Application Notes
Product: IBM 3573-TL
Firmware Revision: 0.70 / 1.65e
Drive: IBM ULT3580-TD3
Drive Firmware Revision: 64D0
Interface: SCSI LVD / Fibre Channel
NetVault Software:
Minimum Release Required
• Version Release:
• Device Template(s):
o I357300.npk (3573.tpl)
Installation:
¾ Prerequisites
9 Ensure Termination (if applicable) is configured correctly by using the Manufacturer User’s
Guide for reference.
9 Attach Device to system by using the Manufacturer’s Installation Guide for reference.
9 Power On Unit, if required and allow for the completion of the device’s POST (Power-On Self-
Test).
9 Ensure the IBM TS3200/TS3100 (3573) is set to its default settings. For further details refer to
the Installation and Operation Manual.
9 Configure SCSI IDs via front panel. Configure the robotic arm to be LUN 1 of the FIRST tape
drive in the library. This library is a LUN 1 arm device. LUN 1 of the SCSI ID set for one of the
tape drives will show up as the robotic arm for the library and the drive will show up at LUN 0.
For further details refer to the Installation and Operation Manual.
9 Power on Computer System.
Drive Selection
9 Select the Drive Selection tab. Select Server/Client machine and open it to view the attached
tape drive.
9 Add the drive by selecting the drive and verify the correct device is displayed in the Selected
Drives area on the right. (Refer to Figure 2)
9 If there are more drives in the library, add the remaining drives, mapping them to each drive
bay.
9 Change the Library Name if desired or leave as default.
9 Select the Configure tab, right-click the drive and select Configure, to display the
Configure Device dialog box. (Refer to Figure 3 on next page.)
9 Click the Configuration tab in the dialog box and increase the Media block size (Kb)
from the default setting of 32 Kb. Ensure your operating system and drive can support
the new value entered.
9 Click the Performance tab in the dialog box and increase the default transfer memory
buffer setting from the default setting of 257 Kb. Ensure your operating system can
support the new value entered.
9 If there are more drives repeat the above steps for each drive as required.
9 Save device configuration by selecting the “Save Details” button in the top left corner.
9 Select OK for the “Device added successfully” window.
9 Close the “Add Library” window.
Other information
Device Notes: The IBM TS3200/TS3100 (3573) Tape Library may take a long period of
time to initialize and become ONLINE upon power up and when opening
and then closing the magazines. Please be patient.
Cleaning Tape Support: Not supported by NetVault at this time. Cleaning operations need to be
done manually using the front panel LCD or web UI. To conduct manual
cleaning, ensure the NetVault services are stopped or ensure the library is
OFFLINE by issuing an “Open Door” in the NetVault Device Management
GUI. Once cleaning is complete, ensure to remove all cleaning cartridges
from the library before starting the NetVault service or issuing a “Close
Door” in the NetVault Device Management GUI.