Before using the new TS1140 tape drive, ensure that all existing 3592 Model E05 and E06 drives are upgraded to recognize and enable cartridges formatted for EFMT4 or EEFMT4 (MEDIA9 and MEDIA10) to be relabelled/reused on the older E05 and E06 drives. Otherwise, job failures may occur with a drive with the incorrect microcode load being allocated.

The considerations listed in Using encryption-capable TS1120 tape drives in a stand-alone environment also apply to the TS1140.

Recommendation: Use a manual tape library, DFSMSrmm, third-party tape management software, or write your own applications when using TS1140 tape drives in a stand-alone environment.