Datasheet

z IBM Stora

e Media

{ Media Sales Contacts

z SCSI Address Setting

z Tape Drive Performance

z Device Driver/Robotics Driver(ATAPE)

z Tape Drive Microcode Download

z Drive Microcode Download with AIX 5.1 Diagnostics

{ AIX 5.1 Diagnostics

{ Microcode Packaging

{ Using Older Microcode Packages

{ Using AIX diagnostics

 Using the AIX Diagnostics menu

 Using the AIX Diagnostics via command line input.

{ Sample Dsdata file

z SCSD Tape/Optical Ucode Download Utility

{ Genucode: SCSI microcode download utility for SCSD devices

 Information about using Genucode

 Microcode installation instructions:

{ Genucode Return Codes

Information Regarding Tape Drive Environment and Use

IBM's goal is to provide you with a product that you can configure and use reliably. Tape drives require specific

maintenance and environmental conditions to operate well over time. Using high quality, data grade media, handling and

storing this media properly, operating the tape drive in a clean environment and keeping the tape drive properly cleaned can

help you to avoid problems with your IBM tape drive.

Media Grades

IBM sells media designed to be used for data storage.

IBM supports the tape that we sell. If IBM service personnel analysis indicates a problem with non-IBM media it may be

necessary for the customer to replace the media.

Tape Handling and Storage

Most tape is supplied in a sealed cartridge. It is provided this way so that the tape will remain in a clean environment.

Opening the cartridge allows dirt and airborne particles to enter and then become a source of contamination. The cartridge

should only be opened by the tape drive and not an operator. The tape also is held under proper tension inside the cartridge.

If the cartridge is dropped, this tension will be relaxed. Inserting a dropped cartridge into a tape drive can cause incorrect

loading and result in a jam. This will ruin the tape and can cause physical damage if the cartridge is not removed properly.

When the tapes are stored, they must be replaced in their protective containers and stored on their end. The storage area

must be clean, dry, normal room temperature and away from any magnetic fields.

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