StorageWorks Building Blocks User's Guide

This document, "SWXTL-AA 6-GB Digital Linear Tape Subsystem Product Notes," serves as a guide for users of the SWXTL-AA 6-GB system by clarifying the applicability of other included documentation.

It states that:

1. EK-OTK86-RC-001: Tx86 Tape Drive Operator's Reference Card is largely applicable.
2. EK-SBB35-UG: BA350 Modular Storage Shelf SSB User's Guide contains pertinent information regarding device address settings, installation, and replacement.
3. EK-OTX86-OM-001: Tx86 Series Cartridge Tape Subsystem Owner's Manual has specific sections that do not apply to the SWXTL-AA 6-GB Digital Linear Tape Subsystem.

The core of the document is a table detailing the applicability of the Tx86 Owner's Manual (EK-OTX86-OM-001) chapters and appendices:

Key non-applicable sections from the Owner's Manual include:

• Chapter 1 ("About the Tx86 Cartridge Tape Subsystem"):

  • "Tx86 Cartridge Tape Subsystem" (pages 1-2 to 1-6)
  • "Cartridge Compatibility" (pages 1-9 to 1-10)
  • "Related Documents" (page 1-14)

• Chapter 4 ("Running Local Programs on the TF86 Subsystem"): Not applicable.

• Appendix A ("Tx86 Subsystem Specifications"): Applicable, except for references to the TF86 model.
• Appendix B ("Standard VMS Commands"): Not applicable.
• Appendix C ("Using the TZ86 Subsystem with the ULTRIX Operating System"): Not applicable.
• Appendix D ("Digital Services"): Not applicable.

Conversely, applicable sections from the Owner's Manual include:

• Most of Chapter 1 (e.g., "In This Chapter," "Data Tape" for decals/front panel, "Cleaning Tape," "Supplies").
• Chapter 2 ("Operating the Tx86 Subsystem").
• Chapter 3 ("Solving Problems").