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 |  |
| Tomáš Hrouda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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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
