***TS3100 /TS3200 ReadMe file***

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Licensing Agreement is viewable at the following link:

	http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/machine_warranties/machine_code.html

IBM periodically releases firmware updates that are intended to, 
among other things, increase overall reliability, improve tape handling, 
further reduce any possibility of data loss/data error, and provide continued 
enhancements to diagnostic capabilities. 

The readme files contain information that may not be included in the IBM
TS3100 and TS3200 documentation. The readme files take precedence over the documentation.  
Therefore, any information in this file that conflicts with information 
in the documentation will supercede the TS3100 and TS3200 Tape Library Operator Guide.

The IBM TS3100 and TS3200 Tape Library is responsible for providing basic and advanced tape 
functionality for backup/restore and archive environments. For more details on 
functionality and other operation procedures, consult your copy of the Setup, 
Operator, and Service Guide. A softcopy is available for viewing at the following link: 

        http://publibfi.dhe.ibm.com/epubs/pdf/m3205452.pdf
	
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Consider these IBM recommendations to provide maximum performance and reliability:				
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* The latest version of microcode must be installed on your IBM tape libraries and devices.

* The library code must be updated first, unless noted otherwise. This action supports any changes that are introduced in the library code for that drive,  or any changes made to the drive for that release.
 
* These firmware updates are intended to increase overall reliability, improve tape handling, reduce the possibility of data errors,
 and enhance diagnostic capabilities.

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CODE LEVEL RECOMMENDATIONS:
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| Feature                               |  Requirements                                  |  Code Recommendation |
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|                                       |                                                |                      |
| Library firmware fixes                | Library firmware level must be at E.20  or     |  E.20                |
|                                       | higher  to support the features.               |                      |
|                                       |                                                |                      |
|                                       |                                                |                      |
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|                                       |                                                |                      |
| Library firmware fixes                | Library firmware level must be at D.60  or     |  D.60                |
|                                       | higher  to support the features.               |                      |
|                                       |                                                |                      |
|                                       |                                                |                      |
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|                                       |                                                |                      |
| Ultrium LTO7 Tape Drive Integration   | Library firmware level must be at D.00  or     |  D.00                |
| Enhanced Password Security            | higher  to support the features.               |                      |
| New SNMP Query Configuration          |                                                |                      |
| capability and MIB                    |                                                |                      |
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|                                       |                                                |                      |
| Library firmware fixes                | Library firmware level must be at B.90  or     |  C.80                |
|                                       | higher  to support the features.               |                      |
|                                       |                                                |                      |
|                                       |                                                |                      |
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|                                       |                                                |                      |
| Library firmware fixes                | Library firmware level must be at B.90  or     |  C.50                |
|                                       | higher  to support the features.               |                      |
|                                       |                                                |                      |
|                                       |                                                |                      |
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|                                       |                                                |                      |
| Library firmware fixes and            | Library firmware level must be at B.90  or     |  C.20                |
| New functions implemented             | higher  to support the features.               |                      |
|                                       |                                                |                      |
|                                       |                                                |                      |
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|                                       |                                                |                      |
| Library firmware improvements         | Library firmware level must be at B.90  or     |  B.90                |
|                                       | higher  to support the features.               |                      |
|                                       |                                                |                      |
|                                       |                                                |                      |
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| Ultrium LTO6 Tape Drive Integration   | Library firmware level must be at B.50  or     |  B.50                |
| USGV6 certification                   | higher  to support the features.               |                      |
| Enhancement to  Key Path Diagnostics  |                                                |                      |
|                                       |                                                |                      |
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SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS:
This tape library works with the following operating systems: AIX, HPUX, Linux, 
Solaris, Windows, i5OS. For details on supported tape attachment please refer to the 
System Storage Interoperation Center website.  

	http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/config/ssic/

TROUBLESHOOTING:
IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool (ITDT) provides the customer with functionality 
to perform maintenance tasks and run diagnostic tasks to determine tape 
device issues.  This is available to download with the device driver.


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TS3100 and TS3200 FEATURES AND NOTICES:

E.20 Firmware Features:
  
  * Refer to the E.20 Fix List for information on the additional fixes. 

Supported Web Browsers (Remote Web Client):

  * Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions
  * Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher is required for IPv6
  * Mozilla Firefox™ 1.0.6 and later versions 

Refer to the following notices for information on proper firmware installation:

  1. Limitation/Linux: When loading firmware using ITDT ignore the error message "Unexpected Data" and 
     wait 10 minutes before re-scan. Or utilize the library Web Specialist to load the library firmware.
  2. The MIB files are not installed on the library. They are installed on the customer SNMP client.
  3. Updated versions of the device driver are required to support the LTO5, LTO6 and LTO7 tape drives. 
  4. Updated version of ITDT is required to support the LTO5, LTO6 and LTO7 tape drives.


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TS3100 and TS3200 FEATURES AND NOTICES:

D.60 Firmware Features:
  
  * Refer to the D.60 Fix List for information on the additional fixes. 

Supported Web Browsers (Remote Web Client):

  * Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions
  * Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher is required for IPv6
  * Mozilla Firefox™ 1.0.6 and later versions 

Refer to the following notices for information on proper firmware installation:

  1. Limitation/Linux: When loading firmware using ITDT ignore the error message "Unexpected Data" and 
     wait 10 minutes before re-scan. Or utilize the library Web Specialist to load the library firmware.
  2. The MIB files are not installed on the library. They are installed on the customer SNMP client.
  3. Updated versions of the device driver are required to support the LTO5, LTO6 and LTO7 tape drives. 
  4. Updated version of ITDT is required to support the LTO5, LTO6 and LTO7 tape drives.

================================================================================================================

TS3100 and TS3200 FEATURES AND NOTICES:

D.00 Firmware Features:
  
  * Refer to the D.00 Fix List for information on the additional fixes. 

Supported Web Browsers (Remote Web Client):

  * Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions
  * Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher is required for IPv6
  * Mozilla Firefox™ 1.0.6 and later versions 

Refer to the following notices for information on proper firmware installation:

  1. Limitation/Linux: When loading firmware using ITDT ignore the error message "Unexpected Data" and 
     wait 10 minutes before re-scan. Or utilize the library Web Specialist to load the library firmware.
  2. The MIB files are not installed on the library. They are installed on the customer SNMP client.
  3. Updated versions of the device driver are required to support the LTO5, LTO6 and LTO7 tape drives. 
  4. Updated version of ITDT is required to support the LTO5, LTO6 and LTO7 tape drives.


================================================================================================================

TS3100 and TS3200 FEATURES AND NOTICES:

C.80 Firmware Features:
  
  * Refer to the C.80 Fix List for information on the additional fixes. 

Supported Web Browsers (Remote Web Client):

  * Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions
  * Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher is required for IPv6
  * Mozilla Firefox™ 1.0.6 and later versions 

Refer to the following notices for information on proper firmware installation:

  1. Limitation/Linux: When loading firmware using ITDT ignore the error message "Unexpected Data" and 
     wait 10 minutes before re-scan. Or utilize the library Web Specialist to load the library firmware.
  2. The MIB files are not installed on the library. They are installed on the customer SNMP client.
  3. Updated versions of the device driver are required to support the LTO5 and LTO6 tape drives. 
  4. Updated version of ITDT is required to support the LTO5 and LTO6 tape drives.


================================================================================================================

TS3100 and TS3200 FEATURES AND NOTICES:

C.50 Firmware Features:
  
  * Includes additional functions and fixes not available in previous versions of library firmware 
  * Refer to the C.50 Fix List for information on the additional fixes. 

Supported Web Browsers (Remote Web Client):

  * Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions
  * Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher is required for IPv6
  * Mozilla Firefox™ 1.0.6 and later versions 

Refer to the following notices for information on proper firmware installation:

  1. Limitation/Linux: When loading firmware using ITDT ignore the error message "Unexpected Data" and 
     wait 10 minutes before re-scan. Or utilize the library Web Specialist to load the library firmware.
  2. The MIB files are not installed on the library. They are installed on the customer SNMP client.
  3. Updated versions of the device driver are required to support the LTO5 and LTO6 tape drives. 
  4. Updated version of ITDT is required to support the LTO5 and LTO6 tape drives.


================================================================================================================

TS3100 and TS3200 FEATURES AND NOTICES:

C.20 Firmware Features:
  
  * Includes additional functions and fixes not available in previous versions of library firmware 
  * Refer to the C.20 Fix List for information on the additional fixes. 

Supported Web Browsers (Remote Web Client):

  * Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions
  * Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher is required for IPv6
  * Mozilla Firefox™ 1.0.6 and later versions 

Refer to the following notices for information on proper firmware installation:

  1. Limitation/Linux: When loading firmware using ITDT ignore the error message "Unexpected Data" and 
     wait 10 minutes before re-scan. Or utilize the library Web Specialist to load the library firmware.
  2. The MIB files are not installed on the library. They are installed on the customer SNMP client.
  3. Updated versions of the device driver are required to support the LTO5 and LTO6 tape drives. 
  4. Updated version of ITDT is required to support the LTO5 and LTO6 tape drives.

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B.90 Firmware Features:
  
  * Includes additional fixes not available in previous versions of library firmware 
  * Refer to the B.90 Fix List for information on the additional fixes. 

Supported Web Browsers (Remote Web Client):

  * Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions
  * Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher is required for IPv6
  * Mozilla Firefox™ 1.0.6 and later versions 

Refer to the following notices for information on proper firmware installation:

  1. Limitation/Linux: When loading firmware using ITDT ignore the error message "Unexpected Data" and 
     wait 10 minutes before re-scan. Or utilize the library Web Specialist to load the library firmware.
  2. The MIB files are not installed on the library. They are installed on the customer SNMP client.
  3. Updated versions of the device driver are required to support the LTO5 and LTO6 tape drives. 
  4. Updated version of ITDT is required to support the LTO5 and LTO6 tape drives.

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B.50 Firmware Features:
  
  * Support for the Ultrium LTO6 Tape Drives
  * USGV6 certification
  * Enhancement to  Key Path Diagnostics test
  * Includes additional fixes not available in previous versions of library firmware 
  * Refer to the B.50 Fix List for information on the additional fixes. 

Supported Web Browsers (Remote Web Client):

  * Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions
  * Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher is required for IPv6
  * Mozilla Firefox™ 1.0.6 and later versions 

Refer to the following notices for information on proper firmware installation:

  1. Limitation/Linux: When loading firmware using ITDT ignore the error message "Unexpected Data" and 
     wait 10 minutes before re-scan. Or utilize the library Web Specialist to load the library firmware.
  2. The MIB files are not installed on the library. They are installed on the customer SNMP client.
  3. Updated versions of the device driver are required to support the LTO5 and LTO6 tape drives. 
  4. Updated version of ITDT is required to support the LTO5 and LTO6 tape drives.
