Overland Storage AIT-LP2L119T/RB, AIT-LP2L219T/RB, AIT-LP3L119T/RB, AIT-LP3L219T/RB User & Installation Manual

Proprietary Notice

All information contained in or disclosed by this document is considered proprietary by
Overland Storage. By accepting this material the recipient agrees that this material and the
information contained therein are held in confidence and in trust and will not be used,
reproduced in whole or in part, nor its contents revealed to others, except to meet the
purpose for which it was delivered. It is understood that no right is conveyed to reproduce
or have reproduced any item herein disclosed without express permission from Overland
Storage.

Overland Storage provides this manual as is, without warranty of any kind, either
expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchant­ability and fitness for a particular purpose. Overland Storage may make improvements or
changes in the product(s) or programs described in this manual at any time. These changes
will be incorporated in new editions of this publication.
Overland Storage assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, sufficiency, or
usefulness of this manual, nor for any problem that might arise from the use of the infor­mation in this manual

.

Worldwide

Headquarters

Sales

Technical Support

Overland Storage,

EMEA

Overland Storage, Inc.
4820 Overland Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123
Toll Free: [phone]
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.overlanddata.com

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: techsupport@overlandstor­age.com

Overland House, Ashville Way
Wokingham, Berkshire
RG41 2PL, England
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.overlandstorage.com

Preface

Purpose of This Manual

This manual provides step-by-step installation instructions, and information required for
ongoing use and maintenance of the PowerLoader tape drive system by Overland Storage,
Inc. This manual is written for the installer and user of this equipment.

Organization

The following information is contained in this manual:

Chapter 1: Introduction - Provides an introduction to the PowerLoader™

Storage

, along with a brief description of the benefits, features and tape

capacities, drives and also lists the models covered in this manual.

Chapter 2: Installation - Presents step-by-step procedures for unpacking and installing the

PowerLoader™ interface connections and a description of the PowerLoader™
configuration options.

Chapter 3: Operation - Describes front panel operations for the PowerLoader™, along with

inserting and removing tape cartridges, and tape requirements.

Chapter 4: Maintenance - Describes procedures for using and storing the cleaning

cartridge with the PowerLoader™, required slot location, along with running the
cleaning cartridge from the front panel, and the Auto Clean mode.

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting - Provides problem diagnosis, error recovery procedures, and

Fault Symptom Codes to aid in troubleshooting potential error conditions with
PowerLoader™

Appendix A: Specifications - Contains

information.

Appendix B: Spares & Accessories- Contains a list of PowerLoader™ spare parts and

accessories.

Index:

Index

- Provides a quick reference to useful features and information

about the PowerLoader.

units

.

PowerLoader specifications

and EMI compliance

by Overland

t

-i

-ii

u

Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................ 1-1

Models ....................................................................................................... 1-1

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Mail Slot .................................................................................................... 1-2

SCSI Interface ............................................................................................ 1-2

Multi-Server Data Sharing .................................................................. 1-3

Configurations ..................................................................................... 1-3

SCSI Bus Performance Considerations ..................................................... 1-3

Drives .................................................................................................. 1-3

Data Transfer Rate .............................................................................. 1-3

Internal Cabling Configuration ........................................................... 1-4

Bus Length Limitations ....................................................................... 1-4

Physical Configuration ........................................................................ 1-4

Shuttle Lockdown Mechanism ............................................................ 1-4

Features ............................................................................................... 1-5

Figure 1–1 PowerLoader™ Front View......................................... 1-5

Control Panel ....................................................................................... 1-5

Display ................................................................................................ 1-5

Power Supply ...................................................................................... 1-5

Tape Cartridge Magazine .................................................................... 1-6

Figure 1–2 Cartridge Magazine..................................................... 1-6

Integral Fan Cooling ............................................................................ 1-6

Robotics ............................................................................................... 1-6

Bar Code Reader ................................................................................. 1-6

Advanced Design Features ........................................................................ 1-7

Buffer .................................................................................................. 1-7

Compression ........................................................................................ 1-7

Capacity ............................................................................................... 1-8

Media Life ........................................................................................... 1-8

Unpacking .................................................................................................. 2-1

Releasing the Lockdown Mechanism ........................................................ 2-1

Figure 2–1 Lockdown Screw .......................................................... 2-1

Chapter 2 - Installation

To Release the Lockdown Mechanism ............................................... 2-3

Figure 2–2 Releasing the Lockdown Screw................................... 2-3

To Lock the Lockdown Mechanism .................................................... 2-3

Figure 2–3 Locking the Lockdown Screw...................................... 2-4

Setting Up the Desktop Model ................................................................... 2-4

iii

T

ABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT’D

Setting Up the Rack Mount Model ............................................................ 2-4

Remove Tabletop Cover ...................................................................... 2-5

Install Top Cover ................................................................................. 2-6

Install The Rack Slides ........................................................................ 2-7

Install the Panel Extensions ................................................................. 2-8

Installing Unit Into a Rack .................................................................. 2-9

Attach the AC Power Cord ................................................................ 2-12

Attaching Cables To SCSI Connectors ............................................. 2-13

Interface Cable Specifications ........................................................... 2-14

Configuring the PowerLoader™ ....................................................... 2-14

Configuration Example: Setting the SCSI ID ................................... 2-15

Configuring Multi-Module Systems ........................................................ 2-17

Master Module .................................................................................. 2-17

Slave Module ..................................................................................... 2-18

Setting Up Reserved Slots ....................................................................... 2-20

Reserved Slot Numbering ................................................................. 2-20

)

Precaution ....................................................................................... 2-4

Figure 2–4 Removing Desktop Cover............................................ 2-5

Figure 2–5 Installing the Top Cover ............................................. 2-6

Figure 2–6 Rack Slide Parts .......................................................... 2-7

Figure 2–7 Attaching Rack Slides ................................................. 2-8

Figure 2–8 Panel Extension Attachment ...................................... 2-8

Figure 2–9 Locking Tab ................................................................. 2-9

Figure 2–10 Sliding Module In Rack........................................... 2-10

Figure 2–11 Module In Rack........................................................ 2-11

Figure 2–12 Connectors, SCSI Terminator & Cables................. 2-13

Figure 2–13 Primary Default Screen .......................................... 2-15

Figure 2–14 Secondary Default Screen....................................... 2-15

Figure 2–15 Main Menu............................................................... 2-16

Figure 2–16 Configure Submenu................................................. 2-16

Figure 2–17 SCSI Options Submenu........................................... 2-16

Figure 2–18 SCSI Options Submenu........................................... 2-17

Configuring The Master Module: ................................................. 2-17

Figure 2–19 Main Menu............................................................... 2-17

Figure 2–20 Configure Submenu................................................. 2-18

Figure 2–21 Library Options Menu............................................. 2-18

Configuring The Slave Module .................................................... 2-18

Figure 2–22 Main Menu............................................................... 2-19

Figure 2–23 Configure Submenu................................................. 2-19

Figure 2–24 Library Options Submenu ...................................... 2-19

Figure 2–25 Library Options Submenu (Slave Address) ........... 2-20

Figure 2–26 Reserved Slot Numbering ....................................... 2-21

Reserving Slots ............................................................................. 2-21

Figure 2–27 Main Menu............................................................... 2-21

iv

T

ABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT’D

Figure 2–28 Configure Submenu................................................. 2-22

Figure 2–29 Library Options Submenu ...................................... 2-22

Figure 2–30 Reserved Slots Submenu......................................... 2-22

Configuration Options Description .......................................................... 2-22

SCSI Options ..................................................................................... 2-22

Library Options ............................................................................ 2-24

Barcode Options ........................................................................... 2-25

Set Element Base .......................................................................... 2-25

Set Serial Number ......................................................................... 2-25

Set Default .................................................................................... 2-25

Table 2-1 PowerLoader™ SCSI Options ...................................... 2-25

Table 2-2 PowerLoader Library Options ...................................... 2-26

Table 2-3 PowerLoader Barcode Options ..................................... 2-27

Table 2-4 PowerLoader Set Element Base Options ...................... 2-27

Table 2-5 PowerLoader Set Serial Number Option ...................... 2-27

Table 2-6 PowerLoader Set Default Option.................................. 2-27

Front Panel ................................................................................................. 3-1

Figure 3–1 PowerLoader™ Front Panel ....................................... 3-1

Power Switch ....................................................................................... 3-1

Buttons and Indicators ......................................................................... 3-1

)

Chapter 3 - Operation

Figure 3–2 Buttons & Indicators................................................... 3-2

Buttons ............................................................................................ 3-2

LED Indicators ............................................................................... 3-3

Front Panel & Media Locks ................................................................ 3-4

Startup Display Messages ............................................................... 3-5

Power-On Self Test Screen ............................................................ 3-5

Power-On Self Test (POST) Screen ............................................... 3-5

Figure 3–3 POST Screen................................................................ 3-5

Initialization Screens ...................................................................... 3-6

Figure 3–4 Initialization Screen.................................................... 3-6

Default Screen ................................................................................ 3-6

Figure 3–5 Default Screens............................................................ 3-6

Fault Screen .................................................................................... 3-7

Figure 3–6 Fault Screen................................................................. 3-7

Using PowerLoader™ Menus .................................................................... 3-8

Figure 3–7 PowerLoader™ Menu.................................................. 3-8

Using the Status Mode ........................................................................ 3-8

Figure 3–8 Status Menu................................................................. 3-8

Exiting the Status Mode ................................................................. 3-9

Exploring the Status Mode ............................................................. 3-9

Library Status ................................................................................. 3-9

v

T

ABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT’D

Using the Menu Mode ....................................................................... 3-12

Load/Unload Menu ........................................................................... 3-13

Remove Magazine Menu .................................................................. 3-13

Maintenance Menu ............................................................................ 3-13

Configure Menu ................................................................................ 3-13

Security Menu ................................................................................... 3-14

Loading and Unloading ..................................................................... 3-15

Inserting and Removing Cartridges ................................................... 3-18

Removing the Magazine .................................................................... 3-18

Inserting Cartridges into the Magazine ............................................. 3-19

Inserting the Magazine ...................................................................... 3-19

Using the Mail Slot ........................................................................... 3-20

Tape Cartridge Requirements ............................................................ 3-20

)

Figure 3–9 Library Status Menu................................................... 3-9

Drive Status .................................................................................. 3-10

Figure 3–10 Status Menu............................................................. 3-10

Figure 3–11 Drive Status Menu .................................................. 3-10

Map Information Screen ............................................................... 3-11

Figure 3–12 Map Info Submenu .................................................. 3-11

Figure 3–13 Main Menu............................................................... 3-12

Figure 3–14 Panel Locked Screen ............................................... 3-12

Figure 3–15 Code Entry Submenu .............................................. 3-12

Exiting The Menu Mode .............................................................. 3-12

Navigating In Menu Structure ...................................................... 3-13

Figure 3–16 Security Menu.......................................................... 3-14

Figure 3–17 Code Select Submenu.............................................. 3-14

Figure 3–18 Code Accept Submenu............................................. 3-14

Figure 3–19 Panel Locked Screen ............................................... 3-15

Figure 3–20 Code Entry Submenu .............................................. 3-15

Figure 3–21 Code Validate Submenu.......................................... 3-15

Figure 3–22 Default Screen ......................................................... 3-15

Figure 3–23 Main Menu............................................................... 3-16

Figure 3–24 Load/Unload Initial Screen..................................... 3-16

Initial Screen - From Line ............................................................ 3-16

Initial Screen - To Line ................................................................. 3-16

Scroll List - To Line ..................................................................... 3-16

Figure 3–25 Load/Unload From Entry Screen............................ 3-17

Figure 3–26 Load/Unload To Entry Screen ................................ 3-17

Figure 3–27 Load/Unload To Entry Screen ................................ 3-17

Figure 3–28 Load/Unload In Progress Screen ............................ 3-17

Figure 3–29 Magazine In Place ................................................... 3-18

Figure 3–30 Tape Magazine With Cartridges Installed............. 3-19

Figure 3–31 Mail Slot Location ................................................... 3-20

Handling and Storing .................................................................... 3-20

vi

Write Protecting Cartridges .......................................................... 3-20

Figure 3–32 Tape Cartridge Write Protection Switch................ 3-21

Barcode Labels .................................................................................. 3-22

Figure 3–33 Barcode Label .......................................................... 3-22

Introduction ................................................................................................ 4-1

Running A Cleaning Cartridge .................................................................. 4-1

Automatically ...................................................................................... 4-1

Chapter 4 - Maintenance

Running A Cleaning Cartridge Using Auto Clean ......................... 4-2

Manually .............................................................................................. 4-2

Running A Cleaning Cartridge Manually ....................................... 4-2

Figure 4–1 Main Menu................................................................... 4-2

Figure 4–2 Maintenance Submenu ............................................... 4-2

Figure 4–3 Cleaning Submenu ...................................................... 4-3

Figure 4–4 Cleaning Confirmation Screen.................................... 4-3

Figure 4–5 Cleaning In Progress Screen....................................... 4-3

Removing the Cleaning Cartridge ....................................................... 4-3

Using the Demo Submenu ................................................................... 4-4

Pausing Demo 1 .............................................................................. 4-4

Stopping Demo 1 ............................................................................ 4-4

Introduction ................................................................................................ 5-1

Platform Problems ..................................................................................... 5-1

General Drive Errors .................................................................................. 5-1

Error Recovery ........................................................................................... 5-1

T

ABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT’D

)

Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting

Figure 5–1 Troubleshooting Flow Chart ....................................... 5-2

Error Recovery Procedures (ERP) ...................................................... 5-2

Table 5-1 Error Recovery Procedures ............................................. 5-2

Fault Symptom Codes (FSC) .............................................................. 5-3

Table 5-2 Fault System Codes......................................................... 5-4

Specifications 1

Table A-1 Operational Performance .............................................. A-1

Table A-2 Reliability (Drives)........................................................ A-1

Table A-3 Reliability (Library Robotics)....................................... A-2

Table A-4 Power............................................................................. A-2

Table A-5 Mechanical .................................................................... A-2

Table A-6 Environmental ............................................................... A-3

Acoustic Emissions ............................................................................ A-4

Safety ............................................................................................. A-4

Table A-7 Acoustic......................................................................... A-4

Table A-8 Regulatory Agency Certifications................................. A-4

vii

T

ABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT’D

)

Installation Considerations ................................................................. A-4

Rack Mounting .............................................................................. A-4

Input Supply .................................................................................. A-4

Grounding ...................................................................................... A-5

Electromagnetic Emissions ................................................................ A-5

Notice ............................................................................................ A-5

Industry Canada ............................................................................. A-5

Industrie Canada ............................................................................ A-5

FCC Notice .................................................................................... A-5

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI ....... A-5

Spares and Accessories 1

Table B-1 PowerLoader™ Spares and Accessories ........................B-1

Index 1

1

viii

List of Figures

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Figure 1–1 PowerLoader™ Front View.......................................................... 1-5

Figure 1–2 Cartridge Magazine ...................................................................... 1-6

Figure 2–1 Lockdown Screw............................................................................ 2-1

Chapter 2 - Installation

Figure 2–2 Releasing the Lockdown Screw.................................................... 2-3

Figure 2–3 Locking the Lockdown Screw....................................................... 2-4

Figure 2–4 Removing Desktop Cover ............................................................. 2-5

Figure 2–5 Installing the Top Cover............................................................... 2-6

Figure 2–6 Rack Slide Parts............................................................................ 2-7

Figure 2–7 Attaching Rack Slides................................................................... 2-8

Figure 2–8 Panel Extension Attachment ....................................................... 2-8

Figure 2–9 Locking Tab................................................................................... 2-9

Figure 2–10 Sliding Module In Rack ............................................................ 2-10

Figure 2–11 Module In Rack ......................................................................... 2-11

Figure 2–12 Connectors, SCSI Terminator & Cables.................................. 2-13

Figure 2–13 Primary Default Screen............................................................ 2-15

Figure 2–14 Secondary Default Screen ........................................................ 2-15

Figure 2–15 Main Menu ................................................................................ 2-16

Figure 2–16 Configure Submenu.................................................................. 2-16

Figure 2–17 SCSI Options Submenu............................................................ 2-16

Figure 2–18 SCSI Options Submenu............................................................ 2-17

Figure 2–19 Main Menu ................................................................................ 2-17

Figure 2–20 Configure Submenu.................................................................. 2-18

Figure 2–21 Library Options Menu .............................................................. 2-18

Figure 2–22 Main Menu ................................................................................ 2-19

Figure 2–23 Configure Submenu.................................................................. 2-19

Figure 2–24 Library Options Submenu........................................................ 2-19

Figure 2–25 Library Options Submenu (Slave Address)............................. 2-20

Figure 2–26 Reserved Slot Numbering......................................................... 2-21

Figure 2–27 Main Menu ................................................................................ 2-21

Figure 2–28 Configure Submenu.................................................................. 2-22

Figure 2–29 Library Options Submenu........................................................ 2-22

Figure 2–30 Reserved Slots Submenu .......................................................... 2-22

Figure 3–1 PowerLoader™ Front Panel......................................................... 3-1

Chapter 3 - Operation

Figure 3–2 Buttons & Indicators .................................................................... 3-2

Figure 3–3 POST Screen ................................................................................. 3-5

ix

L

IST OF FIGURES (CONT’D

Figure 3–4 Initialization Screen ..................................................................... 3-6

Figure 3–5 Default Screens............................................................................. 3-6

Figure 3–6 Fault Screen.................................................................................. 3-7

Figure 3–7 PowerLoader™ Menu ................................................................... 3-8

Figure 3–8 Status Menu.................................................................................. 3-8

Figure 3–9 Library Status Menu .................................................................... 3-9

Figure 3–10 Status Menu.............................................................................. 3-10

Figure 3–11 Drive Status Menu.................................................................... 3-10

Figure 3–12 Map Info Submenu ................................................................... 3-11

Figure 3–13 Main Menu ................................................................................ 3-12

Figure 3–14 Panel Locked Screen................................................................. 3-12

Figure 3–15 Code Entry Submenu................................................................ 3-12

Figure 3–16 Security Menu........................................................................... 3-14

Figure 3–17 Code Select Submenu ............................................................... 3-14

Figure 3–18 Code Accept Submenu .............................................................. 3-14

Figure 3–19 Panel Locked Screen................................................................. 3-15

Figure 3–20 Code Entry Submenu................................................................ 3-15

Figure 3–21 Code Validate Submenu ........................................................... 3-15

Figure 3–22 Default Screen........................................................................... 3-15

Figure 3–23 Main Menu ................................................................................ 3-16

Figure 3–24 Load/Unload Initial Screen ...................................................... 3-16

Figure 3–25 Load/Unload From Entry Screen............................................. 3-17

Figure 3–26 Load/Unload To Entry Screen.................................................. 3-17

Figure 3–27 Load/Unload To Entry Screen.................................................. 3-17

Figure 3–28 Load/Unload In Progress Screen.............................................. 3-17

Figure 3–29 Magazine In Place..................................................................... 3-18

Figure 3–30 Tape Magazine With Cartridges Installed .............................. 3-19

Figure 3–31 Mail Slot Location..................................................................... 3-20

Figure 3–32 Tape Cartridge Write Protection Switch ................................. 3-21

Figure 3–33 Barcode Label............................................................................ 3-22

)

Chapter 4 - Maintenance

Figure 4–1 Main Menu .................................................................................... 4-2

Figure 4–2 Maintenance Submenu................................................................. 4-2

Figure 4–3 Cleaning Submenu........................................................................ 4-3

Figure 4–4 Cleaning Confirmation Screen..................................................... 4-3

Figure 4–5 Cleaning In Progress Screen ........................................................ 4-3

Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting

Figure 5–1 Troubleshooting Flow Chart ........................................................ 5-2

Specifications 1
Spares and Accessories 1

x

L

IST OF FIGURES (CONT’D

)

xi

L

IST OF FIGURES (CONT’D

)

xii

List of Tables

Installation

Table 2-1. PowerLoader™ SCSI Options..................................................... 2-25

Table 2-2. PowerLoader Library Options .................................................... 2-26

Table 2-3. PowerLoader Barcode Options ................................................... 2-27

Table 2-4. PowerLoader Set Element Base Options ................................... 2-27

Table 2-5. PowerLoader Set Serial Number Option ................................... 2-27

Table 2-6. PowerLoader Set Default Option................................................ 2-27

Troubleshooting

Table 5-1. Error Recovery Procedures ........................................................... 5-2

Table 5-2. Fault System Codes....................................................................... 5-4

Specifications 1

Table A-1. Operational Performance ............................................................. A-1

Table A-2. Reliability (Drives)........................................................................ A-1

Table A-3. Reliability (Library Robotics)....................................................... A-2

Table A-4. Power ............................................................................................. A-2

Table A-5. Mechanical .................................................................................... A-2

Table A-6. Environmental .............................................................................. A-3

Table A-7. Acoustic ......................................................................................... A-4

Table A-8. Regulatory Agency Certifications ................................................ A-4

Spares and Accessories 1

Table B-1. PowerLoader™ Spares and Accessories ...................................... B-1

xiii

L

IST OF TABLES (CONT’D

)

xiv

Chapter 1:

Introduction

Introduction

Your PowerLoader™ is a tape library system combining Advanced Intelligent Tape™ (AIT)
drive technology with advanced robotics. Designed for high duty-cycle online and near
online applications, such as hierarchical storage management, it is a superior performer in
high-volume backup and archival service.

Figure 1-1. PowerLoader

The PowerLoader™ can be equipped with one or two tape drives, and has a 19-slot tape
cartridge magazine, with a mail slot.

Models

PowerLoader™ features and model configurations are listed in Table 1- 1 and Table 1-2.

Table 1-1 PowerLoader™ Features

Component AIT-2 Tape Drive AIT-3 Tape Drive

Scalability From 1 to 9 modules From 1 to 9 modules
Media Slots 19 + 1 Mail Slot

Up to 171 + 9 Mail

Slots with 9 modules.
SCSI Interface HVD, LVD/SE LVD/SE
Number of Drives 1 or 2 Sony SDX-500

LVD AIT- 2 drives
Tape Cartridges

(8mm)

50 GB native 100 GB native

19 + 1 Mail Slot
Up to 171 + 9 Mail

Slots with 9 modules.

1 or 2 Sony SDX-700
LVD AIT-3 drives

Introduction t

1-1

M

AIL SLOT

Mail Slot

Table 1-1 PowerLoader™ Features

Component AIT-2 Tape Drive AIT-3 Tape Drive

Mounting Tabletop (or

Rackmount with
conversion kit)

Table 1-2 PowerLoader™ Models

Model Number Configuration

AIT-LP2L119T/RB
AIT-LP2L219T/RB
AIT-LP3L119T/RB
AIT-LP3L219T/RB

1 Drive, AIT 2, Tabletop/Rackmount, LVD/SE SCSI
2 Drive, AIT 2, Tabletop/Rackmount, LVD/SE SCSI
1 Drive, AIT 3, Tabletop/Rackmount, LVD/SE SCSI
2 Drive, AIT 3, Tabletop/Rackmount, LVD/SE SCSI

Tabletop (or
Rackmount with
conversion kit)

If your host software permits, you can use the front slot in the magazine (the first slot you see
when you open the door) as a mail slot for inserting or removing a single cartridge without
interrupting host operations in progress. The mail slot is implemented using the SCSI
Import/Export commands.

SCSI Interface

The PowerLoader™ unit presents the following to the host:

•

A single SCSI medium changer device with a single SCSI Medium Transport element

•

A number of SCSI Storage elements equal to the total number of cartridge magazine
slots

•

A single SCSI Import/Export element

•

A number of SCSI Data Transfer elements equal to the total number of drives in the
system.

Multi-Server Data Sharing

A host computer with a SCSI controller connected to a bus is a SCSI Initiator. The
PowerLoader™ is a SCSI Target. SCSI rules permit multiple Initiators on a single bus.
Therefore, with the proper host software, it is possible to connect multiple hosts to a single
PowerLoader™ over a single SCSI bus. This allows multiple hosts to operate the library
robotics, loading and unloading cartridges as each host requires.

1-2

u Introduction

SCSI BUS P

In a system with many drives, it may be desirable to use multiple SCSI buses for the drives so
the data transfer rate of the drives is not limited by bus bandwidth. Individual drives can be
connected to separate hosts. Using special software, one of the hosts can act as a master server,
processing all robotics commands and permitting several hosts to share a common database.

ERFORMANCE CONSIDERATIONS

Configurations

The PowerLoader™ standard SCSI interface is:

•

Fast/Wide Low Voltage Differential (LVD)/Single-Ended (S/E)

The PowerLoader™ uses high-density 68-pin D-series connectors. For more information see
SCSI Interfaces in Chapter 2.

SCSI Bus Performance Considerations

Drives

With a standard Fast/Wide SCSI interface, each drive offers a sustained native data transfer
rate of 6 MB/sec. (AIT-2) or 12 MB/sec. (AIT-3). In a two-drive module, the total native rate is
twice these rates. The rates for compressed data are the native rates multiplied by the
compression factor, which depends on file content, but averages approximately 2:1.

Data Transfer Rate

The data transfer rate of the PowerLoader™ depends on the type of AIT drive, the number of
drives, and on how many drives are connected to the SCSI bus. The robotics impose minimal
loading on the bus.

•

AIT-2 Ultra/Wide @ 40 MB/sec. (burst)

•

AIT-2 Sustained @ 6 MB/sec. (native) / 12 MB (compressed)

•

AIT-3 Ultra/Wide @ 80 MB/sec. (burst)

•

AIT-3 Sustained @ 12 MB/sec. (native) / 24 MB (compressed)

Each AIT-2 drive has a maximum sustained rate up to 12 MB/sec. with compressed data. Each
AIT-3 drive has a maximum sustained rate up to 24 MB/sec. with compressed data. As a result,
the transfer rate of a two-drive module occupies the full bandwidth of the bus. The maximum
performance of the system is degraded by sharing a SCSI bus among more than two drives.

Internal Cabling Configuration

Each SCSI bus in the PowerLoader™ System is wired separately. The library robotics and
Drive 1 share one bus; Drive 2 is connected to a separate SCSI bus. SCSI jumper cables are
available to allow the drives and robotics of a module to be daisy-chained to a single SCSI bus.
For more detailed information, see SCSI Interfaces in Chapter 2.

Introduction t 1-3

SCSI BUS P

ERFORMANCE CONSIDERATIONS

Bus Length Limitations

If all devices and host adapter are LVD, length is 12 meters (1.5 meters in SE mode).

For customers using HVD, the high voltage differential Fast/Wide SCSI bus may be up
to 25 meters in length, including cabling within the modules.

Physical Configuration

PowerLoader™ comes configured as a tabletop or rack-mount model. The tabletop model can be
later converted for rack-mount usage. To convert a tabletop PowerLoader™ to a rack-mount
model, order the Overland Tabletop to Rackmount Conversion Kit (Part Number 106070-001).

Shuttle Lockdown Mechanism

Overland Data has installed a shuttle lockdown mechanism as a precautionary safety
mechanism to prevent damage to the PowerLoader™ during shipment from the factory. The
mechanism is a spring-loaded screw in the back of the PowerLoader™ that secures the shuttle
to a bracket.

You must release the shuttle lockdown mechanism before powering up the unit or it will
not operate. See the procedure in Chapter 2.

1-4

u Introduction

SCSI BUS P

ERFORMANCE CONSIDERATIONS

Features

This section describes and illustrates some of the external features of the PowerLoader™ by
Overland Data, Inc, including the control panel, power supply, tape cartridge magazine and
rear ports and connectors.

LP-0009

Figure 1–1. PowerLoader™ Front View

Control Panel

The control panel features a 4-line by 20-character backlit liquid crystal display, four LED
indicators and four buttons. The buttons enable the operator to navigate through the menu
structure to select and display operating modes, device status, diagnostic and maintenance
functions, device history and error statistics, and system configuration. The control panel is
described in detail in Chapter 3.

Display

The backlit 4-line by 20-character control panel display provides a highly intelligible
presentation of drive and loader status, menu choices and error messages. The scrolling feature
greatly expands the amount of information available to the operator.

Power Supply

The AC Power switch is located on the front panel of the module. The auto ranging power
supply adjusts automatically to either of two operating voltage ranges. The ranges are 100-120
VAC and 200-240 VAC. The power supply is capable of operating at 50 or 60 Hz without any
adjustment or modification. AC power is supplied to the power supply by a single IEC­compatible socket, which can be connected to any properly grounded outlet.

Introduction t 1-5

SCSI BUS P

ERFORMANCE CONSIDERATIONS

Tape Cartridge Magazine

The rugged polymer magazine, Figure 1–2 fits into an extruded track, which assures precise
positioning for the library robotics.

LP-0010

Figure 1–2. Cartridge Magazine

The front slot in the magazine is a Mail Slot, used to add or remove cartridges without
interrupting library operation. You can remove the magazine through the front door, but it is
protected from tampering in either of two ways:

•

An electronic combination lock, operated from the control panel

•

The host issuing a SCSI Prevent/Allow Medium Removal command.

For more information on inserting and removing the magazine, see Chapter 3.

Integral Fan Cooling

Each AIT drive contains a thermostat-controlled fan. In addition, a fan is mounted inside the
PowerLoader™ to prevent critical parts from overheating.

Robotics

The PowerLoader™ features Overland Data's Mainframe-Class™ Library Robotics. These
advanced robotics can load any of the cartridges stored in the magazine into any of the tape
drives.

Bar Code Reader

A standard barcode reader is mounted on the cartridge shuttle. It reads barcode labels attached
to each cartridge, and maintains the barcode data in memory as part of the library System Map.

1-6

u Introduction

Advanced Design Features

Embedded Diagnostics

The PowerLoader™ provides three levels of embedded diagnostics:

1) Power-On Self Test (POST) - Performs various verification tests on the system's
configuration, host interface and device control functions, as well as memory tests when you
power on the unit.

2) User Diagnostics - Allow you to display and change configuration options. Select from front
panel.

3) CE Diagnostics - Advanced diagnostics used by Customer Engineers for servicing the
PowerLoader™. Select from front panel.

For more information on user diagnostics, see Chapter 2.

Error Checking

The drives used in the PowerLoader™ use read while write data checking and error-correction
code (ECC) technology such as is used in audio CD, DVD and laser discs.

A

DVANCED DESIGN FEATURES

Buffer

Drives are equipped with the following buffer size:

AIT-2: 10MB

AIT-3: 18 MB

Compression

The drives used in the PowerLoader™ use the Adaptive Lossless Data Compression (ALDC)
data compression algorithm developed by IBM.

Introduction t 1-7

A

DVANCED DESIGN FEATURES

Capacity

The PowerLoader™, with its 19-cartridge magazine, offers formatted capacities as shown in

Table 1-3.

Table 1-3 Capacity

Model Native Capacity

per Cartridge

AIT-2 36 GB on

SDX236C media

50 GB on

SDX250C media

AIT-3 100 GB on

SDX3-100C media

Per Cartridge

Compressed

(2:1)

72 GB

100 GB

200 GB 3800 GB

Full Magazine

Compressed

(2:1)

1,368 GB

1,900 GB

Media Life

The media used in the PowerLoader™ is rated by the media manufacturer at over 30,000 end­to-end passes, and a shelf life of at least 30 years.

.

1-8

u Introduction

Chapter 2:

Chapter 2 Installation

This chapter describes installing the PowerLoader™ by Overland Data, Inc, including:

• Unpacking

• Releasing the Lockdown Mechanism

• Setting up the Desktop Model

• Setting up the Rackmount Model

• Setting up Cables and Interfaces

• Configuration

Unpacking

Installation

Follow the directions in the shipping container to unpack the PowerLoader™ and place it
in the desired physical location. Save the packing materials for reuse in case you need to
ship it.

Releasing the Lockdown Mechanism

Release the lockdown mechanism on the PowerLoader™, using the Lockdown Screw on
the back (lower right) of the unit, (Figure 2–1 and Figure 2–2).

Figure 2–1. Lockdown Screw

Installation t

2-1

R

ELEASING THE LOCKDOWN MECHANISM

Lockdown
Screw

2-2

u Installation

R

ELEASING THE LOCKDOWN MECHANISM

To Release the Lockdown Mechanism

You should release the Lockdown Mechanism before powering up the PowerLoader™.

1) Make sure that the power cord is disconnected from line power.

2) If necessary, reposition the unit for easier access to the back panel.

3) Turn the spring-loaded lockdown screw on the back counter-clockwise.

The screw pops out and the lockdown mechanism releases from the shuttle.

4) Turn the power on.

Tu rn

Lockdown

Screw

Countercloc

kwise to

release the

Figure 2–2. Releasing the Lockdown Screw

To Lock the Lockdown Mechanism

To lock the lockdown mechanism, do the following:

1) Park the shuttle assembly:

a. From the Main Menu, select Maintenance Menu / Park.

The shuttle assembly moves to the park position, bringing the threaded hole into
alignment with the lockdown screw.

2) Turn off the unit.

3) Disconnect the power cord from line power.

4) If necessary, reposition the unit for easier access to the back panel.

5) Push in the spring-loaded lockdown screw on the back and turn it clockwise.

This secures the shuttle to a bracket and locks it in place.

Installation t 2-3

S

ETTING UP THE DESKTOP MODEL

Setting Up the Desktop Model

Tur n

Lockdown

Screw

Figure 2–3. Locking the Lockdown Screw

The PowerLoader™ desktop model requires no mechanical assembly for mounting. Place the
unit on a desk, table, server top, or other stable, horizontal surface. Make sure the cooling
grilles at the rear of the unit are not obstructed. Allow two inches of clearance behind the rear
panel.

Setting Up the Rack Mount Model

To convert a tabletop PowerLoader™ to a rack mount model, order the Overland Tabletop to
Rackmount Conversion Kit (Part Number 106070-001).

If your PowerLoader™ is already rack-mount configured, See “Installing Unit Into a Rack”.

Precaution

If you do mount the PowerLoader™ in a rack, be sure to take the following precaution:

CAUTION: TO PREVENT TIPPING, NEVER SLIDE MODULES OUT
OF THE RACK SO THAT MORE THAN 57 LB. OR 20% OF THE TOTAL
RACK WEIGHT IS EXTENDED AT ANY TIME

VORSICH: BITTE BEACHTEN, DAß WENN DIE LAUFWERSCHIENEN AUSGEZOGEN SIND, EINE
ZUSÄTZLICHE LAST VON MEHRALS 20% DES GESTALLGEWICHTES (225 KG), DIE STABILITÄT DES
GESTALLS GEFÄHRDED.

2-4

u Installation

S

ETTING UP THE RACK MOUNT MODEL

Remove Tabletop Cover

Before installing the tabletop PowerLoader™ module in a rack it must be converted for use,
using the Rack Mount Adapter Kit. First remove the tabletop cover Figure 2–4).

1) Remove the four screws (M4 x 8mm) that attach the cover to the sides of the unit.

2) Slide the cover toward the rear until clear of the unit.

3) Save the hardware for re-use.

R
e

a
d

y

U
s

e
C
l
e
a

n

e

r

D

i

r

v

e
F
a

u

L
o

l

t

a
d

e
r

F

a
u

l
t

E
s

c

p

a

e

n

E
te

r

LP-0005

Figure 2–4. Removing Desktop Cover

Installation t 2-5

S

ETTING UP THE RACK MOUNT MODEL

Install Top Cover

With the tabletop cover removed, install a sheet metal top cover that protects the
PowerLoader™ interior components when mounted in a rack (Figure 2–5).

1) Place the top cover over the PowerLoader™ chassis top with each side flange to the outside of
the chassis.

2) Slide the cover forward until it is flush with the front panel.

3) Fasten the cover with two screws (4M x 8mm).

4) Remove the four rubber feet on the bottom of the PowerLoader™.

Slide Flanges

Side Flanges

Figure 2–5. Installing the Top Cover

R
e

a
y

d

U
s

e
C
l
e
a

n

e

r

D
r

i
v

e
F
a

u

l

t

L
o

a
d

r

e

F

a
u

t

l

s

E
c

e

p

a

n

E

e

t

r

LP-0011

2-6

u Installation

S

ETTING UP THE RACK MOUNT MODEL

Install The Rack Slides

After you've attached the top cover, attach rack slides to both sides of the module using the
procedure outlined below. Attach each inner slide of the rack slide assembly to the module
enclosure first. Fasten each outer slide to the rack mount cabinet later.

The left and right slides are alike, so there is no risk of confusing the parts on reassembly.

1) Figure 2–6 identifies the parts of the rack slide assembly.

Inner Slide

(attached to module)

Inner Slide Lock

Intermmediat e

Slide

Outer Slide

10-32 Screws
(Low Profile)

Lock Tab

Mounting

Bracket

LP-0013

10-32 Screws

Nut

Plates

Figure 2–6. Rack Slide Parts

2) Pull the outer slide toward the rear, along with the intermediate slide, until the inner slide lock
engages the intermediate slide.

3) Continue to pull the outer slide towards the rear until the outer slide lock engages the
intermediate slide. Press down on the inner slide lock to permit the intermediate slide to
continue to move toward the rear. Continue to move the outer and intermediate slides toward
the rear until they are separated from the inner slide. Push the intermediate slide back into the
outer slide.

4) Remove the inner slide of the second rack slide following steps 2-3.

5) Place an inner slide flat against one side of the module. Match screw holes in the slide to the
three screw holes on the module chassis. The inner slide lock must be toward the rear of the
module.

6) Use three M4x8mm screws to attach the inner slide to the side of the module as shown in

Figure 2–7.

Installation t 2-7

S

ETTING UP THE RACK MOUNT MODEL

M4 x 8 Screws
(3 per side)

Inner Slide Lock

Figure 2–7. Attaching Rack Slides

LP-0012

7) Attach the second inner slide to the other side of the module.

Install the Panel Extensions

The left and right panel extensions are alike, so there is no risk of confusing the parts on
assembly.

1) Place a panel extension against one side of the chassis so that the holes in the panel extension
are aligned with the two holes in the chassis as shown in Figure 2–8.

Flush
Mount

Regular
Mount

2-8

u Installation

M4 x 8 Screws
(2 per side)

Figure 2–8. Panel Extension Attachment

LP-0016

2) Install two M4 X 8mm Phillips head screws through the holes in the panel extension into the
chassis.

The panel extension has two pairs of mounting holes. Use the forward pair for the regular
mounting position. Regular mounting leaves the curved front panel surface extending
outward from the front of the rack. The rear pair of holes permit a flush mount position
that leaves the front panel recessed into the rack. You might choose flush mounting if, for
example, you have rack doors that would be hindered by the protruding front panel.

S

ETTING UP THE RACK MOUNT MODEL

3) Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other side of the chassis.

Installing Unit Into a Rack

With the inner rack slides attached to the PowerLoader™ unit and the intermediate/outer
slides separated from the inner slides, you can install the outer rack slides in the rack.

1) Locate the screw holes in the front and rear rails of the cabinet or equipment rack where the
drive is to be installed.

2) Loosely assemble a mounting bracket to each outer slide, using two 10-32 screws and a nut­plate for each. Select slots in the mounting brackets so the length of the assembly equals the
distance between the front and rear rails of the rack.

3) Fasten each outer slide behind the front rail of the rack using two 10-32 low-profile screws
and one nut plate.

4) Fasten each of the mounting brackets to the front of the rear rail of the rack using two standard
10-32 screws and one nut plate.

5) Tighten the screws installed in step 2.

6) If they are not already locked, pull the intermediate slides toward the front (out of the rack) so
that they lock in the extended position.

The next step should be performed by two people.

7) Install the Library unit into the rack:

h. In front of the rack, lift the module to its installed height.

i. Engage the inner slides mounted on the module with the intermediate slides protruding from the

rack

j. Slide the module toward the rack until the inner slide's lock engages the intermediate slides.

k. Depress the lock tab and continue until the lock tab engages in the locking hole shown in

Figure 2–9. This leaves the entire module protruding from the rack, locked in position, supported

by slides.

Locking Tab

Figure 2–9. Locking Tab

12)Press inward (toward the module) on each of the inner slide locks to permit the intermediate
slides to move toward the rack.

Installation t 2-9

S

ETTING UP THE RACK MOUNT MODEL

13)Slide the module in and out several times as shown in Figure 2–10, ensuring that the inner and
outer slide locks engage, and that the module does not bind against the slides.

14)If binding or misalignment with other rack devices occurs, loosen the four screws that secure
the slides to the front rails and the four screws that secure the slides to the rear rails and
realign the module. Retighten the screws.

15)If necessary, repeat steps 9 and 10 until the module does not bind against the slides.

Figure 2–10. Sliding Module In Rack

16)Install two clip nuts on each front rail at the height of the front panel mounting screws
(thumbscrews).

17)Slide the module into the rack as shown in Figure 2–11, and tighten the thumbscrews.

2-10

u Installation

S

ETTING UP THE RACK MOUNT MODEL

Figure 2–11. Module In Rack

You are now ready to connect power and interface cabling and configure the
PowerLoader™ module for use.

Installation t 2-11

S

ETTING UP THE RACK MOUNT MODEL

Attach the AC Power Cord

1) Connect a standard grounding AC cord to the connector on the PowerLoader™. The
connector is an IEC-compatible connector on the rear panel.

2) Connect the other end to a reliably grounded AC outlet or rack power outlet.

To maintain safety compliance, use an approved power cord:

• U.S.UL Listed

• Canada CSA certified

• Europe Harmonized marked <HAR> or nationally certified

2-12

u Installation

S

ETTING UP THE RACK MOUNT MODEL

Attaching Cables To SCSI Connectors

If your PowerLoader™ is used on a single-ended SCSI bus, the internal wiring length of
any rack-mounted SCSI system can approach the maximum length specification of a
single-ended SCSI bus. You must locate the rack close to the host computer to avoid
excessive bus length. It is also especially important in single-ended systems to use the
highest quality SCSI cables. Bus errors caused by excessive length or poor quality cables
can significantly degrade performance and reliability.

For those dual-drive applications where both AIT drives run in SCSI-SE mode (rather
than LVD mode), each drive must be connected to its own SCSI bus.

Each drive is wired to an independent bus, with a pair of SCSI connectors. Drive 1 shares a
SCSI bus with the PowerLoader™'s robotics. To fully use the bus bandwidth, connect all the
SCSI buses together as shown Figure 2–12. The insets in show how to connect the SCSI cable,
the jumper cables and the terminator for one or two-drive units.

SCSI
Terminator

SCSI
Host Cable

SCSI
Jumper Cable

AC Power Cord

Terminator

Expansion Ports

Terminator

Diagnostic

SCSI
Host
Cable

1 DRIVE

Motor

SCSI
Jumper
Cable

SCSI
Host
Cable

DRV 2

2 DRIVES

Figure 2–12. Connectors, SCSI Terminator & Cables

Each of the drives in the PowerLoader™ and the robotics is a separate SCSI device. When any
two or more devices are connected to the same SCSI bus, each separate SCSI device must be
assigned a unique SCSI address. For information on assigning SCSI addresses, see the
Configuration section later in this chapter.

Installation t 2-13

S

ETTING UP THE RACK MOUNT MODEL

To connect a PowerLoader™ to a host computer, the host must have at least one Wide SCSI
controller and the appropriate driver software. The controller must be LVD/SE or differential,
as required to match the module interface.

Interface Cable Specifications

PowerLoader™ is a high-performance system. To avoid degradation of performance, use the

•

highest-quality interface cables from a reputable manufacturer of computer cables. All SCSI
cables used with the PowerLoader™ should meet the following requirements:

• Shielded or double-shielded, as required to meet EMI specifications

• Impedance match with cable terminators that meet current SCSI specifications

• Characteristic impedance between 72 and 96 ohms for single-ended and between 115 and 160

ohms for differential

• 34-pair twisted-pair

• Each end of a twisted pair ground connected to chassis ground

• Maximum cable length of 5 feet (1.5 m) for the LVD/SE model in single-ended mode

connected to a host SCSI adapter capable of Ultra SCSI speed

• Maximum cable length of 40 feet (12 m) for LVD/SE SCSI bus

• Internal cable lengths of 22 inches for Drive 1 and Robot and 15 inches for Drive 2

• Cables of different impedances should not be used together.

Additional specifications to assure the highest SCSI performance can be found in the current
version of ANSI X3.131.

This equipment has been tested for electromagnetic emissions and immunity using good
quality shielded cables. If you use unshielded or poor quality cables, or otherwise vary
from good practice, you may not comply with national and international rules.

Configuring the PowerLoader™

The PowerLoader™ is designed with many configuration options, each offering multiple
settings to support a variety of applications and platforms. The setting of each option is stored
in non-volatile memory in the module. For most applications, you do not have to change the
factory default settings. If you need to change the configuration, go on to the next section. If you
are uncertain whether you need to change a setting, contact your Technical Support
representative.

To change settings, use the Control Panel. For an overview of how the Control Panel works, and
a description of the functions of the buttons, indicators and display, refer to Entering the Menu
Mode, Exiting the Menu Mode, and Navigating through the Menu Structure in Chapter 3.

2-14

u Installation

You can change the settings using the procedure in How to Customize Configuration later in
this chapter. Consult your host computer and software documentation to determine which
settings you might have to change.

S

ETTING UP THE RACK MOUNT MODEL

Configuration Example: Setting the SCSI ID

1) Turn the PowerLoader™ on and wait until the Power-On Self Test terminates and the default
screen displays. You can toggle between the Primary and Secondary Default Screens with the
p and q buttons.

Loader Idle
Drv 1: No
Drv 2:

Figure 2–13. Primary Default Screen

Ready

1

uuuu

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

11

uuuu

_ _ _ _ _ _ _

Figure 2–14. Secondary Default Screen

tttt

10

tttt

19

Installation t 2-15

S

ETTING UP THE RACK MOUNT MODEL

2) At the Default Screen, press the Enter button. The screen displays the Main Menu:

3) Press the q button three times to scroll to the Configure Menu, and press Enter. The screen

displays the Configure submenu:

4) To select a configuration option, press the p or q button on the control panel until the u

displays next to the option you want to change. The first two choices on this menu, SCSI
Options and Library Options, are actually categories of options. In this case, choose SCSI
Options. Press the Enter button to display the options for that category. The submenu displays:

uuuu

Load/Unload

Remove
Maintenance
Configure

Figure 2–15. Main Menu

uuuu

SCSI Options

Library
Barcode
Set Base

Figure 2–16. Configure Submenu

$

#

u

Library

✴✴✴✴

Enabled

Library Bus ID:

✴✴✴✴

6

Figure 2–17. SCSI Options Submenu

$

Take a moment to look closely at the submenu. Note that the u on the display is next to
line 1, and that line 2 is indented, indicating a two-tiered menu. The p and q buttons
work on two levels in this kind of menu, which is typical of many submenus of the
Configure Menu. The first level is as follows: If you press the q button, the u moves to
line 3. If you press the p button, the u moves back to line 1.

If you press the
on the second level. You can tell because the
at the end of line 4, indicating that there is a list of settings that can be scrolled using the

q

buttons.

The

$$$$

at the end of line 4 means that there are other options that can be displayed by scrolling,

using the

Enter

button while the u is next to line 1 (or line 3), the

q

button repeatedly.

p

and

q

buttons operate

u

moves next to line 2 (or line 4), and a ✴ displays

p

and

2-16

u Installation

C

ONFIGURING MULTI-MODULE SYSTEMS

5) Suppose you want to set the Drive 1 bus ID to 3. With the u next to line 1, press the q button
until the display scrolls as shown in the following screen:

u Library Bus

✴✴✴✴

6

#

Drive 1 Bus ID:

✴✴✴✴

4

Figure 2–18. SCSI Options Submenu

6) With the u next to line 3, press the Enter button. The u moves to line 4 and the $
the end of line 4, and a
to display the possible settings. Scroll up so that 3 is displayed and press the
save the new selection. An

7) Press the

8) Repeat this procedure for each configuration option you want to change.

Escape button repeatedly until the submenu reappears.

#### displays at the end of line 1. Use the p and q buttons to scroll line 4

✴✴✴✴ displays to the left of the 3 indicating it as the current selection.

$ remains at

$$

Enter button to

Configuring Multi-Module Systems

All PowerLoader™ modules are factory-shipped as stand-alone units meant to operate as
individuals. To include them in a multi-module system, you must first configure one
module as the master module and all other modules as slave modules. PowerLoader™
module can be configured to be a stand-alone, master, or slave module.

Master Module

The master module controls the operations of the multi-module system. Configuration
changes to the system are performed at the operator panel of the master module.

In a rack, the master module must occupy the top position to coordinate the action of the

Pass-Through Mechanism

Configuring The Master Module:

1) From the Default Screen, press Enter to display the main menu.

.

uuuu

Load/Unload
Remove
Maintenance
Configure

Figure 2–19. Main Menu

2) Press the q button three times to move the u to Configure Menu, then press the Enter button.
The screen displays the Configure submenu:

$

Installation t 2-17

C

ONFIGURING MULTI-MODULE SYSTEMS

3) Press the q button to move the u to Library Options, then press the Enter button. The

following screen appears:

4) Press Enter to move the cursor to the second line.

uuuu

SCSI Options

#

Library
Barcode
Set Base

Figure 2–20. Configure Submenu

uuuu

Configuration

✴✴✴✴

Standalone

Unload Mode

✴✴✴✴

Implicit

Figure 2–21. Library Options Menu

$

5) Use the q and p buttons to change the option to

6) Press

Enter to save the selection.

Master.

The change takes effect when you reboot.

Slave Module

You can configure the slave module on the bench before installation or after it is installed
in a rack. If you configure it when it is already installed as part of a multi-module system,
be sure to either shut off power to the master module or disconnect the serial cables. This
precaution will let you access menu mode directly, avoiding interfering communication
from the master module.

Each slave module must have a unique one digit ID that you specify as part of the
configuration procedure. You must stack and number the units as follows:

Table 2-1 Stack and Unit Numbering Example

Master

Slave 0

Slave 1

Slave 2

2-18

u Installation

Slave 3

Configuring The Slave Module

1) From the Default Screen, press Enter to display the main menu.

C

ONFIGURING MULTI-MODULE SYSTEMS

uuuu

Load/Unload
Remove
Maintenance
Configure

Figure 2–22. Main Menu

2) Press the q button three times to move the u to Configure Menu, then press the Enter button.
The screen displays the Configure submenu:

uuuu

SCSI Options

$

#

Library
Barcode
Set Base

Figure 2–23. Configure Submenu

3) Press the q button to move the u to Library Options, then press the Enter button. The
following screen appears:

uuuu

Configuration

✴✴✴✴

Standalone

Unload Mode

✴✴✴✴

Implicit

$

Figure 2–24. Library Options Submenu

Installation t 2-19

S

ETTING UP RESERVED SLOTS

4) Press Enter to move the cursor to the second line.

5) Use the q and p buttons to change the option to

6) Press

Enter to save the selection. The display at lines 3 and 4 changes to allow specification of

a numerical ID for the slave module.

You must reboot to display the Slave Module ID.

uuuu

Configuration

✴✴✴✴

Slave

Slave Address

✴✴✴✴

0

Figure 2–25. Library Options Submenu (Slave Address)

7) Press the q button to move the move the u to Slave Address.

8) Press

9) Use the q and p buttons to change the number.

10)Press

Enter to move the cursor to the number option on the fourth line.

Enter to save the selection.

The configuration change takes affect when you reboot.

Setting Up Reserved Slots

Slave.

$

Use this option to withdraw some of the slots in the PowerLoader™ from use as storage slots to
meet software licensing requirements or to dedicate one or more slots as a cleaning slot.

Reserved Slot Numbering

Ordinary cartridge slots are numbered from the front of the magazine to the rear. If you reserve
one slot, it becomes Reserved Slot #1 in the last slot (#19) of the magazine. If you reserve two
slots, slot #18 becomes Reserved Slot # 1, while slot #19 becomes Reserved Slot #2. Additional
reserved slots continue in this rear-to-front pattern. Reserved Slot #1 always follows the last
unreserved data cartridge, see Figure 2–26.

2-20

u Installation

S

ETTING UP RESERVED SLOTS

If you reserve one slot

Reserved Slot #1 g

g

gg

#19
#18
#17
#16
#15
#14
#13
#12
#10

#9
#8
#7
#6
#5
#4
#3
#2
#1

Front

Figure 2–26. Reserved Slot Numbering

Reserving Slots

1) From the Default Screen, press Enter to display the main menu.

If you reserve two slots

f

f Reserved Slot #2

ff

ffff Reserved Slot #1

uuuu

Load/Unload

Remove
Maintenance
Configure

Figure 2–27. Main Menu

$

Installation t 2-21

C

ONFIGURATION OPTIONS DESCRIPTION

2) Press the q button three times to move the u to Configure Menu, then press the Enter button.

The screen displays the Configure submenu:

3) Scroll down by pressing the q button to move the u to Library Options, then press the Enter

button. The following screen appears:

4) Scroll down to Reserved Slots by pressing the q button and press Enter. The Reserved Slots

Submenu displays:

uuuu

SCSI Options

#

Library
Barcode
Set Base

Figure 2–28. Configure Submenu

uuuu

Configuration

✴✴✴✴

Standalone

Unload Mode:

✴✴✴✴

Implicit

Figure 2–29. Library Options Submenu

$

Baud Rate:

✴✴✴✴

38,400

Reserved Slots

✴✴✴✴

0

Figure 2–30. Reserved Slots Submenu

5) Scroll down to line 4 and specify the number of slots you are reserving. Press Enter to save.

$

If your software license limits the number of usable slots in the magazine, you must
reserve the remaining slots. You can use any of the reserved slots to store a cleaning tape.
(see Chapter 4 - Maintenance).

6) Press the Escape button repeatedly to return to the Default Screen. Your choice takes effect the

next time the PowerLoader™ is rebooted.

Configuration Options Description

The following options are available on the Configuration Menu:

SCSI Options

Library Parity:

The default is Library Parity Enabled.

Allows you to enable or disable the library robotics SCSI bus parity checking.

2-22

u Installation

Library Bus ID:

Allows you to set the SCSI addresses of the library robotics. The default is 6.

C

ONFIGURATION OPTIONS DESCRIPTION

Drive n Bus ID:

Allows you to set the SCSI addresses of the drives. The designators Drive 1
through Drive n refer to the first through nth drives, counting from the top module in the
PowerLoader™.

Vend or ID :

Allows you to specify the response of the LibraryPro™'s robotics to the SCSI

Inquiry command in the Vendor ID field. The default is OVERLAND.

Product ID:

Allows you to specify the response of the LibraryPro™'s robotics to the SCSI
Inquiry command in the Product ID fields (LIBRARYPRO, LXB, EXB-210, EXB-440, EXB-480,
SSL2000 Series C, <Vendor unique>. The default is LIBRARYPRO.

Negotiation Mode:

Allows you to enable Initiate Synchronous Negotiation. Initiate
Synchronous Negotiation, if set, allows the LibraryPro™ to initiate SCSI Synchronous
Negotiation with the host (the default is No). The LibraryPro™ always responds to host­initiated synchronous negotiation.

Transfer Rate:

Allows you to set the data Transfer Rate to 10 MB/sec, 5 MB/sec or

Asynchronous. The default is 10 MB/sec.

Mode Page 1F Length:

Allows you to choose between two lengths of the Mode Sense/Select
Device Capabilities Page (SCSI Page 1Fh), which are Short (14 bytes) and Long (18 bytes), to
accommodate different SCSI device implementations of this page. The default is Short.

Abort Move Status:

Enables you to specify the module’s response if it receives a SCSI Reset or
Abort while a Move Medium command is in progress. Depending on this setting, during
execution of the Move Medium command, the module will return either Busy or Not ready in
response to the SCSI Reset or Abort. The default is Busy.

Initialize Element Status:

Allows you to specify the module's response to the SCSI Initialize
Element Status command. The possible settings are No Inventory, Force Inventory, and Force
Label Scan. The default is No Inventory.

Unit Attn Report:

Allows you to select reporting of All or only One unit attention conditions. If
set to All, the unit reports all unit attention conditions in sequence; if set to One, the unit
reports only the highest priority condition. The default is All.

SCSI Mode:

Post Recv'd Error:

Defines the loader as SCSI-2 or SCSI-3. The default is SCSI-2.

Enables reporting of TapeAlert informational exception conditions with a
Recovered Error sense key, when the Method of Reporting Information Exceptions (MRIE) field
is set to a value of 0x3 in Mode Page 1Ch, or if the TapeAlert Mode option is set to Rec Error
(cnd). The default is Disabled.

Tape Alert Mode:

Specifies conditions for logging and reporting TapeAlert data. The default

is Logging Disabled.

• Logging Disabled-Inhibits logging feature.

• No Exceptions-Device should not report information exceptions.

• Unit Attention-Report information exceptions with a Unit Attention sense key and an

ASC/ASCQ of 5D/00.

• Rec Error (cnd)-Report information exceptions with a Recovered Error sense key and an

ASC/ASCQ of 5D/00, if Recovered Error Reporting is enabled.

Installation t 2-23

C

ONFIGURATION OPTIONS DESCRIPTION

• Rec Error (unc)-Unconditionally report information exceptions with a Recovered Error sense

key and an ASC/ASCQ of 5D/00.

• No Sense-Report information exceptions with a No Sense sense key and an ASC/ASCQ of

5D/00.

• On Request- Report information exceptions with a No Sense sense key and an ASC/ASCQ of

5D/00, only in response to an unsolicited Request Sense command.

Library Options

Configuration:

or slave module. The default is stand-alone. Do not select the “Master” or “Slave” options.

Unload Mode:

interpreted as Implicit or Explicit. If Implicit, the module unloads a drive before attempting to
move a cartridge from that drive. If Explicit, the host must issue a SCSI Unload command to a
drive before each Move Medium command that removes a cartridge from that drive. The default
is Implicit.

Numbering:

or one. This affects only the front panel display, not the actual SCSI element addresses. The
default is One.

Auto Clean:

cartridge unload sequence whenever the Use Cleaner LED comes on. To use this option, you
must have reserved a slot for a cleaning cartridge using the Reserve Slots option. The default is
Disabled.

Library Mode:

Sequential 2 or Sequential Split. The default is Random.

The menu allows you to configure the LibraryPro™ as a stand-alone, master,

Allows you to determine whether a SCSI Move Medium command is

Allows you to specify whether SCSI elements in the unit display with either zero

Allows you to enable an automatic cleaning cycle which operates as part of the

Allows you to set the robotics operating mode to Random, Sequential 1,

The sequential operating modes are available in standalone configuration only. If only
one drive is installed, only the Sequential 1 option is available.

Random

Sequential 1

-Normal operating mode. Allows complete host control of the robotics.

-Loads cartridges in numerical order in all 19 magazine slots for Drive 1.

2-24

u Installation

Sequential 2

Sequential Split

- Loads cartridges in numerical order in all 19 magazine slots for Drive 2.

-Loads cartridges in numerical order in magazine slots 1 through 10 for

Drive 1 and magazine slots 11 through 19 for Drive 2.

Baud Rate:

intended for use by CEs only. The default is 38400 bits/sec.

Reserved Slots:

magazine. Some host software imposes size limits on tape library magazines for licensing
purposes, and does not operate with a library that exceeds the licensed size. The default is 0.

Model Number:

screens. You can choose between LIBRARYPRO, a blank line, CompaqSSL2020, and a vendor
unique number. The Default is LIBRARYPRO.

Allows you to set the data transmission rate of the trace port. This function is

Allows you to withdraw from use a specified number of slots in the back of the

Allows you to change the model number information displayed on the initial

Barcode Options

C

ONFIGURATION OPTIONS DESCRIPTION

Label Size:

Allows you to limit length of the barcode label. Possible settings are 1 through 8.

The default is 8.

Label Alignment:

Allows you to specify alignment of barcode label. The options are Left or
Right. When used with the label size option, strips unwanted trailing characters (left
alignment) or leading characters (right alignment). The default is Left Alignment.

Check Digit:

Allows you to enable or disable check digit function. For barcodes without check
digits, you can select Disable. For barcodes with check digits, you can select Enable/Send or
Enable/No Send. The default is Disable.

Set Element Base

Transport:

Storage:

Transfer:

Import/Export:

Allows you to set the base address of the robotics mechanism. The default is 0000.

Allows you to set the base address of the 19 magazine slots. The default is 0001.

Allows you to set the base address of the drive. The default is 00E0 for Drive 1.

Allows you to set the base address of the mail slot. The default is 00D0.

Set Serial Number

Serial Number:

PowerLoader™'s robotics reports these settings in response to the SCSI Inquiry command in
the Unit Serial Number Page.

Allows you to alter the module's serial number as stored in the unit. The

Set Default

Overland Defaults:

The default is Overland defaults.

The following tables summarizes the configuration settings for the PowerLoader™.

Resets all configuration options to Overland defaults or Compaq defaults.

Table 2-1 PowerLoader™ SCSI Options

Option Setting Default

Library Parity Enabled, Disabled Enabled

Library ID SCSI ID 0-15 6

Drive or Bus ID SCSI ID 0-15

Vender ID OVERLAND,

EXABYTE, Compaq,
<VENDOR
UNIQUE>

OVERLAND

Installation t 2-25

C

ONFIGURATION OPTIONS DESCRIPTION

Table 2-1 PowerLoader™ SCSI Options

Option Setting Default

Product ID LIBRARYPRO, LXB,

EXB-210, EXB-440,
EXB-480, SSL2000
Series, <Vendor
Unique>

Negotiation Mode Initiate, Do Not

Initiate

Transfer Rage Sync 5 MB/sec, Sync

10 MB/sec, Async
only

Mode Page 1F Length Short (000E), Long

(0012)

Abort Move Status Busy, Not Ready Busy

Init. Element Status No Inventory, Force

Inventory, Force
Label Scan

Unit Attention Report One, All All

SCSI Mode SCSI-2, SCSI-3 SCSI-2

Post Recv'd Error Enabled, Disabled Disabled

Tape Alert Mode Logging Disabled, No

Exceptions, Unit
Attention, Rec Error
(cnd), Rec Error
(unc), No Sense, On
Request

LIBRARYPR
O

Do Not
Initiate

Sync 10
MB/sec

Short

No Inventory

Logging
Disabled

2-26

u Installation

Table 2-2 PowerLoader Library Options

Option Setting Default

Configuration Standalone, Master,

Slave

Unload Mode Implicit, Explicit Implicit

Numbering One Based, Zero

Based

Auto Clean Enabled, Disabled Disabled

Library Mode Random, Sequential

1, Sequential 2,
Sequential Split

Baud Rate Auto, 2400, 9600,

19200, 38400, 57600,
115200

Reserved Slots 0 through n (one less

than magazine)

Standalone

One Based

Random

38400

0

C

ONFIGURATION OPTIONS DESCRIPTION

Table 2-2 PowerLoader Library Options

Option Setting Default

Model Number LIBRARYPRO,

<Blank Line>,
Compaq SSL2020,
<Vendor Unique>

OVERLAND
LIBRARYPR
O

Table 2-3 PowerLoader Barcode Options

Option Setting Default

Label Size 1 through 8 8

Label Alignment Left or Right Left

Check Digit Disable for barcodes

w/o check digits,
Enable/Send or
Enable/No Send for
barcodes with check
digits

Enable/No
Send

Table 2-4 PowerLoader Set Element Base Options

Option Setting Default

Transport NNNN (hex) 0000

Storage NNNN (hex) 0001

Transfer NNNN (hex) 00E0

Import/Export NNNN (hex) 00D0

Table 2-5 PowerLoader Set Serial Number Option

Option Setting Default

Serial Number NXNNNNNNNN

(hex)

9F99999999

Table 2-6 PowerLoader Set Default Option

Option Setting Default

Overland Defaults Overland Defaults,

Compaq Defaults

Overland
Defaults

The options described in this table represent the version of the firmware in use when this
manual was written. If the options displayed on your control panel differ from those
described here, you can download the latest option descriptions from the Overland Data
web site (www.Overlanddata.com) or contact your Technical Support representative.

Installation t 2-27

C

ONFIGURATION OPTIONS DESCRIPTION

2-28

u Installation

Chapter 3:

Chapter 3 Operation

Operation

This chapter describes operating the
of the unit.

PowerLoader™

through the Control Panel on the front

Front Panel

The front panel of the PowerLoader™ module includes a power switch for the module and
the control panel, which has buttons, a display and indicators.

LP-0009

Figure 3–1. PowerLoader™ Front Panel

Power Switch

The power switch controls the supply of AC power to the PowerLoader™. It is a push-on,
push-off switch. When the power is on, the backplane of the control panel display is
illuminated.

Buttons and Indicators

The control panel consists of four LED indicators, a four-line by 20-character backlit LCD
display, and four buttons.

Operation t

3-1

F

RONT PANEL

Ready

(Green)

Escape

Use Cleaner

(Yellow)

Enter

Drive Fault

(Red)

Scroll Up

Loader Fault

Scroll Down

(Red)

Display Panel

Figure 3–2. Buttons & Indicators

Buttons

There are four buttons on the control panel:
control specific functions or options. Instead, you use the buttons to navigate from the Default
Screen through a multi-level menu structure, then select the desired option from the

Enter

appropriate menu using the

button.

Escape, Enter

, p, and q. The buttons do not directly

Using the

Enter

button to access the Main Menu

To enter the Menu Mode and display the Main Menu from the Default Screen, press the Enter
button. When you enter the Menu Mode, the

Ready

light goes out. This means that the

PowerLoader™ is offline, and the PowerLoader™ responds to all commands from the host with

Ready

a SCSI Not Ready until you exit the Menu Mode and the

light goes on.

Escape Button - Return To Default Screen

To return to the Main Menu from a submenu, press the

Escape

Menu displays. Pressing the

button while the Main Menu is displayed exits the Menu

Mode and returns you to the Default Screen.

Escape

button repeatedly until the Main

Escape Button - Access Status Mode

To enter the Status Mode, which displays all aspects of the PowerLoader™'s operating and

Escape

configuration status, press the
remains online.

button at the Default Screen. The PowerLoader™

3-2

u Operation

LED Indicators

F

RONT PANEL

There are four LED indicators on the control panel, labeled

Drive Fault

The

(red), and

Ready

LED (green) is illuminated when the PowerLoader™ is ready to accept commands

Loader Fault

(red).

Ready

(green),

Use Cleaner

(yellow),

from the host computer. The Ready indicator goes out when you enter the Menu Mode,
indicating that the PowerLoader™ is offline.

The

Use Cleaner

LED (yellow) indicates that one or more of the drives in the PowerLoader™

needs cleaning. Perform a cleaning operation as described in Chapter 4 - Maintenance. When

Use Cleaner

the

comes on, you can find out which drive needs cleaning by selecting Cleaning
Needed on the Drive Status submenu.

When either the

Drive Fault

or the

Loader Fault

LED (red) is illuminated, a Fault Screen displays

on the LCD display. The Fault Screen is described later in this chapter.

See Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting for a list of fault symptom codes (FSC) and error recovery
procedures (ERP).

Operation t 3-3

F

RONT PANEL

Table 3-1 Control Panel Button Functions

Display/Mode Escape Enter ppppq

At Post Screen N/A N/A N/A

At Default Screen Enters Status

Mode

In Status Mode
(while online)

In Menu Mode Rejects Currently

At Fault Screen N/A Clears Soft Errors N/A N/A

Returns to Default
Screen

Displayed Choice,
or

Aborts Control
Panel Operation In
Progress, or

Exits to Next
Higher Menu
Level, or

Exits Menu Mode
to Default Screen

Enters Menu Mode Toggles

between
Page 1

and Page 2

Same as Menu
Mode

Accepts Currently
Displayed Choice

Same as
Menu Mode

Moves
Line Upward
Through List
of Options, or

Scrolls Part
of Display 1
Line Toward
Top of List of
Options

u 1

q

qq

N/A

Toggles
between
Page 1

and Page 2

Same as
Menu Mode

Moves

u 1

Line
Downward
Through List
of Options, or

Scrolls Part
of Display 1
Line Toward
Bottom of
List of
Options

There is an auto-repeat feature for the

pppp

and

qqqq

buttons. When you press either button
for more than one-half second, the control panel behaves as if you were pressing and
releasing the button about four times per second. This effect stops when you release the
button.

Front Panel & Media Locks

To avoid accidental interruption of PowerLoader™ operation by entering the Menu Mode or
removing cartridges while the host is accessing the PowerLoader™, the front panel and the
media may be electronically locked. When the front panel is locked, you can only enter the
Menu Mode after entering a 4-digit code. That is, when the Default Screen is displayed,
pressing the
panel cannot be unlocked without using the Security submenu to unlock it.

The media may also be locked by software running on the host, using the SCSI Prevent/Allow
Medium Removal command. The PowerLoader™ provides no control panel override for this
command. Usually, exiting the host software restores media access. In the event of host failure,
you can restore media access by cycling PowerLoader™ power.

Procedures for locking and unlocking front panels and media are described later in this chapter.

Enter

button does not invoke the Menu Mode until you enter the code. The front

3-4

u Operation

F

RONT PANEL

Startup Display Messages

The display on the control panel is capable of displaying four lines of 20 characters each, to
allow the use of easy-to-understand messages. Many of these messages and their functions are
described in this chapter. Those displays that are described in other chapters are cross­referenced here as well.

Power-On Self Test Screen

When power is first applied to the module, a series of power-on self test (POST) diagnostics are
performed. During POST execution, the model number of the module, the firmware revision,
and the status or result of the test in progress are displayed on the control panel.

Power-On Self Test (POST) Screen

When power is first applied to the module, a series of power-on self test (POST) diagnostics are
performed. During POST execution, the model number of the module, the firmware revision,
and the status or result of the test in progress are displayed on the control panel.

OVERLAND LIBRARYPRO
Firmware Level

Checking Hardware

0X.XX

Figure 3–3. POST Screen

Operation t 3-5

F

RONT PANEL

Initialization Screens

After the POST is completed, the library robotics are initialized. A series of screens similar to
the following displayed during this process.

OVERLAND LIBRARYPRO
Firmware Level

0X.XX

Initializing Loader

Figure 3–4. Initialization Screen

Default Screen

After the POST diagnostics have concluded successfully and initialization is complete, the
default screen displays, as shown in the following example. The Default Screen consists of two
pages.

Loader Idle
Drv 1: No Tape
Drv 2: No Tape

Page 1

Press the q

q and pppp

qq

buttons to toggle

between the two

pages.

Loader Idle

1

uuuu

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

11 u

u _ _ _ _ _ _ _ tttt19

uu

tttt

10

tttt

Page 2

Figure 3–5. Default Screens

Page 1 displays library and drive status. Page 2 displays library status (Line 1) and magazine
slot status (Lines 3 and 4).

The library status lines show each slot as a rectangle. A solid block indicated that a cartridge is
present. An underline indicates that a slot is empty.

Line 4 also shows the status of the mail slot:

tttt indicates that a cartridge is in the mail slot.

vvvv indicates that the mail slot is empty

3-6

u Operation

F

RONT PANEL

Fault Screen

When a fault is detected, a screen similar to the following displays.

(In addition, either the Drive Fault or the Loader Fault LED on the control panel lights up.)

Fault Code:

3005
Picker Jammed
Power Down to Clear

Figure 3–6. Fault Screen

The first line of the Fault Screen displays a numerical fault symptom code (FSC). The second
line displays a brief description of the error. The third and fourth lines display a one- or two-line
message describing the initial error recovery procedure (ERP).

For a list of the fault symptom codes (FSC) and error recovery procedures (ERP) see Chapter 5 -

Troubleshooting.

Operation t 3-7

U

SING POWERLOADER

Using PowerLoader™ Menus

Use the PowerLoader™ menus (shown in the following illustration) to display status
information and to operate and configure the PowerLoader™.

™ M

ENUS

Power-Up Displays

Show Status Menu

Access Mail Slot

Library Status

Model Number
Firmware Revision
SCSI Bus ID
SCSI Bus Parity
Boot Version
Flash Type
Library Mode
Library Config
Vendor ID
Product ID
Baud Rate
Transport A ddr
Storage A ddr
Transf er Addr
Import/Export*
Serial Number
Negotiation Mode
Transfer Rate
Unload Mode
Auto Clean Mode
Reserved Slots
Mode Page 1 f Length
TUR Reporting
Init Elem Status
Barcode Reader
Label Size
Label Alignment
Loader Status
Abort Move Status
SCSI Mode
Post Recev'd Error
Tape Alert Error

Escape Button

Load/Unload Remove Magazine

From/To

Drive n Status

Tape Motion
SCSI Bus ID
Drive Type
Firmware Revision
Serial Number
IEEE Global ID
Cartridge Present
Cleaning Needed
Write Protected
Cartridge Status
Tape Load Count
Tape Remaining

Map In fo

*Displays if Mail Slot enabled

Maintenance Menu

Clean Drive

Cleaning

Using

Diagnostics

Cartridge Cycle

Friction Test
Tach Feedback
Scanner Feedback
Scan Labels

Demo Menu

Demo

1

Demo 2

Flash Update

NOVRAM U pdate

Park

Reboot M odule

Default D isplay

Panel Lo ck

Main Menu

Enter Button

Configuration Menu

SCSI Options

Library Parity
Library Bus ID
Drive n Bus ID
Vendor ID
Product ID
Negotiation Mode
Transfer Rate
Mode Pg 1F Length
Abort Move Status
Init Elem Status
Init Attn Report
SCSI Mode
Post Recv'd Error
Tape Alert Mode

Library Options

Library Options

Library OptionsLibrary Options

Configuration

Unload Mode
Numbering
Auto Clean
Library Mode
Baud Rate
Reserved Slots
Model Number

Barcode Options

Barcode Options

Barcode OptionsBarcode Options
Label Size
Label Alignment
Check Digit

Fault Displ ay

Show History Menu

Statis tics
Error His tory
Initial Config
Config History

Set Element Base

Transport
Storage
Transfer
Import/Export

Set Serial N umber

Set Default

Overland Defaults
Compaq Defaults

Security Menu

Set Unlock Code

Set Mail Slot Code

LP-0014

3-8

u Operation

Figure 3–7. PowerLoader™ Menu

Using the Status Mode

You can enter the Status Mode by pressing the Escape button whenever the Default Screen
displays. Entering the Status Mode does not affect operation of the PowerLoader™. When you
enter the Status Mode, the Status Menu displays:

uuuu

Access Mail

Library Status
Drive N Status
Map Info $

Figure 3–8. Status Menu

U

SING POWERLOADER

™ M

Exiting the Status Mode

To exit the Status Mode, press the Escape button until the Status Menu displays. Press the
Escape button again to display the Default Screen.

Exploring the Status Mode

The functions available in the Status Mode are:

•

Access Mail Slot

•

Library Status

•

Drive n Status

•

Map Info

p

Scroll up or down with the

and q buttons and press the Enter button to select the item.

Library Status

To view the Library Status, select the Library Status option from the Status menu.

ENUS

Model Number

OVERLAND

Firmware Revision:

04.00 $

Figure 3–9. Library Status Menu

Scroll down this screen to view the status of any of the following:

• Model Number • Negotiation Mode

• Firmware Revision • Transfer Rate

• SCSI Bus ID • Unload Mode

• SCSI Bus Parity • Auto Clean Mode

• Boot Version • Reserved Slots

• Flash Type • Mode Page 1F Length

• Library Mode • TUR Reporting

• Library Config • Initialize Element Status

• Vendor Identity • Barcode Reader

• Product Identity • Label Size

• Baud Rate • Label Assignment

• Transport Address • Loader Status

• Storage Address • Abort Move Status

• Transfer Address • SCSI Mode

• Import/Export Addr • Post Recv’d Error

• Serial Number • Tape Alert Mode

Operation t 3-9

U

SING POWERLOADER

Drive Status

To view the Drive Status, select the Drive Status option from the Status menu:

The following screen displays:

Scroll down this screen to view the following list of available options:

™ M

ENUS

uuuu

Access Mail

Library Status
Drive 1 Status
Map Info $

Figure 3–10. Status Menu

uuuu

Tape Motion

I

SCSI Bus ID

4$

Figure 3–11. Drive Status Menu

• Tape Motion

• SCSI Bus ID

•

Drive Type

• Firmware Revision

•

Serial Number

•

IEEE Global ID

• Cartridge Present

• Cleaning Needed

• Write Protected

• Cartridge Status

•

Tape Load Count

•

Tap e Remaini n g

3-10

u Operation

U

SING POWERLOADER

™ M

ENUS

Map Information Screen

When you select Map Info, the Map Info Submenu displays. The location being reported
displays on Line 1. The content of the barcode on the label, up to 8 characters, displays on Line

4.

Drv 1
Occupied
Label Valid
XXXXXXXX $

Figure 3–12. Map Info Submenu

The list of locations available for display on line 1 is as follows. If you designate any reserved
slots, those lines are omitted from the list.

• Drive 1

• Drive 2

• Slot 1

• Slot 2

• .. . .

• Slot 19

• Mail Slot

Depending on the report for each location, Line 2 may display either Empty or Occupied, or, if a
magazine is absent, Not Installed.

Depending on the report for each location, Line 3 may display either Label Valid, or Label Not
Present.

For each location reported, Line 4 displays the actual barcode on the label, up to 8 characters.

Operation t 3-11

U

SING POWERLOADER

Using the Menu Mode

™ M

ENUS

When the Library Pro enters the Menu Mode, the
the module is offline, and responds to all commands from the host with a SCSI Not Ready
until you exit the Menu Mode and the

To prevent interruption of host operations, you can lock out the Menu Mode using the Security
Menu. See Security Menu later in this chapter. When all control panels are locked, you must
enter your unlock code to display the Main Menu.

When the Default Screen displays, you can enter the Menu Mode by pressing the Enter button.
The Main Menu displays.

uuuu

Load/Unload

Ready

Ready

light goes out. This means that

light goes on.

Remove
Maintenance
Configure $

Figure 3–13. Main Menu

If the Control Panel has been locked, the following screen displays instead of the Main
Menu. You must know the unlock code for the PowerLoader™ before you can continue.

Front Panel

ENTER to Unlock
ESCAPE to

Figure 3–14. Panel Locked Screen

When you press the Enter button, the Code Entry Submenu displays.

Unlock Code

#

“

$

Figure 3–15. Code Entry Submenu

Using the p button and the q Buttons, set the first digit of the unlock code. Press the
button to move the cursor to the second digit and repeat the process. Press the

Enter

then the
the code is incorrect, an error screen displays.

button to confirm your entry. If the code is correct, the Main Menu is displayed. If

Escape

Exiting The Menu Mode

To exit the menu mode and return to the Default Screen, press the

Escape

Each time you press the
Main Menu is visible, pressing the Escape button once returns to the Default Screen. At this

Ready

point, the

LED lights.

button, the display moves to a higher menu level. When the

Escape

button repeatedly.

Enter

button,

3-12

u Operation

U

SING POWERLOADER

™ M

ENUS

Navigating In Menu Structure

To select a submenu, move the u on the display to the desired line using the p and q buttons.

Enter

Press the
additional configuration options with the

The options available on the Main Menu are:

•

•

•

•

•

•

button to confirm your choice and display the submenu. You can scroll to

q

button.

Load/Unload

Remove Magazine

Maintenance Menu

Configuration Menu

Show History Menu

Security Menu

Load/Unload Menu

Refer to “Loading and Unloading” later in this chapter.

Remove Magazine Menu

When you scroll to Remove Magazine and press the Enter button, the magazine door swings
open.

If the message Magazine Locked displays on the screen, the host software has locked
the magazine. Exiting your backup or host management software usually releases the
lock. (The host management software should have a way to release the magazine
without shutting down.) If the host fails, you can cycle power to the PowerLoader™ to
release the lock.

Maintenance Menu

The Maintenance Menu options intended for operator use are described in Chapter 4 -

Maintenance. Additional Maintenance Menu options used by service technicians are described

in the PowerLoader™ Service Manual.

Configure Menu

The Configure Menu, how to use it and the options available under it are described in Chapter

4 - Maintenance.

Operation t 3-13

U

SING POWERLOADER

Security Menu

Use the Security Menu to lock the control panel. This prevents inadvertent or unauthorized
access to the Menu Mode, which takes the PowerLoader™ offline.

When you select the Security Menu, the Security Menu displays:

The Security Menu includes the following options:

™ M

ENUS

You can display the Show Status Menu without unlocking the panel (and without taking
the PowerLoader™ offline) by pressing the

uuuu

Set Unlock

Escape

button at the Default Screen.

Set Mail Slot Code

Figure 3–16. Security Menu

•

Set Unlock Code

•

Set Mail Slot Code

To change the unlock code, or to enable or disable the panel locking function, scroll downward to

Enter

Set Unlock Code. Press the

An underline cursor displays under the first digit. To set the first digit, press the p button or

q

button until the number you want displays. To move the cursor to the second digit, press

the

Enter

the
number; you use it to enter the Menu Mode. Use an unlock code of 0000 to disable panel locking.

When you have finished entering four digits, press the
Submenu displays. Your code displays instead of XXXX.

button. Repeat the process for each of the four digits. Be sure to remember the 4-digit

button. The Code Select Submenu displays.

Unlock Code

✶✶✶✶

00

0000 Disables Lock

Figure 3–17. Code Select Submenu

Escape

Unlock Code

✶✶✶✶

“XXXX”

#

$

button. The Code Accept

#

ENTER to Accept
ESCAPE to

Figure 3–18. Code Accept Submenu

$

3-14

u Operation

Press the
Menu.

Enter

button to accept the displayed unlock code or Escape to return to the Main

U

SING POWERLOADER

The next time you try to enter Menu Mode, the following screen displays. You can still display

Escape

the Status Menu without using the security code by pressing the
Screen.

button at the Default

™ M

ENUS

Front Panel

ENTER to Unlock
ESCAPE to

Figure 3–19. Panel Locked Screen

When you press the

Enter

button, the following screen displays:

Unlock Code

#

“

“

$

Figure 3–20. Code Entry Submenu

Using the p button and the q Buttons, set the first digit of the unlock code. Press the
button to move the cursor to the second digit and repeat the process. When you have finished,

Escape

press the

button. The Code Validate Submenu displays

Unlock Code

✶✶✶✶

“XXXX”

#

Enter

ENTER to Accept
ESCAPE to

Figure 3–21. Code Validate Submenu

Press the
If the code is incorrect, an error screen displays. If you have forgotten your unlock code, contact
your technical support representative for assistance.

Enter

button to validate your choice. If the code is correct, the Main Menu is displayed.

$

Loading and Unloading

The Load/Unload menus allow you to specify a source and a destination for a cartridge
movement, so you use exactly the same procedure to load and unload. To load or unload a tape
from the front panel, use the Load/Unload menus as follows:

Loader Idle

1

uuuu

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

11 u

u _ _ _ _ _ _ _ tttt19

uu

Figure 3–22. Default Screen

From the Default Screen, enter the Menu Mode by pressing the Enter button. The Main Menu

u

displays with the

next to Load/Unload.

tttt

10

tttt

Operation t 3-15

U

SING POWERLOADER

™ M

ENUS

uuuu

Load/Unload

Remove
Maintenance
Configure $

Figure 3–23. Main Menu

The Press

Enter

to display the first Load/Unload submenu:

From:

uuuu

✶✶✶✶

Slot 1

To:

✶✶✶✶

Drv 1 $

Figure 3–24. Load/Unload Initial Screen

The u is next to line 2 of the display. Line 2 shows the top item in a scrollable list of sources.

$$$$

Note that an
may now be used to scroll through the list, and that the top item on the list is displayed. As soon
as you press the

•

•

•

The contents of the lists on line 2 and line 4 vary as follows.

Initial Screen - From Line

The list on line 2 (the From line) includes every drive and magazine slot (including mail slots)
with cartridges. (You can't retrieve a cartridge from an empty slot or drive.)

has appeared on the right of the bottom line. This indicates that the q button

q

button, the following three things happen:

The list scrolls down one item (only line 2 scrolls)

An £ displays on the right of line 1, meaning there are more options above the item
displayed on line 2

The ✶ at the left of line 2 (the current selection) disappears, meaning you have not
selected an item from the list.

3-16

u Operation

Initial Screen - To Line

The list on line 4 (the To line) includes all the valid destination choices, that is, drives and slots
that are empty. (You can't put a cartridge into a full slot or drive.)

Scroll List - To Line

There is another limitation on the To list. If you have selected a drive on the

To

list can include only slots. If you have selected a slot on the

contain only drives.

Let us assume that you want to load the cartridge that is in Slot 11 into any available drive. Use

q

button to scroll line two to Slot 11. The following screen displays:

the

From

screen, the To list can

From

screen, the

U

SING POWERLOADER

™ M

ENUS

From:

uuuu

Slot 11

To:

Drv 1

Figure 3–25. Load/Unload From Entry Screen

When you have scrolled to your desired source, press the
occur in the display.

•

The ✶ reappears at the beginning of line 2, indicating that you have made a selection

•

The u moves to line 4, indicating that you can select a destination.

From:

✶✶✶✶

Slot 11

To:

uuuu

✶✶✶✶

Drv 1

Figure 3–26. Load/Unload To Entry Screen

Press the

The Confirmation Screen displays:

Enter

button to select Drive 1 as the destination.

From: To:

#

Enter

button to select it. Two changes

ENTER to
ESCAPE to

Figure 3–27. Load/Unload To Entry Screen

Press the
the From entry screen.

When you press the
Unload displays in place of the word Load on line 4.

Enter

button to execute the load or unload or the Escape button to cancel or return to

Enter

button, the following screen displays. If the source is a drive, the word

From: To:

Load In

Figure 3–28. Load/Unload In Progress Screen

When the load or unload operation is finished, the Default Screen reappears.

Operation t 3-17

U

SING POWERLOADER

Inserting and Removing Cartridges

Before inserting or removing cartridges, remove the tape magazine from the PowerLoader™.
Make sure the slot you want to use is not already reserved for a cartridge in a drive. Unload all
drives, either through your host computer software or by using the Load/Unload command on
the Main Menu, described earlier in this chapter.

Make sure the Control Panel is unlocked. When the Control Panel is locked, it is impossible to
enter the Menu Mode. The host computer must allow removal of the magazine. The host
software can enable or disable the door unlock function using the SCSI Prevent/Allow Medium
Removal command. If the host is preventing removal, when you select Unlock Door on the Main
Menu and press the Enter button, the message

The host software should be able to release the magazine without shutting down. If host
computer failure prevents the host from releasing the lock, cycle power to the unit.

Removing the Magazine

™ M

ENUS

Magazine Locked

is displayed.

If you still cannot open the magazine door, call Overland Technical Support for
assistance.

Whenever a magazine is in place inside the module it is locked in place to prevent tampering or

Enter

Enter

button

button.

accidental removal. To remove the magazine, enter the Menu Mode by pressing the
at the Default Screen. At the Main Menu, select Remove Magazine and press the
The magazine door swings open.

If a fault occurs that prevents removing the magazine, contact Overland Technical
Support for assistance.

Magazine in Place

Figure 3–29. Magazine In Place

3-18

u Operation

U

SING POWERLOADER

™ M

ENUS

Inserting Cartridges into the Magazine

A full magazine is shown in the following illustration. Insert cartridges so that the label end
with the write protect switch is outward, with the write protect switch toward the bottom of the
magazine. The lowest numbered cartridge slot in the magazine is next to the mail slot. The mail
slot is closest to the handle.

Slot 19

Slot 1

Figure 3–30. Tape Magazine With Cartridges Installed

Inserting the Magazine

If the magazine door on the front of the PowerLoader™ is closed and locked, open it, as follows.

Enter

Enter the Menu Mode by pressing the
select Remove Magazine and press the
magazine through the door opening, with the cartridges protruding from the left. When the
magazine is fully inserted, push the door closed until it locks.

button at the Default Screen. At the Main Menu,

Enter

button. The magazine door swings open. Slide the

Operation t 3-19

U

SING POWERLOADER

Using the Mail Slot

The mail slot is used only with host software that supports this feature. To access the mail slot
from the Default Screen, press the
button and the magazine door opens, exposing the Mail Slot. The magazine remains locked
inside the module. Tilt the Mail Slot forward to insert or remove a cartridge. After inserting or
removing a cartridge, close the magazine door.

™ M

ENUS

Escape

button to enter the Status Mode. Press the

Mail Slot

Enter

Figure 3–31. Mail Slot Location

Tape Cartridge Requirements

The PowerLoader™ uses Advanced Intelligent Tape (AIT) 8 mm tape cartridges.

Type Capacity MTBF Part Number / Amount

AIT-2 36/72 GB 250,000 hrs 972933-101 / 5 Pack
AIT-2 50/100 GB 250,000 hrs 972934-101 / 5 Pack
AIT-3 100/260 GB 250,000 hrs 972983-101 / 5 Pack
AIT Cleaning Tape 972947-101 / 5 Pack

Handling and Storing

Handle and store tape cartridges in a clean, dust-free environment.

Write Protecting Cartridges

To write protect a tape cartridge (disable data recording), slide the write protect switch up so
that no orange color is visible in the lower small window. To enable data recording, slide the
write protect switch down until the orange indicator shows in both small windows.

3-20

u Operation

SAFE

SAFE

SAFESAFE

U

SING POWERLOADER

™ M

ENUS

REC

REC

RECREC

Figure 3–32. Tape Cartridge Write Protection Switch

Operation t 3-21

U

SING POWERLOADER

Barcode Labels

Barcode labels should meet the following specifications:

™ M

ENUS

•

Size: 55 mm x 10.2 mm

•

Stock: Label stock with adhesive back and matte over laminate

•

Location: Mounts next to write-protect switch on cartridge

•

Text: Six characters, any combination of alphabetic and numeric

•

Bar Code: Code 39, Coda bar, 3-of-9, standard 2-of-5, or interleaved 2-of-5, with a
length of eight digits. Minimum element width is 7.5 mm

Label Size

55mm

x

10.2mm

Figure 3–33. Barcode Label

Prepackaged sets are available from Overland Data under part number 106075-001. The
package includes 60 data cartridge labels, and 12 cleaning cartridge labels.

3-22

u Operation

Chapter 4:

Maintenance

Chapter 4 Maintenance

Introduction

This chapter describes running a cleaning cartridge and using the demo menu to test the
robotics.

Access these options from the Maintenance Menu.

The other options on the Maintenance Menu should be performed by a qualified service
technician.

Running A Cleaning Cartridge

There are two ways to run a cleaning cartridge:

• Automatically-by enabling the Auto Clean option

• Manually-by selecting the Clean Drive command from the Maintenance

Submenu on the front panel display

Automatically

You can configure the PowerLoader™ so that it runs the cleaning cartridge automatically.
Because the cleaning cartridge is abrasive, you should not use it unless
displays on the control panel screen. The Auto Clean option operates after the first unload
operation completes and the LED comes on.

Use Cleaner

Maintenance t

4-1

R

UNNING

A C

LEANING CARTRIDGE

Running A Cleaning Cartridge Using Auto Clean

1) Reserve a slot as the cleaning slot:

• Refer to “Setting Up Reserved Slots” in Chapter 2.

• If you have more than one reserved slot, the Cleaning Slot is the first reserved slot.

Reserved slots are at the back of the magazine.

2) Install a cleaning cartridge into Reserved Slot #1.

3) Enable the Auto Clean option on the Configuration Menu:

• From the Main Menu, select Library Options / Auto Clean / Enabled.

Manually

You can manually run a cleaning cartridge.

Running A Cleaning Cartridge Manually

The following instructions describe how to manually run a cleaning cartridge in your
PowerLoader™:

1) Install the cleaning cartridge into any slot. In this example, we use Slot 1.

2) At the Default Screen, press the Enter button. The Main Menu screen displays:

uuuu

Load/Unload

Remove
Maintenance
Configure $

Figure 4–1. Main Menu

3) Scroll down to the Maintenance Menu and press the Enter button. The screen
displays the Maintenance Submenu:

uuuu

Clean Drive

Diagnostic
Demo Menu
Flash Update $

Figure 4–2. Maintenance Submenu

4) Press the Enter button once to select Clean Drive. The screen displays the
Cleaning Submenu:

4-2

u Maintenance

R

UNNING

A C

LEANING CARTRIDGE

Cleaning:

u

u ✶✶✶✶Drv 1

u u

Using:

✶✶✶✶

Slot 1

Figure 4–3. Cleaning Submenu

5) Press the Enter button to accept Drive1. The u moves to line 4 of the display. The

choices available on Line 4 are slots 1 through 19. Press the Enter button again to
use the cartridge in Slot 1.

If you cannot use slot 1 for the cleaning cartridge, you can scroll line 4 to select another slot.

The Cleaning Confirmation Screen displays:

Cleanin
Using

Dri

Slo
ENTER to
ESCAPE to

Figure 4–4. Cleaning Confirmation Screen

6) As the confirmation screen indicates, to execute the cleaning operation, press the
Enter button. If the confirmation screen does not show your intended drive and
cleaning cartridge, press the Escape button to return to the Cleaning submenu.

When you press the Enter button, the Cleaning In Progress screen displays:

Cleanin
Using

Dri
Slo

Cleaning in

Figure 4–5. Cleaning In Progress Screen

When the cleaning operation is completed, the Default Screen reappears.

Removing the Cleaning Cartridge

1) Examine the Default Screen on the PowerLoader™ to make sure the cleaning cartridge has
been unloaded from the drive. If not, then unload it using the Load/Unload Menu, as
described in Chapter 3 - Operation.

2) Remove the magazine from the PowerLoader™ (refer to “Inserting and Removing

Cartridges” in Chapter 3).

3) Remove the cleaning cartridge from the magazine.

4) Insert any desired data cartridge into the slot vacated by the cleaning cartridge.

5) Insert the magazine into the PowerLoader™.

6) Close the magazine door.

Maintenance t 4-3

R

UNNING

A C

LEANING CARTRIDGE

Using the Demo Submenu

Use this option to fully exercise the library robotics.

1) From the Maintenance Menu, select the Demo Submenu.

2) Select Demo 1.

The library robotics begin to move cartridges randomly from slot to slot, displaying the number
of moves on the screen. If all slots in the magazine are full, Demo 1 loads a cartridge into Drive
1 and leaves it there.

p

If you press the

button while Demo 1 is running, the PowerLoader™ loads a cartridge into
Drive 1, unless Drive 1 is full. In that case, the PowerLoader™ unloads drive 1. Each time the
button is pushed again, Drive 1 is loaded or depending on its status.

If there are two drives in the library, the

p

button

functions the same way as the

p

button

Drive 2.

Pausing Demo 1

p

for

To pause the test, press and hold the
test is paused.

Stopping Demo 1

To stop the test, press the

Escape

button a second time to return to the Main Menu.

Escape

button until a flashing message displays that the

4-4

u Maintenance

Chapter 5:

Troubleshooting

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Introduction

There are two types of problems that can cause PowerLoader™ to malfunction:

• Platform Problems

• General Drive Errors

Platform Problems

These errors are caused by incorrect installation and configuration; the PowerLoader™
displays as if operating normally, but no data can be interchanged. You may or may not get
an error code on the control panel. To identify an error caused by this type of problem,
check your installation and configuration setup, referring back to

Chapter 3 - Operation

.

General Drive Errors

General Drive Errors usually result from:

• A miscommunication between a module's processor and a drive processor, or

• A mechanical malfunction within the PowerLoader™

Both platform problems and general drive errors display an error message and a Fault
System Code (FSC) on the control panel. Use the FSC to report errors to your Technical
Support Representative, or, in some cases, to determine a recovery procedure.

A simple error recovery procedure is displayed on the bottom line of the control panel
display. You can clear some errors by pressing the Enter button on the control panel, or by
cycling the power to the PowerLoader™.

Error Recovery

The following flow chart outlines the recommended steps for error recovery. You should
follow this chart in all cases.

Troubleshooting t

5-1

E

RROR RECOVERY

TROUBLESHOOTING

AND ERROR RECOVERY

PLATFORM

No FSC displayed. Normal front

panel operation.

Cycle the power

to the drive

Retry

Check configuration

in Chapter 2

Call Technical Support

CARTRIDGE ERROR

FSC may or may not be displayed

Cartridge will not eject

Normal operation impossi ble

Follow the ERP on

the Control Panel

Find the FSC in

Table 5-2

Find the ERP in

Table 5-1

Call Technical Support

Figure 5–1. Troubleshooting Flow Chart

Error Recovery Procedures (ERP)

Table 5-1 lists error recovery procedures for errors reported on the front panel of the

PowerLoader™. This list includes only those procedures that may be safely performed by an
operator.

5-2

u Troubleshooting

Table 5-1 Error Recovery Procedures

ERP Code Procedure Description

C Cycle power to the PowerLoader™ using the AC

switch on the front panel. Wait 30 seconds to
power on again.

D Turn off power to the PowerLoader™ and inspect

connectors and cables.

ERP Code Procedure Description

F Invalid operation. Select parameters correctly

G Call Technical Support.

Fault Symptom Codes (FSC)

Table 5-1 Error Recovery Procedures

and try again.

E

RROR RECOVERY

Fault Symptom Codes appear in the Fault Screen described in

Chapter 3 - Operation

. Each FSC is
accompanied by a descriptive message and instructions for clearing the fault, see Table 5-2. If a
fault persists, look up the FSC in the following table to determine the error recovery procedure
or to report to your Technical Support Representative.

Troubleshooting t 5-3

E

RROR RECOVERY

Table 5-2 Fault System Codes

FSC Code Message Recovery

0101 Unused Interrupt

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

0102 Enqueue'g a Null Ptr

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

0103 Invalid Cmd Rec'd

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

0201 Trc. Comm Open Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

0301 Novram Init. Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

0302 Novram Chksum Error

Press Enter to Init
Novram to Def. Cfg.

0303 Novram Program Error

enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

F

C, D, G

0304 Novram Downld. Error

Press Enter to Clear

0305 Novram Data Error

Press Enter to Clear

0306 Novram Update Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

0401 Invalid Display Char

Press Enter to Clear

0402 Invalid Display Line

Press Enter to Clear

0501 Barcode Comm. Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

0601 Clock Init. Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

F

F

C, D, G

F

F

C, D, G

C, D, G

5-4

u Troubleshooting

Table 5-2 Fault System Codes

FSC Code Message Recovery

E

RROR RECOVERY

0602 LP-RAM Init. Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

0603 Clock Download Error

Press Enter to Clear

0701 Slv. Comm Open Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

0801 Not In Br. Menu Mode

Press Enter to Clear

0802 Invalid Novram Upd.

Press Enter to Clear

0803 Executing Immed. Cmd

Press Enter to Clear

1001 SCSI Firmware Error

Press Enter to Clear

1002 SCSI FIFO Empty

Press Enter to Clear

1003 SCSI FIFO Error

Press Enter to Clear

C, D, G

F

C, D, G

F

F

F

F

F

F

1004 SCSI Gross Error

Press Enter to Clear

1005 Illegal SCSI Cnt Cmd

Press Enter to Clear

1006 SCSI Message Error

Press Enter to Clear

1007 SCSI Invalid Element

Press Enter to Clear

1008 SCSI No Pending Int.

Press Enter to Clear

1009 SCSI Invalid Int.

Press Enter to Clear

1020 No Active Command

Press Enter to Clear

1021 SCSI Invalid Request

Press Enter to Clear

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

Troubleshooting t 5-5

E

RROR RECOVERY

Table 5-2 Fault System Codes

FSC Code Message Recovery

1022 SCSI Invalid Semaphore

Press Enter to Clear

1023 SCSI Invalid State

Press Enter to Clear

1024 SCSI Invalid Ctl Msg

Press Enter to Clear

1025 Overlapped Ctl Cmds

Press Enter to Clear

1026 Overlapped Ctl Msgs

Press Enter to Clear

1027 Control Process Busy

Press Enter to Clear

1028 Control Initializing

Press Enter to Clear

1029 Control Seq. Mode

Press Enter to Clear

1030 Invalid SCSI Id

Press Enter to Clear

2001 Ctl. Invalid Command

Press Enter to Clear

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

2002 Undefined Config

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2003 Invalid Drive State

Press Enter to Clear

2004 Loader Not Ready

Press Enter to Clear

2005 SCSI Id Not Set

Press Enter to Clear

2006 DRV Comm. Open Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2007 Door Fault

Press Enter to Clear

2008 Illegal Move

Press Enter to Clear

C, D, G

F

F

F

C, D, G

F

F

5-6

u Troubleshooting

Table 5-2 Fault System Codes

FSC Code Message Recovery

E

RROR RECOVERY

2009 Door Open

Press Enter to Clear

200A Menu Mode

Press Enter to Clear

200B Watch Dog Muzzled

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

200C Cart Unaccessible

Press Enter to Clear

200D Drive In Error

Press Enter to Clear

200E No Magazine

Press Enter to Clear

200F Removal Prevented

Press Enter to Clear

2010 Ctl. Firmware Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2011 Ctl. Firmware Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

Status Only

Status Only

C, D, G

F

F

F

F

C, D, G

C, D, G

2012 Ctl. Firmware Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2013 Ctl. Firmware Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2014 Ctl. Firmware Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2015 Ctl. Firmware Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2016 Ctl. Firmware Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2030 DRV Timeout Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

Troubleshooting t 5-7

E

RROR RECOVERY

Table 5-2 Fault System Codes

FSC Code Message Recovery

2031 DRV Timeout Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2032 DRV Timeout Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2033 DRV Timeout Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2034 DRV Timeout Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2040 Invalid Ctl Msg

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2041 Invalid Ctl Msg

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2042 Invalid Ctl Msg

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

2043 Invalid Ctl Msg

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2050 No Free Queues

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2051 No Free Queues

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2052 No Free Queues

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2053 No Free Queues

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2054 No Free Queues

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

5-8

u Troubleshooting

Table 5-2 Fault System Codes

FSC Code Message Recovery

E

RROR RECOVERY

2060 Calib. Error Port 0

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2061 Calib. Error Port 1

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2062 Calib. Error Port 2

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2063 Calib. Error Port 3

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2064 Calib. Error Port 4

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2065 Calib. Error Port 5

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2066 Calib. Error Port 6

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

2067 Calib. Error Port 7

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

206f Pass-thru Init Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

2071 Command Timeout

Press Enter to Clear

2072 Drive Powerup Error

Power Down Wait 30 Sec,
Power Up

2073 Drive Config Error

Power Down Wait 30 Sec,
Power Up

3001 Shuttle Tach Errors

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

C, D, G

C, D, G

F

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

Troubleshooting t 5-9

E

RROR RECOVERY

Table 5-2 Fault System Codes

FSC Code Message Recovery

3002 Picker Tach Errors

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

3003 Gripper Tach Errors

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

3004 Passthru Tach Errors

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

300A Shuttle Open Tach

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

300B Picker Open Tach

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

300C Gripper Open Tach

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

300D Passthru Open Tach

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

3010 Picker Retries Excd.

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

3011 Slot Fetch Failed

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

3012 Slot Stow Failed

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

3013 Drive Fetch Failed

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

3014 Drive Stow Failed

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

3015 Drive Timeout

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

5-10

u Troubleshooting

Table 5-2 Fault System Codes

FSC Code Message Recovery

E

RROR RECOVERY

3020 Undefined Config

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

3021 No Cartridge

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

3040 Motor Firmware Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

3100 Picker Jammed

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

3200 Shuttle Jammed

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

3300 Elevator Jammed

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

4001 Rom CRC Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

4002 Ram Test Failed

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

4003 Xilinx Progr. Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

4010 Comm. Uart Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

4011 Trace Uart Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

4012 Barcode Uart Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

4013 DRV 1 Uart Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

Troubleshooting t 5-11

E

RROR RECOVERY

Table 5-2 Fault System Codes

FSC Code Message Recovery

4014 DRV 2 Uart Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

5001 No Drives Attached

Press Enter to Clear

5002 All Drvs/Slots Empty

Press Enter to Clear

5003 All Drvs/Slots Full

Press Enter to Clear

5004 No Slots Installed

Press Enter to Clear

5010 No Drives Attached

Press Enter to Clear

5011 All Slots Empty

Press Enter to Clear

5012 All Drives Full

Press Enter to Clear

5013 DRV Timeout Error

Press Enter to Clear

C, D, G

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

5014 DRV Already Loaded

Press Enter to Clear

5015 Expired Clean'g Cart

Press Enter to Clear

5016 Not a Clean'g Cart

Press Enter to Clear

5017 No Slots Installed

Press Enter to Clear

5020 All Drvs/Slots Empty

Press Enter to Clear

5021 Bad Cartridge Map

Press Enter to Clear

5030 Bad Novram Setting

Press Enter to Clear

5031 Bad Calender Setting

Press Enter to Clear

5032 Bad Setting

Press Enter to Clear

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

5-12

u Troubleshooting

Table 5-2 Fault System Codes

FSC Code Message Recovery

E

RROR RECOVERY

5033 Set Density Failed

Press Enter to Clear

5034 Set Compress. Failed

Press Enter to Clear

5035 DRV Timeout Error

Press Enter to Clear

5036 DRV Timeout Error

Press Enter to Clear

5037 DRV Set Bus ID Error

Press Enter to Clear

5038 SCSI Lock Overrides

Press Enter to Clear

5039 Invalid Unlock Code

Press Enter to Clear

503A Auto Cleaning

Press Enter to Clear

5090 Slave Cmd Failure

Press Enter to Clear

6001 Comm Port Open Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

C, D, G

6002 Comm Port Send Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6003 Comm Port Recv Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6004 EnQ Without IDs

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6005 DeQ Without IDs

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6006 EnQ Null Pointer

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

Troubl eshooting t 5-13

E

RROR RECOVERY

Table 5-2 Fault System Codes

FSC Code Message Recovery

6007 No Free Comm Blks

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6010 Pkt Send Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6011 Pkt Receive Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6012 Status Unexpected

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6013 Invalid Com Blk Type

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6014 Invalid Com Blk Type

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6015 Ack Timeout - Out

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

6016 Ack Timeout - In

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6017 Ack Invalid - Out

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6018 Ack Invalid - In

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6019 Comm Port Ack Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6021 Slave RTS Still Set

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6022 Slave Addr Invalid

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

5-14

u Troubleshooting

Table 5-2 Fault System Codes

FSC Code Message Recovery

E

RROR RECOVERY

6023 Slave Req Unknown

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6024 Slave Has No Pkts

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6025 Pkt ID Invalid

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6026 No Slaves to Flash

Press Enter to Clear

6027 Master Has No Flash

Press Enter to Clear

6028 Slave Unavailable

Press Enter to Clear

6029 Slave Has No Flash

Press Enter to Clear

6030 Slave Dev. Incompat.

Press Enter to Clear

6031 Slave Boot Incompat.

Press Enter to Clear

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

F

F

F

F

F

F

6032 Slave Main Flash Err

Press Enter to Clear

6033 Slave Boot Flash Err

Press Enter to Clear

6034 Slave Re-Boot Failed

Press Enter to Clear

6035 Slave Update Err

Press Enter to Clear

6036 Invalid Image Size

Press Enter to Clear

6037 Command Timeout

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6040 Pkt Send Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

F

F

F

F

F

F

C, D, G

Troubl eshooting t 5-15

E

RROR RECOVERY

Table 5-2 Fault System Codes

FSC Code Message Recovery

6041 Pkt Receive Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6042 Status Unexpected

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6043 Invalid Com Blk Type

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6044 Invalid Com Blk Type

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6045 Command Overlap

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6046 No Pkts to Send

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

6047 Invalid Direction

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

6048 Master Pkt ID Bad

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

B001 Boot ROM CRC Error

Power Down to Clear

B002 Boot RAM Test Failed

Power Down to Clear

B004 Boot Comm Open Error

Power Down to Clear

B005 Boot Novram Error

Power Down to Clear

B006 Boot Unused Int.

Power Down to Clear

B007 Flash Init. Error

Power Down to Clear

B010 Boot UART 0 Error

Power Down to Clear

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

5-16

u Troubleshooting

Table 5-2 Fault System Codes

FSC Code Message Recovery

E

RROR RECOVERY

B011 Boot UART 1 Error

Power Down to Clear

B012 Boot UART 2 Error

Power Down to Clear

B013 Boot UART 3 Error

Power Down to Clear

B014 Boot UART 4 Error

Power Down to Clear

F001 No Flash Installed

Press Enter to Clear

F002 Invalid Comm Port

Press Enter to Clear

F003 Could Not Open Comm

Press Enter to Clear

F004 Host Sync Failed

Press Enter to Clear

F005 Invalid H/W Config.

Press Enter to Clear

F006 Incompatible Image

Press Enter to Clear

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

F

F

F

F

F

F

F010 Flash Erase Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

F011 Flash Download Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

F012 Flash Program Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

F013 Flash CRC Error

Enter to Reboot or
Power Down to Clear

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

C, D, G

If an error message displays that is not included in this table, write down the fault code
number and follow the recovery procedure described on line 4 of the display. If the same
error occurs again, call your Technical Support Representative.

Troubl eshooting t 5-17

E

RROR RECOVERY

5-18

u Troubleshooting

Chapter A:

Specifications

Table A-1 Operational Performance

Description Specification

Host Interface LVD/S/E

Number of Cartridges, Full Magazine 19

Media type AIT 8mm, Advanced Metal Evaporated

Load Time 15 sec. (max) including picking from slot

Unload Time 15 sec. (max) including picking from slot

Rewind Speed 160 inches/sec. (All models)

Sustained native data transfer rate, maximum 21.6 to 43.2 GB/hr. (AIT-2)

43.2 to 86.4 GB/hr. (AIT-3)

PowerLoader™ native data capacity (Full
Magazine)

PowerLoader™ compressed (assumes 2:1)
data capacity (Full Magazine)

950 GB (AIT-2)
1900 GB (AIT-3)

1,900 GB (AIT-2)
3,800 GB (AIT-3)

Table A-2 Reliability (Drives)

Description Specification

Models)

-17

bytes

Data Error Rate 1 in 10

MTBF 300,000 has @ 100% duty cycle (All

MTTR AIT 8mm, Advanced Metal Evaporated

Head Life 50,000 tape motion has

Specifications t

A-1

S

PECIFICATIONS

Table A-3 Reliability (Library Robotics)

Description Specification

Life Expectancy, Load/Unload Operations 500,000 cycles

Design Life 7 years

Tabl e A-4 Powe r

Description Specification

Voltage 100 - 240 VAC

Current 1.5 amperes - 0.09

Line Frequency 50 - 60 Hertz

Table A-5 Mechanical

Description Specification

Height 7.9 in (20 cm)

Width 17.3 in (44 cm)

Depth:

Overall
Behind Panel

Weight 50 lbs. (22.6 kg)

24 in (61.0 cm)
23 in (58.4 cm)

A-2

u Specifications

Table A-6 Environmental

Description Specification

Operating

Dry Bulb Temperature 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C)

Temperature Gradient 1.8°F/min. (1°C/min.)

Temperature Shock 59°F (15°C) over 2 min.

Wet Bulb Temperature 78.8°F (26°C)

Relative Humidity (non-condensing) 15% to 85%

Humidity Gradient 10%/hour

Non-Operating (Packed or Unpacked)

Dry Bulb Temperature -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)

Temperature Gradient 36°F (2.2°C)/hour (across the range)

Temperature Shock 27°F (-2.8°C) over 2 min.

S

PECIFICATIONS

Wet Bulb Temperature 86°F (26°C)

Relative Humidity (non-condensing) 10% to 95%

Humidity Gradient 10% / hour

Storage/Transit

Dry Bulb Temperature -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)

Temperature Gradient 45°F (7.2°C) / hour (across the range)

Temperature Shock 27°F (-2.8°C) over 2 min.

Wet Bulb Temperature 78.8°F (26°C)

Relative Humidity (non-condensing) 5% to 95%

Humidity Gradient 10%/hour

Specifications t A-3

S

PECIFICATIONS

Acoustic Emissions

Safety

All models carry the Regulatory Agency product safety certifications Listed in Table A-8.

Table A-7 Acoustic

Description Specification

Drive In Use (Intermittent robot motion
excepted)

<50 dBA

Table A-8 Regulatory Agency Certifications

Certification Standard

UL Listed UL 1950

TUV/Product Service EN 60 950

GS Mark / CE Marking EMC Directive

Low Voltage Directive

Canadian UL Listed CSA 22.2 No. 950

Installation Considerations

Rack Mounting

If rack mounted units are installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, they may
require further evaluation by Certification Agencies. The following items must be
considered:

1) The ambient within the rack may be greater than room ambient. Installation should be such
that the amount of air flow required for safe operation is not compromised. The maximum
temperature for equipment environment is 50°C. Consideration should be given to maximum
rated ambient.

Input Supply

A-4

u Specifications

2) Installation should be such that a hazardous stability condition is not achieved due to uneven
loading.

Check nameplate ratings to assure there is no overloading of supply circuits that could have an
effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.