Thanks for the feedback. > What I would first pursue, per analogous ADSM QuickFacts entry: > > Query operation Error - Library is Offline to Host. > In response to something like 'mtlib -l /dev/lmcp0 -qL' means that > there is no access because the 3494 is itself offline. Go to its > operator station and go to Mode Online.
The library has always come back-online by itself. The "blips" seem to be short-term. Most of the time, TSM hasn't noticed. > For utmost assurance, check that the lmcpd is running, that your > /etc/ibmatl.conf is correct, and if a LAN connection that within the > 3494 Library Manager you have authorized your host to access it. > > If this is a persistent problem, check the 3494 panel for any > issues, including > Availability of all components. > Have checked. Nothing is wrong/offline. Nothing in the logs (per IBM) > If this is an intermittent problem, then look to something like a Denial Of > Service monopolization of the subnet, or its moral equivalent: get > your network people involved. This is a private, internal subnet. This TSM is the only one using the LAN connection. > If no issues there, try shutting down and power cycling the > 3494, watching for any problems indicated as it comes up. Perhaps also restart > the lmcpd on your host. Use ping and periodic mtlib query commands > to determine under what circumstances the outage is occurring. > IBM suggested this when they first looked at it, for this problem. If the problem persists, I may suggest that to operations. Again, thanks for your suggestions/ideas. I never thought to check your "ADSM Quickfacts" since I thought this might be OT:
