Troubleshooting
Problem
This document provides a quick reference for changing the mode of tape devices.
Resolving The Problem
This document provides a quick reference for changing the mode of tape devices.
The modes of the following tape libraries can be changed using the Web interface
TS2900 (3572)
TS3100 (3573)
TS3200 (3573)
TS3400 (3577)
After the mode is changed on a 35XX type of tape library or device, an IPL the IOP, or power cycle of the IOA is required. (If DASD or communications IOAs are on the MFIOP, the entire system must be IPLed or the IOA needs to be power cycled)
The following tape libraries have a single mode of operation - Random and therefore cannot be changed to SEQ
3494
3584 (TS3500)
3583
3575
3576 (TS3310)
Although the mode of these drives cannot be changed, it is possible to manually load a cartridge into the tape drive and then vary the tape media library off and then vary on a tape device description associated with the tape resource.
9427 8MM Tape Libraries
Current Mode to Random Mode
| 1. | End the current mode by pressing the CANCEL button. Note: If a host-directed command was in progress, press the CANCEL button again to place the device in MANUAL mode. Then, press the CANCEL button again. |
| 2. | On the MODE menu, press the Up or Down arrow keys to select RANDOM mode. |
| 3. | Press the SELECT button. |
Current Mode to Sequential Mode
| 1. | End the current mode by pressing the CANCEL button. Note: If a host-directed command was in progress, press the CANCEL button again to place the device in Manual Mode. Then, press the CANCEL button again. |
| 2. | On the MODE menu, press the Up or Down arrow keys to select SequentL mode. |
| 3. | Press the SELECT button.button. |
3490E F
Mode Selection
| 1. | From the SELECT menu (If not already on the SELECT menu, push the CANCEL button until the SELECT menu is displayed), press the NEXT button until "Shuttle Mode" is displayed. Then press the SELECT button. |
| 2. | Use the NEXT button to display the different modes. --> If choosing STANDARD, MANUAL, or RANDOM mode, then press the SELECT button when the desired menu is displayed. --> If choosing SEQUENTIAL or RECIRCULATION mode, press the SELECT button on the correct display and use the Next button to choose from the different options. Press the SELECT button when one of the desired options is displayed: o Auto with Pri o Auto w/o Pri o System with Pri o System w/o Pri |
3570 Models B01, B02, C01, and C02
Mode Selection
| 1. | From the Status screen, press the Enter key to display the OPTIONS menu. |
| 2. | Select SET LIBR MODE from the OPTIONS menu, and press the Enter key. |
| 3. | If in Split Mode, select Drive 1 or Drive 2, and press the Enter key. |
| 4. | When the SET LIBRARY MODE menu appears, use the Scroll Up and Scroll Down buttons to move the selection arrow (>) until it is pointing to the desired mode (RANDOM mode, AUTOMATIC SEQUENTIAL mode, or MANUAL SEQUENTIAL mode). |
| 5. | Press the Enter key. The library unit will be set to the mode that you have selected and the OPTIONS menu is displayed. |
| Library Configuration | |
| 1. | From the Status screen, press the Enter key to display the OPTIONS menu. |
| 2. | Select EDIT CONFIG from the OPTIONS MENU |
| 3. | Select EDIT LIBRARY CONFIG |
| 4. | Select BASE or SPLIT, and press enter |
| 5. | Select EDIT LIBRARY CONFIG, and select the mode - BASE or SPLIT |
| 6. | Power the drive off and on again. |
3581 H17
Mode Selection
| 1. | Ensure that LdR Ready or Seq Ready appears on the message display. |
| 2. | Press and hold the NEXT button and then the MODE button until dIAG MENU displays (approximately 5 seconds). |
| 3. | Press MODE until CHG MODE displays. |
| 4. | Press SELECT to display the current mode of operation. |
| 5. | Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle the mode between SEQUENTIAL and RANDOM. |
| 6. | Choose the mode that you want, and press SELECT. CYCLE PWR blinks on the message display. If you changed to RANDOM MODE, LdR Ready then displays; if you changed to sequential mode, SEQ READY then displays. |
| 7. | To activate the new mode of operation, cycle power (turn device off and then on again). |
| 8. | IPL the IOP. (If DASD or communications IOAs are on the MFIOP, the entire system must be IPLed or the IOA power cycled.) |
| 1. | Press the X button, and press the Enter key to GO OFFLINE. |
| 2. | Press the > until CONFIGURATION is displayed, press the Enter key. |
| 3. | Press > until CHANGE LDR MODE is displayed, and press the Enter key. |
| 4. | Press < or > to display the mode you want. Note: Only Sequential and Random are supported on the IBM iSeries. |
| 5. | Press the Enter key, and then press X. |
| 6. | To activate the new mode of operation, turn the device off and then on again. |
| 7. | IPL the IOP. (If DASD or communications IOAs are on the MFIOP, the entire system must be IPLed or the IOA power cycled.) |
Mode Selection
This document provides a quick reference for changing the modes of tape devices.
9427 8MM Tape Libraries
Current Mode to Random Mode
| 1. | End the current mode by pressing the CANCEL button. Note: If a host-directed command was in progress, press the CANCEL button again to place the device in MANUAL mode. Then, press the CANCEL button again. |
| 2. | On the MODE menu, press the Up or Down arrow keys to select RANDOM mode. |
| 3. | Press the SELECT button. |
Current Mode to Sequential Mode
| 1. | End the current mode by pressing the CANCEL button. Note: If a host-directed command was in progress, press the CANCEL button again to place the device in Manual Mode. Then, press the CANCEL button again. |
| 2. | On the MODE menu, press the Up or Down arrow keys to select SequentL mode. |
| 3. | Press the SELECT button.button. |
3490E F
Mode Selection
| 1. | From the SELECT menu (If not already on the SELECT menu, push the CANCEL button until the SELECT menu is displayed), press the NEXT button until "Shuttle Mode" is displayed. Then press the SELECT button. |
| 2. | Use the NEXT button to display the different modes. --> If choosing STANDARD, MANUAL, or RANDOM mode, then press the SELECT button when the desired menu is displayed. --> If choosing SEQUENTIAL or RECIRCULATION mode, press the SELECT button on the correct display and use the Next button to choose from the different options. Press the SELECT button when one of the desired options is displayed: o Auto with Pri o Auto w/o Pri o System with Pri o System w/o Pri |
3570 Models B01, B02, C01, and C02
Mode Selection
| 1. | From the Status screen, press the Enter key to display the OPTIONS menu. |
| 2. | Select SET LIBR MODE from the OPTIONS menu, and press the Enter key. |
| 3. | If in Split Mode, select Drive 1 or Drive 2, and press the Enter key. |
| 4. | When the SET LIBRARY MODE menu appears, use the Scroll Up and Scroll Down buttons to move the selection arrow (>) until it is pointing to the desired mode (RANDOM mode, AUTOMATIC SEQUENTIAL mode, or MANUAL SEQUENTIAL mode). |
| 5. | Press the Enter key. The library unit will be set to the mode that you have selected and the OPTIONS menu is displayed. |
| Library Configuration | |
| 1. | From the Status screen, press the Enter key to display the OPTIONS menu. |
| 2. | Select EDIT CONFIG from the OPTIONS MENU |
| 3. | Select EDIT LIBRARY CONFIG |
| 4. | Select BASE or SPLIT, and press enter |
| 5. | Select EDIT LIBRARY CONFIG, and select the mode - BASE or SPLIT |
| 6. | Power the drive off and on again. |
3581 H17
Mode Selection
| 1. | Ensure that LdR Ready or Seq Ready appears on the message display. |
| 2. | Press and hold the NEXT button and then the MODE button until dIAG MENU displays (approximately 5 seconds). |
| 3. | Press MODE until CHG MODE displays. |
| 4. | Press SELECT to display the current mode of operation. |
| 5. | Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle the mode between SEQUENTIAL and RANDOM. |
| 6. | Choose the mode that you want, and press SELECT. CYCLE PWR blinks on the message display. If you changed to RANDOM MODE, LdR Ready then displays; if you changed to sequential mode, SEQ READY then displays. |
| 7. | To activate the new mode of operation, cycle power (turn device off and then on again). |
| 8. | IPL the IOP. (If DASD or communications IOAs are on the MFIOP, the entire system must be IPLed or the IOA power cycled.) |
| 1. | Press the X button, and press the Enter key to GO OFFLINE. |
| 2. | Press the > until CONFIGURATION is displayed, press the Enter key. |
| 3. | Press > until CHANGE LDR MODE is displayed, and press the Enter key. |
| 4. | Press < or > to display the mode you want. Note: Only Sequential and Random are supported on the IBM iSeries. |
| 5. | Press the Enter key, and then press X. |
| 6. | To activate the new mode of operation, turn the device off and then on again. |
| 7. | IPL the IOP. (If DASD or communications IOAs are on the MFIOP, the entire system must be IPLed or the IOA power cycled.) |
Mode Selection
| 1. | Under the Setup option, select Configure slots, and then press the ACTION button. |
| 2. | Press the up arrow or down arrow to highlight MODE. |
| 3. | Press the right arrow to move to the next field. |
| 4. | Press the up arrow or down arrow to select the mode. |
| 5. | Press the right arrow to highlight the Checkmark, and then press the ACTION button. |
| 6. | Power Cycle drive. |
| 7. | IPL the IOP. (If DASD or communications IOAs are on the MFIOP, the entire system must be IPLed or the IOA power cycled.) |
3590 Mode B011, E011, and H011
Mode Selection
| 1. | From the OPTIONS menu (select the CANCEL button to return to the OPTIONS menu), select Set ACF Mode menu. |
| 2. | From this menu, choose one of the following: o SYSTEM o AUTOMATIC o MANUAL o ACCUMULATE o RANDOM (B11 models only) o RANDOM 2-LUN |
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