Quantum L200 User's Guide
Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200
Series Library
User’s Guide
6322500-04
Ver. 4, Rel. 0
Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide, 6322500-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0, August 20 01, Ma de in
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Contents
Preface xiii
Chapter 1 Overview 1
Library Configuration............................................................................1
Features....................................................................................................2
Library Components..............................................................................3
Operator Control Panel (OCP).......................................................3
Library Door.....................................................................................5
Back Panel.........................................................................................5
Optional Bar Code Reader..............................................................6
Cartridge Handling Mechanism....................................................7
Tape Drive......................................................................... ......... .......8
6-Cartridge Magazine......................................................................9
Element Numbering Convention................................................10
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Chapter 2 Installing the Library 11
Selecting an Installation Location ......................................................12
Space Requirements.......................................................................12
Surface Strength and Inclination .................................................12
Power and Grounding...................................................................12
Power Cord.....................................................................................12
Environmental Specifications.......................................................1 3
Receiving the Library........................................................ ...................14
Unpacking the Library ..................................................................14
Rack Mount Kit Installation .........................................................15
Connecting the Library........................................................................16
Running the Power-on Self-test..........................................................18
Configuring the Library.......................................................................19
Verifying the SCSI Settings...........................................................19
Chapter 3 Operator Control Panel 21
OCP Functions ......................................................................................22
OCP Menus.....................................................................................22
Status ......................................................................................................25
Eject/Unlock .........................................................................................28
SCSI ID...................................................................................................29
Viewing the SCSI ID Settings.......................................................30
Changing the SCSI ID Settings.....................................................30
Mode.......................................................................................................31
Viewing a Mode .............................................................................33
Setting a Mode................................................................................33
Optional Autoclean Mode ............................................................34
Firmware Updates .................................... ......... ......... ...................35
Information............................................................................................35
Code Update..........................................................................................36
Installing New Drive Microcode .................................................36
Tests........................................................................................................37
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Chapter 4 Using the Library 39
Using the Library Door........................................................................39
Opening the Library Door............................................................41
Closing the Library Door..............................................................41
Using Tape Cartridges.........................................................................42
Inserting a Cartridge .....................................................................42
Removing a Cartridge...................................................................44
Loading a Cartridge.......................................................................45
Unloading a Cartridge ........................................... ......... ......... .....46
Using the Cleaning Cartridge ......................................................46
Handling and Storing Cleaning Cartridges...............................47
Cln Message....................................................................................48
Inserting Bar Code Labels.............................................................48
Using the Cartridge Magazine ...........................................................49
Inserting the Magazine..................................................................49
Removing the Magazine...............................................................50
Chapter 5 SCSI Interface 51
General SCSI Bus Operation...............................................................51
Data Transfer..................................................................................52
Initiator/Target Operation...........................................................52
SCSI IDs and LUNs........................................................................52
Unit Attention Condition..............................................................53
Behavior Around Power-On and SCSI Bus Reset.....................53
Other SCSI Functionality..............................................................54
Bus Phases.......................................................................................54
Attention Signal Response............................................................54
SCSI Message System...........................................................................54
Status Phase....................................................................................54
Bus Free...........................................................................................56
Bus Parity Errors............................................................................56
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Guidelines 57
Basic Library Operation.......................................................................58
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Operation Failure..................................................................................59
Write-Operation Failure................................................................59
Error Conditions.............................................................................59
Power Problems .............................................................................59
Appendix A Specifications 61
Physical Specifications.........................................................................62
Performance Specifications.................................................................63
Power Specifications ............................................................................63
Environmental Specifications.............................................................64
Operating Vibration Specifications....................................................65
Operating Shock Specifications..........................................................66
Non-Operating Vibration Specifications...........................................66
Non-Operating Shock Specifications.................................................67
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Susceptibility..........................68
EMI Emissions................................................................................68
Conducted Emissions....................................................................69
Radiated Emissions........................................................................69
Radiated Susceptibility..................................................................69
Conducted Susceptibility..............................................................70
ESD Failure Level Limits ..............................................................70
Acoustic Noise Emissions ...................................................................71
Drive Reliability Factors......................................................................72
Appendix B Error Messages and Definitions 73
Error Messages...............................................................................73
Error Definitions ............................................................................76
Appendix C Regulatory Statements 81
FCC Statement ................................................. ......... ......... ...................81
Industry Canada (Digital Apparatus) ...............................................82
Notice for USA and Canada Only......................................................83
Laser Statement.....................................................................................84
Battery Statement..................................................................................85
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Glossary 87
Index 93
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Figures
Figure 1 OCP.......................................................................................4
Figure 2 Library Door........................................................................5
Figure 3 Back Panel............................................................................6
Figure 4 Bar Code Reader .................................................................7
Figure 5 Cartridge Handling Mechanism.......................................8
Figure 6 Library Magazine (Loaded)............................................... 9
Figure 7 Storage Array ....................................................................1 0
Figure 8 Unpacking the Library.....................................................15
Figure 9 Rear Panel Cable Connectors..........................................16
Figure 10 SCSI Cabling stand-alone Connection Scenario ...........17
Figure 11 Slot Locations ....................................................................40
Figure 12 Cartridge Write-Protect Switch ......................................43
Figure 13 Cartridge Retaining Tab ..................................................44
Figure 14 Bar Code Label Insertion.................................................49
Figure 15 Cartridge Magazine..........................................................50
Figure 16 Opening the Cartridge Door...........................................58
Figure 17 Library Dimensions..........................................................62
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Tables
Table 1 POST Pass/Error Messages.............................................18
Table 2 SCSI ID Default Settings..................................................19
Table 3 OCP LCD Menu Structure...............................................22
Table 4 Status Options...................................................................26
Table 5 Eject/Unlock Options ......................................................28
Table 6 SCSI ID Options................................................................29
Table 7 Mode Options....................................................................31
Table 8 Information Messages......................................................35
Table 9 Code Update Messages....................................................36
Table 10 Tests Options.....................................................................37
Table 11 Cln Message Indications..................................................48
Table 12 Status Bytes........................................................................55
Table 13 Library Dimensions..........................................................62
Table 14 Power Specifications.........................................................63
Table 15 Environmental Specifications .........................................6 4
Table 16 Operating Vibration Specifications................................65
Table 17 Operating Shock Specifications......................................66
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Table 18 Non-Operating Vibration Specifications.......................66
Table 19 Random Vibration Specifications...................................67
Table 20 Non-Operating Shock Specifications.............................67
Table 21 Conducted Emission Limits............................................6 9
Table 22 Radiated Emissions (30 MHz to 1000 MHz).................69
Table 23 ESD Failure Level Limits.................................................70
Table 24 Acoustic Noise Emissions (English)...............................71
Table 25 Acoustic Noise Emissions (German)..............................71
Table 26 OCP Error Messages .........................................................73
Table 27 Library Error Definitions.................................................76
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• Basic library operations
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• Using the library
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• SCSI interface
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Note: Note emphasizes important information related to the
main topic.
This manual uses the following conventions:
• 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.”
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that translate as follows:
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Chapter 1
1Overview
This chapter provides an overall desc ription of the PowerStor L2 00
Series library (library) and includes the following sections:
• Library Configuration
• Features
• Library Components
Library Configuration 1
The library can hold up to eight c artridges and houses a single tape
drive. The library is available in rack mount or desktop
configurations and is available with either single-ended or
differential SCSI interfaces.
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Chapter 1 Overview
Features
Features 1
The library provides the following features:
• Automatic tape operations
• Library status display via the operator control panel (OCP):
• Tape drive status and activity
• Tape drive error status
• Magazine slot status
• Loaded tape cartridge conditions
• Mode control:
• Automatic random access to all tape cartridges
• Sequential access to tape cartridges in a single cycle
• Sequential access to tape cartridges in circular cycles
• Optional bar code reader reads the tape cartridge label bar
codes
• Optional auto clean mode automatically cleans drives
when required
• User selection of cartridges to be loaded into the tape drive
• SCSI ID selection via the OCP
• Tape drive microcode updates via the SCSI bus or cartridge
• Library code or firmware updates via SCSI bus
• Display device microcode and hardware revision numbers
• User directed tests for the library
• Embedded diagnostic software displays status for head
cleaning, library operation, and tape drive operations
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Chapter 1 Overview
Library Components
Library Components 1
The library consists of these major components:
• OCP
• Library door
• Back panel
• Bar code reader (optional)
• Cartridge handling mechanism (CHM) (also referred to as the
loader, elevator, or medium changer)
• Tape drive
• 6-cartridge removable magazine
• 2-cartridge fixed internal magazine
Operator Control Panel (OCP)
Caution: Do not attempt to remove components or perform
maintenance procedures on the library. Maintenance
procedures are performed by field service
technicians.
The OCP is located on the front panel of the library (see figure 1
1
and controls all library local functions. The OCP consists of:
• A liquid crystal display (LCD)
• A power indicator light-emitting diode (LED)
• Four buttons: Previous, Next, Select, and Enter
The LCD displays up to two lines of characters that contain a
mixture of messages and field codes (see figure 1
).
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Chapter 1 Overview
Library Component s
Figure 1 OCP
Previous1
Next1Enter 1LCD1
Select1
Power
LED
1
Using the OCP, you can:
• View tape drive status and activity
• View error messages
• View magazine slot status
• View the drive and loader controller configuration
• Set the SCSI ID for the drive and loader controller
• Lock or unlock the magazine door
• Exercise and test the CHM
See chapter 3, Operato r C o n t r o l Panel
for more information on the
OCP.
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Chapter 1 Overview
Library Components
Library Door 1
Figure 2 Library Door
The library door provides access to a 6-cartridge removable
magazine, and a 2-cartridge internal fixed magazine. See Opening
the Library Door on page 41 for more information on opening the
library door.
6-cartridge
magazine
Magazine handle
Library door
Back Panel 1
The back panel of the library (see fi gur e 3
) contains:
• Power switch and connector
• SCSI connectors
• Power supply
• Serial port (only for use by a service representative)
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Chapter 1 Overview
Library Component s
Figure 3 Back Panel
Power switch
Power connector
SCSI connector
Serial port
Optional Bar Code Reader
The optional bar code reader performs cartridge inventories in less
1
than three minutes. When installed, it occupies a narrow space
inside the library, to the left of the tape cartridge magazine (see
figure 4
).
The bar code reader assembly contains a scan head that
communicates with the library controller card over an RS-422
communications link. During a cartridge inventory, the scan head
illuminates and reads the bar code labels on the cartridges and
transmits the results to the library controller card.
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Figure 4 Bar Code
Reader
Chapter 1 Overview
Library Components
Scan head
Bar code reader
assembly
Cartridge Handling Mechanism
The cartridge handling mechanism (CHM) is a compact,
1
bidirectional roller system that enables simple horizontal
movement between the magazine and the tape drive (see figure 5
This design allows you to add and remove cartridges from the
front of the magazine.
Note: If the CHM, or elevator, is positioned so that it blocks the
rear of the slot where the cartridge is to be loaded or
unloaded, it is not possible to perform a load or unload
operation. The cartridge cannot be pushed far enough
into the slot so that it locks or unlocks into or out of its
position in the magazine. In this instance, the magazine
will have to be removed in order to load or unload that
particular magazine slot.
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Chapter 1 Overview
Library Component s
Figure 5 Cartridge
Handling Mechanism
The CHM contains sensors that monitor cartridge location, gripper
location and timing information. These sensors al low the library to
operate as a random access system that provides direct, quick
access to any of the cartridges in the storage array.
Tape drive
CHM
Tape Drive 1
The tape drive is mounted to a sturdy metal bracket assembly
which includes a built-in fan unit and SCSI data connectors. It
affords easy access in the event that the drive requires
replacement.
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Chapter 1 Overview
Library Components
6-Cartridge Magazine
Figure 6 Library
Magazine (Loaded)
The includes one 6-cartridge tape magazine (see figure 6
1
accessed from the door on the front of the unit. The magazine
stores up to six data cartridges. The magazine can also be rem oved
and used for off-site storage.
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cartridge
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carrying
handle
The magazine is keyed to prevent improper cartridge insertion and
locks each cartridge in place once inserted. A push on a cartridge
releases it for removal without the need to remove the entire
magazine.
Note: If the CHM, or elevator, is positioned so that it blocks the
rear of a slot where a cartridge is to be loaded or
unloaded, it is not possible to pe rform the load or unloa d
operation. The cartridge cannot be pushed far enough
into the slot so that it locks or unlocks into or out of its
position in the magazine. In this instance, the magazine
will have to be removed in order to load or unload that
particular magazine slot.
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Chapter 1 Overview
Library Component s
Element Numbering Convention
Figure 7 Storage
Array
The storage array (see figure 7
• One 6-cartridge magazine
1
• Two internal storage slots
• One tape drive
) includes:
Tape drive
01 2 3 4 5
6-cartridge
magazine
67
2 internal slots
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Chapter 2
2Installing the Library
This chapter contains information needed to install, configure and
operate the library. The installation procedure is divided into the
following general tasks:
• Selecting an Installation Location
• Receiving the Library
• Rack Mount Kit Installation
• Running the Power-on S elf-test
• Configuring the Library
• Selecting an Installation Location
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Chapter 2 Installing the Library
Selecting an Installation Location
Selecting an Installation Location 2
When selecting an installation location for the library, consider:
• Space requirements
• Installation surface strength and inclination
• Power and grounding
• Environmental specifications
Space Requirements
Surface Strength and Inclination
Power and Grounding
Power Cord 2
The library requires 6 inches space behind it for cables and
2
connections. The library also requires 6 inches in front of it for
opening and closing the library door. No extra space is required to
either side of the library. To remove and replace the library
enclosure, you need an overhead clearance slightly greater than
the height of the library (see Physical Specifications
on page 62).
Place the library on a clean , lev el surface. If the library is placed on
2
a desk or table, make sure it is sturdy enough to support the
library’s weight, 37 pounds (17 kilograms) (empty).
The electrical ratings for the library are 100 to 1 20/200 to 240 VAC,
2
50/60 Hertz.
A 110/120 VAC power cord is supplied with your library. If your
locale does not use 110/120 VAC, the power cord used with this
equipment must meet this criteria:
• A minimum of 18/3 AWG, 60
°C, Type SJT
• UL and CSA certified cordage rated for use at 250 VAC with a
current rating that is at least 125% of the current rating of the
product (in Europe, the cordage must have the HAR mark)
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Chapter 2 Installing the Library
Selecting an Installation Location
• The AC plug must be terminated in a grounding-type male
plug designed for use in your country and it must also have
marks showing certification by an agency acceptable in the
country
• The connector at the product end must be an IEC 320 type C13
female connector
• The cord must be no longer than 14.5 feet (4.5 meters)
Warning: Do not attempt to modify or use an external 110/120
VAC power cord for 220/240 VAC input power.
Modifying the power cord can cause personal injury
and severe equipment damage.
Environmental Specifications
The installation location should meet the following environmental
2
specifications for operating the Powerstor library:
• Temperature: 50
°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C)
• Relative humidity: 20% to 80% noncondensing
• Humidity gradient: 10% per hour
• Dry bulb temperature: 50
• Wet bulb temperature: 77
• Temperature gradient: 19.8
• Temperature shock: 18
°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C)
°F (25°C)
°F (11°C) per hour across the range
°F (10°C) over two minutes
• Altitude: -500 feet to 10,000 feet (-150 meters to 3000 meters)
• Air:
Free of airborne contaminates (for example dust, paper
particles, fibers, and so on)
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Chapter 2 Installing the Library
Receiving the Library
Receiving the Library 2
When receiving the library from the shipper, unpack the library as
close to the installation location as possible.
Inspect the shipping pallet and carton for damage that may have
occurred during shipment and immediately report any damage to
the shipper.
Warning: The library weighs 37 lbs (17 kg). Two people should
perform any procedure that involves lifting or
moving the library.
Caution: If you are installing the rack mount version of the
library, use the PowerStor Rack Mount Installation Kit.
This kit provides necessary support brackets.
Unpacking the Library
The unpacking instructions vary depending upon whether it is a
desktop or rack mount library. If i t is a desktop l ibrary, you s hould
have only one shipping carton. If it is a rack mount library, you
will have two shipping cartons. The larger carton contains the
library, and the smaller carton contains the rack mount kit.
To unpack the library (see figure8
2
1 Remove the accessory kit.
2 Remove the packing foam from the top of the library.
3 Remove the library from the shipping carton.
4 Remove the library from the shipping bag.
5 Place the library in the installa tion location. If it is a rack mount
):
library, refer to the instructions supplied with the PowerStor
Rack Mount Kit.
6 Save the box and its packing materials in case the library
requires shipment at a later date.
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