure the library so that it is partitioned into separate logical libraries that independently
communicate with separate applications through separate control paths. This configuration
(see example 1 in Figure 4-87 on page 187) requires no special capabilities from the server
or application.

Figure 4-87 Separate libraries to separate applications

Configure any single logical library (including the entire physical library) so that it is shared by
two or more servers that are running the same application. Depending on the capabilities of

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 the server and application, there are several ways to set up this type of configuration. The
following methods are typical examples:
One server to a single control path
All servers to a single control path
Multiple servers through multiple control paths

One server to a single control path

Configure one server (mainframe host) to communicate with the library through a single
control path. All other servers send requests to that server through a network (see example 2
in Figure 4-88 on page 188). This configuration is used by IBM Tivoli Storage Manager.

Figure 4-88 Separate libraries to separate applications

All servers to a single control path

Configure all of the servers to communicate with the library through a single, common control
path (see example 3 in Figure 4-89 on page 189). This configuration is used in
high-availability environments, such as IBM High Availability Cluster Multi-Processing (IBM
HACMP) from IBM, and Systems Management Server and Clustered Server Environments
from Microsoft. Multi-initiator configurations are only supported by certain adapters and
independent software vendors (ISVs). Check with your vendor.

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Figure 4-89 Separate libraries to separate applications

Multiple servers through multiple control paths

Configure multiple logical libraries to communicate with multiple servers through multiple
control paths. This configuration (see example 4 in Figure 4-90) requires that you add multiple
logical libraries, and it is used by separate Backup, Recovery, and Media Services.

Figure 4-90 Separate libraries to separate applications

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 Your library configuration is not limited to these examples. Many configurations are possible
and you can design them according to your business needs.

4.7.2 Create Logical Libraries window

Use this page to manage and reconfigure logical libraries, including modifying the method of
encryption that is used on the logical library. Figure 4-91 shows a list of already configured
libraries and the window used to set the columns of information to display.

Figure 4-91 Logical Libraries main window

Using multiple logical libraries

The TS4500 tape library supports multiple libraries to share the physical library between
applications or to support mixed drive types for any application.

You can create multiple logical libraries by partitioning the librarys tape drives and tape
cartridges into two or more logical libraries. Each logical library consists of these
components:
Tape drives
Tape cartridges in storage slots
Tape cartridges in input/output (I/O) slots

Each logical library has its own control path. A control path is a logical path into the library
through which a server sends standard SCSI Medium Changer commands to control the
logical library. For frames that contain LTO tape drives and frames that contain 3592 tape
drives, each logical library control path is available to servers through logical unit number
(LUN) 1 of the first drive that is defined within that logical library. A LUN is a number used by
a server to identify a drive.

In a TS4500 tape library, a logical library shares empty storage slots, empty I/O slots, and the
cartridge accessor on a first-come, first-served basis.

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 Note: When naming logical libraries, developing an enterprise-wide library naming
convention leads to easier management of the libraries.

With automatic cleaning, cleaning cartridges are shared between logical libraries, so any
appropriate cleaning cartridge is used to clean a drive in any configured logical library.

You can create multiple logical libraries by partitioning the physical librarys tape drives and
tape cartridges into two or more logical libraries. Each logical library can contain only one
media type.

Creating logical libraries

Create logical libraries using presets that have the preferred drive and encryption
configurations for their specific use. Select Create Logical Library to see a selection of
default logical library options, including a custom option, as shown in Figure 4-92.

Figure 4-92 Create Logical Library

Tivoli Storage Manager

Use this option if you manage your library with Tivoli Storage Manager.

When you select this option, between two and four of the drives that are assigned to the
logical library are designated as control path drives. When possible, two consecutive drives
are assigned as control paths in two separate frames. This selection will configure all
unassigned drives to this logical library.

To configure a logical library using the Tivoli Storage Manager option, select the Tivoli
Storage Manager icon, then define a name, and select the encryption type, if needed. Enter
the VOLSER range to use with this logical library, and select Create, as shown in Figure 4-93
on page 192.

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 Figure 4-93 Logical library with Tivoli Storage Manager

To change drive assignments or control paths, see 4.6.1, Drives on page 176.

Linear Tape File System

Use this option if you plan to use Linear Tape File System (LTFS).

When you select this option, between two and four of the drives that are assigned to the
logical library are designated as control path drives. When possible, two consecutive drives
are assigned as control paths in two separate frames. This selection will configure all
unassigned drives to this logical library.

To configure a logical library using the LTFS option, select the LTFS icon, then define a name,
and select the encryption type, if needed. Complete the VOLSER range to use with this
logical library and select Create, as shown in Figure 4-94 on page 193.

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Figure 4-94 Logical library with LTFS

To change drive assignments or control paths, see 4.6.1, Drives on page 176.

General Use
Use this option if you have any another application to manage your TS4500 tape library and
want to use the default options.

When you select this option, one of the drives assigned to the logical library is designated as
a control path drive. This selection will configure all unassigned drives to this logical library.

To configure a logical library using the General Use option, select the General Use icon, then
define a name, and select the encryption type, if needed. Complete the VOLSER range to use
with this logical library, and select Create, as shown in Figure 4-95 on page 194.

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 Figure 4-95 Logical library with General Use

Custom
Use this option for a complete customization when creating a logical library, if the presets do
not fit your requirements. This option allows you to set library information and select the
drives, VOLSER range, and maximum cartridges. Use this option if you are setting up multiple
logical libraries.

With this option, you can select the number of drives and slots to use for the logical library you
are setting up. Figure 4-96 on page 195 shows the initial menu, after you select the Custom
option. Additionally, you can select the drive assignments, VOLSER range, maximum
cartridges, and summary.

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Figure 4-96 Custom logical library

This first window allows you to set up the name of the logical library and encryption method to
use, if required.

The Drive Assignments tab allows you to configure drives for the logical library, as shown in
Figure 4-97. You can select all unassigned drives or select only the drives that you need.

Figure 4-97 Custom drive settings

The VOLSER range tab allows you to set up a VOLSERs range and select whether these
range settings only apply to newly inserted cartridges, as shown in Figure 4-98 on page 196.

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 Figure 4-98 Custom VOLSER range

The Maximum Cartridges tab allows you to set the number of cartridge slots that will be
assigned to this logical library. It also allows you to configure the number of slots by using the
system default, as shown in Figure 4-99. The system default is the total number of slots
licensed in the library.

Figure 4-99 Custom maximum cartridges

The Summary tab allows you to display all your settings, as shown in Figure 4-100.

Figure 4-100 Summary

Assigning tape drives to a logical library

Each logical library requires at least one drive as a control path drive. Assign additional tape
drives, as needed, to improve performance. Enable or disable control path drives on the
Drives page, Adding or removing tape drives on page 176.

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Drives are assigned to logical libraries when the logical libraries are created. You can modify
the drives that are assigned to a logical library on the Drives by Logical Library page, as
shown in Reassign a drive on page 176.

Note: A tape drive can be used only by the logical library to which it is assigned. Drives
cannot be shared between logical libraries.

Assigning cartridges to a logical library

Cartridges are assigned to logical libraries based on the VOLSER range that is assigned to
the logical library when it is created. See the next section about assigning VOLSER ranges
for more information. You can modify the cartridges that are assigned to a logical library by
modifying the VOLSER range in Create or modify VOLSER range on page 173.

Note: Cleaning cartridges are shared between the logical libraries.

Assigning VOLSER ranges

You can assign specific cartridges to each logical library based on their volume serial
(VOLSER) numbers. With the TS3500 tape library, this function was known as the Cartridge
Assignment Policy.

All cartridge assignments are displayed on the VOLSER range bar. As you create logical
libraries and assign VOLSER ranges, any cartridges that are not part of those ranges remain
unassigned. View or assign unassigned cartridges on the Cartridges page (see 4.5.1,
Cartridges on page 160).

When you insert a cartridge into the library and its VOLSER is within a range that is assigned
to a certain logical library, the cartridge is assigned to that logical library. The cartridge must
be the same media type as the media type of that logical library. For example, if you create
Logical Library 1 for VOLSERs that range from ABC000 to ABC999 (a library of LTO drives),
and then you insert a cartridge with VOLSER ABC123, the library recognizes that VOLSER as
belonging to the range and assigns it to Logical Library 1.

If you insert a cartridge that is outside of any VOLSER ranges, it is available to import into any
logical library of the same media type. The assignment is then determined by the first
application to import the cartridge.

You can view all of the VOLSER ranges by selecting View VOLSER ranges from the Actions
menu. You can also view all VOLSER ranges that are assigned to each logical library on the
VOLSER Ranges by Logical Library page, as shown in 4.5.2, Cartridges by Logical Library
on page 168.

Create Logical Library Actions menu

After a logical library is configured, the Actions menu allows you to select a configured logical
library and modify it. This menu is shown in Figure 4-101 on page 198.

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 Figure 4-101 Logical Library Actions menu

Rename
This action allows you to rename a logical library, as shown in Figure 4-102.

Figure 4-102 Rename a logical library

Select the logical library and from the Actions menu, select Rename. The Rename window
opens and you can enter a new logical library name.

Modify Maximum Cartridges

This action allows you to modify the maximum number of cartridges configured in a logical
library, as shown in Figure 4-103 on page 199. If a logical library has run out of storage
capacity or new frames have been added, this option can be used to increase or decrease the
logical library cartridge capacity.

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Figure 4-103 Modify Maximum Cartridges

Select the logical library and from the Actions menu, select Modify Maximum Cartridges.
The Modify Maximum Cartridges window opens and you can modify the number of cartridge
slots for the logical library. If you have added a new storage frame, you can also use the
Reset to system default option, which automatically enters the full licensed capacity of all
slots in the physical library.

Modify Encryption Method

This action allows you to modify the encryption method configured on a logical library, as
shown in Figure 4-104 on page 200.

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 Figure 4-104 Modify Encryption Method

Select the logical library, and from the Actions menu, select Modify Encryption Method. The
Modify Encryption Method window opens, allowing you to set up or remove encryption from
the logical library. If library-managed encryption is selected, a window opens for you to enter
the IP address of the key manager.

Apply VOLSER Ranges

Select Apply VOLSER Ranges to scan all cartridges and reassign all cartridges based on
VOLSER ranges, as shown in Figure 4-105 on page 201.

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Figure 4-105 Apply VOLSER Ranges

This action can be useful in the following scenarios:

If there are cartridges in the library with old policies that do not match the current
assignments
If a VOLSER range was moved to a different logical library, or the range was resized and
the option to reassign cartridges was not selected
If a cartridge was manually assigned outside of a VOLSER range

Cartridges will be reassigned to existing logical libraries. If the maximum number of cartridges
is met for a logical library, any additional cartridges that might have been assigned to that
logical library will be unassigned.

Eject All Cartridges in Drives

This option allows you to eject all cartridges from all drives in a logical library, as shown in
Figure 4-106 on page 202.

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 Figure 4-106 Eject All Cartridges in Drives

Only use this option if the cartridges cannot be ejected by the application.

Reset Control Path Drives

This action allows you to reset all control path drives configured on a logical library, as shown
in Figure 4-107.

Figure 4-107 Reset Control Path Drives

This option will remove all paths on the selected logical library to the TS4500 for the time that
it takes to reset.

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Delete
This action allows you to delete the logical library, as shown in Figure 4-104 on page 200.

Figure 4-108 Delete logical library

To delete a logical library, you must perform these functions:

Unassign all drives (see Unassign a drive on page 177)
Delete all VOLSER ranges (see Delete VOLSER range on page 174)
Unassign any cartridges that are assigned (see Assigning or unassigning cartridges on
page 170)

After you complete these actions, select the logical library to delete. From the Actions menu,
select Delete and follow the instructions on the window.

Properties
This action allows you to display detailed properties about the selected logical library, as
shown in Figure 4-109 on page 204. Select View more details to get a detailed view of the
selected logical library.

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 Figure 4-109 Properties

4.8 Monitoring
The TS4500 management GUI pages under the Monitoring icon can help you monitor the
system and events, as shown in Figure 4-110.

Figure 4-110 Monitoring

4.8.1 System
The System page, as shown in Figure 4-111 on page 205, displays the physical configuration
of your TS4500 tape library. Start at this page to identify health and status issues with the
library and library components.

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Figure 4-111 System

Viewing component status

View the status of the library frames, storage slots, tape drives, I/O stations, and the cartridge
accessor on the System page.

Hover over the top of a frame, or over an I/O station, to view its state and contents, as shown
in Figure 4-112 on page 206.

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 Figure 4-112 Component status

If there is a problem with any of the components, a warning or error icon is displayed. Hover
over the icon to see a message about the affected component that includes the amount of
time that has passed since the event occurred and a short description of the event. Go to the
Events page to view detailed information about the error or warning.

Library frame
An error or warning icon at the base of a library frame indicates a problem with the frame
door, I/O station (if applicable), or with any of the slots, cartridges, or drives in that frame.

Cartridge accessor
An error or warning icon on the cartridge accessor indicates a degraded state of operation for
the accessor or an issue with any of the accessor components (gripper, scanner, or
calibration sensor).

I/O station
Click an I/O station to view the I/O station properties, including the state of the I/O station.
Possible states are empty, cartridges in I/O for 60 minutes or more, or magazine missing for
60 minutes or more. Icons on the door of the library frame also indicate the I/O station status.
For a detailed description of each icon, see the following section.

What do the icons mean

The System page shows a graphical representation of your library. The icons provide basic
status and event information. Hover over error and warning icons to view the length of time
since the event was generated and a short description of the event. Table 4-7 on page 207
describes each icon.

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Table 4-7 Status icons
Icon Description

There is an error with a frame, tape drive, cartridge, or accessor. Hover over the icon
to see a list of the most important issues causing this state. Click any issue to open
the events page and see more information.

There is a warning with a frame, tape drive, cartridge, or accessor. Hover over the
icon to see a list of the most important issues causing this state. Click any issue to
open the events page and see more information.

The task icon shows whether there are running tasks.

The event icon shows whether there are active events.

The I/O station is full.

The I/O station has been full for 60 minutes or longer.

This might occur with input operations if there is a shortage of storage slots. This
might occur with output operations if the I/O station is unattended. View the state of
the cartridges, I/O slot (import queued) or I/O slot, on the Cartridges page.

The I/O station is partially full.

The I/O station has been partially full for 60 minutes or longer.

This might occur with input operations if there is a shortage of storage slots. This
might occur with output operations if the I/O station is unattended. View the state of
the cartridges, I/O slot (import queued) or I/O slot, on the Cartridges page.

The I/O station is empty.

The cartridge magazine is missing.

The cartridge magazine has been missing for 60 minutes or longer.

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 Status pods
Status pods at the bottom of the System page show a quick view of capacity, drive use, and
logical library health status, as shown in Figure 4-113.

Figure 4-113 Status pods

Physical capacity status pod

The physical capacity pod displays how many licensed slots are filled by cartridges in this
tape library.

The pod is green when the number of cartridges in the library is fewer than the number of
licensed slots or when the capacity use threshold is met. (Select Settings Library to set
this threshold.)

The pod is yellow when the physical capacity exceeds the capacity use threshold. If this
occurs, you can remove cartridges, increase the capacity threshold, or purchase additional
capacity.

The pod is red when the number of cartridges exceeds the number of licensed slots. If this
situation occurs, you must remove cartridges or purchase additional capacity.

Drive use status pod

The drive use pod displays the status of drives across the library. Click the status pod to go to
the Drives by Logical Libraries page.

The blue pod fills as the number of drives in use out of the total number of drives in the library
increases.

If there are multiple logical libraries, a warning icon displays if all of the drives in any logical
library are being used.

Health status pod

The color of the health status pod indicates the current state of the library by severity. Click
the pod if it is yellow or red to go to the appropriate page so that you can understand and
troubleshoot the warning or error. If a library is in more than one state, the higher priority state
is shown.

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Actions and remote management of the library
Use the Actions menu on the upper-left corner of the page, or right-click a frame or I/O
station. See Figure 4-114. The menu of available actions changes depending on whether the
entire library, a specific frame, or an I/O station is selected.

Figure 4-114 Actions menu

Certain actions on the System page enable you to remotely perform physical actions on the
library. For example, you can open and close I/O station doors from the I/O station Actions
menu. You can turn the beacon light-emitting diode (LED) on or off from the Actions menu of
any frame with an I/O station. The beacon LED enables you to remotely signal to operators
which frame requires attention or which I/O station contains a specific cartridge. For more
information, see I/O stations on page 24.

Running an inventory
An inventory operation (Figure 4-115) includes a check to determine whether each cartridge
storage slot in the library is empty or full, and a scan of the bar code labels. You can run an
inventory on a single library frame or an entire library.

Figure 4-115 Inventory

The TS4500 tape library automatically inventories the library; however, certain conditions
necessitate that you manually initiate an inventory. For example, if an automatic inventory of
the media was inconsistent, you might need to run an inventory to reconcile an inconsistency.

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 Similarly, you might need to start a manual inventory if the host application software indicates
that there is a problem with the library inventory.

The TS4500 tape library provides two inventory options, as shown in Figure 4-116.

Figure 4-116 Inventory Frame

You can select the type of scan that is required:

Scan Tier 0 and Tier 1. Use this option when a faster inventory is preferred. This option
only scans other tiers if a discrepancy is identified.
Scan all tiers. Use this option when a full library inventory is required. This option is not
concurrent and can take many hours depending on the number of cartridges in the library.

When no frame is selected, you can select Inventory from the Actions menu to start an
inventory of the library. When a frame is selected, the Inventory option inventories only that
frame. Right-click any frame and select Inventory from that frames Actions menu to
inventory only that frame.

You can inventory a single frame by selecting it and then clicking Actions Inventory. If you
do not select a frame, all frames are inventoried.

Inventory all tiers

In a high-density (HD) library, a standard inventory is a scan of Tier 0 and Tier 1. However, at
certain times, it is necessary to inventory all tiers. This operation takes more time because it
requires moving the cartridges within an HD slot to scan each bar code. For all inventory
operations, Tier 2 and higher in an HD slot are only scanned when one of the following
changes occurs:
A Tier 1 cartridge bar code label has changed, which is detected during inventory. Only
the slots where the Tier 1 label has changed are audited.
Enough Tier 1 bar code labels have changed in a column to warrant an audit of the entire
column of HD slots.
An Inventory all tiers is requested through the TS4500 management GUI.

Important: We suggest that you limit the manual access of HD slots to the initial bulk
loading of the frame because of the length of time that is required to complete a full
inventory with an audit.

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The following time frames are typically required for the TS4500 tape library to audit
cartridges:
Less than 30 seconds for each HD slot.
Up to 10 minutes to inventory a column of full HD LTO slots.
Up to 8 minutes to inventory a column of full HD 3592 slots.
Performing a full inventory with an audit on a single HD frame can take more than 45
minutes, depending on the frame type.

Resetting the library

You can reset the TS4500 tape library control system if the library experiences a stopped
(hung) state. This action (Figure 4-117) resets the node cards in the library.

Figure 4-117 Reset library

A reset can take up to 3 minutes. It might require that you reconnect to the web server after
the reset is complete.

Rename library
You can rename the library by using the Actions menu and selecting Rename, as shown in
Figure 4-118.

Figure 4-118 Rename library

Using the beacon LED

Each frame with an I/O station has a beacon light-emitting diode (LED) that can be turned on
or off. You can use the beacon LED to identify a frame that is in service or needs service, or to
identify a frame for other reasons.

Select a frame with an I/O station. Then, select Actions Turn On Beacon or Actions
Turn Off Beacon, as shown in Figure 4-119 on page 212.

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 Figure 4-119 Turning on or off the beacon

Updating library firmware

Use the Firmware Update option to nondisruptively update the library firmware to use the
latest library enhancements. You can also use this option to update drive firmware.

The TS4500 tape library lets you update library firmware without scheduling downtime and
without interrupting job flow or reducing productivity.

A TS4500 tape library firmware upgrade is generally performed by the IBM service support
representative (SSR) if fixing a field issue or it is suggested by IBM. For customer-initiated
requests, the upgrade is the responsibility of the customer. Contact your IBM SSR with any
questions about a specific scenario, who is responsible for the upgrade, and whether there is
a charge.

Update Procedure
Obtain the library firmware package from IBM Support or from Fix Central at the following
website and install the package on your workstation:
http://www-933.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/

From the System page of the TS4500 management GUI, select Actions Firmware
Update, as shown in Figure 4-120.

Figure 4-120 Firmware Update

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On the File Upload window, browse to the library firmware image and click Open, as shown in
Figure 4-121.

Figure 4-121 File Upload

Note: The library firmware image file is named TS4500_WXYZ.afwz, where W, X, Y, and Z are
different numbers depending on the firmware version.

The Apply Library Firmware window opens. Click Yes to continue, as shown in Figure 4-122.

Figure 4-122 Firmware update confirmation

The firmware will be downloaded to the TS4500 tape library first and can take a few minutes.
Then, the update is started and the task pod, at the lower left of the System page, indicates
that the firmware update task is in progress. Monitor the status of the update from the Tasks
page by selecting Monitor Tasks, as shown in Figure 4-123 on page 214.

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 Figure 4-123 Firmware update status

You will lose connection after the firmware has upgraded. Log back in to the TS4500 Tape
and select Actions Events to display the status of the update.

Note: If the library firmware update stops (hangs), nondisruptively reset the library from
the System page by selecting Actions Reset Library and then try the firmware update
again.

Downloading statistics and logs

Click the Save icon on the toolbar to view a list of available downloads, including library logs,
component usage statistics, and library configuration information, as shown in Figure 4-124
on page 215.

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 Figure 4-124 Export files

The following files are available for download:

Library logs: Downloads a .zip file that includes event logs, servo logs, nonvolatile random
access memory (NVRAM) event logs, Fatal Exception logs, and so on.
Usage statistics: Downloads a comma-separated value (.csv) file that contains the usage
statistics of important library components.
System summary: Downloads a .csv file that lists the library properties and configuration
settings. The downloaded file name uses the following format where libraryname is the
name that you set for the library. The file name format is libraryname_YYYYMMDD.csv.

Note: It is helpful to download this file periodically to compare the library configuration
over time or for audit purposes.

4.8.2 Events
Events are information notices or warning and error alerts that provide details about the
library and library components. Use the Events page to view these events and to monitor their
status.

Event categories
Error, warning, and information-only events are displayed on this page. The events are
defined in order of severity.

Error
The error icon is a red circle containing a white X. The error icon is shown in Figure 4-125.

Figure 4-125 Error

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 Error events are the highest priority events and require immediate intervention. They are
identified by the error icon (a red circle containing a white X) in the Events table. Errors
indicate a hardware or communication failure that can impair library operations or cause
damage to the system.

Warning
The warning icon is a yellow triangle containing an exclamation mark, as shown in
Figure 4-126.

Figure 4-126 Warning

Warning events are the second highest priority events and require attention when time allows.
They are identified by the warning icon (a yellow triangle containing an exclamation mark) in
the Events table. Warnings indicate a problem that does not pose an immediate threat, but it
requires resolution to ensure that library operations continue smoothly.

Information
The information icon is a blue balloon containing the lowercase letter i, as shown in
Figure 4-127.

Figure 4-127 Information

Informational events are the lowest priority events and do not require corrective action. They
are identified by the information icon (a blue balloon containing a lowercase letter i) in the
Events table. Information-only events provide information about the library or library
operations, such as the user login and tape movements.

Monitoring events
The events displayed on the Events page are sorted first by severity and second by time. If
the Events table is full and a new event is generated, the oldest, inactive events are deleted
first. Figure 4-128 on page 217 shows the events list (or Events table).

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Figure 4-128 Events

Active events, displayed in color in the Events table, are events that are not yet fixed. Inactive
events, displayed in gray in the Events table, are events that are being addressed or that are
fixed. Use the Mark Inactive option to manually mark an event as inactive. Events can also be
marked inactive manually by an IBM SSR.

Only errors and warnings can be marked inactive. Information-only messages are not alerts
and therefore cannot be marked as inactive.

Select Actions Properties when a specific event is selected to view details about the
event. The Event Properties window includes a complete history of the event. If there is an
action that can be performed to resolve an error or warning event, a fix procedure is also
provided, as shown in Figure 4-129 on page 218.

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 Figure 4-129 Event details

View the status of each event in the State column. For events that require service, the State
column shows when a Call Home is generated, when the Call Home is complete, and when
the service action is complete.

If SNMP traps are enabled, notification messages are also sent to the SNMP server based on
the subscription level (error, warning, or information). Select Notifications from the Settings
page to manage SNMP traps and subscriptions.

Monitoring tape moves

Tape cartridge moves are displayed as information events. The default table sort displays all
information events last. Sort by location to see a history of moves by drive, I/O station, or
storage slot. Sort by time to see the most recent moves or moves on a specific date or at a
specific time.

Monitoring when tapes are moved, and where they are moved to and from, can be helpful to
view overall library activity. This view can also be helpful for diagnosing recurring problems by
using a filtered view of the Events table to display the most recent actions with any
component.

Events at a glance
If there are any active events, the event pod displays in the lower-right corner of the System
page, as shown in Figure 4-130 on page 219. The number next to the pod indicates the total
number of active events (both errors and warnings). The color indicates the highest level of
the active events. If it is red, at least one of the indicated events is an error. If it is yellow, the
most severe active event is a warning.

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Figure 4-130 Events pod

Hover over the events pod to see the location of the event, the relative time since the event
occurred in days (d.), hours (hr.), and minutes (min.), and a short description of the event.

Monitoring tasks
The Tasks page displays long-running actions, such as inventory and reset, that run in the
background while the library performs other operations. Use this page to monitor the progress
of tasks and to view task properties.

The Tasks table displays all active tasks. They are sorted first by state and second by time.
Tasks are removed from the table when they expire after a certain amount of time.

Highlight a task in the table and select Actions Monitor to view the status of the task, as
shown in Figure 4-131.

Figure 4-131 Task monitoring

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 Highlight a task in the table and select Actions Properties to view a complete description
of the task and the task history, as shown in Figure 4-132.

Note: If a long-running task stops (hangs) or appears to take more time than necessary,
you can reset the library and then start the task again. You can nondisruptively reset the
library by selecting Actions Reset to reset the library from the System page.

Figure 4-132 Task Properties

The task pod displays in the lower-left corner of the System page when no tasks are running.
The number next to the pod indicates the number of tasks. If no icon is displayed, there are no
active tasks. Hover over the task pod to see the three oldest running tasks that are sorted by
the time that they were created, as shown in Figure 4-133.

Figure 4-133 Task pod

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4.9 IBM Tape System Reporter
IBM Tape System Reporter (TSR) is an application that is installed on the integrated
management console (IMC) for data gathering and reporting for one or more tape libraries
and their tape drives.

The IBM Tape System Reporter application enables operators and administrators of the
TS4500 tape library to monitor and report on storage devices from any location in an
enterprise environment. This application communicates directly with the library to collect and
store pertinent data. The application then makes it possible to generate and view
performance trends.

The IBM Tape System Reporter application operates by collecting information from the
TS4500 tape library, aggregating the data in a database, and generating reports on demand.
You can generate a general SQL query or a custom report on the usage and performance of
tape cartridges, tape drives, and the tape library. The following reports are generated.

Mount history
Mount history statistics provide information about tape cartridges that have been mounted
and demounted from a drive. The Mount History report allows you to see a snapshot of what
the library and tape drives are doing and how they are performing. You can use this
information to help identify problems.

Library performance
Library performance statistics can help you determine the efficiency of your logical library
partitions, particularly if some logical libraries are used more heavily than others. Information
from the statistics can help you decide whether to partition your library again to increase
performance.

For more information about IBM Tape System Reporter, see the user guide that is available
from this web page:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S4000680

4.10 Tape System Library Manager (TSLM)

Tape System library Manager (TSLM) software provides consolidation and simplification
benefits in an Open Systems IBM TS4500 tape library environment.

TSLM provides a resource management layer between applications, such as IBM Tivoli
Storage Manager and the tape library hardware. TSLM decouples tape resources from
applications. This capability simplifies the aggregation and sharing of tape resources.

TSLM can combine the capacity of multiple TS4500 and TS3500 libraries into a single
reservoir of tape storage that can be managed from a single point. This capability allows more
effective management, monitoring, and reporting of the use of tape storage resources for new
and existing TS4500 and TS3500 systems.

TSLM is software that is designed to exceed todays tape storage management challenges for
various customers that are involved in High Performance Computing (HPC) environments,
such as oil and gas exploration and genomic analysis, where dozens of tape libraries and
hundreds of tape drives must be shared and managed to back up and archive petabytes of
data at the lowest cost possible.

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 The IBM TS4500, TS3500, Tape System Library Manager, and Tivoli Storage Manager are
the ideal solutions for these customers.

TSLM provides the following benefits:

Consolidated, mainframe-class media management services
Centralized repository, access control, and administration
Management beyond physical library boundaries:
Access to multiple TS3500 or TS4500 tape libraries as a single library image.
The libraries can be separate (at SAN distances) or connected in a shuttle complex
(TS3500 tape library only).
Dynamic sharing of resources across heterogeneous application boundaries
Security features to allow or prevent application access to tapes:
Helps to enable a common scratch pool and private pools for every application.
Secures the usage and visibility.
Policy-based drive and cartridge allocation
Policy-based media lifecycle management
3494 emulation
Emulation of an IBM 3494 library on top of an attached IBM TS3500 or TS4500 tape
library.

For more information about TSLM, see the IBM Tape System Library Manager Users Guide,
GA32-2208:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S7004001

4.11 Remote support

Remote support for the TS4500 tape library involves the use of a Call Home feature to detect
and solve problems. Also, remote support requires several important security functions.

Optional remote support is available for the TS4500 tape library through its Call Home
capability. The Call Home feature uses the integrated management console (IMC) to report
failures that are detected by the library or a tape drive. Whenever a failure is detected, Call
Home sends detailed error information to IBM Support. The IBM service support
representative (SSR) can then prepare an action plan to handle the problem before traveling
to the library. The library might also periodically send support information, such as
configuration, library, and drive code versions and error logs, to IBM.

The Call Home feature of the TS4500 tape library has three different, but related, capabilities:
Problem Call Home, Heartbeat Call Home, and Test Call Home. The TS4500 tape library
sends data files that might be helpful to IBM Support Center personnel for all three types of
Call Home functions. These data files include library error logs and configuration information,
such as the Machine Reported Product Data (MRPD) log. The MRPD file contains the
following information about the machine (library):
Number of frames and drives
Model and serial number of each frame
Type and serial number of each drive
Code version of the library and each drive
Any machine-detectable features, such as additional I/O stations and capacity expansion

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 If a Problem Call Home is initiated, the library also sends the tape library logs and drive logs
that relate to the problem.

Problem Call Home

The TS4500 tape library or one of its drives detects a problem and the library initiates a Call
Home operation. This Call Home operation creates a Problem Management Record (PMR) in
the IBM Remote Technical Assistance Information Network (IBM RETAIN). This single page
of text data can help the IBM Support Center or SSR determine an action plan and a list of
parts (called field replaceable units (FRUs)).

Heartbeat Call Home

The TS4500 tape library sends the Heartbeat Call Home on a scheduled basis to ensure that
the Call Home function operates correctly. By default, the Heartbeat Call Home is sent once a
week, one hour after a power cycle, and one hour after a code update completes.

Test Call Home

When servicing the library, the SSR can issue a Test Call Home operation to RETAIN from the
TS4500 management GUI. The library allows the SSR to include drive dumps in the Test Call
Home for analysis. In this way, a drive dump can be accessed by IBM Support Center
personnel through the Call Home database.

4.11.1 Remote support through a system console

A system console is a service tool through which the TS4500 tape library provides remote
support. The integrated management console (IMC) can be used as a service console with
the TS4500 tape library. Similar in function to the IBM TotalStorage System Console (TSSC),
the IMC comes installed with a set of software tools to assist in both the local service and
remote support of the attached TS4500 tape library. Table 4-8 lists the system console
features that can be ordered for the library.

Table 4-8 System console and remote support features

Feature code Supported models Customer setup unit Description
supported models (CSU)

2735 L25 and L55 No IMC non-broadband

Call Home

The default method used by the library for Call Home support is a broadband connection
using the Electronic Customer Care (ECC) Call Home function through the system console.
However, if preferred, it is possible to order Feature Code 2735 (IMC non-broadband Call
Home) to use a direct modem connection instead.

To perform an ECC Call Home operation through a system console, the TS4500 tape library
sends Call Home information across a private Ethernet connection to the system console.
The system console then performs the ECC Call Home operation and sends the information
to the IBM Remote Technical Assistance Information Network (RETAIN) through the system
consoles modem or Ethernet (broadband) connection.
The IMC is preconfigured for remote support with the TS4500 tape library. The IMC also
comes equipped with an RJ45 port that can be used to connect an external network cable for
remote support. Table 4-9 on page 224 presents the capabilities of remote support with a
system console.

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 Table 4-9 Remote support capabilities
Location Event support Support

Customer site Call Home events Error initiated

Heartbeat (regular interval)
Test

System console support Error-initiated problem reporting for

capability up to 43 subsystems
Staged, error-specific data gathering
Subsystem and system console
heartbeat reporting
Wellness checking
Log file storage (daily)
Code image and documentation
repository (from media and RETAIN
Fix Distribution Library)

System console and remote Code image broadcast

support service tools Call Home event log review
End-of-call completion report

IBM Support System console remote Authenticated, secure remote access

access Simultaneous call in and Call Home
Data transmission (TCP/IP)
supported

IBM Call Home database Always available (24 x 7) access by

IBM Support staff
Error analysis and search capability

4.11.2 Remote support security

The system console provides Ethernet connectivity through a private internal network. This
section describes the security design for remote support of the network-attached devices.

Only one modem can be attached to the IMC. The system console provides Point-to-Point
Protocol (PPP) connectivity through the modems to the private Ethernet network.

The system console also provides optional Ethernet outbound connectivity through the
customers network to the IBM service support system, RETAIN. All inbound communication
over this connection is restricted. The system console uses the following protocols to port
numbers:
HTTPS: Port 443
HTTP: Port 80
Domain Name System (DNS): Port 53

For outbound and bidirectional data to and from RETAIN, the system console uses the ports
(by default) as shown in Table 4-10 on page 225. You can modify the port numbers using the
TS4500 management GUI.

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Table 4-10 Default system console ports for outbound and bidirectional data to and from RETAIN
Port Type of data Direction Protocol

67/68 Dynamic Host Outbound User Datagram

Configuration Protocol Protocol (UDP)
(DHCP)

80 HTTP Bidirectional Transmission Control

Protocol (TCP)

161/162 SNMP Outbound TCP

443 Secure Sockets Layer Bidirectional TCP

(SSL)

1443 Tivoli Key Lifecycle Outbound TCP

Manager (TKLM) or
IBM Security Key
Lifecycle Manager for
z/OS (SKLM) server
(Library-managed
encryption (LME) only)

3801 TKLM/IBM SKLM Outbound TCP

server (LME only)

389 Lightweight Directory Bidirectional TCP and UDP

Access Protocol
(LDAP)

636 LDAP Bidirectional TCP and UDP

88 Kerberos Bidirectional TCP and UDP

443 HTTPS Bidirectional TCP

Dial-out security features of the IMC

Dial-out is used by the Call Home feature to send service-related information from the
attached systems to the IBM service support system, RETAIN, and to optionally send a pager
message to a customer-designated number. Dial-out is available through the system console
and the modem. The following dial-out security properties are available for the attached
systems:
Dial-out is from the customer location to the IBM connection point. The IBM service
support system (RETAIN) does not initiate connections to the attached systems.
Dial-out through the system console can either be over a modem connection or over an
outbound Ethernet connection to the customer network. All outbound traffic is limited to
HTTP, HTTPS, and Domain Name System (DNS) information. All service-related data is
communicated using HTTPS and is therefore encrypted.
The data exchanged between the attached systems and RETAIN is service-related data.
The protocol used is specific to this application and not publicly available.
On the first data exchange of each transmission, RETAIN validates that the calling system
is entitled to service. If the calling system is not validated, it is disconnected.
The default setting for the Call Home feature is enabled. The Call Home feature can be
disabled by an IBM SSR.

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 None of the customer data stored on the tape or in memory for the TS4500 tape library is
transmitted or accessed in a Call Home session. Call Home is enabled or disabled through
the service menu of the TS4500 management GUI. When properly configured, Call Home
uses an IBM Global Services secure network or an Internet connection. A unique account
code is used that establishes connections only to RETAIN.

Dial-in security features of the IMC

Dial-in is used by IBM SSRs to log on to the system console and provide service support. All
dial-in connectivity to the system console is through either a modem or broadband
connection, which restricts all incoming traffic. Separate logon IDs are required for access to
each attached system.

Note: The TS4500 tape library does not support dial-in. Only the IMC supports dial-in.

The system console supports the following data security requirements when correctly
configured:
Customer data, stored on tape or in memory, cannot be transmitted or accessed in remote
support sessions.
Remote dial-in is enabled or disabled by the customer using the TS4500 management
GUI. Remote dial-in is disabled, by default. When remote dial-in is enabled, it is enabled
for 24 hours, by default.
Remote dial-in requires a password for access. The password is managed by the
customer. The default setting for dial-in is no password required. A password can be
specified by the customer and set by the IBM SSR.

Note: The IMC and TSSC both run system console code, so all of the TSSC functions are
integrated into the IMC. The security requirements for the IMC are the same as the security
requirements for the TSSC.

Port information for firewall environments

Table 4-11 on page 227 shows the only ports that are required to be opened on the firewall for
environments where the tape configuration is separated from the LAN-attached hosts and
web clients by a firewall. All other ports can be closed.

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Table 4-11 Port information for firewall environments
Function Port Direction (from Protocol
library)

Library operations 3494 Bidirectional TCP

TotalStorage 80 Inbound TCP

Specialist

SNMP traps 161/162 Bidirectional UDP

Encryption Key 1443 Outbound SSL

Manager

Encryption Key 3801 Outbound TCP

Manager

LDAP 389 Bidirectional TCP and UDP

LDAP 636 Bidirectional TCP and UDP

Kerberos 88 Bidirectional TCP and UDP

HTTPS 443 Bidirectional TCP

Note: The system console uses the following ports:

HTTPS: Port 443
HTTP: Port 80
DNS: Port 53

Port information communications can be initiated either by the tape library or by the host.
Typically, the library only initiates a connection when responding to the host; however, in the
case of unsolicited messages, such as statistics notifications and operator interventions, the
library initiates a connection through port 3494. If the library needs to make a connection to
the host, it chooses a temporary port and uses that port to make an outbound connection to a
3494 listening port on the host. When the host has a message to deliver to the library, it
chooses its own ephemeral port by which to make an outbound connection to listening port
3494 on the library manager. The connection is only maintained for the duration required to
pass a single message, and then it is disabled.

Table 4-11 describes the minimum level of connectivity required to perform library operations.
The following ports can be opened on the firewall, but are not necessary to have full
functionality:
The standard HTTP port, 80, allows inbound communication to the library from the
TS4500 management GUI.
Ports 161 and 162 are the standard ports for sending SNMP traps. SNMP traps can be
sent from the TS4500 tape library or from the IMC. The tape library can be configured to
send traps to SNMP target machines. In this case, the firewall needs to allow outbound
connections from the library from its port 161 to port 162 on the listening SNMP target
machine.

Figure 4-134 on page 228 illustrates all of the external communication connections to the
TS4500 tape library control system.

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 Figure 4-134 External communication connections to the TS4500 tape library control system

The host interface is provided by the drives. The library communicates with the drives through
the Library/Drive Interface. The Ethernet port and modem port do not have any direct access
to the Library/Drive Interface. All communication between the various interfaces is through the
library control system.

All library communication requires explicit support by the library firmware running in the
library control system. The library firmware does not provide capability for any of the following
functions:
Answering an incoming call to the modem
Communications between the Ethernet port and the modem port
Communications between the Ethernet port and the TS4500 management GUI
Communications between the TS4500 management GUI and the modem port
Accessing data from tape cartridges through the Library/Drive Interface
Sending or receiving data from tape cartridges through any port

Security considerations when using the TS4500 management GUI

Remote support security for the TS4500 tape library through a system console when using
the management GUI is described.

The management GUI does not allow any access to customer data, and it does not allow FTP
or Telnet type operations. It only provides those functions that are specifically coded in the
library firmware. The only files that it can offload are library logs, drive logs, and certain usage
and error statistics files. It cannot be used to read or write a customer cartridge or otherwise
access customer data.

The management GUI allows the customer to set up an administrator password that is
required to use the management GUI to perform any library task. The management GUI also
provides several levels of access through various preset roles.

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The following list presents potential security concerns when using the management GUI:
A management GUI user might move a cartridge from one location to another within the
library, potentially confusing a host application or making a cartridge unavailable by
moving it to a different partition.
A user can reconfigure the library, possibly causing problems at the hosts because of
changes in partitioning or device IDs.
A remote user can update library or drive firmware. However, because the library and
drives ignore any firmware that they do not recognize, the only exposure is to loading
firmware that is not the latest level.

These security concerns can be addressed by using the password, user role, and
authentication features that are provided by the management GUI, and also by enabling
SNMP audit logging. When SNMP audit logging is enabled, the library sends notifications
when certain events occur in the library.

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 5

Chapter 5. Command-line interface (CLI)

This chapter describes the TS4500 command-line interface (CLI) in the following areas:
CLI installation
CLI commands categorized by management function
Commands

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5.1 TS4500 command-line interface summary
The TS4500 command-line interface (CLI) program enables access to TS4500 tape library
functions through commands.

The following TS4500 tape library CLI commands are available:

assignDataCartridges
batch
bulkAssignDataCartridges
bulkAssignDataCartridgesByLL
codeUpdate
createBEP
createKeyLabelMapping
createVolserRanges
deleteBEP
deleteKeyLabelMapping
deleteVolserRanges
destageDataCartridges
downloadLog
downloadPropertiesFile
downloadSnapshot
driveCodeUpdate
editBEP
editKeyLabelMapping
getVIOStatus
modifyAdvancedEncSettings
modifyFibreChannelSettings
modifyVolserRanges
modifyVolserReporting
moveFromAllDrives
moveFromDrive
moveToDrive
prestageDataCartridges
removeDataCartridges
resetDrive
resetNodeCards
restoreConfiguration
saveConfiguration
setAutoEjectCleaningCarts
setDrivePortsId
setLibraryTime
setMaximumVIOCartridges
setNMADetection
setRolePermissions
setScannerSpeed
setSlotOffline
setSlotOnline
setSSL
showQueuedExports
viewAccessor
viewBEP
viewCleaningCartridges
viewDataCartridges
viewDriveDetails

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 viewDriveSummary
viewDriveVPD
viewFibreChannel
viewIoStation
viewKeyLabelMapping
viewLogicalLibraries
viewLogicalLibraryDetails
viewNodeCards
viewOfflineComponents
viewRolePermissions
viewRoles
viewSnapshots
viewSystemSummary
viewSystemSummaryDetails
viewUsers
viewVolserRanges
viewVolserRangesByLL

CLI commands instruct the system to perform specific data cartridge management, cleaning
cartridge management, and service-oriented procedures.

Many of the procedures that are started with CLI commands cannot be started through the
TS4500 management GUI.

5.2 Install the CLI

Download the license and CLI from the TS4500 Command Line Interface web page:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S4001255

You can run the CLI from any directory. However, it is simplest to run it from the directory
where the TS4500CLI.jar file is stored. Running it from that directory enables you to execute
the CLI commands without entering the path name of the TS4500CLI.jar file. However, if you
run the CLI from any other directory, you must include the entire path name of the
TS4500CLI.jar file as a part of the command.

If you run the CLI from the directory where the TS4500CLI.jar file is stored, your command
looks like this example:
java -jar TS4500CLI.jar -ip [LCC ip] -u [username] -p [password] --[cli_command]

Running from any other directory, your command looks like this example:
java -jar TS4500CLI.jar "C:\[pathname_of_ts4500cli.jar]\TS4500CLI.jar" -ip [LCC
ip] -u [username] -p [password] --[cli_command]

Note: If Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is enabled on the TS4500 tape library, you need to
add the --ssl parameter to the command after the password:
java -jar TS4500CLI.jar -ip [LCC ip] -u [username] -p [password] --ssl
--[CLI_command]

Commands categorized by management function

The TS4500 tape library commands are categorized by management function and listed in
Table 5-1 on page 234.

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 Table 5-1 TS4500 CLI commands categorized by management function
Management function Command usage Command

Data cartridges Assigns data cartridges to a logical assignDataCartridges

library

Assigns cartridges in bulk instead of bulkAssignDataCartridges

one at a time

Assigns cartridges from the same bulkAssignDataCartridgesByLL

logical library in bulk instead of one at
a time

Moves cartridges from cartridge destageDataCartridges

cache locations to high-density slots

Ejects all cartridges moveFromAllDrives

Ejects a cartridge from a drive moveFromDrive

Mounts a specified cartridge to the moveToDrive

specified drive

Moves cartridges from high-density prestageDataCartridges

slots to cartridge cache locations

Removes the data cartridges to the removeDataCartridges

I/O station

Lists high-level information for all of viewDataCartridges

the data cartridges in the library

Cleaning cartridges Sets the auto eject expired cleaning setAutoEjectCleaningCarts

cartridges flag in the library

Lists high-level information for all of viewCleaningCartridges

the cleaning cartridges in the library

CLI Performs actions specified within a batch

file

Drives Cleans a given drive cleanDrive

Sets ports speed and topology for modifyFibreChannelSettings

the given drive

Power-cycles a specified drive resetDrive

Sets the ports IDs for a specified setDrivePortsId

drive

Lists the high-level details of a viewDriveDetails

specific drive

Lists the high-level details of all the viewDriveSummary

drives in the library

Displays vital product data (VPD) viewDriveVPD

information for all drives

Displays the Fibre Channel (FC) viewFibreChannel

settings for both ports in each drive

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Management function Command usage Command

Encryption Key Creates a bar code encryption policy createBEP

Managers/Bar code
encryption policy (BEP) Edits a bar code encryption policy editBEP

Deletes a bar code encryption policy deleteBEP

Displays a list of all the VOLSER viewBEP

ranges showing the BEP settings

Key label mapping Creates a key label mapping createKeyLabelMapping

Edits a key label mapping editKeyLabelMapping

Deletes a key label mapping deleteKeyLabelMapping

Displays the list of available key viewKeyLabelMapping

labels

Logical libraries Get and display the status of the getVIOStatus

virtual I/O (VIO) flag on the library

Modifies the advanced encryption modifyAdvancedEncSettings

settings for a logical library

Modifies the VOLSER reporting value modifyVolserReporting

to host (6 or 8)

Updates the maximum number of setMaximumVIOCartridges

virtual I/O slots for the logical library

Sets flag to Show/Hide (true or showQueuedExports

false) queued exports

Lists all the logical libraries viewLogicalLibraries

Views the detailed information about viewLogicalLibraryDetails

a specific logical library

Security Sets the SSL flag to Enabled or setSSL

Disabled

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 Management function Command usage Command

Service Service updates for the library codeUpdate

firmware

Downloads the .zip file with all of the downloadLog

logs

Downloads the properties file (IBM downloadPropertiesFile

TotalStorage System Console
(TSSC) file)

Downloads snapshots downloadSnapshot

Updates the drive firmware driveCodeUpdate

Restores the configuration database restoreConfiguration

to the library

Saves the configuration database to saveConfiguration

the users computer

Sets scanner speed setScannerSpeed

Sets a given slot offline setSlotOffline

Sets a given slot online SetSlotOnline

Views offline slots viewOfflineComponents

Displays the list of available viewSnapshots

snapshots

System Resets all specified node cards resetNodeCards

Sets the library date, time, and time setLibraryTime

zone to that of the server on which
the CLI is running

Sets the No Motion Allowed (NMA) setNMADetection

detection flag in the library

Shows the accessors status and viewAccessor

usage statistics

Lists the high-level details of all of the viewIoStation

cartridges in the I/O station

Displays the information on the node viewNodeCards

cards

Displays the physical library system viewSystemSummary

summary

Displays the physical library system viewSystemSummaryDetails

summary for the specified frame

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 Management function Command usage Command

Users and roles Revise the existing permissions for a setRolePermissions

specified role

Displays a list of all of the viewRolePermissions

permissions for a specified role

Displays a list of all of the defined viewRoles

roles in the library

Displays a list of all of the users in viewUsers

the library

VOLSER ranges Creates new VOLSER ranges createVolserRanges

Deletes all of the VOLSER ranges deleteVolserRanges

with the file

Allows you to modify the logical modifyVolserRanges

library, media type, and the flag to
enable the VOLSER range only for
new cartridges

Shows all of the VOLSER ranges in viewVolserRanges

the physical library

Shows all of the VOLSER ranges in a viewVolserRangesByLL

specific logical library

5.3 Commands
The command syntax and examples are shown.

If the CLI is run from the directory where the TS4500CLI.jar file is stored, the command looks
like this example:
java -jar TS4500CLI.jar -ip [LCC ip] -u [username] -p [password] --[cli_command]

If the command is run from any other directory, the command looks like this example:
java -jar TS4500CLI.jar "C:\[pathname_of_ts4500cli.jar]\TS4500CLI.jar" -ip [LCC
ip] -u [username] -p [password] --[cli_command]

We only show the [cli_command] section of the command in the following section. An
example of a full command is shown in Example 5-1.

Example 5-1 Command example

C:\TS4500>java -jar TS4500CLI.jar -ip 10.1.1.37 -u Redbook -p RedB00ks
--viewSystemSummary

Note: If SSL is enabled on the TS4500 tape library, you need to add the --ssl parameter
to the command after the password:

java -jar TS4500CLI.jar -ip [LCC ip] -u [username] -p [password] --ssl

--[CLI_command]

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 batch
Use the batch command to instruct the system to perform multiple commands that are
specified in a file.

The command uses this syntax:

batch filename.txt

The batch command receives a text file with one or more command operations as input. The
text file is in the following format:
--commandName [commandParameters]

--next commandName [commandParameters]

Each line in the text file is interpreted as a command. When the batch command is executed
successfully, the system returns the output that corresponds to the successful execution of
each command listed in the input file to your display.

Example 5-2 instructs the system to execute all of the commands that are contained in the
todays_batch.txt file.

Example 5-2 Batch command

batch todays_batch.txt

bulkAssignDataCartridges
Use the bulkAssignDataCartridges command to assign cartridges in bulk to a logical library,
rather than assigning cartridges one at a time. You can bulk-assign up to 100 cartridges to a
common logical library.

The command uses this syntax:

bulkAssignDataCartridges filename.txt, Logical_library_name

This command receives a text file with one or more assign operations as input. Each line in
the file is interpreted as an assign operation. The input file is in the following format,
[F,C,R,T] #1 or VOLSER, as shown in Example 5-3. F = frame, C = column, R = row, and
T = tier.

Example 5-3 Todays_bulk_assigns.txt file

F1,C2,R8,T0
F2,C2,R8,T0
F3,C2,R8,T0
BT1956L6
BT1957L6

The logical library name (assignment destination) is the same for all of the entries.

Example 5-4 instructs the system to execute the assignment of cartridges that are contained
in the todays_bulk_assigns.txt file.

Example 5-4 bulkAssignDataCartridges

bulkAssignDataCartridges todays_bulk_assigns.txt, LibTest

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bulkAssignDataCartridgesByLL
Use the bulkAssignDataCartridgesByLL command to assign, in bulk, cartridges from a
common logical library source to multiple logical library destinations. The
bulkAssignDataCartridgesByLL is faster than the bulkAssignDataCartridges command,
because the system needs to search in only one logical library source.

The command uses this syntax:

bulkAssignDataCartridgesByLL filename.txt

This command receives as input, a text file, with one or more assign operations. Each line in
the file is interpreted as an assign operation. The input file is in the following format:
[F,C,R,T] #1, or VOLSER and destination logical library name, as shown in Example 5-5.

Example 5-5 todays_bulk_assignsLL.txt

F1,C2,R8,T0, testltolib1
F2,C2,R8,T0, testltolib2
F3,C2,R8,T0, testltolib1
BT1957L6, testltolib1
BA1955L6, testltolib2

Example 5-6 shows an example of this command.

Example 5-6 bulkAssignDataCartridgesByLL

bulkAssignDataCartridgesByLL todays_bulk_assignsLL.txt

codeUpdate
Use the codeUpdate command to update the library firmware. (To update the firmware in a
specific drive, use the driveCodeUpdate command or use the TS4500 management GUI.)

The command uses this syntax:

codeUpdate filename of firmware image

When the codeUpdate command is executed successfully, the system returns output to your
display as shown in Example 5-7.

Example 5-7 codeupdate

codeUpdate TS4500_1100-O4Q.afwz
Example codeUpdate output
Name: TS4500_1100-04Q.afwz
>>>Uploading file..
............................................................
Done

createBEP
Use the createBEP command to create a cartridges encryption policy. You must run the
viewKeyLabelMapping command before running this command to see the key label mapping
index number of the cartridges to have the encryption policy.

The command uses this syntax:

createBEP VOLSER_start,VOLSER_end, logical_library_name, media_type,
klm_index_1,klm_index_2

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 The following explanations relate to the command syntax:
VOLSER_start The volume serial number that starts the series of cartridges to
have the encryption policy.
VOLSER_end The volume serial number that ends the series of cartridges to
have the encryption policy.
logical_library_name The name of the logical library that contains the series of cartridges
to have the encryption policy.
media_type The media type of the cartridges to have the encryption policy. The
following values are valid values for media type LTO 3592.
klm_index_1 The key label mapping index number of the cartridges to have the
encryption policy.
klm_index_2 This parameter is an optional value to use if you want to create
encryption policies for cartridges in a second index.
createBEP When the createBEP command is executed successfully, the
system returns output to your display.

Example 5-8 creates a cartridges encryption policy for the VOLSER range TT2000 - TT3000 in
the test1 logical library for the 3592 cartridges that are referenced in index 1.

Example 5-8 createBEP

createBEP TT2000,TT3000,test1,3592,1
The cartridge encryption policy was created successfully

createKeyLabelMapping
Use the createKeyLabelMapping command to create a key label mapping.

The command uses this syntax:

createKeyLabelMapping keyLabelFrom,keyModeFrom,keyLabelTo

The following explanations relate to the command syntax:

keyLabelFrom is a string that cannot be repeated in the list of key labels. The maximum
length of this string is 50 characters.
keyModeFrom is a parameter with the following possible values:
Wrapped-Hash
Wrapped-Default (Specifying this value for the keyModeFrom parameter disables the
keyLabelTo parameter, and it is not necessary to specify a string value for the
keyLabelTo parameter.)
Wrapped-Clear
keyLabelTo is a string. The maximum length of this string is 50 characters.

When the createKeyLabelMapping command is executed successfully, the system returns

output to your display. See Example 5-9, which instructs the system to create a mapping from
the key label START to the key label END using the wrapped-hash key mode.

Example 5-9 createKeyLabelMapping

createKeyLabelMapping START,Wrapped-Hash,END
The Key Label Mapping was created successfully

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createVolserRanges
Use the createVolserRanges command to create one or more new VOLSER ranges. This
task is a long-running task. The CLI shows the percentage of task completion while the task
progresses.

The command uses this syntax:

createVolserRanges filename.txt

The createVolserRanges command receives a text file with one or more VOLSER ranges as
input. Each line of the input file is interpreted as a VOLSER range. The input file is in the
following format:

startRange,endRange,LLName,mediaType,Enable

The following parameter information is required:

startRange is the starting VOLSER in the range to be created.
endRange is the ending VOLSER in the range to be created.
LLName is the name of the logical library.
mediaType is LTO or 3592.
TRUE/FALSE:
TRUE = Enable this range for new cartridges only.
FALSE = Do not enable this range for new cartridges only.

As each line of the input file executes successfully and each VOLSER range is created, the
system returns the results to your display.

Example 5-10 gives an example of the createVolserRanges input file.

Example 5-10 volser_ranges.txt

UAA9RH,UBB9RH,Library1,3592,FALSE

Example 5-11 uses the input file to instruct the system to create the VOLSER range that
starts with UAA9RH and ends with UBB9RH in logical library 1 for the 3592 frame. This VOLSER
range is not enabled for new cartridges.

Example 5-11 createVolserRanges

createVolserRanges volser_ranges.txt
The Volser Range was created successfully
Done

deleteBEP
Use the deleteBEP command to delete a cartridges encryption policy. You must run the
viewBEP command before running this command to see the lists of valid indexes.

The command uses this syntax:

deleteBEP index

Example 5-12 on page 242 shows a command that instructs the system to delete the BEP for
index 1. It is necessary to run the viewBEP command to see the index number.

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 Example 5-12 deleteBEP
deleteBEP 1
The cartridge encryption policy was deleted successfully

deleteKeyLabelMapping
Use the deleteKeyLabelMapping command to delete a key label mapping. You must run the
viewKeyLabelMapping command before running this command to see the index of the key
label mapping that you want to delete.

The command uses this syntax:

deleteKeyLabelMapping index

When the deleteKeyLabelMapping command is executed successfully, the system returns

output to your display, as shown in Example 5-13.

Example 5-13 deleteKeyLabelMapping

deleteKeyLabelMapping 1
The Key Label Mapping was deleted successfully

deleteVolserRanges
Use the deleteVolserRanges command to delete VOLSER ranges. This task is a long-running
task.

The command uses this syntax:

deleteVolserRanges filename.txt

The deleteVolserRanges command receives a text file with one or more VOLSER ranges as
input. Each line of the input file is interpreted as a VOLSER range to be deleted. The input file
is in the following format: LLName, startRange, endRange input file. The following
explanations relate to the input file:
LLName is the name of the logical library.
startRange is the starting VOLSER in the range to be deleted.
endRange is the ending VOLSER in the range to be deleted.

Example 5-14 shows an example of a deleteVolserRanges input file. The example input file
instructs the system to delete the VOLSER that starts with TUU9RH and ends with TXX9RH from
logical library 1.

Example 5-14 ranges_to_delete.txt

Library 1,TUU9RH,TXX9RH

Example 5-15 show the command. As each line of the input file executes successfully and
each VOLSER range is deleted, the system returns the results to your display.

Example 5-15 deleteVolserRanges

deleteVolserRanges ranges_to_delete.txt
The Volser Range was removed successfully
Done

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destageDataCartridges
Use the destageDataCartridges command to move cartridges from their cartridge cache
locations (as specified in a text file) to a high-density slot. (This command is only for
high-density libraries, and it requires that all data cartridges that are being destaged are in
Tier 0.)

This command uses this syntax: destageDataCartridges filename.txt

The destageDataCartridges function receives a text file with one or more destage operations
as input. The filename.txt variable specifies the file name of the input file. The text file is in one
of the following formats:
From a storage location: [F,C,R,T], Logical library name
VOLSER (instead of F,C,R,T): [VOLSER], Logical Library name

Each line in the text file is interpreted as a destage operation. In the text file, the data
cartridge location can be specified with the [F,C,R,T] location or the VOLSER.

Note: All cartridges that are being destaged must be in Tier 0.

Example 5-16 shows a destageDataCartridges input file with the F,C,R,T reference. In the
first line of the input file, the data cartridge in frame 1, column 2, row 8, tier 0 is destaged from
the testltolib logical library. In the second line, the data cartridge in frame 1, column 3, row
18, tier 5 is destaged from the lib2 logical library.

Example 5-16 Input file with F,C,R,T reference

F1,C2,R8,T0, testltolib
F1,C3,R18,T5, lib2

Example 5-17 shows destageDataCartridges input file with a VOLSER reference. In the first
line of the input file, the data cartridge in VOLSER UAA9RHL5 is destaged from the testltolib
logical library. In the second line, the data cartridge in VOLSER UBB9RHL5 is destaged from
the lib2 logical library.

Example 5-17 Input file with VOLSER reference

VOLSER UAA9RHL5, testltolib
VOLSER UBB9RHL5, lib2

Example 5-18 gives an example of the destageDataCartridges command. When the

destageDataCartridges command is executed successfully, the system returns output to your
display. The destageDataCartridges command instructs the system to destage the data
cartridges from the appropriate library location based on the information in the destage.txt
input file.

Example 5-18 destageDataCartridges

destageDataCartridges destage.txt
The cartridge [location] was moved successfully. Next element...
...
Done

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 downloadLog
Use the downloadLog command to download a .zip file with the logs from all of the node
cards. This command is useful for troubleshooting.

The command uses this syntax:

downloadLog

The downloadLog command does not have any required parameters. It downloads all of the
logs for all of the libraries. When the command is executed successfully, the system returns
the output to your display, as shown in Example 5-19.

Example 5-19 downloadLog

downloadLog
Downloading... [completed] / [totalSize] has been downloaded.
The log file: "TS4500_FWLOGS_[yyyy-MM-dd_hh.mm.ss].zip has been downloaded.

downloadPropertiesFile
Use the downloadPropertiesFile command to download the properties file (TSSC file).

The command uses this syntax:

downloadPropertiesFile

The downloadPropertiesFile does not have any required parameters. When the command is
executed successfully, the system returns the output to your display, as shown in
Example 5-20.

Example 5-20 downloadPropertiesFile

downloadPropertiesFile
Downloading... [completed] / [totalSize] has been downloaded.
The file: ""LIBLG_01_VP_[yyyy-MM-dd_hh.mm.ss] has been downloaded.

downloadSnapshot
Use the downloadSnapshot command to display a list of all available snapshots in the library.
You must run the viewSnapshots command before you run the downloadSnapshot command to
display a current list of indexes.

The command uses this syntax:

downloadSnapshot index

The index is the index number of the snapshot that is to be downloaded. (The index numbers
are displayed with the viewSnapshots command.)

The snapshot file is downloaded to the same directory where the CLI is running. When the
downloadSnapshot command is executed successfully, the system returns output to your
display, as shown in Example 5-21.

Example 5-21 downloadSnapshot

downloadSnapshot 1
Downloading... [completed] / [totalSize] has been downloaded.
..
The snapshot file: "TS4500_Snapshot_01122013.zip has been downloaded.

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driveCodeUpdate
Use the driveCodeUpdate command to update the firmware in a specified drive or specified
list of drives.

The command uses this syntax:

driveCodeUpdate Filename of firmware image -l F # C # R #, F # C # R # --reset
reset_option

The list of drives that you want to update must be preceded by an -l. Specify the drive
locations of the drives that you want to update. Each drive location must be delimited by a
comma. However, do not insert commas between the frame #, column #, and row #. The
number sign (#) variables in the syntax have the following values:
F# Frame number of the drive to be updated
C# Column number of the drive to be updated
R# Row number of the drive to be updated
--reset Reset method for the drive after the code has been updated

The following values are the valid values for the reset parameter:
IMMEDIATE The reset is done immediately after the code is on the drive. The drive
must be empty before the update. If the drive has a tape before you
perform an IMMEDIATE reset, execute the moveFromDrive command to
eject a cartridge from the drive.
UNLOAD The reset is done after the drive is unloaded.
MANUAL A manual reset must be done to activate the code.

When the command is executed successfully, the driveCodeUpdate command instructs the
system to update the drives in the list. The system returns output to your display.
Example 5-22 instructs the system to update the drives in frame 1, column 4, row 2, and
frame 1, column 4, row 3 using the code update contained in the TS4500_1100-O4Q.afwz file.

Example 5-22 driveCodeUpdate

driveCodeUpdate TS4500_1100-O4Q.afwz -l F1C4R2,F1C4R3 --reset IMMEDIATE
The code update has started
Name: LTO6_DAQM.fcp_fh.fmrz
>>>Uploadling file..
............................................................
Done

editBEP
Use the editBEP command to edit a cartridges encryption policy. You must run the
viewKeyLabelMapping and the viewBEP commands before running this command to see the
lists of valid indexes.

The command uses this syntax:

editBEP index -KLM1 # -BEP true/false -KLM2 #

The following explanations relate to the syntax:

index The index number of the cartridges encryption policy to be edited. It is
necessary to run the viewBEP command to see a current list of valid
index numbers.

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 -KLM1 The index number of the key label mapping that contains the
encryption policy to be edited. It is necessary to run the
viewKeyLabelMapping command to see a current list of valid index
numbers.
-KLM2 An optional parameter to use if you want to edit encryption policies in a
second key label mapping index.
-BEP A flag to enable BEP (value is true or false).

When the editBEP command is executed successfully, the system returns output to your
display. Example 5-23 shows the command that updates the cartridges encryption policy in
BEP index 1, key label mapping index 3 with BEP not enabled.

Example 5-23 editBEP

editBEP 1 KLM1 3 BEP false
The cartridge encryption policy was updated successfully

editKeyLabelMapping
Use the editKeyLabelMapping command to edit a key label mapping. You must run the
viewKeyLabelMapping command before running this command to see the index of the key
label mapping that you want to edit.

The command uses this syntax:

editKeyLabelMapping index,keyLabelFrom,keyModeFrom,keyLabelTo

The following explanations relate to the command syntax:

index is the index number of the key label to be edited. It is necessary to run the
viewKeyLabelMapping command to see the index number.
keyLabelFrom is a string that cannot be repeated in the list of key labels. The maximum
length of this string is 50 characters.
keyModeFrom is a parameter with the following possible values:
Wrapped-Hash
Wrapped-Default (Specifying this value for the keyModeFrom parameter disables the
keyLabelTo parameter, and it is not necessary to specify a string value for the
keyLabelTo parameter.)
Wrapped-Clear
Direct-Default-Set
Direct-Specific
keyLabelTo is a string. The maximum length of this string is 50 characters.

When the editKeyLabelMapping command is executed successfully, the system returns

output to your display, as shown in Example 5-24. The editKeyLabelMapping command
instructs the system to edit the key label mapping for index 1. The revised mapping is from the
key label START to the key label END using the wrapped-hash key mode.

Example 5-24 editKeyLabelMapping

editKeyLabelMapping 1,START,Wrapped-Hash,END
The Key Label Mapping was edited successfully

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getVIOStatus
Use the getVIOStatus command to show the status of the virtual I/O (VIO) flag on the library.
The getVIOStatus command can help an administrator decide about the type of information
(or the quantity of information) that is to be stored in the library.

Use this syntax:

getVIOStatus

The getVIOStatus command does not require any parameters. When the getVIOStatus
command is successfully executed, the system returns the result of the query (enabled or
disabled) to your display. If the VIO status is enabled, it is possible to increase the maximum
VIO cartridge value for a logical library, but the processing is slower. See the getVIOStatus
command that is shown in Example 5-25.

Example 5-25 getVIOStatus

getVIOStatus
VIO Status is set to: Enabled

modifyAdvancedEncSettings
Use the modifyAdvancedEncSettings command to make the advanced encryption settings
more or less restrictive for data that is stored in a library.

The command uses this syntax:

modifyAdvancedEncSettings <Logical Library Name>, <Advanced Method> [TRUE /
FALSE], <Advanced Policy>, <Density code>, <keypath>

The following values are valid for Advanced Policy:

No advanced setting = 0
Dont encrypt if no policy = 1
Encrypt if no policy = 2
Policy required = 3
Never encrypt (policy override) = 4
Always encrypt (policy override) = 5
Internal label selective encryption = 6
Internal label encrypt all = 7

The following values are valid for the Density code setting:
No advanced setting = 0
Show encryption = 1
Mask encryption = 2

The following values are valid for the keypath setting:

No advanced setting = 1
System = 2
Application (IBM) = 3
Application (T10) = 4
Library = 6

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 In Example 5-26, the modifyAdvancedEncSettings operation modifies the encryption settings
for Library1, using the advanced policy that the system must encrypt the data if the data
does not already have an encryption policy attached to it. The density code of 2 instructs the
system to mask the encryption. The key path of 2 is an instruction that the path to the
encryption key to encrypt the incoming data is stored in the system, rather than in the specific
library or specific application.

Example 5-26 modifyAdvancedEncSettings

modifyAdvancedEncSettings Library1,TRUE,2,2,2
The advanced encryption settings for Logical Library Library1 were updated
successfully

modifyFibreChannelSettings
Use the modifyFibreChannelSettings command to set the ports speed and topology for a
specified drive. The speed and topology are the same for both ports in the drive.

The command uses this syntax:

modifyFibreChannelSettings speed,topology -f # -c # -r #

The following values are valid for speed:

1
2
4
8

The following values are valid for topology:

Auto-L
L
N
Auto-N

The number sign (#) variables in the syntax have the following values:
f# Frame number of the drive that contains ports 1 and 2
c# Column number of the drive that contains ports 1 and 2
r# Row number of the drive that contains ports 1 and 2

In Example 5-27, the modifyFibreChannelSettings operation sets the port speeds to 4 and
the topology to N for both ports in the drive at frame 1, column 1, row 1.

Example 5-27 modifyFibreChannelSettings

modifyFibreChannelSettings 4,N -f 1 -c 1 -r 1
The Fibre Channel settings were updated successfully

modifyVolserRanges
Use the modifyVolserRanges command to modify existing VOLSER ranges.

The command uses this syntax:

modifyVolserRanges filename.txt

The modifyVolserRanges command receives a text file with one or more VOLSER ranges as
input. Each line of the input file is interpreted as a VOLSER range to be modified.

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The input file is in the following format:
startRange,endRange,LLName,mediaType,Enable

The following parameter information is required:

startRange is the starting VOLSER in the range to be modified.
endRange is the ending VOLSER in the range to be modified.
LLName is the name of the logical library that contains the VOLSER to be modified.
mediaType is LTO or 3592.
TRUE/FALSE:
TRUE = Enable this range for new cartridges only.
FALSE = Do not enable this range for new cartridges only.

The startRange parameter and the endRange parameter are used to get the range index in the
logical library table. These values cannot be modified.

Example 5-28 shows an input file that instructs the system to modify the VOLSER that starts
with UAA9RH and ends with UBB9RH in logical library 1 for the 3592 frame. As a result of the
TRUE flag for the Enable parameter, the VOLSER range is enabled for new cartridges.

Example 5-28 volser_ranges.txt

UAA9RH,UBB9RH,Library 1,3592,TRUE

Example 5-29 shows an example of the modifyVolserRanges command. While each line of
the input file executes successfully and each VOLSER range is created, the system returns
the results to your display.

Example 5-29 modifiedVolserRanges

modifiedVolserRanges volser_ranges.txt
The Volser Range was modified successfully
Done

modifyVolserReporting
Use the modifyVolserReporting command to set whether the VOLSER is reported to the host
in a six-character format or an eight-character format.

The command uses this syntax:

modifyVolserReporting logical library name, flag value [6/8]

When this command is executed successfully, the system returns the results of the
modifyVolserReporting operation to your display. In Example 5-30, the
modifyVolserReporting operation instructs the system to modify the VOLSER reporting to
the host for the cartridges in Library1 to a six-character format.

Example 5-30 modifyVolserReporting

modifyVolserReporting Library1,6
Volser Reporting flag was updated successfully

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 moveFromAllDrives
Use the moveFromAllDrives command to eject all cartridges from all full drives and move
them to the home storage location. If the home storage location is not available, the
moveFromAllDrives command moves the cartridge to the first empty slot. (If you want to eject
a cartridge from a specific drive, use the moveFromDrive command.)

The command uses this syntax:

moveFromAllDrives

This command does not require any parameters. It performs the eject function for all of the
cartridges in all of the drives where cartridges are mounted.

When the moveFromAllDrives command is executed successfully, the system returns output
to your display, as shown in Example 5-31.

Example 5-31 moveFromAllDrives

moveFromAllDrives
The drive [location] is empty now. Moving to next drive...
...
Done. All drives are empty.

moveFromDrive
Use the moveFromDrive command to eject a single cartridge from a drive and move it to the
home storage location. If the home storage location is not available, the moveFromDrive
command moves the cartridge to the first empty slot. (If you want to eject a cartridge from the
drive, and move it to a specific location, use the moveToDrive command.)

The command uses this syntax:

moveFromDrive -f # -c # -r #

The number sign (#) variables in the syntax specify the drive where the cartridge is located
before you eject it. The variables have the following values:
-f# Frame number of the moveFrom location
-c# Column number of the moveFrom location
-r# Row number of the moveFrom location

When the moveFromDrive command is successfully executed, and the cartridge is

successfully demounted from the drive, the system returns output to your display.
Example 5-32 instructs the system to eject the cartridge from the drive in frame 1, column 4,
row 1, and place it in a storage slot.

Example 5-32 moveFromDrive

moveFromDrive -f 1 -c 4 -r 1
The cartridge was ejected successfully

moveToDrive
Use the moveToDrive command to move a cartridge from a specified location to another
specified location.

The command uses the following syntax:

moveToDrive F#,C#,R#,T# -f # -c # -r #

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You must first specify the drive location of the cartridge that you want moved. Then, specify
the destination where you want to move the cartridge.

The number sign (#) variables in the syntax have the following values:
F# Frame number of the drive for the moveFrom location
C# Column number of the drive for the moveFrom location
R# Row number of the drive for the moveFrom location
T# Tier number of the drive for the moveFrom location
-f# Frame number of the drive for the moveTo location
-c# Column number of the drive for the moveTo location
-r# Row number of the drive for the moveTo location

Note: The CLI is not case-sensitive. In the moveToDrive command, uppercase and
lowercase letters are used to distinguish between the moveFrom location and the moveTo
location.

When the moveToDrive command is successfully executed and the cartridge is successfully
mounted in the new location, the system returns output to your display.

Example 5-33 shows the command that instructs the system to move the cartridge in drive F1,
C5, R1, T1 to the drive in f1, c4, r1. If the cartridge destination is in the same tier as the
moveFrom location, it is not necessary to specify the tier number in the moveTo location.

Example 5-33 moveToDrive

moveToDrive F1,C5,R1,T1 -f 1 -c 4 -r 1
The cartridge was mounted successfully

prestageDataCartridges
Use the prestageDataCartridges command to move cartridges from the high-density slots to
cartridge cache locations that are specified in a text file. (This command is only for
high-density libraries. All data cartridges that are being prestaged must be in tier 3 or higher).

The command uses this syntax:

prestageDataCartridges filename.txt

The prestageDataCartridges command receives a text file with one or more prestage
operations as input. The filename variable specifies the file name of the input file.

The text file is in one of the following formats:

From a storage location: [F,C,R,T], Logical library name
VOLSER (instead of F,C,R,T): [VOLSER], Logical Library name

Each line in the text file is interpreted as a prestage operation. In the text file, the data
cartridge location can be specified with the [F,C,R,T] location or the VOLSER.

Note: All cartridges that are being prestaged must be in tier 3 or higher.

Example 5-34 on page 252 shows a prestageDataCartridges input file with the F,C,R,T
reference. In the first line of the text file, the data cartridge in frame 1, column 2, row 8, tier 0 is
prestaged to the testltolib logical library. In the second line, the data cartridge in frame 1,
column 3, row 18, tier 5 is prestaged to the lib2 logical library.

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 Example 5-34 prestageDataCartridges input file with the F,C,R,T reference
F1,C2,R8,T3, testltolib
F1,C3,R18,T5, lib2

Example 5-35 shows the prestageDataCartridges input file with the VOLSER reference. In
the first line of the text file, the data cartridge in VOLSER UAA9RHL6 is prestaged to the
testltolib logical library. In the second line, the data cartridge in VOLSER UBB9RHL6 is
prestaged to the lib2 logical library.

Example 5-35 prestageDataCartridges input file with the VOLSER reference

VOLSER UAA9RHL6, testltolib
VOLSER UBB9RHL6, lib2

When the prestageDataCartridges command is executed successfully, the system returns

output to your display.

Example 5-36 shows the command that instructs the system to prestage the data cartridges
to the appropriate library location based on the information that is specified in the
prestage.txt file.

Example 5-36 prestageDataCartridges

prestageDataCartridges prestage.txt
The cartridge [location] was moved successfully. Next element...
...
Done

removeDataCartridges
Use the removeDataCartridges command to remove the data cartridges from a storage
location to the I/O station. If VIO is enabled for a particular cartridge, the
removeDataCartridges command does not move the cartridge to the I/O station. It will only
mark it as a cartridge that is ready for export. The cartridge will appear as unassigned. If VIO
is disabled, the cartridge moves to the I/O station.

The command uses the following syntax:

removeDataCartridges filename.txt

The removeDataCartridges command receives a text file with one or more remove operations
as input. The text file is in the following format:
[F,C,R,T]
VOLSER

Each line in the text file is interpreted as a remove operation.

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Example 5-37 shows a removeDataCartridges input file. In the first line of the text file, the
data cartridge in storage slot location frame 1, column 2, row 8, tier 0 is moved to the I/O
station. In the second line of the text file, the data cartridge in storage slot location frame 1,
column 3, row 18, tier 5 is moved to the I/O station.

Example 5-37 removeDataCartridges input file

F1,C2,R8,T0
F1,C3,R18,T5
UBB9RHL5

Example 5-38 shows the command that instructs the system to remove the data cartridges
from a storage slot to the I/O station based on the information in the todays_removes.txt file.
Example 5-38 shows the removeDataCartridges output.

Example 5-38 removeDataCartridges

removeDataCartridges todays_removes.txt
The cartridge [FCRT] has been removed successfully
...
Done

resetDrive
Use the resetDrive command to power-cycle a specific drive.

The command uses this syntax:

resetDrive -f # -c # -r#

The number sign (#) variables specify the location of the drive. They have the following
values:
-f# Frame number of the drive
-c# Column number of the drive
-r# Row number of the drive

When the resetDrive command is executed successfully, the system returns output to your
display, as shown in Example 5-39.

Example 5-39 resetDrive

resetDrive -f 1 -c 4 -r 1
The drive was reset
successfully

resetNodeCards
Use the resetNodeCards command to reset one or more specified node cards.

The command uses this syntax:

resetNodeCards node_name_1, node_name_2, . . .

The parameters for this command are items in a list of comma-separated names of nodes to
be reset. The following list shows the possible values of node names:
ALL
ALLLCA
ALLACC

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 ALLSMC
ALLXYC
ALLPLUS
XYCPLUS
ACCPLUS
LCAPLUS
XYA
XYB
OPC1
SMC[2-16]
ACCA
ACCB
LCA[1-31]
LCAB[1-31]

When the resetNodeCards command is executed successfully, the system returns output to
your display. Example 5-40 shows the command where the system is instructed to reset the
node cards in nodes LCA1, LCAB3, and ACCA.

Example 5-40 resetNodeCards

resetNodeCards LCA1,LCAB3,ACCA
The command was executed successfully

restoreConfiguration
Use the restoreConfiguration command to restore the configuration database to the library.
The configuration file (configuration.db) is uploaded to the library.

The command uses this syntax:

restoreConfiguration the_name_of_the configuration_file.db

You must specify the name of a configuration file to upload. The file name can be any name
that you choose, but the file must have a .db extension. If the file is stored in the same
directory where you are running the CLI, it is not necessary to enter a path name for the file.
However, if the file is stored in a different directory, it is necessary to enter a path name for the
file. When the restoreConfiguration command is executed successfully, the system returns
the result of the operation to your display, as shown in Example 5-41.

Example 5-41 restoreConfiguration

restoreConfiguration myconfig.db
Name: myconfig.db
>>>Uploading file...
Done
..
The configuration database has been restored successfully.

saveConfiguration
Use the saveConfiguration command to save the configuration database to the users
computer. The configuration file (configuration_backup.db) is saved in the same directory
where the CLI is running.

The command uses this syntax:

saveConfiguration

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No parameters are necessary. Simply enter the command. When the saveConfiguration
command is executed successfully, the system returns the result of the operation to your
display, as shown in Example 5-42.

Example 5-42 saveConfiguration

saveConfiguration
Downloading... [completed] / [totalSize] has been downloaded.
..
The configuration file: configuration_backup.db has been downloaded.

setAutoEjectCleaningCarts
Use the setAutoEjectCleaningCarts command to set the enabled or disabled flag for the
auto eject expired cleaning cartridges function in the library.

The command uses this syntax:

setAutoEjectCleaningCarts enabled or disabled

Set the auto eject expired cleaning cartridges function flag:

enabled = on
disabled = off

When the setAutoEjectCleaningCarts command is executed successfully, the system

returns output to your display, as shown in Example 5-43.

Example 5-43 setAutoEjectCleaningCarts

setAutoEjectCleaningCarts enabled
The auto eject cleaning cartridges flag was set successfully

setDrivePortsId
Use the setDrivePortsId command to set the ports IDs for a specified drive (Port 1 and
Port 2).

The command uses this syntax:

setDrivePortsIdPort1ID,Port2ID -f # -c # -r #

The number sign (#) variables in the syntax have the following values:
-f# Frame number of the drive that contains ports 1 and 2.
-c# Column number of the drive that contains ports 1 and 2.
-r# Row number of the drive that contains ports 1 and 2.

When the setDrivePortsId command is executed successfully, the system returns the result
of the operation to your display, as shown in Example 5-44.

Example 5-44 setDrivePortsId

setDrivePortsId 18,21 -f 1 -c 1 -r 1
The ports IDs were updated successfully

setLibraryTime
The command will take the date, time, and time zone in the server where the CLI is running
and set the library with those parameters.

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 The command uses this syntax:
setLibraryTime

No parameters are necessary. When the setLibraryTime command is executed successfully,

the system returns the result of the operation to your display, as shown in Example 5-45.

Example 5-45 setLibraryTime

setLibraryTime
The library date and time were updated successfully

setMaximumVIOCartridges
Use the setMaximumVIOCartridges command to update the number of virtual I/O slots for the
logical library.

The command uses this syntax:

setMaximumVIOCartridges logical library name, value [32-255]

The maximum number of cartridges can be any value from 32 through 255. When this
command is executed successfully, the system returns the results of the
setMaximumVIOCartridges operation to your display.

Example 5-46 shows the command to set the maximum virtual I/O cartridges in Library1 to
200.

Example 5-46 setMaximumVIOCartridges

setMaximumVIOCartridges Library1,200
The MAX VIO was updated successfully

setNMADetection
Use the setNMADetection command to set (on or off) the NMA detection flag in the library.

The command uses this syntax:

setNMADetection TRUE or FALSE

The parameter can have either of these values:

TRUE NMA detection is on.
FALSE NMA detection is off.

When the setNMADetection command is executed successfully, the system returns the result
of the operation to your display, as shown in Example 5-47.

Example 5-47 setNMADetection

setNMADetection TRUE
The NMA detection flag was updated successfully

setRolePermissions
Use the setRolePermissions command with the output from the viewRolePermissions
command. This command instructs the system to change the permissions for a specified role.

The command uses this syntax:

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setRolePermissions filename_of_role_permissions.txt -role role name

The setRolePermissions command receives a text file (created by the viewRolepermissions

command) as input. Each line in the text file is interpreted as an instruction to set a
permission. The text file can be edited to change any of the access levels for the listed pages.

The following access levels are valid:

Read only The user has read-only access to the web page.
Modify The user can run the edit operation for the web page.
No Access The user cannot view the web page.

You can edit the text file to contain only the names of the web pages and permissions to be
changed.

Example 5-48 shows the input file that was originally generated by the viewRolePermissions
command. In this case, the input file is unchanged. However, you can edit the input file to
contain only the specific permissions that are to be changed with the setRolePermissions
command.

Example 5-48 setRolePermissions input file

Action, Access Level
AIT, No Access
Cartridges, Modify
Cartridges by Logical Library, Modify
Cleaning Cartridges, Modify
Debug Messages, No Access
Drives, Modify
Drives by Logical Library, Modify
Email Notifications, Read Only
Email Recipients, Read Only
Encryption Internal, Read Only
Encryption Key Manager, Modify
Ethernet Ports, Modify
Events, Modify
Library Information, Modify
Licensed Functions, Modify
Logical Libraries, Modify
Management GUI Behavior, Modify
Master Console, No Access
Password Rules, Modify
Position Control, No Access
Remote Authentication, Modify
Roles, Modify
SNMP Destinations, Modify
SNMP Notifications, Modify
Scan Speed, No Access
Secure Socket Layer, Modify
Service Port, No Access
Syslogs Notifications, Modify
System, Modify
System, Modify
System Date and Time, Modify
Tasks, Modify
Users, Modify
VOLSER Ranges, Modify

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 VOLSER Ranges by Logical Library, Modify

When the setRolePermissions command is executed successfully, the system returns output
to your display. Example 5-49 shows the command that instructs the system to set the role
permissions for the administrator role, according to information in the
administrator_permissions.txt file.

Example 5-49 setRolePermissions

setRolePermissions administrator_permissions.txt role administrator
The permissions were updated successfully

setScannerSpeed
Use the setScannerSpeed command to set the speed of the scanner.

The command uses this syntax:

setScannerSpeed speed

The following values for the speed variable are valid:

0 (nominal speed)
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100

When the setScannerSpeed command is executed successfully, the system returns output to
your display. Example 5-50 shows the command that instructs the system to set the scanner
speed to 100.

Example 5-50 setScannerSpeed

setScannerSpeed 100
The scanner speed was updated successfully

setSlotOffline
The setSlotOffline command is used to set a storage slot offline.

The command uses this syntax:

setSlotOffline -f# -c# -r#

The number sign (#) variables are defined as follows:

-f# Frame number of the slot
-c# Column number of the slot
-r# Row number of the slot

Note: When you use r =0, all rows for the specific column will be set offline.

When the setSlotOffline command is executed successfully, the system returns output to
your display. Example 5-51 on page 259 shows that the command was successful.

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Example 5-51 setSlotOffline
setSlotOffline -f1 -c4 -r3
Storage Slot was set offline

setSlotOnline
Use the setSlotOnline command to set a storage slot online.

The command uses this syntax:

setSlotOnline -f# -c# -r#

The number sign (#) variables are defined as follows:

-f# Frame number of the slot
-c# Column number of the slot
-r# Row number of the slot

Note: When you use r =0, all rows for the specific column will be set online.

When the setSlotOnline command is executed successfully, the system returns output to
your display. Example 5-52 shows that the command was successful.

Example 5-52 setSlotOnline

setSlotOnline -f1 -c4 -r3
Storage Slot was set online

setSSL
Use the setSSL command to set the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) flag to enabled or disabled.

The command uses this syntax:

setSSL enabled or disabled

When the setSSL command is executed successfully, the system returns output to your
display. Example 5-53 shows the command that instructs the system to set the SSL flag to
enabled.

Example 5-53 setSSL

setSSL enabled
The SSL flag was updated successfully

showQueuedExports
Use the showQueuedExports command to set a flag to show or hide the list of queued exports.
This command is useful to view the status of your recent export jobs, cancel active jobs, or
remove any of your recent jobs from the list.

The command uses this syntax:

showQueuedExports logical library name, flag value [true / false]

A flag value of true shows the queued exports list. A flag value of false hides the queued
exports list.

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 When this command is executed successfully, the system returns the results of the
showQueuedExports operation to your display. Example 5-54 shows the command that is an
operation to show the queued exports list for the Library1 logical library.

Example 5-54 showQueuedExports

showQueuedExports Library1, true
Queued exports flag was updated successfully

viewAccessor
Use the viewAccessor command to show the accessors status and usage statistics.

The viewAccessor command has no parameters.

When the viewAccessor command is executed successfully, the system returns output to your
display, as shown in Example 5-55.

Example 5-55 viewAccessor

--viewAccessor
Availability
, Accessor A
Accessor, OK - Online
Gripper 1, OK - Online
Gripper 2, OK - Online

Usage Statistics
, Accessor A Component
Pivots, 195
Gripper 1 gets, 5
Gripper 1 puts, 5
Gripper 2 gets, 1
Gripper 2 puts, 1
Bar code scans, 9355
X travel (meters), 112
Y travel (meters), 138

viewBEP
Use the viewBEP command to show a list of all VOLSER ranges showing the BEP settings.

The viewBEP command has no parameters.

When the viewBEP command is executed successfully, the system returns output to your
display, as shown in Example 5-56.

Example 5-56 viewBEP

--viewBEP
Index,Volser Start, Volser End, Logical Library, Media Type, KLM1, KLM2, BEP
1, JK0000, JK0009, SLS_JAG1, 3592, 0, 0, 0
2, RBD000, RBD099, Redbooks_custom, 3592, 0, 0, 0
3, RBA000, RBA999, LTFS_redbooks, 3592, 0, 0, 0
4, DF0000, DF9999, Redbooks_custom, 3592, 0, 0, 0

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viewCleaningCartridges
Use the viewCleaningCartridges command to view high-level information for all cleaning
cartridges in a library.

The command uses this syntax:

viewCleaningCartridges

The viewCleaningCartridges command does not require any parameters. It instructs the
system to display information for all of the cleaning cartridges in the library. When the
viewCleaningCartridges command is executed successfully, the system returns output to
your display. The output file sorts the names of the cleaning cartridges by VOLSER, as shown
in Example 5-57.

Example 5-57 viewCleaningCartridges

--viewCleaningCartridges
Volume Serial, Logical Library,Element Address, Media Type, Location(F,C,R),Cleans
remaining, Most Recent use
CLN305L1, 255, null, LTO, Slot(F1,C6,R16,T0),
0, 04/25/2014 00:50:04
CLN510L1, 255, null, LTO, Slot(F1,C6,R12,T0),
25, 05/08/2014 05:35:54

The same command can generate a .csv file that is downloaded into the directory of the
TS4500CLI.jar file. Type a name, as a parameter to the command, for the file that will be
generated.

The command uses this syntax:

viewCleaningCartridges > any_name_you_want.csv

No message is returned to your display. To store the .csv file in another directory, specify the
name of the directory in the command. The command is shown in Example 5-58.

Example 5-58 viewCleaningCartridges to generate a .csv file

viewCleaningCartridges > C:\CLI\CVSFiles\cleaning_cartridges.csv

Note: All view commands can generate a .csv file by adding the > any_name_you_want.csv
parameter at the end of the command.

viewDataCartridges
Use the viewDataCartridges command to view the high-level information for all data
cartridges in a library.

The command uses this syntax:

viewDataCartridges

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 The viewDataCartridges command does not require any parameters. It simply lists the
information for all data cartridges in the library. When the viewDataCartridges command is
executed successfully, the system returns output to your display. The output file sorts the
names of the data cartridges by VOLSER, as shown in Example 5-59.

Example 5-59 viewDataCartridges

viewDataCartridges
Volume Serial, Logical Library,Element Address, Media Type,
Location(F,C,R),Encryption, Most Recent use
IM1338L6, Unassigned, Unknown, LTO, Slot(F1,C3,R1,T2),
Unknown, 04/24/2014 08:39:34
IM1364L6, FC_LTO6_5856, 1054, LTO,Slot(F4,C8,R38,T0), Not
Encrypted, 05/07/2014 15:24:24
IM1364L6, FC_LTO6_5856, 1265, LTO,Slot(F4,C8,R38,T0), Not
Encrypted, 05/07/2014 15:24:24

The viewDataCartridges command allows you to instruct the system to generate a .csv file
from the output by typing a name, as a parameter to the command, for the file that is to be
generated:

The command uses this syntax:

viewDataCartridges > any_name_you_want.csv

The system generates the .csv file and stores it in the directory that contains the
TS4500CLI.jar file. No message is returned to your display. To store the .csv file in another
directory, specify the name of the directory in the command, as shown in Example 5-60.

Example 5-60 viewDataCartridges with a .csv file

viewDataCartridges > C:\CLI\CVSFiles\todays_data_cartridges.csv
.

Note: All view commands can generate a .csv file by adding the > any_name_you_want.csv
parameter at the end of the command.

viewDriveDetails
The viewDriveDetails command provides a display of key information about the drive that is
useful for troubleshooting. It displays the contents of the drive, name of the logical library,
worldwide node numbers (WWNNs), port ID information, and so on.

The command uses this syntax:

viewDriveDetails -f # -c # -r #

The number sign (#) variables specify the location of the drive, and they have the following
values:
-f# Frame number of the drive
-c# Column number of the drive
-r# Row number of the drive

When the viewDriveDetails command is executed successfully, the system returns output to
your display, as shown in Example 5-61 on page 263.

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Example 5-61 viewDriveDetails
--viewDriveDetails -f 1 -c 4 -r 1
Location(F,C,R) F1, C4, R1
State ONLINE
Type 3592-E07
Logical Library Redbooks_custom
Control Path Enabled
Contents Empty
Firmware 38A7
WWNN 50050763001a000c
Element Address 257
Drive Display ND
Port 0
Loop ID 13
WWPN 005a000c
Port 1
Loop ID 77
WWPN 009a000c

The viewDriveDetails command can include a parameter that instructs the system to
generate a .csv file from the output. Type a name, as a parameter to the command, for the file
that is to be generated:
viewDriveDetails > any_name_you_want.csv

The system generates the .csv file and stores it in the directory that contains the
TS4500CLI.jar file. No message is returned to your display. To store the .csv file in another
directory, specify the name of the directory in the command, as shown in Example 5-62.

Example 5-62 viewDriveDetails with a .csv file

viewDriveDetails -f 1 -c 1 -r 3 > C:\CLI\CVSFiles\drive_details.csv

Note: All view commands can generate a .csv by adding the > any_name_you_want.csv
parameter at the end of the command.

viewDriveSummary
Use the viewDriveSummary command to show all of the drives in the library. This summary
information is useful to network administrators who decide where to mount a cartridge. If you
want to list detailed information about a specific drive, use the viewDriveDetails command.

The command uses this syntax:

viewDriveSummary

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 This command does not require any parameters. It lists a summary of information for all
drives in the library. When the viewDriveSummary is executed successfully, the system returns
output to your display, as shown in Example 5-63.

Example 5-63 viewDriveSummary

viewDriveSummary
Location(F,C,R), State, Type, Contents, Firmware, Serial, WWWNN,Element
Address,Logical Library
F1, C4, R1, ONLINE,3592-E07, Empty, 38A7 , 0000013B008E, ,
257,Redbooks_custom
F1, C4, R4, ONLINE,3592-E07, Empty, 38A7 , 0000013B006F, ,
258,Redbooks_custom

The viewDriveSummary command can include a parameter that instructs the system to
generate a .csv file from the output. Type a name, as a parameter to the command, for the file
that is to be generated:
viewDriveSummary > any_name_you_want.csv

The system generates the .csv file and stores it in the directory that contains the
TS4500CLI.jar file. No message is returned to your display. To store the .csv file in another
directory, specify the name of the directory in the command, as shown in Example 5-64.

Example 5-64 viewDriveSummary with a .csv file

viewDriveSummary > C:\CLI\CVSFiles\drive_summary.csv

viewDriveVPD
Use the viewDriveVPD command to show vital product data (VPD) information for all drives.
The viewDriveVPD command is useful if an administrator or SSR needs to see information,
such as a product model number, product release level, or other information specific to the
device type.

The command uses this syntax:

viewDriveVPD

The viewDriveVPD command does not require any parameters. It lists all of the vital product
data for all of the drives in the library. When the viewDriveVPD command is executed
successfully, the system returns output to your display, as shown in Example 5-65.

Example 5-65 viewDriveVPD

viewDriveVPD
Location(F,C,R), Drive Type,Firmware Version, Machine Type, Serial number
F1, C4, R1, 3592-E07, 38A7 , 3592, 00013B008E
F1, C4, R4, 3592-E07, 38A7 , 3592, 00013B006

The viewDriveVPD command can include a parameter that instructs the system to generate a
.csv file from the output. Type a name, as a parameter to the command, for the file to be
generated:
viewDriveVPD > any_name_you_want.csv

The system generates the .csv file and stores it in the directory that contains the
TS4500CLI.jar file. No message is returned to your display. To store the .csv file in another

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directory, specify the name of the directory in the command, as shown in Example 5-66 on
page 265.

Example 5-66 viewDriveVPD with a .csv file

viewDriveVPD > C:\CLI\CVSFiles\drive_VPD.csv

viewFibreChannel
Use the viewFibreChannel command to show the Fibre Channel settings for both ports in
each drive. This command is useful to view the configuration of the ports for the Fibre
Channel switch and to ensure that the ports are configured correctly to be compatible for the
type of network in use.

The command uses this syntax:

viewFibreChannel

The viewFibreChannel command does not require any parameters. When the
viewFibreChannel command executes successfully, the system returns output to your display.
The output file sorts the information by drive name, as shown in Example 5-67.

Example 5-67 viewFibreChannel

viewFibreChannel
Drive,Location(F,C,R),Logical Library, Type, Port(1,2), Link
Status,Configured Link Speed,Configured Topology,Actual Link Speed,Actual Topology
0000013B008E, F1, C4, R1,Redbooks_custom, 3592-E07, 13, No light,
Auto, Auto (L Port), Auto, L Port
, , , , 77, No light,
Auto, Auto (L Port), Auto, L Port
0000013B006F, F1, C4, R4,Redbooks_custom, 3592-E07, 16, No light,
Auto, Auto (L Port), Auto, L Port
, , , , 80, No light,
Auto, Auto (L Port), Auto, L Port

The viewFibreChannel command can include a parameter that instructs the system to
generate a .csv file from the output. Type a name, as a parameter to the command, for the file
that is to be generated:
viewFibreChannel > any_name_you_want.csv

The system generates the .csv file and stores it in the directory that contains the
TS4500CLI.jar file. No message is returned to your display. To store the .csv file in another
directory, specify the name of the directory in the command, as shown in Example 5-68.

Example 5-68 viewFibreChannel command with a .csv file

viewFibreChannel > C:\CLI\CVSFiles\fibre_channel_settings.csv

viewIoStation
Use the viewIoStation command to view a summary of information for all cartridges in the
I/O station.

The command uses this syntax:

viewIoStation

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 The viewIoStation does not require any parameters. It simply lists the high-level information
for all cartridges in the I/O station. When the viewIoStation command is executed
successfully, the system returns output to your display, as shown in Example 5-69 on
page 266.

Example 5-69 viewIoStation

viewIoStation
Volume Serial,Logical Library,Element Address,Media
Type,Location(F,C,R),Encryption
M000NTJL, Logical Library 1, 1046, JAG, I/O Slot(F1,C5,R4,T1), Not Encrypted
M001NTJL, Logical Library 1, 1294, JAG, I/O Slot(F1,C6,R29,T0), Not Encrypted

The viewIoStation command (and all view commands) allows you to instruct the system to
generate a .csv file from the output by typing a name, as a parameter to the command, for the
file that is to be generated:
viewIoStation > any_name_you_want.csv

The system generates the .csv file and stores it in the directory containing the TS4500CLI.jar
file. No message is returned to your display. To store the .csv file in another directory, specify
the name of the directory in the command, as shown in Example 5-70.

Example 5-70 viewIoStation command with a .csv file

viewIoStation > C:\CLI\CVSFiles\viewIoStation.csv

viewKeyLabelMapping
Use the viewKeyLabelMapping command to view the list of available key labels.

The command uses this syntax:

viewKeyLabelMapping

When the viewKeyLabelMapping command is executed successfully, the system returns

output to your display, as shown in Example 5-71.

Example 5-71 viewKeyLabelMapping

viewKeyLabelMapping
Index, Map From Key Label, Key Mode , Map To Key Label
1, REDB, Wrapped-Hash, END
2, REDB1, Direct-Default-Set,
3, REDB1, Direct-Specific, Red1

The values in the Index column are referenced when running the editKeyLabelMapping and
deleteKeyLabelMapping commands.

viewLogicalLibraries
Use the viewLogicalLibraries command to list the high-level information for all logical
libraries. If you need to list detailed information for a specific library, use the
viewLogicalLibraryDetails command.

The command uses this syntax:

viewLogicalLibraries

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The viewLogicalLibraries command does not require any parameters. It lists the information
for all logical libraries. When this command is executed successfully, the system returns
output to your display, as shown in Example 5-72 on page 267.

Example 5-72 viewLogicalLibraries

viewLogicalLibraries
Name, Type, Assigned Cartridges, Virtual I/0 cartridges, Drives,Encryption
Method, Queued Exports,VOLSER Reporting (6/8 characters)
LTFS_redbooks, 3592, 23, 0, 4, No, Show, 8
Redbooks_custom, 3592, 235, 0, 2, Application managed, Show, 8
SLS_JAG1, 3592, 197, 0, 3, No, Show, 8

Note: The queued exports information and the VOLSER Reporting information are
available only through the viewLogicalLibraryDetails command at the CLI. This
information is not available through the TS4500 management GUI.

The viewLogicalLibraries command can include a parameter that instructs the system to
generate a .csv file from the output. Type a name, as a parameter to the command, for the file
that is to be generated:
viewLogicalLibraries > any_name_you_want.csv

The system generates the .csv file and stores it in the directory containing the TS4500CLI.jar
file. No message is returned to your display. To store the .csv file in another directory, specify
the name of the directory in the command, as shown in Example 5-73.

Example 5-73 viewLogicalLibraries

viewLogicalLibraries > C:\CLI\CVSFiles\viewLogicalLibraries.csv

viewLogicalLibraryDetails
Use the viewLogicalLibraryDetails command to show the name, type, maximum number of
cartridges, the number of virtual I/0 slot addresses, and the number of drive addresses in a
specified logical library.

The command uses this syntax:

viewLogicalLibraryDetails logical library name

Parameters for the viewLogicalLibraryDetails command must be enclosed in quotation

marks. When the viewLogicalLibraryDetails command is executed successfully, the system
returns output to your display, as shown in Example 5-74.

Example 5-74 viewLogicalLibraryDetails

viewLogicalLibraryDetails "library 1"
Name, Type, Max Cartridges, Virtual I/0 slot addresses,Drive Addresses,
Library1, 3592, 1000, 130(768-897), 68(257-321)

The viewLogicalLibraryDetails command (and all view commands) can include a

parameter that instructs the system to generate a .csv file from the output. Type a name, as a
parameter to the command, for the file that is to be generated:
ViewLogicalLibraryDetails > any_name_you_want.csv

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 The system generates the .csv file and stores it in the directory containing the TS4500CLI.jar
file. No message is returned to your display. To store the .csv file in another directory, specify
the name of the directory in the command, as shown in Example 5-75 on page 268.

Example 5-75 viewLogicalLibraryDetails command with a .csv file

viewLogicalLibraryDetails "library 1" > C:\CLI\CVSFiles\loglib_details.cs

viewNodeCards
Use the viewNodeCards command to show a summary of information about the node cards.

The command uses this syntax:

viewNodeCards

The viewNodeCards command does not require any parameters. It simply lists the high-level
information for all node cards in the system. When the viewNodeCards command is executed
successfully, the system returns output to your display, as shown in Example 5-76.

Example 5-76 viewNodeCards

viewNodeCards
Card name, Location,Part number,Serial number, Firmware
version
XY Card A, Frame 1,95P8618, YN11MA363E4D, 0035
Accessor Controller Card A, -,46X5961, YN10MA2CPDBZ, 0035
LCA 1,Frame 1.Row 1,12X5001, Y1Y0103CK604, 1.1.
LCA 2,Frame 2.Row 1,12X5001, Y1Y0103CK61N, 1.1.0.0-0AG.00

The viewNodeCards allows you to instruct the system to generate a .csv file from the output by
typing a name, as a parameter to the command, for the file that is to be generated:
viewNodeCards > any_name_you_want.csv

The system generates the .csv file and stores it in the directory containing the TS4500CLI.jar
file. No message is returned to your display. To store the .csv file in another directory, specify
the name of the directory in the command, as shown in Example 5-77.

Example 5-77 viewNodeCards command with a .csv file

viewNodeCards > C:\CLI\CVSFiles\node_cards.csv

viewOfflineComponents
Use the viewOfflineComponents command to show a list of offline slots.

The command uses this syntax:

viewOfflineComponents

The viewOfflineComponents command does not require any parameters. It simply lists all
offline storage slots. When the viewOfflineComponents command is executed successfully,
the system returns output to your display, as shown in Example 5-78.

Example 5-78 viewOfflineComponents

viewOfflineComponents
Frame, Column ,Row , Status
1 , 3 , 1 , Offline

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 1 , 3 , 2 , Offline
1 , 3 , 3 , Offline

The viewOfflineComponents allows you to instruct the system to generate a .csv file from the
output by typing a name, as a parameter to the command, for the file that is to be generated:
viewOfflineComponents > any_name_you_want.csv

The system generates the .csv file and stores it in the directory containing the TS4500CLI.jar
file. No message is returned to your display. To store the .csv file in another directory, specify
the name of the directory in the command, as shown in Example 5-79.

Example 5-79 viewNodeCards command with a .csv file

viewOfflineComponents > C:\CLI\CVSFiles\Offline_Slots.csv

viewRolePermissions
Use the viewRolePermissions command to display a list of all the permissions for a specified
role. The output shows a list of the web pages in the library that are available to that role, and
the corresponding access level.

The command uses this syntax:

viewRolePermissions role name filename.txt

The filename.txt variable is optional. When you specify a file name, you instruct the system
to generate a .txt file that can be used with the setRolePermissions command. The system
generates the .txt file and stores it in the directory containing the TS4500CLI.jar file. The
text file can be edited to change any of the access levels for the listed pages.

The following access levels are valid:

Read only The user has read-only access to the web page.
Modify The user can execute the edit operation for the web page.
No Access The user cannot view the web page.

When the viewRolePermissions command is executed successfully, the system returns

output to your display, as shown in Example 5-80.

Example 5-80 viewRolePermissions

viewRolePermissions Redbooks name role.txt
Action, Access Level
AIT, No Access
Cartridges, Modify
Cartridges by Logical Library, Modify
Cleaning Cartridges, Modify
Debug Messages, No Access
Drives, Modify
Drives by Logical Library, Modify
Email Notifications, Modify
Email Recipients, Modify
Encryption Internal, Modify
Encryption Key Manager, Modify
Ethernet Ports, Modify
Events, Modify
Library Information, Modify

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 Licensed Functions, Modify
Logical Libraries, Modify
Management GUI Behavior, Modify
Master Console, No Access
Password Rules, Modify
Position Control, No Access
Remote Authentication, Modify
Roles, Modify
SNMP Destinations, Modify
SNMP Notifications, Modify
Scan Speed, No Access
Secure Socket Layer, Modify
Service Port, No Access
Syslogs Notifications, Modify
System, Modify
System Date and Time, Modify
Tasks, Modify
Users, Modify
VOLSER Ranges, Modify
VOLSER Ranges by Logical Library, Modify

viewRoles
Use the viewRoles command to display a list of all the defined roles in the library.

The command uses this syntax:

viewRoles

The viewRoles command does not require any parameters. It instructs the system to display
information for all roles in the library. When the viewRoles command is executed successfully,
the system returns output to your display, as shown in Example 5-81.

Example 5-81 viewRoles

viewRoles
Role,Mapped users
Administrator, 5
Superuser, 0
Service, 2
Monitor, 1
Custom1, 0
Redbooks, 0
RemoteAcc, 0

The viewRoles command can include a parameter that instructs the system to generate a
.csv file from the output. Type a name, as a parameter to the command, for the file that is to
be generated:
viewRoles > any_name_you_want.csv

The system generates the .csv file and stores it in the directory containing the TS4500CLI.jar
file. No message is returned to your display. To store the .csv file in another directory, specify
the name of the directory in the command, as shown in Example 5-82.

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Example 5-82 viewRoles command with a .csv file
viewRoles > C:\CLI\CVSFiles\Roles.csv

viewSnapshots
Use the viewSnapshots command to display a list of all available snapshots in the library. The
files in the list can be used with the downloadSnapshot command.

The command uses this syntax:

viewSnapshots

The viewSnapshots command does not require any parameters. It simply instructs the system
to display information for all available snapshots in the library. When the viewSnapshots
command is executed successfully, the system returns output to your display, as shown in
Example 5-83.

Example 5-83 viewSnapshots

viewSnapshots
1 - TS4500_SS_FA010_20140515124107.zip
2 - TS4500_SS_FA010_20140519105428.zip
3 - TS4500_SS_FA010_20140519105917.zip
4 - TS4500_SS_FA010_20140519110938.zip
5 - TS4500_SS_FA010_20140520213407.zip
6 - TS4500_SS_FA010_20140520213706.zi

The viewSnapshots command (and all view commands) can include a parameter that
instructs the system to generate a .csv file from the output. Type a name, as a parameter to
the command, for the file that is to be generated:
viewSnapshots > any_name_you_want.csv

The system generates the .csv file and stores it in the directory containing the TS4500CLI.jar
file. No message is returned to your display. To store the .csv file in another directory, specify
the name of the directory in the command, as shown in Example 5-84.

Example 5-84 viewSnapshots command with a .csv file

viewSnapshots > C:\CLI\CVSFiles\Snapshots.csv

viewSystemSummary
Use the viewSystemSummary command to view the physical library system summary. The
viewSystemSummary command is useful for users who need to view information about each
frame, or see a summary of the total storage capacity.

The command uses this syntax:

viewSystemSummary

The viewSystemSummary command does not require any parameters. It lists the information
about each frame in ascending order by frame number. When the viewSystemSummary
command is executed successfully, the system returns output to your display, as shown in
Example 5-85 on page 272.

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 Example 5-85 viewSystemSummary
viewSystemSummary
Frame: 1
State: Door Closed
Media Type: 3592
Data Cartridges: 0
Storage Slots: 660
Drives: 2
MTM: 3584L25
S/N: 13FA010
--------------------------------------------
Frame: 2
Accessors: OK - Online
State: Door Closed
Media Type: 3592
Data Cartridges: 15
Storage Slots: 875
Drives: 0
MTM: 3584D25
S/N: 13FA107
--------------------------------------------
Total storage slots: 1535
Total storage cartridges 15
Total IO slots: 0
Total IO cartridges 13
Total Drives: 2
Total Frames 2

The viewSystemSummary command can instruct the system to generate a .csv file from the
output. Type a name, as a parameter to the command, for the file that is to be generated:
viewSystemSummary > any_name_you_want.csv

The system generates the .csv file and stores it in the directory containing the TS4500CLI.jar
file. No message is returned to your display. To store the .csv file in another directory, specify
the name of the directory in the command, as shown in Example 5-86.

Example 5-86 viewSystemSummary command with a .csv file

viewSystemSummary > C:\CLI\CVSFiles\system_summary.csv

viewSystemSummaryDetails
Use the viewSystemSummaryDetails command to view detailed information about a specified
frame. The viewSystemSummaryDetails command does not instruct the system to list
summary information about all frames in the library. If you need to view summary information
about all frames in the library, use the viewSystemSummary command.

The command uses this syntax:

viewSystemSummaryDetails frame#

The pound sign (#) variable in the command specifies the frame number of the frame for
which you are requesting details. If the input frame is not available in the library, the system
displays an error message.

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When the viewSystemSummaryDetails command is executed successfully, the system returns
output to your display, a shown in Example 5-87.

Example 5-87 viewSystemSummaryDetails

viewSystemSummaryDetails 2
Frame: 2
Accessors: OK - Online
State: Door Closed
Media Type: 3592
Data Cartridges: 15
Storage Slots: 875
Drives: 0
MTM: 3584D25
S/N: 13FA107

The viewSystemSummaryDetails command can instruct the system to generate a .csv file from
the output. Type a name, as a parameter to the command, for the file that is to be generated:
viewSystemSummaryDetails > any_name_you_want.csv

The system generates the .csv file and stores it in the directory containing the TS4500CLI.jar
file. No message is returned to your display. To store the .csv file in another directory, specify
the name of the directory in the command, as shown in Example 5-88.

Example 5-88 viewSystemSummaryDetails command with a .csv file

viewSystemSummaryDetails > C:\CLI\CVSFiles\system_summary_Detail.csv

Note: The system does not display any information about accessors if the specified frame
does not have accessors.

viewUsers
Use the viewUsers command to display a list of all the users in the library.

The command uses this syntax:

viewUsers

The viewUsers command does not require any parameters. It instructs the system to display
information for all users in the library. When the viewUsers command is executed successfully,
the system returns output to your display, a shown in Example 5-89.

Example 5-89 viewUsers

viewUsers
Name,Locked, State, Role, Email, Last login
admin, , Disconnected, Administrator,,Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 06:20:16 AM MST
admin2, , Disconnected, Administrator,, Tuesday, April 8, 2014, 07:02:48 AM MST
LocalGUI, , Disconnected, Monitor,, Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 02:43:50 PM MST
Redbook, , Connected, Administrator,,Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 09:33:06 AM MST
Service, , Disconnected, Service,, Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 02:42:36 PM MST

The viewUsers command can include a parameter that instructs the system to generate a
.csv file from the output. Type a name, as a parameter to the command, for the file that is to
be generated:
viewUsers > any_name_you_want.csv

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 The system generates the .csv file and stores it in the directory containing the TS4500CLI.jar
file. No message is returned to your display. To store the .csv file in another directory, specify
the name of the directory in the command, as shown in Example 5-90.

Example 5-90 viewUsers command with a .csv file

viewUsers > C:\CLI\CVSFiles\viewUsers.csv

viewVolserRanges
Use the viewVolserRanges command to list all of the VOLSER ranges in the physical library.
To list all of the VOLSER ranges assigned for each logical library, use the
viewVolserRangesByLL command.

The command uses this syntax:

viewVolserRanges

The viewVolserRanges command does not require any parameters. It lists the information for
all of the VOLSER ranges in the physical library. When the viewVolserRanges command is
executed successfully, the system returns output to your display, as shown in Example 5-91.

Example 5-91 viewVolserRanges

viewVolserRanges
Volser start - Volser end,Logical Library, Media Type,Number of cartridges
DF0000 - DF9999,Redbooks_custom, 3592, 0
JK0000 - JK0009, SLS_JAG1, 3592, 2
RBA000 - RBA999,LTFS_redbooks, 3592, 0
RBD000 - RBD099,Redbooks_custom, 3592, 0

The viewVolserRanges command can include a parameter that instructs the system to
generate a .csv file from the output. Type a name, as a parameter to the command, for the file
that is to be generated:
viewVolserRanges > any_name_you_want.csv

The system generates the .csv file and stores it in the directory containing the TS4500CLI.jar
file. No message is returned to your display. To store the .csv file in another directory, specify
the name of the directory in the command, as shown in Example 5-92.

Example 5-92 viewVolserRanges command with a .csv file

viewVolserRanges > C:\CLI\CVSFiles\volser_ranges.csv

viewVolserRangesByLL
Use the viewVolserRangesByLL command to list all of the VOLSER ranges for each logical
library in the physical library. To list all of the VOLSER ranges for the physical library, use the
viewVolserRanges command.

The command uses this syntax:

viewVolserRangesByLL

The viewVolserRangesByLL command does not require any parameters. It simply lists the
information for all of the VOLSER ranges in each logical library in the physical library. When
the viewVolserRangesByLL command is executed successfully, the system returns output to
your display, as shown in Example 5-93 on page 275.

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Example 5-93 viewVolserRangesByLL
viewVolserRangesByLL
Logical Library, Cartridges, Media Type
LTFS_redbooks, 0, 3592
RBA000 - RBA999, 0
Redbooks_custom, 0, 3592
DF0000 - DF9999, 0
RBD000 - RBD099, 0
SLS_JAG1, 0, 3592
K0000 - JK0009, 2

The viewVolserRangesByLL command allows you to instruct the system to generate a .csv file
from the output by typing a name, as a parameter to the command, for the file that is to be
generated:
viewVolserRangesByLL > any_name_you_want.csv

The system generates the .csv file and stores it in the directory containing the TS4500CLI.jar
file. No message is returned to your display. To store the .csv file in another directory, specify
the name of the directory in the command, as shown in Example 5-94.

Example 5-94 viewVolserRangesByLL command with a .csv file

viewVolserRangesByLL > C:\CLI\CVSFiles\volser_ranges_by_ll.csv

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The publications listed in this section are particularly suitable for a more detailed discussion of
the topics covered in this book.

IBM Redbooks
The following IBM Redbooks publications provide additional information about the topic in this
document. Note that some publications referenced in this list might be available in softcopy
only.
IBM System Storage Tape Library Guide for Open Systems, SG24-5946
IBM Linear Tape File System Enterprise Edition V1.1.1.1 Installation and Configuration
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IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and Users Guide, GA32-0565
IBM TS4500 Introduction and Planning Guide, SC27-5990

Online resources
These web pages are helpful for more information:
IBM Linear Tape File System Enterprise Edition documentation, IBM Knowledge Center
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Library and drive firmware packages in IBM Fix Central
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IBM Security Identity Manager V6.0.0 documentation, IBM Knowledge Center
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IBM tape storage products for data protection and long-term retention
http://www.ibm.com/systems/storage/tape/
IBM Tape System Reporter
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