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This document is written for operators of the ATL M1500 and
ATL M2500 libraries.
This document explains how to use the ATL M1500 and
ATL M2500 libraries.
This document is organized as follows:
•Chapter 1,
ATL M-Series libraries.
•Chapter 2,
and explains how to use them to perform basic library
operations such as moving tape cartridges within the library,
removing the tape cartridge magazines, and viewing library
information.
•Chapter 3,
to change the library configuration using the GUI
Configuration screen.
Overview, provides an overview of the
Basic Operations, introduces the library GUI screens
Changing the Library Configuration, explains how
ATL M-Series User’s Guidexiii
Preface
•Chapter 4, Performing Maintenance Operations, explains how
to perform library maintenance operations using the GUI
Maintenance screen.
Notational
Conventions
•Chapter 5,
Running Diagnostic Programs, explains how to use
the library’s built in diagnostic programs.
•Chapter 6,
Running the Demonstration Programs, explains
how to run the library demonstration programs.
•Appendix A,
Specifications, lists the specifications for the
ATL M-Series libraries.
•Appendix B,
Fault Symptom Code (FSC) Dictionary, lists the
fault symptom codes (FSCs) for the ATL M-Series libraries.
•Appendix C,
DLTtape Cartridge Maintenance, provides
guidelines for handling DLT cartridges and visually inspecting
them if necessary.
•Appendix D,
Regulatory Statements, provides regulatory
information for the ATL M-Series libraries.
This document concludes with a glossary and a detailed index.
This document uses the following conventions:
Note:Notes emphasize important information related to the
main topic.
Tech Tip:Tech Tips provide technical information that may be
helpful in performing the procedure.
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.
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Preface
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.
Related
Documents
Documents related to the ATL M-Series libraries are shown below.
ATL M-Series Documentation0
Document No.TitleDescription
6421002ATL M1500 Unpacking
Instructions
6423000ATL M2500 Unpacking
Instructions
6423001ATL M-Series Installation
Guide
6421011ATL M1500 Regulatory
Statements
This document explains
how to remove the
ATL M1500 library from
the shipping carton.
This document explains
how to remove the
ATL M2500 library from
the shipping carton.
This document explains
how to install an
ATL M-Series library.
This document provides
regulatory information
for the ATL M1500
library.
6423004ATL M2500 Regulatory
Statements
ATL M-Series User’s Guidexv
This document provides
regulatory information
for the ATL M2500
library.
Preface
Refer to the appropriate product manuals for information about
your tape drive and cartridges.
SCSI-2 Specification0
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
Contacts
Quantum company contacts are listed below.
Quantum Corporation0
To order documentation on the ATL M-Series libraries or other
products contact:
This chapter provides an overview of the ATL M-Series libraries
and their features.
Library Capacity1
ATL M1500
Library
ATL M2500
Library
The ATL M1500 library can contain up to two tape drives and up
1
1
to 21 DLT/SDLT cartridges or 25 LTO cartridges. The cartridges
are stored in two independently removable cartridge magazines
and one fixed cartridge slot.
The ATL M2500 library can contain:
•Up to five tape drives and up to 84 DLT/SDLT cartridges or
100 LTO cartridges
•Six tape drives and up to 73 DLT/SDLT cartridges or 87 LTO
cartridges
ATL M-Series User’s Guide1
Chapter 1 Overview
SCSI Configuration
The cartridges are stored in up to eight independently removable
cartridge magazines and up to four fixed cartridge slots.
SCSI Configuration1
The ATL M1500 and ATL M2500 library modules come configured
for LVD SCSI. One SCSI bus is provided for the library robotics
and for each tape drive installed. These SCSI buses are SCSI-2 fast/
wide (8/16 bit), Ultra SCSI, Ultra 2 SCSI, or Ultra 3 SCSI,
depending on the drives installed.
Library Scalability1
The ATL M1500 and ATL M2500 library modules can be used as
stand-alone libraries, or can be combined with other ATL M1500
and ATL M2500 library modules and a StackLink mechanism in a
standard 19-inch rack to form a larger library system (called a
multiple library stack). The multiple library stack appears as a
single large capacity library to the host.
The StackLink mechanism connects the library modules in the
multiple library stack and transports cartridges from module to
module. Each tape drive has access to all the tape cartridges in the
stack.
Once the StackLink mechanism is installed in the rack, you can add
library modules simply by sliding them into place and making the
necessary electrical connections.
Table 1
you can create using ATL M1500 library modules. Tab le 2
capacities of all the sizes of multiple library stack you can create
using ATL M2500 library modules. You can obtain different
capacities by combining ATL M1500 and ATL M2500 library
modules in a multiple library stack.
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lists the capacities of all the sizes of multiple library stack
illustrates the features of the ATL M1500 library front
illustrates the features of the ATL M2500 library
front panel.
These features are described in table 3
Viewing window
GUI
Left magazine access door
Operator control panel
.
Right
magazine
access door
Left magazine
door button
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Red
LED
GUI
GUI
buttons
Green
LED
Right magazine
door button
Chapter 1 Overview
Library Features
Figure 2 ATL M2500
Front Panel
Top left magazine access door (door 1)
Magazine door button
Bottom left magazine access door (door 2)
Magazine door button
Operator control panel
GUI
GUI
Viewing window
Magazine door
button
Right magazine
access door
Red
LED
GUI
buttons
Green
LED
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Table 3 Front Panel
Features
FeatureDescription
Chapter 1 Overview
Library Features
Operator
control panel
The operator control panel consists of the following elements:
•Graphical user
interface (GUI)
The GUI displays library status information and allows
you to access the library menus. These menus allow you to
view or change the library settings, run demonstration
programs, or run diagnostic tests.
The GUI is discussed in detail in this book.
•Five GUI
buttons
Use these buttons in combination with the GUI to scroll
through screens and select options or commands. The
functionality of these buttons changes depending on the
currently displayed GUI screen.
• Magazine
door buttons
Pressing these buttons opens the magazine doors, if the
magazines have already been released using the
option on the GUI (see Removing the Magazines
page 38).
• Light emitting
diode (LED)
indicators
The operator control panel has two LED indicators:
• The green LED lights when the library is fully
operational and ready to accept host commands. It
flashes while the library is transitioning from a READY
state to a NOT READY state. The library will not be
READY during power-on self-tests, when magazines
are being released, or during access to certain menu
items.
Mags
on
Magazine
access doors
Viewing
window
• The red LED lights when there is a library error.
• Both LEDs flash when there is a library fault that
requires operator attention.
These doors protect the data cartridge magazines.
This window allows you to view the library robotics while the library is
operating.
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Chapter 1 Overview
Library Features
Internal Layout1
Figure 3 ATL M1500
Internal Layout
Figure 3
Figure 4
Fixed drive slot
illustrates the internal layout of an ATL M1500 library.
illustrates the internal layout of an ATL M2500 library.
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Figure 4 ATL M2500
(Lib
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Internal Layout
Chapter 1 Overview
Library Features
Level 1 left
magazine*
Level 2 left
magazine*
Level 3 left
magazine*
rary shown w
Level 1
tape drive 1
ront bezel and doors remove
Robotic
hand
Level 1
tape drive 2
Level 1 right
magazine
Level 2 right
magazine
Level 3 right
magazine
Level 4 left
magazine*
*There is a fixed slot
behind each left
magazine.
Level 2
tape drive 1
Level 4 right
magazine
Level 3
tape drive 1
Level 3
tape drive 2
Level 2
tape drive 2
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Chapter 1 Overview
Library Features
Each cartridge magazine holds 10 DLT/SDLT cartridges or 12 LTO
cartridges. The bins in the left magazines are numbered from 1
through 10 (or 12 in LTO libraries) from front to back. The bins in
the right magazines are numbered from 1 through 10 (or 12 in LTO
libraries) from back to front.
The ATL M1500 has one fixed cartridge slot behind the left
magazine. The ATL M2500 has four fixed cartridge slots, one
behind each left magazine. The fixed cartridge slots can be used as
additional data cartridge bins, or can be used to hold cleaning
tapes, which can be moved to a tape drive when cleaning is
required.
A bar code reader is attached to the library’s robotic hand. This bar
code reader automatically identifies the cartridges in the library, if
the cartridges are fitted with acceptable bar code labels.
Back Panel1
Figure 5 ATL M1500
Back Panel
Figure 5
Figure 6
Power switch
Power supply
illustrates the back panel of the ATL M1500 library.
illustrates the back panel of the ATL M2500 library.
Power inlet
VentVent
Vent
Tape drive 2Tape drive 1
Diagnostics port
SCSISCSISCSI
Interlibrary
control
StackLink
motor drive
SCSI
module
Electronics
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Figure 6 ATL M2500
Back Panel
Chapter 1 Overview
Library Features
Vents
Vent
SCSI
Vents
SCSI
Vent
Vents
Interlibrary controlDiagnostics port
Tape
drive
Tape
drive
Tape
drive
Tape
drive
Electronics
module
SCSI
StackLink
motor
drive
Power
inlet
Power
switch
Vent
Power
outlets
Power
inlets
SCSI
Power
switch
Vent
Tape
drive
Tape
drive
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Chapter 1 Overview
Library Features
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Chapter 2
2Basic Operations
This chapter introduces the library GUI screens and explains how
to use them to perform the following basic library operations:
•Viewing library information (see Using the Quick View Menu
Screen on page 19)
•Moving tape cartridges within the library (see Moving Tape
Cartridges on page 26)
•Using the mailbox (see Using the Mailbox
•Removing the tape cartridge magazines (see Removing the
Magazines on page 38)
•View library, drive and SCSI statistics (see Viewing Statistics
page 46)
•Viewing the configuration of the entire library and stack, if the
library is part of a multiple library stack (see Viewing the Stack
Configuration on page 50)
ATL M-Series User’s Guide13
on page 30)
on
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Introduction
Introduction2
Before using the GUI to perform library functions, familiarize
yourself with the:
•Main screen
•GUI buttons
•GUI icons
Main Screen2
The first screen the GUI displays after library initialization is the
main screen. This screen displays library status and provides
inventory information for the cartridge magazines, the fixed
slot(s), the drives, and the robotic hand. It also provides access to
the library menus. It updates in real time as cartridges move
within the library.
The main screen appears somewhat different depending on
whether the library is an:
•ATL M1500 stand-alone library
•ATL M1500 library in a multiple library stack
•ATL M2500 library
If the library is a stand-alone ATL M1500, the main screen appears
as shown in figure 7
.
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Figure 7 Sample Main
Screen, Stand-alone
ATL M1500
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Introduction
If the library is an ATL M1500 and is part of a multiple library
stack, the main screen displays the level of the ATL M1500 module
and provides an additional button, the
Stack button (see figure 8).
Note:In a multiple library stack, each ATL M1500 library
module is considered one “level” of the library. Each
ATL M2500 library module is considered four levels of
the library (see figure 9
). Levels are numbered from top
to bottom, starting with 1.
ATL M-Series User’s Guide15
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Introduction
Figure 8 Sample Main
Screen, ATL M1500 in
a Multiple Library
Stack
If the library is an ATL M2500, the first main screen provides a
Level button and displays information about the top level of the
ATL M2500 (see figure 9
the other levels within the ATL M2500, press the
and figure 10). To view main screens for
Level button.
Figure 9 ATL M2500
Library Levels
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
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Right magazinesLeft magazines
Figure 10 Sample
Main Screen,
ATL M2500
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Introduction
GUI Buttons2
Figure 11 Using the
GUI Buttons
At the bottom of each GUI screen are up to five button labels.
These labels indicate the functions of the five push buttons below
the GUI. To select a function, press the push button directly below
the button label on the GUI screen (see figure 11
To select this
function,
press this
button:
).
Button
labels
Push
buttons
ATL M-Series User’s Guide17
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Introduction
GUI Icons2
Table 4 GUI Icons
Table 4
explains the meaning of each GUI icon.
IconMeaning
No tape present
Tape loading
Tape unloading
Tape unlo aded
Tape idle
Tape rewinding
Locating data
Reading data
Writing data
Power on
!
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Drive fault
Tape is write-protected
Drive needs cleaning
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Using the Quick View Menu Screen
IconMeaning
Slot empty
Slot occupied
Slot occupied - no label or bad bar code
1 slot mailbox - NOT SCSI import/export element
1 slot mailbox and SCSI import/export element
Using the Quick View Menu Screen2
The
Quick View Menu screen allows you to view information about
the library, drives, and inventory without placing the library in a
NOT READY state.
Note:
The Quick View Menu screen allows you to view the
current library configuration only; you cannot make any
changes to the configuration.
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Using the Quick View Menu Screen
Accessing the
Quick View Menu
Screen
Figure 12 Quick View
Menu Screen
Viewing Library
Information
To access the
screen. The GUI displays the
2
figure 12
To view library information using the
2
1 Access the Quick View Menu screen (see Accessing the Quick
Quick View Menu screen, press Quickview on the main
Quick View Menu screen (see
).
Quick View Menu screen:
View Menu Screen).
2 Press Library.
The GUI displays the
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Library Information screen (see figure 13).
Figure 13 Sample
Library Information
Screen
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Using the Quick View Menu Screen
The Library Information screen displays the following
information about the library:
•Model
•Code version
•Boot version
•Serial number
•SCSI board type
•SCSI ID
•SCSI vendor ID
•SCSI product ID
•SCSI product revision
3 When you are finished viewing library information, press Back
to return to the
Quick View Menu screen.
ATL M-Series User’s Guide21
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Using the Quick View Menu Screen
Viewing Tape Drive
Information
Figure 14 Sample
Drive Information
Screen
To view tape drive information using the
2
1 Access the Quick View Menu screen (see Accessing the Quick
Quick View Menu screen:
View Menu Screen).
2 Press Drive.
The GUI displays the
Drive Information screen (see figure 14).
The Drive Information screen displays the following
information about each drive installed in the library module:
•Drive type
•SCSI ID
•Serial number
•Code revision
Note:If the library is an ATL M2500, this screen displays a
Level button. Pressing this button displays drive
information for each library level within the
ATL M2500.
3 When you are finished viewing drive information, press Back
to return to the
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Quick View Menu screen.
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Using the Quick View Menu Screen
Viewing Inventory
Information
Figure 15 Sample
Inventory Screen
To view inventory information using the
2
1 Access the Quick View Menu screen (see Accessing the Quick
Quick View Menu screen:
View Menu Screen).
2 Press Inventory.
The GUI displays the
Inventory screen (see figure 15).
The Inventory screen provides a graphical representation of the
library inventory.
Note:If the library is an ATL M1500 in a multiple library
stack or an ATL M2500, this screen displays a
Level
button. Pressing this button displays inventory
information for other library levels.
3 When you are finished viewing inventory information, press
Back to return to the Quick View Menu screen.
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Using the Quick View Menu Screen
The
Turning Drive Power
On or Off (Quick
View Menu Screen)
2
Drive Power option allows you to turn drive power on or off
from the GUI. Use this option to turn off drive power when you are
hot-swapping a tape drive.
Note:This option is available on both the Quick View Menu
Turning Drive Power On or Off in an ATL M1500 Library2
To turn drive power on or off in an ATL M1500 library:
1 Access the Quick View Menu screen (see Accessing the Quick
View Menu Screen on page 20).
2 Press Drv Pwr.
screen and the
on the
Maintenance screen, refer to Turning Drive Power
Maintenance screen. To access this option
On or Off (Maintenance Screen) on page 81.
Figure 16 Sample
Tape Drive Power
Screen
The GUI displays the
3 Press the button that corresponds to the drive you wish to
power on or off:
Tap e Drive Power screen (see figure 16).
Drive 1 or Drive 2.
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Using the Quick View Menu Screen
The GUI displays the currently selected setting in the tape
drive box at the top of the screen.
4 Press Apply to save the change and return to the Quick View
Menu
screen.
Figure 17 Sample
Drive Power Screen
To return to the
power state of the drive, press
Turning Drive Power On or Off in an ATL M2500 Library2
Quick View Menu screen without changing the
Cancel.
To turn drive power on or off in an ATL M2500 library:
1 Access the Quick View Menu screen (see Accessing the Quick
View Menu Screen on page 20).
2 Press Drv Pwr.
The GUI displays the
Drive Power screen (see figure 17).
3 Press the Up or Down buttons to highlight the drive you wish to
power on or off.
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Moving Tape Cartridges
4 Press Select.
The drive power setting is highlighted.
5 Press the Up or Down buttons to change the current setting.
6 When the desired setting is displayed, press Select.
To exit this screen without changing the drive power setting,
press
Cancel.
7 Press Back to save the change and return to the Quick View
Menu
screen.
Moving Tape Cartridges2
To move tape cartridges within the library:
1 On the main screen, press Menu.
The GUI displays the
Figure 18 Menu
Screen
2 Press Move.
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Menu screen (see figure 18).
Figure 19 Sample
Move Cartridge FROM
Screen
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Moving Tape Cartridges
The GUI displays the Move Cartridge FROM screen (see
figure 19
). A flashing arrow indicates the currently selected
source element.
3 If the library is an ATL M1500 in a multiple library stack or an
ATL M2500, press the
Level button to select the level where the
desired source element is located.
4 Press the Up and Down buttons to select the source element of
the cartridge.
5 When the flashing arrow is next to the desired source element,
press
Select.
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Moving Tape Cartridges
Figure 20 Sample
Move Cartridge TO
Screen
The GUI displays the Move Cartridge TO screen (see figure 20).
A flashing arrow indicates the currently selected destination
element.
6 If the library is an ATL M1500 in a multiple library stack or an
ATL M2500, press the
Level button to select the level where the
desired destination element is located.
7 Press the Up and Down buttons to select the destination
element.
8 When the flashing arrow is next to the desired destination
element, press
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Select.
Figure 21 Sample
Confirm Move
Cartridge Screen
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Moving Tape Cartridges
The GUI displays the Confirm Move Cartridge screen (see
figure 21
9 Verify that the GUI displays the correct source and destination
elements, then press
).
Confirm.
To cancel the cartridge move, press
The GUI displays the message
Cancel.
Moving cartridge... Please wait.
After the cartridge move is complete, the GUI displays the
Move Cartridge FROM screen again.
10 Press Back to return to the Menu screen.
11 Press Main to return to the main screen.
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Using the Mailbox
Using the Mailbox2
Figure 22 Sample
Mailbox Screen
Using the
Mailbox screen, you can:
•View mailbox status
•Import and export cartridges
•Change the size of the mailbox by changing the setting of the
Import/Export option
To access the
GUI displays the
Mailbox screen, press Mailbox on the main screen. The
Mailbox screen (see figure 22).
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Viewing Mailbox
Status
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
The
Mailbox screen displays the following information:
2
•The current setting of the
Import/Export option (see Changing
the Import/Export Setting on page 69 for more information
about the available settings)
•Whether the mailbox is open or closed
•Whether the mailbox is occupied
•The bar code number of the cartridge, if the mailbox is
occupied
Note:If the Import/Export option is set to None, the Mailbox
screen does not display any “Status” or “Tape”
information.
If the
Import/Export option is set to 10-Slot (or
12-Slot for LTO), the Mailbox screen does not
display any “Status: Occupied” or “Tape”
information.
Using the Mailbox
Importing and
Exporting
Cartridges
The procedure for importing and exporting cartridges varies
depending on the setting of the
2
Changing the Import/Export Setting
•To import and export cartridges when the
is set to manual access port (
Import/Export option (see
on page 69).
Import/Export option
MAP), see Importing a Cartridge in
MAP Mode and Exporting a Cartridge in MAP Mode.
•To import and export cartridges when the
is set to
10-Slot (or 12-Slot in LTO libraries), see Importing
Import/Export option
Cartridges in 10-Slot or 12-Slot Mode and Exporting Cartridges
in 10-Slot or 12-Slot Mode.
•To import and export cartridges when the
is set to
1-Slot, see Importing a Cartridge in 1-Slot Mode and
Exporting a Cartridge in 1-Slot Mode
ATL M-Series User’s Guide31
Import/Export option
.
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Using the Mailbox
Importing a Cartridge in MAP Mode2
To import a cartridge in MAP mode:
1 On the main screen, press Mailbox.
Figure 23 Mailbox OPEN Screen
The GUI displays the
2 Press Open.
The GUI displays the
3 Press the button next to the top left magazine access door and
Mailbox screen (see figure 22).
Mailbox - OPEN screen (see figure 23).
open the door.
4 Pull the magazine forward until it stops.
5 Remove the data cartridge (if any) from the mailbox.
6 Insert the cartridge you wish to import into the mailbox.
7 Reinsert the magazine into the library.
8 Close the magazine access door.
9 On the Mailbox - OPEN screen, press Re-Lock.
The library locks the magazine access door and inventories the
mailbox.
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Using the Mailbox
10 Use the Move command on the Mailbox screen to move the
imported cartridge to another data element.
11 If you removed a data cartridge from the mailbox, replace it:
aRepeat steps 1 through 4 to open the mailbox again.
bReinsert the data cartridge you removed in step 5 into the
mailbox.
cReinsert the magazine into the library.
dClose the magazine access door.
eOn the Mailbox screen, press Re-Lock.
The magazine access door locks.
Exporting a Cartridge in MAP Mode2
To export a cartridge in MAP mode:
1 If there is currently a data cartridge in the mailbox, remove it:
aOn the main screen, press Mailbox.
The GUI displays the
bPress Open.
The GUI displays the
cPress the button next to the top left magazine access door
Mailbox screen (see figure 22).
Mailbox - OPEN screen (see figure 23).
and open the door.
dPull the magazine forward until it stops.
eRemove the data cartridge from the mailbox.
fReinsert the magazine into the library.
gClose the magazine access door.
hOn the Mailbox - OPEN screen, press Re-Lock.
The library locks the magazine access door and inventories the
mailbox.
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Using the Mailbox
2 Use the Move command on the Mailbox screen to move the
cartridge you wish to export to the mailbox.
3 Repeat steps 1a through 1d to open the mailbox again.
4 Remove the exported cartridge from the mailbox.
5 Reinsert the data cartridge you removed in step 1e (if any) into
the mailbox.
6 Reinsert the magazine into the library.
7 Close the magazine access door.
8 On the Mailbox - OPEN screen, press Re-Lock.
The library locks the magazine access door and inventories the
mailbox.
Importing Cartridges in 10-Slot or 12-Slot Mode2
To import cartridges in 10-slot or 12-slot mode:
1 On the main screen, press Mailbox.
The GUI displays the
2 Press Open.
The GUI displays the
3 Press the button next to the top left magazine access door and
Mailbox screen (see figure 22).
Mailbox - OPEN screen (see figure 23).
open the door.
4 Pull the magazine out of the library.
5 Insert the cartridges you wish to import into the magazine.
6 Reinsert the magazine into the library.
7 Close the magazine access door.
8 On the Mailbox - OPEN screen, press Re-Lock.
The library locks the magazine access door and the cartridges
are moved under control of the host software to the desired
locations.
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Using the Mailbox
Exporting Cartridges in 10-Slot or 12-Slot Mode2
To export cartridges in 10-slot or 12-slot mode:
1 Use the backup software to export cartridges to the top left
magazine.
2 On the main screen, press Mailbox.
The GUI displays the
3 Press Open.
The GUI displays the
4 Press the button next to the top left magazine access door and
Mailbox screen (see figure 22).
Mailbox - OPEN screen (see figure 23).
open the door.
5 Pull the magazine out of the library.
6 Remove the cartridges from the magazine.
7 Reinsert the magazine into the library.
8 Close the magazine access door.
9 On the Mailbox - OPEN screen, press Re-Lock.
The library locks the magazine access door.
Importing a Cartridge in 1-Slot Mode2
To import a cartridge in 1-slot mode:
1 On the main screen, press Mailbox.
The GUI displays the
Mailbox screen (see figure 22).
2 Press Open.
The GUI displays the
3 Press the button next to the top left magazine access door and
Mailbox - OPEN screen (see figure 23).
open the door.
4 Pull the magazine forward until it stops.
5 Insert the cartridge you wish to import into the mailbox.
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Using the Mailbox
6 Reinsert the magazine into the library.
7 Close the magazine access door.
8 On the Mailbox - OPEN screen, press Re-Lock.
The library locks the magazine access door and the cartridge is
moved under control of the host software to the desired
location.
Exporting a Cartridge in 1-Slot Mode2
To export a cartridge in 1-slot mode:
1 Use the backup software to export a cartridge to the first slot of
the top left magazine.
2 On the main screen, press Mailbox.
The GUI displays the
3 Press Open.
The GUI displays the
4 Press the button next to the top left magazine access door and
Mailbox screen (see figure 22).
Mailbox - OPEN screen (see figure 23).
open the door.
5 Pull the magazine forward until it stops.
6 Remove the exported cartridge from the magazine.
7 Reinsert the magazine into the library.
8 Close the magazine access door.
9 On the Mailbox - OPEN screen, press Re-Lock.
The library locks the magazine access door.
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Using the Mailbox
Configuring the
Mailbox
By default, the
2
setting:
1 On the main screen, press Mailbox.
The GUI displays the
2 On the Mailbox screen, press Config.
The GUI displays the
Export
3 Use the Up and Down buttons to select the desired Import/
Export
10-Slot (or 12-Slot in LTO libraries), and MAP.
Note:The default setting is MAP. For more information
Import/Export option is set to MAP. To change this
Mailbox screen (see figure 22).
Configuration screen, with the Import/
option highlighted.
setting. The available settings are None, 1-Slot,
about these settings, see Changing the Import/
Export Setting on page 69.
4 Press Select.
5 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution:If you do not return to the main screen after
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Note:You must reboot the library before this setting will
take effect.
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Removing the Magazines
Removing the Magazines2
To remove a magazine from an ATL M1500 library, see Removing a
Magazine from an ATL M1500.
To remove a magazine from an ATL M2500 library, see Removing a
Magazine from an ATL M2500.
Removing a
Magazine from an
ATL M1500
The method for removing the magazines differs depending on
whether the ATL M1500 library is powered up or down:
2
•To remove a magazine from the ATL M1500 library when it is
powered up, see Removing a Magazine When the
ATL M1500
Library Is Powered Up.
•To remove a magazine from the ATL M1500 library when it is
powered down, see Removing a Magazine When the
ATL M1500 Library Is Powered Down.
Removing a Magazine When the ATL M1500 Library Is Powered Up 2
The magazines are locked in place during normal library
operation. To remove one of these magazines, you must first
release the magazine using the GUI.
To remove the left or right magazine when the ATL M1500 library
is powered up:
1 On the main screen, press Mags.
The GUI displays the
Release Magazines screen (see figure 24).
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Figure 24 Sample
Release Magazines
Screen
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Removing the Magazines
2 Press the button corresponding to the magazine you want to
release:
•To release both magazines, press
•To release the left magazine, press
•To release the right magazine, press
Both.
Left.
Right.
The GUI indicates that the magazine or magazines have been
released.
3 Press the button next to the desired magazine access door and
open the door.
4 Grasp the handle at the front of the magazine and pull it
forward and out of the library.
5 When you are finished adding or removing cartridges from the
magazine, replace it in the library and close the magazine door.
6 On the Release Magazines screen, press Re-Lock.
The library locks the magazine access doors and inventories
the magazines. When the inventory is complete, the GUI
displays the main screen.
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Removing the Magazines
Removing a Magazine When the ATL M1500 Library Is
Powered Down
To remove a magazine when the library is powered down:
1 Look through the viewing window and verify that all
cartridges are fully seated either in a magazine slot or in the
robotic hand.
Caution:You can damage the library severely if you try to
remove a magazine when one of the data
cartridges is not fully seated.
2 Press the button next to the magazine access door.
The magazine access door opens.
3 To remove the left magazine:
aUsing a slender object such as a pen, press and hold the
magazine release button (see figure 25
).
2
bGrasp the handle at the front of the left magazine and slide
it forward and out of the library.
Figure 25 Magazine
Release Button
Magazine
release
button
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Removing the Magazines
4 To remove the right magazine, grasp the handle at the front of
the magazine and slide it forward and out of the library.
Removing a
Magazine from an
ATL M2500
Figure 26 Release
Magazines Screen
The method for removing the magazines differs depending on
whether the ATL M2500 library is powered up or down:
2
•To remove a magazine from the ATL M2500 library when it is
powered up, see Removing a Magazine When the
ATL M2500
Library Is Powered Up.
•To remove a magazine from the ATL M2500 library when it is
powered down, see Removing a Magazine When the
ATL M2500 Library Is Powered Down.
Removing a Magazine When the ATL M2500 Library Is Powered Up 2
The magazines are locked in place during normal library
operation. To remove one of these magazines, you must first
release the magazine using the GUI.
To remove a magazine when the library is powered up:
1 On the main screen, press Mags.
The GUI displays the
Release Magazines screen (see figure 26).
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Removing the Magazines
2 Press the button corresponding to the magazine access door
you want to open:
•To release the top left magazine access door, press
•To release both left magazine access doors, press
•To release the right magazine access door, press
•To release all the magazine access doors, press
3 Press the button next to the desired magazine access door and
1.
1&2.
3.
All.
open the door.
Note:If you are opening the bottom left magazine access
door, open the top left magazine access door first.
4 Grasp the handle at the front of the desired magazine and pull
it forward and out of the library.
5 When you are finished adding or removing cartridges from the
magazine, replace it in the library and close the magazine
access door.
6 On the Release Magazines screen, press Re-Lock.
The library locks the magazine access doors and inventories
the magazines. When the inventory is complete, the GUI
displays the main screen.
Removing a Magazine When the ATL M2500 Library Is
Powered Down
To remove a magazine when the library is powered down:
1 Look through the viewing window and verify that all
cartridges are fully seated either in a magazine slot or in the
robotic hand.
Caution:You can damage the library severely if you try to
remove a magazine when one of the data
cartridges is not fully seated.
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2
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Removing the Magazines
2 To remove the level 1 left magazine:
aPress the button next to the top left magazine access door
and open the door.
bGrasp the handle at the front of the level 1 left magazine
and pull it forward until it stops.
Note:If the Import/Export option is set to 1-Slot or MAP,
you will only be able to pull out the top left magazine
far enough to access the first magazine slot.
If the
Import/Export option is set to None or
10-Slot (12-Slot for LTO libraries) you will be able
to pull the top left magazine all the way out of the
library.
cIf the magazine stops after the first slot, perform steps 2d
through 2
h to remove it.
Figure 27 Removing
the Level 2 Left
Magazine
dPress the button next to the bottom left magazine access
door and open the door.
eRemove the level 2 left magazine (see figure 27).
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Removing the Magazines
Figure 28 Release
Latch
fReach into the library underneath the level 1 left magazine
and pull down on the release latch (see figure 28
Release latch
).
gWhile holding the release latch, pull the level 1 left
magazine forward and out of the library (see figure 29
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).
Figure 29 Removing
the Level 1 Left
Magazine
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Removing the Magazines
hReinsert the level 2 left magazine into the library and close
the bottom left magazine access door.
3 To remove any other magazine:
aPress the button next to the desired magazine access door.
Note:If you are opening the bottom left magazine access
door, open the top left magazine access door first.
The magazine access door opens.
bGrasp the handle at the front of the desired magazine and
slide it forward and out of the library.
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Viewing Statistics
Viewing Statistics2
This section explains how to view library, drive, and SCSI statistics
using the
Statistics Menu screen.
Accessing the
Statistics Menu
Screen
Figure 30 Service
Menu Screen
To access the
1 On the main screen, press Menu.
2
Statistics Menu screen:
The GUI displays the
2 Press Service.
The GUI displays the
Menu screen.
Service Menu screen (see figure 30).
3 Press Stats.
The GUI displays the Statistics Menu screen (see figure 31).
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Figure 31 Statistics
Menu Screen
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Viewing Statistics
Viewing Library
Statistics
Figure 32 Sample
Library Statistics
Screen
To view library statistics:
2
1 Access the Statistics Menu screen (see Accessing the Statistics
Menu Screen).
2 On the Statistics Menu screen, press Library.
The GUI displays the
Library Statistics screen (see figure 32).
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Viewing Statistics
This screen lists the following library statistics:
•Power On Hours
•Slot Fetches Good
•Slot Fetches Bad
•Slot Stows Good
•Slot Stows Bad
•Barcode Retries
•Magazine Inserts
•X Axis Distance
•Y Axis Distance
•Z Axis Distance
•Theta Distance
•Picker Distance
•Elevator Distance
3 Press the Up and Down buttons to scroll through the list.
4 When you have finished viewing the library statistics, press
Back to return to the Statistics Menu screen, or press Main to
return to the main screen.
Viewing Drive
Statistics
To view drive statistics:
2
1 Access the Statistics Menu screen (see Accessing the Statistics
Menu Screen).
2 On the Statistics Menu screen, press Drive.
The GUI displays the
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Drive Statistics screen (see figure 33).
Figure 33 Sample
Drive Statistics Screen
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Viewing Statistics
This screen lists the following drive statistics:
•Drive Fetches Good
•Drive Fetches Bad
Viewing the SCSI
History
•Drive Stows Good
•Drive Stows Bad
3 When you have finished viewing the drive statistics, press
Back to return to the Statistics Menu screen, or press Main to
return to the main screen.
To view a list of the SCSI commands run on the library:
2
1 Access the Statistics Menu screen (see Accessing the Statistics
Menu Screen).
2 On the Statistics Menu screen, press SCSI.
The GUI displays the
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SCSI History screen (see figure 34).
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Viewing the Stack Configuration
Figure 34 Sample
SCSI History Screen
3 Press the Up and Down buttons to scroll through the list.
4 When you have finished viewing the SCSI history, press Back
This screen lists SCSI commands by date and time.
to return to the
Statistics Menu screen, or press Main to return to
the main screen.
Viewing the Stack Configuration2
If the library module is part of a multiple library stack, you can
view the configuration of the entire stack using the
Configuration
To access the
screen.
Stack Configuration screen:
•On an ATL M1500 library, press
•On an ATL M2500 library, press
the
Stack button appears at the lower right corner of the screen.
Press
Stack.
The GUI displays the Stack Configuration screen (see figure 35).
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Stack on the main screen.
Level on the main screen until
Stack
Figure 35 Sample
Stack Configuration
Screen
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Viewing the Stack Configuration
Stack levels
installed
Available stack
levels
= Drive installed
= Drive not installed
= Drive disabled
= Magazine installed
= Magazine not installed
This screen displays the:
•Maximum size of the library (this depends on the height of the
StackLink installed)
•Number of library modules installed in the stack
•Number, location, and SCSI IDs of the tape drives installed
•Number and location of the tape cartridge magazines installed
When you are finished viewing the
press
Main to return to the main screen.
Stack Configuration screen,
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Viewing the Stack Configuration
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Chapter 3
3Changing the Library
Configuration
This chapter explains how to change the library configuration
using the GUI
Accessing the Configuration Screen3
Configuration screen.
To access the
1 On the main screen, press Menu.
The GUI displays the
Configuration screen:
Menu screen (see figure 36).
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Accessing the Configuration Screen
Figure 36 Menu
Screen
2 Press Config.
Figure 37
Configuration Screen
The GUI displays the
Configuration screen (see figure 37).
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Setting the Library ID
Setting the Library ID3
By default the library SCSI ID is set to 0. To change the library SCSI
ID setting:
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Configuration Screen).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Library ID is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired SCSI ID.
Available settings are
5 Press Select.
0 through 15.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution:If you do not return to the main screen after
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Note:You must reboot the library before this setting will
take effect.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing a Tape Drive ID
Changing a Tape Drive ID3
By default, the ATL M1500 tape drive SCSI IDs are set as follows:
•Drive 1 ID = 1
•Drive 2 ID = 2
The ATL M2500 tape drive SCSI IDs are set as follows:
•Drive 1 ID = 1
•Drive 2 ID = 2
•Drive 3 ID = 3
•Drive 4 ID = 4
•Drive 5 ID = 15
•Drive 6 ID = 14
Figure 38 ATL M2500
Drive Numbering
Figure 38
illustrates the drive numbering scheme for the
ATL M2500.
Drive 1 (default
SCSI ID = 1)
Drive 2 (default
SCSI ID = 2)
Drive 3 (default
SCSI ID = 3)
Drive 4 (default
SCSI ID = 4)
Drive 5 (default
SCSI ID = 15)
Drive 6 (default
SCSI ID = 14)
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Changing a Tape Drive ID
To change a tape drive SCSI ID:
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Configuration Screen).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until the desired drive ID (for
example,
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired SCSI ID.
Available settings are
Caution:Set the drive SCSI ID to Disabled only if the
Drive 1 ID) is highlighted.
0 through 15 and Disabled.
drive is not installed in the library.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 If desired, repeat steps 2 through 5 to set the SCSI ID for
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
another tape drive.
7 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution:If you do not return to the main screen after
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Note:You must reboot the library before this setting will
take effect.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Terminator Power Setting
Changing the Terminator Power Setting3
The
Ter minator Po we r option controls whether the library robotics
provide terminator power.
To enable or disable robotics terminator power:
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Configuration Screen).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Terminator Powe r is
highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Terminator
setting. Available settings are Enabled and Disabled.
Power
Note:The default setting is Enabled.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution:If you do not return to the main screen after
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Note:You must reboot the library before this setting will
take effect.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Emulation Setting
Changing the Emulation Setting3
The
Emulation option allows you to set the library to act as either a
Quantum ATL library or an M4 Data library.
To set the emulation:
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Emulation is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Emulation
setting. The available settings are
M4 Data.
Note:The default setting for the ATL M1500 is M4 Data; the
default setting for the ATL M2500 is
ATL M2500, ATL 1500, and
ATL M2500.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution:If you do not return to the main screen after
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Note:You must reboot the library before this setting will
take effect.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Sync Negotiation Setting
Changing the Sync Negotiation Setting3
The
Sync Negotiation option controls whether the library robotics
negotiates synchronous data transfer mode. Normally, this
negotiation is performed by the host.
Note:This option does not enable or disable synchronous data
transfers; it only controls the ability of the library to
negotiate for such transfers.
To enable or disable
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Sync Negotiation:
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Sync Negotiation is
highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Sync
Negotiation
Disabled.
Note:The default setting is Enabled.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution:If you do not return to the main screen after
setting. The available settings are Enabled and
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Wide Negotiation Setting
Changing the Wide Negotiation Setting3
The
Wide Negotiation option controls whether the library robotics
negotiates wide data transfer mode. Normally, this negotiation is
performed by the host.
Note:This option does not enable or disable wide data
transfers; it only controls the ability of the library to
negotiate for such transfers.
To enable or disable
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Wide Negotiation:
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Wide Negotiation is
highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Wide
Negotiation
Disabled.
Note:The default setting is Enabled.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution:If you do not return to the main screen after
setting. The available settings are Enabled and
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Serialization Setting
Changing the Serialization Setting3
The
Serialization option controls how the library returns the tape
drive serial number when a
Read Element Status is requested.
When
Serialization is set to On, the tape drive serial number is
returned in a format compatible with Quantum ATL Prism
products. When
Serialization is set to Off, the tape drive serial
number is returned in a vendor unique format. This setting is only
valid when
Changing the Emulation Setting
Emulation is set to ATL M2500 or ATL 1500 (see
on page 59).
To enable or disable drive serialization:
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Serialization is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Serialization
setting. The available settings are
Note:The default setting is Disabled.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
Enabled and Disabled.
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution:If you do not return to the main screen after
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Short Labels Setting
Changing the Short Labels Setting3
The
Short Labels option controls how many bar code label
characters are returned when the host issues a
Status
•
•
command. When Short Labels is set to:
Off, all of the bar code label characters are returned
On, only the first six characters of the bar code label are
returned
Read Element
To enable or disable
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Short Labels:
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Short Labels is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Short Labels
setting. The available settings are
Note:The default setting is Disabled.
5 Press Select.
6 To return to the Configuration screen without changing the
option setting, press
7 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution:If you do not return to the main screen after
Cancel.
Enabled and Disabled.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Illumination Setting
Changing the Illumination Setting3
The
Illumination option allows you to turn the interior illumination
of the library on or off. This illumination allows you to view the
robotics easily through the viewing window.
To enable or disable
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Illumination:
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Illumination is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Illumination
setting. The available settings are
Note:The default setting is Enabled.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution:If you do not return to the main screen after
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
Enabled and Disabled.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Off-Line Time Setting
Changing the Off-Line Time Setting3
When you access the
Menu screen using the GUI, the library
becomes NOT READY and will not respond to any SCSI
commands issued. If you leave the library unattended in menu
mode, the library goes back to a READY state after a pre-set
time-out, controlled by the
Off-Line Time option. You can set this
time-out to any value from 1 to 99 minutes, or turn it off.
To set the
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Off-Line Time:
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Off-Line Time is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Off-Line Time
setting. The available settings are
Note:The default setting is Disabled.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
1 through 99 and Disabled.
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution:If you do not return to the main screen after
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Barcode Scanner Setting
Changing the Barcode Scanner Setting3
The
Barcode Scanner option controls whether the bar code scanner
is enabled or disabled. When the scanner is enabled, the library
attempts to detect a bar code on all tape cartridge labels. If the
correct bar code labels are not used, or if some cartridges are not
labeled, scanning time may be greatly increased. Therefore, it is
recommended that you disable the
do not intend to use compatible bar code labels.
Barcode Scanner option if you
To enable or disable the
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Barcode Scanner option:
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Barcode Scanner is
highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Barcode
Scanner
Disabled.
Note:The default setting is Enabled.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution:If you do not return to the main screen after
setting. The available settings are Enabled and
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Note:You must reboot the library before this setting will
take effect.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Baud Rate Setting
Changing the Baud Rate Setting3
The
Baud Rate option controls the baud rate setting of the serial
diagnostics port. You can set the baud rate to any standard rate
between 1200 baud and 38400 baud.
To set the
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Baud Rate:
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Baud Rate is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Baud Rate
setting. The available settings are
2400, and 1200.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution:If you do not return to the main screen after
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
38400, 19200, 9600, 4800,
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Setting the Time3
To set the time:
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Time is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
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Setting the Date
The hour setting is highlighted.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the correct hour setting.
5 Press Select.
The minute setting is highlighted.
6 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the correct minute setting.
7 Press Select.
The seconds setting is highlighted.
8 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the correct seconds
setting.
9 Press Select.
10 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution:If you do not return to the main screen after
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Setting the Date3
To set the date:
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Date is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
The day setting is highlighted.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the correct day of the
month.
5 Press Select.
The month setting is highlighted.
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Changing the Import/Export Setting
6 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the correct month.
7 Press Select.
The year setting is highlighted.
8 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the correct year.
9 Press Select.
10 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution:If you do not return to the main screen after
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Changing the Import/Export Setting3
The
Import/Export option controls whether the host recognizes the
slots of the top left magazine as import/export elements or as
storage elements:
•Import/export elements are used to move cartridges in and out
of the library under host control. Because these elements are
used exclusively for importing and exporting cartridges, they
are left empty during normal library operation, reducing the
storage capacity of the library.
•Storage elements are used to store data cartridges. Using
storage elements to import and export cartridges can be risky
since these operations are not controlled by the host.
Table 5
describes each of the possible settings for the Import/Export
option.
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Changing the Import/Export Setting
Table 5 Import/Export
Settings
Import/Export
SettingDescription
MAP
When manual access port (MAP) is selected, you can
use the first slot in the top left magazine to import
and export cartridges from the library. The host
views the MAP as a storage element; therefore, after
using the MAP to import a cartridge, you must
replace the data cartridge that was originally stored
there.
For information about importing and exporting
cartridges when
Cartridge in MAP Mode on page 32 and Exporting a
Cartridge in MAP Mode on page 33.
10-Slot (or
12-Slot in
LTO libraries)
When this setting is selected, all slots in the top left
magazine are configured as import/export elements.
They cannot be used for storage.
For more information about importing and exporting
cartridges when
see Importing Cartridges in 10-Slot or 12-Slot Mode
on page 34 and Exporting Cartridges in 10-Slot or
12-Slot Mode on page 35.
MAP is selected, see Importing a
10-Slot (or 12-Slot) is selected,
1-Slot
When this setting is selected, the first slot in the top
left magazine is configured as an import/export
element. It cannot be used for storage.
For more information about importing and exporting
cartridges when
Cartridge in 1-Slot Mode on page 35 and Exporting a
Cartridge in 1-Slot Mode on page 36.
None
When this setting is selected, the top left magazine is
used as a 10- or 12-cartridge storage element and
behaves in exactly the same way as the other
magazines.
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1-Slot is selected, see Importing a
Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Import/Export Setting
To se lect the Import/Export setting:
Caution:Changing this setting may cause the host(s) to fail to
recognize the library. If you change this setting, be
aware that you will have to reconfigure your backup
software for the new library configuration.
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Import/Export is
highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Import/Export
setting. The available settings are
12-Slot in LTO libraries), and MAP.
Note:The default setting is MAP.
None, 1-Slot, 10-Slot (or
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution:If you do not return to the main screen after
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Note:You must reboot the library before this setting will
take effect.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Auto-Clean Setting
Changing the Auto-Clean Setting3
To enable or disable
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Auto-Clean:
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Auto-Clean is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Auto-Clean
setting. The available settings are
Note:The default setting is Disabled.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution:If you do not return to the main screen after
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
Enabled or Disabled.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Note:You must reboot the library before this setting will
take effect.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Ignore Host Lock Setting
Changing the Ignore Host Lock Setting3
The
Ignore Host Lock option controls whether the library can
release the mailbox when the host has issued a SCSI command to
lock the media:
•Enabling this option allows you to release the mailbox even
when the host has issued a SCSI command to lock the media.
•Disabling this option causes the library to display an error
message when you try to release the mailbox when the host has
locked the media.
To change the
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Ignore Host Lock setting:
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Ignore Host Lock is
highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Ignore Host
Lock
setting. The available settings are Enabled or Disabled.
Note:The default setting is Disabled.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution:If you do not return to the main screen after
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Note:You must reboot the library before this setting will
take effect.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Auto-Import Option
Changing the Auto-Import Option3
The
Auto-Import option controls how cartridges are moved from
the import/export slots of the mailbox to the magazine slots:
•Enabling this option causes the library to move any cartridges
in the import/export slots to the first (lowest element address)
free magazine slots automatically. The move is performed
automatically (without need for host commands) at both
power-up and whenever the import/export magazine is
inserted.
•Disabling this option removes the above capability; the host
software must issue SCSI commands to move cartridges from
the import/export slots to the required magazine slots.
To change the
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Auto-Import setting:
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Auto-Import is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Auto-Import
setting. The available settings are
Note:The default setting is Disabled.
Enabled or Disabled.
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5 Press Select.
Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Auto-Import Option
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution:If you do not return to the main screen after
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Note:You must reboot the library before this setting will
take effect.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Auto-Import Option
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Chapter 4
4Performing Maintenance
Operations
This chapter explains how to perform library maintenance
operations using the
Accessing the Maintenance Screen4
Maintenance screen.
To access the
1 On the main screen, press Menu.
The GUI displays the
2 Press Service.
The GUI displays the
Maintenance screen:
Menu screen.
Service Menu screen (see figure 39).
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Chapter 4 Performing Maintenance Operations
Accessing the Maintenance Screen
Figure 39 Service
Menu Screen
3 Press Maint.
Figure 40
Maintenance Screen
The GUI displays the
Maintenance screen (see figure 40).
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Chapter 4 Performing Maintenance Operations
Cleaning a Tape Drive
Cleaning a Tape Drive4
To clean a tape drive:
1 Access the Maintenance screen (see Accessing the Maintenance
Screen).
2 Press Clean.
Figure 41 Sample
Select Cleaning
Cartridge Screen
The GUI displays the
figure 41
). A flashing arrow indicates the currently selected
Select Cleaning Cartridge screen (see
source element.
3 If the library is an ATL M1500 in a multiple library stack or an
ATL M2500, press the
Level button to select the level where the
cleaning cartridge is located.
4 Press the Up and Down buttons to select the source element that
contains the cleaning cartridge.
5 When the flashing arrow is next to the source element that
contains the cleaning cartridge, press
Select.
The GUI displays the Select Tape Drive screen (see figure 42). A
flashing arrow indicates the currently selected drive.
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Chapter 4 Performing Maintenance Operations
Cleaning a Tape Drive
Figure 42 Sample
Select Tape Drive
Screen
6 If the library is an ATL M1500 in a multiple library stack or an
ATL M2500, press the
drive that requires cleaning is located.
7 Press Drive 1 or Drive 2.
Level button to select the level where the
To cancel the operation, press
8 Press Select.
The GUI displays the message
cleaning is done, the GUI displays the
Cartridge
9 Press Back to return to the Maintenance screen.
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screen again.
Cancel.
Cleaning in progress. When the
Select Cleaning
Chapter 4 Performing Maintenance Operations
Turning Drive Power On or Off (Maintenance Screen)
Turning Drive Power On or Off (Maintenance Screen)4
The
Drive Power option allows you to turn drive power on or off
from the GUI. Use this option to turn off drive power when you are
hot-swapping a tape drive.
Note:This option is available on both the Maintenance screen
and the
the
Power On or Off (Quick View Menu Screen) on page 24.
Turning Drive Power On or Off in an ATL M1500 Library4
To turn drive power on or off in an ATL M1500 library:
1 Access the Maintenance screen (see Accessing the Maintenance
Screen on page 77).
Quick View Menu screen. To access this option on
Quick View Menu screen, refer to Turning Drive
Figure 43 Sample
Tape Drive Power
Screen
2 Press Drv Pwr.
The GUI displays the
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Tap e Drive Power screen (see figure 43).
Chapter 4 Performing Maintenance Operations
Turning Drive Power On or Off (Maintenance Screen)
3 Press the button that corresponds to the drive you wish to
power on or off:
The GUI displays the currently selected setting in the tape
drive box at the top of the screen.
4 Press Apply to save the change and return to the Quick View
Menu
screen.
Drive 1 or Drive 2.
Figure 44 Drive
Power Screen
To return to the
power state of the drive, press
Turning Drive Power On or Off in an ATL M2500 Library4
Quick View Menu screen without changing the
Cancel.
To turn drive power on or off in an ATL M2500 library:
1 Access the Maintenance screen (see Accessing the Maintenance
Screen on page 77).
2 Press Drv Pwr.
The GUI displays the
Drive Power screen (see figure 44).
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