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Preface This guide describes how to install and use the IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive. It contains the following chapters: "Chapter 1. Introduction" on page 1 describes the 3580 Tape Drive, discusses supported servers, operating systems, and device drivers, and lists hardware specifications. "Chapter 2. Installing the 3580 Tape Drive" on page 5 tells how to unpack and set up the 3580 Tape Drive. "Chapter 3. Operating the 3580 Tape Drive" on page 15 describes the power switch, unload button, and status light on the 3580 Tape Drive. It explains the function of the message display and the single-character display. It tells how to insert and remove a tape cartridge, describes methods of updating drive firmware, and explains how to clean the tape drive. It also lists the diagnostic and maintenance functions that the 3580 Tape Drive can perform. "Chapter 4. Using the Media" on page 23 describes the types of tape cartridges to use in the 3580 Tape Drive and defines the conditions for storing and shipping them. It also tells how to handle the cartridges, how to set a cartridge's write-protect switch, and how to order additional cartridges. "Chapter 5. Troubleshooting" on page 35 gives tips for solving problems with the 3580 Tape Drive and includes a flowchart that analyzes when the tape drive requires maintenance. "Appendix A. Codes on the Single-Character Display" on page 39 describes the error and informational codes that appear on the single-character display of the 3580 Tape Drive. "Appendix B. Performing Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions" on page 41 describes the procedures that you can use to identify and correct problems with the 3580 Tape Drive. "Appendix C. Manually Removing a Tape Cartridge" on page 63 gives the procedure for removing a stuck tape cartridge from the 3580 Tape Drive. "Appendix D. SCSI Commands" on page 67 lists SCSI commands that are supported by the 3580 Tape Drive. Unsupported commands are also listed. "Appendix E. TapeAlert Flags" on page 69 lists TapeAlert messages that are supported by the 3580 Tape Drive and that may aid during problem determination. "Appendix F. Power Cords" on page 73 provides information about the power cords that are used in different countries. "Appendix G. Parts Lists" on page 77 lists parts and supplies that are used by the 3580 Tape Drive. Store this guide with your server's manuals. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 xiii

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Preface
This guide describes how to install and use the IBM 3580 Ultrium Tape Drive. It
contains the following chapters:
“Chapter 1. Introduction” on page 1 describes the 3580 Tape Drive, discusses
supported servers, operating systems, and device drivers, and lists hardware
specifications.
“Chapter 2. Installing the 3580 Tape Drive” on page 5 tells how to unpack and set
up the 3580 Tape Drive.
“Chapter 3. Operating the 3580 Tape Drive” on page 15 describes the power switch,
unload button, and status light on the 3580 Tape Drive. It explains the function of
the message display and the single-character display. It tells how to insert and
remove a tape cartridge, describes methods of updating drive firmware, and
explains how to clean the tape drive. It also lists the diagnostic and maintenance
functions that the 3580 Tape Drive can perform.
“Chapter 4. Using the Media” on page 23 describes the types of tape cartridges to
use in the 3580 Tape Drive and defines the conditions for storing and shipping
them. It also tells how to handle the cartridges, how to set a cartridge’s write-protect
switch, and how to order additional cartridges.
“Chapter 5. Troubleshooting” on page 35 gives tips for solving problems with the
3580 Tape Drive and includes a flowchart that analyzes when the tape drive
requires maintenance.
“Appendix A. Codes on the Single-Character Display” on page 39 describes the
error and informational codes that appear on the single-character display of the
3580 Tape Drive.
“Appendix B. Performing Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions” on page 41
describes the procedures that you can use to identify and correct problems with the
3580 Tape Drive.
“Appendix C. Manually Removing a Tape Cartridge” on page 63 gives the procedure
for removing a stuck tape cartridge from the 3580 Tape Drive.
“Appendix D. SCSI Commands” on page 67 lists SCSI commands that are
supported by the 3580 Tape Drive. Unsupported commands are also listed.
“Appendix E. TapeAlert Flags” on page 69 lists TapeAlert messages that are
supported by the 3580 Tape Drive and that may aid during problem determination.
“Appendix F. Power Cords” on page 73 provides information about the power cords
that are used in different countries.
“Appendix G. Parts Lists” on page 77 lists parts and supplies that are used by the
3580 Tape Drive.
Store this guide with your server’s manuals.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000
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