IC83475: SERVER MANUAL NEEDS CURRENT INFORMATION FOR "FIBRE TAPE FAILOVER" SUPPORT.

APAR status

• Closed as documentation error.

Error description

• The TSM Storage Manager manual, "Fibre Tape Failover" support
  page should provide more information
  on how to set up the TSM server if it is a Fibre tape failover
  environment.
  Which HBA devices and drivers are currently supported need to be
  included.
  The Windows manual also incorrectly states that Windows 2008 32
  bit TSM Server is supported.
  Windows 2008 32 bit is not supported with the TSM server in
  version 6.x.
  Only Windows 2008 64 bit is supported with the TSM Server.
  Platform Affected: All
  Version Affected: 6.x
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED: All Tivoli Storage Manager server users.     *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: See error description.                  *
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Problem conclusion

• Techdoc 7031932, "Setting up Fibre Channel tape failover for
  Tivoli Storage Manager Version 6.3," describes how to set up
  failover and lists the hardware and software that have been
  tested for this purpose. See
  http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27031932.
  
  The same information will be added to the "Fiber Tape
  Failover" topic in the Tivoli Storage Manager Administrator's
  Guide.
  
  Affected platforms:  Windows
  

Temporary fix

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