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Product Number: C9521-90002

Edition 5

June 2002

Notice

This document contains information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

Typographical Conventions and Terms

Bold: Menu choices and screens on the

library. [Bold]: Soft keys to press on the library. Computer: Host and SCSI commands.

Emphasis: Draws attention to items within

text.

This table format indicates the menus you need to enter on the library front panel:

Main Menu -> Operations -> Mailslot Access

Note Notes explain significant concepts

or operating instructions.

Caution Cautions call attention to an

operating procedure or practice that could damage the product if not correctly performed. Do not proceed until you understand and meet these required conditions.

WARNING Warnings call attention to a

procedure or practice that could result in personal injury if not correctly performed. Do not proceed until you fully understand and meet the required conditions.

In This Manual

Chapter 1 Installing the Library: Describes

how to install, rackmount, connect, and power on the library.

Chapter 2 Operating the Library: Describes

the front panel menu structure, menu trees, and drive and tape operations.

Chapter 3 Library Administration: Describes

configuration options, diagnostic tests, and retrieving information about the library.

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics:

Describes how to troubleshoot library problems, resolve error conditions, and use HP diagnostic tools.

Chapter 5 Replacing Parts and Upgrading

Firmware: Describes how to

replace library components and upgrade library and drive firmware.

Appendix A Technical specifications: Describes

environmental, library, physical, SCSI cable, and Fibre Channel cable specifications.

Appendix B Customer Support: Includes

support information for the library.

Appendix C Error Code Reference: Includes

hard error codes for the library and suggestions for recovery.

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Glossary Glossary: Includes technical terms

used in this manual.

Revision History

Edition 1 June 1999: C7200-90000

Initial release.

Edition 2 April 2000: C7200-90011

Updated Fibre Channel, remote management card, and front panel information.

Edition 3 December 2000: C9521-90000

Added the reader comment sheet and references to the

Library & Autoloader Drive Manual

troubleshooting procedures, technical specifications, Fibre Channel configuration, remote management card features, mailslot options, and front panel information.

Edition 4 December 2001: C9190-90000

Revised the format to include HP’s branding standards. Added an illustration of the accessory kit, modified the model description to reference slot capacity, and added more information on Support Packs and the HP Library & Tape Tools diagnostic tool. Deleted the Fibre Channel overview appendix and added additional replacement procedures for the cosmetics and power supply.

Edition 5 June 2002: C9521-90002

Added information for the 8/80 and 10/100 series tape libraries, drives and media, front panel magazine access, and library error codes.

. Updated the

HP Tape

Updates

For the most current version of this manual, and other information regarding your tape library, visit the HP Customer Care website:

http://www.hp.com/go/support

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Notice 2 Typographical Conventions and Terms 2 In This Manual 2 Revision History 3 Updates 3

Chapter 1 Installing the Library 11

Chapter Overview 11 Identifying Product Components 12 Choosing a Location 14 Installing the 2/20, 4/40 & 6/60 Series Libraries into a Rack 17

Tools and Parts 17 Rackmounting the Library 19

Preparing the Host for Installation 31 Connecting and Powering on the Library 32

Library Back Panel 33 SCSI Cable Connections 34 Fibre Channel Cable Connections 41

Verifying the Host Configuration 50

Backup Software Compatibility 50 Using HP Library & Tape Tools 50 Windows NT 51 Windows 2000 51 Sun Solaris 52 HP-UX and MPE/iX 52

Getting Started 53 Moving or Shipping the Library 54

contents

Chapter 2 Operating the Library 59

Chapter Overview 59 Front Panel Overview 60

Status Bar 61 Nesting 63

Understanding the Menu Structure 64 Using Tapes 65

Mixed Media 66 Media Migration 67

HP Library & Tape Tools 67 Service Provider 68

Using HP Ultrium Cartridges 69

Maintaining Ultrium Cartridges 69 Write-Protecting Ultrium Cartridges 70 Using Ultrium Cartridge Bar Code Labels 71 Ordering Ultrium Cartridges and Bar Code Labels 72 Using Ultrium Cleaning Cartridges 73

Using DLT Tape Cartridges 74

Inspecting DLT Cartridges 74 Write-Protecting DLT Cartridges 76 Using DLT Cartridge Bar Code Labels 77 Ordering DLT Cartridges and Bar Code Labels 79 Using DLT Cleaning Cartridges 80

Accessing Tapes in the Library 81

Magazine Access 81 Mailslot Access 85

Drive and Tape Operations 86

Loading a Tape Into a Drive 86 Unloading a Tape from the Drive 87 Cleaning a Drive 87 Moving Tapes Between Slots 88

Chapter 3 Library Administration 89

Chapter Overview 89 Configuring the Library 90

Enabling and Changing the Password 92 Configuring the Mailslot 93 Using the Remote Management Card 96

Overview 96 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 97 BOOTP 98

Management Programs 98 Configuring the Remote Management Card 99 Retrieving Information about the Remote Management Card 101

Configuring the Library for Fibre Channel 102

Configuration 102 Retrieving information about Fibre Channel 105

Setting SCSI IDs 106 Setting the Date and Time 108 Retrieving Library Information 110

Library Information 110 Drive Information 112 Configuration Information 112 Date and Time 113 Firmware Revisions 113 Power Supplies 113

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 115

Chapter Overview 115 Troubleshooting Overview 116

Understanding Error Types 117

Understanding Error States 118

Soft (Recovered) Errors 118 Partial Availability State 120 Hard (Unrecovered) Errors 126 Host Software and Media Errors 128

Backup Software Errors 129

Interpreting Library LEDs 130 Troubleshooting Common Problems 140

Manually Rewinding a Stuck DLT Tape 151 Removing a Stuck DLT Tape 152

Diagnostic Support Tools 154

HP Library & Tape Tools 154 Support Tools Manager and Sysdiag 155 Running Library Diagnostic Tests 156

Chapter 5 Replacing Parts and Upgrading Firmware 159

Chapter Overview 159

Removing and Replacing Cards 160

Removing a Card 160 Replacing a Card 161

Removing and Replacing Drive Modules 162

Unloading a Tape from a Drive 162 Taking a Drive Offline (for on-line drive replacement only) 162 Removing a Drive Module 163 Installing a Drive Module 165

Removing and Replacing the Power Supply 167

Removing the Power Supply 167 Replacing the Power Supply 168

Replacing the Redundant Power Supply 169

Replacing the Redundant Power Supply Module 170

Removing the Library Cover and Feet (2/20 & 4/40 Series Only) 172 Removing and Replacing a Cosmetic Door 174

Removing a Cosmetic Door Face 174 Replacing a Cosmetic Door 174

Upgrading Firmware 176

Checking the Firmware Revision 176 Using HP Library & Tape Tools (library and drive firmware) 177 Using the Remote Management Card (library and LTO drive firmware) 178 Using a Firmware Upgrade Tape (drive firmware only) 179

Appendix A Technical Specifications 181

Appendix Overview 181 Environmental Specifications 182 Library Specifications 183 Physical Specifications 184 Cable Specifications 186 Drive Compatibility Specifications 187

Drive Compatibility 187 Media Compatibility 187

HP Ultrium Drive and Media Specifications 189 DLT Drive and Media Specifications 192

Appendix B Customer Support 195

Appendix Overview 195

Registering Your Product 196 Support Services 197

SupportPacks 197 Service Contracts 199 Backup Software Support 201

Contacting HP Customer Support 202

Information Needed for Support 202 Telephone Support 203

North and South America 203

European Customer Support Centers 204

Asia Pacific Customer Support Centers 205

Elsewhere 206

Warranty Information 207

Appendix C Error Code Reference 209

Library Error Codes 209

glossary 221

Installing the Library

Chapter Overview

This chapter describes the following:

■ Identifying Product Components on page 12

■ Choosing a Location on page 14

■ Installing the 2/20, 4/40 & 6/60 Series Libraries into a Rack on

page 17

■ Preparing the Host for Installation on page 31

■ Connecting and Powering on the Library on page 32

■ Verifying the Host Configuration on page 50

■ Getting Started on page 53

■ Moving or Shipping the Library on page 54

Chapter Overview 11

Identifying Product Components

The components listed in Table 1 may be supplied with the library, depending on the library configuration.

Note Visit http://www.hp.com/go/support for additional information

on the HP Library & Tape Tools diagnostic utility, backup

software compatibility information, accessories, and upgrade

kits.

Table 1 Accessories

Callout

Number

1 SCSI interface cable(s) Four-meter SCSI cable(s) with 68-pin high-density connectors.

2 SCSI jumper cable(s) 68-pin VHD (Very High Density) cable that connects the

3 Fibre Channel cable(s) Optical short-wave cable (16 meters) that connects the Fibre

4 Label kit Bar code labels for data and cleaning cartridges, and

5 Power cord(s) Localized power cord(s).

6 SCSI terminator(s) 68-pin high-density SCSI terminator (HVDS or LVDS) to

7 Fibre Channel GBIC Connects the Fibre Channel cable to the host, hub, or switch

8 Data cartridge Data cartridge included for data backup.

9 Cleaning cartridge Cleaning cartridge used when cleaning a drive.

10 User’s Guide Printed English user’s guide describing installation,

Component Description

library controller or Fibre Channel controller to a drive.

Channel controller to the host, hub, or switch (for Fibre Channel configurations).

reordering information.

terminate the SCSI chain.

when necessary.

operations, and troubleshooting information.

12 Identifying Product Components Chapter 1

Table 1

Callout

Number

11 Regulatory Insert Contains safety and regulatory information.

12 Quick setup poster Overview of installation and configuration procedures.

Accessories

Component Description

Chapter 1

N/A Miscellaneous

information

Figure 1 Accessories

May include data sheets, upgrade information, product information, and additional promotions.

Note Your cables may look different from those in Figure 1. Cable

types vary depending on library model.

Chapter 1 Identifying Product Components 13

Choosing a Location

Choose a location that meets the criteria listed in Table 2. For additional specifications, refer to Technical Specifications on page 181.

Table 2 Location Criteria

Room temperature 10-35º C (50-95º F)

Power source

LAN connection Locate the library near a LAN connection for connecting the RMC (remote

Library power consumption

Air quality Minimal sources of particulate contamination. Avoid areas near frequently used

Humidity 20-80% RH

■ AC power voltage: 100-127 V or 200-240 V

■ Line frequency: 50-60 Hz

■ A dedicated circuit is required.

Caution: The AC power cord is the library’s main AC disconnect device and

must be easily accessible at all times.

management card).

2/20 series

4/40 series

6/60 series

8/80 series

10/100 series

doors and walkways, stacks of supplies that collect dust, and smoke-filled rooms.

Caution: Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes and tape drives.

Max: 200W

Max: 375W

Max: 560W

Max: 725W

Max: 1,200W

14 Choosing a Location Chapter 1

Table 2

Location Criteria

Clearance 2/20, 4/40, and 6/60 series stand-alone configurations — located on or

below a table:

Back: 56 cm (22 in) for cooling and service.

Front: 86 cm (34 in) for operator access.

Sides: 56 cm (22 in) for removal of the external cover.

2/20, 4/40, and 6/60 series rackmounted configurations:

Back: 61 cm (24 in) minimum to allow adequate room for service

access.

Front: 86 cm (34 in) for operator access.

Sides: 56 cm (22 in) minimum

Height: For ease of use and optimum safety, the top of the library

should be mounted approximately 120 cm (48 in) above the floor.

8/80 and 10/100 series tape libraries

Back: 56 cm (22 in) minimum

Front: 191 cm (75 in) minimum

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Sides: 5 cm (2 in) minimum

Floor rating For 8/80 and 10/100 series tape libraries only.

A fully loaded library can weigh up to 325 kg (715 lbs). Each caster supports up to 96 kg (213 lbs). To support the weight exerted on the floor by the casters, the floor rating must meet or exceed 1,694 kg per square meter (347 lbs per square foot).

Tip rating For 8/80 and 10/100 series libraries only.

Do not tip the library more than 10°. Ensure that the location for the library has a level surface.

Chapter 1 Choosing a Location 15

Table 2

Location Criteria

Rack location requirements

For 8/80 and 10/100 series libraries only.

Refer to the Rack Systems User’s Manual (included with the accessory kit or available at http://www.hp.com/racksolutions

) for more information on installing the rack. This information includes: using the anti-tip mechanism, securing the rack to the floor, and weight/space requirements.

16 Choosing a Location Chapter 1

Installing the 2/20, 4/40 & 6/60 Series Libraries into a Rack

The instructions in this section apply to 2/20, 4/40, and 6/60 series libraries mounted in a standard 19-inch rack with a depth between 24 and 34 inches.

Caution Make sure that the rack and all equipment mounted in the rack

have a reliable ground connection.

Verify that the total current of the rack components does not exceed the current rating of the power distribution unit or outlet receptacles.

WARNING Do not move the library without additional help or an

appropriately rated lift device. The 2/20 series library weighs 40 kg (87 lb). The 4/40 series library weighs 75 kg (165 lb). The 6/60 series library weighs 104 kg (249 lb).

Tools and Parts

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:

■ Phillips #2 screwdriver

■ Torx screwdriver with T20 and T25 bits

Chapter 1

■ 1/2-inch open-end wrench

Chapter 1 Installing the 2/20, 4/40 & 6/60 Series Libraries into a Rack 17

Figure 2 Rack Kit Parts

1 Upper left rail (1) 8 Flush-mount trim brackets (2)

2 Upper right rail (1) 9 2/20 series stop bracket (1)

3 Lower left rail (1) 10 4/40 and 6/60 series stop bracket (1)

4 Lower right rail (1) 11 2/20 series trim brackets (2)

5 10-32 Screws (20) 12 4/40 series trim brackets (2)

6 10-32 Clip nuts (20) 13 6/60 series trim brackets (2)

7 Clip nut template

(3 packaged together, one per model)

Note The rack kit includes extra trim brackets. The smaller flush-mount

trim brackets are used with flush-mount racks. The larger trim brackets are typically used with older HP racks that have a 55mm bezel depth.

18 Installing the 2/20, 4/40 & 6/60 Series Libraries into a Rack Chapter 1

Rackmounting the Library

WARNING Before you begin, lower the rack’s leveler feet with the open-

Note For easiest access to the display panel and to the tape drawers,

1. Use the template for your model library as a guide, and install five clip nuts into each front column of the rack (Figure 3 on page 20, Figure 4 on page 20, or Figure 5 on page 21, depending on your library model). The upper grey clip nuts (item “a” below) are used for older HP racks (55-mm bezel depth). The lower grey clip nuts (item “b” below) are used for flushmount racks.

ended wrench, and extend the rack’s anti-tip foot. Failure to extend the anti-tip foot could result in personal injury or damage to the tape library if the rack tips over.

mount the top of the library in the middle of the rack or 120 cm (48 in) above the floor.

Chapter 1

Use the template as a guide, and install four clip nuts into each back column of the rack.

Note Use the EIA markers as a reference point to ensure that the holes

on the rack correspond to the holes on the template. The EIA markers on the template are represented by #>. Your rack might look different from the illustration. If the holes in the rack do not align with the template, move the template up one or two holes to create proper alignment.

Chapter 1 Installing the 2/20, 4/40 & 6/60 Series Libraries into a Rack 19

Figure 3 Clip Nut Placement (2/20 Series)

Front Back

Figure 4 Clip Nut Placement (4/40 Series)

# #

# # #

Front

Back

20 Installing the 2/20, 4/40 & 6/60 Series Libraries into a Rack Chapter 1

Figure 5 Clip Nut Placement (6/60 Series)

# #

Front Back

2. Align the upper (black) rail with the top two clip nuts and loosely install a screw into each clip nut. Slide the rail out so that it equals the rack depth, and attach to the back clip nuts. To allow for enough clearance, do not

tighten these screws until you have installed the library.

Chapter 1

Note Ensure that you are using the appropriate holes in the upper rail

to allow enough clearance, illustrated in Figure 6 on page 22.

The clearance between the top and bottom rails should be approximately: 2/20 series = 22 cm (9 in); 4/40 series = 43 cm (17 in); 6/60 series = 65 cm (26 in).

Chapter 1 Installing the 2/20, 4/40 & 6/60 Series Libraries into a Rack 21

3. Align the lower (black/silver) rail with the lower two clip nuts, and loosely install a screw into each clip nut. (See Figure 6.)

a. Slide the rail so that it equals the rack depth, and loosely install the

screws.

b. Tighten all screws to secure the rails.

c. Tighten the two pre-installed screws inside each mounting rail to

secure the rail in position.

Figure 6 Upper and Lower Rails

22 Installing the 2/20, 4/40 & 6/60 Series Libraries into a Rack Chapter 1

4. Install the library.

WARNING The majority of the weight is near the back of the library. Use

Note To reduce the weight of the library, you can easily remove all the

2/20 Series Library:

With the help of another person, use the lifting straps built into the sides of the library, and slide the library between the upper and lower sets of mounting rails. Remove the lifting straps once the library is partially installed. Save these straps for future use when moving the library.

Figure 7 Lifting Straps

Chapter 1

appropriate force when lifting the library, while ensuring the library remains level to avoid overturning.

drives. See Removing and Replacing Drive Modules on page 162 for more information.

Chapter 1 Installing the 2/20, 4/40 & 6/60 Series Libraries into a Rack 23

4/40 and 6/60 Series Libraries:

Use a mechanical lift that is rated to the weight of the library, and follow the steps below to install the library.

a. Break away the edges of the packing material at the bottom of the

library.

b. Use the straps to ease the library onto an appropriately rated

mechanical lift. Use the lift to raise the library so that it aligns with the bottom rails.

c. Slide the library onto the lower rails. Have at least one person guide

the library from the front and one person pull the library from the back, using the vertical handle (Figure 8 on page 24).

d. Remove the lifting straps once the library is partially installed. Save

the straps for future use when moving the library.

Figure 8 Library Installation

Caution Do not push the library from the front. Use the handle shown in

Figure 8. DO NOT pull on the handle(s) located on the back of

the power supply or drive modules.

24 Installing the 2/20, 4/40 & 6/60 Series Libraries into a Rack Chapter 1

WARNING Do not move the library without additional help or an

appropriately rated lift device. The 2/20 series library weighs 40 kg (87 lb). The 4/40 series library weighs 75 kg (165 lb). The 6/60 series library weighs 104 kg (249 lb).

5. Tighten the screws on the top mounting rail to secure the library.

6. Install the stop bracket to ensure the library is secured inside the rack, and will not come out past the service position (approximately 2/3 of the library is out of the rack).

2/20 Series Library:

a. From the back of the library, unscrew the power supply thumbscrew

by hand or with a screwdriver.

b. Install the stop bracket by sliding the edge of the bracket under the

thumbscrew and threading the tab through the latch stop.

c. Tighten the power supply thumbscrew to secure the bracket to the

library.

Figure 9 Installing the Stop Bracket for the 2/20 Series Library

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Chapter 1 Installing the 2/20, 4/40 & 6/60 Series Libraries into a Rack 25

4/40 and 6/60 Series Libraries:

a. Ensure access to the top of the library. If necessary, push the library to

the service position to access the top cover. Do not push the library

past the latch stop tabs.

b. Remove the left back screw from the top cover.

c. Install the stop bracket by inserting the tab into the latch stop.

d. Re-install the screw into the top cover.

Figure 10 Installing the Stop Bracket for 4/40 and 6/60 Series Libraries

26 Installing the 2/20, 4/40 & 6/60 Series Libraries into a Rack Chapter 1

7. Insert trim brackets into the slots on each side of the library (Figure 11 through Figure 13).

Figure 11 Trim Brackets (2/20 Series)

Chapter 1

(flush-mount trim brackets)(larger trim brackets)

Note The rack kit includes extra trim brackets. The smaller flush-mount

trim brackets are used with flush-mount racks. The larger trim brackets are typically used with older HP racks that have a 55mm bezel depth.

Chapter 1 Installing the 2/20, 4/40 & 6/60 Series Libraries into a Rack 27

Figure 12 Trim Brackets (4/40 Series)

(flush-mount trim brackets)(larger trim brackets)

Note The rack kit includes extra trim brackets. The smaller flush-mount

trim brackets are used with flush-mount racks. The larger trim brackets are typically used with older HP racks that have a 55mm bezel depth.

28 Installing the 2/20, 4/40 & 6/60 Series Libraries into a Rack Chapter 1

Figure 13 Trim Brackets (6/60 Series)

Chapter 1

(flush-mount trim brackets)(larger trim brackets)

Note The rack kit includes extra trim brackets. The smaller flush-mount

trim brackets are used with flush-mount racks. The larger trim brackets are typically used with older HP racks that have a 55mm bezel depth.

Chapter 1 Installing the 2/20, 4/40 & 6/60 Series Libraries into a Rack 29

8. Open the tape drawers and tighten the screws to secure the library into place (Figure 14).

— For trim brackets, tighten the existing thumbscrews.

— For flushmount brackets, use two 10-32 x .50 screws.

Note The drawers may be key locked. The keys are attached to the

power supply handle on the back of the library.

Figure 14 Location of Securing Screws

(larger trim brackets)

30 Installing the 2/20, 4/40 & 6/60 Series Libraries into a Rack Chapter 1

(flush-mount trim brackets)

Preparing the Host for Installation

Install the SCSI host bus adapter card(s) and compatible driver(s). Refer to the

host computer user manual and host bus adapter card instructions, and follow

these general procedures:

■ When the host is powered on, install software and/or driver(s) into the

host that are compatible with the library.

■ If the host computer is connected to a network, check with the system

administrator before turning off power.

■ Properly power off all peripheral devices connected to the host computer.

■ Power off the host.

■ Use proper procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD).

■ Make sure that the host computer has an appropriate number of card

expansion slots available for your library model.

■ Ensure the host bus adapter card is supported by your backup software

application.

■ For optimum performance, there should be a maximum of one tape drive

per bus. HP supports up to two drives per SCSI host bus adapter, but recommends only one drive per bus. If compression is used when attaching two drives per bus, keep in mind the combined transfer rate of the drives and overhead of the bus must not exceed the throughput of the host bus adapter used.

■ Refer to Appendix A and the ANSI SCSI cable specification for more

information on SCSI cable length requirements.

■ Check for available SCSI IDs if you are installing the library onto the same

SCSI bus as other devices. You might need to change the SCSI ID from the library front panel display if you think there will be an ID conflict with other devices.

Chapter 1

Note You can use HP Library & Tape Tools to identify available SCSI

IDs. See page 154 for installing and using this diagnostic utility.

Chapter 1 Preparing the Host for Installation 31

Connecting and Powering on the Library

This section includes information and illustrations for the following:

■ Library back panel

■ SCSI cabling connections

■ Fibre Channel cabling connections

Note The figures in this section depict 2/20, 4/40, 6/60, 8/80, and

10/100 series tape libraries. The number of drives and cards will vary, depending on your model.

32 Connecting and Powering on the Library Chapter 1

Library Back Panel

DRV

2/20

4/40

8/80

6/60

10/100

Figure 15 Library Back Panel Features

Chapter 1

DRV

10/100

DRV

8/80

DRV

6/60

DRV

4/40

2/20

DRV

1 Vacant slot 5 Slave controller card

2 Remote management card 6

3 Library controller card 7 Power supply (standard or redundant) 4 Fibre Channel controller (optional)

Chapter 1 Connecting and Powering on the Library 33

Library expansion card (For the 8/80 and 10/100 series tape libraries only)

SCSI Cable Connections

Note Refer to Fibre Channel Cable Connections on page 41 if the

This section illustrates a standard SCSI configuration that produces a high level of data storage performance (one SCSI host bus adapter card for each drive in the library with the library controller daisy-chained to the first drive). HP supports up to two drives per SCSI host bus adapter, but recommends only one drive per bus. If compression is used when attaching two drives per bus, keep in mind the combined transfer rate of the drives and the overhead of the bus must not exceed the throughput of the host bus adapter used.

Note Dual port cards are available and will reduce slot usage in the

Connect the library as follows (refer to Figure 16 on page 36 through Figure

19 on page 39):

1. Properly power off all peripheral devices connected to the host computer.

2. Power off the host. If the host is connected to a network, check with the system administrator before turning off power.

library is configured with Fibre Channel.

host system.

3. Connect a 68-pin jumper cable from the top connector of the library controller to the left drive module on level 1 (drive module 1).

Caution Use SCSI cables and HVDS differential terminators for high-

voltage SCSI interfaces. Use SCSI cables and LVDS differential terminators for low-voltage SCSI interfaces. The label on the library controller indicates high or low voltage.

4. Connect the appropriate 68-pin SCSI terminator to the bottom connector on the library’s controller card.

5. Connect a 68-pin SCSI cable from a host SCSI card to each drive module. Add the appropriate terminators to the remaining SCSI connectors.

34 Connecting and Powering on the Library Chapter 1

6. Connect a category 5 ethernet cable from the remote management card to an active network port (see Using the Remote Management Card on page 96).

Note The AC power cord is the library’s main AC disconnect device

and must be easily accessible at all times.

7. For 2/20, 4/40, and 6/60 Series Libraries:

— Connect a power cord to each power supply module on all levels.

For 8/80 and 10/100 Series Libraries:

— Connect the power cords on the rack to a power outlet on each

library level.

— Connect the power cord from the power distribution unit to a

dedicated, grounded power receptacle.

8. Power on the library. The power (standby) switch is recessed and on the lowest level on the front of the library.

After the power-up test is complete (after several minutes), you will see the Home Screen on the library's front panel. The Home Screen displays the status of the drives and library. See Front Panel Overview on page 60.

9. Power on other peripherals, and then the host.

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Connecting and Powering on the Library 35

Figure 16 2/20 Series SCSI Cable Connections

1Host (user configured)

2 Remote management card LAN connection

3 Appropriate 68-pin SCSI terminator

4 Jumper cable with SCSI 68-pin connectors

5 SCSI cable from drive 1 to host

6 SCSI cable from drive 2 to host

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Figure 17 4/40 Series SCS Cable Connections

LAN

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564321

1Host (user configured)

2 Remote management card LAN connection

3 Appropriate 68-pin SCSI terminator

4 Jumper cable with SCSI 68-pin connectors

5 SCSI cable from drive 1 to host

6 SCSI cable from drive 2 to host

7 SCSI cable from drive 3 to host

8 SCSI cable from drive 4 to host

Chapter 1 Connecting and Powering on the Library 37

Figure 18 6/60 Series SCS Cable Connections

LAN

564321

1 Host (user configured) 6 SCSI cable from drive 2 to host

2 Remote management card LAN connection 7 SCSI cable from drive 3 to host

3 Appropriate 68-pin SCSI terminator 8 SCSI cable from drive 4 to host

4 Jumper cable with SCSI 68-pin connectors 9 SCSI cable from drive 5 to host

5 SCSI cable from drive 1 to host 10 SCSI cable from drive 6 to host

38 Connecting and Powering on the Library Chapter 1

Figure 19 8/80 and 10/100 Series SCSI Cable Connections

DRV

LAN

DRV

Chapter 1

DRV

Chapter 1 Connecting and Powering on the Library 39

LAN

432

5 6

Table 3 8/80 and 10/100 Series SCSI Cable Connections

1Host (user configured)

2 Remote management card LAN connection

3 Appropriate 68-pin SCSI terminator

4 SCSI cable from the library controller card to drive 1

5 Host SCSI cable to drive 1

6 Host SCSI cable to drive 2

7 Host SCSI cable to drive 3

8 Host SCSI cable to drive 4

9 Host SCSI cable to drive 5

10 Host SCSI cable to drive 6

11 Host SCSI cable to drive 7

12 Host SCSI cable to drive 8

13 Host SCSI cable to drive 9

14 Host SCSI cable to drive 10

40 Connecting and Powering on the Library Chapter 1

Fibre Channel Cable Connections

There are several Fibre Channel cabling options. Figure 20 provides an overview.

Note When using hubs or switches, consult the user documentation for

those products. For detailed information on HP supported topologies, refer to the SAN Solution Installation Guide available from http://www.hp.com/go/support.

Figure 20 Fibre Channel Cabling Alternatives

CABLING ALTERNATIVE #1:

Connecting the library

directly to a host

Host

CABLING ALTERNATIVE #2:

Connecting the library to

the host through a hub or

switch (more detailed

instructions are on the

following pages)

Host

Hub/Switch

Chapter 1

Library

Host

CABLING ALTERNATIVE #3:

Connecting the library to multiple hosts through a

hub or switch

Hub/Switch

Library

Host

Chapter 1 Connecting and Powering on the Library 41

The following steps illustrate a Fibre Channel connection between the host,

hub or switch, and library. Refer to Figure 22 on page 45 through Figure 25

on page 48, and connect the library as follows:

1. Ensure that the library and host are inactive, and the library is disconnected from the host.

2. Ensure that the required host software has been installed.

3. Power off the host, hub, or switch. If the host is connected to a network, check with the system administrator before turning off power.

4. Install a host bus adapter into the host computer. Use proper procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). Use wrist-grounding straps and antistatic mats when removing internal components.

5. Connect the hardware.

a. On each level of the library, connect the supplied SCSI jumper cable

from bus 1 on each Fibre Channel controller to the left connector on the left drive module.

b. On each level of the library, connect the supplied SCSI jumper cable

from bus 2 on each Fibre Channel controller to the left connector on the right drive module.

c. Connect the supplied SCSI jumper cable from the top connector on the

library controller card to the right connector on the left drive module (drive module 1) to daisy chain the library controller to the drive.

d. Terminate the bottom connector on the library controller card.

e. Connect the appropriate SCSI terminator to the remaining connectors

on the drive modules. Ensure that the interface type matches your library.

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f. Connect the Fibre Channel cable(s) to the host, hub, or switch. If

necessary, connect the Fibre Channel cable to the GBIC provided before connecting to the host, hub, or switch.

Figure 21 Connecting Fibre Channel Cables to the GBIC

Caution The Fibre Channel printed circuit boards may contain a laser

system (GBIC or GLM module) that is classified as a “Class-I Laser Product” under a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968 and EN60825-1(+A11) safety of laser products. The compliance statement is located on the module.

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6. Power on the hub or switch (if present).

Note The AC power cord is the library’s main AC disconnect device

and must be easily accessible at all times.

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7. For 8/80 and 10/100 Series Libraries:

Connect the power cords on the rack to a power outlet on each library level.

For 2/20, 4/40, and 6/60 series libraries, skip to the next step.

8. Connect the power cord(s) from the library to a grounded power receptacle, and power on the library. The power (standby) switch is recessed and on the lowest level of the library.

After the power-up test is complete (after several minutes), you will see the Home Screen on the library’s front panel. The Home Screen displays the status of the drives and library.

9. From the front panel, configure the library for Fibre Channel. See

Configuring the Library for Fibre Channel on page 102 for more

information.

10. Connect a category 5 ethernet cable from the remote management card to an active network port (see Using the Remote Management Card on page 96).

11. Power on the host.

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Figure 22 2/20 Series Fibre Channel Connections

LAN

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1 Hosts (user configured) 5 SCSI cable from the library controller card to drive 1

2 Hub or switch 6 SCSI cable from bus 1 on the Fibre Channel controller

to drive 1

3 Remote management card LAN

connection

4 Appropriate SCSI terminator 8 Fibre Channel cable to hub or switch

7 SCSI cable from bus 2 on the Fibre Channel controller

to drive 2

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Figure 23 4/40 Series Fibre Channel Connections

LAN

1 Hosts (user configured) 6 SCSI cable from bus 1 on the Fibre Channel

controller to drive 1

2 Hub or switch 7 SCSI cable from bus 2 on the Fibre Channel

controller to drive 2

3 Remote management card LAN

connection

4 Appropriate SCSI terminator 9 SCSI cable from bus 2 on the Fibre Channel

5 SCSI cable from the library

controller card to drive 1

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8 SCSI cable from bus 1 on the Fibre Channel

controller to drive 3

controller to drive 4

10 Fibre Channel cable to hub or switch

543

Figure 24 6/60 Series Fibre Channel Connections

LAN

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543

1 Hosts (user configured) 7 SCSI cable from bus 2 on the Fibre Channel

controller to drive 2

2 Hub or switch 8 SCSI cable from bus 1 on the Fibre Channel

controller to drive 3

3 Remote management card LAN

connection

9 SCSI cable from bus 2 on the Fibre Channel

controller to drive 4

4 Appropriate SCSI terminator 10 SCSI cable from bus 1 on the Fibre Channel

controller to drive 5

5 SCSI cable from the library controller

card to drive 1

6 SCSI cable from bus 1 on the Fibre

11 SCSI cable from bus 2 on the Fibre Channel

controller to drive 6

12 Fibre Channel cable to hub or switch

Channel controller to drive 1

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Figure 25 8/80 and 10/100 Series Fibre Channel Connections

DRV

LAN

374856

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Table 4 8/80 and 10/100 Series Fibre Channel Connections

1Host (user configured)

2Hub or switch

3 Remote management card LAN connection

4Fibre Channel cable

5 SCSI cable from library controller to drive 1

6 Appropriate SCSI terminator

7 SCSI cable from bus 1 on the Fibre Channel interface to drive 1

8 SCSI cable from bus 2 on the Fibre Channel interface to drive 2

9 SCSI cable from bus 1 on the Fibre Channel interface to drive 3

10 SCSI cable from bus 2 on the Fibre Channel interface to drive 4

11 SCSI cable from bus 1 on the Fibre Channel interface to drive 5

12 SCSI cable from bus 2 on the Fibre Channel interface to drive 6

13 SCSI cable from bus 1 on the Fibre Channel interface to drive 7

14 SCSI cable from bus 2 on the Fibre Channel interface to drive 8

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15 SCSI cable from bus 1 on the Fibre Channel interface to drive 9

16 SCSI cable from bus 2 on the Fibre Channel interface to drive 10

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Verifying the Host Configuration

Once the library is connected to a host, the operating system must be configured to recognize it (if it has not already been configured). The procedures are different, depending on the host system:

■ Windows NT on page 51

■ Windows 2000 on page 51

■ Sun Solaris on page 52

■ HP-UX and MPE/iX on page 52

Backup Software Compatibility

Consult your software documentation for more information on installing, configuring, and operating your backup software.

For software compatibility information, visit http://www.hp.com/go/ automated or the Website for the backup software manufacturer:

■ HP Omniback II™ (http://www.openview.hp.com/products/omniback)

■ Veritas Backup Exec™ (http://www.veritas.com)

■ Veritas NetBackup™ (http://www.veritas.com)

■ Computer Associates ARCserve 2000™ (http://www.ca.com/arcserve)

■ Legato Networker™ (http://www.legato.com)

■ Tivoli Storage Manager™ (http://www.tivoli.com)

Using HP Library & Tape Tools

In addition to the following procedures, you can also check the installation with HP Library & Tape Tools available from http://www.hp.com/support/ TapeTools. See HP Library & Tape Tools on page 154 for more information.

With HP Library & Tape Tools installed on your host computer, you can do the following and much more:

■ Identify all SCSI and Fibre Channel devices connected to your system

■ View detailed configuration, identification, inventory, and drive

information for the library

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Windows NT

Windows 2000

For Windows NT™ operating systems, perform the following operating system configurations:

■ Install the appropriate host bus adapter(s)

■ Install the corresponding drivers for the interface card(s)

■ To verify the hardware installation, look for the library and drives after

powering up the host. Go into Settings -> Control Panel -> SCSI Adapter.

■ Install the backup software

■ Run a test backup to ensure that all components are properly configured.

For Windows 2000™ operating systems, perform the following operating system configurations:

■ Install the appropriate host bus adapter(s)

■ Install the corresponding drivers for the interface card(s)

■ To verify the hardware installation, look for the library and drives after

powering up the host:

— Right click on My Computer

— Select Manage -> System Tools -> Device Manager

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— Medium Changer and Tape Drives should be listed

■ Install the backup software

■ Run a test backup to ensure that all components are properly configured.

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Sun Solaris

HP-UX and MPE/iX

For Sun Solaris™ operating systems, perform the following operating system configurations:

■ Install the appropriate host bus adapter(s)

■ Install the corresponding drivers for the interface card(s)

■ To verify the hardware installation, look for the library and drives after

powering up the host.

— Close all open applications and exit the Common Desktop

Environment (CDE).

— Type “init 0” at any prompt. This will shut down all processes, and

take you to the OpenBoot PROM.

— Type “reset”.

— At the OK prompt, type “probe-scsi-all”.

■ Install the backup software

■ Run a test backup to ensure that all components are properly configured.

For more information on configuring these operating systems and verifying the connection, see the online configuration and diagnostic guide at http:// www.hp.com/go/support. Select your product and then select [manuals].

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Getting Started

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After you install and configure the library, you must complete the following setup tasks from the library’s front panel:

■ Setting the date and time: When you first set up the library or if it has

been unplugged for an extended period of time (around 8 days), set the library’s real-time clock. See Setting the Date and Time on page 108 for more information.

■ Setting the mailslot configuration: The default setting is for a one-slot

mailslot. You can select a 0-slot, 1-slot, 1-magazine, or 2-magazine

mailslot. See Configuring the Mailslot on page 93 for more information.

Note Mailslot configuration must be set prior to installing the backup

software.

■ Configuring the library for web monitoring: You can monitor and

manage your library anywhere on the network through user friendly web pages. See Using the Remote Management Card on page 96 for more information.

■ Enabling the password: The library does not have an administrator

password enabled when it arrives. To ensure security and to get full use of the remote management card, enable and select a password. Be sure to remember this password. See Enabling and Changing the Password on page 92 for more information.

Note You must first set a library password through the front panel to

configure the library using the remote management card (see

Enabling and Changing the Password on page 92).

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Moving or Shipping the Library

WARNING Do not move the library without additional help or an

appropriately rated lift device. The 2/20 series library weighs 40 kg (87 lb). The 4/40 series library weighs 75 kg (165 lb). The 6/60 series library weighs 104 kg (249 lb). The 8/80 and 10/100 series libraries weigh approximately 227 kg (500 lb).

Caution To avoid damage to the library, ensure that it is in an upright

position at all times. Never place the library on its sides.

Note During normal operation, changes to configurations are stored

in Non-Volatile (NV) RAM for eight days. All configuration settings can be permanently saved to flash memory by power cycling the library. This allows the settings to be recovered if the library is unplugged for more than eight days. If this step is not completed and the library is unplugged for more than eight days, any new settings may be lost. Before shipping the library, verify that the configuration settings were saved permanently by first powering down the library, and then powering back up to store the settings and to view them.

To move or ship the library:

1. Verify that all drives are empty. If a drive contains a tape, unload it. Refer to the backup software documentation, use the remote management card (see page 96), or use the front panel menu as follows:

a. From the Drive and Tape Operations menu, select Unload Tape from

Drive.

b. Use the [-] or [+] keys to select the drive you want to unload.

c. Select [Unload] to move the tape from the drive to the tape’s original

location (the slot it occupied before being loaded into the drive). If that slot is occupied, you will be asked to select another slot location.

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The tape automatically rewinds before it is unloaded. A status screen displays the library’s progress as the tape is relocated.

d. From the Drive and Tape Operations menu, select [Back] to return to

the Operations menu.

2. If shipping the library, remove tape cartridges from the magazines:

a. From the Magazine Access menu, select one of the following options:

—Unlock Door

—Unlock All Doors

Use the [-] and [+] keys to change the door selection.

b. Pull the unlocked drawer(s) out to access magazines and tapes. The

drawer may also be physically locked with a key. The key is typically attached to the back of the power supply.

c. Remove the magazine by lifting it straight up with the handle.

d. To remove a tape, set the magazine on its back and grasp the top and

bottom corners of the tape. Pull the tape straight out of the magazine and return the magazine to the library.

3. If shipping the library, lock the transport:

a. From the Administration menu, select the Run Test menu.

b. From Run Test, use the [-] or [+] keys to select Lock Transport.

c. Select [OK].

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d. Select [Run]. The front panel display will indicate that the transport

has been locked.

Caution Do not power off the library until the interface is inactive.

Removing power from a SCSI or Fibre Channel peripheral when the bus is active can result in data loss and/or indeterminate bus states.

4. Power off the library. The power “standby” switch is recessed to avoid accidental power cycles.

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5. To ship the library, remove all external cords, cables, and terminators. For an internal move, only disconnect the power cables, SCSI cables, the RMC ethernet cable, and the Fibre Channel connection from the host, hub, or switch.

Note You do not need to remove the SCSI cables that connect the

controller or the Fibre Channel controller to the drive modules, unless the library is being shipped.

WARNING Before moving the library, the leveler feet must be fully raised to

allow for ground clearance. Once the library is in place, the leveler feet should be fully lowered. Failure to follow these precautions could result in personal injury or damage to the library.

6. When moving a stand-alone library, raise the library’s leveler feet (for the 6/60 series library only) before moving it to its new location. Reconnect the library using the procedures in Connecting and Powering on the

Library on page 32.

7. For shipping, place the library in the original packing materials.

For 8/80 and 10/100 Series Libraries:

Refer to the Rack System User Manual for more information on repackaging the library. The manual is available at http://www.hp.com/ racksolutions.

Secure library components for shipping by doing the following:

— Remove the filler panels from the rack

— Wrap the filler panels with bubble-wrap

— Secure the outer rack side panels to the rack with shrink-wrap or

bands

Note If you no longer have the original packaging, contact your sales

or service representative to obtain packaging materials.

— For libraries mounted in a rack, proceed to the next step.

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8. Extend the rack’s anti-tip foot.

WARNING Failure to extend the anti-tip foot could result in personal injury

or damage to the library.

9. Open the magazine drawers and loosen the screws that lock the library into place (Figure 14 on page 30). The screws are located in front of the trim brackets.

10. Remove the stop bracket. (See Figure 9 on page 25 and Figure 10 on page 26.)

11. Push the library out of the rack until it hits the latch stops (approximately 2/3 of the library is out of the rack).

12. Reattach the lifting straps to the sides of the library.

13. Release the library from the rack.

4/40 and 6/60 Series Libraries:

Depress the latch stops at the top of the library with a screwdriver or similar tool (Figure 26 on page 58).

2/20 Series Libraries:

If the library does not have enough clearance above for a tool to be inserted, unscrew the four screws (two on each side) from the top (black) mounting rail on the front of the library. Pull the library partially out, then lower the front half of the library to ease it under the latch stops.

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WARNING Once you have loosened the mounting screws, the library is no

longer secured inside the rack and can cause bodily harm and/ or damage to the library if it is dropped.

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Figure 26 Latch Stops

14. Remove the library from the rack.

2/20 Series Libraries:

With the help of two people or a lift, slide the library out of the rack and place it in the original packaging materials.

4/40 and 6/60 Series Libraries

a. Position the original shipping pallet in front of the rack.

b. With at least one person on each side, slide the library out of the rack

and onto an appropriately rated mechanical lift. Lower the library onto the shipping pallet.

WARNING Do not move the library without additional help or an

appropriately rated lift device. The 2/20 series library weighs 40 kg (87 lb). The 4/40 series library weighs 75 kg (165 lb). The 6/60 series library weighs 104 kg (249 lb).

Note If you no longer have the original packaging, contact your sales

or service representative to obtain packaging materials.

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Operating the Library

Chapter Overview

This chapter describes the following:

■ Front Panel Overview on page 60

■ Understanding the Menu Structure on page 64

■ Using Tapes on page 65

■ Accessing Tapes in the Library on page 81

■ Drive and Tape Operations on page 86

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Front Panel Overview

The front panel displays icons and text that provide library, drive, and tape status information. It also uses text prompts and warnings to guide you while making changes. Use the button immediately below the label to execute the desired function. The function of the buttons varies between screens.

The display defaults to the Home Screen. Figure 27 on page 60 shows a typical Home Screen view, using a four-drive model as an example.

Figure 27 Home Screen

The Home Screen shows the following:

■ Statement indicating the general condition of the library

■ Drive and tape status

■ Tape bar code (if applicable)

■ [Main] option to go to the Information, Operations, and Administration

menus

■ [Icon] option to display the icons with a description

■ An icon that indicates the general status of the library. This icon may

display a reverse video reminder (icon background reverses to black) when there has been a change in the status of the library. Select this key to obtain more information about the library.

■ [Mail] option to access the mailslot

■ [Map] option to view information about the drive and tape slots

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Status Bar

All screens, except the Home and Map screens, show a status bar that summarizes library and drive status (Figure 28 on page 61).

The status bar shows a reverse video reminder (icon background reverses to black) for drive or library errors that have been entered in the media log or hard error log. You may clear this reminder by viewing either the

Library Hard Error Log screens.

The library’s reverse video reminder will also be set if the library’s partial availability status changes (see Partial Availability State on page 120). You can clear this reminder by viewing the center icon button on the Home screen.

Figure 28 Status Bar from Main Menu Screen

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Drive Log or

Library Status screen by selecting the

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The status bar can display the icons listed in Table 5 on page 62 and Table 6 on page 62.

Table 5 Drive Icons

Power is off Online

Failed, offline Full and idle

Needs to be cleaned Unloading a tape

Offline Seeking data on a tape

Failed, online Writing data to a tape

Tape is cleaning a drive Rewinding a tape

Tape is write protected Reading a tape

Empty Erasing a tape

Loading a tape

Table 6 Library Icons

Failed Partially

Healthy

available

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Nesting

Each level of password-protected menus (Administration and Service) includes all options available in the subordinate menu. For example, all options available in the functionality reduces the need to return to the password. Figure 29 illustrates this “nesting” concept.

Figure 29 Nesting

Information Operations Administration Service

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Administration Menu are also included in the Service Menu. This

Main Menu or re-enter a

Library Information

Drive Information

View Configuration

Date and Time

Firmware Revisions

Power Supplies

Drive and Tape

Operations

Magazine Access

Mailslot Access

Information

Operations

Change

Configuration

Run Test

Online Drive Repair

Set Date and Time

Upgrade Drive

Firmware

Information

Operations

Change

Configuration

Run Test (with

additional capability)

Online Drive Repair

Set Date and Time

Upgrade Drive

Firmware

Note The front panel defaults back to the home or logo screen after

approximately three minutes of inactivity, unless an error message or confirmation message is displayed that needs to be acknowledged.

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Understanding the Menu Structure

Figure 30 Front Panel Menu Structure

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Using Tapes

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This section includes information on:

■ Mixed Media on page 66

■ Media Migration on page 67

■ Using HP Ultrium Cartridges on page 69

■ Using DLT Tape Cartridges on page 74

Caution It is critical to ensure that the media you use matches the format

of your tape drive. Cleaning cartridges and formatted data cartridges are unique for each drive technology. Damage may occur if inappropriate media is used in tape drives.

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Mixed Media

Mixed media refers to the option to backup to more than one drive type, such as DLT and LTO, within the same physical tape library.

General considerations when using mixed media:

■ Some backup software packages do not support mixed media. Consult

your software provider to verify that your configuration is supported.

■ In order to provide full mailslot support in a mixed media library, one

magazine is required for each drive type for a possible total of 10 mailslots, depending on library model.

■ Only DLT tapes can be used in a DLT magazine, and only Ultrium tapes

can be used in an Ultrium magazine.

■ When mixing drive types, HP only supports using the same type of drive

per level of the library.

■ HP Library & Tape Tools version 2.2 or greater is required for diagnostic

support.

■ Upgrade kits are available from HP for Ultrium tape drives, magazines,

and tape cartridges.

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Media Migration

Utilities and services are available to assist you in migrating from one drive technology to another.

HP Library & Tape Tools

The HP Library & Tape Tools diagnostic assists you in installing and supporting your tape library. This tool provides an intuitive graphical user interface with integrated context-sensitive help. It can be downloaded free of charge from http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools

Among the many features is a Migrate Backup Media option available from the

Utility menu. This utility will copy data from DLT drives to DLT or Ultrium drives.

See Figure 31 for a screen shot from HP Library & Tape Tools.

Figure 31 HP L&TT Media Migration Utility

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Note Before using the media migration utility in HP Library & Tape

Tools, ensure that the source media is write-protected. This utility does not provide any library control. You must load media into the selected drives using the library or autoloader front panel, Web-Based Library Administrator, or your backup software utility.

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For more information on using HP Library & Tape Tools for media migration, refer to http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools

Service Provider

Vogon International provides migration, recovery, and forensic services with offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States. Vogon offers a standard service and a fast-track service that generally has a 50% quicker turnaround time from the standard service. Prices vary, depending on the complexity of the service requested.

Vogon International Ltd.

Web address: http://www.vogon-international.com

Mailing address: Talisman Business Centre

Talisman Road Bicester, Oxfordshire OX6 OJX

Telephone: United States: (405) 321 2585

UK: 44 (0) 1869 355255 Germany: 49 (0) 89 3235030

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Using HP Ultrium Cartridges

In addition to the information provided in this manual, refer to the documentation provided with your media for more information.

Caution HP Ultrium tape drives require special cleaning cartridges and

A unique feature of Ultrium tape cartridges is LTO-Cartridge Memory (LTOCM). LTO-CM is an intelligent memory chip embedded into the cartridge. It uses a radio frequency interface that eliminates the need for a physical power or signal connection between the cartridge and drive. Information normally stored in the header at the beginning of the tape is contained in the LTO-CM, including identification and usage information such as the number of times the cartridge has been loaded, when it was last cleaned, and error logs.

In addition to the information provided in this manual, you may also want to refer to the documentation provided with your Ultrium media.

Maintaining Ultrium Cartridges

Make it a practice to visually inspect your tape cartridges when loading or removing them from your tape library. Taking a few minutes to check the condition of your cartridges will lower the risk of repeated failures and help ensure uninterrupted backup.

Do not apply more than one label onto Ultrium cartridges, as extra labels can cause the cartridges to jam in the tape drive.

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data cartridges formatted specifically for HP Ultrium. To avoid damage to your tape drive, it is critical to use appropriate cleaning cartridges and properly formatted data cartridges.

Caution Do not bulk erase Ultrium formatted cartridges. This will destroy

pre-recorded servo information and make the cartridges unusable.

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Write-Protecting Ultrium Cartridges

Each cartridge has a sliding write-protect switch. Using the write-protect switch ensures data safety for files that have been previously written to tape, preventing additional files from being written to that tape.

To change the write-protect setting, slide the red tab on the base of the cartridge (Figure 32):

■ Right to prevent data from being written to the cartridge. The red tab on

the cartridge displays a padlock when the write-protect switch is in the “ON” position.

■ Left to allow data to be written to the cartridge (unless the tape is write-

protected electronically through your backup software). The padlock on the red tab cannot be seen and the hole is exposed when the write-protect switch is in the “OFF” position.

With the write-protect switch in either position, data can be read from the cartridge.

Figure 32 Ultrium Write-Protect Switch Settings

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Using Ultrium Cartridge Bar Code Labels

Make it a practice to use barcode labels on your tape cartridges. Your host software may need to keep track of the following information and the associated bar code:

■ Date of format or initialization

■ Cartridge owner (such as a group or department)

■ Storage purpose

Note If the host software does not keep track of this information,

create a method for doing so.

Ultrium cartridges have a recessed area located on the face of the cartridge next to the write-protect switch. Use this area for attaching the bar code label (Figure 33 on page 71). Do not apply labels onto the cartridge except in this designated area.

Caution The bar code label should be applied as shown in Figure 33 on

page 71 with the alphanumeric portion facing the hub side of the tape cartridge. Never apply multiple labels onto a cartridge, as extra labels can cause the cartridge to jam in a tape drive.

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Figure 33 Proper Ultrium Label Position

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Ordering Ultrium Cartridges and Bar Code Labels

Ultrium Tape

HP Ultrium tape cartridges can be purchased in a variety of ways.

Cartridges

Note Outside of North America, contact your nearest HP authorized

dealer or sales representative.

■ Call 1-800-752-0900 (North America only) for the location of the nearest

authorized Hewlett-Packard dealer

■ Contact HP Direct:

— 1-800-538-8787 (North America only)

—HP Direct

Hewlett-Packard ATTN: Mail Order P.O . B ox 1 14 5 Roseville, CA 95678

■ Visit the HP Business Store at http://www.bstore.hp.com (where available)

Table 7 lists HP Ultrium tape cartridges and their part numbers.

Table 7 Ultrium Tape Cartridges

Part Number Description

Data Cartridges

C7970A 100 GB

C7971A 200 GB

Cleaning Cartridges

C7978A HP Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge

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Ultrium Bar Code

Labels

Table 8 Colorflex Ultrium Bar Code Labels

Ensure that you use HP qualified bar code labels only. Contact an HP authorized dealer or sales representative for current compatibility and availability.

You can order Ultrium bar code labels through the following supplier:

■ Colorflex:

— Website: http://www.colorflex.com

— Phone: (800) 522-3528 (800-LABEL2U)

Table 8 lists for part numbers for Colorflex bar code labels.

Part Number Description

1700-LD Ultrium Data Cartridge Label

1700-CNDH Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge Label

1700-DGH Ultrium Diagnostic Cartridge Label

Using Ultrium Cleaning Cartridges

HP Ultrium drives should only be cleaned if the clean drive icon displays on the tape library status bar. Only use appropriately formatted data cartridges and approved cleaning cartridges (see Table 7 on page 72), and follow the instructions for Cleaning a Drive on page 87. In general, replace cleaning cartridges after fifteen uses. Marking the label on the cleaning cartridge after each use will help you keep track of the number of uses.

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Caution Excessive use of the cleaning cartridge can cause unnecessary

wear on the drive head. The tape library front panel will display a message when the cleaning cartridge needs to be replaced.

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Using DLT Tape Cartridges

In addition to the information provided in this manual, refer to the documentation provided with your media for more information.

Caution Quantum DLT tape drives require special cleaning cartridges

Inspecting DLT Cartridges

Note Make it a practice to visually inspect your tape cartridges when

Repeated drive failures may indicate defective tapes. Tapes need to be inspected and replaced if they have been dropped, damaged, or used with a failed drive. To determine if the tapes have been damaged:

■ Gently shake the tape cartridge to verify that no internal parts are rattling,

indicating that they may be loose.

■ Look at the tape cartridge to check for any obvious cracks or other

physical damage. Look for broken or missing parts.

and data cartridges formatted specifically for Quantum DLT. To avoid damage to your tape drive, it is critical to use appropriate DLT cleaning cartridges and properly formatted DLT data cartridges.

removing or loading them into your tape library. Taking a few minutes to check the condition of the cartridges will lower the risk of repeated failures and help ensure uninterrupted backup.

■ Verify that the spring-loaded hub (item B in Figure 34) is centered within

the circular opening on the bottom of the tape cartridge.

■ Gently press the hub and make sure that it springs back into place.

■ Visually inspect the tape for a broken, unseated, or misaligned tape

leader (item A in Figure 34 on page 75).

To check the leader position:

Press in the door lock (item C in Figure 34) to release the cartridge door. While pressing in the door lock, push the tab down to open the door. Be careful not to touch the tape after opening the door. Ensure that the leader is in the correct position (item A in Figure 34).

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Figure 34 Leader in Correct Position, Hub, and Door Lock Tab

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A Tape leader

B Spring-loaded hub

CDoor lock

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Do NOT Use Cartridges with:

■ Tape or leaders that have been touched with bare fingers (may transfer

oils to the tape head).

■ Labels used on the top, bottom, sides, or back of the cartridge. Use the

label slot only.

Caution Always discard damaged tape cartridges. If a defective tape

cartridge is loaded into a tape drive, it may in turn damage the drive, potentially requiring drive replacement.

Write-Protecting DLT Cartridges

To change the write-protect setting, move the write-protect switch (Figure 35):

■ Left to prevent data from being written to the cartridge. The orange

indicator on the cartridge can be seen when the write-protect switch is in the “ON” position.

■ Right to allow data to be written to the cartridge. The orange indicator on

the cartridge cannot be seen when the write-protect switch is in the “OFF” position.

Note With the write-protect switch in either position, data can be read

from the cartridge.

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Figure 35 DLT Write-Protect Switch Settings

Using DLT Cartridge Bar Code Labels

Make it a practice to use barcode labels on your tape cartridges. Your host software may need to keep track of the following information and the associated bar code:

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■ Date of format or initialization

■ Cartridge owner (such as a group or department)

■ Storage purpose

Note If the host software does not keep track of this information,

create a method for doing so.

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DLT cartridges have a front slide slot located on the face of the cartridge next to the write-protect switch. Use this slot for inserting the barcode label by sliding it into the slot (Figure 36 on page 78).

Caution Do not apply labels onto the top, bottom, sides, or back of the

cartridge as this may cause damage to the tape drive or interfere with reliable operation.

Figure 36 Proper DLT Label Position

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Ordering DLT Cartridges and Bar Code Labels

DLT Tape Cartridges HP DLT tape cartridges can be purchased in a variety of ways.

Note Outside of North America, contact your nearest HP authorized

dealer or sales representative.

■ Call 1-800-752-0900 (North America only) for the location of the nearest

authorized Hewlett-Packard dealer

■ Contact HP Direct:

— 1-800-538-8787 (North America only)

—HP Direct

Hewlett-Packard ATTN: Mail Order P.O . B ox 1 14 5 Roseville, CA 95678

■ Visit the HP Business Store at http://www.bstore.hp.com (where available)

Table 9 lists HP DLT tape cartridges and their part numbers.

Table 9 DLT Tape Cartridges

Part Number Description

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Data Cartridge

C5141F 40/70/80 GB

Cleaning Cartridge

C5142A HP DLT Cleaning Cartridge

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DLT Bar Code

Labels

Table 10 Colorflex DLT Bar Code Labels

Ensure that you use HP qualified bar code labels only. Contact an HP authorized dealer or sales representative for current compatibility and availability.

You can order DLT bar code labels through the following supplier:

■ Colorflex:

— Website: http://www.colorflex.com

— Phone: (800) 522-3528 (800-LABEL2U)

Table 10 lists part numbers for Colorflex bar code labels.

Part Number Description

1703-0D DLT Data Cartridge Label

1703-CN DLT Cleaning Cartridge Label

1703-DG DLT Diagnostic Cartridge Label

Using DLT Cleaning Cartridges

DLT drives should only be cleaned if the clean drive icon displays on the tape library status bar. Only use appropriately formatted data cartridges and approved cleaning cartridges (see Table 9 on page 79), and follow the instructions for Cleaning a Drive on page 87. In general, replace DLT cleaning cartridges after twenty uses. Marking the label on the cleaning cartridge after each use will help you keep track of the number of uses.

Caution Excessive use of the cleaning cartridge can cause unnecessary

wear on the drive head. The tape library front panel will display a message when the DLT cleaning cartridge needs to be replaced.

See Troubleshooting Common Problems on page 140 for information on troubleshooting common cleaning problems.

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Accessing Tapes in the Library

Tapes in the library may be accessed using the following features:

■ Magazine access

■ Mailslot access (if configured, see Configuring the Mailslot on page 93

for configuration information)

Magazine Access

Main Menu -> Operations -> Magazine Access

1. From the Magazine Access menu, select one of the following options:

— Unlock Door

— Unlock All Doors

Use the [-] and [+] keys to change the door selection.

Note The library will inventory only the drawers opened, regardless of

how many were unlocked.

2. Pull the unlocked drawer(s) out to access magazines and tapes. The drawer may also be key locked. Unlock the drawer if needed.

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Note Select [Lock] to re-lock the drawers that have been unlocked, but

not opened. If only one drawer was unlocked, it will automatically lock when the drawer is closed.

Caution If all drawers are unlocked, opened, and then closed, you must

press [Lock] from the front panel. Otherwise, the library will be in a hung state.

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Figure 37 Removing/Replacing a Magazine

3. Remove the magazine by lifting it straight up with the handle (Figure 37 on page 82).

4. To remove a tape, set the magazine on its back and grasp the top and bottom corners of a tape. Pull the tape straight out of the magazine.

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5. If desired, insert tapes into the magazine. Ensure that you use the appropriate tape type for the magazine.

— When inserting Ultrium cartridges into the tape library magazine,

ensure that each cartridge is positioned with the write-protect switch facing out of the magazine and towards the magazine handle (Figure

38). Push the tape into the slot until it “clicks” into place.

Figure 38 Loading Ultrium Tapes into a Magazine

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Write-Protect Switch

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— When inserting DLT cartridges into the tape library magazine, ensure

that each cartridge is positioned with the write-protect switch facing out of the magazine and away from the magazine handle (Figure

39). Push the tape into the slot until it “clicks” into place.

Figure 39 Loading DLT Tapes into a Magazine

Write-Protect Switch

6. Reload the magazine into the drawer, and close the drawer. The library will run an inventory check on the contents of that tape drawer.

Note If the library does not have all magazines, it will report a partial

availability message (see Partial Availability State on page 120).

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Mailslot Access

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Note The mailslot is located in the upper right-hand drawer of the

library.

The mailslot can be accessed from the Operations sub-menu or from the Home screen.

Main Menu -> Operations -> Mailslot Access

Home Screen -> Mail

1. The Mailslot Access screen displays a message indicating the number of tapes in the mailslot and how to open the appropriate drawer.

Open the drawer. The drawer will open only to the number of storage slots that have been configured for the mailslot (see Configuring the Mailslot on page 93).

2. Close the drawer. The library automatically detects the closure, locks the drawer, and initiates an inventory check.

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Drive and Tape Operations

Main Menu -> Operations -> Drive and Tape Operations

Look at the product information labels on the back of the library and the labels inside each tape drawer for more information about drive and slot numbering. The numbering scheme is also illustrated in Library Back Panel Features on page 33.

Note The “Home” and “Map” front panel screens illustrate the drive,

slot, and mailslot numbering schemes. Slot numbers displayed in reverse video indicate those reserved for the mailslot.

Loading a Tape Into a Drive

1. From the Drive and Tape Operations menu, select [Load Tape from Drive].

2. Use the [-] or [+] key to select any slot. Only full slots are available for selection.

Select [OK].

3. Use the [-] or [+] key to select the desired drive. You can only select empty drives that are compatible with the tape type.

4. Select [Load] to move the tape from a slot to a drive.

A confirmation screen indicates that the tape is loaded.

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Unloading a Tape from the Drive

1. From the Drive and Tape Operations menu, select [Unload Tape from Drive].

2. Use the [-] or [+] keys to select the drive you want to unload. You can only select a full drive.

3. Select [Unload] to move the tape from the drive to the tape’s original location (the slot it occupied before being loaded into the drive). If that slot is occupied, you will be asked to select another slot location.

4. The tape automatically rewinds before it is unloaded. A status screen displays the library’s progress as the tape is relocated.

5. From the Drive and Tape Operations menu, select [Menu] to return to the

Operations menu.

Cleaning a Drive

Main Menu -> Operations -> Drive and Tape Operations

Note Use a cleaning cartridge to clean a drive. The drive mechanism

should only be cleaned if the clean drive icon displays (see Table

5 on page 62).

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Caution Ensure you use the correct cleaning cartridges for your tape

drive. Damage may occur if inappropriate media is used. For more information, refer to Table 36 on page 188.

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1. From the Drive and Tape Operations menu, select [Clean Drive].

2. From Choose Cleaning Slot, use the [-], [+] or [++] key to select the slot location of the cleaning tape. Refer to the label inside the library drawer, the front panel display, or Library Back Panel Features on page 33 for a list of the slot numbers.

Select [OK].

3. Using the [-] or [+] keys, select the number of the drive to be cleaned.

Select [Clean].

When the cleaning process is complete, the cleaning tape will be returned to the original slot location. If the cycle failed, the screen will display the appropriate status information. See Troubleshooting Common Problems on page 140 for possible cleaning problems.

Note Drives can also be cleaned from remote access. See Using the

Moving Tapes Between Slots

Main Menu -> Operations -> Drive and Tape Operations

Remote Management Card on page 96.

1. From the Drive and Tape Operations menu, select [Move Tape Slot-to-Slot].

2. Select the slot where you want to move the tape from using the [-], [+] or [++] keys, and press

3. Select the slot where you want to move the tape to using the [-], [+] or [++] keys, and press is reserved or is the original “home” slot for a tape in the drive.

A status screen indicates the tape is being moved.

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[OK].

[OK]. A message will display if the destination slot chosen

Library Administration

Chapter Overview

This chapter describes the following:

■ Configuring the Library on page 90

■ Enabling and Changing the Password on page 92

■ Configuring the Mailslot on page 93

■ Using the Remote Management Card on page 96

■ Configuring the Library for Fibre Channel on page 102

■ Setting SCSI IDs on page 106

■ Setting the Date and Time on page 108

■ Retrieving Library Information on page 110

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Configuring the Library

Main Menu -> Administration -> Change Configuration

Note When you reconfigure the library, you may also need to

reconfigure your backup software. For more information, consult the documentation provided with your software.

You can change the following configuration options for the library:

Table 11 Configuration Options

Menu Item Description Default Options

Password See Enabling and Changing the Password on

page 92.

Network Access

Mailslot Configuration

Fibre Channel or SCSI IDs

Save Element Reserve After a Power Cycle

See Using the Remote Management Card on page 96.

See Configuring the Mailslot on page 93. One-slot 0 slots, 1 slot, 1

See Configuring the Library for Fibre Channel on page 102 or Setting SCSI IDs on page 106.

Allows the host to continue reserving drive or slots after a power cycle (a SCSI element reservation). This is typically used to ensure that only one host can access a slot or drive. See

Configuration Information on page 112.

Off On or Off

DHCP Off Assign an IP

address or use DHCP

magazine, or 2 magazines

N/A N/A

Off On or Off

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Table 11

Configuration Options

Menu Item Description Default Options

Other Configuration Options (see

page 112)

■ Report Recovered (Soft) Errors: Reports

recovered errors over SCSI.

■ Restore Factory Defaults: Restores the default

configuration settings (see Table 12 on page 91).

■ Prevent Media Access: Locks the library

N/A

Off

On or Off

N/A

On or Off

drawers and prevents front panel access.

Factory default configuration settings are listed in Table 12.

Table 12 Default Configuration Settings

Description Setting

Library controller SCSI ID (see page 106)0

Drives 1-10 SCSI IDs (see page 106)1-6, 8-11

Clean count (see page 87)0

Report recovered errors (see page 118)On

Cleaning cartridge location Unknown

Mailslot configuration (see page 93)1

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All online drive repair states Online pending

Prevent media access (see Table 11 on page 90) Off

Hard error, soft error, drive media, library event, and recovery

Cleared

logs (see page 118)

All move stored heights and offsets Returned to default positions

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Enabling and Changing the Password

Note Administration procedures can be password protected. These

procedures include: diagnostic tests, configurations, online drive repair, and setting the date and time. A password is also required for administration through the remote management card.

Main Menu -> Administration -> Change Configuration -> Password

When the library is first installed, the password is inactive. To protect the system from unauthorized access, use the following procedure to set a password.

1. Enter the Password menu. A status screen will indicate if a password is enabled.

— If the password is turned off, select Set New Password to enable the

password.

— If the password is turned on, select Change Password to enter the new

password. It must be exactly eight digits.

— If the password is turned on, select Turn Password Off to clear the

password.

Note If you enter more than eight digits, the ninth digit will become

the first digit of the new password.

2. Select [OK] to exit.

Caution Be sure to document the password. If you forget the password,

contact your service representative.

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Configuring the Mailslot

The mailslot is used for moving tapes into and out of the library in a controlled manner. Mailslot locations are different than storage locations. Consequently, having a larger mailslot decreases the number of storage locations available in the library. See Table 13 on page 94.

The mailslot is comprised of magazine locations in the upper right-hand drawer. When a tape is being changed, the drawer opens only to the number of slots that have been configured.

Figure 40 Mailslot Drawer

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By default, the library is configured for a one-slot mailslot. This setting can also be configured for 0 slots (no mailslot), 1 slot, 1 magazine, or 2 magazines from the

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Administration or Service menus (see Table 13 on page 94).

Table 13 Mailslot Configuration

Number of

Mailslots

Advantages and Disadvantages

0 slots Magazine access must be used to exchange tapes (see

Magazine Access on page 81).

■ Advantage: Allows all slots to be used for data storage.

■ Disadvantage: Cannot easily remove or add tapes

without an inventory check.

1 slot A mailslot setting of 1 (one) allows one slot to be

designated as the mailslot.

■ Advantage: Opens only to the designated slot, which

simplifies the manual tape exchange procedure.

■ Disadvantages: Reduces the library’s storage capacity

by one tape. Also requires more time to import and export multiple tapes.

1 magazine A mailslot setting of 1 magazine designates an entire

magazine as the mailslot.

■ Advantage: Provides access to a magazine of tapes,

which simplifies the manual tape exchange procedure.

■ Disadvantage: Reduces the library’s storage capacity

by one magazine.

2 magazines A mailslot setting of 2 magazines designates an entire

drawer as the mailslot.

■ Advantage: Provides access to two magazines of tapes,

which simplifies the manual tape exchange procedure. Also, if you have more than one drive technology in your library, each magazine could be for a different tape type.

■ Disadvantage: Reduces the library’s storage capacity

by 2 magazines.

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Note When you reconfigure the library, you may also need to

reconfigure your backup software. For more information, consult the documentation provided with your software.

Main Menu -> Administration -> Change Configuration -> Mailslot

Note Before changing the mailslot configuration, verify the slots that

will become the mailslot are empty and not the original location of a tape in a drive.

Use the following steps to configure the mailslot option.

1. In the Configure Mailslot menu, a message will remind you to check the storage slot and mailslot configurations in the backup software.

Select [OK].

2. The next screen will describe the prerequisites for configuring the mailslot. Verify these prerequisites have been met, then select

[OK].

3. The display will indicate the current mailslot setting. Select the number of mailslots desired (0 slots, 1 slot, 1 magazine, or 2 magazines). See Table

13 on page 94 for information about each option.

A confirmation screen automatically displays the success or failure of the change and reminds you to reconfigure the backup software.

4. Select [Done] to exit.

Caution Do not change the mailslot setting without reconfiguring your

backup software. The backup software must reflect the mailslot setting to assist in tracking tape exchanges and the current location of all tapes. Verify that your backup software supports and reflects the mailslot configuration that you select.

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Using the Remote Management Card

Overview

The remote management card (RMC) includes a Web-Based Library Administrator, which allows web management and monitoring of your library through a network connection. This interface allows you to monitor your library from anywhere on the network through comprehensive and userfriendly web pages. (See Figure 41.)

Online instructions are included on the web interface to describe how to use the tool. Simply select the online help.

Figure 41 RMC Web Interface

[?] key in the upper right-hand corner to access the

The web-based remote management features allow you to obtain status reports and diagnostic information, as well as manage library functions from a remote location. All remote operations are password protected with the administrator password to prevent unauthorized access.

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For remote management, you need a network connection and a browser to:

■ View the current status of the library, drives, and tapes

■ Manage multiple devices from any workstation within the intranet

■ Manage and configure the library on your network in a secure

environment to:

— Clean the drives

— Load and unload tapes

—Run diagnostics

— Restart the library

— Dynamically assign the library’s IP address, gateway address, and

subnet mask using DHCP or BOOTP mode

■ View library, drive, and tape error messages

■ Generate error reports to fax or email to your support representative

■ Download and install firmware

■ Access web-based support, web registration, documentation, and partner

information

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

DHCP allows a DHCP server to dynamically assign IP addresses to any DHCP client that requests one. The DHCP server usually has a limited set of IP addresses, and assigns them on a first come first serve basis. When a DHCP client boots up, it will broadcast a DHCP request over TCP/IP. If a DHCP server is present, that server will respond to the DHCP client with an IP address, subnet mask and gateway. This response also includes a lease (or expiration) time for the IP address being assigned. If the DHCP client then wants to use this address, the client must acknowledge the server’s response, and then periodically renew the lease on that IP address. If the lease expires, the DHCP server is free to re-issue that IP address to another DHCP client.

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Note DHCP only manages dynamic allocation of IP addresses.

Assigning device names with DHCP is not recommended.

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BOOTP

BOOTP is similar to DHCP, in that a BOOTP server dynamically assigns an IP address to any BOOTP client that requests one. The difference is that your system administrator must preconfigure the BOOTP server for the library. The system administrator assigns a permanent IP address to the library’s MAC address. When the library is booted, the BOOTP server responds and assigns the permanent address to the library. The IP address never expires and the BOOTP server will not reissue the IP address to any other BOOTP client.

Management Programs

In addition to using your browser directly to manage your library, you can also use popular management programs, such as HP OpenView, HP Top Tools, and CA Unicenter TNG. In order to best use HP OpenView and CA Unicenter TNG, you must download a plug-in from the HP Customer Care website at http://www.hp.com/go/support environment. HP Top Tools has built-in native support for your library, and no plug-in is required.

Table 14 Supported Configurations

Description Supported Configurations

. This plug-in can be easily installed in your

Browsers

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■ Windows 95/98/2000/NT: Internet

Explorer™ 4.01 and higher, Netscape Communicator™ 4.5 and higher, and Netscape Navigator™ 4.08 and higher.

■ HP-UX: Netscape Communicator™ 4.5 and

higher and Netscape Navigator™ 4.08 and higher. Internet Explorer™ is not supported.

■ Sun Solaris: Netscape Communicator™ 4.5

and higher and Netscape Navigator™

4.08 and higher. Internet Explorer™ and HotJava™ are not supported.

HP 2-20, 4-40, 6-60, 8-80, 10-100 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

In This Manual

Revision History

Updates

Identifying Product Components

Choosing a Location

Installing the 2/20, 4/40 & 6/60 Series Libraries into a Rack

Tools and Parts

Rackmounting the Library

Preparing the Host for Installation

Connecting and Powering on the Library

Library Back Panel

SCSI Cable Connections

Fibre Channel Cable Connections

Verifying the Host Configuration

Backup Software Compatibility

Using HP Library & Tape Tools

Windows NT

Windows 2000

Sun Solaris

HP-UX and MPE/iX

Getting Started

Moving or Shipping the Library

Front Panel Overview

Status Bar

Nesting

Understanding the Menu Structure

Using Tapes

Mixed Media

Media Migration

HP Library & Tape Tools

Service Provider

Using HP Ultrium Cartridges

Maintaining Ultrium Cartridges

Write-Protecting Ultrium Cartridges

Using Ultrium Cartridge Bar Code Labels

Ordering Ultrium Cartridges and Bar Code Labels

Table 7 Ultrium Tape Cartridges

Using Ultrium Cleaning Cartridges

Using DLT Tape Cartridges

Inspecting DLT Cartridges

Do NOT Use Cartridges with:

Write-Protecting DLT Cartridges

Using DLT Cartridge Bar Code Labels

Ordering DLT Cartridges and Bar Code Labels

DLT Tape Cartridges HP DLT tape cartridges can be purchased in a variety of ways.

Using DLT Cleaning Cartridges

Accessing Tapes in the Library

Magazine Access

Mailslot Access

Drive and Tape Operations

Loading a Tape Into a Drive

Unloading a Tape from the Drive

Cleaning a Drive

Moving Tapes Between Slots

Configuring the Library

Enabling and Changing the Password

Configuring the Mailslot

Using the Remote Management Card

Overview

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

BOOTP

Management Programs