Magstar 3494 Tape Library IBM Operator Guide GA32-0280-09
Magstar 3494 Tape Library IBM Operator Guide GA32-0280-09
Note! Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Notices” on page 337. Ninth Edition (May 1999) | This edition, GA32-0280-09, is a major revision of GA32-0280-08, which is now obsolete. Significant changes or | additions to the text and illustrations are indicated by a vertical line to the left of the change. The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law.
Contents Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preface . . . . . Organization . . . Related Information . 3490E . . . . . 3590 . . . . . AIX . . . . . . AS/400 . . . . RISC System/6000 MVS . . . . . VM . . . . . . Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summary of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3494 Model B16 Virtual Tape Server Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 3494 Model B18 Virtual Tape Server Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Chapter 3. Operational Characteristics . . . . . 3490E/3590 Tape Subsystem Operation . . . . . Virtual Tape Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emulation of 3490-Type Tape Drives . . . . . Tape Volume Cache . . . . . . . . . . . Storage Management of the Tape Volume Cache . Maintaining Data Fragments from Copied Volumes Fast Response for Non-specific Mount Requests .
Shutdown pending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Library Manager Switchover in Progress . . . . . . . . . . Accessor Switchover in Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dual Active Accessor Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Informational States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Relationship between Operational Modes and States . . . . . . Operational Mode Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pause Mode to Auto Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto Mode to Pause Mode (No Error) . . . . . . . . .
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch Active Library Manager to Standby . . . . . . Accessors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lockup Library Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Status Pull-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operational Status . . . . . . .
| | | Manage Insert Volumes . . . . . . . . . Manage Export-Hold Volumes . . . . . . . Cancel Export/Import . . . . . . . . . . Service Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . SNMP Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Library Manager’s SNMP Features . Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . Receiving SNMPD Traps on the Monitor Station Programming Tools . . . . . . . . . . . OPINT Library Manager SNMP Traps . . . . UNSOL Library Manager SNMP Traps . . . . CHCK1 Library Manager SNMP Traps . . . .
Start the Library Manager and Host Recovery Procedure (MVS/BLTS Environment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DFSMS System Managed Tape Messages . . . . . . . . . . . Table for DFSMS Library Failure Messages or Exception Conditions . Information Provided at the Library Manager Console . . . . . . . Using the System Summary Window . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Component Availability Status Window . . . . . . . . Using the Search Database for Volumes Window . . . . . . . .
Figures | | | 1. IBM 3494 Tape Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Control Unit Frame Functional Components, 3490E (Front View) . 3. Control Unit Frame Functional Components, 3590 (Front View) . . 4. Control Unit Frame Functional Components (Rear View) . . . . 5. Storage Frame Functional Components (front) . . . . . . . . 6. Drive Unit Frame Functional Components (front) . . . . . . . 7. Drive Unit Frame Functional Components (rear) . . . . . . . 8.
54. Switching Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55. Dual Active Accessor Status Pop-Up Window — Enabling . . . . . . . 56. Mark Accessor Active Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57. Dual Active Accessor Status Pop-Up Window — Disabling. . . . . . . 58. System Administrator Password Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . 59. Shutdown Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60. Status Pull-Down Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61.
| | | | | | | 109. Enable Inventory Update Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . 110. Perform Inventory Update Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . 111. Inventory Update Status Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112. Inventory Update Status Box (Dual Active Accessor systems) . . . 113. Perform Inventory Update (Partial) Window . . . . . . . . . . 114. Setup Stand-Alone Device Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . 115. Reset Stand-Alone Device Pop-Up Window . . . . . . . . . . 116.
163. Active Session . . . . . . . . 164. Changing Sessions . . . . . . 165. Session Pull-down Menu . . . . 166. DCAF Password . . . . . . . 167. Library Manager Switching Window 168. Library Manager Switching Window 169. Status Flags. . . . . . . . . 170. Laser Safety Caution Label . . . xii Magstar 3494 Tape Library Operator Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface This book provides information for the new operator and for the experienced operator to use the IBM Magstar 3494 Tape Library. If you are a new operator, give special attention to the organization of this book (see “Organization”) and read the sections indicated for new operators. Users of this information should be familiar with the 3490E magnetic tape subsystems. IBM recommends that you read the IBM 3494 Tape Library Introduction and Planning Guide, GA32-0279.
v “Index” on page 347 lists items to which a reader may need to refer.
3590 v IBM 3590 High Performance Tape Subsystem Introduction and Planning Guide, GA32-0329. v IBM 3590 High Performance Tape Subsystem Hardware Reference, GA32-0331 v IBM 3590 High Performance Tape Subsystem User‘s Guide, GA32-0330.
v DFSMS/MVS Implementing and Customizing DFSMShsm , SH21-1078 v DFSMS/MVS Planning for Installation , SC26-4919 v DFSMS/MVS Object Access Method Application Programmer’s Reference , SC26-4917 v DFSMS/MVS Guide and Master Index , GC26-4904 v JES3 Command Reference , SC23-0063 v Multiple Virtual Storage/Enterprise System Architecture Library Guide for System Product , GC28-1601 v MVS/ESA Storage Management Library: Storage Management Reader’s Guide , GC26-3122 v MVS/ESA Planning: Installation and Migration fo
v Distributed Console Access Facility: V1R3.1 Target User’s Guide , SH19-6839 v Distributed Console Access Facility: V1R3.1 User’s Guide , SH19-4069 | | | | | You can send us comments about this book electronically: v v v v IBMLink from US: STARPUBS at SJEVM5 IBMLink from Canada: STARPUBS at TORIBM IBM Mail Exchange: USIB3VVD at IBMMAIL Internet: starpubs@us.ibm.
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| Summary of Changes | | | | This book contains the following changes to the previous edition. v Addition of VTS Import/Export functions v Addition of SCSI attachment capability to VTS subsystems v Attachment to Microsoft Windows NT processors Changes to correct errors or omissions in the previous edition are also included. © Copyright IBM Corp.
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Chapter 1. Introduction The 3494 Tape Library automates the retrieval, storage, and control of Cartridge System Tape, Enhanced Capacity Cartridge System Tape, and High Performance Cartridge Tape. In conjunction with supporting software and 3490E Models C1A, C2A and F1A, 3590 Model B1A, 3590 Model A00 or A50, 3494 Model B16 and B18 Virtual Tape Servers, and Model HA1 High Availability Unit, the 3494 allows cartridges to be mounted and demounted automatically on tape drives.
IBM 3494 Tape Libraries Figure 1 on page 3 shows three possible configurations of the 3494. The 3494 is available in multiple configurations using one control unit frame and up to fifteen optional frames.
Figure 1. IBM 3494 Tape Libraries Note: For additional 3494 configurations, see IBM 3494 Tape Library Introduction and Planning Guide, GA32-0279. The control unit frame provides full library function without the other optional frames. Adding the optional frames to the control unit frame provides for additional storage and tape drive capabilities. See Table 2 on page 25 for the cartridge capacity of each frame. Chapter 1.
Functional Components Figure 2 on page 5 and Figure 3 on page 6 show the following functional components of the control unit frame, viewable from the front: 1 Cartridge storage cells Are located on the interior side of front doors and on the back walls of the 3494. See 1 in Figure 2 on page 5 or in Figure 3 on page 6.
A06C0041 Figure 2. Control Unit Frame Functional Components, 3490E (Front View) Chapter 1.
A06O0004 Figure 3. Control Unit Frame Functional Components, 3590 (Front View) Figure 4 on page 7 shows the following functional components of the control unit frame, viewable from the rear: 1 Library manager Controls all operations in the 3494. Its hardware consists of a controller, display, pointing device, and keyboard. An optional Remote Library Manager Console feature is also available for remote installation on a Local Area Network (LAN) environment.
Figure 4. Control Unit Frame Functional Components (Rear View) Figure 5 on page 8 shows the functional components of the storage frame, viewable from the front: 1 Cartridge storage cells Are located on the interior side of the front door and on the back wall of the frame. 2 Rail system The cartridge accessor is carried through the library on the rail system installed in each frame. The rail system consists of two horizontal rails, one at the top and one at the bottom of the frame. Chapter 1.
Figure 5. Storage Frame Functional Components (front) Figure 6 on page 9 shows the functional components of the drive unit frame with four 3590 tape subsystems and a 3590 Model A00 or A50 Control Unit, viewable from the front: 1 Cartridge storage cells Are located on the interior side of the front door and on the back wall of the frame.
Figure 6. Drive Unit Frame Functional Components (front) Figure 7 on page 10 shows the functional components of the drive unit frame with four 3590 tape subsystems and a 3590 Model A00 or A50 Control Unit, viewable from the rear (shown with rear door removed): 1 Cartridge storage cells Are located on the interior side of the front door and on the back wall of the frame. 2 Rail system The cartridge accessor is carried through the library on the rail system installed in each frame.
Figure 7. Drive Unit Frame Functional Components (rear) Figure 8 on page 11 shows the functional components of the Model B16 Virtual Tape Server frame, viewable from the front: 1 Cartridge storage cells Are located on the interior side of the front door and on the back wall of the frame. 2 Rail system The cartridge accessor is carried through the library on the rail system installed in each frame. The rail system consists of two horizontal rails, one at the top and one at the bottom of the frame.
Figure 8. Model B16 Virtual Tape Server Functional Components (front) Figure 9 on page 12 shows the functional components of the Model B16 Virtual Tape Server frame, viewable from the rear (shown with rear door removed): 1 Cartridge storage cells Are located on the interior side of the front door and on the back wall of the frame. 2 Rail system The cartridge accessor is carried through the library on the rail system installed in each frame.
Figure 9.
Figure 10. Model B18 Virtual Tape Server (front) Figure 11 on page 14 shows the functional components of the Model B18 Virtual Tape Server frame, viewable from the rear (shown with rear door removed): 1 Disk storage Disk storage holds the contents of the Tape Volume Cache and is managed by the Virtual Tape Server controller. One to four disk storage features may be installed in a Model B18 VTS.
Figure 11. Model B18 Virtual Tape Server Functional Components (rear) Figure 12 on page 15 shows the following functional components of the Model HA1 Left Service Bay from the right front: 1 Cartridge storage cells Are located on the interior side of the front doors on the 3494 and on the back interior wall but are for service use only. 2 Barrier door Used by service personnel to separate the service bay from the main aisle of the 3494.
Figure 12. Model HA1, Left Service Bay Functional Components (right front) Figure 13 on page 16 shows the following functional components of the Model HA1, Right Service Bay from the right front: 1 Cartridge storage cells Are located on the interior side of the front doors on the 3494 and on the back interior wall but are for service use only. 2 Barrier door Used by service personnel to separate the service bay from the main aisle of the 3494.
Figure 13.
can be configured as High-Capacity Input/Output. An SU, or B16, configured as High-Capacity I/O can contain 100 (upper half) or 200 (whole wall) cells. A DU configured as High-Capacity I/O contains from 50 (six 3590 drives) to 135 (two 3590 drives) and uses all available cells in the wall. Only a single wall can be configured at any time (single High-Capacity input/output facility).
There are two modes of operation for the Convenience Input⁄Output Station while in Input mode: Insert, and Import. If one or more Virtual Tape Servers are Import/Export capable, then the Convenience Input⁄Output Station will be in Import mode. | | | | Cartridge Tape The 3494 is designed to automate the storage and movement of the Cartridge System Tape, the Enhanced Capacity Cartridge System Tape, and the 3590 High Performance Cartridge Tape.
successfully read a seventh character and there is no volser range that includes this volser. This method is typically used for Cartridge System Tape without the seventh character. If none of the above methods are successful at assigning a media type, the cartridge is ejected, and an operator intervention is set. The vision system also identifies the cartridge volser during an inventory or insert operation by reading the external labels on the cartridge.
Figure 16. Cartridge System Tape Cartridge File Protection Each tape cartridge includes a file-protect selector 3 (see Figure 16) that, when set to the file-protect position, prevents writing on or erasing data from the tape. Normally, cartridges used in the 3494 should not be manually file-protected. If required, software can be used to file-protect the cartridges. This allows the host, when appropriate, to identify a cartridge that no longer contains current data and can be a scratch cartridge.
The external labels on the cartridges identify the cartridges to the 3494. Host control software in some operating environments requires that internally written labels on volumes correspond to external volsers. IBM recommends that correspondence of external and internal cartridge labels be verified by library control software as part of mount processing. Cleaner cartridges must also have operator and machine-readable external labels to identify each cartridge.
Unlabeled Tape Facility Note: Do not use this function with cartridges with machine-readable labels. Unlabeled tape operations are designed to allow the operator to occasionally insert volumes into the 3494 that do not have external machine-readable volser and media-type labels.
The label must be flat to within 0.5 mm (0.2 in.) over the length of the label and have no folds, missing pieces, or smudges. Figure 18 shows the correct position of the label on the cartridge case. No Roll-up or Roll-over No Wrinkles No Bubbles N o S tre tch No Roll-up or Roll-over A06C0035 Parallel to Edge Figure 18. Cartridge Label Position Do not place a new label over an existing label. Remove an old label by slowly pulling it at a right angle to the cartridge case. Do not reuse a label.
Cartridge Storage Cells The cartridge cell locations are named so the operator can find the cartridges during Manual mode operation. The cell name consists of three values: a wall number, a column letter, and a row number. For example, Figure 19 shows cell location 2 A 1. Figure 19. Cartridge Storage Cell Names Figure 20 on page 25 shows the cartridge storage cell labeling. Wall number The wall numbers 3 that are even-numbered represent the walls on the front doors of the library.
2 A B 2 3 4 5 A06C0047 6 Figure 20. Cartridge Storage Cell Labeling Reserved Cartridge Storage Cells The library reserves certain cells within the library for functions that the operator does not actively control. In non-high availability models these locations are Error Recovery Cells 1 A 1 (1 A 3 instead of 1 A 1 if the optional Dual Gripper feature is installed) and CE cartridge cell 1 A 20. If both 3490E and 3590 tape subsystems are present, CE cartridge 1 A 19 is also reserved.
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Library Manager The library manager processes all requests and control functions in the library. User Interface The user interface enables the operator to obtain information about the operation of the library and instructs the library manager to perform specific tasks through the use of the library manager console (display, keyboard, and pointing device). Password-protection for the level of authorization is optional.
Database The library manager creates and maintains a database that contains the configuration of the library, the physical location information for all the elements of the library serviced by the cartridge accessor, the inventory of the physical cartridge volumes and logical volumes managed by a VTS, and information about their use and current status, and the status of each 3490E/3590 device and virtual device.
remaining records are returned. Each record contains the current status and media-type for a volume in the inventory. Library information data The current operational status of the library and basic library configuration data with information on installed options. Reserved category data Information about the categories that have already been reserved within the library. Statistical data Information about the current workload and performance characteristics of the library.
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Chapter 2. Controls and Indicators The controls and the indicators for the 3494 are described in this chapter. The 3494 is controlled through the use of the operator panel 1 (see Figure 21) on the front of the control unit frame. The Convenience Input⁄Output Station feature 2 is also on the front of the control unit framenext to the operator panel, if it is installed. The handles 3 for opening the doors on the front of the frames are located next to the door locks 4 .
Operator Panel The 3494 operator panel is mounted on the front door of the control unit frame. Normal operation of the 3494 is controlled through the use of this operator panel. Power Controls and Status Indicators See Figure 22 on page 33 for the locations of the controls and indicators. 1 Unit Emergency switch The Unit Emergency switch turns off power to the 3494 immediately and should only be used in an emergency. The Unit Emergency switch must be in the on position for the 3494 to be powered on.
remains lit when in Auto mode. If the mode transition cannot be completed, the Intervention Required LED will light. 8 Pause mode switch and status LED The Pause mode motion control switch allows the operator to place the library into Pause mode. The LED flashes during the mode transition and remains lit when in Pause mode. If the mode transition cannot be completed, the Intervention Required LED will light.
4 Input⁄Output Locked The I⁄O Locked LED, when lit, indicates that the Convenience Input⁄Output Station station is locked and being used by the cartridge accessor. A06C0064 5 Convenience Input/Output Station Operation Tab The Convenience Input⁄Output Station operation tab is used to open the Convenience Input⁄Output Station door when the door is unlocked (when the I⁄O Locked LED is not lit). Figure 23.
A06C0059 Figure 24. Library Manager 3490 Tape Subsystem Controls for Models C10, C11, C1A, C22, and C2A The 3490E Model CXA control unit operator panel 1 and the 3490E Model CXA drive unit operator panel 2 (see Figure 25 on page 36) are accessible to the operator by opening the front door of the frame containing the tape subsystem to be accessed.
Operator’s Guide or IBM 3490E Tape Subsystem Models F01, F1A, F11, and FC0 Installation, Planning and Operator’s Guide. Channel Status E nable A IM L Power On Disable A Enable B Wait Disable B E rror P o w e r O ff XXXXXXXX U n lo a d Protected A06C0032 Ready Figure 25.
For more information on 3490E controls and indicators, see IBM 3490E Tape Subsystem Models F00, F01, F1A, and F11 Installation, Planning, and Operator’s Guide. Figure 26. 3490E Controls and Indicators for Model F1A 3590 Model B1A Tape Subsystem Controls The 3590 Model B1A operator panel 1 (see Figure 27 on page 38) is accessible to the operator by opening the front door of the frame containing the tape subsystem to be accessed. Chapter 2.
A06O0001 Figure 27. 3590 Model B1A Operator Panel When 3590 subsystems are attached to the 3494, the following 3590 functions change: Drive control The loading and unloading of volumes is controlled by the library manager. The 3590 subsystem communicates with the library manager to update the database with the drive status and cartridge location information.
immediately and should only be used in an emergency. Abrupt removal of power in case of emergency may cause loss of customer data. The Unit Emergency switch must be in the on position for the 3494 Model B18 to be powered on by the associated 3494 Library. Note: The 3494 Model B18 Unit Emergency switch will not cause power to be removed from the associated 3494 library. Figure 28.
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Chapter 3. Operational Characteristics The operational characteristics of the 3494 are described in this chapter. 3490E/3590 Tape Subsystem Operation The 3494 controls the loading, unloading, and affiliated operation of the tape subsystem in the library. No operator attendance is required unless the library is unable to recover from a subsystem problem.
with the ESCON High Performance Option (EHPO) feature emulates storage of up to 2.4 GB (3:1 compression) on the virtual Enhanced Capacity Cartridge System Tape. All host interactions with data in a Virtual Tape Server subsystem are through virtual volumes and associated virtual tape drives; there is no direct access to the data on a physical cartridge or drive.
the virtual volume selected by the library manager to satisfy the request. No recall of the data from the previous usage of the volume is performed because the fragment contains the label information needed by the host tape management software to validate the use of the volume for a non-specific mount request. The subsystem signals the host that the mount is complete when the fragment is accessed.
are less than 10 scratch stacked volumes, the Inhibit Reclaim Schedule shown on the Set VTS Management Policies pop-up window, Figure 99 on page 169, will not be in effect and the VTS will proceed to reclaim space on stacked volumes until at least 15 scratch stacked volumes are available. This activity may affect the performance of the host jobs running on the VTS.
Operator Interface The library manager console is used to perform the setup, management, and status functions needed to support a Virtual Tape Server subsystem. Logical Volume Inventory | | The data base in the library manager is expanded to handle the large number of logical volumes that a Virtual Tape Server subsystem uses.
The remote power control, a 3494 feature for AS/400, supports both local and remote power controls. When the library is in local power mode, an operator can activate the power-on and the power-off sequences. When in remote power mode, each host, through its AS/400 interface, can request that the power-on or power-off sequence be initiated. Any host requesting a power-on sequence will cause the 3494 to power on unless the library is already powered on.
intentionally damaging the library manager database or other operations. Use of password-protection is optional. Error Detection and Reporting When the library is powered on, the library manager, the 3490E/3590 tape subsystems and Virtual Tape Servers perform power-on diagnostics. The library performs real-time error detection, fault isolation, error reporting, and error recovery during normal operation.
The Enable Inventory Update option is also available from the Commands pull-down. This option allows the user to enable the inventory update process. Inventory Update would then be done on all doors at initialization and following manual mode and to all doors opened on the transition from pause to auto. Inventory update determines if any cartridges have been added, removed, or moved, and the library manager updates the cartridge inventory.
Table 3. Volume Categories (continued) Category (in hex) Name Definition FF00 Insert Set when a tape volume is added to the inventory. The 3494 reads the external label on the volume, creates an inventory entry for the volume, and assigns the volume to this category. The attached hosts are notified when one or more volumes are assigned to this category. Logical volumes are also added to the FF00 when they are inserted via an operator panel.
Table 3. Volume Categories (continued) Category (in hex) Name Definition | | | | | | | | | FF12 Export-Pending Category At the start of export operation processing, the VTS assigns the logical volumes to be exported to this category to remove them from access by attached hosts. If the Library Export operation is cancelled or fails, any logical volumes assigned to this category are reassigned to the category they were in prior to the export operation.
Table 3. Volume Categories (continued) Category (in hex) Name Definition FFF6 Service volume, 3590 Set when the library manager detects that a volume only has a unique service volser. Volsers that fit the mask CE xxx (where xxx represents any valid volser characters) are service volumes. The imbedded blank makes these labels unique from customer volumes. Normally, service cartridges have volsers with the prefix CE (for example, CE 099). The specific cell location is predefined.
Physical Volume States A volume is in the inventory if an entry (in the inventory) for the volser is in the database. The following states are associated with a physical volume: Inaccessible A volume is in the library manager inventory, but is currently in a location that is not accessible by the cartridge accessor. Misplaced A volume is in the inventory, and the library manager determines that it is not in the position indicated by the inventory.
| | | | | | When the Convenience Input⁄Output Station is in Import mode, any J-type cartridge (High-Performance Cartridge Tape) is added to the database in the Unassigned category. Using the Manage Unassigned Volumes panel, shown in Figure 129 on page 202, the operator can assign the volumes in the Unassigned category to the Import category, assign volumes to the appropriate Insert category and partition based on the volser ranges, or eject a volume.
Command Priorities in the Queue The library manager manages the operations queue with a set of priority levels. The library manager places operation requests in the queue in priorities from 0 through 9. A command priority of 0 is the highest priority and a command priority of 9 is the lowest priority. The priorities are established so Mount requests take precedence over any other operation, except for operations that must be executed on a priority basis.
Operations The 3494 performs host-initiated and stand-alone operations. Host-Initiated Operations The following are host-initiated operations: v Mount operations v Demount operations v Eject operations v Audit operations v Import operations v Export operations Mount Operations Host-initiated mount operations result in either a physical or logical mount being performed by the library. Whether the host-initiated mount is physical or logical is determined by the drive address to which the mount is issued.
Physical Mount Required The host requested a specific volser or specified a category that was not designated as a “Fast-Ready” category. The volser needed to satisfy that the mount operation is not resident in the tape volume cache and must be recalled from the physical tape. The library manager directs the cartridge accessor to move the required physical volume to one of the 3590 tape drives managed by the VTS so the recall operation can be performed.
If the volser specified is a logical volume in the library manager’s inventory, the library manager determines the physical volume the logical volume resides on and performs an audit of that physical volume. The audit operation is successful if the physical volume is found in the expected storage cell or if it is currently mounted on a physical drive in the Virtual Tape Server.
Using automatic cartridge loader mode Although the tape drives in the 3494 do not have automatic cartridge loaders, the 3494 allows for automatic mounting of the next cartridge, of a predefined sequential set, in a specified library tape drive. The 3494 supports the assignment of cartridges to a special category, the assignment of a specified drive for restricted use with the special category, and the ending of the restricted usage of a tape drive.
Stacked Volumes If a Virtual Tape Server is installed, the 3590 High Performance Cartridge Tapes that it will use to store and manage logical volumes cannot be loaded into the library without first: v Performing an initial teach of the library. v Setting up one or more volser ranges that identify the stacked volumes that the Virtual Tape Server will manage. See “Volser Range for Media Types” on page 161 for a description of how to enter the volser ranges.
Things You Should Never Do This section gives a list of actions that you should never perform when operating a 3494. Failure to follow these recommendations will result in serious problems, including severe performance degradation. v Never remove cartridges from tape drives unless told to do so by the Library Manager. Moving a cartridge can result in it being marked misplaced or inaccessible. The Library Manager will automatically clear the drive while in Automatic mode.
recovery of misplaced or inaccessible cartridges, which would have to be recovered through the error recovery cell one at a time. v Avoid running large database searches (for instance, searching for all volsers in the library) from the Database pull-down while the library is busy. This can tie up the database and cause performance degradation. v Avoid opening the enclosure doors without first pausing the accessors. Chapter 3.
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Chapter 4. Operational Modes and States, and Informational States The operational modes and states, and informational states of the 3494 are described in this chapter. The current status of the library manager is defined as follows: v Operational mode v Operational state v Informational state The operational mode and state information are available through the library manager console, or the remote library manager console if the optional Remote Library Manager Console feature is installed.
performed automatically. This mode allows the operator to perform library tasks, for example, mounting and ejecting, until the 3494 is returned to Auto mode. | | Additional Operational Modes in the HA1 Environment In a Library with the HA1 feature attached, one library manager is active, and the other is standby. Figure 29 shows the screen for the active Library Manager, and Figure 30 on page 65 shows the screen for the standby Library Manager. | | | | Figure 29.
Figure 30. Standby Library Manager | Home Cell Mode The library operates in either fixed home cell or floating home cell mode. The home cell mode selection is made by the service representative, during the teach process, as follows: Fixed home cell Fixed home cell mode assigns each physical cartridge to a fixed storage cell location when it enters the library, and it is always returned to the same location after it is used.
Initialization complete The tape library starts the library manager application and determines the operational mode and state. The mode and state are based on the availability conditions of the components and whether the 3494 is taught and inventoried. If the 3494is taught and inventoried, the library manager waits for one of the following conditions: v An operator instruction to proceed to an operation mode and operational state.
Dual Active Accessor Status When the dual active accessors feature is installed, it may be enabled or disabled. Figure 31 shows the pop-up window for the transition into the dual active accessor mode, and Figure 32 shows the pop-up window for the transition out of dual active accessor mode. Each of these windows is shown until the transition is complete. Figure 31. Dual Active Accessor Status — enabling Figure 32.
Intervention required Indicates that a condition in the tape library must be corrected by operator intervention. Library manager check-1 condition Indicates that the library manager has detected an unrecoverable condition that does not allow continued execution of host requests, and will attempt to re-initialize or switch to the standby library manager if the high availability model is installed to correct the problem.
1. The library manager checks the status of the interface to the cartridge accessor. If it is not available, a pop-up window is displayed indicating the cartridge accessor interface is unavailable. The operator can cancel the request to Auto mode. 2. The library manager checks the cartridge accessor status. If it is not available because of a previous failure, the accessor is tested to see if it can be made available. If it can be made available, the transition to automatic is attempted.
between its highlighted and non-highlighted color to provide a visual indication that the 3494 is still in Pause Pending mode. The library manager also beeps five times. 2. The System Summary window is updated to indicate that the operational mode is Pause Pending. 3. The library manager instructs the cartridge accessor to move to its park location after completing the operations in progress. 4. The library manager is notified that the cartridge accessor is in its park location. 5.
3. The operations necessary to park the cartridge accessor and remove its power are performed (see “Auto Mode to Pause Mode (No Error)” on page 69). 4. The library completes the change to Manual mode (see “Pause Mode to Manual Mode” on page 70). 5. An attention message is sent to all attached hosts indicating that the state of the library changed. Manual Mode to Auto Mode When an operator wants to select Auto mode while the 3494 is in Manual mode, the operator must use the library manager.
Shutdown Pending State to Shutdown State During this change, the library manager application is removed from memory. Shutdown State to Library Manager Initialization State This change occurs when the library manager controller is powered on or when a severe error occurs. Library Manager Initialization State to Initialization Complete State After the library manager starts the main process of the library manager application, the tape library enters the initialization complete state.
go to the Offline state. This time is needed to move the cartridges to the high-capacity output facility from the storage cells. If a high-capacity operation is in progress, the operator is prompted to cancel the operation. If the operator does not cancel the high-capacity operation, the Offline request is cancelled. | | | Note: Online to Offline State — not allowed if an Export or an Import operation is in progress.
Library manager check-1 condition The library manager: detects an unrecoverable condition that does not allow continued execution of host requests, and will attempt to re-initialize to correct the problem.
Chapter 5. Basic Operating Procedures The basic operating procedures for the 3494 are described in this chapter. Table 5 shows the basic operating procedures that an operator can perform by using the operator panel on the front of the control unit frame. Table 5. Quick Reference to Basic Operating Procedures Task Procedure Powering on the 3494 “Powering On the 3494”. Powering off the 3494 “Powering Off the 3494”. Changing to Pause mode “Changing to Pause Mode” on page 76.
Note: If the Local/Remote switch is in the Local position, the Unit Power switch can power off the 3494. 3. Observe the Power Off Pending LED on the operator panel. The LED flashes until the 3494 is powered off. The system can take up to 20 minutes in a library with a VTS to shutdown. When the shutdown completes, the 3494 (including the Model B18, if installed) is powered off.
Inserting Cartridges Cartridges can be inserted into the library in the following ways: v See “Initial Cartridge Installation” on page 58. v See “Using Empty Cartridge Cells to Insert Cartridges”. v See “Using the Convenience Input⁄Output Station Feature to Insert Cartridges” on page 78. v See “Using the High-Capacity Input/Output Facility” on page 81. Note: The type of input⁄output facility available to the operator was defined during the teach process.
Note: If the inventory update is not enabled, select Perform Inventory Update from the Commands pull-down (see “Using the Commands Pull-Down” on page 152) to add the newly inserted cartridges to the library manager database and to send messages to the hosts. Perform Partial may also be selected. The operator is shown which doors were opened and may select or deselect doors to re-inventory.
Summary pop-up window (Figure 43 on page 98) shows the Convenience I/O Mode of Import or Insert. A06C0038 | Figure 34. Inserting Cartridges in the Convenience Input⁄Output Station | Using the Convenience Input⁄Output Station Import Mode | | | | | | | | When the Convenience Input⁄Output Station is in Import Mode, any J-type cartridge (High Performance Cartridge Tape) that is inserted into the Convenience Input⁄Output Station will be added to the Unassigned category of the library.
for validating the ranges that have been defined for physical volumes. J-type cartridges that are not in a VTS range of stacked volumes will be inserted for native 3590 use. | | | | | | | | | | | 5. J-type cartridges that are intended for native 3590 use must be moved into the Insert category. The Volser ranges pushbutton allows validation of physical stacked volume ranges to insure that native 3590 cartridges will not become VTS stacked volumes 6. The Category Recovery section in “Appendix B.
Using the High-Capacity Input/Output Facility | | Attention: Never place Exported Stacked Volumes into the High Capacity Input/Output Facility, as this will cause the data on them to be overwritten. The defined facility will be scanned on the first transition to Automatic mode even if Inventory Update is disabled or on any transition to Automatic mode if the door associated with the frame containing the facility has been opened.
5. Press the Auto mode button on the operator panel. 6. Observe the Auto mode LED on the operator panel. The LED flashes until the library is in Auto mode and then stays lit. Note: If the high availability model is installed, the output facility still uses cells in the control unit. The cells in the service bays are not available to the library. Removing Ejected Cartridges from the High-Capacity Output Facility 1. Press the Pause button on the operator panel. 2.
| | | | v Exported Stacked Volumes that were used in an Import operation from the Import category v VTS stacked volumes being ejected v Native 3590 cartridges being ejected by a host | | | Site operations management of time periods for Export and Import operations can minimize the mix of cartridges in the Convenience Input⁄Output Station. Chapter 5.
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| Chapter 6. Advanced Operating Procedures The advanced operating procedures for the 3494 are described in this chapter. Table 6 shows the advanced operating procedures an operator can perform by using the library manager at the rear of the library. Table 6. Quick Reference to Advanced Operating Procedures | Task Reference Using the library manager “Using the Library Manager” on page 88. Making selections with the library manager “Making Library Manager Selections” on page 92.
Table 6. Quick Reference to Advanced Operating Procedures (continued) Task Reference Using the VTS Physical device mount history “VTS Physical Device Mount History” on selection page 128. Using the VTS Logical mounts per hour selection “VTS Logical Mounts Per Hour” on page 129. Using the VTS Active Data Distribution selection “VTS Active Data Distribution” on page 130. Using the System Summary window “Using the System Summary” on page 131. Requesting LAN status “LAN Status” on page 135.
Table 6. Quick Reference to Advanced Operating Procedures (continued) | Task Reference Cancel Export/Import “Cancel Export/Import” on page 207. Inventorying new storage or re-inventorying the complete system “Inventory New Storage or Re-inventory Complete System” on page 169. Disabling the inventory update “Disable Inventory Update” on page 176. Enabling the inventory update “Enable Inventory Update” on page 177.
Table 6. Quick Reference to Advanced Operating Procedures (continued) Task Reference Removing a cartridge from the gripper “Cartridge Removal from the Gripper” on page 239. Using the keyboard template “Using the Keyboard Template” on page 240. Using the remote library manager console “Chapter 7. Remote Library Manager Console Feature” on page 241. Using the Library Manager The library manager display contains one Operator menu.
Figure 36. Operator Panel Controls 1 System Menu Icon This horizontal line, when selected with a single click of the pointing device, causes a pull-down window (see Figure 37) with an expanded list of selections to be displayed. Double-clicking on this icon causes the pop-up window that contains the system menu icon to be closed (removed). See “Making Library Manager Selections” on page 92 for explanations of clicking with a pointing device. Chapter 6.
Figure 37. System Menu 2 Title Bar This area, at the top of each window, contains the window title. Note: By clicking on the title bar and holding down the pointing device button, the entire window can be dragged (moved) to a different location on the screen. See “Selections with the Pointing Device” on page 92 for instructions to operate the pointing device.
unshaded part of the scroll bar) shows the position and the size of the visible information in relation to the information that is available. As the window is scrolled, the upper and lower bold bars change size to reflect the amount of information that is available for display in both up and down directions. All available information is visible if no slider box is shown. 6 Non-Sizeable Window Border A non-sizeable window border cannot be used to increase or decrease the size of the window.
13 Action Bar The action bar is the primary window containing keywords that, when selected, cause a pull-down window to be displayed. Click on the desired action to highlight the item. If a line item is dimmed, the item is not available for selection. Making Library Manager Selections You can make selections from the action bar of the Operator menu, with choices from the pull-down menus, or by active radio buttons, check boxes, and push-buttons.
2. Click on the object using button 2 or 4 to select and lock the pointer on the object. 3. Rotate the ball to move the object. This action is also referred to as dragging an object. 4. Release the object by pressing either button. A06C0111 Note: The object may also be moved by holding down button 1 or button 3 while moving the ball and then releasing the button when the object is positioned as desired. Figure 38.
Figure 39. Track Pointer Keyboard To select and move an object on the screen, do the following: 1. Gently press the trackpoint (3 in Figure 39) to position the pointer on the object. 2. Press and hold button 1 in Figure 39 down. 3. Gently press the trackpoint (3 in Figure 39) to move the object. This action is also referred to as “dragging an object”. 4. Release the object by releasing button 1 . Note: Button 2 in Figure 39 is not used.
Extended help Provides general information about the Operator menu. Click on Extended help from the Help pull-down menu (or select and press Enter). You can also press F2 from within a help window. Keys help Displays a list of key assignments available. Click on Keys help from the Help pull-down menu (or select and press Enter). You can also press F9 from within a help window. Help index Provides an alphabetic list of items along with a search capability of all the help information in the application.
Services Search through the help windows. Options Expand or contract the list of available help windows or display the list of help windows you have viewed during the session. Help Provide help to use the Help facility. If you select Contents from the Options pull-down menu, the contents window appears. This window lists all the available help topics. A plus sign (+) next to a topic indicates that additional entries are available for that topic. Click on the plus sign to see the complete list.
Ctrl+F10 Activates the Operator menu action bar. Ctrl+PgUp Displays the text to the left of the window. Ctrl+PgDn Displays the text to the right of the window. Alt+F4 Closes the window. Alt+F5 Restores the window to its original size. Alt+F7 Moves the window. Alt+F8 Sizes the window. Alt+F9 Minimizes the window on the display. Alt+F10 Maximizes (enlarges) the window. Alt+Spacebar Cycles between the application panel and the selected pull-down menu. Shift+F10 Displays information about the help facility.
Using the Operator Menu The Operator menu (see Figure 42) is displayed after the following: v The library manager is powered on. v The Copyright panel is displayed. v The Auto mode/Online state process has completed. Figure 42. Operator Menu The Operator menu panel consists of a title bar, an action bar, and initially, the System Summary window. See Figure 43. Figure 43. System Summary Pop-Up Window You can select any of the action items from the Operator menu.
Options Provides various subsystem options (see “Using the Options Pull-Down” on page 226). Help Provides general help (see “Using the Help Pull-Down” on page 94). See “Key Functions” on page 96 for a listing of the keys associated with the Operator menu. Using the Mode Pull-Down Use the Mode pull-down (see Figure 44) to change the Operating mode of the 3494. The Mode pull-down shows the current Operating mode and state of the 3494 by using check marks next to appropriate line items.
Operator menu Causes the operator menu to be displayed when in service mode. Switch active library manager to standby Allows the operator to manually switch the active library to be the standby library manager. Accessors Allows the operator to manually switch the active accessor to be the standby accessor, enable dual active accessors, or disable dual active accessors. Lockup library manager Locks keyboard and display to system administrator password. Shutdown Causes the 3494 to enter the shutdown process.
The library manager continues to accept commands from the host. The commands are either performed (immediate non-motion, non-mount commands) or queued (motion commands) if the 3494 is Online. The System Summary window contains the operational mode status and displays Pause Pending from the time that Pause is requested until the time that the cartridge accessor is stopped. When the cartridge accessor is stopped, the System Summary window displays Pause.
Online state or to make a selection. Selections that are not possible are disabled (dimmed). See Figure 45. Figure 45. Initial Mode/State Selection Pop-Up Window While in Online mode, the library manager is capable of receiving, queueing, and executing commands from attached hosts. Whenever the Library Manager is brought Online, a check for Fast Ready Categories is made. If the library has a VTS installed and there are no Fast Ready Categories defined, a warning message is displayed (see Figure 46).
Offline Select Offline for the cartridge accessor to complete all queued requests. No additional requests are accepted. During the processing of queued requests, the 3494 is in the Offline Pending state. If Offline is selected and the library manager is already Offline, the selection is ignored and no messages are sent to the attached hosts. The pop-up window indicates Offline Pending while the library manager is in the process of going Offline. You are prompted to confirm the selection.
Figure 48. Mode/State Change Request Pop-Up Window If no intervention-required conditions exist, the instruction is reduced in contrast (dimmer) from other items. The Offline Request pop-up window has the following controls: | OK This selection continues the Offline process. Operator intervention If enabled, this selection takes the operator to the Operator Intervention pop-up window. Cancel This selection cancels the Offline request and leaves the library in the Online operational state.
Switch Active Library Manager to Standby Note: This selection is only available when the high availability model is installed and the standby library manager is enabled. The switch active library manager to standby option allows the operator to manually switch the active library to become the standby library manager. To process the switch over, the active library manager must be offline and in pause mode. The switch takes approximately five minutes to complete.
Figure 52. Switching Pop-Up Window When the system status screen is displayed, the switch over is complete. Accessors Switch Active Accessor to Standby Note: This selection is only available when Model HA1 is installed. The switch active accessor to standby option allows the operator to manually switch the active accessor to become the standby accessor. When selected, the library manager asks the operator for confirmation before continuing with the switchover (see Figure 53). Figure 53.
Figure 54. Switching Pop-Up Window Enable Dual Active Accessors Note: This selection is only available when the dual active accessors feature is installed. The enable dual active accessors option allows the operator to manually enable the dual active accessors feature. When selected, the library manager displays the Dual Active Accessor Status Pop-up Window. See Figure 55. Figure 55.
Figure 56. Mark Accessor Active Pop-Up Window Once you select an accessor to leave active, the library manager displays the Dual Active Accessor Status Pop-Up Window. See Figure 57. Figure 57. Dual Active Accessor Status Pop-Up Window — Disabling Lockup Library Manager Locks the keyboard and display until the system administrator’s password is entered. Shutdown The Shutdown option prepares the library manager for the power-off procedure.
Figure 58. System Administrator Password Pop-Up Window | | If you select Cancel, the shutdown request is ended and the pop-up window is closed. If you enter a valid password and select OK, an Are you sure? query is presented. If you select No, the shutdown request is ended. If you select Yes, the shutdown panel is shown. Figure 59 displays the shutdown panel. Figure 59. Shutdown Panel Using the Status Pull-Down Use the Status pull-down (see Figure 60 on page 110) to display the status of the 3494.
Figure 60. Status Pull-Down Menu The Status pull-down selections are as follows: Operational status Displays the status. (See “Operational Status” on page 111.) Component availability status Displays the status. (See “Component Availability” on page 115.) VTS status Displays the status of each VTS configured in the library. (See “VTS Status” on page 118.) | | | Performance Statistics Displays statistics. (See “Performance Statistics” on page 119.
| | | VTS Physical device mount history Displays VTS Physical device Mount history (See Figure 74 on page 128.) | | | VTS Logical Mounts per hour Displays VTS Logical Mounts per hour statistics (See “VTS Logical Mounts Per Hour” on page 129.) | | | Active Data Distribution Displays VTS Active Data Distribution statistics (See Figure 76 on page 130.) | System summary Displays subsystem status. (See “Using the System Summary” on page 131.) LAN Status Displays LAN status. (See “LAN Status” on page 135.
Pending Operations shows the number of pending operations for the following requests: v Mounts and demounts v Ejects and inserts v v v v | | Audits Cleans Exports Imports When an operation is pending, it is in progress, queued, or blocked. If you need more specific information about a pending operation, select the appropriate queue. (See “Using the Queues Pull-Down” on page 137.) Library sequence numbers shows the unique identification numbers for each logical library within the physical 3494.
Figure 62. (Part 2 of 3) Operational Status Pop-Up Window (single accessor systems) Chapter 6.
Figure 63. (Part 3 of 3) Operational Status Pop-Up Window (dual accessor systems) Database Dual Write shows whether the database dual-write function is enabled. It indicates Disabled, Enabled, or Not installed. | | Dual Active Accessors Feature shows the status of the dual active accessors feature. It indicates Disabled, Enabled, or Not installed. | | | Standby Library Manager indicates the status of the standby library manager.
Port Initialization shows status of the tape subsystem control unit ports and direct attach ports. It indicates whether a port is a Direct Attach or Control unit port. It indicates Initialized, Not initialized, or Not installed. The Operational Status window has the following pull-downs available from its action bar: Refresh Immediately refreshes or updates the contents of the window.
Figure 64. (Part 1 of 3) Component Availability Status Pop-Up Window Convenience Input⁄Output Station The station’s availability is shown by 1, 0, or — — —, where 1 indicates available, 0 indicates not available, and — — — indicates not installed. Cartridge Accessor The cartridge accessor’s availability is shown by 1, 0, or — — —, where 1 indicates available, 0 indicates not available, and — — — indicates not installed.
Figure 65. (Part 2 of 3) Component Availability Status Pop-Up Window Figure 66. (Part 3 of 3) Component Availability Status Pop-Up Window Ports Figure 65, and Figure 66 show part of the tape subsystem pictorial presentation. Subsystem 1 in the figure represents the left-most tape subsystem in the library when you face the front of the library. The control unit (CU) ports associated with that particular control unit are displayed within the box.
subsystems are represented by a figure that looks similar to a 16 drive 3490E tape subsystem. Each subsystem is presented separately in the window. The drive availability is shown by 1, 0, – – –, where 1 indicates available, 0 indicates not available, and – – – indicates not installed. The Component Availability Status window has the following pull-down available from its action bar: Help Provides help about the Component Availability Status window.
this field displays the frame number. For a LAN-attached VTS, ″B18″ is displayed since the VTS processor is in a rack not attached to the library frames. | | | | | Exp/Imp Capable If the VTS is Import/Export capable, this field will be ″Yes″. | | | | | | VTS Port This is the Library Manager port used to communicate with the VTS. For an ARTIC-attached VTS this is ARTIC port 0. For a LAN-attached VTS this is the LAN port number which starts at 0x10.
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Figure 69. (Part 2 of 2) Performance Statistics Pop-Up Window The Performance Statistics window has the following pull-downs available from its action bar: Refresh Refreshes or updates the contents of the window immediately instead of periodically (about every 30 seconds). You can also click the pointing device on the client area of the window. Help Provides help about the Performance Statistics window. To close the window, select Close from the system menu icon (upper-left corner of the window).
Accessor Mounts per Hour Figure 70 shows the Accessor Mounts per Hour window. Figure 70. Accessor Mounts per Hour Pop-Up Window The Accessor Mounts per Hour window displays a graph showing the number of mounts per hour for each accessor. Data is displayed for the previous 24 hours. The current hour’s data is designated by an asterisk for Accessor A and a diamond for accessor B.
VTS Active Data | | | | | | | | The Active Data window (Figure 71) displays a graph showing the amount of active data, amount of free storage, maximum active data, and a free storage alarm level for the stacked volumes in a VTS. The data stored on stacked volumes is from the Tape Volume Cache and may be compressed when the VTS has the EHPO feature; therefore, the graphs do not represent actual host data bytes, but the compressed volume sizes as stored in the Tape Volume Cache.
| | | | | Free Storage is the total capacity of all empty stacked volumes in the library calculated by using a compression ratio as described for Maximum Active Data above. Partially filled stacked volumes are not included in this calculation. Free Storage gives an indication of how much data from the Tape Volume Cache can be added to stacked volumes currently in the VTS. | | | | | | | | Free Storage Alarm Level is a threshold to warn you when to add more stacked volumes to the VTS library.
VTS Data Flow Figure 72 shows the VTS Data Flow window. Figure 72. VTS Data Flow Pop-Up Window The VTS Data Flow window displays a graph showing the amount of data written to and read from the channel. A separate graph is available for each VTS in the Library. Data is displayed for the previous 24 hours. The current hour’s data is designated by the diamond shaped marker.
VTS Mount Hit Data Figure 73 shows the VTS Mount Hit Data window. Figure 73. VTS Mount Hit Data Pop-Up Window The VTS Mount Hit Data window displays a graph showing how logical mounts have been accomplished as a percentage of the total mounts for an hour. The three types are: Fast ready, cache hit, and logical mounts requiring a recall. A separate graph is available for each VTS in the Library. Data is displayed for the previous 24 hours. The current hour’s data is designated by the diamond shaped marker.
The VTS Mount Hit Data window has the following pull-downs available from its action bar: Refresh Refreshes or updates the contents of the window immediately. You can also click the pointing device on the client area of the window. Help Provides help about the VTS Mount Hit Data window. To close the window, select Close from the system menu icon (upper-left corner of the window). Chapter 6.
VTS Physical Device Mount History Figure 74 shows the VTS Physical Device Mount History window. Figure 74. VTS Physical Device Mount History Pop-Up Window The VTS Physical Device Mount History Data window displays a graph showing the minimum, average, and maximum number of physical drives used at one time to mount stacked volumes. A separate graph is available for each VTS in the Library. Data is displayed for the previous 24 hours. The current hour’s data is designated by the diamond shaped marker.
To close the window, select Close from the system menu icon (upper-left corner of the window). VTS Logical Mounts Per Hour Figure 75 shows the VTS Logical Mounts Per Hour window. Figure 75. VTS Logical Mounts Per Hour Pop-Up Window The VTS Logical Mounts Per Hour window displays a graph showing the number of logical mounts per hour. A separate graph is available for each VTS in the Library. Data is displayed for the previous 24 hours. The current hour’s data is designated by the diamond shaped marker.
VTS Active Data Distribution Figure 76 shows the VTS Active Data Distribution window. Figure 76. VTS Active Data Distribution Pop-Up Window The VTS Active Data Distribution window displays a graph showing the distribution of active data on stacked volumes. A separate graph is available for each VTS in the Library. Data is displayed in 5% increments.
Using the System Summary The System Summary window (see Figure 77) provides an overview of important 3494 information. Figure 77. System Summary Pop-Up Window The System Summary window contains the following: Operational mode Shows whether the subsystem is in Auto, Auto Pending, Pause, Pause Pending, Manual Pending, or Manual mode. See “Using the Mode Pull-Down” on page 99 for an explanation of the operational modes.
v Volumes present v Opened v Unknown Convenience I/O Mode Shows the mode setting for the Convenience I/O station. Possible mode settings are: v Insert | | | | | | | v Import v Unknown v none (This field is blank if the Convenience I/O is not installed) High-Capacity Output or Input/Output Status Shows the status of the high-capacity facility. Not Inventoried indicates an inventory operation must be performed before the number of empty cartridge storage cells is known.
standby LM is functional. Disabled indicates the standby LM is not functional and causes the overall system to report Degraded. Not Installed indicates the standby LM feature is not installed. Degraded indicates the standby LM has lost one of its communication links with the active library manager.Not Taught indicates the accessor has not completed a successful teach, thus making it unusable. Active Accessor Shows which accessor is the active accessor.
is established and is active. Not initialized indicates communication on this port is not established or is lost. Not installed indicates installation is not complete. If the high availability model is installed, the port status shows the status for both cartridge accessors. OK indicates communication on this port is established and is active for both cartridge accessors. Not initialized indicates communication on this port is not established or is lost for both cartridge accessors.
LAN Status The LAN Status pop-up window provides information on the status of the hosts attached to the library system via LAN. Figure 78 shows the LAN Status pop-up window. Figure 78. LAN Status Pop-Up Window Host Alias This field lists the aliases of the LAN attached hosts. The alias for a host is a nickname supplied by the customer for that host. If this field is blank, no alias has been set up for this particular host.
Previously Initialized This field indicates if the Library Manager has previously been initialized with this host via LAN. v 0 in this field indicates the Library Manager has not yet been initialized with this host. v 1 in this field indicates the Library Manager is initialized or was previously initialized with this host. The LAN Status panel has the following push-buttons: OK Closes the window. Help Display the help panel. Dual Accessor Zones Figure 79 shows the Dual Accessor Zones window. Figure 79.
Using the Queues Pull-Down The Queues pull-down (see Figure 80) allows the operator to display the various types of requests that are in progress or waiting to be performed. Figure 80. Queues Pull-Down Menu Select any item from this pull-down to display a moveable, sizeable, scrollable window containing the requested information. In each case, the window has an action-bar option to update the information in the window.
Figure 81. Mount Queue Priority The priority group in which the operation was placed. Action The name of the request. Volser The volser associated with the operation. The field is blank if no volser is identified. The clean queue entry does not require a volser field. Device The device identifier associated with the operation. The field is blank if no device is identified. The eject, insert, and audit queues do not require a device field.
Using the Database Pull-Down Use the Database pull-down (see Figure 82) to view selected volumes based on the specified search criteria. Figure 82. Database Pull-Down Menu The Database pull-down selections are as follows: Search database for volumes Allows a search of the volume database based on search criteria. (See “Search Database For Volumes”.) Find a logical volume’s home Used to determine which physical volume a logical volume resides on. (See “Find Logical Volume’s Home” on page 144.
Figure 83. Search Database for Volumes Pop-Up Window Search Criteria The following are selections that can be included in the search criteria: Volser Enter the volser used in the search. The volser consists of one to six alphanumeric characters that match the cartridge label. You can include a wildcard (pattern-matching) character, where ? or _ indicates one character and * or % indicates multiple characters. Category Enter the category used in the search.
| FF15 Import-Pending Category | FF16 Unassigned Category | FF17 Export Hold Category FFF6 Service volser (3590) FFF9 Service volser (3490E) FFFA Manually ejected FFFD Cleaner volser (3590) FFFE Cleaner volser (3490E) Device Either press Enter or select the device used in the search. A device is represented by a three-digit tape device identifier. Valid device identifiers can be obtained by clicking on the down-facing arrow. Single and multiple character wildcards are valid.
| | | Misplaced The cartridge location is unknown. A volser specified in a library request is not in the library where expected. | | Unreadable The vision system cannot read the cartridge volser (bar-code label). | | Mounted The cartridge is mounted or being mounted on a drive. | | | | | Inaccessible The cartridge accessor cannot access the cartridge.
? Cat. Unknown The category represented by four digits that identify the group of volumes or a predefined category. Cat. Order The position of the cartridge in the category. | Flags The status of the flags. | | Note: For service volumes, the status of the volumes is not reflected in the flags. | Figure 84 shows a summary of the flag values. Figure 84. Status Flags Device The tape device identifier if the cartridge is mounted. Cell The storage cell that contains the cartridge.
Find Logical Volume’s Home The Find Logical Volume’s Home pop-up window allows you to find which stacked volume a logical volume resides on. See Figure 85 for a sample window. Figure 85. Find Logical Volume’s Home Pop-Up Window Enter the logical volume’s Volser in the edit field then select the “Find” button. A message “Search in progress” is displayed while the search is occurring. The appropriate VTS is interrogated for where the logical volume resides.
List Database Volumes Figure 86. List Database Volume’s Pop-Up Window This panel allows you to create an output file containing a customized listing of selected database columns. The output file is a flat file that can be output to a selectable file name on a diskette or to C:\LM\LISTDB.LST. The library must be in the Offline state for this operation. During the output process a message, **** OPERATION IN PROGRESS **** is displayed.
E ECCST, Enhanced Capacity Cartridge System Tape for non-VTS library J HPCT, High Performance Cartridge Tape for non-VTS library 1-1 CST, Logical Cartridge System Tape for VTS 1 library E-1 ECCST, Logical Enhanced Capacity Cartridge System Tape for VTS 1 library J-1 HPCT, High Performance Cartridge Tape for VTS 1 library 1-2 CST, Logical Cartridge System Tape for VTS 2 library E-2 ECCST, Logical Enhanced Capacity Cartridge System Tape for VTS 2 library J-2 HPCT, High Performance Cartridge Tap
Specific Media Type Select this checkbox if the list output should only include volumes of a certain media type. Use the associated drop-down list to select which media type to limit the output to. The media type describes the physical characteristics of the cartridge as well as the logical library the volume is associated with. The library sequence number is shown next to each media type (xxxxx).
The output listing can be created on the A: diskette drive or on the C: drive. Select the desired radio button. A filename can be entered if the A: drive is selected. The filename can be up to 79 characters long. If the C: drive is selected, the output is sent to C:\LM\LISTDB.LST. The output listing consists of the following: v The date and time. v The selection criteria. v Column headings describing the contents of each column v The selected data v Total number of records listed.
6. Select the desired Output Device radio button and enter the Filename if A: is selected. 7. Insert a non-write protected diskette in the A: drive if A: was selected. 8. Select the Create list button. An Operation In Progress message is displayed during the list operation. 9. A completion message is displayed when the operation is complete. v Find all volumes starting with BCD in rack 4 and display their locations and category. 1. Select Volser for Output Column 1. 2. Select Category for Output Column 2.
Stacked Volume Map The Stacked Volume Map pop-up window allows you to obtain a map of logical volumes that reside on a stacked volume. This function is only available if a VTS is installed in the library. See Figure 87 for a sample window. Figure 87. Stacked Volume Map Pop-Up Window Insert a blank, formatted diskette in drive A. The search will not proceed unless a diskette is in the drive. Enter the stacked volume’s Volser in the edit field then select the “Get map” button.
If a logical volume spans 2 stacked volumes, the word SPAN appears next to the volser. Stacked Volume Map panel contains push-buttons for the following selections: Get Map Initiate the search for logical volumes Cancel Close the Stacked Volume Map pop-up window. Help Display a help panel with information about the Stacked Volume Map window. Chapter 6.
Using the Commands Pull-Down Use the Commands pull-down (see Figure 88) to work with the tape library commands. Figure 88. Commands Pull-Down Menu The Commands pull-down selections are as follows: Cleaning Allows the selection of the following: Schedule cleaning Schedule the cleaning of the tape drives based on time or usage. (See “Schedule Cleaning” on page 155.) Eject a cleaner cartridge Eject a selected cleaner cartridge. (See “Eject a Cleaner Cartridge” on page 158.
(See “Volser Range for Media Types” on page 161.) Volser Ranges are used only for physical volumes. Insert VTS logical volumes This panel allows the insert of logical volumes into a VTS library. (See “Insert VTS Logical Volumes” on page 163.) Eject a VTS stacked volume This panel allows a VTS stacked volume to be ejected from the library. (See “Eject a VTS Stacked Volume” on page 165.) Set VTS category attributes This panel allows the setting of a category to a “Fast Ready” category.
Disable inventory update Disables inventory update allowing doors to be opened and closed without performing inventory update. (See “Disable Inventory Update” on page 176.) Enable inventory update Enables inventory update to take place whenever the library system is returned to Auto/Online mode after an enclosure door is opened and closed. (See “Enable Inventory Update” on page 177.) Perform inventory update (Full) Performs an immediate inventory update.
Change system administrator password Display a pop-up window that allows the user to change the system administrator’s password. (See “System Administrator Password” on page 200.) Service Access Allows for selection of the following: Enable service access Provides the ability to access the library managers through a modem connection when installed. (See “Service Access” on page 208.) Disable service access Prevents the ability to access the library managers through a modem connection if installed.
Usage The tape subsystem drives are cleaned after a specified number of mounts on a per drive basis. The operator settings do not affect the cleaning caused by tape drive performance. The tape subsystem control unit examines tape drive performance to determine if a drive must be cleaned. When the tape subsystem control unit determines that a drive must be cleaned, the tape subsystem control unit informs the library manager to place a clean operation in the operations queue.
Figure 89. Clean Schedule Pop-Up Window Clean based on time This radio button selects the Timed clean area of the window. Select the Days to clean and Time of day fields for entering time parameters. Clean based on usage This radio button selects the Usage clean area of the window for entering numbers. Specify drive cleaning in the Enter the number of mounts before the drive clean operation field.
The cleaning schedule is stored in the library manager database. When the cleaning schedule is changed, the tape drive’s usage-based clean counter is reset to zero. Eject a Cleaner Cartridge The Eject a Cleaner Cartridge pop-up window (see Figure 90) allows the operator to select a cleaner cartridge in the library and then eject the selected cleaner cartridge from the library. Figure 90. Eject a Cleaner Cartridge Pop-Up Window A list of cleaner cartridges is presented in the list box.
Note: When “Cleaner Cartridge Masks” is selected from the “Commands” pull-down, the following rules apply to the changing of the masks. These rules do not apply when the masks are changed as part of a full inventory operation. 1. A cleaner mask cannot match the volser of any data cartridge in the library. You must either enter a different cleaner mask or eject all data cartridges in the library that match the cleaner mask before using the mask. 2.
The acknowledgment Message has been sent to all attached hosts indicates that the broadcast was processed. Figure 92. Host Message Pop-Up Window The following are the push-buttons: Send Sends the message to all attached hosts. Cancel Closes the window. Help Provides help concerning the Host Message window. Promote a Command in the Queue When the Promote a command in the queue selection is made from the Commands pull-down, the Promote Command pop-up window (see Figure 93) is displayed. Figure 93.
shown in priority order with the highest priority command at the top of the list. Commands to be promoted are selected by highlighting. If a command is selected for promotion and the command is already in progress, the command is not promoted. The list box is automatically updated when a command is promoted. The following are the push-buttons: Promote Promotes all highlighted commands to the top of the priority 2 queue. Cancel Closes the pop-up window. Any promoted commands stay promoted.
To query the number of volsers in a range, highlight the range in the list box and select the Total volsers in range button. This panel has the following controls: Range 1 and 2 entry fields The volser entry fields can contain up to six alphanumeric characters. The 2 volsers must be entered in the same format. Corresponding characters in each volser must both be either alphabetic or both be numeric. For example, AAA998 and AAB004 are of the same form, whereas AA9998 and AAB004 are not.
used to add or modify a range. An error message is displayed if there is a problem with the new or modified range. Delete range Deletes the highlighted range from the list of ranges. You are prompted to confirm the delete operation. Select Yes to perform the range delete. Select No to cancel the range delete. Volser in range? Checks to see if the volser entered in the “From” entry field is in a defined range. If so, the range is highlighted in the list box.
Media type radio buttons These buttons allow the selection of which type of physical cartridge the logical volume will emulate. The selections are Cartridge System Tape (CST) or Enhanced Capacity Cartridge System Tape (ECCST). VTS Library Selection These buttons allow the selection of which VTS library the logical volumes will be inserted into. Buttons are displayed only for the number of VTS libraries installed. Figure 95.
Insert VTS Logical Volumes Status The Insert VTS Logical Volumes Status pop-up window displays the status of the logical insert operation. It displays the range of volsers to be inserted and which volser is currently being inserted. The status is automatically updated every 5 seconds. Figure 96. Insert VTS Logical Volumes Status Pop-Up Window The following are the push-buttons: Cancel insert operation Stop the logical insert operation. You are prompted to confirm the cancellation.
| Figure 97. Eject a VTS Stacked Volume Pop-Up Window The following are the push-buttons: Eject Initiate the stacked volume eject operation. You are prompted to confirm the eject operation. Select Yes to continue the eject operation. Select No to cancel the eject operation. Cancel Close the panel immediately, changes are saved. Help Display the Eject a VTS Stacked Volume help panel.
Figure 98. Set VTS Category Attributes Pop-Up Window Following are the push-buttons: Add category Adds the entered category to the selected VTS’s “Fast Ready” category list. Delete category Deletes the highlighted category from the associated VTS’s “Fast Ready” category list. You are prompted to confirm the delete operation. Select Yes to continue the delete operation. Select No to cancel the delete operation. Cancel Close the panel immediately. Help Display the Set VTS Category Attributes help panel.
Five drop-down lists and a set of check boxes are used to set up an inhibit reclaim entry. The drop-down lists contain the following: v Day of week Sunday through Saturday or Every day. If “Every day” is selected, the “Start time” and “Duration” entered will apply to every day of the week. v Start Hour and Minute The start hour and minute for the inhibit. A 24 hour clock is used where 00 in the hour field means midnight.
| | | | volume is available to go through reclamation. During the reclamation process all of the active data from the original stacked volume is moved to another stacked volume. After all active data is moved from the original stacked volume, its category is set to scratch. This makes it available for reuse. | | | | | | | | The Reclaim Threshold Percentage is initially set at 10%. We recommend that you start with this value and slowly raise it by 5% increments, as necessary.
Select a type of inventory as follows: v Inventory new storage (at subsystem installation time) Note: Selecting inventory new storage causes any cartridges with unreadable external labels to be ejected. v Re-inventory the complete system (at any time) Note: If Virtual Tape Servers are installed, see “Re-Inventory with Virtual Tape Servers” on page 174.
| Save Logical Volumes When a complete inventory is requested and the library contains a VTS, the operator is prompted to save the logical volumes. Answering Yes will save the logical volumes. They will not need to be reinserted after the inventory completes. Answering No will erase all the logical volumes. The logical volumes must be reinserted after the inventory completes. Figure 101.
This panel is similar to the volser ranges panel selectable from the commands pull down (refer to Figure 94 on page 162). The only difference is the addition of the “Start Inventory” button. Select this button after reviewing/modifying the volser ranges. Selecting the “Start Inventory” button allows the inventory process to continue. Selecting the “Cancel” button cancels the inventory process. Cleaner Volume Masks When selecting a type of inventory, an option is presented to set the cleaner volume masks.
Start inventory Starts the inventory process. Cancel inventory Cancels the inventory process. Help Provides help for the Inventory Cleaner Masks pop-up window. Inventory Status The Inventory Status pop-up window displays the status information about the inventory operation in progress. It is updated periodically as the operation progresses. See Figure 104. Figure 104.
being inventoried is marked not inventoried, and the window is closed. If you select No, the inventory continues. This push-button is disabled (grayed, or reduced contrast) during the indexing database phase. Note: If the inventory is cancelled, select inventory new storage when ready to continue. This selection allows the inventory to continue from the point that the original inventory was cancelled. Help Display information about this pop-up window.
Figure 106. Service Pull-down Menu Figure 107 on page 176 shows the VTS Online/Offline Pop-Up Window. Chapter 6.
Figure 107. VTS Online/Offline Pop-Up Window Inventory Update The Inventory Update facility allows for the following operations: v Disable Inventory Update v Enable Inventory Update v Perform Inventory Update (Full) v Perform Inventory Update (Partial) Disable Inventory Update Select Disable Inventory Update to prevent the inventory update from being performed after opening and closing a door. This selection is remembered across shutdowns.
This is typically a system administrator password-protected function. The password-protection option can be selected during installation. (See “System Administrator Password” on page 200.) Figure 108. Disable Inventory Update Dialog Box Enable Inventory Update Select Enable Inventory Update for an inventory update to be performed after opening and closing a door. Figure 109 shows the Enable Inventory Update dialog box. This selection is remembered across shutdowns. Figure 109.
Figure 110. Perform Inventory Update Dialog Box The Inventory Update Status pop-up window Figure 111 displays the status information about the inventory update operation in progress. Figure 111. Inventory Update Status Box The pop-up window contains the following messages: v Rack XX is being inventoried and Number of racks complete. This display occurs during the physical inventory operation. v Database update in progress. This display occurs after the physical inventory operation.
Perform Inventory Update (Partial) Only those frames associated with doors that have been opened will be inventoried. If adjacent frame update was enabled during teach, the frames to either side will also be inventoried. If dual active accessors is installed, both accessors are used if racks on both sides of the library are being inventoried; otherwise only one accessor is used. The panel in Figure 113 is used to select which frames should be scanned during the inventory update operation. 1.
Stand-Alone Device The stand-alone drive facility allows for the following operations: v Setup stand-alone drive v Reset stand-alone drive v Stand-alone drive status Setup Stand-Alone Device The Setup Stand-Alone Device selection allows a drive to be set up in stand-alone mode. This mode is used to allow a host to run software that, in general, is in complete control of the drive. The software needs to be attached to a tape drive that is physically or virtually inside a library.
Figure 114. Setup Stand-Alone Device Pop-Up Window Enter device This drop-down list box lists all the drives in the library, including virtual drives. It excludes physical drives associated with a Virtual Tape Server. The selectable operations are as follows: Mount a single volume This operation causes the single volume to be mounted in a requested drive.
Note: If the Select volumes in category order is selected, one of the following (mount) options should also be selected or the drive will not be put in stand-alone mode. Volser This entry field is active when either the Mount a single volume or Demount a single volume is selected. This field must be filled out for the Mount a single volume but is optional for the Demount a single volume selection. Category to assign to device This entry field is active when Assign category to a device is selected.
reset is selected and then the Reset button is selected. A message is displayed if there are no devices currently in stand-alone mode. Figure 115 shows the Reset Stand-Alone Device Pop-Up Window. Figure 115. Reset Stand-Alone Device Pop-Up Window Reset Request that a device be taken out of stand-alone mode. If a valid device is entered, you are prompted to confirm your request. Cancel Closes this panel without resetting a stand-alone device. Help Displays help for this panel.
demount volumes without host interaction option was selected when the device was set up as a stand-alone device. The ICL mode status is displayed as Yes if this option was selected and displayed as No if the option was not selected. Status The current status of the device is displayed here. Close This selection removes this window from the display. Help Displays the help for this panel. Insert Unlabeled Cartridges Note: Do not use this function with cartridges with machine-readable labels.
Figure 117. Insert Unlabeled Cartridges Window The following are the push-buttons: OK Perform the Insert Unlabeled Cartridges operation. Display the help panel Close this panel and cancel the Insert Unlabeled Cartridges operation. Displays the next ten cells when the optional 30 cell I/O is installed. Displays the previous ten cells when the optional 30 cell I/O is installed.
The following commands on the AS/400 will provide the information needed to fill in the Add LAN Host Screen: v If the AS/400 operating system is less than version V3R6, use DSPLANMLD, Display LAN Information. v If the AS/400 operating system is version V3R6 or higher, use DSPLANMLB, Display LAN Media Library Information.
Host Network ID Specifies the name of the remote network in which the adjacent control point (the host) resides. This entry field will only accept alpha-numeric characters and the “@”, “#”, and “$” characters. Blank spaces are not valid. The Common Programming Interface (CPI) - Communications partner_LU_name of the host, consists of the host remote network identifier and the host remote location. For example, if the host partner_LU_name is USIBMSU.S10A4045, then the Host Network ID is USIBMSU.
Figure 119. Add LAN Host to Library Pop-Up Window (APPC/VTAM Selected) Host Alias (optional) The alias for a host is a customer supplied nickname for that host. This is an optional field and may be left blank if an alias is not desired. This entry field will only accept alpha-numeric characters and the “.” character. Host Transaction Program Name Specifies the name of the LAN transaction program that runs on the host to receive data from the Library Manager.
Host Adapter Address Specifies the LAN adapter address of the remote controller (host). This can be the host adapter card universally administered address (UAA), such as 10005A1E3338, or a locally administered address (LAA), such as 400012345678. This entry field will only accept alpha-numeric characters and the “@”, “#”, and “$” character. Blank spaces are not valid. Ethernet Format Check Box If the adapter address is in Ethernet Format, check this box.
Figure 120. Add LAN Host to Library Pop-Up Window (TCP/IP Selected) Host Alias (optional) The alias for a host is a customer supplied nickname for that host. This is an optional field and may be left blank if an alias is not desired. This entry field will only accept alpha-numeric characters and the “.”, “-”, and “_” characters. | | Host IP Address The Host IP Address is the unique internet address assigned to the host. This field will only accept digits and the “.”, “-”, and “_” characters.
Figure 121. Delete LAN Host from Library Pop-Up Window Host Alias (optional) The alias for a host is a customer supplied nickname for that host. This is an optional field and may be left blank if an alias is not desired. Host Name This field lists the names of all hosts that are configured with the library system via LAN. For TCP/IP hosts, the Host Name is the Hostname defined in the TCP/IP network. In Figure 121, rs6000.tucson.com is a TCP/IP Hostname.
that hosts 3494 LAN configuration data. After a host is selected, the host information can be updated. Figure 122. Update LAN Host Information Pop-Up Window Host Alias (optional) The alias for a host is a customer supplied nickname for that host. This is an optional field and may be left blank if an alias is not desired. Host Name This field lists the names of all the hosts that are configured with the library system via LAN. For TCP/IP hosts, the Host Name is the Hostname defined in the TCP/IP network.
LAN host to be changed in the 3494 configuration. When this is done, the 3494 responds to the host with the new configuration data. Figure 123. Change LAN Host Information Pop-Up Window (APPC) Host Alias (optional) The alias for a host is a customer supplied nickname for that host. This is an optional field and may be left blank if an alias is not desired. This entry field will only accept alpha-numeric characters and the “.”, “-”, and “_” characters.
Host Adapter Address Specifies the LAN adapter address of the remote controller (host). This can be the host adapter card universally administered address (UAA), such as 10005A1E3338, or a locally administered address (LAA), such as 400012345678. Only hexadecimal digits can be entered. Blank spaces are invalid. Ethernet Format Check Box If the adapter address is in Ethernet Format, check this box. XID (optional) (Exchange ID) This is an optional field.
Figure 124. Change LAN Host Information Pop-Up Window (APPC/VTAM) | | | | | Host Alias (optional) The alias for a host is a customer supplied nickname for that host. This is an optional field and may be left blank if an alias is not desired. This entry field will only accept alpha-numeric characters and the “.”, “-”, and “_” characters. | | | | Host Transaction Program Name Specifies the name of the LAN transaction program that runs on the host to receive data from the Library Manager.
10005A1E3338, or a locally administered address (LAA), such as 400012345678. Only hexadecimal digits can be entered. Blank spaces are invalid. | | | | | Ethernet Format Check Box If the adapter address is in Ethernet Format, check this box. | | | | | XID (optional) (Exchange ID) This is an optional field. If left blank, the XID will be assigned a value of ″00000000″. If an XID value is entered, it must be either five or eight hexadecimal bytes.
Figure 125. Change LAN Host Information Pop-Up Window (TCP/IP) | | | | | Host Alias (optional) The alias for a host is a customer supplied nickname for that host. This is an optional field and may be left blank if an alias is not desired. This entry field will only accept alpha-numeric characters and the “.”, “-”, and “_” characters. | | | | | Host IP Address The Host IP Address is the unique internet address assigned to the host. This field will only accept digits and the “.”, “-”, and “_” characters.
| LM LAN Information This window supplies the LAN information about the library that is required by the host system for the host and library to communicate. The window shown in Figure 126 displays the following information: Figure 126. Library LAN Information Pop-Up Window Note: If Model HA1 is installed, information for both library managers is shown. An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is for the local library manager.
Library Adapter Address Specifies the LAN adapter address of the remote controller (the Library Manager). This can be the Library Manager adapter card universally administered address (UAA), such as 10005A8A5E75, or a locally administered address (LAA), such as 40003494001A. Library IP Address The Library Manager IP Address is the unique internet address assigned to the 3494 Library Manager. Library Name The Library Name is the Hostname defined in the TCP/IP network for the Library Manager.
Figure 127. Operator Intervention Pop-Up Window This window has one checkbox: Send interventions to host consoles If this button is checked, the first 70 characters of all operator intervention messages will be sent to all attached hosts. If the hosts are configured to display messages, these messages will be displayed on the host console. | | | | The following are the push-buttons: OK Remove the highlighted intervention items from the list. If all the items are cleared, the panel is closed.
v To unlock the keyboard and display when they have been locked from the Lockup Library Manager under the Mode Pull-Down. Figure 128. System Administrator Password Pop-Up Window Current password Specifies entry of the current password. New password Specifies entry of the new password. Verify Specifies re-entry of the new password. OK Updates the password to the new password. Cancel Closes the pop-up window without changing the password. Help Provides additional information about the pop-up window.
| | Managing Import/Export Volumes This section contains information on managing Import/Export volumes in VTS systems that are Import/Export capable. | | | Manage Unassigned Volumes This panel will be automatically presented when the library is in Import mode and volumes of J-type media have been input into the library via the Convenience Input⁄Output Station. This panel allows the operator to move Exported Stacked Volumes in the Unassigned category to the Import category.
| | Cancel | | Volser Ranges Brings up the Volser Range Panel. See Figure 94 on page 162. | | Refresh Refreshes the screen. | Help Close the panel without saving any of the changes. Provides additional help for this screen. | Chapter 6.
| Manage Import Volumes This panel allows the operator to move physical volumes (J-type) in the Import category to the Insert category, or if desired, eject the volumes from the library. | | | Figure 130. Manage Import Volumes Pop-Up Window | The following are the push-buttons: | | Select All Selects all volumes within the current list box. | | De-select All De-selects all volumes within the current list box. | | Import | Insert Moves the selected volumes to the Insert category list box.
| | | | | | Manage Insert Volumes This panel allows the operator to re-evaluate the physical volumes in the Insert category for 3590 native use. By redefining the volser ranges, the volumes can be moved to the Insert categories for the VTS subsystems. In addition, the operator can eject the volumes from the library. Figure 131. Manage Insert Volumes Pop-Up Window | The following are the push-buttons: | | Select All Selects all volumes within the current list box.
| Manage Export-Hold Volumes This panel allows the operator to move Exported Stacked Volumes in the Export-hold category to the Import category. In addition, the operator can eject the Exported Stacked Volumes from the library. | | | | Figure 132. Manage Export-Hold Volumes Pop-Up Window | The following are the push-buttons: | | Select All Selects all volumes within the current list box. | | De-select All De-selects all volumes within the current list box.
| | | | | Cancel Export/Import This panel allows the operator to send a cancel request to the VTS for an in-progress Import or Export operation. The in-progress Exports and Imports are presented in the list box. Only one operation can be selected at a time. Figure 133. Cancel Export/Import Pop-Up Window | The following are the push-buttons: | | Take Action Sends the cancel request for the highlighted import or export operation. | | Cancel | Help Exits from the Cancel VTS Export/Import screen.
Service Access Enable service access This selection provides the ability to access the library managers through a modem connection, if installed. This will also allow files (log and dump) to be off-loaded from the library manager by service personnel. The library manager may prompt the operator for the administrator password. Disable service access This selection prevents the ability to access the library manager through a modem connection, if installed.
The Library Manager code offers the ability to monitor the following Library Manager events: v OPINT - Operator Interventions v UNSOL - Unsolicited Attention Messages v SERVC - Service Request Messages (not currently supported) v CHCK1 - Library Manager Check1 Conditions v TESTM - Test SNMP Trap Message OPINT Events OPINT events inform the monitoring station of the state of the 3494. They can inform the monitor station that the 3494 has developed problems, and can even request service calls.
Figure 135. Select SNMP Trap Types Pop-Up Window Configuring SNMP Trap Destinations Once the Library Manager Trap Types have been selected, the Library Manager needs to be configured to send the SNMP traps to the correct monitoring station. To do this, select SNMP Options from the Commands menu, and then select Change SNMP trap destinations. The Library Manager can be configured to send SNMP traps to a maximum of five different trap destinations.
Figure 136. Change SNMP Trap Destinations Pop-Up Window (OS/2 2.11) Adding a Destination:: 1. Enter the new SNMP trap destination in the New Trap Destination field. 2. Select the Add push-button. Deleting a Destination:: 1. Highlight the SNMP trap destination that you want to delete in the list box. 2. Select the Delete push-button. The changes are activated when you select the Activate Changes button.
Figure 137. SNMP Configuration Pop-Up Window Adding a Destination:: 1. Once the HRMCNFIG program is running, select the trap destination radio button. The Network Mask input field will then be grayed out. (SNMP trap messages do not need to use this option.) 2. Select UDP in the Protocol field, enter the monitor station name and address in the appropriate fields, and select Add. Do this for each of the monitor stations. 3. Select OK when done.
Sending TESTM Messages Once SNMP has been configured, send an SNMP trap to ensure that SNMP is configured correctly. The TESTM trap allows a test message to be sent to the monitor stations which have been set up to receive the SNMP trap messages. To send a TESTM SNMP trap, select Send TESTM Trap from the SNMP Options menu. Selecting this menu item creates a dialog box, which allows entry of a string to send to all the monitor stations for which the Library Manager is configured (See Figure 138 ).
Most Library Manager SNMP trap messages contain both a set of parameters and a message string. The parameters are intended to aid the programmer in extracting the necessary information from the trap message. The message string is intended for customers who do not have the ability to program the network monitor station software to parse and process the Library Manager SNMP traps.
3. Determine which Library Manager SNMP Trap Type was sent. This will be one of the Library Manager SNMP Trap Types. This is the next field in the space-delimited string. 4. Once it has been determined that the SNMP trap message was generated from a 3494 Tape Dataserver, its identity, and which type of Library Manager SNMP trap message was sent, the message can be tokenized again to remove the message parameters and message string.
— This indicates that the parameter is not used for this Library Manager OPINT messages. Gripper Valid Gripper values are: 1, which indicates gripper one; and 2, which indicates gripper two. Accessor Valid Accessor values are: A, which indicates accessor A; and B, which indicates accessor B. Note: Only High Availability 3494s have an accessor B. Device Valid Device values will be from 0 to 0xFFF. This parameter will always be reported in hexadecimal.
Table 7. Operator Intervention Messages and Parameters (OPINT TRAP Type) (continued) OPINT # Parameter [A] Parameter [B] Parameter [C] Actual Library Manager OPINT Trap Message 9 Volser — — An unexpected volser ([A]) was found and ejected to the convenience I/O station. 10 — — — *The high-capacity output rack is full.
Table 7. Operator Intervention Messages and Parameters (OPINT TRAP Type) (continued) OPINT # Parameter [A] Parameter [B] Parameter [C] Actual Library Manager OPINT Trap Message 36 — — — A mislabeled cleaner cartridge has been ejected to the convenience output station. 37 — — — A mislabeled cleaner cartridge has been ejected to the high-capacity output station. 38 Rack Cell — — A cartridge or cartridge label located at cell [A] is upside_down.
Table 7. Operator Intervention Messages and Parameters (OPINT TRAP Type) (continued) OPINT # Parameter [A] Parameter [B] Parameter [C] Actual Library Manager OPINT Trap Message 57 Volser — — A volser (A) with an unknown media type has been left in to the high-capacity input station. 58 Volser — — An invalid volser (A) has been ejected to the convenience I/O station 59 Rack Cell — — The cartridge label located at cell [A] has an unknown media type.
Table 7. Operator Intervention Messages and Parameters (OPINT TRAP Type) (continued) OPINT # Parameter [A] Parameter [B] Parameter [C] Actual Library Manager OPINT Trap Message 101 VTS — — *A VTS is out of stacked volumes. 102 External Internal — A stacked volume has a label mismatch and has been ejected. Internal: [B], External: [A] 103 VTS — — A permanent, non-recoverable Tape Volume Cache error has occurred. 104 Volser VTS — An orphaned logical volume [A] has been found.
Table 7. Operator Intervention Messages and Parameters (OPINT TRAP Type) (continued) | | | OPINT # Parameter [A] Parameter [B] Parameter [C] Actual Library Manager OPINT Trap Message 126 Device — — VTS requested that device [A] be made unavailable but a mount/demount is in progress. UNSOL Library Manager SNMP Traps This section discusses the format of the Library Manager UNSOL messages.
Here the message was generated by the C2444 3494 Tape Dataserver, and the operator entered “The 3494 Tape Dataserver is being taken offline.” Library I/O Station State Change SNMP Traps The Library I/O Station State Change message format is as follows: 3494 [Library Sequence Number] UNSOL 12 [Param A] [Param B] [Param C] [Param D] [Param E] [Param F] [Param G] [Param H] *I/O Station Library Sequence Number The unique Library Sequence Number of the library that generated the SNMP trap message.
Operational State Change SNMP Traps The Operational State Change message format is as follows: 3494 [Library Sequence Number] UNSOL 13 [Mode] [State] [Degraded] [Safety Enclosure Interlock Open] [Vision System Non-Operational] [Intervention Required] [Check1] [Storage Cells Full] [Out of Cleaners] [Dual Write Disabled] [Smoke Detected] [Manual Mode] *Operational State Change Library Sequence Number Unique Library Sequence Number of the 3494 Tape Dataserver that generated the SNMP trap message.
Dual Write Disabled It will be one of the following: v — v DD Smoke Detected It will be one of the following: v — v SM Manual Mode It will be one of the following: v — v MM Example: 3494 C2444 UNSOL 13 AUTO ONLINE - - VN - - - - - - *Operational State Change This message indicates that vision is non-operational.
v v v v *Duplicate VOLSER in Input Station *Unreadable VOLSER left in Input Station *Unexpected Volume Ejected *Volume Inaccessible v *Inaccessible Volumes Restored v *Cleaner Volume Ejected v *UNKNOWN VOLUME EXCEPTION Example: 3494 C2444 UNSOL 14 1 CNN444 FF01 20 *Misplaced Volume Found Device Availability Changed SNMP Traps The Device Availability Changed message format is as follows: 3494 [Library Sequence Number] UNSOL 15 [Device] [Availability] [Modifier] [First Errorcode] [Message String] Library
Category Category change has been made to. Parameters Additional information, not currently supported. Example: 3494 C2444 UNSOL 16 180 FF01 20 *Device Category Change CHCK1 Library Manager SNMP Traps This section discusses the format of the Library Managers CHCK1 messages. All CHCK1 Library Manager SNMP Traps have the same format.
Figure 139. Options Pull-Down Menu The Options pull-down selections are as follows: Clean desktop Removes any visible or minimized window from the screen. See “Using the Operator Menu” on page 98 for the screen now displayed. Also repositions all windows to their home positions. Change power-on language Displays a list of supported languages, which are selectable. The current language is indicated by a check mark. If a language is selected, the user is requested to confirm the selection.
Note: The display panels shown are examples and may not be exactly the same as the panels displayed on your library manager display. Starting Manual Mode To select Manual mode, perform the following procedures: 1. Select Mode (see Figure 140) from the action bar on the Operator Menu at the library manager. See “Using the Mode Pull-Down” on page 99. 2. Verify that the 3494 is Online. If Offline, choose Online and confirm the selection. See “Online” on page 101. 3. Select Manual from the Mode pull-down.
remove power from the cartridge accessor. Figure 142 shows the wait message. Figure 142. Manual Pending Wait Message When the transition to Manual mode is complete, the Manual Mode Terminal pop-up window with the Action List screen (see Figure 143 on page 230) appears. Chapter 6.
Operating in Manual Mode Figure 143 shows the Manual Mode Terminal pop-up window with the Action List screen. Action List Select an action. Press Enter to confirm action completion (except Mounts).
F4 Indicates that an action cannot be completed. It displays the Error Processing screen that contains a list of possible error choices. See Figure 147 on page 237. F5 Allows you to manually add volumes to the tape library. It displays the Insert Cartridges screen that contains prompts for cartridge insertion. See Figure 144 on page 233. F6 Displays up to the last 20 commands processed in Manual mode.
Using the Action List Screen Use the library manager for this procedure. 1. Select mounts in the order shown on the Action List screen. See Figure 143 on page 230 . The mounts are listed in order of priority with the highest priority at the top. Note: Mounts are automatically confirmed and removed from the Action List screen when a successful mount is done. 2. Get the specified volume at its From storage cell location.
2. On the Insert Cartridges screen (see Figure 144), enter the volser of the cartridge to be inserted. The cartridge volser is the set of up to six alphanumeric characters on the label attached to the end of the cartridge. Note: Use the left and right arrow key to move the cursor within a field. Use the Tab key to move between fields. 3. Type the character (I,E or J) that corresponds to the cartridge type. Note: | | | | | v Cartridge System Tape (single-tone case) is type 1.
5. Press the Enter key. A pop-up screen is displayed with the Home Cell rack storage location for the inserted cartridge. See Figure 145. | 6. Place the cartridge in the designated rack storage cell. Note: If the cartridge cannot be put in the specified storage cell, press the Error key (F4) to request a new storage cell location. 7. Press the Enter key to confirm that the insert action is complete. The Insert Cartridges screen is displayed again. 8.
2. Go to the drive or storage cell and remove the cartridge. Verify that the cartridge volser matches the volser specified on the action list. Notes: a. If the From location is a drive, remove the cartridge from the drive. b. If the From location is followed by ?, the cartridge has already been used in Manual mode. If the cartridge is not present in the indicated From location, look in the location where you are storing demounted cartridges, for example, the high-capacity output area. 3.
Review List Action VOLSER From Mount Eject Mount Mount GKT333 SRJ485 EPF371 SDR495 Rack Rack Device Rack F1=Help F3=HideScreen To 2 B 40 1 A 7 200 7 A 6 Device 200 Device 3E1 Device 201 Confirmed Confirmed Confirmed ERROR (see Note) F12=Cancel Figure 146. Manual Mode Review List Screen Note: The ERROR indication is caused by the operator pressing F4 on the Action List screen. You can only view this screen. You perform the tasks (actions) from the Action List screen.
Error Processing Select the error description that best fits the error situation and press the Enter key. Action Mount VOLSER SSG332 From Rack 2 D 22 Error Description . . . F1=Help F3=HideScreen To Device 3F5 Rack Cell Empty Rack Cell In Use Wrong VOLSER Device In Use No Cartridge In Device Cartridge Not Found Other Error F12=Cancel Figure 147.
Locate Cartridge Home Complete the cartridge volser and press the Enter key. Cartridge volser . . . MRB234 +---------------------------------------------------------------+ | The home cell for the specified cartridge is displayed below. | | If you put the cartridge in this home cell or verify that it | | is already there, press the Enter key. Otherwise, press the | | Cancel key (F12). | | | | | | Home Cell . . .
Cartridge Removal from the Gripper Some operator intervention conditions require the operator to remove the cartridge from the gripper. Figure 149 shows the picker and the gripper assembly. Remove the cartridge from the gripper by doing the following: 1. Press the Pause button on the operator control panel if the library is not already in Pause mode. 2. Open the front door on the library in front of the cartridge accessor. 3.
Using the Keyboard Template “Appendix A. Keyboard Template” on page 305 illustrates the function keys on the library manager keyboard which are used during normal activity. That template can be copied or removed and then folded to create a triangular bar shape with the illustration of the keys showing on one face. The template can then be placed in a convenient location for quick access to the correct key for a specific function.
Chapter 7. Remote Library Manager Console Feature When the Remote Library Manager Console feature is installed, an operator can control or monitor operations for libraries from a remote location. The remote library manager console (controlling workstation) is connected to the library manager (controlling workstation) through a local area network (LAN).
Installing and Configuring The Remote Library Manager Console feature can use one of two communication protocols to establish communications between the remote (controlling workstation) console and the 3494 (target workstation) library manager. To establish communications between the remote library manager console and the 3494, the communications protocol and LAN adapter protocol support must be properly configured.
Figure 153. DCAF Controlling Main Window 4. Workstations must be added. See 8 on page 246. Choose Open Workstation Directory from the Session pull-down. The DCAF directory window appears. (See Figure 154.) It lists the link records of the target workstations that are directly connected through the Communication Protocol. Figure 154. DCAF Directory 5. Select the workstation name by either of the following: a.
Figure 155. DCAF Target Password 6. Type in the target password (the default is lmpsword) to start the session. As you type the password, the cursor moves and an asterisk (*) is displayed in place of the character. The following are password guidelines: v One to eight characters v Uppercase or lowercase letters A–Z v Digits 0–9 v Embedded blanks (blanks after the last character are ignored) 7. Press the OK push button or click on OK with the left pointing device button.
Figure 157. Establishing Communication with the Library Manager After the initiation of the library manager is completed, the Main Menu appears on the remote library manager console (Figure 158). In this case, the selected library manager is paused and the Whole Queue is displayed when the remote library manager console is started. You can size this window to full screen by placing the pointing device cursor in the right box of the title bar and clicking once with the left pointing device button.
From the remote library manager console, you can also choose from the following options: Keystrokes See “Using Keystrokes during a Session from the Remote Library Manager Console”. Session See “Changing the Session State from the Remote Library Manager Console” on page 249. Services See “Transferring Files” on page 253. Help Use this push button to receive information about the item that the cursor is on or about the entire window. 8. To start a session with another 3494, do the following: a.
consoleonly. Alt+Esc, Alt+Tab, and Ctrl+Esc are the hot-key combinations. For example, Ctrl+Esc causes the remote library manager console’s task list to appear on the remote library manager console. Pointing Device movements inside the library manager screen on the remote library manager consoleare sent to the library manager. If you move the pointing device outside the library manager screen, the pointing devicemovements are processed on the remote library manager console.
Table 8. Shortcut Keys for the Library Manager Keys Result Ctrl+E Simulates the Alt+Esc key combination on the library manager, which causes the library manager to show the windows and full-screen sessions in an ordered rotation. Ctrl+U Simulates the Alt+Tab key combination on the library manager, which causes the library manager to show the system menus for the windows and full-screen sessions in an ordered rotation.
Sending the Ctrl+Esc Command to the Library Manager To send the Ctrl+Esc command to the library manager during an active session, do the following: v Choose Send Ctrl+Esc from the Keystrokes pull-down on the remote library manager console session window (see Figure 159 on page 247). v Press the Ctrl+C shortcut key if the remote library manager console is in keystrokes local mode. Sending the Ctrl+Esc command lets you display the task list on the library manager.
Figure 160. Remote Library Manager Console Session Window with Session Pull-Down Menu The link record name (3494 #1), the current session state (active), and the keystrokes mode (remote) are displayed on the title bar of the remote library manager console window. See Table 9 on page 251 for a description of the session states. To change the session state, do the following: v Choose the Session pull-down and the action to change the session state.
Table 9. Session States Session State Description Active A DCAF session is established. The controlling workstation (remote library manager console) controls the keyboard and monitors the display of the target workstation (library manager). The library manager keyboard is locked; the keystrokes and pointing devicecommands entered on the library manager are not processed. The library manager user can regain control by pressing the hot-key combination to change the session state.
Figure 161. Remote Library Manager Console Session Window During an active session, the pointing device is useful for making selections from the remote library manager console menu bar or for performing operations on the library manager display. The keystrokes mode (local or remote) is for the remote library manager console keyboard only and has no effect on the pointing device. The remote library manager console pointing device determines the position of the pointing device of the library manager.
Moving Among Multiple Sessions Moving among multiple remote library manager console sessions follows the general conventions for moving around the windows. The remote library manager console main window displays each library manager session. The current sessions are listed by the appropriate link record name. To change to a different session, do the following: v Choose the new session from the remote library manager console main window. v Go to the task list and switch to the new session.
| | | | | | – Terminate the session. All remote operations stop until a new session is established. – Suspend the session. Control returns to the library manager. – Monitor the session. The remote library manager console can monitor the display on the library manager, but the keyboard on the library manager is active. | | | | v The library manager operator can change the session state by using the hot-key combination at the library manager keyboard as follows: 1.
Figure 163. Active Session Changing the Password from the Library Manager The remote library manager console logon password can be changed only from the library manager during a session. To change the password, do the following steps: 1. If you have an active session, take control at the library manager by pressing Alt+T and the DCAF Target window will appear. See Figure 164. Figure 164. Changing Sessions 2. From the Options menu, select Password from the DCAF Target window (Figure 165 on page 256).
Figure 165. Session Pull-down Menu 3. Click on the Enable password check box ( Figure 166). 4. Type the current password. (The default password is lmpsword.) Figure 166. DCAF Password 5. Type the new password. The following are the password guidelines: v One to eight characters v Uppercase or lowercase letters A–Z v Digits 0–9 v Embedded blanks (blanks after the last character are ignored) 6. Type the new password again after Verify new password. 7. Click on the Change push button.
Remote Library Manager Console Problem Analysis and Operational Tips Table 10 shows the fault symptoms and describes possible solutions to problems with the remote library manager console functions. Table 10. Fault Symptoms Symptom Description and Possible Solution The library manager keyboard is locked. When a session is active, the library manager keyboard is locked. In this case, use the Alt+T hot-key combination to regain control at the library manager.
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Chapter 8. Problem Determination Procedures This chapter describes how to determine when a problem has occurred in the library and the actions necessary to resolve the problem. See Table 11 for quick reference to particular conditions. Quick Reference Table to Problem Determination Procedures Table 11.
representative handling. See “Failure and Exception Condition Reporting” for the conditions and required actions. 2. Console messages concerning the library are being generated. v A failure or exception condition occurred while the library is performing one or more requested operations. The library reports the condition to the host which generates a host console message to inform the operator that a problem exists with the library.
reported failure or exception condition. Refer to the following documentation for the messages provided and their format for other operating systems and environments. v MVS Basic Tape Library Support (BTLS) - User’s Guide and Reference SC26-7016 v VM v OS/400 v AIX For several of the conditions, one of the actions that can be specified is to choose the Operator Intervention pull-down. See “Operator Intervention” on page 199 for the actions to take for each intervention condition.
When the active library manager fails in a dual library manager environment, it may or may not display a message. The standby library manager displays a message stating that a switch over is being made, which can take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Note: Some library manager recovery operations may take longer than expected to complete. Allow sufficient time for the library manager to complete its switch over recovery procedures.
Start the Library Manager and Host Recovery Procedure (DFSMS/MVS Environment) Follow each step of the following procedure without deviation. Library Manager Action – Library Manager Recovery Begins (DFSMS/MVS Environment) Single Library Manager Configuration: For a single library manager configuration, do the following: v Contact host operations and inform them what has occurred at the library manager.
will restart automatically. Cartridges inserted in the Convenience I/O station that remain in the station will need to be removed from the station and then re-inserted after the library manager re-initializes. 3. If the library manager reflects Auto/Online status, it has recovered. Contact the service representative for a recoverable library manager error. Continue with “DFSMS Host Action”. or 4.
2. Confirm that the appropriate drives are online and available by issuing the following command: LIBRARY DISPDRV, libname1 For any drive that is not online, issue the following command: VARY xxx, ONLINE 3. If the system environment includes JES-3, the library tape drives must be in normal status. Use of the JES-3 VARY commands for the GLOBAL and all LOCAL processors may be appropriate. 4.
Library Manager Screens (MVS/BLTS Environment) A library manager failure causes the library manager console to display certain messages.
While waiting up to 20 minutes for the library manager to initialize and enter the Auto/Online mode, go to“Library Manager Action – The Library Manager Recovers (MVS/BLTS Environment)”. Dual Library Manager Configuration: For a dual library manager configuration no library manager corrective action is needed. The standby library manager automatically begins switching control from the active library manager which will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. See Figure 168.
minutes. The standby library manager is the active library manager when its System Status displays Auto/Online mode. 2. Contact the service representative to repair the failed library manager. The failed library manager may recover from the failure and become available as the standby library manager after the database is synchronized. 3. If the failure occurred while inserting cartridges into the high-capacity I/O facility, do not remove the cartridges.
Table for DFSMS Library Failure Messages or Exception Conditions Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions Resulting Console Message Action CBR3711I Unexpected ERA code ERA-code from library library-name. Contact your service representative. An error has been detected during processing in tape library library-name. The library returned a unit check with error recovery action code ERA-code, which is an unexpected or inappropriate response to the library request.
Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued) Resulting Console Message Action CBR3726I Function incompatible error code error-code Contact your system administrator. from library library-name for volume volser. A request for a library operation with volume volser cannot be processed by the library because the request is incompatible with the configuration or set of installed features of the library.
Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued) | Resulting Console Message Action CBR3750I Message from library library-name: message. Handle Operator Intervention as required. The operator at library library-name has sent message message to all connected hosts. | | | Messages can be automatically sent from a VTS subsystem that is performing Export or Import Operations to post operation progress.
Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued) Resulting Console Message Action CBR3755E {Input|Output} door open in library library-name. Go to the library and close the station door. There is also an intervention-required condition set for this condition. It is automatically cleared when the station door is closed. One of the following situations has been detected in library library-name: v The station door has been open for more than 5 minutes.
Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued) Resulting Console Message Action CBR3759E Library library-name safety enclosure interlock open. 1. If an operator is performing an operation that involves entering the enclosure, no action is necessary. One of the enclosure doors to the library library-name is open. The library is in pause mode. 2. If someone could be entering the enclosure without authorization, contact your site security.
Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued) Resulting Console Message Action CBR3764E Library library-name all storage cells full. Cartridges must be ejected before any can be added to the library. There is also an intervention-required condition set for this condition. It is automatically cleared when the library is no longer full. All storage cells in library library-name are occupied by, or reserved for, cartridges that are already in the library.
Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued) Resulting Console Message Action CBR3772I Duplicate volume volser left in input station 1. in library library-name. 2. An attempt was made to enter volume volser into library 3. library-name. The volser is already recorded in the library manager inventory, and the location assigned in the inventory contains a volume with the volser. The entered volume remains in the input station.
Table 12. DFSMS Messages Based on Library Failure or Exception Conditions (continued) Resulting Console Message Action CBR3778I Cleaner volume ejected from library library-name. 1. Remove the cartridge from the convenience output station. A cleaner volume exceeded its maximum usage count and was ejected from library library-name. 2. Place a new cleaner cartridge of the same type, with a bar-code label that matches one of the cleaner masks, in the convenience input station.
Operator Note: The primary aids for problem determination should be the messages posted on the host console. Use the information at the library manager console only as additional information to aid in finding the fault. Using the System Summary Window The System Summary window (see Figure 43 on page 98) provides an overall view of the status of the library. If the System Summary window is not displayed on the console, use the Status pull-down and choose System summary.
Table 13. Problem Determination with the System Summary Window (continued) Field Name Action LAN Attach Ports The number in this field is not, by itself, an indication of failure. If there seems to be a problem communicating A decimal count of the number of LAN attached hosts with a host, choose Status and then select LAN Status that are currently initialized with the 3494. If no hosts are to view the status of all LAN attached hosts. Select the initialized with the 3494, this shows as a dash.
Table 13. Problem Determination with the System Summary Window (continued) Field Name Action Vision Contact your service representative. OK should be indicated. Failed shows that the vision system (or both vision systems if Model HA1 is installed) has failed or has been made unavailable and operations cannot be completed. Degraded shows that one vision system in an HA1 system has failed or been made unavailable. Power 1. If Unknown is indicated, power off the 3494 and then power it on.
| | | show the window, choose Search database for volumes from the Database pull-down. You can also use this window to find volumes reported in a host console message. | | For each volume in the library, flags in the database indicate status or an exception condition. Figure 169 shows a summary of the volume status. Figure 169. Status Flags Table 14 on page 281 lists the problem scenarios for which the Search Database for Volumes window can be helpful in problem resolution.
Table for Problem Determination using the Search Database for Volumes Window Table 14. Problem Determination with the Search Database for Volumes Window Problem Scenario Action Specific Inaccessible Volume | | 1. Enter the volser in the field provided and then select the Search button. A host console message indicates that an operation failed because the volume is inaccessible. 2. The database record for the volume is shown.
Table 14. Problem Determination with the Search Database for Volumes Window (continued) Problem Scenario Action Locating other Misplaced Volumes 1. Leave the volser field blank, select the Yes button for the Misplaced volser flag, and then choose the Search button. The database records, if any, for the cartridges that are misplaced are shown. Search the database to check if the library contains any other misplaced volumes. 2. Perform the “Specific Misplaced Volume” procedure. See Table 14 on page 281.
2. If not previously in the Intervention Required state, places the library in that state and notifies all attached hosts of the state change. The System Summary window is updated to indicate intervention is required.
Table for Intervention Conditions of Library Tape Drives Table 16. Intervention Required Conditions relating to tape drives in the library Intervention Required Condition Message Resolution Actions 1. Place the library system in pause mode. Load / unload failure on device xxx. Empty the feed slot. 2. Open the enclosure. Probable Cause 4.
Table 16. Intervention Required Conditions relating to tape drives in the library (continued) Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message Although the intervention message can be cleared from the list of actions, the device failure will remain. Further attempts to use the device will re-display the intervention required message. Device xxx has failed. A service call is needed.
Table 17. Intervention Required Conditions relating to other library components (continued) Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message 1. Cartridges must be ejected from the library before more cartridges can be inserted into the library system. The library is full. Probable Cause An attempt was made to insert cartridges into the library and there are no available cells in the library other than the convenience I/O station or the high-capacity facility. Message 2.
Table 18. Intervention Required Conditions relating to Input/Output Stations or facilities (continued) Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message 1. Remove any cartridges from the convenience I/O station and inspect their label. The convenience I/O station should be empty but is not, visually check the station. Probable Cause When the convenience I/O station insert operation completed, the cartridge present sensor indicated that cartridges were still present when none should have been.
Table for Intervention Conditions of External Cartridge Labels Table 19. Intervention Required Conditions relating to external cartridge labels Intervention Required Condition Message A duplicate volser (xxxxxx) was ejected to the convenience I/O station. Resolution Actions 1. Remove the cartridge from the convenience I/O station. 2. Determine why the cartridge is a duplicate and take corrective action.
Table 19. Intervention Required Conditions relating to external cartridge labels (continued) Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message 1. Remove the cartridge from the convenience I/O station. An unreadable volser was left in the convenience I/O station. 2. Replace the unreadable label with a readable label. 3. Place the cartridge in the convenience I/O station.
Table 19. Intervention Required Conditions relating to external cartridge labels (continued) Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message 1. Remove the cartridge from the convenience I/O station. An unexpected volser (xxxxxx) was found and ejected to the convenience I/O station. 2. Determine where the cartridge belongs and take corrective action.
Table 19. Intervention Required Conditions relating to external cartridge labels (continued) Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message 1. Place the library system in pause mode. A volser (xxxxxx) with an unknown media type has been ejected to high-capacity facility cell: yyyy. 2. Open the appropriate enclosure door.
Table 19. Intervention Required Conditions relating to external cartridge labels (continued) Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message 1. Place the library system in pause mode. A cartridge containing invalid media has been left in device xxx feed slot. 2. Open the appropriate enclosure door. Probable Cause During a mount operation, tape device xxx determined that the cartridge is not of a compatible media type but was not able to unload the cartridge.
Table 20. Intervention Required Conditions relating to data cartridges (continued) Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message 1. Remove the cartridge from the convenience I/O station. Volser (xxxxxx) could not be put away. It was ejected to the convenience I/O station. 2. Place the library system in pause mode. 3. Open the appropriate enclosure door.
Table 21. Intervention Required Conditions relating to cleaner cartridges (continued) Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message 1. Place 3590 type cleaning cartridges in the convenience I/O station. The library is out of HPCT cleaner cartridges. Probable Cause A clean operation for a 3590 type tape device needs to be performed, but there are no available compatible cleaner cartridges in the library.
Table 21. Intervention Required Conditions relating to cleaner cartridges (continued) Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message 1. Place the library system in pause mode. A mislabeled cleaner cartridge has been left in device xxx feed slot. Remove the cartridge. 2. Open the appropriate enclosure door. Probable Cause During a clean operation, tape device xxx determined that the cleaner cartridge is not compatible with the device but was not able to unload the cartridge.
Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued) Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message 1. Remove the cartridge from the convenience I/O station. A damaged stacked volume xxxxxx has been ejected to the convenience I/O station.
Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued) Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message 1. Remove the cartridge from the convenience I/O station. A stacked volume has a label mismatch and has been 2. If human intervention in the library is the cause, ejected to the convenience I/O station. Internal: perform an inventory update operation. xxxxxx, External: yyyyyy 3.
Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued) Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message 1. Record the error code and contact your service representative. Virtual Tape System z has a CHECK1 (xxxx) failure. Probable Cause 2. The Virtual Tape Server will restart itself. 3. Restart all active host jobs. An error was detected in Virtual Tape Server z that cannot be recovered.
Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued) Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message 1. Contact your service representative. Device xxx made unavailable by a VTS. (VTS z) Probable Cause During an operation with device xxx, the Virtual Tape Server Controller determined that the device is not operating correctly and requires service. It is likely that the device has excessive read or write errors. Message 1.
Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued) Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions Message 1. Contact your service representative. VTS Physical device xxx is cabled incorrectly. It has been made unavailable. (VTS z) Probable Cause During the installation of drive xxx, the interface cables between the drive and the library manager were incorrectly installed. Message 1. Contact your service representative.
Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued) Intervention Required Condition Message Mount of logical volume xxxxxx failed because physical volume yyyyyy is not in the library. (rc=rrrr) (VTS z) Resolution Actions 1. Contact your service representative. 2. Locate the physical volume and insert it into the library. Probable Cause To satisfy a logical volume mount request, the logical volume must be recalled from a physical volume.
Table 22. Intervention Required Conditions relating to a Virtual Tape Server in the Library (continued) Intervention Required Condition Resolution Actions || Message 1. Contact your service representative. | | VTS Controller degraded. Error code yyyyy. Call service. (VTS z) | Probable Cause | | A VTS redundant component has failed. Operation of the VTS is continuing. || Message | | VTS requested that device xxx be made unavailable but a mount/demount is in progress.
When a restore of the database is required, the library manager, in conjunction with the Virtual Tape Server controller performs the following steps when initiated by a service representative: 1. Each available stacked volume in the library is mounted and the time and date stamp of the database backup is read. This step finds the most current database for the stacked volumes in the library. 2.
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Appendix A. Keyboard Template The keyboard template on page 305 shows the function keys commonly used on the library manager during normal application activity. The next template can be copied or removed and then folded to create a triangular bar shape with the illustration of the keys showing on one face. The template can then be placed in a convenient location for quick access to the correct key for a specific function. © Copyright IBM Corp.
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| | Appendix B. Virtual Tape Server Import/Export Advanced Function | | Import and Export List Volumes Format | | | | | | | | Lists of volumes for Export or Import are provided to a Virtual Tape Server on logical volumes called the Export List Volume or the Import List Volume, which are resident in the VTS. The following figures define the requirements of the format for the Export List Volume and Import List Volume.
| || Table 23. Export List Volume Volume Contents Description | Volume Label See Table 24 | Export List File See Table 25 | Reserved File See Table 28 on page 310 | Export Status File See Table 29 on page 310 | Tape Mark | || Table 24. VOL1 Bytes Description Use | 0–2 Label Identifier Contains “VOL” | 3 Label Number Contains “1” | | 4–9 Volume Serial Number The six character logical volume serial number of the Export List Volume or Import List Volume.
| || Table 26. Export List File Identifier Bytes Name Description | 0–10 Title Text “EXPORT LIST” | 11 Delimiter Blank character | 12–13 Version “01” | 14 Blank Blank character | | 15–30 User Field This 16 byte field is not checked or used by the control unit | | 31–79 Retained, Not checked This field is not checked or used by the control unit | | | | | | | | | The format of the Export List File record is designed to allow for ease of use.
| || Table 28. Reserved File Length Name Description | 80 Data Set Header 1 Table 32 on page 312 | 80 Data Set Header 2 Table 33 on page 312 | Tape Mark | | | recl Reserved File Identifier recl>=1. This record must be present; however, neither its length nor contents are checked or used by the control unit. Note: The minimum record length written to tape is 18 bytes. | | | N*recl Reserved File Records N is a variable number of file records.
| || Table 31. Export and Import Status File Record | For Status Codes other than 01, 1E, 24 or 25, the bytes 0-12 are defined as follows: | | | | | | | | 0–5 Logical Volser For export, this field contains the volume serial number of the logical volume specified in the export list file.
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| | Import List Volume | | | | | Just as with the Export List volume, the Import List volume format is described in hierarchical form in the tables below. Start with Table 36, then proceed as directed to the portion(s) of interest. All character fields within the volume are in EBCDIC. Field contents specified in quotes are EBCDIC characters. The volume must be written with compaction turned off. | || Table 36.
one field is found in the record, it is assumed to be the “physical volser”. If the logical volser is not specified and an import option is specified, both delimiter characters are required. | | | | || Table 39. Import List File Record Name Description | | | | | | | | Volser The volume serial number of a Exported Stacked Volume to be imported.
| || Table 40. Import Status File Length Name Description | 80 Data Set Header 1 Table 32 on page 312 | 80 Data Set Header 2 Table 33 on page 312 | Tape Mark | 80 Import Status File Identifier Table 41 | | N*80 Import Status File Records N=0 is valid. N is a variable number of file records. See Table 31 on page 311. | Tape Mark | 80 End of File 1 Table 34 on page 313 | 80 End of File 2 Table 35 on page 313 | Tape Mark | || Table 41.
| Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued) | Operation Status Resolution Actions | | | | || | || | | | | Status Code 01 1. Status Text ‘Invalid record format, record NNNNN’ Probable Cause The volume could not be exported or imported because the format of the list file record was invalid.
| Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued) | Operation Status Resolution Actions || || | | | Status Code 06 1. Locate the Exported Stacked Volume needed and insert it into the library. | | | | | | | Probable Cause The Exported Stacked Volume specified in the import list (either with a specific logical volume or for import of all logical volumes) is not in the library in which the import operation was performed.
| Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued) | Operation Status | | | Status Code 10 | | Status Text Terminated by library error | | | | | | Probable Cause The volume could not be exported or imported because the operation was terminated by a non-recoverable (check1) error detected by the Library Manager prior to processing the volume. | || || | | | | | | | | | Resolution Actions Call an IBM Service Representative. Call an IBM Service Representative.
| Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued) | Operation Status | || | Status Code 13 | | Status Text Duplicate volume in library | | | | | | | | Probable Cause The logical volume could not be imported because it already resides in the library inventory. The library inventory includes logical volumes in all VTS subsystems within the same physical library and all physical volumes in the library. Resolution Actions Determine why the specified volume is a duplicate in the library.
| Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued) | Operation Status | || | Status Code 17 | | Status Text Logical volume Copy failure | | | | | | | | | | | Probable Cause During an export operation, the logical volume could not be exported because a permanent error was encountered when copying the volume from the source stacked volume to the Exported Stacked Volume.
| Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued) | Operation Status Resolution Actions Status Code 1B Call an IBM Service Representative. Error XXXX indicates the functional area within the VTS which detected the internal error. | || || | | | | | | | | | | Status Text Logical Volume Processing Error XXXX Probable Cause The logical volume could not be exported or imported because an internal VTS error XXXX was encountered.
| Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued) | Operation Status Resolution Actions || || | | | Status Code 1F 1. Check intervention required messages on the library manager console for the reason why the recall failed. | | | | | | | | Probable Cause The fragment file for a logical volume being exported did not contain the logical volume’s tape label records so the VTS subsystem attempted to perform a recall of the logical volume. The recall failed so the logical volume was not exported. 2.
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| Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued) | Operation Status | || | Status Code 28 | | Status Text Exported Stacked Volume processing error | | | | | | Probable Cause On Import, the file on the Exported Stacked Volume containing the list of logical volumes stored on the Exported Stacked Volume could not be read without error. Resolution Actions Suspected media failure, call an IBM Service Representative.
| Table 42. Status Codes and Status Text (continued) | Operation Status Resolution Actions Status Code 32 For each logical volume having this Status Code, the tape management system database must be searched and corrected if a ’container volume’ is shown.
| | | | single alpha character followed by four numeric characters. The alpha character indicates which element/function in the VTS/Library generated the message. The numeric characters are a sequential number for a specific element/function. The element/function codes are defined as: | E Export | I Import | | Byte 5: | | Bytes 6–69 Status Message Text Blank character | Export Status Messages | || Table 43.
| Table 43. Export Status Messages (continued) | Message Code Message Text | E0005 ALL EXPORT PROCESSING HAS COMPLETED | This message is generated when the VTS completes an export operation. | Action: None, status only.
| Table 43. Export Status Messages (continued) | Message Code Message Text | E0015 EXPORT PROCESSING TERMINATED, WAITING FOR SCRATCH VOLUME | | | This message is generated when the VTS has terminated the export operation because scratch stacked volumes were not made available to the VTS within 60 minutes of the VTS readiness to copy logical volumes to an Exported Stacked Volume.
| Import Status Messages | || Table 44. Import Status Messages Message Code Message Text | I0001 IMPORT PROCESSING STARTED FOR EXPORTED STACKED VOLUME YYYYYY | | This message is generated when the VTS has started processing Exported Stacked Volume YYYYYY. | Action: None, status only.
| Table 44. Import Status Messages (continued) | Message Code Message Text | I0013 IMPORT PROCESSING RESUMED, SCRATCH VOLUME MADE AVAILABLE | | | This message is generated when, after the import operation was suspended because no scratch stacked volumes were available, scratch stacked volumes are again available and the import operation can continue. | Action: None, status only.
| Table 45. Export-Import List Volumes Failure Reason Text (continued) | Failure-Reason Text — Probable cause. Recommended Action | Volume could not be opened Call your IBM Service Representative. | VTS failure. | Volume could not be rewound | VTS failure. | Volume could not be closed | VTS failure. | | Volume , unable to locate Export List Records | | No records were found in the Export List file on the Volser specified.
| Table 45. Export-Import List Volumes Failure Reason Text (continued) | Failure-Reason Text — Probable cause. Recommended Action | , found tape mark instead Check JCL which prepared the Import/Export List Volume. | | A tape mark was read instead of the File and Record indicated. | , unexpected End of Tape | | The End of Tape was reached on the tape volume unexpectedly. | , compacted | The Record in the File indicated was compacted.
| | Category Recovery Errors may be made when placing cartridges in the Convenience I/O Station and moving them into other categories from the Unassigned Category when the Advanced Function feature is installed on at least one VTS in a Library. The error scenarios and recovery actions are described below: | | | | | || Table 46.
| | Reuse of Exported Stacked Volumes | | | | | | | | | | | | | Once all of the logical volumes on an Exported Stacked Volume have been imported into a VTS subsystem, the Exported Stacked Volume can be re-used for any 3590 application. No cleanup or special processing is required; however, the Exported Stacked Volumes remain in the Import category until operator action is taken.
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Glossary This glossary defines the special terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in this publication. If you do not find the term you are looking for, refer to the index or to IBM Dictionary of Computing , ZC20-1699. Numerics 3490E. Term used to mean a 3490E tape subsystem. 3494. See Tape Library Dataserver. A APPC. Advanced Program-to-Program Communication. A form of LAN communication protocol. action bar.
E control program. The program in the host system that schedules and supervises the execution of application programs. EPO. See Emergency Power Off. convenience input. The term used when loading small numbers of tape cartridges into the tape library using the convenience input station. eject. The operation of moving a cartridge to an output station in the tape library. Emergency Power Off (EPO).
high-capacity output facility. The part of the tape library used to unload large numbers of cartridges from the tape library. high-capacity input/output (I/O) facility. The part of the tape library used to load/unload large numbers of cartridges from the tape library. home cell. A fixed location that is assigned to a cartridge when it is first inserted into the library. home position. A position the cartridge accessor goes to when entering Pause mode.
O OK. With the library manager, a standard push button that causes the application to accept any changed information and close the dialog box. offline. Pertaining to the operation of a unit when not under the direct control of a host system. Compare with unavailable. Contrast with Online. online. Pertaining to the operation of a unit when under the direct control of a host system. Compare with available. Contrast with Offline. P panel.
system menu icon. The term for the symbol found in the top left-hand corner of some windows that is used to control the presence and appearance of those windows. See system menu. T TCP. Transmission control protocol. A form of LAN communications protocol. TCP. Telecommunications Carrier Products. A form of LAN communications protocol. tape drive. A device that is used for moving magnetic tape and includes the mechanisms for writing and reading data to and from tape. See also tape unit and transport.
of a Virtual Tape Server. When a virtual volume is copied from the Tape Volume Cache to a stacked volume it becomes a logical volume. When a logical volume is recalled from a stacked volume to the Tape Volume Cache it becomes a virtual volume. virtual telecommunications access method (VTAM). Virtual Telecommunications Access Method. A form of LAN communication protocol. vision system. A Class II laser bar-code reader used to identify tape cartridge labels and other features in the 3494. volser.
Index Numerics 30 cell I/O 78, 80 3490E emulation of the tape drive 41 3494 CHECK-1 condition state 261 3590 1, 37 A accessors 106 accessors, disable dual active 107 accessors, enable dual active 107 administrator, system password 200 advanced operating procedures 85, 259 Auto mode, changing to 76 auto selection 100 B basic operating procedures 75, 85 C Cancel Export/Import 207 cartridge.
displaying (continued) search results selection 143 distributed console access facility 241, 242 drive unit frame 2 dual active accessors, disable 107 dual active accessors, enable 107 dual-write status 274 E eject stacked 153, 166 ejected cartridges, removing 81, 234 enable dual active accessors 107 error processing 236 error detection and reporting.
location, cartridge cell operating procedures (continued) basic 75, 85 Manual mode 230 operational characteristics 41 informational 67 informational transitions 73, 75 mode transitions 68, 71 modes 63 safety 340 state transitions 71, 73 states 65 status selection 111 tips 257 operations audit 56 demount 56 host control 59 mount 55 operator actions 199 intervention 199 involvement 46 menu, using library manager 98 panel 32, 38 pop-up window 200 procedures 75, 85 safety 340 options pull-down 226 output facil
pull-downs commands selection 152 database 139 help 94 menu selections 98 mode 99 options 226 queues 137 status selection 109 Q queues pull-down 137 R recovery procedures 261 DFSMS/MVS environment 261 dual library manager 261 MVS/BTLS environment 265 single library manager 261 reinventory complete system selection 169 remote library manager console changing sessions 249 configuring 242 distributed console access facility 241, 242 feature 46, 241 hot-keys 248 installing 242 keystrokes 246, 247 library man
transitions (continued) mode 68, 71 operational state 71, 73 U unlabeled cartridges 20, 22, 184 V volser ranges 153, 162 volser validity checking 52 volume categories 48 cleaner masks 158, 172 initial inventory upload 59 reviewing unknown locations states 52 VTS category attributes 235 153, 167 VTS management policies 153, 169 W whole queue window, using write, dual 279 274 Index 351
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