HP C7745NB Installation Manual

Setting Up Your AutoloaderNavigating the Front PanelOperating the Autoloader

Opening the Door

From the Home screen, select Door. Pull the handle down to open the door.

Loading Tapes into the Magazine

Remove the magazine by pressing the release button while pulling the magazine out. Insert tapes into the magazine, ensuring the write-protect switch faces out of the magazine and the tapes click into place.

Loading Tapes into the Internal Slots

If you are using the autoloader for the first time, power cycle it to move the transport before loading tapes. With the write-protect switch facing out of the slot, load the internal slots by pushing the tape in until it clicks into place.

Unloading Tapes from the Internal Slots

Unload tapes from the internal slots by pressing the tape in until it clicks and releases. Remove the tape after it partially ejects.

Loading Tapes into the Drive

From the Drive Operations menu, select Load Tape to Drive. Select the slot that contains the tape you want to load, and press OK.

Enabling and Changing a Password

From the Change Configuration menu, select Password.

• 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 8 digits long.

• If the password is turned on, select Turn Password Off to clear the password. Press OK to exit.

Using the Remote Management Card (Optional)

The remote management card allows web management and monitoring of your autoloader through a network connection. Note: Some remote operations require the autoloader administration password.

Configure the autoloader for remote access by going to the Change Configuration menu and selecting Network Access.

Selecting the Operating Mode

From the Change Configuration menu, select Operating Mode. Select one of the following:

• Stacker: With this mode, you will also need to select Circular Mode On/Off and Autoload On/Off

• Random

• Autodetect: With this mode, you must also select Circular Mode On/Off

Moving Tapes Between Slots

To move a tape from one slot to another, go to Drive and Tape Operations, and select Move Tape Slot-to-Slot.

Load Tape to Drive Unload Tape from Drive Clean Drive

Drive Operations

Open Door

HOME SCREEN

MAIN MENU

ADMINISTRATION

Loader Status Hard Error Log Recovered (soft)  Error Log Odometer Identity

OPERATIONS

Loader Information

Event Log Odometer Identity

Drive Information

Password Network Access Operating Mode SCSI IDs Save Element Reserve After Power Cycle Other Configuration Options

View Configuration

Date and Time

Firmware Revisions

INFORMATION

Information

Loader Information Drive Information View Configuation Date and Time Firmware Revisions

Operations

Tape and Drive Operations Open Door

Run Test

Check Inventory Recalibrate Loader Test Lateral Motion Test Magazine Moves Wellness Test Rewind Media Lock Transport Unlock Transport Test Transport Comm Show All Sensors Demonstration

Online Drive Repair

Set Date and Time

Upgrade Drive Firmware

Change

Configuration

Password Network Access Operating Mode SCSI IDs Save Element Reserve After Power Cycle Other Config. Options

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Check Your Accessory Kit Contents

SCSI Interface Cable: Connects the

autoloader to the host.

SCSI Terminator: Terminates the SCSI chain.

SCSI Jumper Cable: 68-pin cable that

connects the drive to the autoloader controller.

Power Cord: Localized power cord included

with the autoloader.

User Manual: Describes installation, operation,

configuration, and troubleshooting information. Localized versions of the manual are available at http://www.hp.com/support/autoloader.

Tape Cartridge: One cartridge for data

backup.

Cleaning Tape: One cleaning tape to clean a

drive.

Label Kits: Includes pull-out information tabs

and barcode labels.

Enhanced Accessory Kit

(Optional)

Includes five data tape cartridges, one cleaning tape, one label kit, and one host bus adapter card.

Remote Management Card Kit

(Optional)

You can purchase this component (if it is not already included) to manage and monitor your autoloader over the web.

Visit http://www.hp.com/support/autoloader to view localized versions of the user manual and this poster, access the HP Library & Tape Tools support diagnostic utility, and obtain backup software for the autoloader.

Using the Autoloader Setting Up the Autoloader

1 Door Handle 2 Recessed Power (Standby)

Switch 3 Display 4 Soft Keys 5 LED Bar 6 Pull-out Information Tab 7 Removable Magazine 8 Viewing Window 9 Internal Slots

Support and Product Information

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

You can access information on products, accessories, support, and backup software for your autoloader.

Choosing a Location and Rackmounting

Preparing the Autoloader for Installation

Powering On the Autoloader and Host

Connecting the Autoloader

Verifying the Connection

Front Panel Overview

The autoloader contains six slots in a removable magazine and three internal slots. The front panel is the control device for the autoloader.

Back Panel Overview

This illustration shows the autoloader with the remote management card.

Choose a location that has adequate clearance around the door and rear cables. When installing autoloaders into a rack without threaded screw holes, use

the clip nut template to install clip

nuts for the mounting rails and spacer brackets. Install the mounting rails, brackets, tray, and autoloader. Refer to the autoloader user manual for additional rackmounting instructions.

Remove the internal packaging by opening the door. Install the pull-out information tab into the slot on the front of the autoloader.

Install a SCSI host bus adapter card and driver compatible with the autoloader. While the host computer system is powered up, install the driver. After installing the driver, power off the host system and install the SCSI host bus adapter card. Refer to documentation included with the SCSI bus adapter card for more information on installation.

1 Terminator

2 Category 5 ethernet cable

(optional for RMC only)

3 SCSI jumper cable

4 SCSI interface cable to host

Connect the power cord from the back of the autoloader into a grounded outlet. Press the standby switch on the front of the autoloader to power it on. After the power-up test completes (approximately 1 minute), you will see the default Home screen on the front panel display. Power on the host and additional peripherals.

Verify that your backup software package is compatible with your autoloader and that it is properly installed. Most backup software packages require an additional module to communicate with the autoloader robotics. Install the HP Library & Tape Tools diagnostic utility available at http://www.hp.com/support/autoloader to ensure the host computer is connected to the autoloader, as well as to diagnose problems.

1 Controller Card

2 Power Supply

3 Remote Management

Card (optional)

4 Drive Module

Preparing the Host for Installation

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Frequently Asked Questions

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