Thank you for your purchase of the Tape Drive DAT DDS3 Autoloader (PGDTA101/PGBDTA101) / Tape Drive DAT DDS4 Autoloader(PG-DTA102/
PGBDTA102).
This manual provides the basic operating instructions for the DAT Autoloader,
which will be referred to as Òthis productÓ throughout the manual.
Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using the DAT Autoloader.
For Your Safety
This manual contains important information you need to know to use this product
correctly and safely.
Read this manual thoroughly before using this product.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
February 2001
The company names and product names in this guide are trademarks and trade names of their respective owners.
This product is a high capacity backup system for use with the PRIMERGY line of
servers using the SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) interface for the connection.
This product comes with the following features:
• A maximum storage capacity of 72 GB (PG-DTA101/PGBDTA101) or 120 GB
(PG-DTA102/PGBDTA102) using 6 cartridges without data compression.
• Supports data compression. (The compression ratio varies depending on the
type of data.)
• ANSI DDS (Digital Data Storage) compliant. (PG-DTA101/PGBDTA101 conforms to the DDS-3 format while the PG-DTA102/PGBDTA102 conforms to
the DDS-4 format.)
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2Installation
2.1 Preparation
Before connecting this product to the server, make sure to first set the drive’s SCSI
ID number, the autoloader’s option switches, and the drive’s configuration switches.
NOTE:
Refer to the manuals that came with the server and the backup software
for instructions on any necessary preparations.
2.2 Setting the SCSI ID
The drive’s SCSI ID is set to “5” at the time of manufacture. Use the jumpers on the
back of the drive to change the SCSI ID setting.
Figure 2-1 Rear panel of the PG-DTA101/PGBDTA101
Autoloader
option switches
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SCSI connector
Loader power
connector
Jumpers
Drive power connector
Figure 2-2 Jumper settings
SCSI 2
Termination
Power
SCSI ID
Number
0OpenOpenOpen
1OpenOpenShorted
2OpenShortedOpen
3OpenShortedShorted
4ShortedOpenOpen
5*ShortedOpenShorted
6ShortedShortedOpen
7ShortedShortedShorted
* : Factory setting
SCSI 2SCSI 1SCSI 0
Jumpers
SCSI 0SCSI 1
SCSI ID
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Figure 2-3 Rear panel of the PG-DTA102/PGBDTA102
Autoloader
option switches
Loader power
connector
SCSI connector
Drive power connector
Jumpers
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Figure 2-4 Jumper settings
SCSI 3SCSI 1SCSI 2SCSI 0
Termination
Power
SCSI ID
SCSI ID
Number
0OpenOpenOpenOpen
1OpenOpenOpenShorted
2OpenOpenShortedOpen
3OpenOpenShortedShorted
4OpenShortedOpenOpen
5*OpenShortedOpenShorted
6OpenShortedShortedOpen
7OpenShortedShortedShorted
8ShortedOpenOpenOpen
9ShortedOpenOpenShorted
10ShortedOpenShortedOpen
11ShortedOpenShortedShorted
12ShortedShortedOpenOpen
13ShortedShortedOpenShorted
14ShortedShortedShortedOpen
15ShortedShortedShortedShorted
* : Factory setting
SCSI 3SCSI 2SCSI 1SCSI 0
Jumpers
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2.3 Autoloader Option Switches
Do not make any changes to the autoloader’s option switches. Confirm that the
switches are in the positions indicated in the illustration below.
2.4 Configuration Switches
There is a set of configuration switches on the underside of the drive. Do not make
any changes to the configuration switches. Confirm that the configuration switches
are in the positions indicated in the illustration below.
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2.5 Installing into the Server
Make sure that the server’s power is turned off before installing the drive. For
detailed instructions on how to install the drive into the server, refer to the manuals
that came with the server.
SCSI cable
To server
SCSI Terminator
To server power
Use the provided Y power cable to connect the power connectors.
Autoloader
Y power cable
Loader power connector
Drive power connector
Y power cableSCSI connector
If there is no Y power cable, connect the power supply using one power cable as
shown in the illustration below.
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3Operation
3.1 Front Panel Part Names
Figure 3-1 Front Panel
Magazine Present
light
LCD
3.2 Front Panel Functions
3.2.1 Front Panel Lights
The front panel has the following 3 lights:
(1) Magazine Present light (upper light)
• Lights up in green when there is a magazine set inside the autoloader.
• Flashes in green when the magazine is being set, checked, or ejected.
(2) Tape Activity light (middle light)
• Lights up in green when there is a cartridge set inside the drive.
• Flashes in green when data is being read or written.
• Flashes slowly in green when a cartridge is being set or ejected.
Select button
Eject button
Load Tape
button
Tape Activity lightOperator Attention light
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(3) Operator Attention light (lower light)
This light lights up in yellow when there are errors.
• Lights up in yellow when a hardware error occurs.
• Flashes in yellow when a user-recoverable error occurs.
– The heads need cleaning.
– The tape is nearing the end of its useful life.
– There is a tape in the autoloader, but no magazine is installed.
– The front panel door is open.
Read the message on the top line of the LCD panel and refer to “LCD Messages” in
the Appendix to take any possible corrective action. If following the instructions
given fail to correct the error, call for service.
3.2.2 Front Panel Buttons
(1) Select button
The Select button allows you to select any of the cartridges in the magazine after
the magazine has been loaded into the Unit. If you press the Select button repeatedly, the display cycles through the cartridges available in the magazine.
(2) Load Tape button
Use the Load Tape button to load the selected cartridge from the magazine into
the drive.
(3) Eject button
The Eject Button starts the unload process. The drive unloads any currently
loaded cartridge, and the changer mechanism returns the cartridge to the magazine. The magazine is then ejected. The Eject button can also be used to force
ejection in an emergency. See “4.4 Forced Ejection of a Magazine or a Cartridge” for details.
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3.2.3 Front Panel Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
The five display regions of the LCD panel provide information about the status of
the autoloader. (See figure 3-2.)
NOTE:
Note that all the possible display regions are shown in figure 3-2 and that
this display can never occur; all the sections are showing at the same
time so that you can see where they are.
Figure 3-2 LCD
10-Character Dot
Matrix display
DC
Cartridge Number
display
1 The 10-character dot matrix display provides information on the autoloader’s
operating status and potential error conditions. Refer to “LCD Messages” in the
Appendix for details of the kinds of messages that can be displayed here.
2 The Cartridge Number display shows the number of the current cartridge loaded
in the drive, or the cartridge selected when you press the Select button.
3 The center of the LCD panel is where DC (Data Compression) and WP (Write-
Protected) are displayed. DC indicates that data compression is being used for
writing, and WP indicates that a cartridge is write-protected.
4 The six numbered boxes on the right of the LCD panel are individually lit to show
which magazine slots contain a cartridge.
5 The display at the bottom of the LCD panel shows how much tape has been used
in the current partition. The more lines shown, the more tape has been used. When
all the lines show, the partition is full.
WP
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5
2
6
3
Data Compression
and Write-Protected
indicators
Loaded Cartridge
indicators
Tape Usage indicator
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4Using Cartridges
4.1 Cartridges
Always use cartridges specified in the table below.
Product
Name
DG4-150MFUJI PHOTO FILM
DG3-125MOO12GB(125m tape)
HS-4/120SHITACHI Maxell
HS-4/90SO%2GB(90m tape)
HS-4/60SOX1.3GB(60m tape)
O : Read and Write
% : Read only
X : Cannot be used
Supplier
CO.LTD.
Ltd.
NOTE:
Cartridges are consumable products and there is a limit to the number of
passes that they can be used for. Expect the cartridges to withstand 75
passes. The life expectancy of cartridges can vary depending on environmental conditions (temperature, humidity), way of use, and the drive’s
state of cleanliness. It is recommended that you use new tapes sooner
than later. Writing down the date of initial use on the label will help in
knowing when a cartridge is nearing the end of its useful life.
GP5-DTA101
GP5BDTA101
XO20GB(150m tape)
OO4GB(120m tape)
GP5-DTA102
GP5BDTA102
Remarks
4.2 Magazine and Cartridge Set
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A new magazine can be ordered using the information in the table below.
Product NamePart No.Supplier
DDS Autoloader MagazineC1571AHewlett-Packard Ltd.
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NOTE:
• Magazine labels must be firmly stuck to the recessed label area on the
side of the magazine and nowhere else. Fixing labels anywhere else
may lead to jams (see figure 4-1). Make sure that labels are firmly
stuck to the surface and not peeling off or curling at the corners.
• Stick only one label on the specified location on cartridges. Do not use
labels that are not supplied with the cartridges and never fix them on
any location other than that specified.
1) Load the required number of cartridges into the magazine by inserting the cartridges towards the center of the magazine (see figure 4-1). You can use any
number cartridge from 1 to 6, and place the cartridges in any of the slots on the
magazine.
2) To install the magazine into the autoloader, insert it into the slot in the front of
the autoloader. Make sure that the arrow on the top of the magazine is pointing
towards the autoloader (see figure 4-1). Apply steady pressure until the mechanism takes the magazine and pulls it into the autoloader.
Figure 4-1 Magazine and cartridge set
Loading cartridges into
the magazine
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Do not fix labels here
Inserting the magazine into the autoloader
NOTE:
Stick magazine and cartridge labels firmly in their proper locations. To
avoid jams, use labels according to the guidelines below:
• Do not use a magazine or a cartridge whose label has peeled off.
• Make sure that labels are not sticking out of their proper locations.
• Make sure that labels on cartridges are not folded on their ends.
•
Do not stick labels on top of other labels.
3) The autoloader automatically checks which magazine slots contain cartridges.
This process takes about 20 seconds.
Notes When Using Windows 2000
Read the following if your operating system is Windows 2000.
The autoloader will not be properly detected if the magazine is not installed inside the autoloader when the system starts up. The following error will be displayed.
**ADMINISTRATOR ALERT**
Configuration for device Changer0 failed. See the
event log for more details.
Looking at the event viewer’s system log will show the following error for Removable Storage Service.
Unable to auto-configure library unit Changer0. The
current setup of the library unit does not support automatic configuration. You will either have to modify
the current setup of the library to adhere to automatic configuration guidelines (if possible) or manually
configure the device.
When such an error occurs, install the magazine into the autoloader and restart
the server. Alternatively, you can follow the steps below to restart the Removable
Storage Service:
(1) Click the [Start] button, point at [Programs] and then [Administrative Tools].
Then select [Services].
(2) Double-click [Removable Storage].
(3) Click the [Stop] button.
(4) Install the magazine into the autoloader.
(5) Click the [Start] button.
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4.3 Ejecting a Magazine or a Cartridge
If the Eject button is pressed when a cartridge is loaded into the drive mechanism,
the autoloader will unload the cartridge and will eject the magazine.
NOTE:
The Eject button can be disabled by sending a host command. In this
case, pressing the Eject button will have no effect.
4.4 Forced Ejection of a Magazine or a Cartridge
NOTE:
You can lose data if you force the ejection of a tape. The tape may also
end up invalidly formatted because the EOD (End of Data) may not have
been written. Only force ejection as a last resort to recover a cartridge.
Never use it as a quick way of ejecting the cartridge.
If you press the Eject button when the drive is busy, it may take a while before the
drive will respond to the request.
However, if the drive does not respond and the magazine is not ejected after pressing
the Eject button, follow the procedure below to force ejection:
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1) Hold the Eject button down for at least 5 seconds until the LCD panel displays
“ForceEject.”
2) The autoloader waits 35 seconds to give the normal ejection procedure a chance.
3) Once this time has elapsed, if there is a tape loaded in the drive, it is immediately
unthreaded and the cartridge is ejected, regardless of the operation the drive was
performing. The cartridge is then returned to its slot in the magazine, and the
magazine itself is also ejected from the autoloader. The drive is then reset, having the same effect as cycling the power supply.
4) If no cartridge is loaded in the drive, the autoloader assumes that you want to
eject the magazine. After waiting for 35 seconds, it ejects the magazine. The
autoloader is then reset as though power had been cycled.
NOTE:
Forced ejection overrides any host command that has been sent to disable the Eject button, and can abort any SCSI operations in which the
autoloader is engaged in.
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4.5 Write-protecting a Cartridge
You can write-protect a cartridge to prevent its data from being changed or written
over. Cartridges are write-protected by sliding the tab on the rear of the cartridge so
that the hole is open (see figure 4-2).
Figure 4-2
Cartridge not write-protected
(write-enabled)
To enable writing on the tape, slide
the tab on the rear of the cartridge
so that the hole is closed.
Cartridge write-protected
To write-protect the cartridge, slide
the tab on the rear of the cartridge
so that the hole is open.
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NOTE:
Write-protecting a cartridge in this manner utilizes software as a means
of preventing data from being erased by accident. It does not prevent the
magnetic erasing of data using demagnetizers.
4.6 Cartridge Handling Precautions
• Do not touch the tape inside the cartridge and do not clean the surface of the
tape or the inside of the cartridge.
• Do not store cartridges in an environment of extreme humidity or dryness.
• Do not place cartridges in a place subject to direct sunlight or magnetization,
such as under a telephone or near a transformer.
• Do not drop cartridges or handle them roughly.
• Do not stick more than one label on cartridges as this may cause jams inside the
drive.
• Always store cartridges in their plastic cases when not in use.
• Store cartridges in a clean environment.
• Do not use cartridges that are nearing the end of their useful life.
Use cartridges in temperatures ranging from 1°C to 35°C only.
If cartridges are placed in an environment with temperatures outside the suited
range, always allow the cartridges to reach the accepted operating temperature
before using them. It usually requires at least 2 hours for the cartridges to reach the
accepted range of operating temperature.
To avoid problems arising from environment temperatures, follow the guidelines
below:
• When installing the drive, make sure to follow the instructions given in Chapter
2.
• Do not place cartridges in a location subject to extreme temperatures, such as
inside a car exposed to direct sunlight.
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5Head Cleaning
NOTE:
This product uses magnetic heads for the reading and writing of data.
Dust or dirt on the heads can disrupt normal reading and writing. Dirt can
also shorten the useful life of cartridges, or scratch the tape surface and
render the cartridge unusable. In some cases, dust or dirt may even
damage the drive if it is permanently stuck to the heads. To prevent these
problems, regularly clean the heads using a cleaning cartridge.
Use the cleaning cartridge specified in the table below.
Product NameSupplier
HS-4/CLXHITACHI Maxell Ltd.
Clean the heads using the schedule guidelines given below:
• Clean the heads once every 24 hours of use.
• Clean the heads when “Clean Me” appears on the LCD panel and the Operator
Attention light is flashing.
Clean the heads according to the instructions given below:
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1) Insert the cleaning cartridge into any slot on the magazine, and then install the
magazine into the autoloader.
2) Press the Select button to select the slot the cleaning cartridge is loaded into.
3) Press the Load Tape button to load the tape into the drive mechanism. The autoloader then automatically starts cleaning the heads. While the heads are being
cleaned, “Cleaning” appears on the LCD panel.
4) Once cleaning is complete, the cleaning cartridge is automatically moved back
into the magazine.
5) Write down the date the cleaning procedure is carried out onto the cleaning cartridge’s label to keep track of the number of times it has been used.
The Life Expectancy of Cleaning Cartridges
A cleaning cartridge typically has a service life of 50 cleaning sessions. Before starting the cleaning process, make sure that the tape in the cleaning cartridge has not
been used up.
If you leave a cleaning cartridge permanently in the magazine, be sure to keep good
records on the frequency of usage of the cartridge to avoid using it more times that it
should be used for.
The cleaning cartridge has reached the end of its service life once all the tape in the
cartridge has moved onto the right reel.
NOTE:
If an expired cleaning cassette is used to clean the heads, “Clean Fail”
appears on the LCD panel.
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6Handling Precautions
Pay attention to the following handling precautions when using this product,
as it is a precision instrument:
• Do not store this product in an environment of extreme cold or heat, or a location subject to radical changes in temperature.
• Do not place this product in a location exposed to direct sunlight, or near a heatemitting device.
• Do not store this product in a location subject to shock or vibration.
• Do not use this product in an environment of high humidity or where it is dusty.
• Do not use this product if liquid was spilt in it, or if metallic objects have fallen
inside. Call your dealer or service representative for advice.
• Always remove the cartridge before shutting down the server.
• Clean the outside of this product by wiping gently with a soft and dry piece of
cloth, or you may dampen the cloth with water or a mild detergent. Do not use
volatile solvents like benzene or thinner.
• Condensation may take place inside this product if it is moved from a cold
environment to a warm environment. Using this product in this condition may
damage the device and the cartridges. Always wait for at least 2 hours before
turning on the device if it has been subject to radical changes in temperature.
• Remove all cartridges from this product when they are not in use, and never
move this product when there are cartridges still loaded inside.
• Do not disassemble or take this product apart.
• The autoloader contains a DAT drive inside it. An error occurs and data may be
lost if the power supply is cut off while there is a cartridge loaded inside the
DAT drive. Always set the backup software to “Eject media when backup is
complete” (the actual wording varies depending on the software). This setting
will ensure that the cartridge is moved from the drive mechanism back to the
magazine when the backup process is complete.
• About ARCserve’s “Quick Initialization”: You can configure ARCserve to skip
the tape inventory procedure when the tape mechanism is turned on. However,
pay attention to the following points when using this feature.
When Quick Initialization is in effect
• The reading of the tape is skipped at startup, thus reducing wear on the
tape.
• Remember that you have to manually perform a tape inventory when
you change the cartridges.
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7Specifications
Product NameTape Drive DAT DDS3
Autoloader
ModelPG-DTA101
PGBDTA101
Weight2.2kg2.0kg
Dimensions
Capacity12 GB (Uncompressed) x
Effective Transfer Rate1.0MB/s3.0MB/s
Data Density on Tape122,000 bpi122,000 bpi
Track Density2793 tpi3738 tpi
Drive Life5 years or 6000 hours (Tape-pulling hours)
Error Rate
InterfaceNarrow Single Ended SCSI Ultra Wide LVD SCSI
Environmental
Conditions
Power consumption60W (maximum)
Temperature10°C to 35°C (Operating)
Ambient
Temperature
Humidity20 to 80°CRH (Non-condensing)
Maximum
Wet Bulb
Temperature
146.1 mm (width) x 203.2 mm (depth) x 82.6 mm (height)
(Excluding bezel and connector)
6 tapes
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Less than 10
-5°C to 55°C (Non-operating)
10°C/h (Operating)
20°C/h (Non-operating)
26°C
bits (Uncorrectable error rate)
Tape Drive DAT DDS4
Autoloader
PG-DTA102
PGBDTA102
20 GB (Uncompressed) x
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Appendix LCD Messages
There are 3 types of LCD messages:
E : Error messages
I : Informational messages
S : Status messages
LCD MessageTypeLight StatusMeaning
At BODEOnA SPACE command encountered an unexpected
At EODEOnA READ or SPACE command encountered an unex-
Bad MediaEFlashingA READ or SPACE command has failed because
Cannot Write
Non-MRS Tape
Clean fail:
Check Cleaning
Tape
Clean MeEFlashingA high error rate has been detected while reading or
CleaningS—A cleaning cartridge has been loaded into the drive
Close DoorEFlashingThe autoloader does not work because the front
Drive Comms
Error
Drive faultE—The drive has detected an internal error.
EFlashingA WRITE, WRITE FILEMARK or ERASE command
EFlashingCleaning failed, possibly due to an expired tape.
EOnThe drive has stopped communicating with the
BOD (Beginning of Data).
The tape is now positioned at the BOD.
pected EOD (End of Data).
The tape is now positioned at the EOD.
the tape is not in DDS format.
Action: Unload the tape and use a DDS-certified
(Media Recognition System) tape.
has been attempted on a non-Media Recognition
System tape.
Action: Remove the cartridge and replace it with a
Media Recognition System cartridge.
Action: Use a new cleaning cartridge.
writing.
Action: Insert a cleaning cartridge to clean the tape
heads, ensuring that the tape in the cleaning cartridge has not been used up.
mechanism.
panel door is open.
Action: This is probably caused by a magazine that
is not fully inserted into the autoloader. Insert the
magazine fully into the autoloader or remove it.
changer mechanism.
Action: Call for service.
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Eject failEFlashingCartridge ejection failed either after you pressed the
Eject button or after issuing an eject command.
Action: Try forcing ejection.
Eject MagI—This is displayed when you press the Eject button.
EraseS—The drive is erasing data from the tape.
Error XEFlashingThis is a hardware error. The variable X stands for
ForceEjectI—A forced ejection is in progress.
FormatS—A SCSI command for generating a one- or two-parti-
FW CheckS—Firmware upgrade data is being checked for com-
FW Data ErrEFlashingThe autoloader has failed to upgrade the drive firm-
FW ProgramS—The drive is being upgraded with the new firmware.
FW TapeS—The cartridge loaded in the drive mechanism is a
FW UpgradeS—Firmware upgrade data is being read from a tape.
FW Read FailEFlashingA firmware upgrade failed because of an error in
FW Tape Write
Protected
FW Write FailEFlashingA firmware upgrade failed because of an error in
Insert MagS—The autoloader is waiting for you to insert a maga-
Load Fail:
Try New Tape
EFlashingA firmware upgrade failed because the tape is write-
EFlashingA load command has failed, or a load or change par-
the value indicating the type of error it is.
Action: Press the Eject button to attempt to recover
the cartridge and the magazine. If the problem persists, note the value of X and call for service.
tion tape is being executed, or the drive is changing
the size of the partitions on an existing two-partition
tape.
patibility.
ware, because the new firmware is corrupt.
Action: Obtain a good copy of the firmware upgrade.
firmware upgrade tape cartridge.
reading data from the tape.
Action: Try upgrading the firmware again. If it still
fails, call for service.
protected.
Action: Disable write-protect on the tape and try
upgrading again.
writing a modified upgrade count to the tape.
Action: Try upgrading the firmware again. If it still
fails, call for service.
zine.
titions command has failed to read the system area
of the tape, which stores information about tape
usage.
Action: Use a new cartridge.
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Load Fail:
Press Eject
Load LockI—Manual loading is locked (The PREVENT MEDIA
Load TapeI—This is displayed when you press the Load Tape but-
LoadingS—Either a cartridge is being moved from the magazine
LocateS—The drive is moving the tape to the point specified
Mag CheckS—The autoloader is examining the magazine to deter-
Mag EjectS—The autoloader is ejecting the magazine.
Mag LoadedS—A magazine is present in the autoloader and the
Media Removal
Prevented
New FW!!!!S—The firmware upgrade process has been success-
No EODmarkEFlashingThe drive is trying to read what appears to be a
PartitionS—The drive is switching to the other partition on a two-
Partition 1 too
large
Press EjectI—Press the Eject button.
ReadS—The drive is reading data from the tape.
Read FailEFlashingA read attempt has failed. The tape needs to be
RewindS—The drive is rewinding the tape to the beginning of
EFlashingA load command has failed, or a load or change par-
titions command has failed to read the system area
of the tape, which stores information about tape
usage.
Action: Press the Eject button.
REMOVAL command is in operation).
ton.
and placed into the drive mechanism, or the drive is
loading a cartridge.
by the host.
mine which slots are occupied.
magazine check has been carried out.
EOnAn eject command has been attempted when a
PREVENT MEDIA REMOVAL command is in operation.
Action: Try ejecting again after sending an ALLOW
MEDIUM REMOVAL command, or after resetting or
power-cycling the autoloader.
fully completed.
blank tape (one with no DDS-format EOD pattern).
This is probably the result of a power failure while
the drive was writing data.
partition tape.
EOnA command to format the tape has failed because
the requested size for partition 1 is too large.
Action: Try again with a smaller partition 1, or, if possible, use a larger capacity tape.
repositioned before you try again.
the partition.
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SCSI ErrorEOnA SCSI command error has been detected.
Action: Check the SCSI interface connection and try
again.
Search <<S—The drive is searching for a record, filemark, set-
Search >>S—The drive is searching for a record, filemark, set-
Select LockI—Tape selection is not possible (The PREVENT
Select TapeI—This is displayed when you press the Select button
Self TestS—The autoloader is performing its power-on self-test.
SemiLoadedS—A cartridge is in the drive but not loaded (the tape
Stray Tape:
Insert Empty Mag
Tape FaultEFlashingThe cartridge in the drive is faulty, possibly because
Tape FullEOnA READ, SPACE, WRITE or WRITE FILEMARKS
Tape has DC dataEOnA READ command has encountered compressed
Tape Position LostEOnA WRITE, READ, SPACE or REWIND command
I—There is a cartridge in the autoloader but there is no
mark, or BOD (Beginning of Data) from the current
position to the beginning of the tape.
mark, or EOD (End of Data) from the current position to the end of the tape.
MEDIUM REMOVAL command is in operation).
and for a short time after the button is released.
has not been threaded).
magazine present to put it in.
Action: Insert an empty magazine to retrieve the cartridge.
the tape has snapped, or the cartridge has an invalid
pattern of identification holes.
Action: Use a new cartridge, ensuring that it is a
Media Recognition System cartridge
command encountered an EOP (End of Partition)
unexpectedly. If this occurs while the drive is reading, it may mean that the required data is on the next
cartridge in the sequence.
data on the tape when the drive is not configured to
decompress data. The host may have disabled data
compression, or configuration switch 2 (on the
underside of the autoloader) may be off so the
host’s ability to control the drive’s state is disabled.
Action: Check that the host has not disabled data
compression. Make sure that switch 2 is on by
reconfiguring the drive using the configuration
switches on the underside of the autoloader.
has failed to complete.
The tape is positioned on the far side of the bad
groups of data.
Action: Reposition the tape and try again.
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Tape StuckEFlashingThe cartridge is stuck in the drive.
Action: Try forcing ejection. If this fails, call for service.
UnloadingS—Either the drive is unloading a cartridge, or a car-
UpgradeErrEFlashingAn error occurred while upgrading the firmware.
Worm MediaEFlashingA high error rate has been detected while writing,
Write x.yS—The drive is writing data to tape. “x.y:1” is the cumu-
Write FailEFlashingA WRITE, WRITE FILEMARK or ERASE command
Write Fail:
Clean or Use New
Tape
Write Protected
Tape
Wrong FWEFlashingThe upgrade firmware is not compatible. The origi-
EFlashingThe drive could not write to the tape, which may be
EFlashingA WRITE, WRITE FILEMARK or ERASE command
tridge is being ejected from the drive and replaced in
the magazine.
suggesting that the tape is nearing the end of its
useful life.
Action: Copy any data you wish to keep from the
cartridge onto a new cartridge and discard the old
cartridge.
lative compression ratio since power-on, or since
the compression ratio was last cleared. For example, “Write 2.1” means a compression ratio of 2.1:1.
The compression ratio will only be displayed if 1 MB
or more data has been written since power-on.
has failed.
Action: Use a new cartridge.
worn or damaged.
Action: Insert a cleaning cartridge to clean the tape
heads, ensuring that the tape in the cleaning cartridge has not been used up, or use a new cartridge.
has been attempted on a write-protected cartridge.
Action: Remove the cartridge and change it to writeenabled.
nal firmware is not changed or modified.
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! Hardware Error Codes
The table below explains the various hardware error codes that may appear on the
LCD panel as the message “Error X.” When such an error occurs, call for service
and inform the service representative of the value of “X.”
The value of X
8 - 13The Z-motor jammed while loading or ejecting the magazine.
16 - 21The Z-motor has not responded within the time-out period.
24, 25A magazine load was attempted, but no magazine was in the autoloader. This
should never occur and indicates a firmware error.
32 - 38The R-motor is jammed, failing to rotate the carousel.
40 - 46The R-motor has not responded within the time-out period.
48 - 55The Y-motor has not responded within the time-out period on upward motion.
56 - 63The Y-motor is jammed on upward motion.
64 - 71The Y-motor is jammed on downward motion.
72 - 79The X-motor is jammed with the picker arm forward or backward.
80 - 87The X-motor has not responded within the time-out period.
88 - 93There is no cartridge on the platform when one was expected.
96 - 101There is a cartridge on the platform when there should not be.
104 - 107The door is open after a magazine has been inserted, or after an attempt to lock it.
112 - 117A cartridge in the picker fingers has become loose.
120 - 121The tape has not been loaded in the drive successfully, even though the changer
mechanism has apparently delivered it successfully.
128 - 132The X-motor is jammed.
136 - 140The X-motor has not responded within the time-out period.
144The diagnostic to test sensor status detected that the sensor is inactive. This is
not necessarily a fault.
152 - 159The Y-motor has not responded within the time-out period on downward motion.
160, 161A cartridge has been accidentally pushed into the drive. The cartridge was then
either physically loaded, or ejected and returned to the magazine.
168, 169A cartridge has been inserted into the drive, but has not been successfully loaded
or ejected.
176The door has failed to open.
184, 192, 200 An undefined or unrecognizable internal command has been detected.
208The current magazine location already has a cartridge in it.
216The host has sent a LOG SENSE or LOG SELECT command with an invalid
page code.
224The host has issued a command with an invalid magazine slot (that is, not in the
range 1-6).
232The current magazine slot is empty, when it was expected to contain a cartridge
240A diagnostic has been sent, but the autoloader is not in diagnostic mode.
248Communications between the drive and the front panel display have been
aborted. This is an internal error code. If it is reported over SCSI, it indicates a
firmware error.
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