Quantum 7100GUID User Manual

Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library

Operator’s Guide

6241102-02

Ver. 2, Rel. 2

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Contents

Preface ix

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

Overview .................................................................................................1

Library Numbering Conventions..................................................3

Operator Accessible Components........................................................6

Control Panel....................................................................................6

Load Port...........................................................................................8

Front Door .......................................................................................10

Storage Array Door........................................................................11

Drive Access Door .........................................................................12

Rear Panel .......................................................................................13

Chapter 2 Operating the Library 15

Operating Procedures..........................................................................15

Applying Power to the Library....................................................15

Placing the Library Online............................................................16

Taking the Library Offline............................................................16

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Removing Power from the Library .............................................16

Working With Tape Cartridges...................................................17

Turning the Interior Light On or Off...........................................2 2

Using the Control Panel Menus .........................................................23

Entering Menu Mode ....................................................................23

Menu Navigation...........................................................................24

Performing Library Diagnostics ..................................................27

Setting the Library SCSI Address................................................29

Setting a Tape Drive SCSI Address.............................................30

Defining the Library Power-Up State .........................................33

Enabling/Disabling the Auto Clean Option..............................34

Enabling/Disabling the Retries Option......................................35

Enabling/Disabling the Auto Load Option...............................36

Setting the Status Display Area Language.................................37

Adjusting the Status Display Area Contrast..............................38

Cleaning a Drive.............................................................................40

Displaying the Library’s Actuator Status...................................41

Performing an Inventory ..............................................................43

Enabling/Disabling 4/52 Identity Mode ...................................44

Chapter 3 Operator Troubleshooting 47

Status Messages ....................................................................................47

Other Problems.....................................................................................49

Appendix A Regulatory Statements 51

FCC Statement ......................................................................................51

Industry Canada (Digital Apparatus) ...............................................52

Notice for USA and Canada Only......................................................53

Laser Statement.....................................................................................54

Battery Statement..................................................................................55

Glossary 57

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Index 61

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Figures

Figure 1 Library..................................................................................2

Figure 2 100 Cartridge Model...........................................................4

Figure 3 68 Cartridge Model.............................................................5

Figure 4 Control Panel.......................................................................6

Figure 5 Load Port..............................................................................9

Figure 6 Front Door..........................................................................10

Figure 7 Storage Array Door ..........................................................11

Figure 8 Drive Access Door............................................................12

Figure 9 Rear Panel ..........................................................................13

Figure 10 Bar Code Label on a Tape Cartridge..............................17

Figure 11 Inserting and Removing Tapes.......................................18

Figure 12 Tape Cartridge Orientation.............................................21

Figure 13 Turning the Interior Light On/Off.................................23

Figure 14 Menu Structure .................................................................25

Figure 15 Menu Navigation Example .............................................26

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Tables

Table 1 Controls on the Control Panel...........................................7

Table 2 Default Tape Drive SCSI Address..................................30

Table 3 Tape Drive Locations .......................................................32

Table 4 Tape Drive Locations .......................................................41

Table 5 Status Messages.................................................................48

Table 6 Other Problems .................................................................49

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Tables

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The Quantum|ATL 7100 Series library (library) is the automated
storage and retrieval component of an automated tape library
system. It contains up to seven tape drives and is capable of storing
a maximum of 96 tape cartridges in a Fixed Storage Array (FSA).
An operator-accessible load port at the front of the lib rary can hold
an additional four tape cartridges for a maximum total of 100.

Audience

Purpose

This document was written for operators of the library.

This document provides information about the library including:

• Installing the library

• Basic library operations

• Operator commands

• Service commands

• Troubleshooting

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Preface

Notational
Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Caution: Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment

and are included to prevent damage to equipment.

Note: Notes emphasize important information related to the

main topic.

Warning: Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal

safety and are included to prevent injury.

This manual uses the following:

• Right side of the library — Refers to the right side as you face
the component being described.

• Left side of the library — Refers to the left side as you face the
component being described.

• b — All binary numbers are succeeded by “b.”

• h — All hexadecimal numbers are succeeded by “h.”

• Error or attention conditions are represented in parenthesis

that translate as follows:
(SK=S ASC=AA ASCQ=QQ)
where:

S — hexadecimal sense key value
AA — hexadecimal additional sense code
QQ — hexadecimal additional sense code qualifier

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Related
Documents

Documents related to the library are shown below:

Document No Document Title Document Description

6241101 Quantum|ATL

7100 Series Library
Facilities Planning
and Installation
Guide

6241104 Quantum|ATL

7100 Series Library
Diagnostic Software
User’s Manual

6241105 Quantum|ATL

7100 Series Library
Software Interface
Guide

Note:

See applicable product manual for tape drive

Describes facility preparation
and provides the procedures
for first-time installation of
the library.

Provides procedures for
installing and using the
Quantum|ATL 7100 Series
Diagnostic Software.

For software engineers and
programmers developing
applications to control the
Quantum|ATL 7100 Series
library.

information.

SCSI-2 Specification 0

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
[phone] or [phone]

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Contacts

Quantum|ATL company contacts are listed below.

Quantum|ATL Corporate Headquarters 0

To order documentation on the library or other products contact:

Quantum|ATL
P.O. Box 57100
Irvine, CA 92619-7100
[phone]
[phone]

Technical Publications 0

To comment on existing documentation send e-mail to:

[e-mail]

Visit the Quantum|ATL home page at:

http://www.atlp.com

0

Customer Support

The Quantum|ATL Customer Support Department provides a
24-hour help desk that can be reached at:

North/South America: [phone] or

[phone]

Asia/Pacific Rim: (Internat ional Code)

[phone]

Europe/Middle East/Africa: (International Code)

[phone]

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Send faxes for the Customer Support Department to:

North/South America: [phone]
Asia/Pacific Rim: (International Code)

[phone]

Europe/Middle East/Africa: (International Code)

[phone]

Send e-mail for the Customer Support Department to:

Preface

North/South America:

[e-mail]

Asia/Pacific Rim: [e-mail]
Europe/Middle East/Africa: [e-mail]

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Chapter 1

1Introduction

This chapter contains a brief description of the Quantum|ATL
7100 Series library (library) and each of the operator-accessible
components.

Overview 1

The library is an automated tape storage and retrieval system (see

figure 1

storing a maximum of 96 tape cartridges in a Fixed Storage Array
(FSA). An operator-accessible load port at the front of the library
can hold an additional four tape cartridges for a maximum total of

100.

). It accomodates up to seven tape drives and is capable of

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Overview

Figure 1 Library

Fixed Storage Array (FSA)
(96 cartridge bins)

Load port (open)

(4 additional cartridges

Control
Panel

Door
handle

)

Gripping mechanism
(gripper)

Vertical carriage

Horizontal carriage

(Left-side cosmetic panel removed)

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Tape drives (7)

(Front)

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Overview

A host computer communicates with the library through a SCSI
interface using the SCSI-2 medium changer command set. In a
typical operation, the robotics receive a command from the host
computer to transfer a tape cartridge from one FSA component to
another (storage bin, tape drive, and load port). To transfer a
cartridge, a gripping mechanism aligns itself with the designated
tape cartridge and “picks” it from the FSA component. It then
moves and aligns itself with the designated location within the
FSA and “places” the tape cartridge.

Library Numbering Conventions

All FSA components (storage bins, load port bins, and t ape drives)

1

are numered. Figure 2

shows the numbering convention for the
“100 cartridge model”. This numbering convention is used in the
diagnostic software and the library menu mode, which is viewed
in the status display area of the control panel.

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Overview

Figure 2 100
Cartridge Model

Fixed Storage Array
(FSA) bins

Bin 0
Bin 1

Bin 2
Bin 3

Bin 4

Bin 5
Bin 6

Bin 7

Bin 8

Bin 9

Bin 10

Bin 11

Bin 12

Bin 13

Bin 14
Bin 15

Bin 16
Bin 17
Bin 18

Bin 19

Bin 20

Bin 21

Bin 22

Bin 23

Bin 24
Bin 25
Bin 26

Bin 27
Bin 28

Bin 29
Bin 30
Bin 31

Bin 32
Bin 33

Bin 34

Bin 35

Bin 36
Bin 37
Bin 38
Bin 39

Bin 40

Bin 41

Bin 42

Bin 43

Bin 44

Bin 45
Bin 46

Bin 47

Bin 48
Bin 49

Bin 50
Bin 51
Bin 52

Bin 53

Bin 54
Bin 55
Bin 56

Bin 57

Bin 58

Bin 59

Bin 60
Bin 61

Bin 62

Bin 63

Bin 64
Bin 65
Bin 66

Bin 67
Bin 68
Bin 69
Bin 70

Bin 71

Bin 72

Bin 73

Bin 74

Bin 75

Bin 76
Bin 77
Bin 78
Bin 79

Bin 80

Bin 81

Bin 82

Bin 83

Bin 84

Bin 85
Bin 86

Bin 87

Bin 88

Bin 89

Bin 90

Bin 91
Bin 92
Bin 93

Bin 94
Bin 95

Bin 0
Bin 1
Bin 2
Bin 3

Drive 0

Drive 1

Drive 2

Drive 3

Drive 4

Drive 5

Drive 6

Load port bins

Tape dr iv e s

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Figure 3 68 Cartridge
Model

FSA bins

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Overview

Figure 3 shows the numbering convention for the “68 cartridge

model”.

Load port bins

Bin 0
Bin 1
Bin 2
Bin 3

Tape dr ives

Bin 0
Bin 1
Bin 2
Bin 3
Bin 4
Bin 5
Bin 6
Bin 7
Bin 8
Bin 9
Bin 10
Bin 11
Bin 12
Bin 13
Bin 14
Bin 15

Bin 16
Bin 17
Bin 18
Bin 19
Bin 20
Bin 21
Bin 22
Bin 23
Bin 24
Bin 25
Bin 26
Bin 27
Bin 28
Bin 29
Bin 30
Bin 31

Bin 32
Bin 33
Bin 34
Bin 35
Bin 36
Bin 37
Bin 38
Bin 39
Bin 40
Bin 41
Bin 42
Bin 43
Bin 44
Bin 45
Bin 46
Bin 47

Bin 48
Bin 49
Bin 50
Bin 51
Bin 52
Bin 53
Bin 54
Bin 55
Bin 56
Bin 57
Bin 58
Bin 59
Bin 60
Bin 61
Bin 62
Bin 63

Drive 0

Drive 1

Drive 2

Drive 3

Drive 4

Drive 5

Drive 6

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Operator Accessible Components

Operator Accessible Components 1

Control Panel 1

Figure 4 Control
Panel

The control panel (figure 4

) is located on the right side at the front

of the library. Its features are described in table 1

Control panel

Status display area
(16 characters/2 lines)

FAULT

.

STANDBY

OPEN CLOSE

STOP

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SELECT

Scrolling buttons

(Up {↑} and down {↓})

Table 1 Controls on
the Control Panel

Control Library Function

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OPEN

(load port)

OPEN button opens the load port door providing access to the four

The
loading bins. When pressed, the following occurs:

1. Park the robotics (green indicator blinks).

2. Unlock and open the load port door (green indicator illuminated).

3. Lock the load port door in the open position (green indicator off).

CLOSE

(load port)

CLOSE button closes the load port door. When pressed, the

The
following occurs:

1. Park the robotics (red indicator blinks) .

2. Unlock the door (red indicator illuminated).

3. The operator closes the door (red indicator illuminated).

4. The library locks the door in the closed position (red indicator off).

STANDBY The STANDBY button toggles the library between online mode and

standby mode.
On-line mode —normal operation, the red indicator is Off.
Standby mode — host communications are disabled, the control panel

menu mode is available, the diagnostic port on the rear panel (

DIAG) is

active, and the red indicator is On. If chosen during a transfer operation,
the library completes the operation before sta ndby mode is active (the
red indicator blinks during the completion of the transfer).

STOP

SELECT

↑↓

The STOP button removes power to the robotic equipment (red indicator
illuminates). Pressing the button again restores power to the robitics (red
indicator off).

With the library in STANDBY mode, pressing the

SELECT button

activates the menu mode. In menu mode, a menu appears in the bottom
line of the status display area (SDA). An operator then uses the

↑ and ↓

buttons to scroll menu options in the SDA. When the desired menu
option is displayed, the operator then chooses the SELECT button.

For detailed procedures on using the menu mode, see Chapter 3,

Operator Troubleshooting

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Operator Accessible Components

Control Library Function

FAULT

(Indicator)

Status Display
Area

Load Port 1

The FAULT indicator illuminates when the library has an error condition.
The SDA displays the name of the error condition. For a listing and
detailed description of all status messages shown in the SDA, see chapter
3, Operator Troubleshooting

This is a 16-character, 2-line liquid crystal display (LCD) display. It
displays status messages that describe the operating state of the library. It
also displays menu options when the library is in menu mode.

.

The load port is located at the front of the library above and to the
left of the control panel (see figure 1
and/or remove up to four tape cartridges (see table 1

). It allows an operator to insert

for a

description of the lo ad port buttons).
To load/remove cartridges, press the OPEN button. When the

indicator stops blinking, the load port door opens and allowing the
operator to insert tape cartridges. To close , press the

CLOSE button

and push the door to the closed position.

Caution:

You must release the CLOSE button before pushing
the load port door closed.

For the unload operation, the gripper places tape cartridges in the
load port bins. Looking through the view port, the operator will be
able to decide if an unload operation is necessary. Pressing the

OPEN button automatically opens the door allowing the operator

to remove the tape cartridge(s).

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Figure 5 Load Port

Chapter 1 Introduction

Operator Accessible Components

Load port (closed)

(View port)

Load port (open)

Cartridge

(Closes to left)

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Front Door 1

Figure 6 Front Door

The front door accesses the library interior for manually loading/
unloading tape cartridges (typically done by field service
engineers during maintenance procedures). For safety purposes,
an interlock switch removes power from the robotics equipment
when the door is opened.

Always press the STANDBY button to open any library door. Do
not open until the

System Off-line is then displayed on the SDA.

STANDBY indicator blinks , then becom es solid.

Front door (open)

Handle

Interlock
switch

(open to right)

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Operator Accessible Components

Storage Array Door

Figure 7 Storage
Array Door

The storage array door is used for bulk loading and unloading of

1

cartridges (see figure 7

). For safety purposes, an interlock switch
removes power from the robotics equipment when the door is
opened.

Always press the STANDBY button to open any library door. The

FAULT indicator flashes until the current command is completed.

Wait until the

STANDBY indicator is on solid and System Off-line is

displayed before opening the door.

Storage array door

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Operator Accessible Components

Drive Access Door

Figure 8 Drive Access
Door

The drive access door (see figure 8

1

service engineers and is not normally used by operators . For safety

) is intended for use by field

purposes, an interlock switch removes power from the robotics
equipment when the door is opened.

Always press the STANDBY button to open any library door. The

FAULT indicator flashes until the current command is completed.

Wait until the

STANDBY indicator is on solid and System Off-line is

displayed before opening the door.

Drive access door

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Operator Accessible Components

Rear Panel 1

Figure 9 Rear Panel

The rear panel of the library contains the AC power switch, AC
power receptacle and the communication ports for the host, tape
drives and diagnostic PC (see figure 9

). The operator’s only
responsibility concerning the rear panel is to verify the cables are
properly connected and to turn library power on or off with the
AC power switch.

DIAG (RS-232 diagnostic port)

SCSI ports
(port 8 at top,
port 1 at bottom)

AC power receptacle
and power switch

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Chapter 2

2Operating the Library

This chapter describes the following basic library features:

• Operating procedures

• Adding or removing tape cartridges

• Using the control panel

Operating Procedures 2

Applying Power to the Library

To apply power to the library:

2

1 Verify the foll owing:

• Front door and load port are closed

• All outer panels are attached

• All back panel connections are secured

2 At the back panel, set the AC power switch to the I (on)

position.

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Operating Procedures

3 After several seconds, verify that SDA shows System On-line.

Note: System On-line is only displayed if the library power-

up state is configured for

Off-line

is displayed.

On-line. Otherwise, System

Placing the Library Online

Taking the Library Offline

Removing Power from the Library

To place the library online:

2

1 With the library power applied and the SDA showing System

Off-line

2 Verify that System On-line is displayed in the SDA.

, press the control panel STANDBY button.

To take the library offline:

2

1 With the library power applied and the SDA showing System

On-line, press the control panel

2 The library robotics will stop after completing the current

STANDBY button.

command(s). Verify that System Off-line is displayed in the
SDA.

To remove power from the library:

2

1 Press the control panel STANDBY button. The library robotics

will stop after completing the current command(s). Verify that
System Off-line is displayed in the SDA.

2 At the rear panel, set the AC power switch to the O (off)

position.

Caution: Always leave library power off for at least 15

seconds before turning the power on again.

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Operating Procedures

Worki ng With Tape Cartridges

Figure 10 Bar Code
Label on a Tape
Cartridge

Applying Bar Code Labels to Cartridges 2

2

A bar code label is the identification for the cartridge. Apply a bar
code label to all cartridges used in the library. When applying:

• Only use the bar code labels provided with the library.

• Apply the bar code label to the front face (see figure 10

Bar code label

Adding Tape Cartridges Through the Load Port 2

Note: Enable the auto load option before performing this task

(see Enabling/Disabling the Auto Load Option
page 36).

).

on

Caution: DO NOT USE CompacTape I, CompacTape IIor

CompacTape IIIXT tape cartridges in this library.

Caution: Examine all cartridges before adding them to the

library. Look for label stock or f oreign mate rial that
may be clinging to the cartridges.

To add a tape cartridge through the load port:

1 Verify that each cartridge has a bar code label.

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Operating Procedures

2 Press the load port OPEN button and verify the indicator

3 With the load port door open, place the ta pe cartridge( s) in any

4 Press the load port CLOSE button.

begins blinking. (It may take several seconds for the load port
door to automatically open.)

Caution: Mechanical hazards could be exposed when the

load port is partially open or closed. Do not
attempt to insert hands or fingers into the load
port opening at any time.

available bin (see figure 11

Caution: The load port door is locked in the open position.

You must press the

).

CLOSE button before

attempting to close the load port door.

Figure 11 Inserting
and Removing Tapes

5 When the CLOSE indicator is steadily lit, push the load port

door closed. (The library will lock the door.)

Tape cartridge

Bar code label

opens to right/

closes to left

Load port

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Operating Procedures

Removing Tape Cartridges from the Load Port 2

To remove a tape cartridge from the load port:

Note: Use the view port to determine if the load port contains

tape cartridges to be removed.

1 When tape cartridges are ready to be removed, press the load

port

OPEN button and verify the indicator is blinking. (It may

be several seconds before the load port door automatically
opens.)

Warning: Mechanical hazards could be exposed when the

load port is partially open or closed. Do not
attempt to insert hands or fingers into the load
port opening at any time.

2 Remove the tape cartridge(s) from the load port bin(s).
3 Press the load port CLOSE button.

Caution: The load port door is locked in the open position.

You must press the

CLOSE button before

attempting to close the load port door.

4 When the CLOSE indicator is steadily lit, push the load port

door closed. The library locks the door.

Bulk Loading or Unloading of Cartridges 2

It is recommended to add or remove tape cartridges from the
library using the load port. However, there may be situations (such
as initial loading of the l ibr ary) whe n you n eed to load or unload a

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Operating Procedures

large number of cartridges. In this situation, you can load or
unload the cartridges through the storage array door.

Caution: DO NOT USE CompacTape I, CompacTape IIor

To bulk load or unload cartridges through the storage array door:

1 If loading cartridges, verify all cartridges have a bar code label.

2 If the library is powered on, press the control panel STANDBY

3 Open the storage array door.

CompacTape IIIXT tape cartridges in this library.

Note: Use the bar code labels provided with the library.

button. The library robotics will stop after completing the
current command(s). Verify that System Off-line is displayed
in the SDA.

4 Unload and/or load tape cartridges in the bins. When loading

a cartridge, insert the cartridge in the proper orientation (see

figure 10

, bar code label facing out and on the left side).

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Figure 12 Tape
Cartridge Orientation

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5 When finished, close the storage array door.
6 Press the control panel STANDBY button, and verify that

Note: The load port bins are keyed to ensure that tape

cartridges are inserted in the proper orientation.
Fixed storage array bins inside the library, however,
are not keyed, and you MUST ensure that cartridges
are loaded in the proper orientation.

System On-line is displayed in the SDA.

Turning the Interior Light On or Off

The library is normally shipped with the interior light set to the On
position. Use the following procedure to turn the interior light on

2

or off.

Note: The interior light bulb is not an operator-replaceable

item. If the light bulb needs replacement, notify your
field service engineer.

1 Press the control panel STANDBY button. The library robotics

will stop after completing the current command(s). Verify that
System Off-line is displayed in the SDA.

2 Open the front door by pulling the door towards you. (The

door opens to your right.)

3 Reach through the front door and set the light switch on the far

side of the light to the desired position (see figure 13

4 Close and latch the library front door.
5 Press the control panel STANDBY button, and verify that

System On-line is displayed in the SDA.

).

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Figure 13 T ur nin g th e
Interior Light On/Off

Power

switch

Chapter 2 Operating the Library

Using the Control Panel Menus

Interior light

(opens to right)

Using the Control Panel Menus 2

Entering Menu Mode

To enter menu mode:

2

1 Press the control panel STANDBY button, and verify the SDA

displays System Off-line.

2 Press the SELECT button to enter menu mode. Verify the

following is displayed in the SDA:

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Using the Control Panel Menus

Menu:

Configuration

Menu Navigation 2

In menu mode, the Status Display Area (SDA) displays two lines:

Line 1

Line 2

The upper line (line 1) of the display is passive. It shows the name
of the current menu or submenu.

The lower line (line 2) is the active line and shows the items that
can be selected from the current menu. Each item on the menu is
either a submenu or a function.

When you press the “up arrow” (↑) and “down arrow” (↓) buttons,
line 2 scrolls through the options available for the current menu.
When you press the

SELECT button, the submenu or function

displayed on line 2 is selected or executed.
There is an Exit option at the end of each menu, submenu and

option list. When you select

Exit, you are returned to the previous

menu.
The overall structure the menus is shown in figure 14.

Figure 15 is an example of menu navigation. It shows the

commands and associated SDA displays involved in changing the

“Auto Clean” option from “Disabled” (factory default) to
“Enabled.”

Exiting Menu Mode 2

There are two ways to exit from menu mode:

• Conventional method

• Fast method

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Figure 14 Menu
Structure

Chapter 2 Operating the Library

Using the Control Panel Menus

Main Menu

Configuration

Inquiry
SCSI Address
Power-Up State
Num of Drives
Auto Clean
Retries
Auto Load
Language
Set View
Auto Inventory
No Barcode Scan
Emulate Exabyte
4/52 Identity
Temperature Det
Exit Menu

Drive Control

Unload
Clean
Exit Menu

Calibration

Cal All
Cal Storage
Cal Drives
Cal Load Port
Exit Menu

System Test Robot Control Diagnostics

Random Shuffle
Random /No Scan
Pick Each Bin

Pick All
Report Results
Exit Menu

Empty Load Port
Pick Bin
Pick Drive
Place Bin
Place Drive
Barcode Bin
Barcode Drive
Exit Menu

Home All
Selftest All
Status Actuator
Move Actuator
Inventory
Exercise All
Exit Menu

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Figure 15 Menu
Navigation Example

Main menu function
“Configuration”

Submenu function

“Auto Clean”

“<” (less than sign)

indicates feature is
active

Status Display

Menu:

Configuration

Menu: Configurati

Inquiry

SCSI Address..

Power-Up State

Num of Drives..

Menu: Configurati

Auto Clean..

Menu: Auto Cle an

Enabled

Menu: Enabled

..Working..

SUCCESS

Menu: Auto Cle an

Enabled<

Switch

SELECT — Select the “Configuration” menu

Ø — Bypass the “Inquiry” submenu
Ø — Bypass the “SCSI Address” submenu
Ø — Bypass the “Power-Up State” submenu
Ø — Bypass the “Num of Drives” submenu

SELECT — Choose the “Auto Clean” submenu

SELECT — Select the “Enabled” Option

— The SDA displays the status

“SUCCESS” when the function is
finished.

— Press the

SELECT button simultaneously to exit
the menu mode or use them separately
to navigate to the Exi t or a nother
function.

Description

↑ or↓ button and the

Exiting from Menu Mode: Conventional Method 2

Use the ↑ and ↓ buttons to navigate to an Exit option, then press
the

SELECT button. This takes you one level up in the menu

hierarchy.

1 Continue until the f ollowing is displayed in the SDA.

Menu:

Exit

2 Press SELECT to exit menu mode.

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Exiting from menu mode: fast method 2

1 If the results of an operation are displayed in the SDA, press

the

↑ or ↓ button to clear the SDA.

Note: If the results of an operation are displayed in the

SDA, the quick method of exiting menu mode is not
available until the results are cleared.

2 From anywhere in the menus, press the SELECT button and the

↑ or ↓ button simultaneously.

Performing Library Diagnostics

The Diagnostics menu has options available to:

2

• Home all actuators in the library (Home All)

• Command the library to perform a self-test (Selftest All)

• Display the library actuator status (Status Actuators)

• Display the library sensor status (Status Sensor)

• Command a robotic actuator to move (Move Actuator)

• Perform a library inventory (Inventory)

• Exercise the library robotic actuators (Exercise All)

This section only describes how to use the Diagnostics menu
option for performing a self-test to verify proper configuration and
operation of the library. For a description of other Diagnostic menu
options, refer to the Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Field Service Manual.

Note: As an alternate method of testing the library, you can use

the Diagnostic Software Package (DSP). Refer to the

Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Diagnostic Soft ware
User’s Manual for more information about the DSP.

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Performing a Library Self-Test 2

This option performs a complete self-test of the library.

1 Press and release the control panel STANDBY button, and

2 To enter menu mode, press and release the SELECT button.

3 Press the ↓ button until Diagnostics is displayed in the SDA:

4 Press the SELECT button to select the Diagnostics menu. Verify

verify the SDA shows Off-line.

Verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:

Configuration..

Menu:

Diagnostics..

the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Diagnostics

Home All

5 Press the ↓ button until Selfte st All is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Diagnostics

Selftest All

6 Press the SELECT button. The following is displayed in the

SDA:

Menu:Selftest Al

..WORKING..

7 The self-test should take several seconds to complete. If the

self-test completes successfully, the following is displayed in
the SDA:

Menu:Selftest Al

SUCCESS

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Setting the Library SCSI Address

The SCSI address of the library can be set using the SCSI Address/

2

Robotics submenus.

Note: The default SCSI address for the library is 0 (zero).

Note: SCSI address 7 is typically reserved for the host

controller.

1 Enter the menu mode.
2 Press the SELECT button to choose the Configuration menu

and verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Configuration

Inquiry

3 Press the ↓ button once time to bypass the Inquiry menu and

verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Configuration

SCSI Address

4 Press the SELECT button to choose the SCSI Address submenu

and verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:SCSI Address

Robotics

5 Press the SELECT button to choose the Robotics submenu and

verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Robotics

SCSI ID 0

6 Use the ↑ and ↓ buttons to navigate to the SCSI ID number for

the library.

7 With the proper SCSI ID number displ ayed on line 2, press the

SELECT button.

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8 Exit the menu mode.

Note: After changing the SCSI address of the library, one of

two things must happen to set the new SCSI ID: the
host controller must issue a “SCSI Bus Reset,” or the
library must be powered off and on again.

Setting a Tape Drive SCSI Address

Table 2 Default Tape
Drive SCSI Address

The SCSI Address/ Drive function is used to set the SCSI address
of tape drives in the library. The library ships with the tape drives

2

configured as shown in table 2

SCSI Address Drive Number Physical Location

10 top drive
21 second drive
3 2 third drive
43 fourth drive
5 4 fifth drive
65 sixth drive
1 (second bus) 6 bottom drive

Note:

SCSI address 7 is typically reserved for the host

.

controller.

To change the SCSI addresses of the drives in the library:

1 Enter the menu mode.

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2 Press the SELECT button to c hoose the C onfigurat ion menu

and verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Configuration

Inquiry

3 Use the ↓ button to bypass the Inquiry menu and verify the

following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Configuration

SCSI Address

4 Press the SELECT button again to choose SCSI Address and

verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:SCSI Addres

Robotics

5 Use the ↓ button to bypass the Robotics submenu and verify

the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:SCSI Addres

Drive 0

6 Use the ↑ and ↓ buttons to select the proper drive number to

set or change (see table 3

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Table 3 Tape Drive
Locations

Tape Drive Number Physical Location

Drive 0 top drive
Drive 1 second drive
Drive 2 third drive
Drive 3 fourth drive
Drive 4 fifth drive
Drive 5 sixth drive
Drive 6 bottom drive

7 With the proper drive number displayed on line 2, press the

SELECT button and verify the following is displayed in the

SDA:

Menu:Drive 0

SCSI ID 0

8 Use the ↑ and ↓ buttons to navigate to the SCSI ID for the

selected drive.

9 With the proper SCSI ID displayed on line 2, press SELECT.

10 Exit the menu mode.
11 After changing the SCSI address of the drives, do one of the

following to set the new SCSI ID:

• Run the Reset Drives command from the Diagnostic
Software Package.

• Issue a “SCSI Bus Reset” from the host controller.

• Power the library off and on again.

Caution:

If you turn the library power off and then on
again, be sure to leave the power off for at least
15 seconds before turning power back on.

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Defining the Library Power-Up State

The condition of the library after power-up, self-tests and
initialization can be def ined as eith er On-l ine or standby (Off- line).

2

The default is On-line.
To change the power-up state:

1 Enter the menu mode.
2 Press the SELECT button to choose the Configuration menu

and verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Configuration

Inquiry

3 Use the ↓ button to bypass the Inquiry menu and verify the

following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Configuration

Power-Up State

4 Press the SELECT button to choose the Power-Up State menu

and verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Power-Up State

On-line<

Note:

System On-line is the default. If you want to change
the power-up state to standby, proceed to step 5.
Otherwise, exit the menu mode.

5 Use the ↓ button to bypass the System On-line option and

verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Power-Up State

Standby<

6 With the desired option displayed on line 2, press the SELECT

button.

7 Exit the menu mode.

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Enabling/Disabling the Auto Clean Option

2

The automatic drive cleaning feature has two modes of drive
cleaning support:

• Auto clean enabled

• Auto clean disabled

In disabled mode, drive cleaning is enabled by the System
Administrator at the host computer. Although the library unit will
internally track cleaning tape cartridge movement and use, the
library unit provides no cleaning support in this mode. The host is
responsible for all cleaning functions, such as detecting when a
drive requires cleaning, tracking and selecting cleaning tape
cartridges, initiating media movement of the cleaning tape
cartridge to the drive and determining when a cleaning tape
cartridge has been “used up.”

With auto clean enabled, the library monitors each drive’s status to
determine when a drive requires cleaning and initiates action
when that determination is made. The library selects an available
cleaning tape cartridge, handles media movement of the cleaning
tape cartridge to and from the drive and supervises the cleaning
operation in the drive. The library tracks cleaning tape cartridges
within the library, monitors cleaning tape cartridge use and
determines when a cleaning tape cartridge has been “used up.” A
“used up” cleaning tape cartridge is exported to the load port
under control of the library.

The library is shipped with automatic drive cleaning disabled.
To enable or disable the auto clean option:

1 Enter the menu mode.
2 Press the SELECT button to choose the Configuration menu

and verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Configuration

Inquiry

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3 Use the ↓ button to bypass the Inquiry, SCSI Address, and

Power-Up State menus and verify the following i s displa yed in
the SDA:

Menu:Configuration

Auto Clean

4 With Auto Clean displayed on line 2 of the SDA, press the

SELECT button and verify the following is displayed in the

SDA:

Menu:Auto Clean

Enabled

5 With the desired option displayed on line 2, press the SELECT

button.

6 Exit the menu mode.

Enabling/Disabling the Retries Option

2

When the retries option is enabled, the library attempts to recover
from internal anomalies to complete a host command.

1 Enter the menu mode.
2 Press the SELECT button to choose the Configuration menu.
3 Verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Configuration

Inquiry

4 Use the ↓ button to bypass the Inquiry, SCSI Address, Power-

Up State and Auto Clean menus and verify the following is
displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Configuration

Retries

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5 With Retries displayed on line 2 of the SDA, press the SELECT

button and verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Retries

Enabled

Enabling/Disabling the Auto Load Option

2

Note:

Retries Ena bled is the default. If you want to disable
this feature, proceed to step 6. Otherwise, exit the
menu mode.

6 Use the ↓ button to bypass the Enabled option and verify the

following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Retries

Disabled

7 With the desired option displayed on line 2, press the SELECT

button.

8 Exit the menu mode.

The auto load option allows the operator to l oad cartridges into the
fixed storage array without any intervention from the host
controller. When this option is enabled, the library automatically
finds bins in the FSA for cartridges that are placed in the load port.
If no bin locations are available in the FSA, the cartridges are left in
the load port bin and an error message is displayed on the control
panel SDA.

The default for the auto load option is disabled.
To change the auto load setting:

1 Enter the menu mode.
2 Press the SELECT button to choose the Configuration menu.
3 Verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Configurati

Inquiry

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4 Use the ↓ button to bypass the Inquiry, SCSI Address, Power-

Up State, Number of Drives, Auto Clean, and Retries menus
and verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Configurati

Auto Load

5 With Auto Load displayed on line 2 of the SDA, press the

SELECT button and verify the following is displayed in the
SDA:

Menu:Auto Load

Disabled

Setting the Status Display Area Language

Note:

Auto Load Disabled is the default. If you want to
enable this feature,

proceed to step 6. Otherwise, exit

the menu mode.

6 Use the ↓ button to bypass the Enabled option and verify the

following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Auto Load

Enabled

7 With the desired option displayed on line 2, press the SELECT

button.

8 Exit the menu mode.

The language of text displayed in the status dis play area (SDA) c an
be set to a ny of the following:

2

• English (default)

• Francais

• Deutsch

• Espanol

• Italiano

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To change the SDA language:

1 Enter the menu mode.
2 Press the SELECT button to choose the Configuration menu.
3 Verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

4 Use the ↓ button to bypass the Inquiry, SCSI Address, Power-

5 With Language displayed on line 2 of the SDA, press the

Menu:Configurati

Inquiry

Up State, Auto Clean, Retries and Auto Load sub-menus and
verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Configurati

Language

SELECT button and verify the following is displayed in the
SDA:

Menu:Language

English

6 Use the ↑ and ↓ buttons to navigate to the desired language.
7 With the desired language displayed on line 2, press the

SELECT button.

8 Exit the menu mode.

Adjusting the Status Display Area Contrast

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1 Enter the menu mode.

2

2 Press the SELECT button to choose the Configuration menu.
3 Verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Configurati

Inquiry

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4 Use the ↓ button to bypass the Inquiry, SCSI Address, Power-

Up State, Auto Clean, Retries, Auto Load, and Language sub
menus and verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Configurati

Set View

5 With Set View displayed on line 2 of the SDA, press the

SELECT button and verify the following is displayed in the
SDA:

Menu:Set View

Contrast 9

6 Use the ↑ and ↓ buttons to navigate to the desired contrast.
7 With the desired contrast displayed on line 2, press the

SELECT button.

8 Exit the menu mode.

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Cleaning a Drive 2

You can use the drive clean option to clean a drive when
autocleaning is disabled or additional cleaning is required for a
drive (see Enabling/Disabling the Auto Clean Option

on page 34

for a description of the auto clean option.

1 Enter the menu mode.
2 Use the ↓ button to bypass the Configuration menu and verify

the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:

Drive Control

3 Press the SELECT button to choose the Drive Control menu.
4 Verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Dr i v e C o nt r

Unload

5 Use the ↓ button to bypass the Unload submenu. Verify the

following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Dr i v e C o nt r

Clean

6 Press the SELECT button to choose the Clean sub-menu and

verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Clean

Drive 1

7 Use the ↑ and ↓ buttons to select the proper drive number (see

table 3

8 With the proper drive number displayed on line 2, press the

).

SELECT button and verify the following is displayed:

Menu:Drive n

..Working..

Where n = the number of the drive that you selected.

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9 When the following is displayed in the SDA, exit the menu

mode.

Menu:Clean

Drive n

Table 4 Tape Drive
Locations

Displaying the Library’s Ac tuator Status

Tape Drive Number Physical Location

Drive 0 top drive
Drive 1 second drive
Drive 2 third drive
Drive 3 fourth drive
Drive 4 fifth drive
Drive 5 sixth drive
Drive 6 bottom drive

This option reports the position of each of the four actuators
(horizontal, vertical, extension, gripper) in the library. You can use

2

this option to test for proper operation and tracking of each
actuator.

1 Enter the menu mode.
2 Use the ↓ button to bypass the Configuration, Drive Control,

Calibration, System Test, and Robot Control menus and verify
the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:

Diagnostics

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3 Press the SELECT button to choose the Diagnostics menu and

4 Press the ↓ button twice to bypass the Home All and Selftest

5 Use the ↑ and ↓ buttons to scroll to the function that you want

verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Diagnostics

Home All

All submenus. Then verify the following is displayed in the
SDA:

Menu:Diagnostics

Status Actuator

to display (Status Actuator or Status Sensor).

Note:

6 With the selection displayed on line 2, press the SELECT

Status Sensor is not currently supported.

button.

7 Use the ↑ and ↓ buttons to scroll through the (SDA line 2)

displays to review the information returned.

The following is an example for a status actuator:

Menu:Status Actu

1.51 11.8 3.25 C

1.51 = horizontal position

11.8 = vertical position

3.25 = extension position
c = gripper state-closed/open/unknown

8 When you have finished viewing the status of the library

sensors or actuators, exit the menu mode.

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Performing an Inventory

This feature allows you to perform an inventory of the cartridges

2

contained in the library. The inventory information is written to
system RAM.

Note: Inventory information is maintai ned in system RAM and

is not retained if the system power is removed.

To perform an inventory:

1 Enter the menu mode. Verify the following is displayed in the

SDA:

Menu:

Configuration..

2 Use the ↓ button until Diagnostics is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:

Diagnostics

3 Press the SELECT button to select the Diagnostics menu. Verify

the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Diagnostics

Home All

4 Press the ↓ button until the Inventory opti on on the Diagnosti c

menu is displayed:

Menu:Diagnostics

Inventory

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5 With Inventory displayed on line 2, press the SELECT button.

6 When the SDA returns to the previous menu as shown below

7 Press and release the ↑ or ↓ button to clear the display.
8 Press and release the ↑ or ↓ button and the SELECT button

Note: With a full library, the inventory takes less than three

minutes if all cartridges are properly bar code
labeled. The actual inventory time takes longer if the
library is not completely full or if any of the
cartridges are not properly labeled. When the library
is full of unlabeled cartridges, the inventory may take
over 27 minutes.

(i.e., inventory is complete), exit the menu mode.

Menu:Inventory

Success

simultaneously, and verify that System On-line or System Off­Line is displayed in the SDA.

Enabling/Disabling 4/52 Identity Mode

Some clients utilize host software specific to the Quantum|ATL

2

520 Series library. Enabling 4/52 Identity Mode allows the host to
interface with the Quantum|ATL 7100 Series library without
changing the host software.

Note:

The 4/52 Identity Mode configures to the
Quantum|ATL 7100 Series library to issue the same
inquiry string as the Quantum|ATL 520 Series library.
However, this is not a true “emulation” because the
Quantum|ATL 7100 Series library accomodates more
storage bins and tape drives than a Quantum|ATL 520
Series library. Some storage management software may
not be able to respond properly to a Quantum|ATL 7100
Series library in 4/52 Identity Mode. Check with your
software supplier for further information.

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To configure 4/52 Identity Mode:

1 Enter the menu mode.
2 Press the SELECT button to choose the Configuration menu.
3 Verify the following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Configurati

Inquiry

4 Press the ↓ button until 4/52 Identity is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:Configurati

4/52 Identity..

5 Press the SELECT button to select 4/52 Identity and verify the

following is displayed in the SDA:

Menu:4/52 Identi

Enabled

6 Use the ↑ and ↓ buttons to display the desired option

(Enabled, Disabled, or Exit Menu).

7 With the desired setting displayed on line 2, press the SELECT

button.

8 Exit the menu mode.

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Chapter 3

3Operator Troubleshooting

This chapter provides explanations of status messages displayed in
the control panel Status Display Area (SDA) as well as the
associated action necessary (if any) to rectify specific problems.

Status Messages 3

Table 5 lists of all status messages displayed in the SDA.
The status message column shows the two lines of the SDA. If

there is only one line of text in the message, it is displayed on line

1.
The description/action column provides a brief explanation of the

message and, where necessary, steps that you can take to resolve
any problem associated with the message.

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Status Messages

Table 5 Status
Messages

Status Message Description/Action

System On-line. The library is online and ready to communicate with the host

computer.

System Off-line. The library is offline and ready to accept commands from the

diagnostic PC (

DIAG port) or enter the control panel menu mode.

Going On-line...

Please Wait

.

Going Off-line...

Please Wait

.

The library is transitioning from offline to online but must complete
a command that is (currently) executing. When finished,

On-line

The library is transitioning from online to of fl ine but must complete
a command that is currently executing. When finished,

line

is displayed in the SDA.

is displayed in the SDA.

System

System Off-

System Power-Up. This is the first message displayed in the SDA when the library

power is cycled from off to on.

Initializing...

Wait for On-line

This is the second message displayed in the SDA , af ter System

Power-Up

the library successfully completes initialization,
displayed.

, when the library power is cycled from off to on. When

System On-line is

On-line Init Fail In the event of an initialization failure (library power has been cycled

from off to on), this message is dis p layed in the SDA following the

Initializing...Wait for On-line message. (When the library

successfully completes initialization,
the SDA.)

System On-line is displayed in

System Stopped The control panel STOP button was pressed.
System DoorOpen The library front door is open.

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Other Problems

Other Problems 3

In addition to the status messages described in table 6, there are
other problems that may occur. Some of the problems and the
steps to resolve them are listed in table 6

Note: Coordinate your troubleshooting efforts with the System

Administrator.

Note: For a problem not listed in table 6, notify your FSE.

Table 6 Other
Problems

Problem Resolution

.

A tape drive is not ejecting the
cartridges properly.

One or more cables are
disconnected from the ports
on the rear panel.

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Use the procedure described in the tape drive documentation
to remove the cartridge.

If the problem persists, notify your FSE.
Perform the procedure described in Removing Po wer from

the Library on page 16.

Reconnect the cables to the corresponding port on the rear
panel, figure 9

Perform the procedure described in Applying Power to the

Library on page 15.

on page 13.

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Appendix A

0Regulatory Statements

FCC Statement 0

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.

Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause
interference in which case the user at his own expense will be
required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference.

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Appendix A Regulatory Statements
Industry Canada (Digital Apparatus)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:

1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2 This device must acc ept any inte rference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Industry Canada (Digital Apparatus) 0

Referemce: Interference-Causing Equipment Standard, ICES-003
Issue 2

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la class e A respecte toutes l es exigences
du Reglément sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

CISPR-22
WARNING!

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product

0

may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.

ACHTUNG! 0

Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In
Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes
Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für
entsprechende Gegenmassnahmen verantwortlich ist.

ATTENTION! 0

Ceci est un produit de classe A. Dans un environment
domestique, ce produit peut causer des interférences
radioélectriques. Il appartient alors à l'utilisateur de prendre les
mesures appropriées.

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Notice for USA and Canada Only

Notice for USA and Canada Only 0

If shipped to USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below
for 100-120 V operation. If shipped to Canada, use the CSA
CERTIFIED power cord specified below for 100-120V operation.

Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin (NEMA 5-15P

configuration)

Cord Type: SJT, three 16 AWG (1.5 mm

18 AWG (1.0 mm

Length Maximum 15 feet (4.5m)

Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V

ATTENTION

2

) wires

2

) or

LIRE LA REMARQUE DANS LE MODE D’EMPLOI.

REMARQUE 0

CETTE REMARQUE NE CONCERNE QUE LES ÉTATS-UNIS ET
LE CANADA.

En cas d'envoi aux États-Unis, utiliser le cordon d'alimentation
CERTIFIÉ UL et convenant pour 100-120 V.

En cas d'envoi au Canada, utiliser le cordon d'alimentation
CERTIFIÉ CSA et convenant pour 100-120 V.

Fiche Broches parallèles avec une broche de mise à la terre

(configuration NEMA 5-15P)

0

Cordon Type: SJT, trifilaire 16 AWG (1.5 mm

18 AWG (1.0 mm

Longeur Maximum 15 pieds (4.5 m)

Capacité Minimum 10 A, 125 V

Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide 53

2

)

2

) ou

Appendix A Regulatory Statements
Laser Statement

Laser Statement 0

Class 1 Laser
Product

Laser Klasse 1 0

Appareil à Laser
de Classe 1

CAUTION: With all panels and enclosures in place, this product is

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rated as a Class I laser product. The bar code scanner inside this
product, however, is a Class II laser. Avoid exposure to the laser
light emitted from the bar code scanner. Do not stare into the
beam.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous exposure.

VORSICHT: Dieses Produkt Enthdlt Einen Laser Der Kategorie II.
Laserstrahlen - Der Strichcode-scanner Gibt Laserstrahlen aus.
VERMEIDEN SIE jeden Blickkontakt und direkten kvrperlichen
Kontakt mit diesen Strahlen.

VORSICHT: Ein nicht ordnungsgemd_er (siehe hier enthaltene
Anweisungen) Einsatz bzw. Dnderungen der Betriebsleistung
kvnnen einen gesundheitsgefdhrdenden Kontakt zur Folge haben.

ATTENTION: Ce produit émet de la classe laser II. Rayonnement

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laser - NE PAS fixer des yeux le rayon. Éviter les expositions - Le
rayonnement laser est émis à partir du lecteur optique de code
barre.

ATTENTION: L’utilisation de contrôles ou d’ajustements de
performance des procédures autres que ceux indiqués ici peut
entraîner une exposition dangereuse.

Producto Láser de
Clase 1

¡ATENCIÓN! Este producto contiene laser de clase II. Luz de la ser

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- NO mire el rayo. Evite el contacto con la luz: la luz de laser se
emite desde el explorador de código de barras.

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Appendix A Regulatory Statements

Battery Statement

¡ATENCIÓN! El uso de los controles o ajustes para realizar
procedimientos que no son especificados puede provocar una
situación peligrosa.

Luokan 1
Laserlaite

ATTENZIONE: Questo prodotto emette una luce laser di Classe II.

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NON guardare il facsio di luce ed evitare di esporsi alla fonte del
laser. Il fascio di luce laser h emesso dal dispositivo di scansione
del codice a barre.

ATTENZIONE: L’uso di comandi o regolazioni per eseguire le
procedure che non siano quelli specificati in questa
documentazione pur causare rischi all ‘incolumit’ delle persone.

Battery S tatement 0

CAUTION 0

LET OP 0

This product contains a Lithium battery. The Dallas
Semiconductor DS12B887 on the motherboard contains a Lithium
battery. Lithium may be considered a hazardous material. Dispose
of this battery in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

Dit product bevat een lithiumbatterij. De DS12B887-chip van
Dallas Semiconductor op het moederbord bevat een
lithiumbatterij. Lithium kan als gevaarlijk materiaal worden
beschouwd. Werp de batterij weg in overeenstemming met de
plaatselijke en landelijke milieuwetgeving.

VAROITUS 0

Tässä tuotteessa on litiumparisto. Emolevyllä oleva Dallas
Semiconductor DS12B887 sisältää litiumpariston. Litium saattaa
olla luokiteltu vaaralliseksi aineeksi. Hävitä tämä paristo
paikalli sten lakien ja määräysten mukaisesti.

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Appendix A Regulatory Statements
Battery Statement

ATTENTION 0

ACHTUNG 0

Attenzione 0

PRECAUCIÓN 0

Ce produit contient une batterie au lithium. Le composant Dallas
DS12B887 de la carte mère contient une batterie au lithium. Le
lithium peut être considéré comme un produit dangereux. Rejetez
cette batterie selon les règlements locaux, régionaux ou fédéraux.

Dieses Produkt enthält eine Lithium-Batterie. Der Dallas Halbleiter
DS12B887 auf der Hauptplatine enthält eine Lithium-Batterie.
Lithium gilt als speziell zu entsorgender Sondermüll. Bei der
Entsorgung dieser Batterie müssen die entsprechenden lokalen,
länder- und bundesweiten Gesetze und Regelungen betreffend
Sammel- und Rückgabestellen beachte t werden.

Questo prodotto contiene una batteria al litio. Il modulo Dallas
Semiconductor DS12B887 contiene una bat teria al liti o sulla sche da
madre. Il litio può essere considerato un materiale pericoloso.
Utilizzare questo tipo di batterie in accordo con le normative
vigenti.

Este producto contiene una batería de litio. El modelo Dallas
Semiconductor DS12B887 de la placa base contiene una batería de
litio. El litio puede ser considerado un material peligroso. Deseche
la batería conforme a la normativa vigente de aplicación.

VARNING! 0

Denna produkt innehåller ett litiumbatteri. Dallas Semiconductor
DS12B887 på moderkortet innehåller ett litiumbatteri. Litium kan
betraktas som ett miljöfarligt ämne. När batteriet förbrukats, ska
de lagar som gäller för miljöfarligt avfall respekteras.

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Glossary

A

actuators

Robotic components that move inside the library to
manipulate cartridges. These include the gripper, extension axis,
vertical and horizontal axes.

automated tape library A robotic storage and retrieval system for

tape cartridges.

B

bar code

A printed pattern of vertical bars of varying widths used

for computerized inventory control.

bar code label The identification label on tape cartridges.
bar code scanner A device that is mounted on the extension axis

that reads the cartridge bar code labels.

C

calibration

The software measurements and configuration

required for successful operation of the library.

control panel The panel on the front of the library that contains

the Status Display Area,

E

EIA/TIA-574

A serial communications cabling and protocol

as well as indicators and control buttons.

standard for 9-pin connectors, sometimes referred to as RS-232.
The diagnostic port (

DIAG), on the rear of the library, uses this

protocol.

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Glossary

extension axis assembly Mounted onto the vertical axis, the

extension axis assembly consist s of the grip per assembly and the
horizontal axis on which the gripper assembly is mounted.

extension axis belt The drive belt connecting the extension

motor/gearbox to the gripper .

F

FCC Class A

Standard established by the U.S. Federal
Communications Commission governing electromagnetic
emissions in a commercial environment.

FSA Fixed Storage Array. This is a 3-column by 32-row fixture

mounted inside the library. Its purpose is to store up to 96
cartridges in the library.

FSE Field Service Engineer

G

gripper assembly

The assembly that mounts on the extension axis

and grips cartridges; referred to as the gripper.

H

horizontal belt

The drive belt connecting the horizontal motor to

the horizontal axis assembly.

host or host computer The computer that issues SCSI commands

to control the library robotics.

L

Liquid Crystal Display.

LCD
load port The operator accessible component of the library that

allows up to four cartridges to be import/export loaded and
unloaded into/from the library.

M

N

MTBF
MTTR Mean Time To Repair.

native mode

Mean Time Between Failures.

The uncompressed storage capacity of a tape
subsystem. A TZ289N tape drive can store 35 GB in native mode
and 70 GB with 2:1 compression.

NVRAM Non-Volatile RAM.

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Glossary

O

P

off-line
on-line Ready for communications with a host.

PC
pick The act of removing a cartridge from one location in

Ready for communication with a diagnostic computer.

Personal computer.

preparation for placing it in another location.

place The act of placing a cartridge in a location after it has been

picked from another location.

PROM Programmable Read-Only Memory.

Q

Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library

The automated storage and
retrieval component of an automated tape library system used for
storing and handling cartridges.

R

RAM
rear panel The rear cosmetic panel of the library that contains the

Random Access Memory.

AC power switch, AC power receptacle and connectors for
attaching external cabling to the library.

RS-232 A serial communications cabling and protocol standard

for 9-pin connectors.

S

SCSI

Small Computer System Interface, a communications

standard for attaching peripheral equipment to computers.

SDA Status Display Area. This is a 16-character, 2-line LCD

display. It shows status messages that describe the operating state
of the library. It is also used for displaying menu options while the
library is in the menu mode.

T

tape drive

The mechanism that reads and writes data from and to

a tape cartridge.

U

UL

Underwriters Laboratories.

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Glossary

V

vertical belt

The drive belt connecting the vertical motor to the

vertical axis assembly.

vertical carriage assembly The crossbar and linear bearings

mounted on the vertical rails and all components mounted on the
crossbar.

Z

ZIF connector

Zero Insertion Force connector.

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Index

A

Actuator status menu 41
Adjusting the display area contrast

38

menu
Auto clean option menu
Auto load feature men u

34

36

C

Cleaning a drive menu 40
Contrast, adjusting 38
Control panel 6

D

Diagnostics 28
Digital Linear Tapes
Display, contrast settings 39

1

F

Fixed Storage Array ix, 1

bin numbering

Front door 10

3

I

Inventory

elapsed time 44

43

menu

L

Language

languages supported 38
status display area language

menu

37

Library

placing online 16

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Index

taking offline 16

Light, turning on/off
Load port

8

removing tape cartridges

22

19

M

Menu mode 23

entering
exiting
navigation 24

23

24

N

Numbering of bins and tape drives 3

O

Operator accessible components

control panel
front door
load port 8
rear panel

Operator troubleshooting

other problems
status messages 47

6

10

13

49

R

Rear panel 13
Retry option menu

35

S

SCSI address menu

setting/changing drive
setting/changing libra ry 29

SCSI II specification
SCSI interface
Self-test 28

xi

3

T

Tape cartridge

removing

Tape drive

cleaning

19

40

30

P

Power

applying
removing 16

Power-up state menu 33

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