5190/5194 Modular Tape Subsystem Manual

5190/5194 Modular Tape Subsystem Manual—426878-002

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Using TMDS or the TSM Package

This section briefly describes the Compaq Tandem Maintenance and Diagnostic

System (TMDS), introduces the Compaq TSM package, and describes the degree to

which each interacts with the modular tape subsystem. Terms that appear in bold are

defined in the glossary of this manual.

TMDS is an online system that records, reports, and diagnoses system malfunctions

for NonStop Himalaya K-series servers. In addition to describing the TMDS TAPE

subsystem, this section summarizes current release information related to TMDS.

The TSM package is a client/server application that provides troubleshooting,

maintenance, and service tools for NonStop Himalaya S-series servers. See The TSM

Package (NonStop Himalaya S-Series Servers) on page 5-7.

The TMDS TAPE Subsystem (NonStop

Himalaya K-Series Servers)

The TMDS TAPE subsystem provides online diagnostic and maintenance support for

most tape drives and controllers. The selected TMDS TAPE commands listed in this

section support the 5190 and 5194 tape drives, the MFC, and the 3216 controller. For

all the operational details about the TMDS TAPE subsystem, see the TMDS Reference

Manual.

Accessing the TAPE Subsystem

To run TMDS TAPE subsystem commands, first do one of the following:

•

At the system (TACL) prompt, enter:

TMDS TAPE

•

At any other TMDS subsystem prompt, enter:

SWITCHTO TAPE

TMDS displays the TAPE subsystem prompt (TAPE>).

> TMDS TAPE

TMDS - Tandem Maintenance and Diagnostic System - T9497D31 - (07JUL95)

Type HELP for an introduction to TMDS.

Type HELP CHANGES to see D31 changes.

Type HELP TMDSSIG for help on mailing questions or comments to TMDS.

The current subsystem is the TAPE subsystem.

TAPE>