Asset ID:	1-71-1021806.1
Update Date:	2011-05-06
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Solution Type  Technical Instruction Sure

Solution  1021806.1 :   T10000/9840D - How to Configure Replacement Drive for Correct Configuration  


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276070

Applies to:

Sun StorageTek T10000A Tape Drive
All Platforms
Checked for relevance on 6-May-2011.

Goal

Whenever you receive a new T10000 or 9840D spare tape drive for replacement you must configure that drive for the correct interface type.

Solution

Steps to Follow
The same drive brick is used for both FIBRE CHANNEL and FICON drive replacements. You must first select the type of interface the drive will use then the interface related options must be set such as the emulation type.
Process:
Use VOP and connect to the drive. (file>connect to drive) Once connected take the drive offline.  (Drive Operations>Set Offline) Navigate to the interface setup screen.  (Configure>Drive Data>FIBRE) Verify if the drive is set for Fibre Channel or FICON. The factory default is to set this for Fibre Channel.  If you need to change the interface type, do this first before setting interface options.  If you need to  change the type to FICON, click the FICON button on the bottom of the screen and press the Commit button.  The drive will IPL.  Once the drive comes back it will have interface options based on the fact that it is now a FICON drive.  The emulation types available will be related to a FICON drive such as 3592, VSM mode, etc.



@ T10000, 9840D, Drive configuration, Correct interface type, FC, Fibre Channel, FICON, Drive replacement, Interface option

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