Asset ID:	1-71-1013289.1
Update Date:	2011-04-27
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Solution Type  Technical Instruction Sure

Solution  1013289.1 :   L700/180 - How to Reset a Drive to "Native" Mode in Library Prior to Replacing  


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218466

Applies to:

Sun StorageTek L180 Tape Library
Sun StorageTek L700 Tape Library
All Platforms
Checked for relevance on 27-Apr-2011.

Goal

How to reset a drive to "Native" mode in L700 prior to replacing.
Firmware of LTO must be 27Q1 or higher.
Drive requires replacing & L700 has dWWN enabled.

Solution

Steps to Follow
When replacing a drive in an Lxxx Library which has the dWWN enabled, care must be taken to ensure that the drive is reset to "native" mode prior to changing it.
Ensure that the correct PPRRCC is entered for the drive being replaced, otherwise the system may require reconfiguring.
1. Disconnect the Fibre cable from the drive.
2. Connect your laptop to the CLI port.
3. Enter DRIVE PPRRCC REVERT.

where PP is wall panel (always 00)
where RR is drive position in the drive tower. (00 to 09)
where CC is the drive tower No. (00 or 01)

4. When complete, the message appears back on CLI that it has been completed successfully.
5. The drive can now be replaced as per the L700 Service manual.



L700, L180, IBM LTO, Dynamic World Wide Name, dWWN
Previously Published As STKKB31643



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