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Unable to access web GUI and firmware errors - IBM Tape Library (Type 3361-4LX)

Troubleshooting


Problem

After changing the default user ID and password of the web-based management interface of the IBM 4U Universal Tape Library (Type 3361-4LX), customers may not be able to access the Web GUI and the library may log firmware errors in its log. The library isstill working fine.

Resolving The Problem

Source

RETAIN tip: H191928

Symptom

After changing the default user ID and password of the web-based management interface of the IBM 4U Universal Tape Library (Type 3361-4LX), customers may not be able to access the Web GUI and the library may log firmware errors in its log. The library is still working fine.

Affected configurations

This tip is not hardware specific.

The system is configured with one or more of the following IBM Options:

  • 4U Universal Tape Library, type 3361-4LX

This tip is not software specific.

Solution

Enter only the first seven characters of the password and log on to the unit.

Additional information

If a log-on password is chosen with more than seven characters, and the user enters more than seven characters in the password field, then the user may not be able to access the library's web interface and firmware errors may get logged.

Entering the first seven characters of the password resolves both the logon issue as well as the library logging the firmware errors.

Document Location

Worldwide


Operating System

System x Hardware Options:All operating systems listed


Applicable countries and regions

  • Worldwide
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Document Information

More support for:
System x Hardware Options->Tape Library->Tape Library 3361

Document number:
852570

Modified date:
29 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-5072936

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