Expanding 3584 robot on TSM 5.4.1.6

[dangfitz]

I have a 3584 library, the server is an IBM p520 with AIX 5.3.11, and on the library door are a bunch of empty slots - I didn't count yet, but maybe 50 or so. The other side of the robot is packed full. I'd like to expand my library & use those slots; I have plenty of tapes. Any ideas where to look to get started in defining those slots as part of the tape library? Thanks all!

 

[ProbablyDown]

Oh I think those are your I/O slots. The slots used for inserting and extracting tapes. I'm not sure if you can use em or not... Maybe check this link out:

http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infoc...com.ibm.storage.3584.doc/opg_3584_a69oop.html

 

[dangfitz]

THanks, but no; I have 10 IO slots. This is 140 slots in the door next to the IO door and below it. No access from the outside.

 

[LarryTheCucumber]

You have to call IBM and get an expansion code to use them. Cost ??

 

[itsp1965]

Not sure if you purchased the library directly from IBM or a 3rd party, but IBM usually would review the serial number of your library and be able to provide you with the appropriate expansion options through a MES config.