First thing, run lsdev and make sure AIX sees the drives as AVAILABLE, not just DEFINED.
If they aren't available to AIX, they won't be available to TSM. If they show up as DEFINED, run cfgmgr to see if you can get them back online to AIX. -----Original Message----- From: Foresti, Kathie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 2:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: tape drive errors We have a shared 3584 LTO library. We are getting the following errors: Was logged as a hardware problem but may need to open it up as a TSM problem. No errors show up with "errpt -a" on the AIX server. 12/11/03 13:13:36 ANR8779E Unable to open drive /dev/rmt3, error number=6. 12/11/03 13:20:41 ANR8779E Unable to open drive /dev/rmt5, error number=6. ANR8779E Explanation - The drive cannot be opened by the server. In AIX, error number is the value of errno returned by the operating system. System Action - The transaction needing the drive fails. User Response - User error number in conjunction with operating system documentation to narrow the scope of the cause. Inspect the drive. Ensure the dirve is powered on and ready, the cables are properly connected and terminated and that the device is properly configured to the operating system. ---- The drives have been cleaned, power cycled, etc. Has anyone seen this or have any ideas? > Kathie > Kathie Foresti > Lockheed Martin Corporation > Enterprise Information Systems > Phone (315)456-1941 > E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >
