9710 (StorageTek) Addendum for NonStop Servers

The 5155/5159 Digital Linear Tape FRU and TMDS for K-series Servers
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The 5155/5159 Digital Linear Tape
FRU and TMDS for K-series Servers
10.1 In This Chapter
Chapter 10 briefly describes the Tandem Maintenance and Diagnostic
System (TMDS) commands that can be used with the
5155/5159/5150/5151 tape subsystems. TMDS is an online system that
records, reports, and diagnoses system malfunctions.
Topic Section
The TMDS TAPE Subsystem 10.2
TMDS Highlights 10.3
This chapter also highlights current release information.
10.2 The TMDS TAPE Subsystem
The TMDS TAPE subsystem provides online diagnostic and
maintenance support for most Compaq tape drives and controllers.
The TMDS TAPE subsystem supports the 5155/5159, 5150 or
5151 tape drives, the MFC, and the 3216 controller.
The selected TMDS TAPE commands listed in this section support
the 5155/5159, 5150 or 5151 tape drive, MFC, or 3216 controller.
For all the operational details about the TMDS TAPE subsystem,
see the TMDS Reference Manual.