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SuperLoader Automated Tape Library User Manual, 81-81178-01 A01, Ver. A, Rel. 01, June 2003, Made in USA.

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Preface xvii

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

General Description ...............................................................................1

Front View ...............................................................................................2

Mailslot..............................................................................................3

LCD ....................................................................................................3

Function Keys...................................................................................3

Status LEDs....................................................................................... 4

Power Switch....................................................................................5

Magazines .........................................................................................5

Rear View ................................................................................................7

Cooling Fans ..................................................................................... 8

AC Power .......................................................................................... 8

Ethernet Connection........................................................................8

SCSI Connection...............................................................................9

Internal View...........................................................................................9

Picker ...............................................................................................11

Drive Carrier Assembly (DCA) ................................................... 11

Barcode Reader............................................................................... 11

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Supported Software.............................................................................. 11

Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 13

Preparation ............................................................................................ 13

SCSI Bus Requirements.................................................................14

Accessories ......................................................................................14

Installation Location Requirements ............................................ 15

Rackmounting the SuperLoader ........................................................17

General Preparation for Rackmount Installation ......................17

Stationary Rackmount Installation..............................................18

Making the SCSI Connection .............................................................. 24

Powering On the SuperLoader...........................................................26

Configuration ........................................................................................29

Setting SCSI ID......................................................................................31

Setting Ethernet.....................................................................................33

IP Address....................................................................................... 33

Subnet Mask....................................................................................35

IP Gateway...................................................................................... 37

Setting the SNMP Server .....................................................................38

Time Server .....................................................................................39

Setting the Time ....................................................................................41

Setting the Control Mode ....................................................................44

Sequential Control Mode Operations .........................................46

Setting Security .....................................................................................48

Security Option...............................................................................48

Passwords .......................................................................................49

Getting Lost Passwords................................................................. 51

Chapter 3 Tape Cartridge Use 53

Tape Cartridges Defined .....................................................................53

Tape Maintenance ................................................................................55

The Write Protect Switch.....................................................................56

Tape Drive Cleaning ............................................................................57

Insert the Cleaning Tape ...............................................................58

Store the Cleaning Tape (DLT/SDLT Only) ..............................60

Eject the Cleaning Tape................................................................. 61

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Tape Drive Cleaning Methods............................................................62

Manual Cleaning (DLT/SDLT Only).......................................... 62

Auto Clean ...................................................................................... 63

Software........................................................................................... 64

Chapter 4 SuperLoader Operation 65

Front Panel Components.....................................................................66

Function Keys.................................................................................66

LEDs.................................................................................................66

LCD ..................................................................................................67

Front Panel Menus ...............................................................................67

Commands Menu ..........................................................................70

Status Menu .................................................................................... 71

Configuration Menu......................................................................71

Diagnostics Menu ..........................................................................71

Front Panel Functionality....................................................................72

Enter Passwords............................................................................. 72

Logout.............................................................................................. 74

Set Control Mode Settings ............................................................74

Use Data Cartridges....................................................................... 74

Insert a Single Cartridge ...............................................................75

Move a Single Cartridge ...............................................................77

Eject a Single Cartridge ................................................................. 78

Use of Magazines and Magazine Blanks...........................................80

Eject a Magazine............................................................................. 80

Install a Magazine..........................................................................81

Manually Operate the Magazine .................................................83

View Status Information...................................................................... 89

View SuperLoader Status .............................................................89

View Firmware Version................................................................91

View Element Status......................................................................92

View Tape Drive Status................................................................. 93

View Tape Drive Version..............................................................94

View Ethernet Information...........................................................95

Run Inventory ....................................................................................... 97

Set Data Compression..........................................................................97

Updating the System............................................................................98

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On-board Remote Management ....................................................... 101

Open On-board Remote Management......................................102

Status Information .......................................................................103

Default Username and Password..............................................104

Time Display.................................................................................104

Feedback on Pages .......................................................................104

Commands Page.................................................................................106

Move Tapes................................................................................... 107

Run Inventory...............................................................................107

Set to Home...................................................................................107

Set Sequential Operations...........................................................108

Configurations Page...........................................................................109

Set System Operations Options ................................................. 110

Change the SCSI ID......................................................................111

Set the Control Mode...................................................................112

View the Compression Setting................................................... 114

Set the Cleaning Mode ................................................................115

Set the System Time.....................................................................116

Set Networking Options .............................................................117

Set Security Options ....................................................................119

Diagnostics Page................................................................................. 126

Run Diagnostic Tests ................................................................... 126

Identify SuperLoader ..................................................................130

Perform a System Reset...............................................................130

Updates Page.......................................................................................130

Perform System Updates ............................................................130

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 133

Before Contacting Support................................................................134

Contacting Technical Support ..........................................................136

Returning Units for Repair................................................................137

Return Authorization Process....................................................137

Policies and Procedures ..............................................................138

Repair Process...............................................................................140

How to Return the SuperLoader for Service ..................................141

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Appendix A Upgrading/Replacing CRUs 147

Replacing a DCA ................................................................................148

Remove a DCA............................................................................. 148

Install a DCA ................................................................................151

Installing a Barcode Reader ..............................................................153

Unmount the SuperLoader.........................................................154

Install the Barcode Reader..........................................................154

Replacing a Cartridge Magazine or Magazine Blank....................162

Remove a Magazine..................................................................... 163

Remove a Magazine Blank .........................................................164

Reinstall a Cartridge Magazine or Magazine Blank ............... 165

Change the Orientation............................................................... 166

Installing the Slide Rail Kit................................................................ 175

Installing the Flexible Interface ........................................................181

Appendix B Specifications 185

Physical Specifications.......................................................................185

Performance Specifications ...............................................................186

Power Specifications ..........................................................................187

Environmental Specifications ...........................................................187

Vibration Specifications..................................................................... 188

Shock Specifications ........................................................................... 189

Product Safety/Compliance .............................................................189

Acoustic and Noise Limits ................................................................190

SCSI Specifications .............................................................................190

SCSI Cable and Terminator Requirements .............................. 190

SCSI Cable Length .......................................................................190

Ethernet................................................................................................ 191

Appendix C Time Zones 193

Appendix D Regulatory Statements 197

Taiwan Statement...............................................................................199

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Japan Notice ........................................................................................199

Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) ...................................................199

European Union Notice .....................................................................200

Product Safety Electrostatic Discharge............................................200

Grounding Methods...........................................................................201

Laser Safety..........................................................................................201

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Figures

Figure 1 LCD Front Panel Screen...................................................xx

Figure 2 On-board Remote Management Screen........................xxi

Figure 3 SuperLoader Front View ................................................... 3

Figure 4 Function Keys...................................................................... 4

Figure 5 Magazine (left and right sides) .........................................6

Figure 6 Magazine Blank...................................................................7

Figure 7 SuperLoader DLT Rear View...........................................7

Figure 8 SuperLoader LTO Rear View............................................8

Figure 9 Internal View of the SuperLoader.................................. 10

Figure 10 Required Parts for Installation........................................18

Figure 11 Installing Two Clip Nuts .................................................19

Figure 12 Attaching SuperLoader Brackets....................................20

Figure 13 Attaching Support Brackets ............................................ 21

Figure 14 Sliding SuperLoader into Rack....................................... 22

Figure 15 Front Alignment................................................................23

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Figure 16 Connecting Support Brackets..........................................23

Figure 17 Making the SCSI Connection ..........................................25

Figure 18 LCD Front Panel................................................................29

Figure 19 Submenu for Configuration ............................................30

Figure 20 Main Menu (LCD).............................................................32

Figure 21 Configuration Menu (LCD).............................................32

Figure 22 Main Menu (LCD).............................................................34

Figure 23 Main Menu (LCD).............................................................34

Figure 24 Static IP Selection .............................................................. 35

Figure 25 Main Menu (LCD).............................................................36

Figure 26 Set Subnet Mask ................................................................36

Figure 27 Main Menu (LCD).............................................................37

Figure 28 IP Gateway......................................................................... 37

Figure 29 Main Menu (LCD).............................................................38

Figure 30 Set IP Server.......................................................................39

Figure 31 Main Menu (LCD).............................................................40

Figure 32 Setting a Time Server........................................................40

Figure 33 Main Menu (LCD).............................................................42

Figure 34 Setting a Time Zone (Hours) ...........................................42

Figure 35 Setting a Time Zone (Minutes)........................................42

Figure 36 Main Menu (LCD).............................................................43

Figure 37 Setting the Date and Time ...............................................43

Figure 38 Main Menu (LCD).............................................................45

Figure 39 Main Menu (LCD).............................................................46

Figure 40 Main Menu (LCD).............................................................47

Figure 41 Main Menu (LCD).............................................................47

Figure 42 Main Menu (LCD).............................................................48

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Figure 43 Main Menu (LCD)............................................................. 49

Figure 44 Password Screen ...............................................................50

Figure 45 DLTtape IV and Super DLTtape I Cartridges...............54

Figure 46 Ultrium Format Tape Cartridge ..................................... 55

Figure 47 Write Protect Switch (SDLT Shown)..............................56

Figure 48 Magazine Map...................................................................59

Figure 49 SuperLoader DLT Menu Tree Structure........................68

Figure 50 SuperLoader LTO Menu Tree Structure........................69

Figure 51 Log In Sample....................................................................73

Figure 52 Loading a Cartridge (SDLT Tape Shown)..................... 76

Figure 53 Installing a Magazine .......................................................82

Figure 54 Installing a Magazine (continued)..................................83

Figure 55 View of Magazines ...........................................................84

Figure 56 Cartridge Orientation (SDLT Shown)............................85

Figure 57 Upper Slot of Magazine (SDLT Shown) ........................86

Figure 58 Top of Magazine ...............................................................87

Figure 59 Identifying a Magazine Slot (SDLT Shown) ................. 88

Figure 60 LCD Messages ................................................................... 90

Figure 61 Firmware Version Display .............................................. 91

Figure 62 Element Status................................................................... 92

Figure 63 Magazine Slot Map...........................................................92

Figure 64 Element Status................................................................... 93

Figure 65 Tape Drive Status..............................................................94

Figure 66 Tape Drive Version...........................................................95

Figure 67 View Ethernet Information..............................................96

Figure 68 View Ethernet Information (Scrolled Down)................ 96

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Figure 69 Accessing the Backup Copy of Firmware (SuperLoader

DLT shown) .....................................................................100

Figure 70 On-board Remote Management Home Page..............103

Figure 71 Feedback in On-board Remote Management Screen.105

Figure 72 Commands Page .............................................................106

Figure 73 Screen for Configurations Page ....................................109

Figure 74 Systems Operations Page...............................................110

Figure 75 Screen for Configurations..............................................111

Figure 76 Setting the Control Mode...............................................113

Figure 77 Viewing the Compression Setting................................114

Figure 78 Setting the Time Zone ....................................................117

Figure 79 Setting Network Options...............................................118

Figure 80 Setting Security Options ................................................120

Figure 81 Setting Authorized Client List ......................................122

Figure 82 Disabling Sets ..................................................................124

Figure 83 Setting Client Overlap Control .....................................125

Figure 84 Diagnostics Page .............................................................127

Figure 85 View Test Status..............................................................128

Figure 86 Viewing Error or History Logs .....................................129

Figure 87 System Update ................................................................131

Figure 88 Removing the SuperLoader from the Rack................. 142

Figure 89 Loosening the Support Brackets ...................................143

Figure 90 Connecting Support Brackets........................................143

Figure 91 Removing the Brackets...................................................144

Figure 92 Removing a DCA (SuperLoader DLT shown)............149

Figure 93 Removing the DCA (continued)...................................150

Figure 94 Bottom of the DCA .........................................................151

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Figure 95 Installing the DCA..........................................................152

Figure 96 Installing the DCA (continued) (SuperLoader DLT

shown) .............................................................................. 153

Figure 97 Installing a Barcode Reader...........................................155

Figure 98 Barcode Reader Foam Insert .........................................156

Figure 99 Barcode Reader Flex Cable............................................157

Figure 100 Barcode Reader Mirror...................................................158

Figure 101 Barcode Reader ZIF Connector.....................................158

Figure 102 Seating the Barcode Reader ZIF Connector ................ 159

Figure 103 Tighten ZIF Connector Strain Relief ............................160

Figure 104 Barcode Reader Alignment ........................................... 161

Figure 105 Removing a Magazine....................................................164

Figure 106 Removing a Magazine Blank ........................................164

Figure 107 Installing a Cartridge Magazine ................................... 165

Figure 108 Installing a Magazine Blank ..........................................166

Figure 109 Changing Orientation of Magazine..............................167

Figure 110 Removing Handle Screws .............................................168

Figure 111 Removing the Handle .................................................... 169

Figure 112 Rotate Handle..................................................................170

Figure 113 Rotate Magazine..............................................................171

Figure 114 Replace Handle ............................................................... 171

Figure 115 Changing Orientation of Blank.....................................172

Figure 116 Removing the Handle .................................................... 173

Figure 117 Rotating the Handle ....................................................... 174

Figure 118 Attaching the Handle .....................................................175

Figure 119 Securing the Brackets to the Slide Rail ........................177

Figure 120 Inserting Shelf Assembly ...............................................178

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Figure 121 Placing the SuperLoader................................................179

Figure 122 Attaching the SuperLoader to the Cabinet..................180

Figure 123 Clip Nut Installation.......................................................181

Figure 124 Removing the Cover Plate .............................................182

Figure 125 Installing the Flexible Interface.....................................183

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Tables

Table 1 LCD Panel Function Keys..................................................4

Table 2 Location Criteria ...............................................................15

Table 3 UL Criteria .........................................................................16

Table 4 Write Protect Switch Positions........................................57

Table 5 LED Display....................................................................... 66

Table 6 SuperLoader Status........................................................... 90

Table 7 Firmware Version Description........................................91

Table 8 Tape Drive Status..............................................................94

Table 9 Tape Drive Version...........................................................95

Table 10 Ethernet Information Messages ......................................96

Table 11 Suggested Actions for Performance Problems........... 134

Table 12 Times and Time Zones...................................................193

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Preface

This chapter describes this User Manual’s audience, purpose, organization, document conventions, and product safety.

Note: This manual is for both the SuperLoader DLT and the

SuperLoader LTO due to the nature of their similarities. Many component parts are not interchangeable. These include the magazines, cartridges, drive carrier assembly, magazine blank, magazine handle, and the barcode scanner. Please order the appropriate part numbers when replacing these items.

Audience

Purpose

This user manual is designed and written for end users and field service engineers.

The purpose of this manual is to provide end users with the following information:

• SuperLoader description and specifications.

• SuperLoader installation and configuration

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• Tape cartridge description and general overview

• SuperLoader operation

• Troubleshooting

• Customer-replaceable components

Document Organization

This manual is organized as follows:

• Chapter 1,

Introduction - This chapter provides a general

overview of the SuperLoader’s components and functionality.

• Chapter 2,

Installation and Configuration - This chapter

describes how to unpack, install, configure, remove, and repack the SuperLoader.

• Chapter 3,

Tape Cartridge Use - This chapter describes tape

cartridge care and usage.

• Chapter 4,

SuperLoader Operation - This chapter describes the

components of the SuperLoader, setting passwords, setting modes, loading cartridges, installing magazines, and testing the SuperLoader’s functionality.

• Chapter 5,

Troubleshooting - This chapter describes how to

determine and repair minor and major problems that may occur in the SuperLoader.

• Appendix A,

Upgrading/Replacing CRUs - This appendix

describes how to upgrade and replace Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs).

• Appendix B,

Specifications - This appendix describes the

SuperLoader’s specifications.

• Appendix C,

Time Zones - This appendix provides a listing of

Time Zones for setting the time on the SuperLoader.

• Appendix D,

Regulatory Statements - This appendix provides

required regulatory statements for the SuperLoader.

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1Introduction

This chapter describes the SuperLoader components and functionality.

General Description 1

Data backup is essential to protect irreplaceable information. Backing up data to magnetic tape is an easy, cost-efficient method used by many small and medium sized businesses. However, most enterprises have so much data that a single backup tape is not enough; the information has to be spread across numerous tapes. To avoid constantly changing tapes manually, many tape backup systems include a SuperLoader.

A SuperLoader is a robot that includes a tape drive and one or more magazines of tape cartridges. The user’s application can automatically load and unload tape cartridges as required for data backup or data retrieval. SuperLoaders provide compact, high capacity, but low cost method for simple, unattended data backup.

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Introduction Front View

The SuperLoader contains either the DLT1, SDLT 220, SDLT 320, or LTO tape drive, and one or two magazines containing up to eight cartridges each. A single cartridge can be inserted directly via a password-protected mailslot. The cartridge inserts directly into the tape drive, provided there is no tape already in the drive; or you can load the cartridge to a magazine slot provided that slot is not already occupied.

The front panel on the SuperLoader includes an LCD display and four function keys. A scrolling menu on the LCD display allows you to obtain information from the SuperLoader and enter commands. The front panel also includes two LEDs indicating the SuperLoader’s ready status and error status.

The SuperLoader connects to your host server via a SCSI connection allowing the host to send data and commands automatically. You can also connect to the SuperLoader using an Ethernet connection to perform administrative functions and download system updates.

Front View 1

The mailslot, LCD, function keys, status LEDs, power switch, and left and right magazines are visible on the front panel of the SuperLoader.

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Figure 3 SuperLoader Front View

Introduction

Front View

Mailslot

Left magazine/blank

Mailslot 1

Right magazine/blank

Power switch

Status LEDs

LCD 4 Function keys

The SuperLoader has a manual entry port, the mailslot, which you can use to load or unload a single cartridge. To maintain security, the mailslot can be password protected. You can insert a cartridge in the mailslot even if both magazines are completely filled, so long as the tape drive itself is empty. You can also pass a tape cartridge from the mailslot to the magazine if the drive is full but the magazine is not.

LCD 1

Function Keys 1

Note: You should run an inventory from the host application

after using the mailslot. The mailslot is not available directly from the host application.

The LCD allows you to use the scrolling menu to perform diagnostics and to enter commands

The function keys allow scrolling through menu to make selections as shown in figure 4

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. The following function keys are available:

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Introduction Front View

Table 1 LCD Panel Function Keys

Figure 4 Function Keys

Function Key Description

Enter Press to select an option

Escape Press to return to the previous

menu, to move backwards on a screen, or to abort an operation

 (Scroll Up)

 (Scroll Down)

Ready LED

Fault LED

Press to move up through a menu or through the menu settings

Press to move down through a menu or through the menu settings

Escape

Scroll up

Scroll down

Enter

Status LEDs 1

The status LEDs show SuperLoader and drive status information. The green amber indicates an error, and a blinking

Ready LED shows ready status information, and the

Fault LED shows fault status information. A solid Fault LED

Fault LED indicates a need for

attention.

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Introduction

Front View

Power Switch 1

Magazines 1

The power switch is a soft key, which means that if the SuperLoader is moving any cartridges when you press the power switch, it finishes moving them before powering off. Any other functions, such as writing to a tape or performing a diagnostic, are interrupted and terminated when you press the power switch. However, the SuperLoader attempts to write cached data to tape before the unit powers down.

The SuperLoader is equipped with one or two cartridge magazines. The magazines are removable and each magazine accommodates up to eight cartridges. If your SuperLoader contains only one magazine, a magazine blank is installed in the other magazine bay. The handles on magazines and magazine blanks are removable and allow you to configure any magazine or magazine blank to fit in either the left or the right magazine bay.

The magazines store the data tape cartridges and can also store the cleaning cartridge. The magazines also contain the part of the robotics that moves the cartridges inside the SuperLoader.

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Introduction Front View

Figure 5 Magazine (left and right sides)

Use one of these knobs to manually rotate the magazine when you load and unload cartridges

The SuperLoader DLT and SuperLoader LTO magazines, magazine blanks, and magazine handles are not interchangeable. The SuperLoader LTO magazine displays the LTO Utlrium logo on the handle.

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Introduction

Rear View

Figure 6 Magazine Blank

Rear View 1

The fans and connection ports are visible on the back of the SuperLoader.

Figure 7 SuperLoader DLT Rear View

Power supply cooling fan

AC power System cooling fan

Ethernet connection

SCSI connector

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AC power switch

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Figure 8 SuperLoader LTO Rear View

Cooling Fans 1

AC Power 1

Power supply cooling fan

connection

AC Power

AC power switch

System cooling fan

EthernetSCSI connection

The SuperLoader has a system cooling fan, plus a second fan to cool the power supply. These fans maintain the acceptable temperature range for the tape drive path and all internal electronics. See Appendix B

on page 185 for details about required

specifications.

The SuperLoader requires a nominal voltage in the range of 110 volts AC to 220 volts AC to operate.

Ethernet Connection

The SuperLoader’s Ethernet connection allows you to connect the

SuperLoader to a network, enabling remote administration. The SuperLoader can also connect to an SNMP server and a time server.

The Ethernet connection supports HyperText Transfer Protocol (http). You can download system updates and perform administrative tasks, including diagnostics, using http, such as with a Web browser.

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Introduction

Internal View

SCSI Connection 1

A low-voltage differential (LVD) SCSI connection links the SuperLoader to the external host server. LVD connections allow you to have more devices and longer cable lengths than single ended (SE) SCSI connections. The LVD SCSI connection uses an

0.8mm offset Very High Density connector.

Internal View 1

Figure 9

together. The picker sits behind the front panel and mailslot, and can “put” and “get” cartridges to/from the mailslot, magazines, and tape drive. The drive carrier assembly (DCA) contains the tape drive, internal power supply, and cooling fan, and can be removed and replaced as a single component.

shows how the components of the SuperLoader fit

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Introduction Internal View

Figure 9 Internal View of the SuperLoader

Picker with misinsertion feature and turret spreader

Barcode reader bay

DCA

Magazine

Mailslot

Picker Magazine blank

Note: Unless noted otherwise, these illustrations are for both

the SuperLoader DLT and SuperLoader LTO due to the nature of their similarities. Many component parts are not interchangeable. These include the magazines, cartridges, drive carrier assembly, magazine blank, magazine handle, and the barcode scanner. Please order the apprpriate part numbers when replacing these items.

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Introduction

Supported Software

Picker 1

Drive Carrier Assembly (DCA)

Barcode Reader 1

The picker is the component of the SuperLoader that shuttles cartridges between the drive, both magazines, and the mailslot. It has two degrees of freedom: rotation and translation. The rotation axis positions the picker platform in front of each location while the translation axis moves cartridges on and off of the picker platform. By combining these two degrees of freedom, a pin on the translation axis engages and disengages a notch on the right side of the cartridge for pushing and pulling the cartridge on and off of the platform.

The DCA is configured with either a DLT1 tape drive, an

SDLT 220, an SDLT 320 tape drive, or an HP LTO tape drive. The DCA facilitates easy removal of the drive. To change tape drives, you can replace the DCA without having to remove the top cover of the SuperLoader. The SuperLoader DLT DCA and the SuperLoader LTO DCA are not interchangeable.

Since the barcode reader is optional, your SuperLoader may be equipped with a barcode reader when you receive it, or you may decide to install one later. The barcode reader provides inventory feedback to the host application and/or LCD panel/On-board Remote Manager by reading the cartridge barcode labels. A full 16cartridge inventory scan may take up to 90 seconds. The SuperLoader DLT barcode reader and the SuperLoader LTO barcode reader are not interchangeable.

Supported Software 1

The SuperLoader is compatible with most operating systems such as NetWare, Windows (2000, and XP), Novell, Solaris, HP-UX, Linux (Red Hat, SuSe, Caldera, and TurboLinux), and AIX.

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Introduction Supported Software

The SuperLoader is also compatible with most popular backup software applications, including CAI ARCserve, Veritas NetBackup and BackupExec, IBM Tivoli Storage Manager, and Legato Networker.

Note: Please check with your operating system supplier and

your backup software vendor to verify which version is required for this SuperLoader.

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Chapter 2

2Installation and Configuration

This chapter describes how to rackmount and configure the SuperLoader.

Preparation 2

Before you install your new SuperLoader, unpack it carefully and inspect it for any damage that might have occurred during shipping. The Quick Start Guide included in the packaging describes all the necessary information to unpack and inspect your SuperLoader correctly. Please locate the Quick Start Guide and follow the directions.

Ensure that the work area is free from conditions that could cause electrostatic discharge (ESD). Discharge static electricity from your body by touching a known grounded surface, such as your computer’s metal chassis.

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Installation and Configuration Preparation

SCSI Bus Requirements

Accessories 2

You must connect the SuperLoader to one of the following SCSI

bus types:

• Wide, SCSI-2, Low-Voltage Differential (LVD)

• Single-Ended (SE) SCSI bus

Note: The SuperLoader is not compatible with a High

Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI bus.

Your SCSI host adapter card must also support the SCSI bus type used to connect the SuperLoader. If you use a LVD SCSI bus, use a host adapter card with a connection for the VHDCI cable.

Note: If you use an SE SCSI bus, the tape drive’s performance

is limited to the maximum data transfer speed of the bus.

The following accessories are shipped with each SuperLoader:

•Quick Start Guide

• SCSI host cable

•SCSI terminator

• Hardware to rackmount the SuperLoader

•1 magazine blank

•Power cord

• Documentation CD that contains all of the documentation in

Adobe

Portable Document Format (PDF) and links to

supplied device drivers

•Barcode labels

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Installation and Configuration

Preparation

Installation Location Requirements

The SuperLoader is designed to fit in a standard 19-inch rack using either the long or short brackets (depending on the depth of the

rack) or the optional slide rail kit. When choosing an installation location, make sure that it meets the criteria found in table 2

table 3

Table 2 Location Criteria

Requirement Description

Rack Size Standard 19-inch

Room Temperature 10 degrees C to 35 degrees C

Power Source Line frequency: 50 Hz to 60 Hz

Air Quality Good air quality with minimal sources of particulate

(50 degrees F to 95 degrees F)

contamination. Avoid placing the SuperLoader near cooling or exhaust vents, printing machines, frequently used doors and walkways, stacks of supplies that collect dust, and smoke-filled rooms.

and

Caution: Excessive dust or other debris in the tape path

can damage tape and tape drives.

Humidity 20% to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing)

Minimum Clearance (to Facilitate Component Removal and Installation)

Proximity to the Host Computer The SCSI bus may not exceed 26 feet (7.92 meters). This

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Front: 27.0 inches (686 mm), including 2.0 inches (51 mm) from the front mounting rail to the inside of the front door. Rear: 17.0 inches (432 mm). Using the appropriate SuperLoader bracket, ensure the rear door closes.

includes the internal SCSI cable length of 16 inches (406.4 mm) per SuperLoader DLT or 23.5 inches (596.9 mm) per SuperLoader LTO, and all external cabling between SCSI devices on the same bus.

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Table 3 UL Criteria

General Hazards

Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature

When installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum recommended ambient (TMRA).

Reduced Air Flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that

the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading Mounting of the equipment in a rack should be such that a

hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the

equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing the concern.

Reliable Earthing (Grounding) Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be

maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit, such as use of power strips.

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Rackmounting the SuperLoader

Rackmounting the SuperLoader 2

The SuperLoader can be rackmounted in two ways:

• Attached directly to the cabinet rails (stationary)

• Attached to an optional slide rail kit (removable)

Only the stationary installation is included in this manual.

Note: To mount the SuperLoader on the slide rail, refer to the

Quick Start Guide shipped with the optional shelf assembly or to Installing the Slide Rail Kit

on page 175.

General Preparation for Rackmount Installation

Take the following general safety steps before beginning either rackmount installation.

1 Lower the cabinet feet.

2 Extend the cabinet anti-tip device, if available.

3 Ensure that the cabinet and all rackmounted equipment have a

reliable ground connection.

4 Verify that the total current of all rackmounted components

(including the SuperLoader) will not exceed the current rating of the power distribution unit or outlet rectaptacles.

5 Secure the help of at least one other person. At least two

people are required to safely install the SuperLoader into a rack cabinet.

Warning: Failure to take these safety steps may result in

personal injury or equipment damage.

Caution: Do not remove the top cover of the SuperLoader

during the installation process. Removing the top cover could result in damage to the SuperLoader.

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Stationary Rackmount Installation

This section describes the steps for attaching the SuperLoader directly to the rails of a rack.

1 Make sure you have the following tools and parts:

• #2 Phillips™ screwdriver

•Level

• The following SuperLoader accessory kit parts (figure 10

• 4 SuperLoader brackets (2 long and 2 short to accommodate different rack depths)

Use the short SuperLoader brackets (74-60604-03) unless the distance from the front mounting rail to the rear mounting rail is less than 30.25 inches (76.84 cm).

• 2 support brackets (74-60605-01)

• 8 10-32 x 1/4 inch button head screws for the support brackets (4 per support bracket)

• The following parts shipped with the rack:

• 8 clip nuts

•8 screws

Figure 10 Required Parts for Installation

Short SuperLoader brackets (74-60604-03)

Long SuperLoader brackets (74-60604-01)

Support bracket screws

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Figure 11 Installing Two Clip Nuts

Installation and Configuration

Rackmounting the SuperLoader

2 Install two clip nuts, 1.75 inches (44.45 mm) apart, onto each of

the four rails of the rack, making sure that you install each pair of clip nuts at exactly the same level as shown in figure 11

Rail

Outer covers of the rack

Rail

Clip nut

1.75 inches (44.45 mm)

Rail

Clip nut

3 Select the long or short SuperLoader brackets (depending on

the depth of the rack), and then attach them to the rear of the SuperLoader, as shown in figure 12

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Figure 12 Attaching SuperLoader Brackets

SuperLoader (SuperLoader DLT shown)

Screws (10-32 x 1/4 only)

SuperLoader bracket

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Figure 13 Attaching Support Brackets

Installation and Configuration

Rackmounting the SuperLoader

4 Using rack screws, attach a support bracket to the clip nuts on

each rear rail, as shown in figure 13

Note: Be sure to attach the support brackets correctly; the

side of the bracket with only two holes should be secured to the rail.

Tighten the screws just enough to hold the support brackets firmly against the rail while still allowing the support bracket to be slightly shifted by hand. This shifting will help facilitate the engagement of SuperLoader brackets as the SuperLoader is installed in the rack. You will fully tighten the screws in step 8

Support bracket

Outer cover of rack

Clip nuts

Rack screws

Rear rail in rack

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5 With the help of a second installer, insert the SuperLoader into

Figure 14 Sliding SuperLoader into Rack

the rack so that the SuperLoader brackets slide into corresponding support brackets on the rear rails and the tabs at the front of the SuperLoader align flush with the clip nuts on the front rails. See figure 14

Caution: Do not let go of the front end of the SuperLoader

until it can be secured to the rack.

SuperLoader bracket (SuperLoader DLT shown)

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Figure 15 Front Alignment

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Rackmounting the SuperLoader

6 While the other installer holds the front end of the

SuperLoader, secure the SuperLoader in the rack by doing the following:

a Secure the front end of the SuperLoader to the rack using

four rack screws (two per tab) as shown in figure 15

. Tighten the screws just enough to secure the SuperLoader to the front rails.

Front rail

Rack screws

SuperLoader (front)

Figure 16 Connecting Support Brackets

Tab (one per side)

b Install four screws (two per side) to secure the support

brackets to the SuperLoader brackets. See figure 16

Support bracket

SuperLoader bracket

Screws

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7 Verify that the SuperLoader is level. Adjust as needed.

8 When the SuperLoader is level, tighten all screws securing the

SuperLoader to the rack. This includes the following:

• Four screws securing the SuperLoader tabs to the front rails.

• Four screws securing the support brackets to the rear rails.

• Four screws securing the SuperLoader brackets to the support brackets.

Making the SCSI Connection 2

The SCSI connection allows the host computer to communicate with the SuperLoader.

Note: You must have already installed a SCSI host adapter

card in the host computer. The adapter card must be LVD or SE compatible.

Before you start, make sure that your cable is long enough to reach from the SuperLoader to the host computer. Remember, your SCSI bus cannot be longer that 26 feet (7.92 m). The SuperLoader DLT’s internal SCSI length is 16 inches (406.4 mm). On a SuperLoader LTO, the SCSI bus length is 23.5 inches (596.9 mm). If you have multiple SuperLoaders on the SCSI bus, use shorter cables to daisy chain them.

Caution: When installing cables, be careful not to damage the

SCSI pins on the connectors. Damaged pins will cause the connection to fail.

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Figure 17 Making the SCSI Connection

Installation and Configuration

Making the SCSI Connection

To Make the SCSI Connection: 2

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

system administrator before turning off power.

2 Properly power off all peripheral devices connected to the host

computer.

3 Power off the host computer and any peripheral devices.

4 Install the supplied VHDCI SCSI cable to the double-stacked

SCSI connector on the back of the SuperLoader/DCA and tighten the screws. You can install the SCSI cable in either port.

Double-stacked SCSI connector (SuperLoader DLT)

Note: Notice that the connector on the end of the cable is offset.

Make sure that you install it with the correct orientation so that you can fit a terminator or another cable in the other port.

5 If the SuperLoader will be the last device on the SCSI bus,

install the supplied SCSI terminator to the remaining port that is on the SuperLoader/DCA and then tighten the screws.

6 Attach the other end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI host adapter

card.

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Installation and Configuration Powering On the SuperLoader

7 Power on any peripheral devices that you powered off in

step 2

Note: Do not power back on the host computer at this time.

First, you must configure the SuperLoader.

After you have made the SCSI connection, you need to connect the SuperLoader’s power cord and then power on the SuperLoader. For more information, see Powering On the SuperLoader

Powering On the SuperLoader 2

A power cord was supplied with your SuperLoader. Carefully inspect it and make sure that it is the correct one for your country or region. If the supplied power cord is not correct, contact your customer service representative or your point-of-sale person.

To Connect the Power Cord: 2

Note: The first time you power on the SuperLoader, do not

power on the host first.

1 Make sure the power switch on the back of the SuperLoader is

off (the 0 is pressed).

2 Connect the female end of the power cord to the power

connector on the back of the SuperLoader.

3 Plug the male end of the power cord into the power source.

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Powering On the SuperLoader

To Power on the SuperLoader: 2

1 Push the power switch that is on the back of the SuperLoader

to the

On position (the 1 is pressed). Wait while the

SuperLoader performs its power-on self test (POST). During this time, the following activities occur:

• The LCD displays the model

• The LCD displays a progress bar, indicating the progress of the POST

• The SuperLoader performs a calibration and magazine element status

•The

Ready LED flashes green

Once the power-on sequence completes and the SuperLoader is ready, the LCD displays a listing of the SuperLoader options that are present and the

Note: When the SuperLoader is idle for a while, the

Ready LED is steady green.

appropriate company logo appears, the LCD backlight turns off (into power-save mode), and the drive type (if known) or the date and time appears.

Note: After powering up the SuperLoader using the

method described above, you should use the switch on the front to power on and off the SuperLoader.

2 When you first power on the SuperLoader, it automatically

runs a POST. During the POST, the left (green) LED flashes. After the POST, the left (green) and right (amber) LED flash alternately back and forth. Do one of the following:

• If the SuperLoader powers on successfully, continue configuring the SuperLoader. For more information, refer to Configuration

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Installation and Configuration Powering On the SuperLoader

• If the SuperLoader does not power on successfully, ensure the following:

• The power switch is on

• The power cord is inserted correctly

• The SCSI bus is terminated

• The SCSI cable is connected to the SuperLoader and

host computer

• An error code does not appear on the SuperLoader’s

LCD.

If you cannot resolve the problem yourself, contact your service representative or Customer Support.

When you first power on the SuperLoader, the setting for the Internet Protocol (IP) address is static with the address

192.168.20.128. If you want to use Dynamic Host Configuration

Protocol (DHCP) to change the IP address, see IP Address

on page 33. To determine the IP address when using DHCP, view the Ethernet status information. For more information, see

Change the SCSI ID

on page 111.

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Configuration

Configuration 2

To configure your SuperLoader, start with the main menu on the front panel. If the main menu is not already visible on the LCD,

Enter.

press

Figure 18 LCD Front Panel

Status

Commands

Configuration

Diagnostics

When you first power on the SuperLoader, it defaults to no password protection. However, after you set the security option, all the configuration functionality is password-protected. You need an administrator-level password to configure the SuperLoader.

To Disconnect Power from AC Mains: 2

1 Press the power switch on the front panel and hold for

approximately 5 seconds.

2 When the LCD screen goes blank, push the AC power switch

on the back of the SuperLoader to the

OFF position (the 0 is

pressed).

Note: The SuperLoader power inlet serves as the

disconnect device.

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The configuration submenu has the following options:

Figure 19 Submenu for Configuration

SuperLoader DLT SuperLoader LTO

Configuration

SCSI ID

Ethernet

Set IP

DHCP

Static IP Set Subnet Mask

Set Gateway

Set SNMP Server

Set Time Server

Time

Set Timezone

Set Date/Time

Control Mode

Random

Mixed

Sequential

Seq Cycle Mode

Cleaning Tape

Auto Clean

Tape Location

Compression

Security

Set Password

Operator

Administrator

System Update

Configuration

SCSI ID Drive SCSI ID Loader

Ethernet

Set IP

DHCP Static IP

Set Subnet Mask

Set Gateway

Set SNMP Server

Set Time Server

Time

Set Timezone

Set Date/Time

Control Mode

Random

Mixed

Sequential

Seq Cycle Mode

Cleaning Tape

Auto Clean

Security

Set Password

Operator

Administrator Restore Mfg Defaults

System Update

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Setting SCSI ID

To configure the SuperLoader, you must verify the setup of the following:

• SCSI ID(s). For the SuperLoader DLT, there is a single SCSI ID. For the SuperLoader LTO, there are separate SCSI IDs for the drive and the loader.

• Ethernet IP address (if you are not using DHCP)

• SNMP server IP address - only if SNMP is being used

• Time server IP address (or the time zone, date, and time, if configuring manually) - only if a time server is being used

• Control mode

• Security option

Setting SCSI ID 2

Each SCSI device attached to a server or workstation must have a unique SCSI ID. For the SuperLoader DLT, you need one SCSI ID for the SuperLoader. For SuperLoader LTO models, you need to set up separate SCSI IDs for the tape drive and the SuperLoader.

Check the IDs on all other SCSI devices that are on the SCSI bus, including the SCSI host adapter, and select unused SCSI IDs for the SuperLoader robotics (all models) and drive (LTO drive only). The factory default SCSI IDs for the SuperLoader robotics and LTO drive are 04 and 05 respectively, but you can select any unused number between 00 and 15. If the SuperLoader factory default SCSI IDs are being used by other devices on the SCSI bus, you need to change these SCSI IDs to avoid conflicts.

To Set the SCSI ID: 2

1 If the main menu is not already visible, press Enter.

2 On the main menu, scroll to Configuration and press Enter.

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Figure 20 Main Menu (LCD)

Figure 21 Configurati on Menu (LCD)

DLT/SDLT

Status

Commands

Configuration



Diagnostics

3 On the Configuration submenu, scroll to SCSI ID and press

Enter.

SCSI ID



Ethernet

Time

Control Mode

Cleaning Tape

SCSI ID Drive



SCSI ID Loader

Ethernet

Time

LTO

4 Scroll to the number you want to set as the SuperLoader’s SCSI

Control Mode

ID, then press

Enter. Cycle Power new SCSI ID appears on

the LCD.

5 Press and hold the power button on the front panel until

System Shutdown Please Wait appears on the LCD. Power Off

appears on the LCD, then the SuperLoader shuts off.

6 Press the power button again to power on the SuperLoader.

The new SCSI ID is now in effect.

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Setting Ethernet

Setting Ethernet 2

Ethernet is the method the SuperLoader uses to access a network. With an Ethernet connection, you can remotely access the SuperLoader over the network to which it is connected. To use the Ethernet connection, you must define the following:

• A dynamic or static IP address for the SuperLoader (required)

• A subnet mask (required)

• An IP gateway (optional)

• A Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) server (optional)

• A time server, or set the time and time zone manually (optional)

IP Address 2

An IP address is the address of any device attached to a network. Each device must have a unique IP address. IP addresses are written as four sets of numbers separated by periods ranging from

0.0.0.0 up to and including 255.255.255.255.

IP addresses are either permanent or dynamically assigned. A permanent, or static, address remains the same each time the device connects to the network. A dynamic address may change each time the device connects to the network and is assigned by the network server using DHCP.

To Set a Dynamic IP Address: 2

1 On the main menu, scroll to Configuration, then press Enter.

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Figure 22 Main Menu (LCD)

Status

Commands

Configuration



Diagnostics

2 On the Configuration menu, scroll to Ethernet, then press

Enter.

3 On the Ethernet submenu, scroll to Set IP, then press Enter.

4 Scroll to DHCP, then press Enter. Please reboot to use DHCP

appears on the LCD.

5 Press and hold the power button on the front panel until

System Shutdown Please Wait appears on the LCD. Power Off

appears on the LCD, then the SuperLoader shuts off.

6 Press the power button again to power on the SuperLoader.

The IP address is changed.

To display the IP address, see View Ethernet Information

page 95.

To Set a Static IP Address: 2

1 On the main menu, scroll to Configuration, then press Enter.

Figure 23 Main Menu (LCD)

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Commands

Configuration



Diagnostics

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Setting Ethernet

2 On the Configuration menu, scroll to Ethernet, then press

Enter.

3 On the Ethernet submenu, scroll to Set IP, then press Enter.

4 Scroll to Static IP, then press Enter. The cursor automatically

appears at the first digit.

Figure 24 Static IP Selection

DHCP

Static IP



10.050.021.018

5 At each position of the IP address, use the up and down arrows

to change the value of each digit. Press

Enter to advance the

cursor to the next digit.

Note: If you make a mistake, press Escape to backspace to

the digit you want to change.

6 When you have advanced through all of the digits of the IP

address, the SuperLoader displays

7 Press Enter. The Configuration submenu appears and the static

Enter to save.

IP is now in effect. You do not need to reboot the SuperLoader.

8 Press Escape or Enter to return to the Ethernet submenu.

Subnet Mask 2

Creating a subnet mask is a method to split IP networks into a series of subgroups, or subnets, to improve performance and security.

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To Set a Subnet Mask: 2

1 On the main menu, scroll to Configuration, then press Enter.

Figure 25 Main Menu (LCD)

Figure 26 Set Subnet Mask

Status

Commands

Configuration



Diagnostics

2 On the Configuration menu, scroll to Ethernet, then press

Enter.

3 On the Ethernet submenu, scroll to Set Subnet Mask, then press

Enter.

4 Scroll to Static IP, then press Enter. The cursor automatically

appears at the first digit.

Subnet Mask Address

55.255.255.000

5 At each position of the Subnet Mask address, use the up and

down arrows to change the value of each digit. Press advance the cursor to the next digit.

Note: If you make a mistake, press Escape to backspace to

the digit you want to change.

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Setting Ethernet

6 When you have advanced through all of the digits of the IP

address, the SuperLoader displays

7 Press Enter. SUB addr changed to appears on the LCD. You

Enter to save.

do not need to reboot the SuperLoader.

8 Press Escape or Enter to return to the Ethernet submenu.

IP Gateway 2

Figure 27 Main Menu (LCD)

An IP gateway is a device that converts data to the IP protocol.

To Set an IP Gateway: 2

1 On the main menu, scroll to Configuration, then press Enter.

Status

Commands

Configuration



Diagnostics

2 On the Configuration menu, scroll to Ethernet, then press

Enter.

3 On the Ethernet submenu, scroll to Set Gateway, then press

Enter. The cursor automatically appears at the first digit.

Figure 28 IP Gateway

Gateway Address

55.255.255.255



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4 At each position of the gateway address, use the up and down

arrows to change the value of each digit. Press

Enter to advance

the cursor to the next digit.

Note: If you make a mistake, press Escape to backspace to

the digit you want to change.

5 When you have advanced through all of the digits of the IP

address, the SuperLoader displays

6 Press Enter. GW changed to appears on the display. You do

Enter to save.

not need to reboot the SuperLoader.

7 Press Escape or Enter to return to the Ethernet submenu.

Setting the SNMP Server 2

An SNMP server monitors a network by processing reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc.). The server uses this information to define what is obtainable from each device and what can be controlled (turned off, on, etc.).

To Set an SNMP Server: 2

1 On the main menu, scroll to Configuration, then press Enter.

Figure 29 Main Menu (LCD)

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Commands

Configuration



Diagnostics

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Setting the SNMP Server

2 On the Configuration menu, scroll to Ethernet, then press

Enter.

3 On the Ethernet submenu, scroll to Set SNMP Server, then press

Enter. The cursor automatically appears at the first digit.

Figure 30 Set IP Server

SNMP Server Address

55.255.255.255



4 At each position of the SNMP server address, use the up and

down arrows to change the value of each digit. Press

Enter to

advance the cursor to the next digit.

Note: If you make a mistake, press Escape to backspace to

the digit you want to change.

5 When you have advanced through all of the digits of the IP

address, the SuperLoader displays

6 Press Enter. SNMP Server changed to appears on the display.

Enter to save.

You do not need to reboot the SuperLoader.

7 Press Escape or Enter to return to the Ethernet submenu.

Time Server 2

If you locate a time server that is compatible with SNTP, you can connect the SuperLoader to a server that will supply the correct date and time. The SuperLoader uses this information to time stamp information in its memory.

To Set a Time Server: 2

1 On the main menu, scroll to Configuration, then press Enter.

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Figure 31 Main Menu (LCD)

Figure 32 Setting a Time Server

Status

Commands

Configuration



Diagnostics

2 On the Configuration menu, scroll to Ethernet, then press

Enter.

3 On the Ethernet submenu, scroll to Set Time Server, then press

Enter. The cursor automatically appears at the first digit.

Time Server Address

92.005.041.041



4 At each position of the time server address, use the up and

down arrows to change the value of each digit. Press advance the cursor to the next digit.

Note: If you make a mistake, press Escape to backspace to

the digit you want to change.

5 When you have advanced through all of the digits of the IP

address, the SuperLoader displays

6 Press Enter. Time Server changed to appears on the display.

Enter to save.

You do not need to reboot the SuperLoader.

7 Press Escape or Enter to return to the Ethernet submenu.

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Setting the Time

Setting the Time 2

Both the front panel and the On-board Remote Manager display time stamp information. If you are connected to a time server, the time stamp information appears as regular time (Month/Date/ Year Time). For example, Feb/02/2002 14:41 GMT -7:00.

If you are not connected to a time server, the time stamp information appears as Power On Cycles (POC), Power On Hours (PHG). POC (5-digit number) is the number of times the system has booted since it was manufactured. POH is the number of hours, minutes, and seconds since the current boot occurred. For example,

If you cannot connect the SuperLoader to a time server for security reasons, you can set the time manually.

Note: Whether you connect the SuperLoader to a time server

POC: 00121, POH: 00000:00:10.

or not, if you want to include time changes, such as daylight savings time, you must make those changes manually.

Note: You must reset the time after each reboot unless you are

connected to a time server. If you are not connected to a time server and you lose power or power off, you lose your time setting. However, your Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) setting is preserved.

To Set the Time Zone: 2

1 On the main menu, scroll to Configuration, then press Enter.

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Figure 33 Main Menu (LCD)

Figure 34 Setting a Time Zone (Hours)

Status

Commands

Configuration



Diagnostics

2 On the Configuration menu, scroll to Time, then press Enter.

3 On the Time submenu, scroll to Set Timezone, then press Enter.

The Time Zone screen appears, allowing you to set the hours. The cursor automatically appears at the first digit.

Time Zone: set hrs

GMT -6:00

4 Scroll to set the number of hours’ difference between your local

time and GMT. If you do not know the difference between your local time and GMT, refer to appendix C

Figure 35 Setting a Time Zone (Minutes)

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GMT -6:00

on page 193.

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Setting the Time

5 Scroll to set the number of minutes’ difference between your

local time and GMT, then press

6 Press Escape or Enter as necessary to return to the main menu.

To Set the Date and Time: 2

1 On the main menu, scroll to Configuration, then press Enter.

Enter. The new time zone is set.

Figure 36 Main Menu (LCD)

Figure 37 Setting the Date and Time

Status

Commands

Configuration



Diagnostics

2 On the Configuration menu, scroll to Time, then press Enter.

3 On the Time submenu, scroll to Set Date/Time, then press Enter.

The Date/Time screen appears, allowing you to set the date and time. The cursor automatically appears at the first digit.

YYY.MM.DD.HH.MM

002.01.01.12.00

Use 24 hour format

Time zone GMT -6:00

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4 The first four digits represent the current year. At each position

of the year, use the up and down arrows to change the value of each digit. Press

Note: Throughout this procedure, if you make a mistake,

press

Enter to advance the cursor to the next digit.

Escape to backspace to the digit you want to

change.

5 The next two digits represent the current month. At each

position of the month, use the up and down arrows to change the value of each digit. Press

Enter to advance the cursor to the

next digit.

6 The next two digits represent the current day. At each position

of the day, use the up and down arrows to change the value of each digit. Press

7 The next two digits represent the current hour. At each

Enter to advance the cursor to the next digit.

position of the hour, use the up and down arrows to change the value of each digit. Press

Enter to advance the cursor to the

next digit.

8 The last two digits represent the current minute. At each

position of the minute, use the up and down arrows to change the value of each digit. Press

Enter to advance the cursor to the

next digit.

9 Enter to save appears on the LCD. Press Enter to save.

10 Press Escape to return to the main menu.

Setting the Control Mode 2

You can set the SuperLoader to either default control mode is Random.

In Random control mode, you (or the backup software) can specify which cartridge you want to use and where you want it to go. You will probably use this mode the most.

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Setting the Control Mode

The Sequential control mode supports certain backup applications that do not manage media. During backup, when one cartridge is read or written to the end of the tape, the SuperLoader automatically returns that cartridge to its slot and loads the cartridge from the next higher numbered slot to the tape drive to be read or written to. This continues until the backup software stops accessing the drive or until all the cartridges have been sequentially accessed. The SuperLoader does not move the media until the host requests the tape drive to unload the tape via a SCSI unload command.

In Seq Cycle Mode, which is an option of the Sequential mode, the SuperLoader automatically starts over with magazine slot 1 when the last cartridge is used (slot 16 or highest filled slot). If this control mode is not set, the SuperLoader stops when the last cartridge available has been used. In Seq Cycle Mode, the SuperLoader continues to cycle until a user stops it.

To Set the Control Mode: 2

Figure 38 Main Menu (LCD)

1 On the main menu, scroll to Configuration, then press Enter.

Status

Commands

Configuration



Diagnostics

2 On the Configuration menu, scroll to Control Mode, then press

Enter. The mode options appear. A check mark appears after

the currently enabled mode.

3 Do one of the following:

• To leave the control mode unchanged, press

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• To change the control mode, scroll to the mode to which you want to set the SuperLoader and press

to enable new mode appears on the LCD

Enter. Reboot

• Press and hold the power button on the front panel

System Shutdown Please Wait appears on the

until LCD. The

Power Off appears on the LCD and the

SuperLoader shuts off.

• Press the power button again to power up the

SuperLoader. The new control mode is now in effect.

Note: When you enable the Sequential mode, the loader

SCSI ID no longer appears on the SCSI bus; only the tape drive appears.

Sequential Control Mode Operations

Figure 39 Main Menu (LCD)

If you enable the Sequential control mode, you must use the

Sequential Ops submenu under the Commands menu to operate the SuperLoader after you reboot. The Start command allows you to load the first cartridge. The Resume command allows you to continue from the next unused slot, if a user stopped the cycle. The Stop command allows you to stop the cycle.

To Start Sequential Control Mode Operation: 2

1 On the main menu, scroll to Commands, then press Enter.

Status

Commands



Configuration

Diagnostics

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Installation and Configuration

Setting the Control Mode

2 On the Commands menu, scroll to Sequential Ops, then press

Enter.

3 On the Sequential Ops submenu, scroll to Start, then press

Enter. Moving first tape to drive appears on the LCD.

To Stop Sequential Control Mode Operation: 2

1 On the main menu, scroll to Commands, then press Enter.

Figure 40 Main Menu (LCD)

Figure 41 Main Menu (LCD)

Status

Commands



Configuration

Diagnostics

2 On the Commands menu, scroll to Sequential Ops, then press

Enter.

3 On the Sequential Ops submenu, scroll to Stop, then press

Enter. Ejecting tape from drive appears on the LCD.

To Resume Sequential Control Mode Operation: 2

1 On the main menu, scroll to Commands, then press Enter.

Status

Commands



Configuration

Diagnostics

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2 On the Commands menu, scroll to Sequential Ops, then press

Enter.

3 On the Sequential Ops submenu, scroll to Resume, then press

Enter. Moving next tape to drive appears on the LCD.

Setting Security 2

You can add security to the front panel by password-protecting the SuperLoader’s functionality. The security only protects the front panel functionality. The default security setting is that no password is required. However, you can enable the security option so that users must enter a password to access functionality.

Off, meaning

Security Option 2

Figure 42 Main Menu (LCD)

When you first power on the SuperLoader, the security option is set to

Off. Use the following procedure to enable the security

option. You must have an administrator-level password to set passwords.

To Set the Security Option: 2

1 On the main menu, scroll to Configuration, then press Enter.

Status

Commands

Configuration



Diagnostics

2 On the Configuration menu, scroll to Security, then press Enter.

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Setting Security

3 On the Security submenu, scroll to Security. If a check mark

appears after the work, the security option is on. If no check mark appears, the security option is off.

4 To change the setting, press Enter. This toggles the security

option. For example, if the security option was set to now set to

Off, and no check mark appears.

On, it is

Passwords 2

Figure 43 Main Menu (LCD)

Many operations on the SuperLoader are password-protected to ensure data integrity. You can set passwords to administrator level and at the operator level. Operator-level users have access to the Commands and Status menus. Administrator-level users have access to all functionality.

Note: Passwords must be exactly six numeric characters long.

The default is

000000 for both the administrator and

operator password.

To Set a Password: 2

1 On the main menu, scroll to Configuration, then press Enter.

Status

Commands

Configuration



Diagnostics

2 On the Configuration menu, scroll to Security, then press Enter.

3 On the Security submenu, scroll to Set Password, then press

Enter.

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4 To set a password to the operator level, scroll to Operator. To

set a password to the administrator level, scroll to

Administrator, then press Enter. The Set Password screen

appears.

5 Press Enter. If you are not logged in as Administrator, press

Enter again to log in. A textbox appears above the first asterisk.

6 In the textbox, scroll to the first character of the password. The

cursor automatically appears at the first number of the password.

Figure 44 Password Screen

Administrator

******

7 At each position of the password, use the up and down arrows

to change the value of each number. Press

Enter to advance the

cursor to the next number.

Note: If you make a mistake, press Escape to backspace to

the digit you want to change.

8 Press Enter. The textbox above the asterisk disappears and

another textbox appears above the next asterisk.

9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 to enter the remaining digits of the

password. When you have entered six numbers, the SuperLoader displays

10 Press Enter to submit the password. Password Successfully

changed

appears on the LCD.

Submit Password below the asterisks.

11 Press Enter. The Operator and Administrator options reappear.

You can either enter another password or press

Enter to return to the main menu.

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Getting Lost Passwords

If you forget the administrator-level password, you cannot access

the SuperLoader’s functionality to enter a new password. In this case, you must call your customer service representative. When you call, have the SuperLoader connected to the Ethernet and open the On-board Remote Manager.

Note: You can reset Front Panel passwords to the factory

defaults from the On-board Remote Manager. However, if the On-board Remote Management passwords are lost, you must call Customer Support.

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Chapter 3

3Tape Cartridge Use

Your SuperLoader uses magnetic tape technology to collect, backup, and archive data. Magnetic tape is made of flexible plastic that is coated with a ferromagnetic material on one side. A read/ write head in the tape drive discharges electrical impulses onto the moving ferromagnetic surface, recording data as bits of positive and negative polarity. Therefore, it is important to protect the tape from magnetic field by properly caring for them.

This chapter describes the magnetic tapes and how to handle them properly. It also describes how to clean the tape drive.

Tape Cartridges Defined 3

Magnetic tape comes in many sizes and shapes. Your SuperLoader uses DLTtape IV, Super DLTtape I (SDLT I), or Ultrium format tape (LTO). The type of drive installed in your SuperLoader determines which tape you use.

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For the DLT1 tape drive, only use DLTtape IV cartridges. DLTtape IV cartridges contain DLTtape, which provides a storage capacity of up to 40 GB (native) per cartridge. The tape cartridge shell is charcoal and has no pattern.

Note: The DLT1 tape drive automatically detects any other

cartridge types and any cartridges that have an unrecognized format. Do not use DLTtape III, IIIxt, or Cleaning Tape III cartridges.

For the SDLT 220 or SDLT 320 tape drives, use Super DLTtape I cartridges. Super DLTtape I cartridges contain Super DLTtape, which provides a storage capacity of up to 110 GB (native) per cartridge. The tape cartridge shell is green in color and has a distinctive pattern.

Note: The Super DLTtape cartridge has a keying feature to

ensure it cannot be loaded into previous generation DLT drives. However, data backed up on a DLTtape IV cartridge can be retrieved by a Super DLTtape-based drive containing the backward-read compatible features.

Figure 45 DLTtape IV and Super DLTtape I Cartridges

DLTtape IV

Super DLTtape I

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Figure 46 Ultrium Format Tape Cartridge

Tape Cartridge Use

Tape Maintenance

For the HP LTO tape drive, use Ultrium format tape cartridges, generation 1 or 2. Ultrium format tape cartridges provide a native storage capacity of 100 GB (generation 1) or 200 GB (generation 2) per cartridge.

Tape Maintenance 3

To greatly reduce the chance of problems with your tape cartridges or damage to your tape drive, follow the guidelines as listed in the appropriate tape product manuals supplied with the cartridges.

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The Write Protect Switch 3

All DLT tape cartridges have a write-protect switch to prevent accidental erasure of data. When you enable write-protection, existing data on the tape cannot be overwritten, nor can additional data be appended to the tape. When you disable write-protection, existing data on the tape can be overwritten, and additional data can be appended.

Note: Before loading a cartridge into your SuperLoader, make

sure that you set the write-protect switch to the desired position.

Figure 47 Write Protect Switch (SDLT Shown)

Orange indicator

Write-protect

Write

Table 4 shows the status of the indicator and the results for each

write-protect switch position.

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Table 4 Write Protect Switch Positions

Write Write-Protect Switch Position

Write-Protected Visible Data cannot be written to the tape.

Write-Enabled Not visible Unless the cartridge is write-protected via

Protect

Indicator Result

Existing data on the tape cannot be overwritten.

Additional data cannot be appended to the media.

software:

• data can be written to the tape.

• existing data on the tape can be overwritten.

• additional data can be appended to the media.

Tape Drive Cleaning 3

Your tape drive’s read/write head may need to be cleaned periodically. When cleaning is needed, the drive automatically requests cleaning. An autoclean operation can be managed by the the backup software or the SuperLoader.

Note:

Also, with the SuperLoader DLT, you can also initiate a manual cleaning from the front panel as needed.

Do not configure both to autoclean the drive.

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To clean your tape drive, you need to use a cleaning tape. The cleaning tape looks similar to a data tape, except the tape shell is a generally a different color, such as beige.

Note: If Auto Clean is not enabled using the SuperLoader, you

should not allocate a slot for the cleaning tape through the SuperLoader. Instead, allocate a slot through your application.

Insert the Cleaning Tape

You can insert the cleaning tape by one of the following methods:

• Load the cleaning tape directly into an ejected magazine and then reload the magazine. For more information on ejecting the magazine, see Eject a Magazine

on page 80.

• Insert the cleaning tape through the mailslot.

To Insert a DLT/SDLT Cleaning Tape through the Mailslot: 3

1 On the main menu, scroll to Command, then press Enter.

2 On the Command submenu, scroll to Cleaning Tape, then press

Enter.

3 On the Cleaning Tape submenu, scroll to Enter Cleaning Tape,

then press

Enter. A countdown appears on the LCD. You have

20 seconds to insert the cleaning tape through the mailslot before it re-locks. Push the cartridge in until you meet resistance. If you do not push the cartridge in far enough, the SuperLoader rejects the tape.

4 Once you have inserted the cartridge, the prompt Enter to

Continue

Enter.

appears. You have 20 seconds to respond, then press

Note: If the insert cartridge function fails, the cartridge

ejects and you will have to perform steps 3 again.

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Figure 48 Magazine Map

Tape Cartridge Use

Tape Drive Cleaning

5 Once you insert the cleaning tape through the mailslot,

proceed directly to manual cleaning or store the cleaning tape in a magazine slot to be used later. For more information, see

Manual Cleaning (DLT/SDLT Only)

To Insert an LTO Cleaning Tape Through the Mailslot: 3

1 On the main menu, scroll to Configuration, then press Enter.

2 On the Configuration submenu, select Auto Clean, then press

Enter. The system displays a magazine map (figure 48) and

on page 62.

prompts you to select a location for the cleaning tape.

Slot 1 Slot 2* Slot 3* Slot 4*

Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 7* Slot 8*

Slot 9 Slot 10 Slot 11* Slot 12*

Slot 13* Slot 14 Slot 15 Slot 16!

3 Scroll to the slot where you want to store the cleaning tape,

then press

4 Insert the cleaning cartridge into the mailslot. The SuperLoader

Enter.

automatically moves the cleaning cartridge to the location you selected in step 3

Note: Since the LTO cleaning cartridge is stored in a

designated slot as part of the insertion procedure, a separate procedure to store an LTO cleaning tape is not required.

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Store the Cleaning Tape (DLT/SDLT Only)

Storing your DLT/SDLT cleaning tape is a good practice. When you store the cleaning tape, you can use it in the following ways:

• You can use it later for manual cleaning. For more information, see Manual Cleaning (DLT/SDLT Only)

on page 62.

• If the Auto Clean function is enabled, the SuperLoader can move the cleaning tape from the magazine slot to the tape drive and, after the cleaning cycle, return it to its slot. For more information, see Auto Clean

on page 63.

• If the backup software’s cleaning function is enabled, the software can move the cleaning tape from the magazine slot to the tape drive and, after the cleaning cycle, return it to its slot. For more information, see your backup software’s documentation.

To Store the DLT/SDLT Cleaning Tape: 3

1 After you insert the DLT/SDLT cleaning tape through the

mailslot, scroll to

Enter. The Configuration submenu appears.

2 On the Configuration submenu, scroll to Tape Location, then

press

Enter. A map of all the magazine slots appears (see figure

Configuration on the main menu, then press

48 on page 59).

Whenever a map of the magazine slots appears on the display, an asterisk (*) indicates a slot that is occupied by a data cartridge, and an exclamation point (!) indicates a slot that is assigned to a cleaning cartridge. An ampersand (@) indicates an empty slot that is reserved for use by a cleaning cartridge.

3 Scroll to the slot where you want to store the cleaning tape,

then press

Enter. The SuperLoader moves the tape to its new

location.

Note: If you store the cleaning tape, you must specify in

which slot the tape is to be stored.

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Eject the Cleaning Tape

You need to eject the cleaning tape from the SuperLoader under

the following conditions:

• If you do not want to store the cleaning tape in a magazine slot after manually cleaning the tape drive (DLT/SDLT only)

• If the cleaning tape has expired

A cleaning tape cartridge can be used for 20 cleanings. When the tape has been used up,

Cleaning Tape Expired appears on the

front panel LCD. If you store your cleaning tape, store a new tape after you eject the expired one. For more information, see Manual

Cleaning (DLT/SDLT Only).

To Eject a DLT/SDLT Cleaning Tape: 3

1 On the main menu, scroll to Command, then press Enter.

2 On the Command submenu, scroll to Cleaning Tape, then press

Enter.

3 On the Cleaning Tape submenu, scroll to Eject Cleaning Tape,

then press

Enter. The SuperLoader ejects the cleaning tape

from the mailslot.

To Eject an LTO Cleani n g Ta p e : 3

1 On the main menu, scroll to Configuration, then press Enter.

2 On the Configuration submenu, scroll to Auto Clean, then press

Enter. This deselects Auto Clean and causes the cleaning tape

to be ejected.

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Tape Drive Cleaning Methods 3

You can clean your tape drive in three ways:

• Manual cleaning (DLT/SDLT only)

•Auto Clean

•Software

Manual Cleaning (DLT/SDLT Only)

If neither Auto Clean nor the backup software’s cleaning option

are enabled, and the drive requires cleaning, the SuperLoader displays a cleaning message on the LCD.

Caution: Because the cleaning cartridge is abrasive, you

should not use it unless the cleaning message appears.

To Clean the Tape Drive Manually: 3

1 On the main menu, scroll to Command, then press Enter.

2 On the Command submenu, scroll to Cleaning Tape, then press

Enter.

3 On the Cleaning Tape submenu, scroll to Load to Drive, then

Enter. The SuperLoader moves the cleaning tape from its

press slot to the tape drive and then cleans the drive with it. When the cleaning is finished, you must return the cleaning tape to its magazine slot.

4 On the main menu, scroll to Command, then press Enter.

5 On the Command submenu, scroll to Cleaning Tape, then press

Enter.

6 On the Cleaning Tape submenu, scroll to Unload from Drive,

then press

Enter. The SuperLoader removes the cleaning tape

from the tape drive.

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7 When you have finished manually cleaning the tape drive, do

one of the following:

• Store it to its magazine slot. For more information, see Store

the Cleaning Tape (DLT/SDLT Only) on page 60.

• Eject the cleaning tape from the SuperLoader. For more

information, see Eject the Cleaning Tape

Auto Clean 3

The Auto Clean feature permits the SuperLoader to automatically perform the cleaning process without interrupting normal operations. The Auto Clean feature is disabled (turned off) by default.

With Auto Clean enabled, the SuperLoader monitors the cleaning requirements of the tape drive. When the drive indicates a

Cleaning Needed status, the SuperLoader automatically checks

the tape drive for a data cartridge and, if a data cartridge is loaded, the SuperLoader waits for the host to eject the cartridge from the drive. Then, the SuperLoader removes the cleaning cartridge from its slot and inserts it into the tape drive. After the cleaning completes, the SuperLoader puts the cleaning tape away and then awaits the next command. Even if the user requests a data cartridge to be loaded, the SuperLoader uses the cleaning tape first.

During the cleaning cycle, the LCD displays the following messages indicating the progress:

Loading Cleaning Cartridge. The SuperLoader is loading

• the cleaning cartridge from its magazine slot into the tape drive.

Cleaning Drive. The cleaning cartridge is running in the tape

• drive.

Unloading Cleaning Cartridge. The SuperLoader is

• returning the cleaning tape to its magazine slot.

Note: If you enable Auto Clean, make sure the cleaning

option in your backup software is turned off.

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After completing the cleaning cycle, the SuperLoader returns the cleaning cartridge to its slot.

Before you enable the Auto Clean option, you must designate which slot contains the cleaning cartridge and load the cleaning cartridge into that slot. If you have not done this, the SuperLoader will not allow you to enable Auto Clean.

To Set Auto Clean: 3

1 On the main menu, scroll to Configuration, then press Enter.

2 On the Configuration submenu, scroll to Cleaning Tape, then

Enter.

press

3 On the Cleaning Tape submenu, scroll to Auto Clean On/Off. If

Auto Clean is enabled, the menu item appears as

. If Auto Clean is disabled, it appears as Auto Clean Off.

4 To change the setting, press the up or down scroll key once,

then press

Enter.

Auto Clean

Software 3

Set the cleaning option in your software application (if available) so that the software monitors drive cleaning. If your application software supports automatic cleaning, store a cleaning cartridge in the slot specified by the application.

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Chapter 4

4SuperLoader Operation

This chapter describes how to operate the SuperLoader.

You can operate the SuperLoader by any of the following methods:

• SuperLoader’s front panel

• Ethernet On-board Remote Management

•Host backup software

The front panel is located on the front of the SuperLoader and must be operated manually.

The Ethernet connection allows you to perform administrative functions remotely using On-board Remote Management.

The On-board Remote Management displays time stamp information. If you are connected to a time server, the time stamp information appears as regular time (Month/Date/Year Time). For example

Feb/02/2002 14:41 GMT - 7:00

If you are not connected to a time server, the time stamp information appears as Power On Cycles (POC), Power On Hours (POH). POC (5-digit number) is the number of times the system has booted since it was manufactured. POH is the number of hours, minutes, and seconds since the current boot occurred. For example,

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The SCSI bus connects the SuperLoader to the host server and the backup software. You can perform any functions contained in the backup software.

Front Panel Components 4

The front panel includes a blue backlit liquid crystal display

(LCD), four function keys (▲ [scroll up], ▼ [scroll down], Enter,

and Escape), and two LEDs.

Function Keys 4

Use the function keys to navigate through the menu and select options. Use the up and down scroll buttons to position the cursor next to the item you want. Once the cursor is in place, press to select the item. To return to a previous menu without making a selection, use the

Escape button. The Escape button can also

function as a backspace key.

LEDs 4

The LEDs display SuperLoader and drive status information. When the SuperLoader is powered on, the left, green LED gives ready status information, and the right, amber LED gives fault status information.

Table 5 LED Display

Indicator State Operating Condition

Left (green) On SuperLoader and tape drive are idle.

Slow flash Tape drive only is active.

Fast flash SuperLoader only is active or SuperLoader and

tape drive are active.

Enter

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Right (amber) Off No errors or problems detected.

On Tape drive or SuperLoader error is detected.

Continuous flash Non-hardware error or attention message is

detected (for example, cleaning is required).

Brief flash POST in progress.

SuperLoader Operation

Front Panel Menus

LCD 4

The LCD displays a scrolling menu that allows you to access information and execute commands.

Note:

When the SuperLoader is idle for a few minutes, the logo screen saver appears on the LCD. Press any function key to bring up the top-level menu.

The four menus displayed on the LCD are circular menus. That is, you can scroll through the options using either the up or down scroll buttons.

Front Panel Menus 4

The first menu on the front panel contains the top-level menu items, each of which contains submenus as shown in figure 49 (SuperLoader DLT) and figure 50

(SuperLoader LTO).

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Figure 49 SuperLoader DLT Menu Tree Structure

Status Commands Configuration Diagnostics

SuperLoader

Status

Versi on

Element Status

Drive

Status

Versi on

Ethernet

Eject

Tape to Mail Slot

By Barcode

By Location

From Drive

Right Magazine

Left Magazine

Enter (Mail Slot)

To Dr i v e

To Lo c a t i o n

Move

Inventory

Enter Password

Operator

Administrator

Log Out

Cleaning Tape

Load to Drive

Unload From Drive

Enter Cleaning Tape

Eject Cleaning Tape

Sequential Ops

Start

Resume

Stop

Home

SCSI ID

Ethernet

Set IP

DHCP

Static IP

Set Subnet Mask

Set Gateway

Set SNMP Server

Set Time Server

Time

Set Timezone

Set Date/Time

Control Mode

Random

Sequential

Seq Cycle Mode

Cleaning Tape

Auto Clean

Tape Location

Compression

Security

Set Password

Operator

Administrator

System Update

Error Logs

Hard

Soft

Update

Halt Test

Self Test

Health Check

Picker Test

Magazine Test

Inventory Test

Drive Read Test

Drive Write Test

Drive Read/Write

SaleDemo

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Figure 50 SuperLoader LTO Menu Tree Structure

Status Commands Configuration Diagnostics

Front Panel Menus

SuperLoader

Status

Versi on

Element Status

Drive

Status

Versi on

Ethernet

Eject

Tape to Mail Slot

By Barcode

By Location

From Drive

Right Magazine

Left Magazine

Enter (Mail Slot)

To Dr i v e

To Lo c a t i o n

Move

Inventory

Enter Password

Operator

Administrator

Log Out

Sequential Ops

Start

Resume

Stop

Home

SCSI ID Drive

SCSI ID Loader

Ethernet

Set IP

DHCP

Static IP

Set Subnet Mask

Set Gateway

Set SNMP Server

Set Time Server

Time

Set Timezone

Set Date/Time

Control Mode

Random

Sequential

Seq Cycle Mode

Cleaning Tape

Auto Clean

Security

Set Password

Operator

Administrator

Restore Mfg Defaults

System Update

Error Logs

Hard

Soft

Update

Halt Test

Self Test

Health Check

Picker Test

Magazine Test

Inventory Test

Drive Read Test

Drive Write Test

Drive Read/Write

SaleDemo

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All the functionality accessed from the scrolling menu is password-protected. Two levels of security are built into the menu. The lower-level security is the operator level and the higher-level security is the administrator level. There is one password for each level.

The administrator password allows access to all the functionality available. The operator password allows access to all the functionality in the Command and Status submenus.

Commands Menu 4

Using the Commands menu, you can perform the following procedures. The list of procedures follows the order of the Commands menu.

• Eject a Single Cartridge

• Eject a Magazine

on page 80

• Insert a Single Cartridge

• Install a Magazine

ove a Single Cartridge on page 77

• M

• Run Inventory

• Enter Passwords

on page 97

on page 72

• Insert the Cleaning Tape

• Eject the Cleaning Tape

• Logout

• Set to Home

on page 74

on page 107

on page 78

on page 75

on page 81

on page 58 (DLT/SDLT only)

on page 61 (DLT/SDLT only)

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Status Menu 4

Configuration Menu

Using the Status menu, you can perform the following procedures. The list of procedures follows the order of the Status menu.

• View SuperLoader Status

• View Firmware Version

• View Element Status

• View Tape Drive Status

• View Tape Drive Version

• View Ethernet Information

on page 89

on page 91

on page 92

on page 93

on page 94

on page 95

Using the Configuration menu, you can perform the following

procedures. The list of procedures follows the order of the Configuration menu.

• Setting SCSI ID

• Setting Ethernet

• Setting the Time

• Setting the Control Mode

on page 31

on page 33

on page 41

on page 44

Diagnostics Menu4

• Set Data Compression

• Set Security Options

• Updating the System

on page 97.

on page 119

on page 98.

Using the Diagnostics menu, you can view the Error Logs and also run diagnostic tests.

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Front Panel Functionality 4

Note: If security is enabled and you try to execute a command

without entering a password, the SuperLoader displays the Enter Password screen until you enter a password. Once you enter a password, the SuperLoader takes you back to the command screen that you were at prior to entering the password.

You can perform the following functions through the front panel.

Enter Passwords 4

Many functions on the SuperLoader may be password protected to ensure data integrity. To access the menu items necessary to execute these functions, you must first enter your password. All passwords are six numeric digits long.

To Enter a Password: 4

Security must be turned on before you can enter a password. See

Set Security Options

on page 119 for more information about

security options.

1 On the main menu, scroll to Commands, then press Enter.

2 On the Commands submenu, scroll to Enter Password, then

Enter.

press

3 On the Enter Password submenu, scroll to:

Operator to enter an operator-level password.

•

Administrator to enter an administrator-level password.

•

4 Press Enter. The Login screen appears with a row of asterisks.

A textbox appears above the first asterisk.

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5 In the textbox, scroll to the first number of the password. The

cursor automatically appears at the first character of the password. The following is an example screen for an Administrator.

Figure 51 Log In Sample

Administrator

******

6 At each position of the password, use the up and down arrow

to change the value of each number. Press

Enter to advance

your cursor to the next digit.

Note: If you make a mistake, press Escape to backspace to

the digit you want to change.

7 Press Enter. The textbox above the asterisk disappears and

another textbox appears above the next asterisk.

8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter the remaining digits of your

password. When you have finished entering your password, the LCD displays

9 Press Enter to submit your password. You return to the Enter

Submit Password below the asterisks.

Password submenu. If you submitted an incorrect password,

Incorrect appears on the LCD and the row of asterisks

reappears so that you can re-enter the password.

When you enter a password, all password-protected functionality is available until you log out. See the Logout

section following for information about how to log out. If you do not use the front panel for a period of time, the logo reappears on the LCD. When the logo reappears, the SuperLoader has automatically logged you out. You will have to re-enter your password again to access the menu functionality.

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Logout 4

Set Control Mode Settings

Use Data Cartridges

To logout of the SuperLoader, use the following procedure.

To Logout: 4

1 On the main menu, scroll to Commands, then press Enter.

2 On the Commands submenu, scroll to Log Out, then press

Enter. Session Complete appears on the LCD.

Note: You can also press Escape to log out. Continue

pressing

Escape as required until the logo appears.

To change the control mode, see Setting the Control Mode

page 44.

If your SuperLoader is equipped with the DLT1 drive, you must

use DLTtape IV media. If your drive is the SDLT 220 or SDLT 320 drive, it can read DLTtape IV media but can read and write only to SDLT tape. If your SuperLoader is equipped with the LTO drive, it can read and write to Ultrium format tape only.

If you try to load an incompatible tape, the fault status LED will show solid yellow and the LCD will display an error message.

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Typically, when you first install your SuperLoader, you load your cartridges into the magazines and then load the magazines into the SuperLoader. However, you can insert and eject cartridges individually using the mailslot, or you can eject a magazine, manually load and unload cartridges, then load the magazine back into the SuperLoader. The SuperLoader automatically detects the presence of a cartridge in the magazine slot.

Note: On the front panel menu, whenever you see Enter or

Eject, it means the tape enters and leaves the

SuperLoader through the mailslot. Whenever you see

Load or Unload, it means the tape is loaded into or

unloaded from the tape drive.

If you try to perform an illegal operation, the SuperLoader refuses to perform the operation. For example, if you try to load a cartridge through the mailslot to the drive but the drive already contains a cartridge, the mailslot does not unlock. If you try to unload a cartridge from the drive while the SuperLoader is writing to the tape, the command will not be initiated until the write command is completed.

Insert a Single Cartridge

When you want to load a single cartridge into the SuperLoader,

you can use the mailslot. However, if the Security option is turned on, you have to enter a valid password to unlock the mailslot before you can load a cartridge. When you insert a cartridge through the mailslot, you can load it into the tape drive or store it in a magazine.

To Insert a Cartridge to the Tape Drive: 4

1 On the main menu, scroll to Commands, then press Enter.

2 On the Commands submenu, scroll to Enter, then press Enter.

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3 On the Enter submenu, scroll to To D r i v e , then press Enter.

Note: After Load cartridge appears on the LCD, a

countdown appears. You have 20 seconds to load a cartridge through the mailslot before it re-locks.

Note: For the SuperLoader DLT, push in the cartridge until

you meet resistance. The cartridge will be about two inches (5.0 cm) inside the mailslot, and only the end of the cartridge will be visible through the mailslot door.

For the SuperLoader LTO, push in the cartridge completely. The door cover drops and lightly taps your fingers when the cartridge is inserted completely.

Figure 52 Loading a Cartridge (SDLT Tape Shown)

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4 Once you have inserted the cartridge, the prompt Enter to

Continue

appears. You have 20 seconds to press Enter in

response.

Note: If the insert cartridge function fails, the cartridge

ejects and you will have to perform steps 3

and 4

again.

To Insert a Cartridge to a Magazine Slot: 4

1 On the main menu, scroll to Commands, then press Enter.

2 On the Commands submenu, scroll to Enter, then press Enter.

3 On the Enter submenu, scroll to To Location, then press Enter.

A map of all the magazine slots appears. Slots that are occupied by a data cartridge are indicated by an asterisk (*). The slot that is occupied by a cleaning tape is indicated with an @, if AutoClean is enabled.

Move a Single Cartridge

4 Scroll to the slot where you want to store the cartridge, then

press

Enter. After Load cartridge appears on the LCD, a

countdown appears. You have 20 seconds to load a cartridge through the mailslot before it re-locks. The SuperLoader automatically loads the cartridge into the selected slot.

Note: If the load cartridge function fails, the cartridge ejects

and you will have to perform steps 3

5 Once you have inserted the cartridge, the prompt Enter to

Continue

appears. You have 20 seconds to press Enter in

and 4 again.

response.

You can easily move a single cartridge from one location to

another inside the SuperLoader.

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To Move a Single Cartridge: 4

1 On the main menu, scroll to Commands, then press Enter.

2 On the Commands submenu, scroll to Move, then press Enter.

The Move screen appears Under

From:, scroll to the current

location of the cartridge you want to move. Slots that are occupied by a data cartridge are indicated by an asterisk (*), then press

3 Under To: , scroll to the location to which you want to move the

Enter.

cartridge. Slots that are occupied by a data cartridge are indicated by an asterisk (*), then press

Ent or Esc? below your selections.

4 Press Enter. An hourglass appears on the LCD as the

Enter. The LCD displays

SuperLoader moves the cartridge to its new location.

Eject a Single Cartridge

If you select an empty location,

No Source Element appears

on the LCD. Choose a different location.

If you select a location that is already occupied,

Full

appears on the LCD. Choose a different location.

Destination

When you want to remove a single cartridge from the

SuperLoader, you can specify the cartridge you want by barcode or location, or choose the cartridge currently in the tape drive.

To Eject a Cartridge by Barcode: 4

1 On the main menu, scroll to Commands, then press Enter.

2 On the Commands submenu, scroll to Eject, then press Enter.

3 On the Eject submenu, scroll to Cartridge, then press Enter.

4 Scroll to By Barcode. A barcode label appears.

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Iomega 6400LTO User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Preface

1Introduction

General Description 1

Front View 1

Mailslot

Function Keys 1

Status LEDs 1

Power Switch 1

Magazines 1

Rear View

Cooling Fans 1

AC Power

Ethernet Connection

Internal View

SCSI Connection 1

Supported Software

Picker 1

Drive Carrier Assembly (DCA)

Barcode Reader 1

2Installation and Configuration

Preparation 2

SCSI Bus Requirements

Accessories 2

Installation Location Requirements

Rackmounting the SuperLoader

General Preparation for Rackmount Installation

Stationary Rackmount Installation

Making the SCSI Connection 2

After you have made the SCSI connection, you need to connect the SuperLoader’s power cord and then power on the SuperLoader. For more information, see Powering On the SuperLoader

Configuration

Setting SCSI ID

Setting Ethernet

IP Address 2

Subnet Mask 2

IP Gateway 2

Setting the SNMP Server 2

Time Server 2

Setting the Time

Setting the Control Mode 2

Sequential Control Mode Operations

Setting Security 2

Security Option 2

Passwords 2

Getting Lost Passwords

3Tape Cartridge Use

Tape Cartridges Defined 3

Tape Maintenance

The Write Protect Switch 3

Tape Drive Cleaning

Insert the Cleaning Tape

Store the Cleaning Tape (DLT/SDLT Only)

Eject the Cleaning Tape

Tape Drive Cleaning Methods 3

Manual Cleaning (DLT/SDLT Only)

Auto Clean 3

Software 3

4SuperLoader Operation

Front Panel Components 4

Function Keys 4

LEDs 4

Front Panel Menus

Commands Menu 4

Status Menu 4

Configuration Menu

Diagnostics Menu4

Front Panel Functionality 4

Enter Passwords 4

Logout 4

Set Control Mode Settings

Use Data Cartridges

Insert a Single Cartridge

Move a Single Cartridge

Eject a Single Cartridge