Top 20 IBM 3581 Ultrium Ultrium Tape Drive Questions & Answers

Cartridge compatibility problem

never asked about error "5". The error "BB" indicated there is a hardware issue relating to the unload process. You can find your answer here... http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S7000920&aid=1

I believe you can get Repair / Power supplies from Sanwork.com.

You can try [email protected] i send my IBM 3581-H17 there for repair and upgraded from IBM 3581-H17 to IBM 3581-H23.

They do advance replacement too.

Error 5 states that there is a problem with the drive and not the library, either the tape path or read/write head. Replaced drive - works fine

Oh vintage 386sx? In old graphics cards, there were DIP Switches to configure either to use as monchrome mode or color mode. Did you configure graphics card properly ? Moreover try using mode command to change monochrome to color.

The IBM Wheelwriter 6 typewriter does not have a user-adjustable sensitivity setting for key strikes. However, the issue you're describing might be related to the keyboard mechanism, individual key switches, or the impact solenoid. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

1. Clean and Lubricate: Over time, dust, dirt, and debris can accumulate inside the typewriter, affecting key movement. Try gently cleaning the keyboard area, especially around the key switches and mechanisms. Additionally, applying a small amount of appropriate lubricant to the moving parts might help improve key movement.
2. Key Switches: Each key has its own mechanical switch underneath. If a key requires more force than usual to activate, it could be due to a worn or dirty switch. You might need to disassemble the typewriter to access and clean the key switches.
3. Impact Solenoid: The impact solenoid is responsible for striking the print head against the paper to make an impression. If the solenoid is weak or sticking, it could result in the behavior you're describing. Try cleaning and lubricating the solenoid. If the problem persists, the solenoid might need to be replaced.
4. Key Flex: The flex you feel in the keyboard might be contributing to the issue. If the keyboard has any physical damage or if the flex circuit is not seated properly, it can affect key activation. Carefully inspect the keyboard area for any visible damage or misalignment.
5. Professional Repair: If the above steps do not resolve the issue, it might be best to seek the assistance of a professional typewriter technician. They have experience with these machines and can diagnose and repair mechanical issues more accurately.

1: no options inside told.2: no CMOS COIN cell ever lasted 13 years, so id dead3: now BIOS is in CHAOS mode. dead battery caused,4: new coin cell,.5: reset bios to factory fresh defaults in BIOS page 1.6: set time and date in bios.7: set boot order or your boot drive or raid array based on #1 above secret.8: load Server 2012R2 is best here . or linux or what is in the list .if using raid it must be tested first the array under the raid controller. path. depends on what is there, not told.a dead server can be accessed via, IMM like my dell DRACit has page called logs to read.Id read them. (opps it flags coin dead , see?)_IMM (remove manager) , READ THE LOgs , remotely.>?? first?AND SEE LAST BOOT DEVICE./? (and what)????????????????new coin cell and ....THEN SET BIOS BOOT ORDER TO CORRECT BOOT DEVICE?got raid?1 raid or more.1 for boot?1 for data.???????????????????????????? look inside yet see what is there, even count all disks see where all connect . to what.run the raid config, some servers have raid support DVD or uSB stick to boot and manage the arrays/, but what is inside matters firstsome have upgraded LSI raid cards and that matters most if there, ? day one new had 7 cards as an option. (just with IBM alone)there are MORE. LSI makes great RAID cards, Got raid?The System x3400 M3 server supports optional spare DIMMs, memory mirroring, and RAID-0, RAID-1, and RAID-1E support standard with optional RAID-5, RAID-6, RAID-10, and RAID-50 availablemost servers like this the built in raid is weak , not allowing raid 6 mode.so that matters too if that was done day1, last time.https://lenovopress.com/tips0808#standard-specificationsthe manual is here (lenovo says EOL, zero help)https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/installation-and-users-guide-ibm-system-x3400-m3-7378-7379I anm not any kind of IBM guy. (data centers)but have Dells here, and can work them wellIMM find and read all logs carefully,most servers logs what disk drive last booted OKAY. explicitly/and how to open the case and learn what is inside first. for sure all things RAID.

wow posting hard RAID questions here and not on actual IBM forum,. why do that? i can do HP or dell but not IBM on dell R710 it is automatic raid 6 (8 drives) can fail 2 and run. what raid hardware is it Ibm What raid card there/ is this RAID 6?????? if not why not. how big is each drive and now many,? drives did you read the raid controller manual first, after all no 2 servers on earth work the same unless are EXACTLY the same. fact key not told. IF IT CAN DO HOT SWAP NEW DRIVER IT CAN TAKE DAYS TO SELF REPAIR. all the time production never ends only a tad slower, the whole reason for that. no need disable the server. why not get help here 2012 seems poor support now. 10 years later, IBM is that bad? https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/installation-and-users-guide-ibm-system-x3400-m3-7378-7379 real help. this system Base config has only this., x3400 M3 models include an IBM ServeRAID® - BR10ilV2 controller??????????? IBM ServeRAID® - BR10ilV2 controller, providing RAID-0/1/1E support. The IBM ServeRAID and best. -M1015 controller, providing RAID-0/1/10 with an option to upgrade to RAID 5 is standard on 8-drive 2.5-inch models, while the ServeRAID-5014 controller, which provides RAID-0/1/10/5/50 support (upgrade-able to RAID-6/60) and includes 256GB of cache memory, is standard on 16-drive 2.5-inch models. I have a m1015 here, that it cross loaded LSI rom too.. cheap to buy and easy to convert so know about it. what you have inside our server is any ones guess. and recover tools. WHAT YOU DO find out what raid card is there then get the IBM manual on it the ask admin what raid is or run the RAID app and look first free old manual is here https://www.manua.ls/ibm/system-x-x3400-m3/manual read the manual on our raid card first. read it and now to do recovery. system load out and CTO not told so answers will be endless. or even wrong. nobody can see inside your box.

The easiest thing to do is replace the PSU. IF you are in to checking component level issues, check the MOSFETS and the diodes.

In some BIOS password configurations , you can set a user password and an administrator password . Sometimes the user password lets the computer boot but won't let you in the BIOS setup, but on other occasions, the user password will do both.

Tastiera indicated that you have a keyboard problem. Most desktops can't run without a working keyboard. (You need the keyboard connected and working during the power-on self test, POST.) Currently the motherboard can't communicate with the keyboard. What is the model number for your computer? I don't recall a Platinum III, just a Pentium III. Is it a laptop or a desktop? What type of keyboard do you have (USB or PS/2 connector) or is it the built-in one of a laptop? Are you using some sort of converter/adapter for the connections? The USB to PS/2 converter for a mouse does not work with a keyboard. There are some USB to dual PS/2 converters available. However, they don't work with with all motherboards. What OS is installed on the system? Try a different keyboard. (You should try a PS/2 keyboard if the system has PS/2 ports. If the OS is older than Windows 98 v. 2, then the USB ports are even more likely to not see the keyboard in POST.) If you use a USB keyboard, try different ports. If possible, make sure that the keyboards work on other machines. If it does, then I recommend replacing the system. The Pentium III is a ~20 year old CPU. That's certainly old enough to have major failures. I hope this helps. Cindy Wells

RTM , on the APP, be first.. good luck this old, finding it. google all day?

Check IBM website. if not try manuals.com Mike

find the service manual yet>? it is type writer opted printer from year 1984 good luck finding manual , try googling , but 1984 is very very old.

Have you tried using an external monitor to make sure the video is working on the new motherboard?

I am not an expert in such things but I think if you use a widely available adaptor that will power the old hard drive and provide usb connectivity your Windows 7 should be able to read and allow you to move files, as long as the old drive and the WIN 7 are both 32 BIT (or 64)...

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2622803/bootmgr-is-missing-press-ctrl-alt-del-to-restart-error-when-you-start