ValueLoader™
DLT VS80/DLT VS160
Tape Autoloader
User Manual
6326704-02 A01
ValueLoader DLT VS80/DLT VS160 Tape Autoloader User Manual, 6326704-02 A01, February 2004
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Contents
Preface xi
Chapter 1 Installing the ValueLoader 1
Section Overview ............................................................................................... 1
Installation Overview........................................................................................2
Understanding ValueLoader Features............................................................ 2
Bar Code Reader ......................................................................................... 3
SCSI Requirements .....................................................................................3
Product Overview....................................................................................... 4
Choosing a Location ..........................................................................................6
Unpacking the ValueLoader ............................................................................7
Identifying ValueLoader Components........................................................... 8
Accessories................................................................................................... 8
Installing the ValueLoader into a Rack........................................................... 9
Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables ....................................................... 12
Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection ..................................... 14
Installing the Device Drivers................................................................... 15
Chapter 2 Operating the ValueLoader 19
Section Overview ............................................................................................. 19
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Operator’s Panel Overview.............................................................................20
LED Indicators...........................................................................................22
Operator’s Panel Control Buttons...........................................................23
Understanding the Menu Structure...............................................................24
Using Cartridges...............................................................................................25
Importing Cartridges................................................................................25
Exporting Cartridges ................................................................................26
Loading Cartridges ...................................................................................27
Unloading Cartridges...............................................................................28
Write-Protecting Cartridges ....................................................................29
Maintaining Cartridges ............................................................................29
Cleaning the Tape Drive..................................................................................30
Creating an Inventory of Cartridges .............................................................32
Chapter 3 ValueLoader Administration 33
Section Overview..............................................................................................33
Configuring the ValueLoader.........................................................................33
Resetting the ValueLoader.......................................................................34
Changing the SCSI ID...............................................................................34
ValueLoader Operating Modes...............................................................36
Updating Firmware..........................................................................................38
Using SCSI..................................................................................................38
Running the ValueLoader System Test.........................................................39
Retrieving Information About the ValueLoader .........................................39
Cycle Count................................................................................................39
View Event Log .........................................................................................40
Firmware Revision....................................................................................40
Chapter 4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 43
Section Overview..............................................................................................43
Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 44
Installation Problems................................................................................44
Removing Stuck Cartridges............................................................................52
ValueLoader Error Codes ...............................................................................56
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Appendix A Technical Specifications 61
Physical Specifications .................................................................................... 61
Appendix B Customer Support 65
Information Needed for Support................................................................... 65
Backup Software Support ............................................................................... 66
Appendix C Regulatory Statements 67
UL and CUL Listing ........................................................................................ 67
CE Compliance................................................................................................. 67
Electromagnetic Compatibility............................................................... 67
Safety (Low Voltage Directive)............................................................... 68
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................ 68
Industry Canada (Digital Apparatus)........................................................... 69
Manufacturer Declaration............................................................................... 69
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Figures
Figure 1 Front Panel Controls .................................................................... 4
Figure 2 Back Panel Overview ................................................................... 5
Figure 3 Accessories .................................................................................... 8
Figure 4 Rack Kit Components .................................................................. 9
Figure 5 Installing Mounting Brackets (Left Side Shown) ................... 10
Figure 6 Installing Rails on Rack (Left Side Shown)............................. 11
Figure 7 Sliding the ValueLoader into the Rack Slot, Securing
Mounting Bracket....................................................................... 12
Figure 8 Attaching SCSI and Power Cables...........................................13
Figure 9 Operator’s Panel—Drive Empty .............................................. 20
Figure 10 Operator’s Panel—Drive Loaded............................................. 21
Figure 11 Operator’s Panel Menu Structure ............................................ 24
Figure 12 Importing a Cartridge................................................................ 26
Figure 13 Exporting a Cartridge ................................................................ 27
Figure 14 Write-Protecting a Cartridge .................................................... 29
Figure 15 Removing Mounting Brackets (Left Side Shown) ................. 53
Figure 16 Pull Cartridge Release Lever .................................................... 54
Figure 17 Installing the Carrier.................................................................. 55
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Figures
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Tables
Table 1 Location Criteria........................................................................... 6
Table 2 LEDs ............................................................................................. 22
Table 3 Control Buttons........................................................................... 23
Table 4 Troubleshooting......................................................................... 46
Table 5 Error Codes ................................................................................. 57
Table 6 Physical Specifications............................................................... 61
Table 7 ValueLoader Specifications....................................................... 62
Table 8 ValueLoader Environmental Specifications ........................... 62
Table 9 Tape Drive Specifications..........................................................63
Table 10 Media Specifications.................................................................. 64
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Preface
This chapter describes the ValueLoader User Manual’s audience,
purpose, organization, document conventions, and product safety.
Audience This user manual is designed and written for end users and field service
engineers.
Purpose The purpose of this manual is to provide end users with the following
information:
• ValueLoader™ DLT VS80/DLT VS160 description and specifications.
• ValueLoader installation and configuration
• Tape cartridge description and general overview
• ValueLoader operation
• Troubleshooting
• Customer-replaceable components
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Document
Organization
This manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1,
Installing the ValueLoader - This chapter describes
features, accessories, and installation tasks.
• Chapter 2,
Operating the ValueLoader - This chapter describes the
front panel menu structure, menu tree, and drive and tape
operations.
• Chapter 3,
ValueLoader Administration - This chapter describes how
to configure , upgrade firmware, and retrieve ValueLoader
information.
• Chapter 4,
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting - This chapter describes
how to identify and troubleshoot problems and resolve error
conditions.
• Appendix A,
Technical Specifications - This appendix describes
environmental, operational, drive, and media specifications.
• Appendix B,
Customer Support - This appendix lists information
required before calling for support.
• Appendix C,
Regulatory Statements - This appendix includes the
regulatory statements for this product.
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Notational
Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions to designate specific
elements:
Note: Notes emphasize important information related to the main
topic.
Caution: Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are
included to prevent damage to equipment.
Warning: Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety
and are included to prevent injury.
SCSI-2
Specification
The SCSI-2 communications specification is the proposed American
National Standard for information systems, dated March 9, 1990. Copies
may be obtained from:
Global Engineering Documents
15 Inverness Way, East
Englewood, CO 80112
(800) 854-7179 or (303) 397-2740
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Contact Information
This section provides contact information for worldwide customer
support.
Quantum
To order documentation for the Quantum ValueLoader or other products
contact:
Quantum
Storage Systems
P.O. Box 57100
Irvine, CA 92619-7100
(949) 856-7800
(800) 284-5101
Technical Publications 0
To comment on existing documentation, send e-mail to:
doc-comments@quantum.com
Visit the Quantum home page at: 0
http://www.Quantum.com
Customer Support 0
0
For information on support, or to access our “Frequently Asked
Questions” database, visit our Web site at
www.Quantum.com. Open the
Support tab and select the appropriate section under Tape Libraries.
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Chapter 1
1Installing the ValueLoader
Section Overview 1
This section describes the following:
• Installation Overview
• Understanding ValueLoader Features
• Choosing a Location
• Unpacking the ValueLoader
• Identifying ValueLoader Components
• Installing the ValueLoader into a Rack
• Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables
• Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection
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Chapter 1 Installing the ValueLoader
Installation Overview
Installation Overview 1
Installing the ValueLoader consists of the following steps, which are
explained in more detail later in this section.
1 Choose a location for the ValueLoader (see page 6).
2 Unpack and check the ValueLoader for shipping damage (see
page 7).
3 Identify the accessories that come with the ValueLoader (see page 8).
4 Install the ValueLoader in a computer rack or select a table or
desktop near the host server (see
unit, refer to your rack Installation Guide.
5 Shut down, turn off, and remove power from the server and all
devices attached to the server (see
6 Attach the SCSI cable to the ValueLoader and server’s SCSI host
adapter (see
7 Attach the power cable to the ValueLoader and plug in the power
cable to the nearest power outlet (see
ValueLoader on to ensure it passes the Power-on Self Test (POST).
page 12).
page 9). If installing a rack mount
page 12).
page 12). Power the
8 Set the SCSI ID for the ValueLoader (see page 14).
9 Set up the host and verify the connection (see page 14).
Understanding ValueLoader Features 1
The ValueLoader is a SCSI-2 low-voltage differential (LVD) data storage
device that incorporates a Quantum DLT VS80 or DLT VS160 tape drive,
and eight tape slots. The ValueLoader operates as a single SCSI device
with two Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs), one for the tape drive (0) and the
other for the ValueLoader robotics (1). The DLT VS80 ValueLoader uses
up to eight DLTtape™IV data cartridges, providing a maximum
formatted capacity of 640 gigabytes (GB) and a sustained data transfer
rate as high as 360 MB per minute, assuming a 2:1 compression ratio.
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Understanding ValueLoader Features
The ValueLoader DLT VS160 uses up to eight DLT VS1 data cartridges,
providing a maximum formatted capacity of 1280 GB and a sustained
data transfer rate as high as 960 MB per minute, assuming a 2:1
compression ratio.
The ValueLoader is compatible with most operating systems and
environments that support the SCSI interface, but requires either direct
support from the operating system or a compatible backup application to
take full advantage of its many features.
Bar Code Reader 1
SCSI
Requirements 1
Your ValueLoader may have come equipped with an optional bar code
reader. The bar code reader is enclosed in a plastic housing that protrudes
out of the back panel of the ValueLoader, just above the SCSI connectors.
The bar code reader automatically scans each cartridge in the carousel
upon power up, after a reset, or when a
(see
Creating an Inventory of Cartridges on page 32). Beyond that, there
Re-inventory command is issued
is no user interface with the bar code reader via the front panel operator
controls or LCD screen. The information from each label is stored in
memory and available through SCSI to the computer’s operating system
or backup application upon request.
If utilizing the bar code reader, you must insert a bar code label into the
slide-in slot on the front of each cartridge. These labels must conform to
ANSI/AIM BC1-1995, Uniform Symbology Specification Code 39. A set
of bar code labels is included with the ValueLoader. Refer to
www.Quantum.com for information on obtaining additional bar code
labels.
The ValueLoader incorporates a wide SCSI-2, LVD SCSI bus. Make sure
your SCSI host adapter or controller supports these standards.
The ValueLoader can be attached to a single-ended (SE) SCSI bus, but this
is not recommended because it restricts performance. If you connect the
ValueLoader to an SE SCSI bus, or if there are SE devices attached to the
same SCSI bus, the autoloader’s performance is limited to the maximum
data transfer speed and maximum cable lengths of the SE bus. The
ValueLoader is NOT compatible with a standard differential (Diff) or
high-voltage differential (HVD) SCSI bus. The ValueLoader can be
attached to a narrow (50-pin) SCSI bus using a customer-supplied 68-pin
to 50-pin adapter that terminates the unused 18 pins. These adapters are
sometimes labeled high-byte termination.
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Understanding ValueLoader Features
Product Overview 1
Figure 1 Front Panel
Controls
1 Power switch
2 Import/Export slot
3 Front panel LEDs
4 Front panel LCD screen
5 Control keys
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Figure 2 Back Panel
Overview
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Understanding ValueLoader Features
Note: The arrows indicate the screws on the back of the unit that
need to be removed if you want to remove the cover. Three
additional screws on each side of the unit must also be
removed in order to lift the top cover.
1 68-pin SCSI connectors
2 Fan vent
3 Power connector
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Choosing a Location
Choosing a Location 1
Choose a location that meets the following criteria (see appendix A on
page 61 for more specifications):
Table 1 Location
Criteria
Requirement Description
Standalone
requirements
Rack requirements Standard 19-inch rack with 2U of clearance.
Room temperature 10-35° C (50-95° F)
Power source AC power voltage: 100-127 VAC; 200-240 VAC
Select a location that is flat, sturdy, level, and
close to a host server. Do not place the
ValueLoader on the floor or other carpeted
surface.
Caution: Do not place the ValueLoader on its
side or upside down or stack items
that weigh more than 15 kg (33 lbs)
on top of the ValueLoader.
Line frequency: 50-60 Hz
Note: Locate the AC outlet near the
ValueLoader. The AC power cable is
the product’s main AC disconnect
device and must be easily accessible at
all times.
Weight 10 kg (22 lbs)
Air quality Minimal sources of particulate contamination.
Avoid areas near frequently used doors and
walkways, stacks of supplies that collect dust,
printers, or smoke-filled rooms.
Caution: Excessive dust and debris can
damage tapes and tape drives.
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Unpacking the ValueLoader
Requirement Description
Humidity 20-80% RH
Clearance Back: Minimum of 15.4 cm (6 in)
Front: Minimum of 30.8 cm (12 in)
Sides: Minimum of 5.08 cm (2 in)
Unpacking the ValueLoader 1
Before you begin, clear a desk or table so that you can unpack the
ValueLoader. You also need to select an open 2U computer rack location
or a desktop location near the server that will be the host for the
ValueLoader.
Caution: If the room temperature you are working in differs from
the shipping or storage temperature by 15° C (30° F) or
more, let the ValueLoader acclimate to the surrounding
environment for at least 12 hours before opening the
shipping carton.
Unpack and inspect the ValueLoader for shipping damage by doing the
following:
1 Clear a table or desk so that you have room to unpack the
ValueLoader.
2 Inspect the shipping box for damage. If you notice any damage,
report it to the shipping company immediately.
3 Open the shipping box and remove the accessories package. Set the
accessories package aside for now.
4 Lift the ValueLoader and padding out of the box and place it on the
work surface, top facing up.
Caution: Placing the ValueLoader on its side, on end, or upside
down can cause permanent damage to the unit.
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Identifying ValueLoader Components
5 Carefully remove the shipping padding from the left and right sides
of the ValueLoader. Then, remove the bag from the ValueLoader.
Note: Save the packing materials in case you need to move or
ship the ValueLoader in the future.
Identifying ValueLoader Components 1
Accessories 1
Figure 3 Accessories
1 SCSI cable
2 SCSI terminator
3 Power cable
4 Quick Start Guide
5 Documentation CD
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Figure 4 Rack Kit
Components
Chapter 1 Installing the ValueLoader
Installing the ValueLoader into a Rack
Screws and clip nuts
Mounting
brackets
Mounting rails
Installing the ValueLoader into a Rack 1
The ValueLoader fits all standard 19-inch racks, taking up 2U of space. To
install the ValueLoader into a rack, you need to install the mounting
brackets on both sides of the ValueLoader and the rails in the selected
rack location.
To install the ValueLoader, follow these steps:
1 Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws near the front on each
side of the ValueLoader.
2 Using the screws you removed in step 1, secure one mounting
bracket (from the rack kit) to each side of the ValueLoader, as shown
in
figure 5.
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Figure 5 Installing
Mounting Brackets
(Left Side Shown)
3 Using the screws and clip nuts from the rackmount hardware
package, secure one rail to each side of the rack in the location in
which you plan to install the ValueLoader.
• Be sure to secure both the front and back of each rail to the rack.
The rails extend to fit a variety of rack depths.
• The correct orientation of the left rail is shown in figure 6. Repeat
for the right rail.
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Figure 6 Installing
Rails on Rack (Left
Side Shown)
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Installing the ValueLoader into a Rack
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Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables
4 Slide the ValueLoader onto the rails and secure the mounting bracket
to the rack using the screws and clip nuts from the rackmount
hardware package, as shown in
Figure 7 Sliding the
ValueLoader into the
Rack Slot, Securing
Mounting Bracket
figure 7.
Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables 1
To connect the SCSI and power cables to the ValueLoader, follow these
steps:
1 Shut down and turn off the selected server. Turn off all attached
accessory devices, such as printers and other SCSI devices. Remove
the power cables from the server and all attached accessories.
Caution: Failure to remove the power cables from these devices
could result in damage to the ValueLoader.
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2 Attach one end of the SCSI cable (included in the accessory kit) to one
of the connectors on the back panel of the ValueLoader (see
figure 8).
3 Attach the other end of the SCSI cable to the connector on the SCSI
host adapter or to the connector on the previous device on the SCSI
bus.
Note: If the supplied SCSI cable does not fit the connector on
your SCSI host adapter, you either have an incompatible
SCSI host adapter or you need to purchase a cable adapter.
Contact your service representative or your SCSI host
adapter manufacturer for information.
4 Attach the terminator to the remaining SCSI connector on the back
panel of the ValueLoader (if the ValueLoader is the last or only
device on the SCSI bus). Otherwise, attach the cable to the next device
on the SCSI bus. Make sure that the last device on the SCSI bus is
properly terminated.
5 Attach the female connector on the power cable to the power
connector on the back panel of the ValueLoader (see
figure 8).
Figure 8 Attaching
SCSI and Power
Cables
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6 Plug the power cable into the nearest properly grounded power
outlet.
Note: To disconnect all power from the ValueLoader, remove the
power cable from the outlet.
7 Plug in the host server or workstation and all attached devices.
8 Turn on the ValueLoader by setting the power switch on the front
panel to the ON position. Turn on any other devices you turned off
earlier. Check the LCD screen to make sure the ValueLoader is
receiving power. If it is not, check the power connectors and your
power source.
During the Power-On Self Test (POST), all four LEDs are illuminated
briefly, followed by just the Ready/Activity LED flashing. When the
initialization sequence is complete, the LCD screen displays the
Home screen.
9 Turn on the server.
Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection 1
If necessary, install a SCSI host adapter, software, and compatible
driver(s). Refer to the manuals for the host computer and the SCSI host
adapter for detailed instructions. In addition, follow these general
guidelines:
• When the host server is powered on, install software, and/or
driver(s) that are compatible with the ValueLoader (see
Device Drivers on page 15). Software compatibility information is
available at www.Quantum.com. Most backup software packages
require an additional module to communicate with the ValueLoader
robotics.
• If the host server is connected to a network, check with the system
administrator before turning off power.
• Use proper procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). Use
wrist-grounding straps and anti-static mats when handling internal
components.
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• Make sure that the host server has an open expansion slot.
• Make sure your backup application supports the SCSI host adapter.
• Depending on the server configuration, you may need to change the
SCSI ID of the ValueLoader (see
Changing the SCSI ID on page 34).
• Ensure the ValueLoader is properly terminated. If the ValueLoader is
the only SCSI device (other than the SCSI host adapter) on the SCSI
bus, it must be terminated. Likewise, if the ValueLoader is physically
the last SCSI device on the SCSI bus, it must be terminated. Only the
devices physically at the beginning and end of the SCSI bus should be
terminated.
• Verify the connection between the ValueLoader and host by making
sure the host server’s operating system recognizes the ValueLoader.
To do this:
• For Microsoft® Windows NT®, select Settings > Control Panel >
SCSI Adapter
• For Microsoft ® Windows® 2000 and Win2003, select Settings >
Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager > Tape Drive
(and/or
Media Changer)
Installing the
Device Drivers 1
For more information on verifying the connection of SCSI devices,
consult the operating system documentation.
There are two device drivers associated with the ValueLoader: one for
ValueLoader robotics and another for the tape drive within the
ValueLoader.
Note: The device drivers supplied at www.Quantum.com are required
if you intend to use Microsoft Windows 2000 native backup
application. Commercial backup applications provide all
necessary device driver support. Refer to
www.Quantum.com
for a list of compatible backup applications. Please note that
Windows NT does not include native support for ValueLoaders. A
backup application must be used.
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Note: The following instructions assume that you have downloaded
the appropriate device drivers from
have saved them in a known location on your computer
system.
Tape Drive Device Driver (Windows 2000) 1
1 Make sure that you are logged on to the host server with
Administrator privileges.
2 Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop, click
Manage, then click Device Manager.
3 The tape drive should be listed under the ? Other Devices item as:
• For VS80 ValueLoader — BNCHMARK VS640 SCSI Sequential
Device
• For VS160 ValueLoader — QUANTUM DLT VS160 SCSI Sequential
Device
www.Quantum.com and
4 For the VS80 ValueLoader, right-click the BNCHARK VS640 SCSI
Sequential Device
listing, click Uninstall, and then click the OK button
to confirm that you want to remove the device.
For the VS160 ValueLoader, right-click the QUANTUM DLT VS160 SCSI
Sequential Device
listing, click Uninstall, and then click the OK button
to confirm that you want to remove the device.
5 Click the Action button in the upper-left corner of the Computer
Management dialog box.
6 Click Scan for Hardware Changes. Windows 2000 scans for the drive.
The drive appears under
? Other Devices again.
7 For the VS80 ValueLoader, right-click the BNCHMARK VS640 SCSI
Sequential Device
listing and click Properties.
For the VS160 ValueLoader, right-click the QUANTUM DLT VS160 SCSI
Sequential Device
listing and click Properties.
8 Select the Drivers tab.
9 Click the Reinstall Driver or Update Driver button.
10 When the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard appears, click Next.
11 Click Tape Drives and then click Next.
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12 Click Have Disk. Type the path to where you have saved the device
drivers on your system, then click
OK.
13 Click the DLT ValueLoader Tape Drive entry and then click Next.
Note: Depending on the status of your system and the exact path
taken to select the device driver, the driver may appear as
Dltvstp.inf.
14 Click Next again to install the driver.
15 Click Finish.
16 Close the Device Properties dialog box.
The drive appears in Device Manager under Tape Drives as DLT
ValueLoader Tape Drive
and is now ready to use.
ValueLoader Device Driver (Windows 2000) 1
To install the ValueLoader device driver:
1 Make sure that you are logged on to the host server with
Administrator privileges.
2 Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop, click
Manage, then click Device Manager.
3 The ValueLoader should be listed under the Medium Changers item
as
Unknown Medium Changer Device.
4 Right-click the Unknown Medium Changer Device listing, click
Uninstall, and then click OK to confirm that you want to remove the
device.
5 Click Action in the upper-left corner of the Computer Management
dialog box.
6 Click Scan for Hardware Changes. Windows 2000 scans for the
ValueLoader DLT VS80 or ValueLoader DLT VS160. The
ValueLoader appears under
Medium Changers again.
7 Right-click the Unknown Medium Changer Device listing and click
Properties.
8 Select the Drivers tab.
9 Click the Reinstall Driver or Update Driver button.
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10 When the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard appears, click Next.
11 Click Display a list... and then click Next.
12 Click Have Disk, type the path to where you have saved the device
drivers on your system, then click
13 Click the DLT VS Medium Changer entry and click the Next button.
Note: Depending on the status of your system and the exact path
taken to select the device driver, the driver may appear as
Dltvsmc.inf.
14 Click Next again to install the driver.
15 Click Finish.
16 Close the Device Properties dialog box.
17 The ValueLoader appears in the Device Manager under Medium
Changers
as DLT VS Medium Changer and is now ready to use.
OK.
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Chapter 2
2Operating the ValueLoader
Section Overview 2
This section describes the following:
• Operator’s Panel Overview
• Understanding the Menu Structure
• Using Cartridges
• Cleaning the Tape Drive
• Creating an Inventory of Cartridges
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Operating the ValueLoader
Operator’s Panel Overview
Operator’s Panel Overview 2
The Operator’s Panel consists of four LEDs, four buttons, and a 2-line by
16-character LCD screen. The Operator’s Panel provides everything you
need to monitor ValueLoader status and to control all of its functions.
Figure 9 Operator’s
Panel—Drive Empty
The display defaults to the Home screen. The Home screen consists of the
ValueLoader status on the top line and the current cartridge inventory on
the second line. If the tape drive does not have a cartridge loaded, the top
line displays
The cartridge inventory indicates all slots that contain a cartridge by
displaying the slot number. Empty slots are indicated by a dash or
hyphen (–).
An exclamation point (!) displayed in the inventory indicates that the
ValueLoader has identified a cartridge in the indicated slot that is either
an invalid cartridge type (DLTtapeIII cartridge or non-DLT1 cleaning
cartridge) or has had a media-related error.
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Drive empty.
Operating the ValueLoader
Operator’s Panel Overview
These errors can be caused by faulty or improperly degaussed media,
media that has been previously written in an invalid format such as
DLT7000 or DLT8000, or dirty read/write heads in the tape drive. The
Media Attention LED is also be illuminated (see LED Indicators
on
page 22). Exporting the indicated cartridge will clear the error condition
(see Exporting Cartridges
on page 26 ). If these symptoms occur on
multiple known good cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see
Cleaning the Tape Drive
on page 30). If a particular cartridge causes error
conditions repeatedly, that cartridge may be defective or invalid.
Figure 10 Operator’s
Panel—Drive Loaded
Occasionally, you may see the message
In Transit, which indicates:
• An error condition has caused a cartridge to be left between its slot
and the drive. Power cycle or reset the ValueLoader to clear this
condition.
• A cartridge is unexpectedly found in the Import/Export slot opening.
Power cycle or reset the ValueLoader to clear this condition.
If the tape drive has a cartridge loaded, the top line displays
Drive loaded.
The cartridge currently loaded in the drive is indicated by an alternating
black block and the slot number as shown in figure 10
. This display can
also indicate that the specified cartridge is being loaded, unloaded,
imported, or exported, as well as indications of read to, write to,
calibrating, and so on. The ValueLoader status line indicates the current
operation. An example of this display is shown in figure 10
.
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Operating the ValueLoader
Operator’s Panel Overview
LED Indicators 2 The Operator’s Panel includes four LED indicators that provide a variety
of information as detailed in table 2
Table 2 LEDs
.
LED Color Description
Ready/Activity Green Illuminated when power is on. Blinking whenever
there is tape drive or ValueLoader robotics
activity.
Clean Drive Amber Illuminated when the tape drive needs to be
cleaned. Indicates that 250 tape motion hours have
passed since the last cleaning. The LED turns off
when cleaning is successfully completed. (See
Cleaning the Tape Drive
on page 30.)
Media Attention Amber Illuminated if a media-related error has occurred.
This condition can be invalid format such as
DLT7000 or DLT8000, dirty read/write heads in
the tape drive, or if an invalid cartridge type
(DLTtapeIII III cartridge or non-DLT1 cleaning
cartridge) is inserted. The offending cartridge is
indicated by a “
!” in the cartridge inventory
display for the corresponding slot. Exporting the
indicated cartridge will clear the error condition
(see Exporting Cartridges
on page 26). If these
symptoms occur on multiple known good
cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see
Cleaning the Tape Drive
on page 30). If a particular
cartridge causes these symptoms repeatedly, that
cartridge may be defective or invalid.
Error Red Illuminated if an unrecoverable tape drive or
ValueLoader error occurs. A corresponding error
message appears on the LCD screen (see
ValueLoader Error Codes
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on page 56).
Operating the ValueLoader
Operator’s Panel Overview
Operator’s Panel
Control Buttons 2
Table 3 Control
Buttons
The Operator’s Panel includes four buttons that provide access to all
operations and information menus.
Button Description
[Cancel] Cancels the current menu option and returns to the
previous menu level or Home screen.
[Previous] Selects the previous item or value in the currently
displayed menu.
[Next] Selects the next item or value in the currently
displayed menu.
[Enter] Executes the current menu or selects the current
option displayed on the LCD panel.
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Operating the ValueLoader
Understanding the Menu Structure
Understanding the Menu Structure 2
Figure 11 Operator’s
Panel Menu Structure
COMMANDS
Import
Export
Load Cartridge
Unload Cartridge
Clean Drive
Re-inventory
DIAGNOSTICS
System Test
HOME SCREEN
INFORMATION
Cycle Count
View Event Log
Product Rev
Firmware Rev
CONFIGURATION
Reset
Change SCSI ID
Code Update
Circular Mode
Autoload Mode
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Operating the ValueLoader
Using Cartridges
Using Cartridges 2
Before you use the ValueLoader, make sure you observe these general
rules:
•
ValueLoader VS80. Use only DLTtape IV tape cartridges.
•
ValueLoader VS160. Use only DLT VS1 tape cartridges.
•
Clean the tape drive when the Clean Drive LED is illuminated, or if there
is any other indication that the drive is having trouble reading or
writing, such as if the Media Attention LED is illuminated, or there is
an exclamation point (!) in the inventory display. Be sure to use only
DLT1 compatible cleaning cartridges. The tape drive rejects all other
types of cleaning cartridges.
Note: The ValueLoader automatically unloads any other cartridge
types and any cartridges whose format it cannot read. If you
experience any failures with reused Quantum DLT formatted
(degaussed) cartridges, the degaussing may not have been
sufficient to fully erase the data. If this happens, use another
cartridge before suspecting other system components.
Importing
Cartridges 2
This option forces the ValueLoader to import a cartridge into a specific
empty slot in the carousel. To import tapes into the ValueLoader:
1 Make sure the write-protect switch is set as desired for each data
cartridge (see Write-Protecting Cartridges
on page 29). If applicable,
install a bar code label into the slide-in slot on the front of each
cartridge (see Bar Code Reader
2 From the Home screen or main menu, press the
Commands appears on the top line of the LCD screen.
3 Press the
4 Press the
Press
5 Press the
[Enter] button to access the available options.
[+] or [–] button until Import appears on the LCD screen.
[Enter] to select.
[+] or [–] button until the desired slot number appears on the
LCD screen and press the
on page 3).
[+] or [–] button until
[Enter] button. You are not given the option
to import a cartridge to an occupied slot.
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Operating the ValueLoader
Using Cartridges
6 When Insert Cartridge Slot appears on the LCD screen and the Import/
Export slot opens, insert the desired data cartridge into the Import/
Export slot so that the write-protect switch is facing out from the
ValueLoader and toward the right.
Note: If you are using the Operator’s Panel to clean the drive,
import the cleaning cartridge only when the front panel
indicates that cleaning is needed. You may keep a cleaning
cartridge in the ValueLoader if the backup software can
manage the drive cleaning.
Figure 12 Importing a
Cartridge
Exporting
Cartridges 2
7 Repeat steps 5
8 Press the
and 6 as needed for additional cartridges.
[Cancel] button when you have finished importing
cartridges.
9 Verify that the LCD screen shows that the desired slots have
cartridges installed.
This option moves a cartridge from a specific slot to the Import/Export
slot. To export one or more cartridges from the ValueLoader, follow these
steps:
1 From the Home Screen or main menu, press the
Commands appears on the top line of the LCD screen. Press [Enter].
2 Press the
Press
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[+] or [–] button until Export appears on the LCD screen.
[Enter].
[+] or [–] button until
Operating the ValueLoader
Using Cartridges
3 Press the [+] or [–] button until the desired slot number appears on the
LCD screen. Press
[Enter]. You are not given the option to export from
an empty slot.
Figure 13 Exporting a
Cartridge
Loading
Cartridges 2
4 When
Remove Cartridge appears on the LCD screen and the cartridge
is ejected through the Import/Export slot, remove the exported
cartridge from the ValueLoader, and press the
5 Repeat steps 3
6 Press the
and 4 as needed for any additional cartridges.
[Cancel] button when you are done exporting cartridges.
[Enter] button.
7 Make sure the LCD screen indicates that the desired slots are empty.
This option loads a cartridge from the ValueLoader carousel into the tape
drive. To use this option, follow these steps:
1 From the Home Screen or main menu, press the
Commands appears on the top line of the LCD screen. Then, press
[Enter].
2 Press the
screen, and then press the
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[+] or [-] button until Load Cartridge appears on the LCD
[Enter] button to select.
[+] or [-] button until
Operating the ValueLoader
Using Cartridges
3 Press the [+] or [-] button until the desired slot number appears on the
LCD screen and press the
[Enter] button. The slot number you select
indicates the cartridge to be loaded into the tape drive.
Note: Only slot numbers that contain cartridges are displayed.
Unloading
Cartridges 2
Status messages appear while the cartridge is loading.
Drive Stopped
appears when the operation is complete.
4 Press the
[Cancel] button when you are done loading the cartridge.
This option unloads the cartridge from the tape drive into its original slot.
To use this option, follow these steps:
1 From the Home Screen or main menu, press the
Commands appears on the top line of the LCD screen. Press [Enter].
2 Press the
screen. Press the
[+] or [–] button until Unload Cartridge appears on the LCD
[Enter] button to unload the cartridge from the tape
[+] or [–] button until
drive.
3 Status messages will be displayed while the cartridge is unloading.
Drive Empty will be displayed when the operation is complete.
4 Press the
[Cancel] button when you are done unloading the cartridge.
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Operating the ValueLoader
Using Cartridges
Write-Protecting
Cartridges 2
Figure 14 WriteProtecting a Cartridge
All cartridges have a write-protect switch to prevent accidental erasure or
overwriting of data. Before loading a cartridge into the ValueLoader,
make sure the write-protect switch on the front of the cartridge is
positioned as desired:
• Slide the switch to the
left to write-protect the cartridge. A small
orange rectangle is visible, indicating the cartridge is write-protected.
• Slide the switch to the
right to allow the ValueLoader to write data to
the cartridge. The lock icon on the switch indicates that the cartridge
is write-enabled.
Indicator
Write protect
switch
Maintaining
Cartridges 2
Write protected
Write enabled
To ensure the longest possible life for all of your tape cartridges, follow
these guidelines:
• Do not drop or strike a cartridge. Excessive shock can displace the
tape leader, making the cartridge unusable and possibly damaging
the ValueLoader.
• Store your tape cartridges in their storage cases.
• Do not expose your tape cartridges to direct sunlight or sources of
heat, including portable heaters and heating ducts.
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Operating the ValueLoader
Cleaning the Tape Drive
• The operating temperature range for cartridges is 10° C to 40° C
(50° F to 104° F). The storage temperature range is 16° C to 32° C
(60° F to 90° F). Always store your tape cartridges in their storage
cases.
• If a cartridge has been exposed to temperatures outside the ranges
specified above, stabilize the cartridge at room temperature for the
same amount of time it was exposed to the temperatures or 24 hours,
whichever is less.
• Store your tape cartridges in a dust-free environment in which
relative humidity is always between 20% and 80% (noncondensing).
The ideal relative humidity is 40% ± 20%.
• Do not place tape cartridges near sources of electromagnetic energy
or strong magnetic fields, such as computer monitors, electric motors,
speakers, or X-ray equipment. Exposure to electromagnetic energy or
magnetic fields can destroy data on cartridges.
• Place identification labels only in the slide-in slot on the front of the
cartridge.
Cleaning the Tape Drive 2
When the Clean Drive LED is on, the ValueLoader’s tape drive needs to
be cleaned. An illuminated
(
!) in the inventory display may also indicate that the tape drive needs to
be cleaned. Cleaning typically takes several minutes, during which the
Ready LED blinks.
Each cleaning cartridge has an approximate life of 20 cleanings. The
cleaning cartridge includes a label with 20 small boxes printed on it.
Always place a check mark in a box each time you use the cartridge to
clean the drive. Replace the cleaning cartridge when all boxes are
checked.
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Media Attention LED or an exclamation point
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