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Document Title:		A4853A Hardware Operator's Guide
Manufacturing Document PN:		A4853±96000
Customer Document PN:		A4853±90000
Vendor PN:		95770
Edition 1	1 November 1997	EC# 83907
This guide has 62 pages.
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Contents

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	vii
Chapter 1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1±1
Library Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1±2
Robot Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1±3
Electronics Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1±3
Cartridge Access Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1±3
Storage Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1±4
Tape Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1±4
Operator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1±5
DLT Library Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1±5
Controlling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1±5
Powering On the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1±6
Chapter 2. Operating the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2±1
Operator Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2±2
Operator Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2±2
Menus and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2±3
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2±3
Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2±4
Library Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2±5
Drive Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2±8
Chapter 3. Maintaining the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3±1
Inserting a Cartridge into the CAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3±1
Removing a Cartridge from the CAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3±2
Cleaning Tape Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3±2
Manual Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3±2
Removing a Cartridge from the Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3±4
Removing/Replacing a Cartridge in the Storage Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3±6
Mounting a Cartridge into a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3±7
Dismounting a Cartridge from a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3±9
Tape Drive LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3±10
Chapter 4. Handling Cartridge Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4±1
Inspecting Cartridge Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4±1
Applying Cartridge Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4±2
Setting Cartridge Write Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4±3
Storing Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4±3
Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4±4
Appendix A. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A±1
Supplies and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A±1
Acquiring Additional Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A±3
DLT Library Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A±4
Agency Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A±5
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	X±1
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	X±3

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Figure 1±1. Library Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1±1
Figure 1±2. A4853A Library Major Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1±2
Figure 1±3. Storage Cell Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1±4
Figure 1±4. Library Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1±6
Figure 2±1. DLT Library Operator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2±1
Figure 2±2. Operator Panel Menu Flow Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2±3
Figure 3±1. Inserting a Cartridge through the CAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3±1
Figure 3±2. Moving the Hand/Camera Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3±3
Figure 3±3. Retracting the Picker Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3±4
Figure 3±4. Removing a Cartridge from the Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3±5
Figure 3±5. Storage Cell Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3±6
Figure 3±6. Removing/Replacing a Cartridge Tape in a Storage Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3±7
Figure 3±7. Tape Drive Open/Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3±8
Figure 3±8. Mounting a Cartridge into a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3±9
Figure 3±9. Tape Drive LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3±10
Figure 4±1. Inspecting a Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4±1
Figure 4±2. Applying Cartridge Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4±2
Figure 4±3. Setting the Write Protect Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4±3

Tables

Table 3±1.	Tape Drive LEDs (right front panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3±11
Table A±1.	DLT Library Supplies and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A±1
Table A±2.	EDP DLT Cartridge Label Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A±3
Table A±3.	Functional Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A±4
Table A±4.	Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A±4
Table A±5.	Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A±5
Table A±6.	Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A±5
Table A±7.	Agency Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A±5

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Organization

About This Guide

This guide explains the operation of the Digital Linear Tape (DLT) Library for the person in charge of monitoring its day-to-day operation.

Organization

This guide is organized as follows:

Chapter 1 ªGetting Startedº explains the basic configuration of the DLT Library, its features and major components, powering on, and the library startup routine.

Chapter 2 ªOperating the Libraryº explains the DLT Library's user interface, its menu structure, and its functionality, including library utilities, configuration, and library and drive diagnostics.

Chapter 3 ªMaintaining the Libraryº explains functions the operator might be required to perform in certain circumstances, including inserting and retrieving cartridge tapes via the cartridge access port (CAP), cleaning tape drives, and manually mounting tapes to the drives.

Chapter 4 ªHandling Cartridge Tapesº explains the care and use of cartridge tapes.

Appendix A ªSpecificationsº provides detailed DLT Library specifications and tape drive comparisons, as well as numbers for supplies and accessories, and instructions for ordering cartridge tape labels.

Glossary The Glossary defines new or special terms and abbreviations used in this guide.

Index

The Index assists in locating information in this guide.

A Reader's Comment Form at the back of the guide is for communicating suggestions or requests for change. We encourage and appreciate your feedback.

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.

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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.

Related Publications

Additional information is contained in the manuals that accompany your tape drives.

Conventions

A sans±serif font is used in this manual to denote function buttons such as ENTER, MENU, or SYSTEM RESET. The Courier font is used to indicate system messages that sometimes appear on the operator panel display. The names of various light±emitting diodes (LEDs) are shown in italics, normal font.

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.

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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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)

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.

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)

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General Approval (U.K.)

Note: The Hewlett-Packard A4853A DLT Library is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to Public Telecommunication Systems in the U.K.

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.

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Chapter 1.

Getting Started

The Digital Linear Tape (DLT) Library is a self-contained, rack-mountable, fully automated cartridge system that can accommodate three tape drives and 30 cartridges. The library uses a small computer system interface (SCSI) library command set and attaches directly to the SCSI bus.

Figure 1±1. Library Front View

Figure 1±1 shows the front of the library, showing

S S S

a window for viewing library operation

an operator panel for accessing library functions

a cartridge access port (CAP) for manually loading tapes

Sa lockable front door with safety interlock switch for ensuring security and safety

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Library Components

The major components of the library, as shown in Figure 1±2, are

Srobot assembly (includes hand/camera assembly)

Selectronics module (not shown)

Scartridge access port

Sstorage cells for 30 cartridges

Stape drives (not shown)

Soperator panel

Figure 1±2. A4853A Library Major Components

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Library Components

Robot Assembly

The robot moves cartridges to and from the storage cells, the CAP, and the tape drives when directed by the host (controlling) software. The robot's major components are a Z column assembly and a hand/camera assembly. A theta motor and Z motor enable horizontal and vertical motion, respectively.

Z Column Assembly

The Z column assembly incorporates the mechanisms necessary to move the hand vertically and in horizontal rotation (theta). These movements allow the hand to move cartridge tapes to and from storage cells, the CAP, and the tape drives.

Hand/Camera Assembly

The hand/camera assembly picks cartridge tapes and moves them to and from tape drives, storage cells, and the CAP. The camera reads coded information on the storage cells and cartridge tapes for position location and library audits.

Theta Motor

The theta motor drives a belt that moves the Z column assembly (including the hand) in horizontal rotation to reach the storage cells and tape drives.

Z Motor

The Z motor drives a belt that moves the hand/camera assembly up and down to reach the storage cells and tape drives.

Electronics Module

The electronics module (EM) incorporates the controller card (CYC card), two fan assemblies, and a power supply. SCSI commands and microcode are downloaded and stored on the CYC card.

The EM contains 2 MB of dynamic RAM (DRAM), 128 kB of nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM), and 512 kB of flash programmable ROM (PROM). The CYC card contains a 32-bit microproccessor coordinating motion control, the vision system, SCSI commands, and operator panel commands and display information.

Cartridge Access Port

The CAP permits adding or removing cartridges without interrupting normal library operations. Refer to Chapter 3, ªMaintaining the Libraryº for more information about the CAP.

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