IBM TS2290 Manual

Also see for TS22 Series: Manual

Tables of ContentsIBM TS22xx Tape DrivesIntroductionDrive featuresFront panels of the drivesRear panel of the driveDrive performanceMedia compatibilityMedia optimizationSpeed matchingChannel calibrationData cartridge capacity scalingEncryptionInhibiting firmware down-levelingSAS interfaceSupported servers and softwareSupported device driversEthernet portIBM Spectrum ArchiveEnvironmental specificationsSpecificationsInstallingAvoiding drive damageUnpacking the driveVerifying the shipmentInstalling the rack mount kit (optional)Inspecting the power cord and outletPositioning the tape driveInstalling the SAS host adapter card (if required)Connecting the SAS interface cableConnecting powerRunning drive diagnosticsInstalling device driversConfiguring the tape drive to a server/hostUpdating firmwareRegistering for My SupportManagingOperating modesPower buttonSingle-character display (SCD)Status lightsUnload buttonInserting a tape cartridgeRemoving a tape cartridgeMid-tape recoveryCleaning the drive headCleaning the tape driveTape Drive Status web pageDiagnostic and maintenance functionsEntering Maintenance modeExiting Maintenance modeFunction code 0: Maintenance modeFunction code 1: Run drive diagnosticsFunction code 2: Update drive firmware from FMR tapeFunction code 3: Create FMR tapeFunction code 4: Force a drive dumpFunction code 5: Copy drive dumpFunction code 6: Run host interface wrap testFunction code 7: Run RS-422 wrap testFunction code 8: Unmake FMR tapeFunction code 9: Display error code logFunction code A: Clear error code logFunction code C: Insert cartridge into tape driveFunction code E: Test cartridge & mediaFunction code F: Write performance testFunction code H: Test headFunction code J: Fast read/write testFunction code L: Load/unload testFunction code P: Post Error Reporting enabledFunction code U: Post Error Reporting disabledTape drive diagnostic and maintenance web pageTroubleshootingProcedure 1: Determining firmware level and capturing drive dumpProcedure 2: Inspecting a cartridge for damageProcedure 3: Checking SAS host connections1123334455556666777991010101010111111121212121213131414141516161717171818192020212121222222232424242525252526262727282829303131