TSM: ANR8985E The drive xxx in library xxx is using an encryption method that is incompatible with the current server settings.

I have faced confusing error message:

ANR8985E The drive xxx in library xxx is using an encryption method that is incompatible with the current server settings.

The root case of error was that I defined device class explicitly with parameter DRIVEEncryption and value OFF.
There was impact even I did not use encryption on library and its drives.

Drive was encryption capable but not enabled on library:
[root@tsm1 ITDT]# ./itdt -f /dev/IBMtape0 encryption
Getting drive encryption settings...
Encryption settings:

  Drive Encryption Capable... Yes
  Encryption Method.......... Library
  Encryption State........... NA
Exit with code: 0


So I changed DRIVEEncryption to ALLOW (default) even I did not use encryption and error message disappeared and volume got mounted...

define devclass IBMTAPE01WORM LIBRary=IBMTAPE01 DEVTYPE=LTO FORMAT=ULTRIUM8C WORM=YES MOUNTLimit=DRIVES DRIVEEncryption=ALLOW LBProtect=READWrite

TSM: Replicate Node fails with ANR9999D_2930690409 and rc=1120

I have had a problem when running replicate node between two TSM / Spectrum Protect servers, replication failed with nothing saying error message ANR9999D_2930690409 and rc=1120.

02/12/2019 12:30:47     ANR9999D_2930690409 SmReplServerSession(smrepl.c:2609) Thread<1537>: Replication session 246 for TSM on Linux/x86_64 failed, rc=1120 (SESSION: 246)
02/12/2019 12:30:47     ANR9999D Thread<1537> issued message 9999 from: (SESSION: 246)

Root cause was missing archive copy group on target server, wow, one may think that this could be common configuration mistake when configuring replication, but IBM doesn't think so when showing message which You can not understand :)

You can compare and validate policies on source and replication servers by command:

VALIDATE REPLPOLICY TARGET_TSM_SERVER_NAME

TSM: ANS0338E An invalid operation was attempted on a node on target server with replication

Error message "ANS0338E An invalid operation was attempted on a node" can be related to state of node on TSM server - node can be replicated to target server and has to be removed from replication by command "remove replnode nodename".

TSM: Why are backups going to tape instead of disk

Technote (troubleshooting)

Problem(Abstract)

Tivoli Storage Manager TSM Client backups and/or archives may go to a tape pool although the management class used sends data to a disk pool

Cause

DISK pool is not available or does not have free space or data size exceeds threshold.

Resolving the problem

TSM: Basic - Extended Edition: drive and storage slots limit

For IBM Tivoli Storage Manager version 5.4 and later, to use a library with greater than 4 drives or greater than 48 storage slots, IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Extended Edition is required.

TSM: Formatting select command output to return in table format

How to format output as table from select command in TSM?

You can find "how to" in IBM technote bellow:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21502715

TSM: Comparison of Random Access (DISK) and Sequential Access (File) Devices

Table bellow compares Random Access (DISK) and Sequential Access (File) Devices in TSM.

TSM: Linux x86/x86_64 Client Requirements

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Linux x86/x86_64 Client Requirements

For an overview of TSM Client and Server supported operating systems and platforms:

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21243309

Link to latest Server and Client downloads:

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21239415

Hardware and Software Requirements

TSM client schedule backup fails with RC=12 although backup is complete

Technote (troubleshooting)

Problem(Abstract)

A TSM client schedule may be reported as failed with a return code of 12, for example,
"ANS1512E Scheduled event 'DAILY_INCREMENTAL' failed. Return code = 12"
although the schedule backup does complete.

Cause

Working as designed

TSM: Troubleshooting Guides for Tivoli Storage Manager

General troubleshooting guidance for Tivoli Storage Manager:

• IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Problem Determination (version 5.5)
• IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Problem Determination (version 6.1)
• IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Problem Determination (version 6.2)
• IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Problem Determination (version 6.3.3)

TSM: Enabling logging of TSM server service on Windows

Question

Is there any logging to check what the server is doing when starting the server as a service?

Cause

When starting the Tivoli Storage Manager server in the foreground using dsmserv command, there are logging information in the command windows to see what actions the server is taking. However, if the server is started using the Windows service, there is no logging information. This is especially helpful when debuging problems in regard to the service failing to start.

TSM Client Functional Compatibility Table for versions 6.1, 6.2, 6.3

Which IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) servers support and are compatible with the major new functionality in the TSM 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3 clients?

Database size, database reorganization, and performance considerations for Tivoli Storage Manager Version 6 servers

Technote (troubleshooting)

Problem(Abstract)

Unexpected database growth and reduced server performance can occur over time on a Tivoli Storage Manager Version 6 server.

For more check IBM web site:

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21452146&myns=swgtiv&mynp=OCSSGSG7&mync=E

How to check missing library volumes in TSM using QUERY LIBVOLUME and SHOW SLOTS

Technote (troubleshooting)

Problem(Abstract)

Missing library volumes from the QUERY LIBVOLUME output when compared with the SHOW SLOTS output.

Estimating deduplication on a TSM server database and storage pools

Determining the impact of deduplication on a Tivoli Storage Manager server database and storage pools

How can I tell how much Tivoli Storage Manager server database space is being consumed to manage my deduplicated storage pools? How much data am I saving in my deduplicated storage pools? If my server continues to manage more and more data, how much growth can I expect within my database? This document addresses these questions from a cost-benefit angle. 


For information go to IBM web site:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21596944

AIX dsmserv Receiving XM_BUFFER error during tape operation

Technote (troubleshooting)

Problem(Abstract)

During a Tivoli Storage Manager Server tape operation , the XM_BUFFER error is logged in the AIX errpt log.

Upgrading Atape device driver in AIX TSM

Technote (troubleshooting)

Source: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21174910

Problem(Abstract)

This document gives the steps for upgrading the Atape device driver in AIX, including reconfiguring the devices in AIX, upgrading Atape, and deleting and redefining the tape paths, drives, and library in TSM.

Resolving the problem

1) From TSM:
Save the output from the device queries, and save the current device configuration (the filename is optional):

How to show DB2 level - version on TSM server

Using command db2level we can list information about version of DB2 installed as part of TSM server.
user@host:/opt/tivoli/tsm/db2/bin> ./db2level
DB21085I  Instance "tsminst1" uses "64" bits and DB2 code release "SQL09074"
with level identifier "08050107".
Informational tokens are "DB2 v9.7.0.4", "s110330", "IP23236", and Fix Pack
"4".
Product is installed at "/opt/tivoli/tsm/db2".

TSM IC81638: DELETE VOLUME COMMAND WITHOUT THE OPTION DISCARDDATA=YES MIGHT DELETE A VOLUME WHILE IT STILL CONTAINS DATA

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC81638

IBM Education Assistant - Tivoli Storage Manager V6.2

Web page IBM Education Assistant with e-learning flashesfor Tivoli Storage Manager V6.2.
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/ieduasst/tivv1r0/topic/com.ibm.iea.tsm/tsm/TSMv62.html

Topics	Tivoli Storage Manager Version: V6.2
Configuration	Configuration
Implementation	Implementation
Upgrade	Upgrade
Client functions	Client functions