Plasmon LIBRARIES D2175, D875 User Manual

The Plasmon Enterprise

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D875 - D2175 Libraries ~ DVD Drive

User Manual

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PREFACE

Copyright 2004 by Plasmon®. All rights reserved. This document and the information contained herein are the property of Plasmon. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the express written permission of Plasmon.

Disclaimer

Plasmon makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents of this document and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, Plasmon reserves the right to revise this publication without obligation of Plasmon to notify any person or organization of such revision or changes.

Trademark Notices

Plasmon is a U.S. registered trademark of Plasmon. Rotation Station is a trademark of Plasmon. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

United States Office

Plasmon

4425 ArrowsWest Drive

Colorado Springs, CO 80907-3489

European Headquarters, UK

Plasmon Data Limited

Whiting Way

Melbourn, Herts. SG8 6EN

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Revision History

NOTE

The most current information about this product is available on the Plasmon web site (www.plasmon.com, or www.plasmon.co.uk).

Revision Date Description

A September 2002 Initial release.

B November 2002 Updated installation information.

C March 2003 Updated to include Multi Drive.

D June 2003 Minor updates from Service.

E October 2004 Updated format and presentation. Added bay pack-

ing to Ch 2.

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Conventions Used

WARNING

A WARNING is used to alert the reader to situations or conditions that could potentially result in personal injury, fire hazard, or equipment damage.

CAUTION

A CAUTION is used to warn of undesirable procedures, or of situations in which equipment damage could result.

NOTE

A NOTE is used to emphasize an area of text or to provide additional information.

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Product Warranty

This Plasmon library is warranted free from defects in materials, parts, and workmanship and to conform to the current product specification upon delivery. For the specific details of your warranty, refer to your sales contract or contact the company from which the library was purchased.

The Plasmon quality system is in compliance with and registered to ISO9001:2000. All products are assembled from new or remanufactured parts.

The warranty for the library shall not apply to failures of any unit when:

• The library is repaired by anyone other than Plasmon personnel or approved agent.

• The library is physically abused or is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the operating

instructions or product specification defined by Plasmon.

• The library is used with incompatable software and or firmware.

• The library fails because of accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication,

alteration, faulty installation, modification, or service by anyone other than the factory service center or its approved agent.

• The library is repaired by anyone, including an approved agent, in a manner that is contrary to the

maintenance or installation instructions supplied by Plasmon.

• The Plasmon serial number tag is removed.

• The library is damaged because of improper packaging on return.

CAUTION

Returning the library in unauthorized packaging may damage the unit and void the warranty.

If problems with the library occur, contact your maintenance organization. Do not void the product warranty by allowing untrained or unauthorized personnel to attempt repairs.

WARNING

Untrained personnel operating the library may create dangerous situations. This could lead to physical harm to the operator, data loss, or disabling of the library system.

Please review and observe all safety rules concerning the operation of the library.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Trademark Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Conventions Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Product Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

LIST OF FIGURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

IST OF TABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

HAPTER 1

RODUCT OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Library Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Command Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Media Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Bulk Loading and Unloading Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

The Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Media and Magazine Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Major Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Front Access Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Magazine Access Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Magazine Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Import/Export Port (I/E). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Drive Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Main Power Switch and Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

SCSI Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Power Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Rear Access Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Lift Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Media Transport Element (MTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Rotation Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Storage Slot Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CHAPTER 2

LIBRARY INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Unpacking the Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Library Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Library Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Power Cable and Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Removing Internal Packing Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Library Initialization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

SCSI Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Loading Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Identifying Storage Slots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

D1525 - D2175 Bay Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Library Packing Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Packing Instructions (D1525 - D2175 Expansion Bays) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

CHAPTER 3 M

ENU SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Navigating the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Power Up Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Main Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Library Status Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Set Up Library Menu Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

APPENDIX A

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Overall Library Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Power Cable Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

SCSI Cable Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

SCSI Cables and Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

SCSI Cable Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

SCSI Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

APPENDIX B

SCSI BUS INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

SCSI Bus Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Single Bus Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Dual Bus Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Triple Bus Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

SCSI ID Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Drive Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

APPENDIX C

SAFETY AGENCY STANDARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Industry Canadian Notice per ICES-003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Australia / New Zealand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Taiwan (BSMI) Class A Warning Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Laser Safety Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

CDRH Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Lithium Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

APPENDIX D E

RROR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

NDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

ONTACTING PLASMON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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LIST OF FIGURES

The Bulk Loading Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

D875 - D2175 Library, Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

D875 - D2175 Library, Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Space Planning for the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

D875 - D2175 Power Connector and Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Removing the Packing Foam from the MTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting the SCSI Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Magazine Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Slot Storage Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Expansion Bay Installation (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Expansion Bay Installation (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Expansion Bay Installation (c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Expansion Bay Installation (d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Expansion Bay Installation (e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Expansion Bay Installation (f) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Packing the D875 - D2175 Libraries (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Packing the D875 - D2175 Libraries (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Packing the D875 - D2175 Libraries (c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Packing the D875 - D2175 Libraries (d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Packing the D875 - D2175 Libraries (e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Packing the D875 - D2175 Libraries (f) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Expansion Bay Packing (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Expansion Bay Packing (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Expansion Bay Packing (c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Expansion Bay Packing (d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Expansion Bay Packing (e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Expansion Bay Packing (f) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Expansion Bay Packing (g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Expansion Bay Packing (h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Expansion Bay Packing (i). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Expansion Bay Packing (j). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

LCD Display Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Power Up LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Main Menu Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Library Status Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Set Up Library Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Single Bus Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Dual Bus Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Triple Bus Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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LIST OF TABLES

D875 - D2175 Library Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Plasmon Pre-loaded Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Magazine Slot LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Organization of Media in the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

LCD Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Power Up LCD Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Main Menu Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Library Status Menu Selections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Set Up Library Menu Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

D875 - D2175 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Media Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Maximum Allowable SCSI Cable Length (LVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Factory Default SCSI IDs for the D875 - D2175 Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

SCSI Bus and Drive Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

D875 - D2175 Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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CHAPTER 1

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

General Information

The D875 - D2175 libraries make multiple CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, and DVD-RW media available to computer systems for reading and writing using Multi Drive technology. These libraries are scalable with capacities ranging from 750 to 2175 media. A media transport element (MTE) with a dual picker makes rapid media exchanges and provides high performance in a multi-user environment. A patented Rotation Station

™ allows use of both single and double sided media.

Library Models

This manual covers the following Plasmon libraries:

Table 1. D875 - D2175 Library Models

The number of media slots varies because adding a drive module, which holds two drives, subtracts 25 media storage slots.

Command Processing

The library responds to SCSI commands from a host computer system to load and unload drives, and move media within the library.

Media Movement

The media transport element (MTE) is used to move media between the media storage area and the drives or the I/E port. To speed the process, the MTE can hold two pieces of media simultaneously.

Bulk Loading and Unloading Media

Bulk loading and unloading of media is performed by using the ten slot magazines, and the Bulk Load Library and Bulk Unload Library front panel menu options.

Model Number of Media Slots Number of Drives

D875 750 to 875 2 to 12

D1525 1400 to 1525 2 to 12

D2175 2050 to 2175 2 to 12

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The Magazine

The Plasmon D875 - D2175 library uses CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, and DVD-RW pre-loaded media in a ten slot magazine. Packs of 40 pieces of media are also available. Contact Plasmon for ordering information. In the US, Asia/Pacific, South America, and Canada call 1-800-451-6845. In Europe, Middle East, and Africa call +44 (0) 1763 262 963.

Table 2. Plasmon Pre-loaded Media

Figure 1. The Bulk Loading Magazine

Media Type Capacity

DVD-R 9.4 GB (dual sides)

DVD-R 4.7 GB (single sided)

DVD-RAM 9.4 GB (dual sided)

DVD-RAM 4.7 GB (single sided)

DVD-RAM 2.6 GB (single sided)

Media

Media Tray

Magazine

Media Tray Release

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Media and Magazine Handling

To maintain maximum system reliability, the operator should take the time to inspect and clean each magazine before loading into the library.

CAUTION

Always condition the media to the normal operating temperature of the room before using them.

Improper handling or an inappropriate environment can damage the media, the magazine, or media trays. To ensure continued reliability, observe the following:

• When loading a magazine into the library or when handling a magazine, ensure that the case is

clean. Dirty magazines can cause problems in loading or the loss of written data.

• Do not load damaged media trays into a magazine or the library. Damaged media trays can

interfere with system robotics.

• Do not expose the media to moisture or direct sunlight.

NOTE

Plasmon can not guarantee error free library operation if media is not purchased from Plasmon.

Plasmon supplied media are packaged in a clean room and quality inspected to ensure error free library operation.

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Major Hardware Components

The following figures show the locations of major library hardware components. A brief description of these components appears after each figure.

Figure 2. D875 - D2175 Library, Front View

Front Access Door

The front door provides access to the magazine slots and import/export port (I/E port), drive modules, power supplies, main power switch, SCSI connections, and circuit boards.

Front Panel Display

The keypad and display which provide the user interface to the system. It is used to display tests, modes, error codes, and other user related messages.

Magazine Access Door

The magazine access door opens on the magazine slots.

Magazine Slots

There are five magazine slots behind the magazine access door. Each magazine slot holds one magazine containing up to ten pieces of media. These slots are used to bulk load the library. They can also be used as removable storage.

Magazine Slots for Bulk Loading (top five slots)

Drive Modules (6X) (two drives per module)

SCSI Bus Connectors

I/E Port

Power Supplies (three supplies maximum, located behind the panel)

Front Panel Display

Front Access Door

Main Power Switch and AC Connector

Magazine Access Door

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Import/Export Port (I/E)

The Import/Export port (I/E port) holds one magazine containing ten pieces of media. The port is located below the five magazine slots and is used to remove and load media while the library is on-line.

Drive Modules

Each drive module contains two 120 mm Multi Drives which accommodate CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, or DVD-RW media. The drives allow reading and writing of data to the media. Contact Plasmon for the latest drive updates.

Main Power Switch and Power Cable

The power cable is routed through the bottom of the library to the power connector. The power switch is located just above the power connector.

SCSI Interface

The connection between the library and a host computer. The interface to the library is LVD SCSI using a 68-pin high density connection. The host computer must also be set up for LVD SCSI.

Power Supplies

A maximum of three power supplies may be installed in the library. One power supply can power up to six drives. Two power supplies are required for 12 drives. Three power supplies provide a redundant power supply option for the library. The supplies are hot swappable.

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Figure 3. D875 - D2175 Library, Rear View

Rear Access Door

The rear door provides access to the robotic elements and media slots in the library.

Lift Assembly

The lift assembly provides the vertical and pivotal motion for the media transport element (MTE), providing access to all media locations.

Media Transport Element (MTE)

The MTE is the mechanism that picks media and moves it between storage locations and the drives.

Rotation Station

The Rotation Station allows use of double-sided media.

Storage Slot Map

The storage slot map is located on the inside of the rear access door. It identifies the media locations for all D875 - D2175 models.

Media Transport Element (MTE)

Rear Access Door

Storage Slot Map

Rotation Station

Lift Assembly

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CHAPTER 2

LIBRARY INSTALLATION

Getting Started

This chapter provides information for installing the Plasmon D875 - D2175 libraries and the procedures necessary to quickly put a library on-line.

Unpacking the Library

Save all packing material in case it is ever necessary to ship the library.

Library Position

Position the library in a location that allows both the front and rear door to open completely without any obstructions. The figure below should be used as a guide for library space planning.

Figure 4. Space Planning for the Library

Allow 3 inches (7.6 cm) behind and 2 inches (5.1 cm) on both sides of the unit for sufficient airflow.

Top View

Library

Rear Access Door

Expansion Bay

Front Access Door

92" (233.7cm)

56 " (142.3cm)

35" (89 cm) min

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Library Environment

To ensure long term reliability, operate the library only between 10° to 32°C (50° to 90°F) and 10% to 90% relative humidity. The media and drives require a clean environment. Excessive dust and dirt can lead to data loss, and increase service calls.

Power Cable and Power Switch

Open the front door of the library and route the supplied power cable through the access hole in the bottom of the library to the power cable connector.

Figure 5. D875 - D2175 Power Connector and Power Switch

Connect the power cable to a suitable AC source. The power switch is located beside the power cable connection. Power on the library.

The front panel display now prompts to remove the protective packaging material.

Removing Internal Packing Material

1. Apply power to the library.

2. Follow the instructions on the front panel display to check the time and date and remove all packing material.

3. Use the supplied key to unlock and open the rear access door. The library is not operable with this door open.

4. Remove the two pieces of MTE protective packing foam. See the figure below.

Power Switch

Power Connector

Thread the power cable through the bottom of the library

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Figure 6. Removing the Packing Foam from the MTE

Library Initialization

After the protective packaging material is removed the user is prompted on the front panel display to close the rear door. The library now performs a self-calibration and initialization routine.

NOTE

It may be necessary to reboot the host computer for it to recognize the library.

Some modifications to the host hardware or operating system may be necessary for it to recognize the library. These modifications may include patches, driver updates, or modifications to the configuration files. Please consult the host hardware or operating system documentation to see if any of these applications apply.

Packing Foam

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SCSI Connection

Turn the library’s power switch to the off position prior to connecting the SCSI interface.

The library requires a host computer with a dedicated LVD SCSI host bus adapter (HBA). Ensure that the library is powered off prior to connecting the SCSI cables.

The SCSI cable passes through the bottom of the library into the appropriate SCSI connector inside the front door of the library.

CAUTION

Ensure the host computer provides an LVD SCSI interface. HVD SCSI is not compatible with LVD SCSI. If an improper connection is made, damage to the library or connected equipment could result.

Figure 7. Connecting the SCSI Interface

SCSI Connection (one, two, or three buses)

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Loading Media

There are two methods for loading media into the D875 - D2175 libraries:

• High Speed Bulk Loading (recommended): This method is intended as the first time solution to

mass load the library with media when the library is off-line. This method utilizes all six magazine slots to load the library.

• I/E Port Magazine Loading: This is intended for importing and exporting up to ten pieces of media

in a removable magazine while the library is on-line.

When loading the library for the first time, use the high speed bulk loading method described below:

1. Turn on the power.

2. From the front panel menu select Set Up Library>Offline Operations>Bulk Load Library.

3. Open the library front door and the magazine access door. Note that when the Bulk Load Library option is selected, the magazine door opens.

4. Place a pre-loaded magazine in each magazine slot (magazine 1 through magazine 6).

5. When the green LED goes out, remove the appropriate empty magazine and install the next full magazine.

NOTE

Third party software is required to operate the library

Figure 8. Magazine Slots

Magazine 2

1 - 10

Magazine 3

11 - 20

Magazine 4

21 - 30

Magazine 5

31 - 40

Magazine 6

41 - 50

I/E Slot

IE 1 - IE 10

Load Status Indicator

Magazine Access Door

Magazine Eject Button

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Table 3. Magazine Slot LED Indicators

LED State Description

On Magazine present or not present

Off N/A

Blinking Magazine may be removed

Bulk Loading Indicators

On Magazine in use

Off Remove to reload with media

Blinking Insert magazine in appropriate position

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Identifying Storage Slots

Viewing the system through the open rear access door, the columns are numbered from left to right. The left most column (when the left expansion bay is installed) is column one and the right most column (when the right expansion bay is installed) is column seven. The media slots are numbered from top to bottom, except for the magazine slots. The table below shows the model number, the number of slots, and provides a listing of the columns involved. The column numbers in the table are listed in sequence.

Table 4. Organization of Media in the Library

Figure 9. Slot Storage Map

Model Number of Slots Column Numbers

D875 750 to 875 All Magazine Slots + 3, 4, and 5

D1525 1400 to 1525 All Magazine Slots + 3, 4, 5, 1, and 2

D2175 2050 to 2175 All Magazine Slots + 3, 4, 5, 1, 2, 6, and 7

876

950

951

900

901

925

926

975

976

1001

1000

1026

1025

1051

1050

1076

1075

1101

1100

1126

1125

1151

1150

1176

1175

1200

1326

1325

1351

1350

1376

1375

1401

1400

1426

1425

1451

1450

1476

1475

1501

1500

1525

1201

1226

1225

1251

1250

1276

1275

1301

1300

551

625

626

575

576

600

601

650

651

676

675

701

700

726

725

751

750

776

775

801

800

826

825

851

850

875

1651

1650

1676

1675

1701

1700

1726

1725

1751

1750

1776

1775

1801

1800

1826

1825

1850

1526

1551

1550

1576

1575

1601

1600

1626

1625

1976

1975

2001

2000

2026

2025

2051

2050

2076

2075

2101

2100

2126

2125

2151

2150

2175

1851

1876

1875

1901

1900

1926

1925

1951

1950

426

451

450

476

475

501

500

526

525

550

Rotation Station

Drive

Magazine Slots

376

400

401

425

41 - 50

I/E 1 - I/E 10

11 - 20

21 - 30

31 - 40

Column 3

Column 4

(Optional Expansion)

Column 6 Column 7

Column 5

(Optional Expansion)

Column 1 Column 2

1 - 10

Shaded areas represent the optional expansion modules (650 slots each module)

* = Each drive module takes an equivalent space of 25 storage slots

Or *

125

126

100

101

150

151

176

175

201

200

226

225

251

250

276

275

301

300

326

325

351

350

375

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D1525 - D2175 Bay Installation

The expansion storage bays that attach to the sides of the Plasmon D875 library are shipped separately. The following instructions explain how to mount the bays to the main library chassis.

Note: This operation should be performed by two people.

1. The main library chassis is shipped without side panels as shown below. Remove the side panels if upgrading a standard D875 library to a D1525 and D2175.

Figure 10. Expansion Bay Installation (a)

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2. Position the expansion bay flush against the library chassis matching the guide pins on the chassis to the guide holes on the expansion bay.

Figure 11. Expansion Bay Installation (b)

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