HP SURESTORE 10/588 User Manual

StorageTek

Printing History

New editions of this guide incorporate all material updated since the previous edition. The manual printing date and part number indicate the current edition. The printing date changes when a new edition is printed. (Minor corrections and updates incorporated at reprint do not cause the date to change.)

1 November 1997 Edition 1 23 February 1998 Edition 2 15 May 1999 Edition 3

List of Pages

Document Title: A4845A LSM Hardware Operator’s Guide

Manufacturing Doc PN: A4845-96014

Customer Doc PN: A4845-90000

Vendor PN: 95762

Edition 1: 1 November 1997, EC 83907

Edition 2: 23 February 1998, EC 83963, KIT PN 80967

Edition 3: 15 May 1999, EC 53855, KIT PN 14691

This document contains 92 pages:

Section Disposition

Cover Replace Blank Page entire Title Page guide Copyright iii through xxii 1-1 through 1-10 2-1 through 2-10 3-1 through 3-22 4-1 through 4-8 A-1 through A-10 Glossary-1 through Glossary-2 Index-1 through Index-4 Reader’s Comment Form Business Reply Mailer Blank Page Back Cover

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Regulatory Statements

■ FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

(USA)

Note: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy.

If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures necessary to correct the interference.

Hewlett-Packard’s device certification tests were conducted with HP computer systems and HP shielded cables, such as those received with your product. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables used with this device must be properly shielded to comply with the requirements of the FCC.

■ IEC Statement (Worldwide)

Note: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause

radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

■ EMC Statement (Canada)

Note: This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirement of the Canadian

Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouelleur du Canada.

■ General Approval (U.K.)

Note: The Hewlett-Packard A4845A DLT Library is approved under approval

number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to Public Telecommunication Systems in the U.K.

Regulatory Statements

■ Herstellerbescheinigung (Germany)

Note: Diese Information steht im Zusammenhang mit den Anforderungen der

Maschinenlärm information sverordnung vom 18 Januar 1991.

• Schalldruckpegel Lp # 70 dB(A)

• Am Arbeitsplatz

• Normaler Betrieb

• Nach ISO 7779:1988/EN 27779:1991 (Typprüfung)

■ VCCI Class A (Japan)

Note: This equipment is in the Class A category information technology

equipment based on the rules of Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). When used in a residential area, radio interference may be caused. In this case, user may be required to take appropriate corrective actions.

Consequently, when used in residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be caused to radios and TV receivers, etc. Read the instructions for correct handling.

■ Harmonics Conformance (Japan)

This product conforms Power Line Harmonics guidelines for the User’s manual display. No product labeling required for JAPAN.

■ Taiwan Warning Label Statement

The following is the warning label statement from Taiwan, R.O.C.:

Regulatory Statements

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Regulatory Statements

■ European Compliance Statement

The following is the compliance statement from Europe:

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014

Manufacturer’s Name:Hewlett-P ackard Company

Enterprise Storage Solutions Division

Manufacturer’s Address:8000 Foothill s Blvd.

Roseville, CA 95747 USA

declares, that the product

Product Name: Automated Tape Library Model 10/588 or

HP SureStore E Tape Library 10/588

Order Number:A4845A Product Options:all

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety: IEC 950:1991 + A1, A2, A3, A4 / EN 60950:1992 + A1, A2, A3, A4

GB 4943-1 995 IEC 825-1:1993 / EN 60825-1:1993, Class 1

EMC: CISPR 22:1993 +A1, A2 / EN 55022:1994+A1, A2 - Class A

GB 9254-1 988 EN 50082-1:1992

IEC 801-2:1991 / prEN 55024-2:1992,4 kV CD, 8 kV AD IEC 801-3:1984 / prEN 55024-3:1991,3 V/m IEC 801-4:1988 / prEN 55024-4:1993,0.5 kV Signal Lines

1 kV Power Lines IEC 1000-3-2:1995 / EN 61000-3-2:1995, Class D, Harmonics IEC 1000-3-3:1994 / EN 61000-3-3:1995, Flicker

Supplementary Information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage

Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and carries the CE marking accordingly. The Product was tested in a typical configuration with multiple PC based SCSI emulators.

Roseville, April 8, 1999

European Contact: Your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH,

Department HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Straße 130, D-71034 Böblingen (FAX: + 49-7031-14-3143)

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Contents

List of Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Regulatory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

IEC Statement (Worldwide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

EMC Statement (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

General Approval (U.K.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Herstellerbescheinigung (Germany) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

VCCI Class A (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Harmonics Conformance (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Taiwan Warning Label Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

European Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvii

Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

Important Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xviii

Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xviii

Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xix

Internal Code License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Library Storage Module Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Storage Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Cartridge Access Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Contents

Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

LSM Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Controlling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Library Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

Automated Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

AUTO CLEAN Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Controls, Indicators, and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

LSM Operator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Setting the SCSI Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Setting Cleaning Cartridge Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

Operating the LSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Powering On or IPLing the LSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Powering Off the LSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Operating in Automated Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Entering Cartridges through the CAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Ejecting Cartridges through the CAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Replacing the Cleaning Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Operating in Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Opening the LSM Front Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Moving the Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Locating a Cartridge in the Storage Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Removing a Cartridge from the Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Mounting a DLT Cartridge into a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Mounting a Cartridge into a 9840 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Dismounting a Cartridge from a DLT Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Dismounting a Cartridge from a 9840 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Returning the LSM to Online Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Preparing Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Handling a Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Inspecting a Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Applying DLT Cartridge Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Applying 9840 Cartridge Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Setting the DLT Write-Protect Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Setting the 9840 Write-Protect Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

Contents

Maintaining Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

Storing Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Supplies and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Ordering DLT Cartridge Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Basic Requirements for Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

DLT Cartridge Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

9840 Cartridge Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7

LSM Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

Agency Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glossary-1

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index-1

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Figures

Figure 1-1. LSM Major External Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Figure 1-2. Robot Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Figure 1-3. Locating Cartridges—Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Figure 1-4. Locating Cartridge-Panels, Columns, Cells, Rows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Figure 2-1. LSM Operator Panel Softkeys, Indicators, and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Figure 2-2. Symbol Definitions for Menu Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Figure 2-3. Setting the SCSI Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Figure 2-4. Setting the Cleaning Cartridge Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

Figure 2-5. Power Switch Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

Figure 3-1. DLT Handle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Figure 3-2. Entering DLT or 9840 Cartridges through the Cartridge Access Port . . . . . . .3-4

Figure 3-3. Opening Access Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Figure 3-4. Raising and Lowering the Z Carriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Figure 3-5. Rotating the Z Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

Figure 3-6. Locating Cartridges—Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Figure 3-7. Locating Cartridges—Panels, Cells, Rows, Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Figure 3-8. Diagnostic and Cleaning Cartridge Cell Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Figure 3-9. Extending the Gripper Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

Figure 3-10. Removing a Cartridge from the Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16

Figure 3-11. DLT Handle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18

Figure 3-12. Inserting a DLT Cartridge into a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19

Figure 3-13. Mounting a Cartridge into the 9840 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21

Figure 4-1. Inspecting a DLT Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

Figure 4-2. Inspecting a 9840 Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

Figure 4-3. Applying DLT Cartridge Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Figure 4-4. Applying 9840 Cartridge labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Figure 4-5. Setting the DLT Write-Protect Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Figure 4-6. Setting the 9840 Write-Protect Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

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Tables

Table 1-1. LSM Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Table A-1. Supplies and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Table A-2. EDP DLT Cartridge Label Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Table A-3. Basic Requirements for DLT Cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Table A-4. 9840 Cartridge Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Table A-5. DLT Cartridge Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

Table A-6. 9840 Cartridge Environmental Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7

Table A-7. LSM Dimensions and Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

Table A-8. LSM Main Power Distriution Unit Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

Table A-9. LSM Second Power Distribuition Unit Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9

Table A-10. LSM Environmental Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9

Table A-11. Agency Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10

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About This Guide

This guide describes how to operate the A4845A Library Storage Module (LSM). Most of the information pertains to hardware. For LSM management software information and drive information, refer to the publications that pertain to these specific topics.

This guide is intended primarily for data center operators who operate the LSM. System programmers and computer system administrators might also find the information in this guide useful.

■ Organization

This guide has four chapters and one appendix:

Chapter 1 “General Information” describes the LSM hardware.

Chapter 2 “Controls, Indicators, and Configuration” shows the locations of

the power switch and operator panel, and describes the functions of the softkeys, indicators, and display. This chapter also shows how to set the SCSI robotic address and maximum usage count for the cleaning cartridge.

Chapter 3 “Operating the LSM” contains the procedures to operate the

LSM. The procedures include how to power on and power off the units, perform automated operations (enter and eject a cartridge through the cartridge access port), and perform manual operations (mount and dismount cartridges).

Chapter 4 “Cartridges” describes how to prepare, inspect, store, and clean

cartridges.

Appendix A “Specifications” lists basic supplies and accessories,

specifications, and agency certifications.

A glossary of relevant terms and acronyms and an index are located after the appendix. A Reader Comment Form at the back of the guide is for communicating suggestions or requests for change. We encourage and appreciate reader feedback.

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■ Important Messages

This guide contains important messages that must be read carefully and

followed:

Note A note calls attention to information that can be helpful in

understanding the operation of the product. A note usually, but not always, follows the information to which it relates.

CAUTION A caution calls attention to an operating procedure or practice

that could result in damage to the product if not correctly performed. Do not proceed beyond this caution until you fully understand and meet the indicated conditions. A caution usually precedes the information to which it relates.

WARNING A warning calls attention to a procedure or practice that could

result in personal injury if not correctly performed. Do not proceed beyond this warning until you fully understand and meet the indicated conditions. A warning always precedes the information to which it relates.

■ Related Publications

The following list contains the names and order numbers of publications that

provide additional information about the LSM, the cartridge subsystems, and

cartridge tapes.

Name Product Number

Quantum DLT 7000 Tape Drive Product Manual KT-TH6XB-EW Quantum DLT 4000 Tape Drive Product Manual KT-TH5XA-TE

9840 Tape Drive User’s Reference Manual 95739

■ Servicing

Any servicing, adjustment, maintenance or repair must be performed only by

authorized service-trained personnel.

■ Warranty

If you have any questions about the warranty for this product, contact your

dealer or your local Hewlett-Packard sales representative.

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■ Grounding

The computer in which this product is installed is a safety class I product and has a protective earthing terminal. There must be an uninterruptible safety earth ground from the main power source to the product’s input wiring terminals, power cord or supplied power cord set. Whenever it is likely that the protection has been impaired, disconnect the power cord until the ground has been restored.

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■ Internal Code License

The following is the internal code license from StorageTek:

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General Information

This chapter describes the hardware components of the A4845A Library Storage Module (LSM). For LSM management software information and drive information, refer to the publications that pertain to these specific topics.

The LSM is the hardware component in an automated cartridge system. An automated cartridge system is a removable media, robotic system that mounts cartridges into a storage cell or into a drive for read/write operations. Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2 show the major components of an LSM, described in the following pages.

■ Library Storage Module Components

The LSM has four major, internal components:

• A robot

• Storage cells for 224 to 588 cartridges

• A cartridge access port (CAP) that holds up to 14 cartridges

• Drives

Robot

The robot moves cartridges between storage cells and drives when the LSM management software makes a request to move cartridges. The robot consists mainly of the Z column assembly and the hand. Figure 1-2 shows the robot components.

The Z column assembly contains a Z column and Z carriage. The Z column attaches to the floor and ceiling of the LSM. The Z column rotates almost 360 degrees to allow access to all the cells in the LSM.

The hand mounts to the Z carriage. The Z carriage moves the hand vertically up and down the Z column to storage cells, drives, or the CAP.

A camera located on the hand reads the cartridge volume serial numbers (VOLSERs) during audits, but is not used to locate cartridges during robotic moves. The camera does not read the VOLSERs of cartridges in the drives. If you manually replace a cartridge in a drive, the host memory will retain the previous VOLSER. You must request a host update using the LSM management software to add the information to the host memory.

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Library Storage Module Components

Figure 1-1. LSM Major External Components

OPERATOR PANEL

CARTRIDGE ACCESS PORT (CAP)

DOOR LATCHES

EXPANSION DOOR (OPTIONAL)

RIGHT FRONT DOOR

POWER SWITCH LOCATION

An audit occurs when:

• You power on the LSM.

• You open and close an LSM door.

• You perform an initial program load (IPL) on the LSM.

• You make a request using the LSM management software.

DRIVES (INSIDE LSM)

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Figure 1-2. Robot Components

CAMERA

HAND

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Z MOTOR

THETA MOTOR

Z CARRIAGE

Z COLUMN

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Library Storage Module Components

Storage Cells

The LSM is configured by panel, column, row, and cell, so that the LSM

management software can locate a cartridge. The LSM contains storage cells for

224 to 588 cartridges, excluding the CAP cells. The number of cells is

determined by the number of drives installed and whether the LSM has the

standard left front door or the expansion door. The expansion door provides

additional storage space for 168 cartridges. Arrays can be installed above the

drives if fewer than 10 drives are installed.

Cartridges are stored in cell arrays that hold 14 cartridges. The cell arrays are

stacked in columns and the columns are arranged in a circle around the robot

assembly. Each column can hold 42 cartridges.

Table 1-1 lists LSM storage cell capacities. Figure 1-3 and Figure 1-4 show cell

locations for an LSM with the base unit, expansion door, and maximum number

of drives installed.

Note: The two cells located next to drive 4 are designated cleaning cartridge

cells if you have the AUTO CLEAN feature enabled. as described in

“AUTO CLEAN Feature” at the end of this chapter. If you do not, you

must leave those cells empty. You can use the View Config section of

Figure 2-4 in Chapter 2 to determine whether the feature is enabled.

The array targets are used for robotic calibration during IPL.

The drive and CAP locations are not used to store cartridges.

If the LSM loses power while the hand contains a cartridge, the hand will place the cartridge into the empty/dropoff cell.

Table 1-1. LSM Capacity

Expansion Door, Panel 3

Yes 0,1,2,3 1 to 3 2 588

No 0,1,2 1 to 3 2 420

Panels Available

1,2 1 to 3 2 252

Drives Installed

4 to 6 1 574

7 to 10 0 560

4 to 6 1 406

7 to 10 0 392

4 to 6 1 238

7 to 10 0 224

14-Pack Arrays above drives

Total Cartridges

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Figure 1-3. Locating Cartridges—Top View

Library Storage Module Components

COLUMN 0

PANEL 0

COLUMN 0

PANEL 1

PANEL 2

PANEL 3

COLUMN 0

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