HP SURESTORE 20/700 User Manual

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Printing history

New editions of this manual 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 change this date.)

Manufacturing part number: 313811901 (Rev A)

Edition 1: December 1999:

Initial printing.

Edition 2: August 2000:

Revised information for new library firmware and added information for the Web-Based Library Administrator.

Edition 3: November 2000:

Added information for HP Ultrium tape drives and cartridges.

Edition 6: May 2002:

Revised information for new

library firmware.

Edition 4: October 2001:

Added information for supported drives and media, and customer support information.

Edition 5: January 2002:

General printing. Released manual to coincide with 10/180 User’s Guide.

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Warranty

Note See Appendix C for more information

about support and service.

HP Product: HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 Duration of limited warranty: One Year

1. HP warrants HP hardware, accessories, and

supplies against defects in materials and workmanship for the period specified above. If Hewlett-Packard receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, Hewlett-Packard will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective. Replacement products may be either new or like-new.

2. HP warrants that HP software will not fail to

execute its programming instructions, for the period specified above, due to defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used. If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, HP will replace software media that does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects.

3. HP does not warrant that the operation of HP

products will be uninterrupted or error free. If HP is unable, within a reasonable time, to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted, customer will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of the product.

4. HP products may contain remanufactured parts

equivalent to new in performance or may have been subject to incidental use.

5. The warranty period begins on the date of

delivery or on the date of installation if installed by HP. If customer schedules or delays HP installation more than 30 days after delivery, warranty begins on the 31st day from delivery.

6. Warranty does not apply to defects resulting from

(a) improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration, (b) software, interfacing, parts or supplies not supplied by HP, (c) unauthorized modification or misuse, (d) operation outside of

the published environmental specifications for the products, or (e) improper site preparation or maintenance.

7. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE

ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

8. HP will be liable for damage to tangible property

per incident up to the greater of $300,000 or the actual amount paid for the product that is the subject of the claim, and for damages for bodily injury or death, to the extent that all such damages are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have been directly caused by a defective HP product.

9. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE

REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE THE CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.

Updates

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

www.hp.com/go/support

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Typographical conventions and terms

Bold: Menu choices and screens on the

library.

[Bold]: Buttons to press on the library.

Emphasis: Draws attention to items within

text.

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.

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In this manual

Chapter 1 Getting started: Describes tape

library hardware, operating modes, the Auto Clean features, and the Web-Based Library Administrator.

Chapter 2 Controls and Indicators: Shows

the locations of the power switch and operations panel, and describes the functions of the buttons, indicators, and display screens.

Chapter 3 Configuration: Describes how to

power on and configure the library and drives through the operator panel.

Chapter 4 Library Operation: Describes the

procedures for operating the library in automated and manual modes, and explains how to load cartridges through the CAP, power off the library, and manually load and unload tape cartridges.

Appendix D Safety and Regulatory

Information: Includes safety,

regulatory and certification information for the library.

Glossary Glossary of terms: Includes

technical terms used in this manual.

Appendix A Drives and Media: Describes

drive and media specifications, using tape cartridges, and troubleshooting drives and tape cartridges for HP Ultrium LTO, DLT, and 9840 drive technologies.

Appendix B Library Elements and Diagrams:

Includes maps of all SCSI elements and panel, row, and column locations for library cells.

Appendix C Customer support: Includes

support information for the library.

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Notice 2 Printing history 2 Warranty 3 Updates 3 Typographical conventions and terms 4 In this manual 5

Chapter 1 Getting Started 13

Tape Library Components 14

Robot 16 Storage Cells 18

Cell Locations 18

Library Capacity 19 Reserved Cells 24 Cartridge Access Port 26 Drives 26

Additional Components 28

Web-Based Library Administrator (WBLA) 28 Tape Library Safety Features 28 Controlling Software 28

Library Operating Modes 29

Automated Mode 29 Manual Mode 29

Auto Clean Feature 30 Accessory Bin 31

contents

Chapter 2 Controls and Indicators 33

Operator Panel 34

Indicators 38

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Buttons 38 Display Screens 39

Library Status 41 FSC (Fault Symptom Code) Logs 43 CAP Contents 44 Drive Information 45 Cleaning Information 46 Diagnostic Tests 48 Version Information 49 Configuration Menu 50 Library Configuration 51 Library SCSI Interface Configuration 52 Drive Configuration 53 Network Configuration 54 Personality Module 55 Web Password 56 Display Information 56

Operations Overview 57

Library Power Switch 60 Tape Drive Power Switches 63

Chapter 3 Configuration 65

Enabling Auto Clean 66 Powering on the Library 68 Initializing and Resetting the Library 69

Re-initializing the Library 69 Resetting the Library 69

Entering Configuration Data 70

Operator Panel Entry 70

Library Entries 70 Drive Entries 76 Network Entries 79 Screen Characteristics 87 Cleaning Cartridge Warning Count 88 Web-Based Library Administrator (WBLA) 90

Loading Tapes into the Library 91

Chapter 4 Library Operation 93

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Operating in Automated Mode 94

Monitoring Status Information 94

CAP Status 96 Library Status 97 Web Status 97 Drive Status 98 Drive Information 99 CAP Magazine Status 99 CAP States 100 Cleaning Cartridge Usage Count 101

Library Personality Information 102 Exporting Cleaning Cartridges through the CAP 104 Importing Cleaning Cartridges through the CAP 105 Importing Data Cartridges through the CAP 107 Exporting Data Cartridges through the CAP 112 Manually Cleaning a Drive 112 Reviewing FSC Logs 114 Running Diagnostic Tests 115

Running Drive Diagnostic Tests 116

Running a Get-Put Loop 117

Operating in Demo Mode 118

Powering off the Library 120 Manual Operation 121

Opening the Library Front Doors 122 Moving the Robot 124

Raising and Lowering the Hand-camera Assembly 125

Rotating the Z-column 126 Locating a Cartridge in the Storage Cells 127 Removing a Cartridge from the Hand 127 Loading/Unloading Cartridges Manually 131

Loading a Cartridge into a DLT Drive 131

Unloading a Cartridge from a DLT Drive 135

Loading a Cartridge into an Ultrium Drive 136

Unloading a Cartridge from an Ultrium Drive 138

Loading a Cartridge into a 9840 Drive 139

Unloading a Cartridge from a 9840 Drive 141 Returning the Library to Online Status 142

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Appendix A Drives and Media 143

Appendix Overview 143 General Usage 144

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Other Precautions 144 Mixed Media 146 Media Migration 146

HP Library & Tape Tools 146 Service Providers 148

HP Ultrium Drives and Tape Cartridges 149

HP Ultrium Drive and Media Specifications 149 Using HP Ultrium Cartridges 152

Maintaining Ultrium Cartridges 152 Write-Protecting Ultrium Cartridges 153 Using Ultrium Cartridge Bar Code Labels 154 Using Ultrium Cleaning Cartridges 157

Troubleshooting HP Ultrium Drives 158

Rewinding/Removing a Stuck Tape 158 Ultrium Cleaning Issues 159 LTO-Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM) Issues 160

DLT Drives and Tape Cartridges 161

DLT Drive and Media Specifications 162 Using DLT Tape Cartridges 164

Inspecting DLT Cartridges 164 Write-Protecting DLT Cartridges 167 Using DLT Cartridge Bar Code Labels 168 Using DLT Cleaning Cartridges 170

Troubleshooting DLT Drives 171

Rewinding/Removing a Stuck Tape 171 DLT Cleaning Issues 172 Cleaning Light Issues 172 Media Issues 174

9840 Drives and Tape Cartridges 175

9840 Drive and Media Specifications 175 Using 9840 Tape Cartridges 178

Maintaining 9840 Cartridges 179 Write-Protecting 9840 Cartridges 180 Using 9840 Cartridge Bar Code Labels 181 Using 9840 Cleaning Cartridges 181

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Troubleshooting 9840 Drives 182

Appendix B Library Elements and Diagrams 185

Appendix Overview 185

Appendix C Customer Support 191

Registering Your Product 191 Supplies and Accessories 192

Ordering Tape Cartridges 193

Tape Cartridges 193 Ordering Bar Code Labels 195

Ultrium Bar Code Labels 195

DLT Bar Code Labels 196

9840 Bar Code Labels 197

Information Needed for Support 198

Backup Software Support 198

Appendix D Safety & Regulatory Information 199

Rack Safety and Precautions 199 Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention 201 Regulatory Notices 202

FCC Compliance Statement 202 CISPR 22 and EN55022 Warning 202 Japanese Compliance Statement 203 Taiwan Warning Label Statement 203

Internal Code License Statement 204

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Getting Started

This chapter describes the hardware components of the library, the cell locations for cartridge tapes, and the two library operating modes (automatic and manual). For software information and drive information, refer to the publications that pertain to these specific topics.

The library is a robotic system that mounts cartridges into a storage cell or into a drive for read/write operations. It also moves cartridges from the cartridge access port (CAP) to storage cell or from cell to cell. Figure 1 on page 15 through Figure 4 on page 22 show the major components of the library, described in the following pages.

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Tape Library Components

The tape library has four major components:

■ A robot, which mounts and dismounts cartridges

■ Storage cells for 228 to 690 cartridges

■ A CAP that holds up to 20 cartridges in four magazines, with an optional

second CAP that holds the same number of cartridges

■ Drives, which perform read/write operations

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Figure 1 Library Major External Components

Chapter 1

H_65081

1 Optional expansion frame 5 Operator Panel

2 Rear door 6 Optional CAP B (shown closed)

3 Drive access door 7 Standard CAP A (shown open)

4 Right door 8 Left access door

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Robot

The robot moves cartridges between storage cells, between cells and tape drives, and between the CAP and cells. The robot consists of the Z-column assembly (vertical motion), the theta mechanism (lateral motion), and the hand-camera assembly. Figure 2 on page 17 shows these robot components.

The Z- col u mn a sse m bly c onta ins a Z-c olu m n a n d Z- c arria g e. The Z-co l um n attaches to the floor and ceiling of the tape library. The Z-column can rotate almost 360 degrees to enable access to all the cells in the tape library.

The hand-camera assembly, which is attached to the Z-carriage, grasps and releases cartridges. The Z-carriage moves the hand up and down the Z-column to storage cells, drives, or the CAP.

The camera, which is on the hand, is active only during a library audit. An audit occurs when you:

■ Power-on the tape library.

■ Open and close the left access library door.

■ Make a request from your backup application software to audit the tape

library.

During an audit, the camera reads the location and volume serial number (VOLSER) of each cartridge in the storage cells and reserved cells. Since this information is stored in the library’s memory, the library does not rely on the camera to read cartridge locations or VOLSERs during mount and dismount operations.

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Figure 2 Robot Components

Chapter 1

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1 Z-motor 3 Hand-camera assembly

2 Z-column 4 Z-carriage

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Storage Cells

The library contains storage cells for 228 to 690 cartridges, excluding the CAP cells. The number of cells is determined by how many drives are installed and whether the tape library has the standard rear window panel or the expansion frame. The expansion frame provides additional storage cells for 294 cartridges.

Cell Locations

Cartridges are stored in cell arrays that hold six cartridges. Cell arrays are stacked in columns and these columns are arranged in a circle around the robot assembly. Columns can hold up to 42 cartridges.

Table 1 on page 20 lists tape library storage capacities. Figure 3 on page 21

through Figure 4 on page 22 show cell locations for the 20/700 tape library in its various configurations.

Note The following statements apply to cell locations:

1. The library uses array targets for robotic calibration during an Initial Program Load (IPL).

2. Never put data cartridges in the reserved cells (refer to Figure 3 on page 21 for more information). If you do not want to store diagnostic and/or cleaning tapes in these cells, you must leave them empty.

3. The library does not use the drive and CAP locations to store cartridges.

4. The robot uses the swap cell (the top-most cell in the reserved area) for intransit cartridges, to place a cartridge that is left in the hand-camera assembly when a power failure occurs, or to perform a swap operation.

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Library Capacity

Table 1 on page 20 lists the library storage capacities. Although library

capacity is automatically configured when you bring the library online, check the operator panel to be sure that the capacity information is accurate.

Note HP is transitioning the HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700

(product number A5597A) to allow for a new feature. This feature will make it possible to couple two 20/700 libraries together, allowing tape cartridges to be exchanged between the libraries. As a result, we are transitioning to a new product number, A5597B. Until this feature is available and installed, the display on your library status screen will continue to identify the library as “A5597A”. In the future, if you choose to use this feature, your library will then be identified as “A5597B”.

To determine whether your library is an A5597A or A5597B, refer to the regulatory label on your unit.

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Table 1 Tape Library Capacity

Second

Expansion Frame

Expansion FrameExpansion Frame

Second Second

Drive

Drive Drive

Column

ColumnColumn

Drives Installed

Drives Installed Drives Installed

(Maximum)

(Maximum)(Maximum)

Panel 2

Panel 2 Panel 2

Access

AccessAccess

Total Data

Total Data Total Data

Cartridge

Cartridge Cartridge

1.1.

Cells

CellsCells

Reserved

Reserved Reserved

2.2.

Cells

CellsCells

No 10 DLT/Ultrium or

Entire 690 12

6 9840 + 1 DLT or

Yes

(Full)

Yes 20 DLT/Ultrium or

1 Ultrium

Entire 630 12 12 9840 + 2 DLT or 2 Ultrium

No 10 DLT/Ultrium or

Entire 396 12 6 9840 + 1 DLT or

(2/3)

Yes 20 DLT/Ultrium or

1 Ultrium

Entire 336 12 12 9840 + 2 DLT or 2 Ultrium

No 10 DLT/Ultrium or

Partial 228 12 6 9840 + 1 DLT or

(1/3)

Yes 20 DLT/Ultrium or

1 Ultrium

Partial l68 12 12 9840 + 2 DLT or 2 Ultrium

1. 1.

These numbers do not include cells in the CAP or the reserved area.

These numbers do not include cells in the CAP or the reserved area.These numbers do not include cells in the CAP or the reserved area.

2 .

2 . 2 .

The reserved cells are composed of one swap cell and 11 cleaning and/or diagnostic cartridge slots.

The reserved cells are composed of one swap cell and 11 cleaning and/or diagnostic cartridge slots. The reserved cells are composed of one swap cell and 11 cleaning and/or diagnostic cartridge slots.

They are shown in

They are shown in They are shown in

Figure 5 on page 25.

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Figure 3 Locating Cartridges - Top View

Chapter 1

567

C 65127

1 1/3 capacity (partial access to Panel 2) 5 Drive column 1 (optional)

2 2/3 capacity (entire access to Panel 2) 6 CAP B (optional)

3 Full capacity (with optional expansion frame) 7 CAP A

4 Drive column 0 8 Panel 12

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Figure 4 Locating Cartridges - Panels, Cells, Rows

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Table 2 Locating Cartridges - Panels, Cells, Rows (continued from Figure 4 on

page 22

)

1 228 cartridge cell configuration 4 Optional second CAP

Note: The optional second CAP replaces the

front window.

2 396 cartridge cell configuration 5 Optional second drive column

Note: The optional second drive column

replaces the 60 shaded cells.

3 Expansion frame

Note: 690 cartridge cell configuration

equals 396 cartridge cell configuration plus an expansion frame.

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Reserved Cells

Figure 5 on page 25 shows the cells reserved for swapping cartridges and for

diagnostic and cleaning cartridges. The top cell is the swap cell, which is reserved for in-transit cartridges. Do not place any cartridges into this cell. You may place any type of cleaning or diagnostic cartridges into the other 11 cells.

Note Loading cleaning cartridges into any of these 11 cells enables

Auto Clean upon the next IPL.

Caution System degradation: Do not insert data cartridges into these

reserved cells. The host software will not find these cartridges.

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Figure 5 Reserved Cell Locations

DRIVE

COLUMN 1

Chapter 1

CAP ACAP B

C 65136

1 Location of reserved cells 3 Diagnostic and cleaning cartridges

2 Swap cell (leave empty)

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Cartridge Access Port

A cartridge access port (CAP) is the location where you add cartridges to or remove cartridges from a library without interrupting normal cartridge mounts and dismounts by the robot. The library may have an optional, second CAP. Both CAPs are located on the left front door.

The CAP magazine is designed for easy loading. You can access the magazine by simply pulling down on the magazine handle and adding cartridges. Or, you can remove the magazine by lifting it out, load the cells, and place the magazine back into the CAP. Snap-on cartridge retention covers allow you to keep cartridges in place when transporting magazines.

For detailed procedures, refer to Importing Data Cartridges through the CAP on page 107 and Library Operation on page 93.

Drives

Note For drive and media information specific to your drive

The library can contain the following drive types:

■ HP Ultrium

technology, refer to Drives and Media on page 143.

■ Digital Linear Tape (DLT) 8000

■ 9840

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The maximum number of DLT or Ultrium drives is 20. The maximum number of 9840 drives is 12.

As an operator, you might have to:

■ Configure a drive in a library; refer to Drive Entries on page 76.

■ Check drive status information; refer to Drive Status on page 98.

■ Manually mount a cartridge to a drive or dismount a cartridge from a

drive; refer to Loading/Unloading Cartridges Manually on page 131.

Note During typical operation (or automated mode), the library’s

robotic hand-camera assembly automatically places a cartridge into the drive or removes a cartridge from the drive when a command is sent from the host software.

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Additional Components

Web-Based Library Administrator (WBLA)

The Web-Based Library Administrator (WBLA) incorporates a web interface to the library. To use this feature, you will need a personal computer attached to the library’s Ethernet port. This enables you to:

■ “View” the library interior and visually check the status of tapes, drives,

and CAP

■ Initiate diagnostic tests on the library from the personal computer

■ Make configuration changes or additions

Consult the Web-Based Library Administrator Online Help CD that shipped with your library for more information.

Tape Library Safety Features

Safety features are incorporated into the tape library. If the left access door is opened, an electrical interlock removes power from the robot assembly.

Behind the right front door, covers are placed over the logic card, the AC power supply, and the DC power supply to prevent you from coming into contact with hazardous voltages and sensitive electronics.

Controlling Software

Controlling software, within the client/server, requests tape read and write operations to the drives and robotic move operations for the tape library robotic components. Software determines where the cartridge is located by tracking the VOLSER and cell location during audits, then allocates which drive receives the cartridge. For specific information, refer to your software publications.

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Library Operating Modes

An operating mode is the manner in which a tape library and the controlling software (also referred to as the customer’s server software) interact. A library can operate in either automated mode or manual mode.

Automated Mode

Automated mode is the normal operating mode of the tape library. The controlling software instructs the robot to move the cartridge among the storage cells, drives, and CAP without operator intervention. Your tasks may include:

■ Monitoring the tape library operator display for messages

■ Importing a cartridge through the CAP

■ Exporting a cartridge through the CAP

■ Replacing a cleaning cartridge

Refer to Library Operation on page 93 for the procedures.

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Manual Mode

Manual mode refers to the tape library being inactive. Your tasks may include:

■ Opening the tape library doors

■ Moving the robot

■ Locating a cartridge

■ Removing a cartridge from the hand

■ Mounting a cartridge into a drive

■ Dismounting a cartridge from a drive

Refer to Library Operation on page 93 for the procedures.

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Auto Clean Feature

Note Ensure your backup software supports this feature before

Drives occasionally need to be cleaned to prevent read/write errors.

The Auto Clean feature is enabled when your tape library is initializing and detects cleaning cartridges in the reserved cells. When a drive requires cleaning while Auto Clean is enabled, the robot will receive a software message telling it to retrieve a cleaning cartridge and place it into the drive.

If Auto Clean is not enabled, you must manually import a cleaning cartridge for the drive that requires cleaning. The Clean Drive request appears on the operator panel’s display.

Refer to For cleaning cartridge information specific to your drive type, see

Drives and Media on page 135. on page 88 for more information and

procedures.

Note For cleaning cartridge information specific to your drive

enabling.

technology, see Drives and Media on page 143.

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Accessory Bin

Chapter 1

You may use the internal 13U (0.57 m [22.75 in.] x 0.48 m [19 in.]) accessory bin, located in the rack behind the right front door, for additional equipment. Refer to Rack Safety and Precautions on page 199 for precautions you must follow before installing equipment in this area.

Power cable space is provided in the cutout area of the rear door.

Note Heat within rack area: Cooling considerations should be made

based upon the power dissipation within the rack space, as well as the external library room ambient conditions. Cooling must be provided for moderate power dissipation within the rack space.

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Controls and Indicators

This chapter describes the functions of the library operator panel, the library power switch, and provides samples of displays you could see on the operator panel display. It also lists tasks you can perform through the use of the operator panel.

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Operator Panel

The operator panel, recessed into the library’s rack door, contains buttons, indicators, and a graphic display. Figure 6 on page 36 shows the panel and

Table 3 on page 37 describes each item.

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Use the operator panel to:

■ Monitor current information about the CAPs, configuration, drives, doors,

drive cleaning, hardware and software versions, personality, and library status

■ Help resolve library problems

■ If an error occurs, the display shows a fault symptom code (FSC), which

you can give to a service representative to help resolve problems. Write down the FSC as soon as it is displayed.

■ Set library, network, and drive configurations

■ Rotate the CAPs

■ Replace drive cleaning cartridges and set cleaning cartridge warning

count

■ Run library and drive tests

■ Reset the library (start an initial program load [IPL])

For specific task instructions, refer to Configuration on page 65 and Library

Operation on page 93.

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Figure 6 Operator Panel Display, Controls, and Indicators

LIBRAR Y

ACTIVE

CAP

45 6 78

SERVICE

REQUIRED

OPENOPEN

CAP

ME N U SELE CT

RESE T

C 6508

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Table 3 Operator Panel Display, Controls, and Indicators (continued from

Figure 6 on page 36)

1 Service Required indicator is steadily red

when human intervention is required.

7 [RESET] button, located behind the right front

door, starts an IPL.

Chapter 2

2 Library Active indicator flashes green when

the library is operational.

3 Open indicator is steadily amber when the

CAP is open for you to import or remove cartridges.

4 [CAP A] open button rotates CAP A for you

to access the magazines.

5 [CAP B] open button rotates CAP B for you

to access the magazines.

6 [MENU] button initially places you into the

Main Menu screen; subsequently, it returns you to a previously selected screen.

8 Arrow down button moves the cursor down

the display screen or decrements an underscored value.

9 [SELECT] button selects an item on a menu; it

also saves the currently underscored value and moves the cursor to the next field.

10 Arrow up button moves the cursor up the

display screen; it also increments a value underscored on the screen.

11 Graphic display screen shows current

information, FSCs, and allows input from menus.

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Indicators

Buttons

Three indicators provide basic status information: Library Active, Service Required, and Open. Refer to Table 3 on page 37 for details about these

indicators.

Note When the Service Required indicator is on, contact your service

provider.

Seven buttons are provided on the operator panel: [CAP A], [CAP B], [RESET], [MENU], [SELECT], and the up and down arrows. The [CAP] and [RESET] buttons let you directly manipulate the library; the remaining four buttons let you manipulate the menus and underscored values on the graphic display. Refer to Figure 6 on page 36 and Table 3 on page 37 for the location and a description of each button.

Note The up arrow, down arrow, [MENU] and [SELECT] buttons

manipulate only values that are under operator control. As you scroll down or up a list of selections, the cursor underscores these values. (You cannot manipulate values that do not permit underscoring.)

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Display Screens

Screens on the graphic display show current information and allow your input. Information includes:

■ Drive status

■ CAP and CAP magazine status

■ Library status

■ Library capacity

■ Library personality

■ Library features

■ Hardware and software versions

■ SCSI type (single-ended or differential)

■ Cleaning cartridge and Auto Clean status

■ Ethernet ID

■ Error and FSC information

Note HP is transitioning the HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700

Chapter 2

To determine whether your library is an A5597A or A5597B, refer to the regulatory label on your unit.

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Except for CAP status and error or FSC information, these values are set through an automatic configuration process that occurs during an IPL.

Values requiring your input are:

■ Cleaning cartridge warning count

■ SCSI drive configuration:

—SCSI ID

— Bus status (on or off bus)

■ Network configuration:

—Library name

— IP address

—Subnet mask

—Library gateway

■ Library configuration information:

—SCSI ID

— Fast Load enable/disable

—Date/time

■ Display screen brightness and contrast

You can also use the menus to run diagnostic tests.

The following pages describe the library’s primary menus. For instructions on working with specific configuration values, see Operator Panel Entry on page 70.

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Library Status

The Library Status screen is an information-only screen. It is the first screen to appear on the operator panel after an IPL.

Chapter 2

HP A5597A (CODE VERSION X.XX.XX)

CAP (A) CLOSED CAP status

LIBRARY READY Library status

WEB ENABLED Remote access is available through the

COLUMN 0 The status of each drive in a specified

Figure 7 on page 41 shows an example Library Status screen. (For a list of

drive status messages, see Drive Status on page 98.)

Figure 7 Library Initial Status Screen

HP A5597A(CODE VER X.XX.XX)* CAP CLOSED

LIBRARY READY WEB ENABLED

COLUMN 0 00 BUSY 01 BUSY 02 LOADING 03 LOADING 04 EMPTY 05 EMPTY 06 EMPTY 07 --08 --09 ---

Library type and firmware version

Web-Based Library Administrator (WBLA)

drive column

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Note With 3.00 firmware and higher, an asterisk (*) may appear on

the operator panel display. For example, HP A5597A (Code

3.00.xx)*. The asterisk (*) denotes the cleaning cartridge’s life

has expired. To determine which cartridge has expired and to eject the expired cartridge, see For cleaning cartridge

information specific to your drive type, see Drives and Media on page 135. on page 88, and Exporting Data Cartridges through the CAP on page 112.

By pressing the [MENU] button from the Library Status screen, you can display the Main Menu (see Figure 8 on page 42).

Figure 8 Main Menu Screen

MAIN MENU:

FSC LOG CAP CONTENTS DRIVE INFO CLEANING INFO DIAGNOSTICS VERSION INFO CONFIGURATION

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FSC (Fault Symptom Code) Logs

The FSC Logs screen displays the last 20 fault symptom codes (FSCs), the number of occurrences, and the date and time of the last occurrence. The screen may be scrolled (if required) to view all FSCs. For more information,

Reviewing FSC Logs on page 114.

Note Events listed in the log might not be failures. All events are

recorded. FSCs are generated for both library and drive errors.

Chapter 2

Figure 9

.FSC Log Screen

3329 03 DRIVE_00_00 03/01/2001 14:46:14 3304 09 DRIVE_01_00 03/01/2001 14:46:14 30BB 02 NONE 03/01/2001 14:44:01 30BA 02 NONE 03/01/2001 14:44:01 30B9 02 DRIVE_02_00 02/28/2001 09:22:23 30B8 02 NONE 02/28/2001 08:27:14 4487 02 NONE 02/27/2001 16:52:33 3329 03 NONE

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CAP Contents

The CAP Contents screen is an information-only screen. It displays either the VOLSER of a cartridge or status message for each slot in a CAP magazine. The CAP status screen is shown in Figure 10 on page 44.

Note You must scroll down to view the contents of both CAPs.

Figure 10 CAP Status Screen

CAP A CONTENTS

MAGAZINE 1 CONTENTS 200042 57QF43R EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY MAGAZINE 2 CONTENTS EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY

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Drive Information

The Drive Information menu is an information-only screen that lists manufacturing and status information about the selected drive (see Figure 11 on page 45):

VENDOR The manufacturer of the drive

TYPE The drive model

STATUS The drive’s local number and status (see Drive

Status on page 98 for a list of status messages)

SERIAL NUMBER The serial number assigned by the drive’s

manufacturer

INTERFACE TYPE The type of client-to-drive interface (a SCSI

interface)

CODE VERSION The firmware version of the drive

Note See Drive Information on page 99 for instructions on how to

access a drive. For information specific to your drive technology, including troubleshooting, see Drives and Media on page 143.

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Figure 11 Drive Information Menu

DRIVE INFORMATION MENU:

VENDOR: HP TYPE: HP LTO STATUS: 00 EMPTY

SERIAL NUMBER:

XXXXXXXXXX

INTERFACE TYPE:

SCSI I/F

CODE VERSION

X.XX.XX

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Cleaning Information

The Cleaning Info menu provides information about and control of the library’s cleaning cartridges. It enables you to change the warning count for each type of cleaning cartridge. Figure 12 on page 47 shows an example of the Cleaning Info menu:

NUM CLEAN CARTRIDGES

DLT WARN COUNT The number times you want the DLT cleaning

9840 WARN COUNT The number times you want the 9840 cleaning

HP LTO WARN COUNT The number of times you want the Ultrium

EXPORT CARTRIDGES

IMPORT CARTRIDGES

CLEAN CARTRIDGE INFO A path to an information screen that lists all

The total number of cleaning cartridges mounted in the reserved cells within the library

cartridge to be used before the library exports it through the CAP (20 uses)

cartridge to be used before the library exports it through the CAP (100 uses)

cleaning cartridge to be used before the library exports it through the CAP (15 uses)

Note: The Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge

has a maximum of 50 uses.

A procedure for moving cleaning cartridges from the reserved cells to the CAP

A procedure for moving cleaning cartridges from the CAP to the reserved cells

cleaning cartridges in the library

The Cleaning Info menu lets you change the warning count for each type of cleaning cartridge and import/export cleaning cartridges. It also lets you check the number of times a cleaning cartridge has been used. For procedures, see Library Operation on page 93.

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Figure 12 Cleaning Information Menu

CLEANING INFO MENU:

NUM CLEAN CARTRIDGES: 00

DLT WARN COUNT: 0

00 9840 WARN COUNT: 000 HP LTO WARN COUNT: 000

EXPORT CARTRIDGES IMPORT CARTRIDGES

CLEAN CARTIDGE INFO

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Diagnostic Tests

Note Additional diagnostics are available from HP Library & Tape

Tools (see HP Library & Tape Tools on page 146 for more information). Also, for troubleshooting information specific to your drive technology, see Drives and Media on page 143.

All Diagnostic tests except for Clean Drive require the tape library and associated drive to be inactive. The Main Diagnostics Menu (see Figure 13 on page 49) lets you perform the following tests:

■ DRIVE DIAGNOSTICS:

— CLEAN DRIVE. Enables you to clean tape drives.

— MOUNT. Loads test tapes to a drive.

— DISMOUNT. Unloads test tapes from a drive.

— RUN DRIVE CHECK. Determines that the drive is in working order.

— MOUNT/DISMOUNT LOOP. Loads and unloads test tapes from a

drive. You may designate the number of times the tape library goes through the loop.

Note HP does not recommend looping tests excessively.

■ GET-PUT LOOP. Gets a diagnostic tape and returns it to the same location.

You may designate the number of times the tape library goes through the loop.

■ DEMO MODE. Simulates tape library operation.

For more information on using these tests, see Running Diagnostic Tests on page 115.

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Figure 13 Main Diagnostics Menu

MAIN DIAGNOSTICS MENU:

DRIVE DIAGNOSTICS GET/PUT LOOP DEMO MODE

Version Information

The Version Info Menu is an information-only screen (see example in Figure

14 on page 49). It displays the version level of the library’s functional code,

the date the code was completed, and the serial number of the logic card (also referred to as “the MPC card”).

Figure 14 Version Information Menu

VERSION INFO MENU:

HP A5997A

CODE VERSION:

X.XX.XX

CODE BUILT ON:

(MONTH DAY YEAR TIME)

HARDWARE / VERSION

MPC XXXXXXXX

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Configuration Menu

The Main Configuration Menu (see Figure 15 on page 50) allows you access to the configuration menus (library, drive, network) and to the panel display controls. You can access screens that let you view the library personality, perform a feature upgrade, and input a password for a Web interface product.

Figure 15 Configuration Menu

CONFIGURATION MENU

LIBRARY CONFIG DRIVE CONFIG NETWORK CONFIG PERSONALITY MODULE WEB PASSWORD DISPLAY INFO

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Library Configuration

The Lib Config Menu displays library capacity information and lets you modify the library’s configuration.

The screen displays:

LIB SCSI I/F CONFIG Library interface identifier

FAST LOAD Fast Load feature status (on or off)

DATE Current date

TIME Current time

AUTO CLEAN Is Auto Clean enabled?

USER CELLS Number of data storage cells in the library

CAPS Number of CAPs installed

DRIVE COLUMN Number of drive columns installed

EXPANSION FRAME Is an expansion frame installed?

Figure 16 on page 51 shows an example library configuration screen. From

this menu, you may access editing menus for these library settings. See Library

Entries on page 70 for procedures and additional information.

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Figure 16 Library Configuration Menu

LIB CONFIG MENU:

LIB SCSI I/F CONFIG FAST LOAD: OFF DATE: 03/01/2001 TIME: 23:59

AUTO CLEAN: OFF USER CELLS: 336 CAPS: 2 DRIVE COLUMN: 2 EXPANSION FRAME: NO

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Library SCSI Interface Configuration

The Lib SCSI I/F Config Menu lets you view the library’s SCSI type (differential or single-ended) and access an edit menu for the library’s SCSI ID. Figure 17 on page 52 shows an example of this menu.

Figure 17 Library SCSI Interface Configuration Menu

LIB SCSI I/F CONFIG MENU:

SCSI ID: 0

SCSI TYPE: SE/LVD

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Drive Configuration

The Drive Config Menu lets you modify each drive’s configuration. Figure 18 on page 53 shows an example screen. For each drive, the menu displays:

■ Drive position

■ Drive type

■ If the drive path is SCSI, the drive’s SCSI ID and its SCSI bus relationship

with the library.

Sub-menus let you change the SCSI ID and configure whether the drive is on the same SCSI bus as the library. For more information, see Drive Entries on page 76.

Note The cursor position is saved on all screens that list the library’s

drives.

The panel displays 16 lines of data per menu. If your library contains more than eight drives, you must use the down arrow button to scroll to drives 08 and above.

Figure 18 Drive Configuration Menu

SET DRIVE SCSI ID MENU:

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01 HP LTO ID: 02

VALID RANGE 0 - 15

SCROLL UP TO INCR SCROLL DOWN TO DECR

SELECT TO SAVE MENU TO EXIT

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Network Configuration

The Network Config Menu (see Figure 19 on page 54) lets you modify the library’s network configuration and view the library’s Ethernet (web interface) address. (At the time of publication, you cannot change the DHCP status.) For procedures, see Network Entries on page 79.

Figure 19 Network Configuration Menu

NETWORK CONFIG MENU: LIBRARY NAME: _

IP ADDRESS:

000.000.000.000

NETWORK GATEWAY:

000.000.000.000

SUBNET MASK:

000.000.000.000

DNS CONFIGURATION DMN SVR PRIMARY SVR SECONDARY DHCP: DISABLED

ETHERNET ADDRESS: 00:10:4F:00:05:76

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Personality Module

The Personality Module menu lets you view the library’s personality (vendor) setting. The expanded screen in Figure 20 on page 55 illustrates how you can check the Personality Module.

Note In the Personality Module menu, “HORIZON” refers to web

access and indicates whether or not it is enabled.

Figure 20 Personality Module Information

PERSONALITY MODULE INFO:

STATUS:

PRESENT

TYPE:

NORMAL

VERSION:

LIBRARY VENDOR ID:

LIBRARY VENDOR NAME:

LIBRARY PRODUCT TYPE:

A5597A

HORIZON:

ENABLED

SCSI VENDOR NAME:

SCSI PRODUCT NAME:

A5597A

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Web Password

The Web Password menu item allows you to view or change your password. See Figure 21 on page 56.

Figure 21 Web Password

WEB PASSWORD: XXXXXXX

USE ARROWS TO CHANGE EACH LETTER

SELECT TO MOVE RIGHT

SELECT ON SPACE TO SAVE THE PASSWORD

MENU TO MOVE LEFT OR TO EXIT

Display Information

The Display Info Menu (see Figure 22 on page 56) leads to menus that let you adjust the contrast and backlight on the graphic display screen. For more information, see Screen Characteristics on page 87.

Figure 22 Display Information Menu

DISPLAY INFO MENU:

CONTRAST: 09

DEFAULT = 16

BACKLIGHT: 128

DEFAULT = 128

RESTORE DEFAULTS

MENU TO EXIT

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Operations Overview

Table 4 on page 58 lists the tasks that you can perform through the operator

panel menus. The right column refers you to another page in this manual for more information. The options from the Main Menu include:

■ FSC LOGS

■ CAP CONTENTS

■ DRIVE INFO

■ CLEANING INFO

■ DIAGNOSTICS

■ VERSION INFO

■ CONFIGURATION

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Table 4 Operations Guide

Task

Task Page for Operator Panel Instructions

TaskTask

Page for Operator Panel Instructions

Page for Operator Panel InstructionsPage for Operator Panel Instructions

Understand CAP status messages page 96

Understand library status messages page 97

Understand drive status messages page 98

Review FSC logs page 114

Check CAP magazine page 99

Manage cleaning cartridges See list for individual tasks.

■ Import cleaning cartridges through CAP page 105

■ Export cleaning cartridges to CAP page 104

■ Check usage count page 101

■ Check/set warning count page 88

■ Manually clean a drive page 112

■ Import data cartridges through CAP page 107

■ Export data cartridges through CAP page 112

Run diagnostic tests page 115

■ Run get/put loop page 117

■ Operate in demo mode page 118

■ Run drive mount diagnostics page 116

Check firmware version page 49

Check library personality information page 102

Set configuration page 70

■ Set library SCSI ID page 71

■ Enable/disable Fast Load page 73

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Task

Task Page for Operator Panel Instructions

TaskTask

■ Set date and time page 74

■ Set drive configuration page 76

■ Set network configuration page 79

■ Set screen characteristics page 87

Page for Operator Panel Instructions

Page for Operator Panel InstructionsPage for Operator Panel Instructions

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Library Power Switch

Note Be aware that each PDU supplies power to the robotics and half

The library power switch is a circuit breaker or breakers behind the right front door of the library. Figure 23 on page 62 shows the power switch location. This switch, attached to the AC power distribution unit (PDU), controls the AC power to the library and drive column.

The power switch has two configurations:

■ A single breaker on the AC power distribution unit controls the library and

a single drive column.

■ A second breaker, located on the second power distribution unit, powers

the second drive column and an optional second library power supply.

of the drives. When the library has two PDUs (and a drive column with two power cords), each PDU is connected to separate branch AC circuit.

If you are installing multiple drives in the library (and the library is a newer model with two power cords to the drive column), HP recommends that you configure some drives in the upper five slots, and some drives in the lower five slots in the drive column. With this configuration, if one PDU loses power, some drives and the library robotics will remain operational.

Note Your library has two circuit breakers:

The second PDU must be connected to a separate electrical circuit.

If only one breaker is powered off, the second breaker will still be powered on.

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To apply power to the library and drive column, lift the switch or switches.

To remove power from the library and drive column:

■ Make sure all jobs are complete.

■ Push down on the library power switch or switches.

Note The arrow in Figure 23 on page 62 shows moving the power

switch to the on position.

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Figure 23 Library Power Switch Location

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Tape Drive Power Switches

The tape drives are behind the drive access door, inside the right side door of the library. Each drive has a power switch that controls the power to only that drive.

Note The library’s main power switch controls the AC power to the

library and the drive column.

■ To remove power from a drive, push the drive switch to the “O” position.

■ To supply power to a drive, push the drive switch to the “|” position

Figure 24 Drive Power Switch Locations

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1 DLT or Ultrium drive power switch 2 9840 drive power switch

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Configuration

This chapter describes how to configure the library and drives for operation. Configuration requires you to:

1. Enable Auto Clean (if desired) by installing cleaning cartridges

2. Power on or reset the library

3. Enter library and drive configuration information

4. Send a client command to load library audit information into client memory

After power-on, the library automatically verifies and loads some configuration values, such as drive locations, Auto Clean status, capacity, and drive types. Before the library is fully operational, however, someone must enter the remaining configuration values.

Typically, your service representative will configure your library during installation, during firmware upgrade, or after drives are added. If you must change the library’s configuration, you may enter the values through the operator panel.

Note You may need to consult with your systems administrator for

some information.

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Enabling Auto Clean

Note Ensure your backup software support this feature before

You will need to clean the drives occasionally to prevent read and write errors. Enabling the Auto Clean feature allows the library to initiate drive cleaning without your intervention. (A drive is cleaned with a special cleaning cartridge.)

To enable Auto Clean, load valid cleaning cartridges into any of the 11 cells that are reserved for cleaning and diagnostic cartridges. For the locations of these cells, refer to Reserved Cells on page 24.

Note To be valid:

installing. For cleaning cartridge information specific to your drive type, see Drives and Media on page 135.

A cleaning cartridge must have “CLN” in its VOLSER label.

9840 cleaning cartridges must also have a “U” on their media ID labels.

HP Ultrium cartridges have unique bar code labels specific to HP as the drive manufacturer. For more information, see Drives and

Media on page 143.

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The Auto Clean feature is automatically enabled if you load even one cleaning cartridge into the reserved cell area and then reset the library.

For instructions on how to use the CAP to insert cleaning cartridges, see

Importing Cleaning Cartridges through the CAP on page 105. For the

location of the reserved cells, see Reserved Cells on page 24.

To install cleaning cartridges in the reserved cells:

1. Unlock and open the front doors (see Opening the Library Front Doors on page 122).

2. Verify that the cleaning cartridges are right side up (the VOLSER numbers should be closest to the top edge and facing outward).

Caution Potential static electricity damage to electrical components. Take

precautions against electrostatic discharge by touching gray, unpainted metal (such as the library’s frame) before reaching into the library. Avoid touching any electrical component.

3. Place a cartridge into any of the 11 designated cells.

4. Close and lock the front access door.

Note You may follow this same procedure to load diagnostic

cartridges into the reserved cells. (Every diagnostic cartridge has “DG” as the first two letters of its VOLSER.) However, loading diagnostic cartridges alone does not enable Auto Clean.

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Powering on the Library

Powering on the library supplies power to the library electronics and to the drive column. If you have a second drive column, you must power on both supplies. Powering on also initiates an IPL of the library.

To power on the library, lift the switch (circuit breaker) or switches behind the right front door of the library. If you are not familiar with the location of the switches, refer to Figure 23 on page 62.

Note If the tape library does not power on, contact your service

provider.

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Initializing and Resetting the Library

Powering on the library causes it to initialize components and perform an Initial Program Load (IPL). During initialization, the library prepares the robot for operation and audits any cartridges in the storage and reserved cells. During an IPL, the library loads the operating code and automatically verifies some configuration values, such as drive locations and drive types.

Re-initializing the Library

You will have to re-initialize the library in the rare instance when a robotic component malfunctions. Before re-initializing the library, perform any necessary manual operation tasks (see Manual Operation on page 121).

To re-initialize the library, make sure that all drives are powered on and perform one of these actions:

■ Power off and power on the library (also causes an IPL)

■ Open and close the front door

Resetting the Library

You will have to reset the library when:

■ You are directed to do so by your system administrator or a service

representative

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■ You have to change the library configuration (for example, when you have

to change the library’s SCSI ID)

To reset the library after it is already powered on, make sure that all the drives are powered on and press the [RESET] button on the operator panel.

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Entering Configuration Data

After the IPL is complete, the status screen will appear on the operator panel. At this point, you must make choices about your library, drives, and network and enter those choices into the library’s memory.

Note You may need to consult with your systems administrator for

some information.

You may enter all configuration data through the operator panel. See

Operator Panel Entry (in the following section) for specific instructions. Using

the Web-Based Library Administrator, you also can enter some configuration data through a workstation or a PC that is running a Netscape or Microsoft browser. For more information, access the online help files for the Web-Based Library Administrator. They are available from the CD-ROM that shipped with your product, or you can download them from www.hp.com/go/support.

Operator Panel Entry

Entering configuration data through the operator panel prepares the library for operation. For a detailed description of the operator panel, see Operator

Panel on page 34.

Library Entries

Four entries are required for a library—other entries will vary with your options:

■ Library SCSI ID

■ Drive Fast Load enable/disable

■ Date

■ Time

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Note The following procedures assume that you will make all entries

during one operator panel entry session. Each item is saved as it is changed, except for the library’s SCSI ID: to save a revised library SCSI ID, you must reset the library by pressing the [RESET] button.

Setting the Library’s SCSI ID

Setting the Library’s SCSI IDSetting the Library’s SCSI ID

If the control path for the library is SCSI, you must enter the library’s SCSI ID at the operator panel. Set the library SCSI ID from the Lib SCSI I/F Config menu.

Note The information below explains special circumstances for

selecting a SCSI ID (address) for the library:

■ When configuring the library to a Unix-based workstation, HP

recommends that you use a dedicated SCSI client host bus adapter (HBA):

— For wide SCSI adapters, you may assign any address from 0 to 14 for

the library.

— For narrow SCSI adapters, the range of addresses is 0 to 6.

■ If you choose to use the embedded system bus on the SPARC station, select

address 6, 5, 2, or 0 for the library; the remaining targets are reserved for Sun peripherals.

■ For RISC System/6000 machines, available addresses on the embedded

system bus are 6, 5, 3, and 2.

To set the library’s SCSI ID:

1. From the online status screen, press the [MENU] button.

The Main Menu will display.

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2. Press the down arrow button until the cursor underscores CONFIGURATION.

3. Press the [SELECT] button.

The main Configuration Menu will appear and the cursor will line up with

LIBRARY CONFIG.

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4. Press the [SELECT] button.

The Lib Config Menu will appear and the cursor will line up with LIB SCSI I/F CONFIG.

5. Press the [SELECT] button.

The Lib SCSI I/F Config Menu will appear. (This menu also displays the type of SCSI interface: differential or single-ended.)

6. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores SCSI ID.

7. P r e s s t h e [SELECT] button.

The Set Lib SCSI ID Menu will appear.

8. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select the correct ID.

9. Press the [SELECT] button to save the changes. (You may press the [MENU] button to abort.)

10. If the library SCSI ID is the only configuration value you wish to set at this time, press the [RESET] button. If you wish to set other configuration values before you reset the library, continue with the next section.

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Enabling/Disabling Fast Load

Enabling/Disabling Fast LoadEnabling/Disabling Fast Load

These two terms are defined as follows:

Fast load on: The robot will mount a tape to a drive and then

immediately report the move completed.

Fast load off: The robot will mount a tape to a drive and wait at the

drive location until the tape is completely loaded before reporting the move completed.

Note Some host software does not support the fast load enabled

option.

Enable or disable the Fast Load feature from the Lib Config Menu. To set either feature:

1. At the Lib Config Menu screen, press the arrow button until the cursor underscores FAST LOAD.

2. Press the [SELECT] button.

An editing screen appears.

3. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select either ON or OFF.

4. Press the [SELECT] button to save the changes. (You may press the [MENU] button to abort.)

5. If you have already changed the library’s SCSI ID and are planning to exit the main Configuration Menu at this time, you must press the [RESET] button. If you want to set other configuration values, continue with the next section.

If you have not changed the library’s SCSI ID and are not setting other configuration values, press the [MENU] button until you exit all menus.

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Setting the Date

Setting the DateSetting the Date

Set the date and time from the Lib Config Menu:

1. At the Lib Config Menu screen, press the arrow button until the cursor underscores DATE.

2. Press the [SELECT] button.

An editing screen appears.

3. On the editing screen:

a. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select a value for each

portion (field) of the date.

b. Press the [SELECT] button to move right to the next field.

c. Press the [MENU] button to move left to the previous field.

4. When the screen displays your desired setting, press the [SELECT] button from the right-most field to save the changes. You may press the [MENU] button from the left-most field to abort.

5. If you have already changed the library’s SCSI ID and are planning to exit the main Configuration Menu at this time, you must press the [RESET] button. If you wish to set other configuration values, continue with the next section.

6. If you have not changed the library’s SCSI ID and are not setting other configuration values, press the [MENU] button until you exit all menus.

Setting the Time

Setting the TimeSetting the Time

Set the time from the Lib Config Menu. FSC log entries correspond to this time setting:

1. At the Lib Config Menu screen, press the arrow button until the cursor underscores TIME.

2. Press the [SELECT] button.

An editing screen appears.

3. On the editing screen:

a. Press the up and down arrows to select a value for each portion (field)

of the time.

b. Press the [SELECT] button to move right to the next field.

c. Press the [MENU] button to move left to the previous field.

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4. When the screen displays your desired setting, press the [SELECT] button from the right-most field to save the changes. (You may press the [MENU] button from the left-most field to abort.)

6. If you have not changed the library’s SCSI ID and are not setting other configuration values, press the [MENU] button until you exit all menus.

Setting the Web Password

Setting the Web PasswordSetting the Web Password

If your library uses the Web-Based Library Administrator, you must set a Web password at the operator panel. For instructions on setting this value, see Web

Password on page 56 and the Web-Based Library Administrator Online Help

CD that shipped with your library.

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Drive Entries

Note For 9840 drives only:

The drive’s SCSI ID and bus status can be entered from the library’s operator panel if the drive has firmware version 1.24 or higher. Check the drive’s firmware version, by selecting DRIVE INFO from the Main Menu.

Configuring a 9840 drive might involve more than setting the drive’s SCSI ID and bus status. For more information about 9840 drive configuration options and instructions, refer to the 9840 Tape Drive Service Manual.

Two entries complete the configuration options for each SCSI drive:

■ SCSI ID

■ Bus status (on or off bus)

Note “On Bus” means that the drive is on the same SCSI bus as the

library. “Off Bus” means that the drive is not on the same SCSI bus as the library.

Set the drive SCSI IDs and bus status from the drive configuration menu. You can enter both values for each drive at the same time:

1. At the main Configuration Menu, press an arrow button until the cursor underscores DRIVE CONFIG.

2. Press the [SELECT] button.

The screen will list all installed drives, and the cursor will align with the first drive on the list.

An example of the format is:

00 HP LTO ID: 01

ON BUS: ON

The first two digits are the drive’s logical number (the number that the library has assigned the drive). The tape library sets this number during its automatic configuration sequence (at power-on or reset). It is an internal number only and is shown for information only.

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Note The uppermost drive within the column is designated as “0,” the

next is “1,” and so forth.

Next to the logical number is the drive type (DLT 8000 in this example). To the right of the drive type is the ID or SCSI address. On the next line is the drive’s bus status.

Ultrium drives will display as:

— HP LTO for Hewlett Packard Ultrium drives

Drive information might also appear on the menu as:

— INVALID if the drive’s SCSI ID is an invalid address

3. Press the arrow buttons to scroll to the drive you wish to change and press the [SELECT] button.

The Set Drive SCSI ID Menu will appear.

Note The operator panel displays only 16 lines per menu. If the

library contains more than eight drives, you must use the down arrow button to scroll to drives 09 and above.

4. Press the up and down arrow buttons to change the ID.

5. Press [SELECT] to save your changes.

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A message screen will appear to indicate that the library is saving the new ID. Then the Drive Config Menu will reappear.

Note The new SCSI ID for a 9840 drive might not appear right away.

6. Press the arrow down button to get to the drive’s second line of information (the drive’s bus status field).

7. P r e s s t h e [SELECT] button.

The Set Drive SCSI Bus Menu will appear.

8. Press the up and down arrow buttons to change the bus status to ON or

OFF.

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9. Press the [SELECT] button to save the changes. (You may press the [MENU] button to abort.)

The drive configuration screen will reappear.

10. Continue these steps until all drives are configured.

11. If you have already changed the library’s SCSI ID and are planning to exit the main Configuration Menu at this time, you must press the [RESET] button. If you wish to set other configuration values, continue with the next section.

12. If you have not changed the library’s SCSI ID and are not setting other configuration values, press the [MENU] button until you exit all menus.

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Network Entries

You may set the library’s network configuration, and view the library’s Ethernet address from the Network Config Menu.

Note You may need to consult with the systems administrator for some

information.

The following entries set the library’s network configuration:

■ Library name

■ IP address

■ Network gateway

■ Subnet mask

■ Domain Name Service (DNS) Configuration

Note Domain Name Service (DNS) Configuration: You must enter the

(DNS) configuration only if your Simplified Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent is set to collect ("trap") named recipients. If SNMP is set for numbered recipients, no entries are required (see DNS Configuration on page 85).

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Viewing the Ethernet Address

Viewing the Ethernet AddressViewing the Ethernet Address

This is a six-byte address, unique to each library. The address is written into the MPC card at the factory and cannot be changed. An example of an Ethernet address is 00:10:4f:00:05:01.

To view the Ethernet address:

1. At the Main Configuration Menu, press the arrow down button to line up the cursor with NETWORK CONFIG.

2. Press the [SELECT] button.

The Network Config Menu will appear and the library’s Ethernet address appears at the bottom of the screen.

3. If you have already changed the library’s SCSI ID and are planning to exit the main Configuration Menu at this time, you must press the [RESET] button. If you wish to set other configuration values, continue with the next section.

If you have not changed the library’s SCSI ID and are not setting other configuration values, press the [MENU] button until you exit all menus.

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Setting the Library Name

Setting the Library NameSetting the Library Name

The system administrator might assign the library a name. The name is mapped to the IP address but does not affect operation. To set the library name:

1. At the Network Config menu, press an arrow button until the cursor underscores LIBRARY NAME.

2. Press the [SELECT] button. An editing screen appears.

3. On the editing screen:

a. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select a value for each

character (field) in the name.

b. Use the [SELECT] button to move right to the next field.

c. Use the [MENU] button to move left to the previous field.

Note Do not enter a library name longer than 30 characters.

4. When the screen displays your desired setting, press the [SELECT] button twice to save the changes. You may press the [MENU] button from the leftmost field to abort.

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Setting the IP Address

Setting the IP AddressSetting the IP Address

The system administrator might assign the library an IP address, which makes the library accessible through a network. This is a four-byte address that must be set with information obtained from the system administrator. The value set identifies the library and makes it accessible through a network.

An example of an IP address entry is 192.0.0.1

Note To use the Web-Based Library Administrator, you must set the

library’s IP address at the operator panel.

To set the IP address:

1. At the Network Config Menu, press an arrow button until the cursor underscores LIBRARY NAME.

2. Press the [SELECT] button. An editing screen appears.

3. On the editing screen:

a. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select a value for each three-

digit field in the address.

Note Do not leave the first field equal to zero (000).

b. Use the [SELECT] button to move right to the next field.

c. Use the [MENU] button to move left to the previous field.

4. When the screen displays your desired setting, press the [SELECT] button from the right-most field to save the changes. You may press the [MENU] button from the left-most field to abort.

If you have not changed the library’s SCSI ID and are not setting other configuration values, press the [MENU] button until you exit all menus.

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Setting the Network Gateway Address

Setting the Network Gateway AddressSetting the Network Gateway Address

A network gateway in a large network allows devices on one subnet to interface with devices on another subnet (see Setting the Subnet Mask

Address on page 84). This four-byte address must be specified by the system

administrator.

Note Entering this address is optional. It sets up the gateway

connection between subnets, but it is applicable only when such a connection exists and is necessary for library operation. Consult with your systems administrator for additional information.

To set the network gateway address:

1. At the Network Config Menu, press an arrow button until the cursor underscores NETWORK GATEWAY.

2. Press the [SELECT] button.

An editing screen appears.

3. On the editing screen:

a. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select a value for each three-

digit field in the address.

b. Press the [SELECT] button to move right to the next field.

c. Press the [MENU] button to move left to the previous field.

4. Press the [SELECT] button from the right-most field to when the screen displays your desired setting to save the changes. (You may press the [MENU] button from the left-most field to abort.)

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Setting the Subnet Mask Address

Setting the Subnet Mask AddressSetting the Subnet Mask Address

This is a four-byte notation (specified by the system administrator) to resolve routing within your intranet. This address makes the library accessible through a subnet on a large network. An example of a subnet mask entry is

255.255.254.0.

To set the subnet mask address:

1. At the Network Config Menu, press an arrow button until the cursor underscores SUBNET MASK.

2. Press the [SELECT] button. An editing screen appears.

3. On the editing screen:

a. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select a value for each three-

digit field in the address.

b. Press the [SELECT] button to move right to the next field.

c. Press the [MENU] button to move left to the previous field.

4. Press the [SELECT] button from the right-most field when the screen displays your desired setting to save the changes. (You may press the [MENU] button from the left-most field to abort.)

If you have not changed the library’s SCSI ID and are not setting other configuration values, press the [MENU] button until you exit all menus.

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DNS Configuration

DNS ConfigurationDNS Configuration

Note You must enter the Domain Name Service (DNS) configuration

only if your Simplified Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent is set to collect ("trap") named recipients. If SNMP is set for numbered recipients, no entries are required.

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Name (DMN) Field

Setting the DNS

Server’s IP Address

The first entry you must make for the DNS Configuration is the Domain Name (DMN) field.

1. Press the arrow button until the cursor underscores DMN.

2. Press the [SELECT] button. An editing screen appears.

3. On the editing screen:

a. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select a value for each letter

in the domain server’s name.

b. Press the [SELECT] button to move right to the next field.

c. Press the [MENU] button to move left to the previous field.

4. Enter the main server’s name, being sure to append .com at the end.

5. When the screen displays your desired setting, press the [SELECT] button (from the right-most field) to save the changes.

Note You may press the [MENU] button from the left-most field to

abort.

The second entry you must make is the primary DNS server’s IP address.

1. Press the arrow button until the cursor underscores SVR Primary.

2. On the editing screen:

a. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select a value for each

number in the primary domain server’s IP address.

b. Press the [SELECT] button to move right to the next field.

c. Press the [MENU] button to move left to the previous field. Press the

[SELECT] button. An editing screen appears.

3. When the screen displays your desired setting, press the [SELECT] button (from the right-most field) to save the changes.

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Note You may press the [MENU] button from the left-most field to

abort.

Setting the

Secondary DNS

Server’s IP Address

The third entry you may make is the secondary DNS server’s IP address.

Note The secondary DNS server’s IP address is available for sites that

have a secondary (or backup) server. If your site does not have a secondary server, this entry is not required.

1. Press the arrow button until the cursor underscores SVR Secondary.

2. On the editing screen:

a. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select a value for each

number in the secondary domain server’s IP address.

b. Press the [SELECT] button to move right to the next field.

c. Press the [MENU] button to move left to the previous field. Press the

[SELECT] button. An editing screen appears.

3. When the screen displays your desired setting, press the [SELECT] button (from the right-most field) to save the changes.

Note You may press the [MENU] button from the left-most field to

abort.

If you are planning to exit the Main Configuration Menu at this time, you must press the [RESET] button. If you wish to set other configuration values, continue with the next section.

If you have not changed the library’s DNS configuration and are not setting other configuration values, press the [MENU] button until you exit all menus.

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Screen Characteristics

You also can change the operator panel’s screen characteristics from the main Configuration Menu. The screen characteristics are saved in non-volatile memory.

To change the contrast and backlight (or brightness) of the operator panel screens:

1. At the Main Configuration Menu, press an arrow button until the cursor underscores DISPLAY INFO.

2. Press the [SELECT] button. The Display Info Menu will appear.

3. Press the arrow buttons to line up with the desired screen characteristic: CONTRAST or BACKLIGHT.

An editing screen will appear.

4. Press the up and down arrow buttons to change the count value.

Note To reset the screen characteristics to the default values, line up

the cursor with RESTORE DEFAULTS and press the [SELECT] button.

5. Press the [SELECT] button to save the changes. (You may press the [MENU] button to abort.)

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6. If you have already changed the library’s SCSI ID and are planning to exit the main Configuration Menu at this time, you must press the [RESET] button. If you try to exit the main configuration menu, a message will appear requesting that you reset the library.

If you have not changed the library’s SCSI ID, you may exit the configuration menu to do other tasks.

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Cleaning Cartridge Warning Count

Note For cleaning cartridge information specific to your drive type,

see Drives and Media on page 135.

After a predetermined count, a cleaning cartridge must be replaced.

Note The Auto Clean feature is automatically enabled if you insert

even one cleaning cartridge into the reserved cell area and then reset the library.

If the Auto Clean feature is enabled, use the operator panel to set the maximum number of times a cleaning cartridge can be used (see Table 5 on page 88).

Table 5

Cleaning Cartridge Warning Counts

Recommended Warning Counts

Cleaning Cartridge Type

Cleaning Cartridge TypeCleaning Cartridge Type

LP LTO Ultrium 15 uses

LP LTO Ultrium (universal)

DLT 8000 20 uses

9840 100 uses

Note With 3.00 firmware and higher, an asterisk (*) may appear on

the operator panel display. For example, HP A5597A (Code

3.00.xx)*. The asterisk (*) denotes the cleaning cartridge’s life

has expired. To determine which cartridge has expired and to eject the expired cartridge, see For cleaning cartridge

information specific to your drive type, see Drives and Media on page 135. on page 88, and Exporting Data Cartridges through the CAP on page 104.

Recommended Warning Counts Recommended Warning Counts

(maximum)

(maximum)(maximum)

50 uses

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You set the cleaning cartridge warning count from the main menu screen. To set this number:

1. From the online status screen, press the [MENU] button. The main menu screen will appear.

2. Press the arrow button until the cursor lines up with CLEANING INFO.

3. Press the [SELECT] button.

The CLEANING INFO screen will appear. It displays the number of cleaning cartridges in the reserved area at initialization.

4. Press an arrow button until the cursor is at the appropriate drive’s WARN COUNT.

5. Press the [SELECT] button for your choice.

An editing screen will appear. The editing screen will display the current setting for the cartridge warning count. The maximum recommended warning count is shown below the current setting.

6. Press the arrow buttons to change the warning count.

7. P r e s s th e [SELECT] button to save the changes. (You may press the [MENU] button to abort.)

8. Press the [MENU] button to return to the library status screen.

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Web-Based Library Administrator (WBLA)

The Web-Based Library Administrator is a web-based interface to the library. Your service representative should install it for you. Before you can use the Web-Based Library Administrator to monitor the library or alter the library’s configuration, your service representative must enter two values at the operator panel:

■ The library’s IP address

■ The library’s Web password

For instructions on how best to make these entries, see the documentation included in the Web-Based Library Administrator shipping package. For instructions on using the interface to alter the library’s configuration or monitor library activity, access the online help files for the Web-Based Library Administrator. They are available from the CD that shipped with your product, or you can access them from www.hp.com/go/support.

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Loading Tapes into the Library

When you are ready to place the library into production, you may load data cartridges inside the library. The most efficient way to load a great quantity of tapes into the library is to manually load them into the cells.

Figure 25 on page 91 and Figure 26 on page 92 illustrate how cartridges are

placed into cells.

Figure 25 Placing Tapes into Array Cells - Ultrium and DLT

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1 Ultrium cartridge 3 DLT cartridge

2 Ultrium cartridge label 4 DLT cartridge label

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Figure 26 Placing Tapes into Array Cells - 9840

1 9840 cartridge 2 9840 cartridge label

Note Use only cartridges designed for your type of tape drives.

You must first unlock and open the main access door. This procedure is explained in Opening the Library Front Doors on page 122.

You may also load cartridges into array cells by using the CAP(s). While this method is more time-consuming to fully populate the library, the procedure is explained in Importing Data Cartridges through the CAP on page 107.

After you have loaded all the cartridges, close and lock the main door. The robot will automatically audit the cartridges and their locations within the library.

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Library Operation

This chapter contains the procedures for operating the library in:

■ Automated mode

■ Manual mode

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Operating in Automated Mode

Automated mode is the normal operating mode of the library. When the library is active and the robot is mounting and dismounting cartridges, monitor your operator console and the library operator panel for messages and respond appropriately.

When a tape library is active, you also might need to:

■ Monitor the operator panel for status messages

■ Export cleaning cartridges

■ Import cleaning cartridges

■ Import cartridges into the library through CAP

■ Export cartridges from the tape library through the CAP

■ Replace a cleaning cartridge

■ Manually clean a drive

■ Review the FSC log

■ Run diagnostic tests

The following section describes how to perform these activities.

Monitoring Status Information

You can monitor CAP, library, remote user, and drive status information through the library status screen (see Figure 27 on page 95). This is the main screen on the operator panel. It displays after initialization is complete and also when you press the [MENU] button while viewing the Main Menu.

You also can monitor drive information, CAP magazine status, the cleaning cartridge usage count, and the library’s “personality” information through operator panel menus.

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Figure 27 Example Library Status Screen

HP A5597A(CODE VER X.XX.XX) CAP A CLOSED

LIBRARY READY WEB ENABLED

COLUMN 0 00 EMPTY 01 EMPTY 02 EMPTY 03 EMPTY 04 EMPTY 05 LOADED 06 LOADED 07 EMPTY 08 EMPTY

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CAP Status

The first line of status information on the library status screen indicates the condition of the CAP. Table 6 on page 96 explains the messages that might appear on this line.

Table 6

CAP Status Messages

Message

Message Explanation

MessageMessage

OPEN The CAP door is currently open. (The Open

indicator light also is on.) You may insert cartridges or remove the CAP magazines. But you cannot view the CAP magazine contents through the operator panel menus.

CLOSED The CAP door is currently closed.

CLOSED (LOCKED) The CAP door is currently closed and locked.

Before you can open the CAP door, you must issue a command from your system console.

TRANSITION The CAP door has stalled while attempting to

open.

UNKNOWN The library does not recognize the current state of

the CAP door.

Explanation

ExplanationExplanation

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Library Status

The library status line indicates the current state of the library. Table 7 on page 97 explains the messages that might appear on this line.

Table 7

Library Status Messages

Message

Message Explanation

MessageMessage

LIB MAIN DOOR OPEN The library’s front door is open. When

you close it, the library will reset (initialize).

LIB INIT REQUIRED The library requires initialization. You

must press the [RESET] button.

LIBRARY NOT READY The library is not available to perform

operator-requested actions. Some status information might be available through the network interfaces.

LIBRARY READY The library has completed initialization

and is ready to perform requested actions.

LIB MAINTENANCE MODE The library is offline because it is

performing diagnostic tests.

INTERVENTION REQUIRED The library is experiencing a problem.

You should note the FSC (if the library has issued one) and call your service representative.

Explanation

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LIB UNKNOWN STATE The library does not recognize its current

state. You should note the FSC (if the library has issued one) and call your service representative.

Web Status

Following the library status line is a message indicating that the Web-Based Library Administrator (WBLA) is enabled. For more information on the WBLA, see Web-Based Library Administrator (WBLA) on page 28.

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Drive Status

Table 8 on page 98 summarizes drive status messages that might appear on

the library status screen:

Table 8 Drive Status Messages

Message

Message Explanation

MessageMessage

INIT REQUIRED You must initialize this drive.

NOT CONNECTED This drive is not connected to a SCSI bus.

UNKNOWN DRIVE The library does not recognize the type of drive in

NOT COMMUNICATE This drive is not communicating with the client or

NOT FUNCTIONAL This drive is not operating properly.

NOT LOADABLE The library cannot load a cartridge into this drive.

EMPTY This drive does not have a tape loaded.

CARTRIDGE IN The drive contains a cartridge, but the cartridge is

Explanation

ExplanationExplanation

this location.

the drive power is off.

not loaded into the drive.

CLEAN NEEDED This drive requires cleaning.

CLEAN FAILED The attempt to clean this drive failed.

LOADING The library is mounting a cartridge to this drive.

REWOUND The cartridge in this drive has been rewound.

UNLOADING The library is dismounting a cartridge from this

drive.

LOADED The library has loaded a cartridge into this drive.

REWINDING The cartridge in this drive is being rewound.

BUSY This drive is performing a read or write operation.

CLEANING The drive is being cleaned.

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Note The operator panel displays only 16 lines per screen. If the

library contains more than eight drives, you must use the down arrow button to scroll to Drives 08 and above.

Drive Information

To view details about an installed drive, including its serial number and firmware version:

1. Press the [MENU] button to display the Main Menu.

2. If necessary, press an arrow button until the cursor lines up with DRIVE INFO.

3. Press the [SELECT] button.

A list of all installed drives will appear.

4. Use the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores the desired drive.

5. Press the [SELECT] button.

The Drive Information Menu will appear (see Figure 11 on page 45). The screen lists the manufacturer, model, status, serial number, interface type, and firmware version of the selected drive. See Table 8 on page 98 for a list of drive status messages.

CAP Magazine Status

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To check the status of a CAP magazine and its contents:

1. Press the [MENU] button to display the Main Menu.

2. If necessary, press an arrow button until the cursor lines up with CAP CONTENTS.

3. Press the [SELECT] button.

The CAP Contents menu will appear. The screen lists the VOLSER of each cartridge in an installed magazine or it lists a status message. See Table 9 on page 100 for the status messages that appear on this list.

Note Each CAP has four magazines, numbered one through four,

from the top location to the bottom.

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HP SURESTORE 20/700 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Notice

Printing history

Warranty

Updates

Typographical conventions and terms

In this manual

Getting Started

Tape Library Components

Robot

Storage Cells

Cell Locations

Library Capacity

Reserved Cells

Cartridge Access Port

Drives

Additional Components

Web-Based Library Administrator (WBLA)

Tape Library Safety Features

Controlling Software

Library Operating Modes

Automated Mode

Manual Mode

Auto Clean Feature

Accessory Bin

Controls and Indicators

Operator Panel

Indicators

Buttons

Display Screens

Library Status

FSC (Fault Symptom Code) Logs

CAP Contents

Drive Information

Cleaning Information

Diagnostic Tests

Version Information

Configuration Menu

Library Configuration

Library SCSI Interface Configuration

Drive Configuration

Network Configuration

Personality Module

Web Password

Display Information

Operations Overview

Library Power Switch

Tape Drive Power Switches

Configuration

Enabling Auto Clean

Powering on the Library

Initializing and Resetting the Library

Re-initializing the Library

Resetting the Library

Entering Configuration Data

Operator Panel Entry

Library Entries

Drive Entries

Network Entries

Screen Characteristics

Cleaning Cartridge Warning Count

Web-Based Library Administrator (WBLA)

Loading Tapes into the Library

Library Operation

Operating in Automated Mode

Monitoring Status Information

CAP Status

Library Status

Web Status

Drive Status

Drive Information

CAP Magazine Status