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Re: IBM 3581 Autoloader question
2006-01-09 05:36:52
Hi Tom,
Yes, the IBM3581 Autoloader is fully
compatible with TSM for use a library, with or without barcode reader -
I'm using two with a TSM server at the moment (although personally I'd
never spec less than a two drive library for use with TSM as tape management
can get rather more complicated in single-drive libraries). The 3581 can
operate in both 'sequential' mode *and* 'random access' mode where the
application controls which tape gets mounted - it is this latter one that
TSM works with. On AIX, simply use the 'Atape' driver to see the /dev/smc
and /dev/rmt devices - check out the following links for more info.
IBM TotalStorage Tape Libraries Guide
for Open Systems - http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks/pdfs/sg245946.pdf
Implementing IBM Tape in UNIX Systems
- http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks/pdfs/sg246502.pdf
Device Driver Installation & User's
Guide - ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/storage/devdrvr/Doc/IBM_ultrium_tape_IUG.pdf
Hope this helps,
David McClelland
Storage and Systems Management Specialist
IBM Tivoli Certified Deployment Professional (ITSM 5.2)
SSO UK Service Delivery – Storage Services
IBM Global Services – IBM United Kingdom
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Hi all,
I need advice with use of IBM3581 7-slot Autolader. As I know it is without
barcode reader (in my case), but I think it is optional. Is it possible
to
use it as "library" in TSM (I mean mount any volume what I need)
or does it
only work in sequential (cycle) mode? Does this autoloader have in general
changer device in system or not?
Many thanks for your comments.
Tom
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