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Contents

Preface xi

Chapter 1 Library Description 1

L500 Library Configurations.................................................................1

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

Cabinet...............................................................................................2

Element Numbering Convention..................................................4

Features....................................................................................................5

Library Components..............................................................................6

Front Panel........................................................................................6

Back Panel.........................................................................................7

Bar Code Reader (Optional)...........................................................8

Cartridge Handling Mechanism (CHM)......................................8

Tape Drives.............................................................. ......... ................9

Drive Mounting Description........................................................10

Dual 7-Cartridge Magazines........................................................12

Operator Control Panel.................................................................13

Chapter 2 Installing the L500 Series Library 15

Selecting an Installation Location ......................................................15

Floor Space............................................................... .......................16

Overhead Clearance ......................................................................17

Surface Strength and Inclination .................................................17

Power and Grounding ..................................................................17

Power Cord.....................................................................................17

Environmental Specifications.......................................................18

Receiving the Library.................................. ......... ................................18

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Unpacking the Library............................................. ............................19

Connecting the Tape Library..............................................................22

Running the Power-On-Self-Test (POST)..........................................24

Configuring the Tape Library.............................................................25

Viewing SCSI IDs...........................................................................26

Changing SCSI ID Settings...........................................................26

Changing the Library Card SCSI ID Setting..............................27

Operating the Tape Library ................................................................27

Inserting a Cartridge......................................................................28

Removing a Cartridge from a Magazine....................................31

Using the Cleaning Cartridge ......................................................32

Chapter 3 Operator Control Panel 33

OCP Functions ......................................................................................34

Overview.........................................................................................34

Status ......................................................................................................39

Eject/Unlock .........................................................................................43

Opening the Library Doors...........................................................44

Closing the Library Doors ............................................................44

Unloading a Cartridge......................................................... ......... .44

Removing the Magazine...............................................................45

Installing the Magazine.............................................. ......... ..........46

Load........................................................................................................48

Loading a Cartridge.......................................................................49

SCSI ID...................................................................................................50

Viewing the SCSI IDs ....................................................................52

Setting a SCSI ID ............................................................................52

Mode.......................................................................................................53

Viewing a Mode ................................................................... ......... .55

Setting a Mode................................................................................56

Information............................................................................................56

Code Update..........................................................................................58

Viewing the Drive Microcode Revision Level...........................59

Installing New Drive Microcode via Cartridge.........................59

Tests........................................................................................................59

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Chapter 4 SCSI Interface 61

General SCSI Bus Operation...............................................................61

Data Transfer..................................................................................61

Initiator/Target Operation...........................................................62

SCSI IDs and Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs) ............................62

Unit Attention Condition..............................................................62

Behavior Around Power-On and SCSI Bus Reset.....................63

Other SCSI Functionality..............................................................63

Bus Phases.......................................................................................63

Attention Signal Response............................................................64

Status Phase....................................................................................64

Bus Free...........................................................................................65

Bus Parity Errors............................................................................65

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Guidelines 67

Proper OCP Operation ........................................................................67

Avoiding Basic Problems ....................................................................68

Operation Failure...........................................................................69

Power Problems .............................................................................69

Appendix A Library Specifications 71

Physical Specifications..................................................................72

Performance Specifications...........................................................72

Power Specifications......................................................................72

Environmental Specifications.......................................................73

Operating Vibration and Shock Specifications..........................74

Non-operating Vibration and Shock Specifications..................76

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Susceptibility ...................78

ESD Failure Level Limits..............................................................79

Power Distributed Harmonics.....................................................80

Acoustic Noise Emissions.............................................................80

Reliability Factors.................................................................................81

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Appendix B OCP Error Messages and Error Definitions 83

Appendix C Regulatory Statements 95

FCC STATEMENT................................................................................95

INDUSTRY CANADA (DIGITAL APPARATUS) Interference-

Causing Equipment Standard ICES-003 Issue 2........................96

Glossary 99

Index 103

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Figures

Figure 1 PowerStor L500 Series Library (Tower)...........................2

Figure 2 Tower Configurations........................................................3

Figure 3 Rack Mount Configuration................................................3

Figure 4 L500 Cartridge Array .........................................................4

Figure 5 Library Front Panel (Rack-Mount)...................................7

Figure 6 Back Panel............................................................................7

Figure 7 Bar Code Reader .................................................................8

Figure 8 Cartridge Handling Mechanism.......................................9

Figure 9 Bezel-Free Tape Drive......................................................10

Figure 10 Drive Bracket Assembly ..................................................11

Figure 11 Library Magazine..............................................................12

Figure 12 Operator Control Panel....................................................13

Figure 13 Floor Space Requirements (Tower Library)..................16

Figure 14 Rack Space Requirements (Rack Mount Library)........16

Figure 15 Removing the Accessories Boxes....................................20

Figure 16 Removing the Library from the Shipping Carton........21

Figure 17 Tape Library Rear Panel Cable Connectors..................22

Figure 18 Sample SCSI Cable Connection......................................23

Figure 19 Front Panel (rack mount).................................................25

Figure 20 Cartridge Write-Protect Switch ......................................29

Figure 21 Inserting a Cartridge ........................................................30

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Figures

Figure 22 Removing a Cartridge from the Magazine ...................31

Figure 23 OCP.....................................................................................34

Figure 24 Tape Library (One Magazine Installed).........................48

Figure 25 Opening the Cartridge Door...........................................68

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Tables

Table 1 POST Pass/Error Messages.............................................24

Table 2 SCSI ID Default Setting....................................................26

Table 3 OCP LCD Menu Structure...............................................35

Table 4 OCP Button Descriptions.................................................38

Table 5 Status Options...................................................................40

Table 6 Eject/Unlock Options ......................................................43

Table 7 SCSI ID Options................................................................51

Table 8 Mode Options ....................................................................54

Table 9 Information Messages......................................................57

Table 10 Code Update Messages....................................................58

Table 11 Test Options.......................................................................60

Table 12 Physical Specifications .....................................................72

Table 13 Power Specifications.........................................................72

Table 14 Environmental Specifications .........................................73

Table 15 Vibration Specifications (Operating) .............................74

Table 16 Shock Specifications (Operating)....................................75

Table 17 Vibration Specifications (Non- operating)....................76

Table 18 Shock Specifications (Non-operating) ...........................77

Table 19 Conducted Emission Limits............................................78

Table 20 Radiated Emissions (30 MHz to 1000 MHz).................78

Table 21 ESD Failure Level Limits.................................................79

Table 22 Nominal Acoustic Noise Emissions...............................80

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Tables

Table 23 Acoustic Noise Emissions for German Declaration

Law......................................................................................81

Table 24 OCP Error Messages .........................................................83

Table 25 Library Error Definitions.................................................86

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Preface

This manual introduces the Quantum|ATL PowerStor L500 Series library and describes library operat ions, configurati on, cal ibration, servicing, and basic troubleshooting

Audience

Purpose

Document Organization

This manual is written for library operators and field service engineers.

This manual provides information about the L500 Series library including:

• Installing the library

• Basic library operations

• Operator commands

• Service commands

• Troubleshooting

This manual is organized as follows:

• Chapter 1,

library components.

• Chapter 2,

information to install, configure, and operate the tape library.

Library Description, describes each of the major

Installing the L500 Series Library, contains

• Chapter 3,

structure and descriptions of all control panel buttons and functions.

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Operator Control Panel, provides an overall menu

Preface

• Chapter 4, SCSI Interface, details the SCSI Protocol features for

the tape library.

Notational Conventions

• Chapter 5,

Trouble shooting Guid elines, provides basic

troubleshooting guidelines for the tape library.

• Appendix ,

Library Specifications, provides all library

specifications and requirements.

• Appendix ,

OCP Error Messages and Error Definitions,

provides a description of al l error mess ages and r ecommen ded operator actions.

• Appendix ,

Regulatory Statements, provides FCC and EC

regulatory information.

A glossary and index are included to help you locate information in this gu ide.

This manual uses the following conventions:

Caution: Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment

and are included to prevent damage to equipment.

Note: Notes emphasize important information related to the

main topic.

Warning: Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal

safety and are included to prevent injury

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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.

Library Description

This chapter provides an overall description of the PowerStor L500 Series library. The chapter consists of these sections:

• Library configurations

• Features and benefits

• Library components

L500 Library Configurations

Overview

The L500 Series library (see figure 1 library utilizing from one to three tape drives.

) is a 14-cartridge, multi-mode

The library is a high-performance, high-capacity, streaming cartridge tape product designed for use on midrange and high-end computing systems.

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Chapter 1 Library Description L500 Library Configurations

Figure 1 PowerStor L500 Series Library (Tower)

Operator Control Panel (OCP)

Full magazine

Access door

Cabinet

The library is available in a rack-mount or towe r configuration (s ee

figure 2

and figure 3).

The cabinet houses all other components of the library. It has two doors on the front panel for accessing each magazine. The tape drive’s SCSI ports, power receptacle, and power switch ar e located on the back panel (see figure 6

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Figure 2 Tower Configurations

Chapter 1 Library Description

L500 Library Configurati on s

OCP

Magazine access doors

Figure 3 Rack Mount Configuration

OCP

Magazine access doors

(Requires the ATL Pow erSt or Rack Mount Kit)

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Chapter 1 Library Description L500 Library Configurations

Element Numbering Convention

Figure 4 L500 Cartridge Array

The storage array includes:

• Two 7-cartridge magazines

• Up to 3 tape drives The cartridge array is shown in figure 4

Cartridge 0

Cartridge 1

Cartridge 2

Cartridge 3

Cartridge 4

Cartridge 5

Cartridge 6

Magazine 0

Cartridge 7

Cartridge 8

Cartridge 9

Cartridge 10

Cartridge 11

Cartridge 12

Cartridge 13

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Magazine 1

Chapter 1 Library Description

Features

The L500 Series library provides the following features:

• Automatic tape operations

• Library status display via the OCP

•

Tape drive status and activity

•

Tape drive error status

•

Magazine slot status

•

Loaded tape cartridge conditions

• Mode control

•

Library: automatic random access to all cartridges

•

Autoloader: sequential access to cartridges in a single cycle

•

Autoloader: sequential access to cartridges in circular cycles

• User selection of cartridges to be loaded into the tape drive

• SCSI ID selection via the Operator Control Panel (OCP)

• Library and tape drive microcode updates via the SCSI bus or cartridge

• OCP display of 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 Library Description Library Components

Library Components

The L500 Series library consists of these major components

• Front panel

• Back panel

• Bar code reader (optional)

• Cartridge Handling Mechanism (CHM)

• Up to three tape drives

• Two 7-cartridge magazines

• Operator Control Panel

Front Panel

The front panel of the library has three main components:

• OCP

• Magazine 0 library door

• Magazine 1 library door

Operator Control Panel

The OCP consists of an LCD and four push-buttons (PREVIOUS, SELECT, NEXT, and ENTER). It displays up to two lines of characters, containing both messages and field codes. For more informat ion on the OCP, see Chapter 3, “

Library Doors

Operator Control Panel.”

Each library door on the L500 Series provides access to a 7-cartridge capacity magazine. The magazine to the left in the rackmount version (top magazine in the tower version) is magazine 0. The magazine to the right in the rack-mount version (the bottom magazine in the tower version) is magazine 1 (see figure 5

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Chapter 1 Library Description

Library Component s

Figure 5 Library F ront Panel (Rack-Mount)

Back Panel

OCP

Magazine 0 door Magazine 1 door

The back panel of the library (see figure 6 components:

• Power supply

• Power switch

• Power receptacle

• SCSI ports

• Fan guards

) contains these

Figure 6 Back Panel

Power switch Power

supply Power

receptacle

SCSI ports

Fan guards

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Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components

Bar Code Reader (Optional)

Figure 7 Bar Code Reader

An optional feature on the L500 Series library is a bar code reader

(see figure 7

). Residing on top of the cartridge array, the bar code

reader performs cartridge inventories in less than three minutes. The bar code reader assembly is mounted above magazine 0

(tower version) or to the left of magazine 0 (rack mount version). The reader’s scan head communicates with the loader controller on

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 r esults over the serial communications link to the loader controller.

Cartridge Handling Mechanism (CHM)

The Cartridge Handling Mechanism (CHM) is a compact bi-

directional roller system that enable s simple hori zontal movem ent between cartridge bins and tape drives (see figure 8

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Figure 8 Cartridge Handling Mechanism

Chapter 1 Library Description

Library Component s

CHM

Tape drive

Tape Drives

Cartridges are inserted or removed from the front of a magazine, while the CHM picks and places cartridges from the rear of a magazine.

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 cartridge in either magazine.

The tape drives in the L500 Series library are bezel-free and have contoured handles. This enables each drive to fit comfortably into the compact bays of the library.

The library uses an electronic motor-driven ejection system which automates the tape ejection procedure.

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Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components

Figure 9 Bezel-Free Tape Drive

Handle motor assembly

Drive Mounting Description

Contoured

handle

The tape drive is installed in the library using a drive bracket

assembly. Four mounting screws secure the drive to the bracket. The mounting bracket components are:

• Fan assembly

• Loader controller cable

• SCSI interface cable and bulkhead connector

• Handle motor assembly and extender board

• Positioning slides

Replacement tape drives for L500 libraries are pre-assembled with the drive bracket assembly (see figure 10

Bezel-free

front

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Figure 10 Drive Bracket Assembly

Loader controller cable

Handle motor assembly

Chapter 1 Library Description

Library Component s

Fan assembly

SCSI cable and connector

Positioning slide

Supported Tape Cartridges

Tape cartridges reside within two removable 7-cartridge magazines, accessible through individual doors at the front of the unit. The library will operate with one or both magazines in place.

Note:

Both access doors must be closed during system operation.

The L500 Series library can write and read 2.6, 6.0, 10.0, 15.0 or 20.0 GB tape formats for 100% compatibility with earlier drives.

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Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components

Dual 7-Cartridge Magazines

Figure 11 Library Magazine

The library includes two 7-cartridge tape magazines (see figure 11

One slot in one of the magazines can be used to accommodate a cleaning cartridge. The magazine can also be removed and used for off-site storage.

Each magazine is keyed to prevent improper cartridge insertions. Once inserted, each cartridge is locked in place by a small metal tab. To remove a cartridge, simply push it until you hear a click, then release it. The cartridge will be partially ejected, making it easy to remove.

Note:

The magazine should be removed when loading or unloading tape cartridges. A hinged handle is located on the side of the magazine to aid in removal and storage outside of the library.

Caution:

Do not press on the metal retaining tabs after inserting a cartridge in a magazine.

Library CHM picks cartridges

Cartridges are locked into place

Manually insert and remove cartridges from the front

0 1 2

from the back of the magazine

3 4 5 6

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Hinged handle

Chapter 1 Library Description

Library Component s

Operator Control Panel

Figure 12 Operator Control Panel

The OCP is the operator interface of the L500 library. It consists of:

• LED display

• Four push-buttons

The OCP (see figure 12

) is mounted behind the library bezel and

attached to the ribbon cable connector.

PREVIOUS SELECT

LCD

ENTERNEXT

The LCD displays two lines of characters. The message content of either line can contain a mixture of text messages and field codes. Use the OCP to configure and operate the library or access library information.

Use the OCP to:

• View tape drive status and activity

• View error mess ages

• Check magazine slot status

• Check drive and loader controller configuration

• Lock or unlock the magazine doors

• Control how the library accesses cartridges

• Set the SCSI ID

See Chapter 3, “

Operator Control Panel,” for more information on

the OCP.

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Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components

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Chapter 2

Installing the L500 Series Library

This chapter contains information nee ded to install, c onfig ur e, and operate the L500 Series library. The installation procedure is divided into the following general tasks:

• Selecting an installation location

• Receiving the library

• Unpacking the library

• Connecting the tape library

• Running the Power-On Self-Test (POST)

• Configuring the tape library

• Operating the tape library

Selecting an Installation Location

When selecting an installation location for the library, consider the following:

• Floor space

• Overhead clearance

• Installation surface strength and inclination

• Power and grounding

• Environmental specifications

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Chapter 2 Installing the L500 Series Library Selecting an Installation Location

Floor Space

Figure 13 Floor Space Requirements (Tower Library)

Figure 13

shows the floor space requirements for setting up and

operating the stand-alone library.

11 inches

(27 cm)

Back

20 inches (51 cm)

Front

Figure 14 shows the rack space requirements for setting up and

operating the rack mount library.

Figure 14 Rack Space Requirements

18 inches (45 cm)

(Rack Mount Library)

Back

20 inches (51 cm)

Front

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Chapter 2 Installing the L500 Series Library

Selecting an Installation Location

Overhead Clearance

Surface Strength and Inclination

Power and Grounding

Power Cord

The height of the stand-alone library is 18 inches (46 cm). The

height of the rack mount library is 7 inches (18 cm). T o r emove and replac e the library enclosure, you need an over head

clearance slightly greater than the height of the library.

Place the library and rack on a clean, level surface. If the library

will be placed on a desk or table, make sure it is sturdy enough to support the library’s weight (76 lbs/35 kg).

The electrical ratings for the library are 110 - 120/200 - 240 VAC,

50 Hz - 60 Hz, 1.6 A - 0.8 A, 140 W - 200 W.

A 110/120 VAC power cord is supplied with your unit. If your country/locale does not use 110/120 VAC, refer to the criteria listed below for parameters.

Warning:

Do not attempt to modify or use an external 1 10 - 120 VAC power cord for 220 - 240 VAC input power. Modifying the power cord can cause personal injury and severe equipment damage.

The power cord used with this equipment must meet the following criteria:

• The power cord should be a minimum of 18/3 AWG, 60

°C,

Type SJT or SVT.

• 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.

• The plug must be terminated in a grounding-type male plug designed for use in your country. It must also have marks showing certification by an agency acceptable in the country.

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Chapter 2 Installing the L500 Series Library Receiving the Library

• The connector at the product end must be an IEC320 C13 (type CEE-22) female connector.

• The cord length must not exceed 14.5 feet (4.5 meters).

Environmental Specifications

The installation location should meet the following environmental

specifications.

• Temperature: 50

• Relative humidity: 20% to 80% non condensing

• Humidity gradient: 10% per hour

• Dry bulb (ambient) temperature: 50

• Wet bulb (dew point) temperature: 77

• Temperature gradient: 19.8

• Temperature shock: 18

• Altitude: -500 to 30,000 feet (-150 to 9100 meters)

•

Air: free of airborne contaminates; e.g., dust, paper particles

Receiving the Library

When receiving the library from the shipper, unpack the unit as close to the installation location as possible.

°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C)

°F (25°C)

°F (11°C) per hour acros s t he range

°F (10°C) over two minutes

Inspect the shipping pallet and carton for damage that may have occurred during shipment. Report any damage to the shipper immediately.

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Chapter 2 Installing the L500 Series Library

Unpacking the Library

Warning:

Caution:

The unpacking instructions vary depending upon whether you ordered a stand-alone or rack mount library. If you received a stand-alone library, you should have only one shipping carton. Refer to the PowerStor L500 Unpacking Instructions, PN 6321102, included with the library.

If you ordered a rack mount library, you should have two shipping cartons. The large carton contains the library, and the smaller carton contains the PowerStor Rack Mount Installation Kit.

The library weighs up to 76 lbs (35 kg) when fully loaded. Two people should perform any steps that involve lifting or guiding the library. Use safe practices when lifting or guiding the library.

If you are installing the rack mount version of the library, be sure to use Quantum|ATL’s PowerStor Rack Mount Installation kit. This kit provides the necessary support brackets and other hardware for properly mounting the library.

Install the rack mount kit in the rack, referring to the PowerStor Rack Mount Guide, PN 6322617, provided with the rack mount kit.

Caution:

The library weighs 76 lbs (35 kg). Two people should perform any procedure that involves lifting or moving the library.

Open the top of the shipping carton by carefully cutting the packing tape.

Remove the two accessories boxes from the carton (see figure 15). One box is empty. The other box contains the accessories kit.

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Chapter 2 Installing the L500 Series Library Unpacking the Library

Remove the packing foam from the top of the library (see

figure 16

With two people lif ting the library, re move it from the shippi ng carton.

Remove the library from the shipping bag.

Place the library in the installa tion location. If it is a rack mount library, place it in the rack.

Figure 15 Removing the Accessories Boxes

Accessories

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Figure 16 Removing the Library from the Shipping Carton

Chapter 2 Installing the L500 Series Library

Unpacking the Library

Packing foam

Shipping bag

Library

The library is now unpacked.

Caution: Do not attempt to open the front doors of the library

when the library is turned off. These doors open only when the unit is turned on.

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Chapter 2 Installing the L500 Series Library Connecting the Tape Library

Connecting the Tape Library

Complete the following procedure to connect the power cord and SCSI signal cables to the tape library. Figure 17 panel lay out for a three-drive configuration.

Caution: Verify that the library card uses the same type of

SCSI bus as the drives. For example, connecting a single-ended (SE) SCSI library to a differential (DIFF) SCSI adapter will cause a host system malfunction.

Figure 17 Tape Library Rear Panel Cable Connectors

Power switch and power connector

Library card SCSI ID 0 to host

shows the rear

Library card SCSI ID 0 to drives

Drive 2 SCSI ID 3

Drive 0 SCSI ID 1

Drive 1 SCSI ID 2

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Chapter 2 Installing the L500 Series Library

Connecting the Tape Library

To connect the tape library:

Verify that the power switch is in the off position.

Connect one end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI cable connector on the library card, which is accessible from the back of the tape library.

Verify that the SCSI bus is terminated properly. Depending on the system configuration, the SCSI bus initiates

at the host, connects to the library controller, and then to any other SCSI devices on the bus. It terminates at the last SCSI device on the bus. SCSI cabling connections are shown in

figure 18

Figure 18 Sample SCSI Cable Connection

Library

Host

SCSI cables

Next SCSI device or terminator

Install the SCSI cables and tighten the screws to secure all

Library card (SCSI ID 0)

Drive 2 (SCSI ID 3)

Drive 0 (SCSI ID 1)

Drive 1 (SCSI ID 2)

cables.

Connect the power cord to the power connector on the back of the tape library (figure 17

Connect the other end of the power cord to the AC power

source.

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Chapter 2 Installing the L500 Series Library Running the Power-On-Self-Test (POST)

Running the Power-On-Self-Test (POST)

To verify proper system installation:

Turn on the tape library. The POST begins automatically.

Table 1 POST Pass/ Error Messages

Table 1

pass or fail messages associated with these tests.

POST Test - Description Pass Message Error Message

ROM EDC - Flash ROM EDC test

Micro RAM - Micr opr ocessor Local RAM test

UART - QUART test

Other

lists the tests that are run during POST, and displays the

DLTstor POST 1 EDC

DLTstor POST 2 Micro RAM

DLTstor POST 3 UART

DLTstor POST 4 Other

POST Error in ROM EDC

POST Error in Micro RAM

POST Error in UART

POST Error in Other

Next, the drives and the library are initialized. The OCP displays:

Library Idle Library Init Library Idle

The OCP buttons are not active until the OCP displays

Library Idle

If all the POST tests complete successfully and the drives and library are initialized, t he library is ready for operati on.

If the tests do not complete, run the POST again. Turn the power off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the power back on. If the tests still do not comp lete, the library needs service.

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Chapter 2 Installing the L500 Series Library

Configuring the Tape Library

This section describes how to configure the library. Configuration consists of verifying SCSI ID settings for the library and all drives.

Figure 19

tape library. Verify all SCSI IDs using the OCP. If necessary, change the IDs (see Changing SCSI ID Settings

Figure 19 Front Panel (rack mount)

shows the location of the OCP on the front panel of the

OCP

Magazine 0 Door

(Slots 0 - 6

PREVIOUS SELECT

LCD

ENTERNEXT

Magazine 1 Door

)

(Slots 7 - 13

)

The system uses SCSI IDs to identify or address devices, such as the library card and the t ape drives, on the SCSI bus.If the library is one of multiple SCSI devices on the bus, use a SCSI ID that is unique from any other device or system ID on the SCSI bus.

Table 2

lists the default SCSI IDs. Figure 17 on page 22 shows

physical SCSI device locations.

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Chapter 2 Installing the L500 Series Library Configuring the Tape Library

Table 2 SCSI ID Default Setting

Viewing SCSI IDs

SCSI ID Device

0 Library controlle r 1Drive 0 2Drive 1 3Drive 2

Caution:

The library recognizes tape drive identification by physical position in the tape library.

Use the OCP to view the current SCSI ID settings:

1 2

Press Press

SELECT

to enter the

until

SCSI ID?

SCSI ID

is displayed.

menu.

displayed.

Press

ENTER

to view all SCSI IDs.

View ID?

If the SCSI IDs listed are correct for the system configuration, press

SELECT

to return to the main menu. Otherwise, proceed

to the next set of instructions to change drive SCSI ID settings.

Changing SCSI ID Settings

To change the current SCSI ID settings for a drive:

1 2 3 4

Press Press Press Press

NEXT ENTER NEXT ENTER

Set ID?

Set ID? Drive 0?

is displayed.

until the desired drive is displayed.

when the desired drive is displayed. The SCSI ID

is displayed.

selections (0 through 15) are displayed.

Press

until the desired SCSI ID is

displayed.

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Press changed.

ENTER

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Operating the Tape Library

. The desired drive and SCSI ID setting is then

Changing the Library Card SCSI ID Setting

Note:

The SCSI ID change takes about 10 seconds to complete. No other library activity should occur at this time.

Repeat Steps 1 through 4 to verify the new SCSI ID. If the SCSI IDs listed are now correct for the system configuration, press

SELECT

to return to the main menu. Otherwis e, proceed t o the

next set of instructions to change the library SCSI ID setting.

To change the current SCSI ID for the library card:

1 2

Press Press

NEXT ENTER

Set ID? Library?

is displayed.

and the SCSI ID selections (starting with 0 and

continuing on through 15) are displayed.

Press

To verify, refer to Viewing SCSI IDs on page 26

Press

NEXT ENTER

SELECT

to select the SCSI ID to be changed.

when the desired library SCSI ID is displayed.

to return to the main menu.

Note:

Host power must be recycled for any library SCSI ID changes to take affect; however, library power does not have to be cycled if the changes were made via the OCP.

Operating the Tape Library

The magazine slots are labeled 0 through 6 (magazine 0) and 7 through 13 (magazine 1). The left magazine in the rack mount

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Chapter 2 Installing the L500 Series Library Operating the Tape Library

version (top magazine in the tower version) is magazine 0. The right magazine in the rack mount version (the b ottom ma gazi ne in the tower version) is magazine 1 (see figure 19

Caution:

Note:

Use slot 0 when performing a microcode update; use slot 13 when using the optional AutoClean mode. The cleaning tape should be stored in slot 13.

Note:

Insert and remove all cartridges at the front of the magazine.

Do not press on the metal tabs on the inside edge of the magazine slots when a tape cartridge is present.

Never apply labels to the top, bottom, or sides of tape cartridges. Doing so can cause cartridge jams in the tape library. Use the space on the front of the cartridge for labels.

Never attempt to manually move the CHM; damage to the library could occur. If the CHM must be moved, recycle power and wait until

Idle

is displayed on the OCP. The CHM will then

Library

be in its home position.

Inserting a Cartridge

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To insert a cartridge into a magazine:

Verify that all library SCSI library activity has stopped

Library Idle

(

To open the magazine door, using the OCP:

Press

SELECT

Press

should be displayed on the OCP).

until

Eject Cartridge?

Unlock Doors?

EJECT/UNLOCK?

is displayed.

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Operating the Tape Library

d e

Note:

Press

ENTER

Press

ENTER

This activity can take up to three minutes if the

Are you sure?

Open Doors!

is displayed.

cartridge is to be removed fr om the drive and the end of data is at the end of the ta pe spool . Press any other button to stop the operation.

Open the door using the handle.

Note:

Door Unlocked!

is always displayed when the door is unlocked. The only way library operation will be restored is to open and close one or both doors.

Set the write-protect switch to the desired position (see

figure 20

Note:

The tape is write-protected if the orange indicator is visible. The tape is write-enabled if the orange indicator is not visible.

Figure 20 Cartridge Write-Protect Switch

Orange indicator

Write Protected

Write Enabled

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Write Protect Switch

Chapter 2 Installing the L500 Series Library Operating the Tape Library

Orient the cartridge as shown in figure 21. The write-protect switch is on the right side of the cartridge, facing you.

Insert the cartridge into the magazine by pushing it into the slot until it latches. A small metal retaining tab pops out at the opening of the magazine slot, holding the cartridge in place (see figure 21

Figure 21 Inserting a Cartridge

Caution:

Back of magazine

Insert the magazine into the library.

Close the magazine door by pushing the door until it latches.

Do not press the metal tab manually.

Write-protect switch

Metal tab

The door will lock automatically after approximately five seconds.

The library then executes a scan magazine function. Upon completion,

Eject/Unlock

? is displayed. If the

optional bar code reader is present, it reads the cartridge bar code labels.

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Operating the Tape Library

Removing a Cartridge from a Magazine

Figure 22 Removing a Cartridge from the Magazine

To remove a cartridge from the magazine:

Press in on the cartridge until it stops and you hear a click.

Release the cartridge. The slot has a spring-release action and will partially eject the cartridge for ease of removal.

Caution:

When a cartridge is inserted in a magazine slot, a metal retaining tab pops up from the front edge of the slot to retain the cartridge. Do not press on the metal retaining ta b. Always use the pr ess-and-re lease technique to remove cartridges from the magazine (see figure 22

Back of magazine

Push

Release

Front of magazine

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Pull

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Using the Cleaning Cartridge

If the tape drive detects a failur e during the ca libration r outine or if

an unrecoverable hard er ror occurs while either writing or r eadin g

Note:

Cln

is displayed.

Use slot 13 for storing the cleaning cartridge and when setting the AutoClean Mode to

Cln

message indicates that the drive head may be

Yes

a tape,

• The contaminated and in need of cleaning.

• Repeated

Cln

messages with different data cartridges indicate

a failure that may require drive replacement.

Cln

• If

appears on the display when a particular cartridge is

used, it may be a media problem. Replace the tape cartridge.

Note:

Always use the cleaning cartridge to clean the drive. Do not use cleaning solvents or attempt to service the tape drive head.

The cleaning cartridge can be used 20 times. When the drive detects that a cleaning cartridge has expired, the drive r ewinds and unloads the cartridge. If the cleaning routine is run on a cleaning cartridge that has not expired, the tape rewinds and unloads. The

Cln

is cleared from the OCP after

Cln

message is cleared when the tape drive successfully completes a cartridge calibration routine after a retry.

To limit use of a cleaning cartridge:

• Avoid touching leaders and media with bare fingers. Oils and

grease from the skin are especially damaging and may cause a failure requiring drive replacement

• Maintain a clean work area for any tape product to help ensur e

drive reliability

• Select a site away from line printers, cardboard boxes or other

sources of dust and debris

• Follow the handling and storage guidelines supplied with each

cartridge

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Chapter 3

Basic Library Operations

This chapter describes the overall menu structure of the Operator Control Panel (OCP). The following functions are described:

• Library status

• Eject/unlock

• Load

• SCSI ID

• Mode

• Information

• Code update

• Tests

Caution: Before executing a menu function command fr om the

OCP, verify that there is no SCSI bus activity to the tape library or drives. Executing commands via the OCP and SCSI bus simultaneously may result in operation failure and/or drive unavailability.

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Chapter 3 Basic Library Operations OCP Functions

OCP Functions

The OCP, located on the front panel of the library, controls all local functions.

The OCP consists of an LED display and four push-buttons:

•

The LED display displays two lines of characters. Either line can contain a mixture of messages and/or fi eld codes. Fig ur e 23 the OCP buttons.; table 3 LED display.

Figure 23 OCP

—advance through each option

Next Select

—enter and execute commands in the current option

Enter

LED display

—return to a previous option

—return to the main menu options

shows

describes the menu structur e for the OCP

PREVIOUS SELECT

NE XT

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ENTER

Chapter 3 Basic Library Operations

OCP Functions

Table 3 OCP LCD Menu Struct ure

OCP Main Menu OCP Submenus

•

STATUS?

EJECT/UNLOCK? (Pre-v34

firmware)

EJECT/UNLOCK? (v34+ firmware)

Library Init/Active/Idle

•

Slot Status 0-13

slots)

•

Drv 0, Drv 1, Drv 2

drive status)

•

Eject Cartridge?

from a drive

•

Eject Drive?

drive and returns it to its respective slot (if a drive has a cartridge in it)

•

Unlock Door?

tape is ejected from each drive and returned to its respective magazine slot)

•

Eject Cartridge?

from drive if cartridge is present. If cartridge is not present, is displayed.

•

Eject Drive?

the drive and returns it to its slot (if the drive is loaded and

SetUnloadCart

(at POST)

(displays status of all

(displays tape

unloads cartridge

ejects cartridge from each

unlocks the door after the

unloads cartridge

Drive is Empty

ejects

the cartridge from

Mode/

is enabled)

•

Unlock Door

after the cartridge is ejected from the drive (if Mode/SetUnloadCart is enabled), or without ejecting the cartridge from the drive (if Mode/SetUnloadCart is disabled)

•

LOAD?

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Load Slot # To Drive #?

cartridge from selected slot

•

From Slot #

selected slot)

unlocks the door either

loads

(loads cartridge from

Chapter 3 Basic Library Operations OCP Functions

OCP Main Menu OCP Submenus

SCSI ID?

Mode?

NOTE: Requires

V34+ firmware

View ID

•

IDs).

Set Drive ID

•

Set Lib ID

•

Random

•

magazine slot

Sequential

•

to high magazine slot once

Sequential Circ

•

from low to high magazine slot repeatedly

Autoload Cart (Y/N)

•

SeqCirc EnableBarcode (Y/N)

•

AutoClean (Y/N)

•

SetUnloadCart* (Y/N)

•

unload tape drives and return cartridges to respective bins when command is given. Y (enable) is the default. If disabled (N), cartridge is left in tape drive when command is given.

(displays drive and library SCSI

(sets drive SCSI ID)

(sets library SCSI ID)

loads any cartridge from any

autoloads cartridge from low

autoloads cartridge

(enable for

modes)

enable to

Unlock Door?

Seq/

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OCP Main Menu OCP Submenus

OCP Functions

INFORMATION?

CODE UPDATE

Loader HW Rev

•

decimal)

Loader FW Rev

•

decimal)

Loader Mech Rev

•

decimal)

Library HW Rev

•

decimal)

Library FW Rev

•

decimal)

Drive # FW Rev

•

level in hex)

Loader Life Cycle Count

•

completion of loader 1 POST)

Current Cycles

•

POST)

Drive # Update Drive

code update tape into a drive)

(starts the code update process)

(device rev level in

(firmware rev level in

(loader rev in

(device rev level in

(firmware rev level in

(drive firmware rev

(from completion of

(installs microcode from

(count from

•

TESTS

Elevator Test

• Load/Unload Test

• Long Ld/Unload Test

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Table 4 OCP Button Descriptions

OCP Button Description

SELECT

Commands the library to:

•

Cycle backward within the main menu options

•

Cycle backward within a submenu

Press repeatedly to return to the desired display. Commands the library to:

•

Proceed to the next main menu option

•

Proceed to the next submenu option

Press repeatedly to cycle forward through the desired displays.

Commands the library to:

•

Advance through the main menu options:

STATUS?, EJECT/UNLOCK?, LOAD?, SCSI ID?, MODE?, INFORMATION?, CODE UPDATE?, and TEST?

Press the Select button repeatedly to reach the option.

•

Escape out of a submenu and return to the main menu

ENTER

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Commands the library to:

•

Enter an OCP main menu or submenu option

•

Execute a command

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Status

STATUS?

The

option displays tape drive and magazine slot status.

When the system is first powered on, it conducts a power-on selftest (POST). Upon completion of the POST, the drives and the library are initialized.

At this time, the OCP main menu

STATUS?

options are described as “Library” options. The OCP buttons are not active during initialization. The following mes sages are displayed:

• Library Init

• Library Active

• Library Idle

If either status message,

Library init

Library Active

appears on the LCD, the library is in the process of completing an activity. Wait until

Library Idle

appears before entering any

commands. Press

Note: The

to obtain status.

STATUS?

option gives status information only and there are no commands to be issued; therefore the ENTER button is not functional.

Table 5

lists possible

STATUS?

options and their respective

messages.

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Chapter 3 Basic Library Operations Status

Table 5 Status Options

Option Description Message Note

Slot Status

Drv 0-Drv 2

Displays status of all magazine slots.

Displays tape drive status including tape drive error conditions and cartridge conditions.

Cartridge Status:

0 6 7 13

where: = cartridge present

= cartridge in drive 0, 1, or 2

Status:

= empty slot (dash) = missing = in transit (cartridge in

CHM)

• Empty

InFlux

•

Cln

•

• Code Update

(drive is becoming ready)

(cleaning required)

(updating firmware)

• Calibrating

• Unloading

COMP

- If the last read or write operation was data compressed,

COMP

is displayed in addition to the status message.

•

Cleaning

•

Erasing

•

Writing

•

Reading

•

Seeking

•

Rewinding

•

Idle

•

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Option Description Message Note

Status

Drv 0-Drv 2

Slot

0123...13 Bar code:

___*

Displays tape drive status including tape drive error conditions and cartridge conditions.

Displays specific slot status.

Error:

Hardware Error

•

Comm Error

•

Library Error

•

in Drive #

Empty

Full In transit Missing

CLN - If the tape drive head requires cleaning, CLN is displayed in addition to the status message.

If applicable, the second line of this message displays a bar code label entry.

a. When using an unrecorded tape, the tape drive defaults to native tape density if a write from the

beginning of tape (BOT) is executed.

If you execute a write from the beginning of tape (BOT) when using an unrecorded tape, the tape drive defaults to native tape density.

If you execute a write from the BOT when u sing a recorded tape, all pre-recorded data (and density changes) are lost. from the BOT.

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This includes density changes because they are established when writing

Chapter 3 Basic Library Operations Eject/Unlock

Eject/Unlock

EJECT/UNLOCK?

The cartridge from the tape drive.

Caution: Do not press

until the backup or other tape operations are st opped at the host; pressing these buttons while other operations are executing may result in operation or drive failure.

Table 6

lists possible

messages.

Table 6 Eject/Unlock Options

Option Description Message Notes

Eject Cartridge?

Unlock Doors?

Unloads the cartridge from the tape drive and reports on drive status

Ejects any cartridge that is in a drive then unlocks the library doors

option unlocks the library door and ejects a

PREVIOUS, NEXT, SELECT

EJECT/UNLOCK?

Eject Drive #? Drv # to Slot #?

options and their r espective

The Eject function unloads the cartridge from the tape drive.

Library Idle Drive Empty

The library door is unlocked.

Open Doors!

ENTER

Doors Unlocked!

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Opening the Library Doors

Caution:

Never force the library door open. Wait until the

Open Doors!

the libra ry locking mechanism has completed the unlocking activity.

To open the library doors:

Chapter 3 Basic Library Operations

Eject/Unlock

message is displayed to verify that

Closing the Library Doors

1 2 3 4 5

Press Press Press Press Press

SELECT NEXT NEXT ENTER ENTER

Eject/Unlock? i

Eject Cartridge?

Unlock Doors?

Are you sure?

. to answer Yes.

s displayed.

is displayed.

The loader removes all cartridges from each drive and displays

Open Doors!

This activity can take up to three minutes if a

rewind from end of tape is required. The library doors are now unlocked.

To close the library doors, push each door closed until it latches.

The door will lock automatically after approximately five seconds. The library executes a scan magazine function. Upon completion,

EJECT/UNLOCK?

is displayed. If the optional

bar code reader is present, the cartridge labels are read.

Unloading a Cartridge from the Tape Drive

To unload a cartridge from the tape drive:

Press

SELECT

Press

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Eject Cartridge?

EJECT/UNLOCK?

until

is displayed.

Chapter 3 Basic Library Operations Eject/Unlock

Press

ENTER

Eject Cartridge? Eject Drive 0?

displayed.

Press

ENTER

. One of the following messages is displayed:

• Drive is Empty

• Drive NOT Present

• Eject to Slot 0?

Drive is Empty

Drive NOT Present

is displayed,

there is no cartridge to unload in drive 0.

Press

. The system searches for a cartridge in the next

drive.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the desired drive is displayed.

Eject to Slot 0?

If slot destination for the cartridge, press

is displayed, and slot 0 is the correct

ENTER

to unload the

cartridge. If slot 0 is not the correct slot destination, press

correct slot is displayed. During the unloading process, the following occurs:

•

The CHM moves to the drive.

Unload

is displayed.

until the

•

The cartridge is removed from the drive by the CHM.

Unload

•

The CHM moves to the displayed slot position and inserts the cartridge into the magazine.

•

After the cartridge is unloaded,

is displayed.

Unload

Library Idle

displayed.

Press

SELECT

Magazine Removal

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To remove a magazine from the tape library:

Press

SELECT

Press

to return to the main menu.

Eject/Unlock?

until

Eject Cartridge?

is displayed.

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Eject/Unlock

Press

ENTER

Confirm that the tape drive is idle.

Press

ENTER

Caution:

Unlock Doors?

Are you sure?

to answer Yes.

is displayed.

Open Doors!

is displayed.

Never force the magazine doors open. Wait unt il

Open Doors!

is displayed to verify that the library locking mechanism has completed the unlocking activity.

Open one or both library doors.

Grasp the magazine and pull it out of the library.

To close the library doors, push each door closed until it latches. The doors will lock automatically after approximately five seconds.

The tape library then executes a Scan Magazine function. Upon completion,

Eject/Unlock?

is displayed.

If the optional bar code reader is present, the cartridge labels are read.

Installing a Magazine

To remove or insert a cartridge in a magazine, see Loading a

Cartridge on page 48.

To install a magazine into the tape library:

Press

SELECT

Press

ENTER

Confirm that the tape drive is idle.

Press

ENTER.

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Eject Cartridge?

Unlock Doors?

EJECT/UNLOCK?

until

Are you sure?

Open Doors!

is displayed.

Chapter 3 Basic Library Operations Eject/Unlock

Figure 24 Tape Library (One Magazine Installed)

Caution:

Do not force the library doors open. Wait until

Open Doors!

is displayed to verify that the library locking mechanism has completed the unlocking activity.

Open one or both library doors.

Position the magazine with the handle on the side opposite of the library door hinge.

Push on the front edges of the magazine and slide it fully into the magazine bay.

Note:

Do not push on the cartridges when inserting the magazine into the library.

Loaded magazine

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Loading a Cartridge

To close the library door, push the door closed until it latches. The door will lock automatically after approximately five seconds.

The library executes a scan magazine function. Upon completion,

Eject/Unlock?

is displayed. If the optional bar

code reader is present, labels are read.

Note:

Loading a Cartridge

LOAD?

The drive.

You can activate the library via the SCSI bus, or via the OCP. If the tape drive does not contain a cartridge, the

loads a cartridge from the user’s selected slot. To load a cartridge from a magazine slot into a drive:

Press

Press Enter.

You can operate the library with one or both magazines installed. If one magazi ne is insta lled, it ma y occup y eit her magazine bay. However, both library doors must be close d during library operation.

option controls the loading of any cartridge into a tape

SELECT

Load Slot 0?

until

LOAD?

is displayed.

option

Press

ENTER

Slot 0? To Drive 0?

to load a cartridge from slot 0 into a drive.

is displayed.

To load the slot 0 cartridge into a different drive, press

Load

until the desired drive number is displayed.

Press

ENTER

To load the cartridge into drive 0, press To load the cartridge into a different drive, press

Load Slot x? To Drive 0?

ENTER

is displayed.

until

the desired drive is displayed.

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Chapter 3 Basic Library Operations Loading a Cartridge

Press

One of the following messages is displayed:

• Drive 0 is Full

ENTER

A cartridge is already installed in the drive. To continue, select an empty drive using

or unload the cartridge from the full drive (see Unloading a Cartridge

from the Tape Drive on page 43). Perform the load function

again.

• Slot x is Empty

There is no cartridge available in the selected slot. To continue, select a slot that contains the cartridge using

, or insert a cartridge into the empty

slot.

• LOADING or UNLOADING

CALIBRATING COMP

The library is in the process of completing an activity. When the activity is completed,

Library Idle

displayed.

• IDLE COMP

The load function is complete.

Depending on the message displayed, take the appropriate action.

During the loading process, the following occurs:

The CHM moves to the selected slot.

The cartridge is removed from the magazine and placed in the CHM.

The CHM moves to the displayed drive position and

LOAD

is displayed.

inserts the cartridge into the drive.

LOAD

is displayed.

After the cart ridge is inse rte d into t he driv e, is displayed.

After the cartridge is fully loaded a nd at BO T (beginning of tape),

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Library Idle

is displayed.

CALIBRATION

Press

SELECT

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SCSI ID

to return to the main menu.

SCSI ID

SCSI ID?

The

option displays the SCSI ID for all devices and

allows existing SCSI IDs to be changed. Make sure all devices on the same SCSI bus have diff er ent SCSI ID

assignments. SCSI ID defaults are as follows:

• Drive 2 = SCSI ID 3

• Drive 0 = SCSI ID 1

• Drive 1 = SCSI ID 2

• Library controller = SCSI ID 0

Table 7

lists possible SCSI ID options and their respective

messages.

Note:

When changing a SCSI ID, wait at least 30 seconds be fore checking the ID. The CHM may not show the changed ID until the tape drive has been reset.

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Chapter 3 Basic Library Operations SCSI ID

Table 7 SCSI ID Options

Option Description Message Note

View ID?

Set ID?

Lists all SCSI IDs for the tape library and drives.

Allows the user to select a device and change the SCSI ID setting.

Lib 0 Drv0 1 Drv1 2 Drv2 N/A

Set ID?

Set ID? Library?

Set ID? Library? ##?

Set ID? Drive#?

Set ID? Drive#? ##?

This example shows the Library SCSI ID = 0, Drive 0 SCSI ID = 1, and Drive 1 SCSI ID = 2; Drive 2 is not available in the system.

The system is set to change the drive ID

Displays the library is to be changed

Selects the library and SCSI ID to be changed

Displays the drive to be changed

Selects the drive and SCSI ID to be changed

EEROM is maintained through power cycles. SCSI ID information that is stored in non-volatile RAM is saved until you manually change it. SCSI IDs do not automatically revert to their defaults.

Viewing the SCSI IDs

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To view the status of the library and drive SCSI IDs:

1 2

Press Press

SELECT

View ID?

until

SCSI ID?

is displayed.

Press

ENTER

. The SCSI IDs for the tape library and associated

drives are displayed.

Press

SELECT

Chapter 3 Basic Library Operations

SCSI ID

to return to the main menu.

Setting a SCSI ID

To change an existing drive or library SCSI ID:

Press

SELECT

Press

ENTER

Press

ENTER

0? 0?

Press

ENTER

If the SCSI ID information on the OCP is correct, press

Proceed through each device using

Press

ENTER

T o change the library contr oller SCSI ID, press

Library?

Press

ENTER.

View ID?

Set ID?

. to change the drive 0 SCSI ID.

is displayed.

to continue without changing the drive 0 SCSI ID. until the desired drive is displayed.

Set ID? Drive x? 0?

to execute any changes.

is displayed.

SCSI ID?

until

is displayed. is displayed.

Set ID? Drive 0?

Set ID? Library? 0?

is displayed.

Set ID? Drive

ENTER

Set ID?

Press

until the desired SCSI ID address is

displayed.

Press

ENTER

to assign the new SCSI ID address.

Set ID?

displayed.

Press

SELECT

Cycle power at the host to activate the new SCSI ID in the

to return to the main menu.

system.

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Chapter 3 Basic Library Operations Mode

Mode

MODE?

The The

ENTER

other modes to “Not Selected.” The Enter button also toggles the “Yes” and “No” options.

Table 8

Warning: The optional bar code reader contains a Class 1 LED.

Table 8 Mode Options

Option Description Message

Random

This command causes the library to automatically load any cartridge from any magazine in the load cycle.

option controls how the library accesses cartridges.

button executes the “Selected” mode and toggles all

lists the Mode options and their respective messages.

Do not look at the LED for extended periods of time; prolonged exposure may be harmful to the eyes.

Selected NOT

Selected

Sequential

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This command instructs the tape library to behave as an autoloader. Ca rtridges are loaded sequentially fr om the lowest magazine address and the lowest loaded slot position in that magazine.

The loading and unloading of cartridges sequentially progresses to the last cartridge and then the tape library stops. To re-initiate this process either load a cartridge into the drive via the OCP or via a SCSI Command.

This command works in conjunction with the

command.

Cart

Note:

The

Sequential

is configured with a single drive.

mode is functional only if the library

Autoload

Selected NOT

Selected

Chapter 3 Basic Library Operations

Option Description Message

Mode

Sequential Circ

Autoload Cart

Enable Barcode (optional)

Primarily designed for testing purposes, this command instructs the tape library to behave as an autoloader. Cartridges are loaded sequentially from the lowest magazine address and the lowest loaded slot position in that magazine.

The loading and unloading of cartridges sequentially progresses to the last cartridge and then the tape library restarts the sequential loading sequence again from the first available slot.

This command works in conjunction with the

command.

Cart

Note:

This command functions only in conjunction with or

Sequential Circ

library starts loading cartridges following an open/close door operation pe r mode.

The library must be either in the

Circ

When enabled, the optional bar code reader scans the cartridge bar code labels on power up and when the doors are closed. The bar code labels are read via the OCP Status display or a SCSI

The Sequential mode is functional only if the library is configured with a single drive.

. Upon issuance of this command, the

Sequential

mode for

Autoload Cart

Read Element

Sequential Circular

Sequential

mode to be functional.

status command.

Autoload

Sequential

Not Selected

Selected

N Y

AutoClean (optional)

To use, (a) press sure doors are closed.

When enabled, the library automatically cleans drives when required.

The time that a SCSI complete increases from approximately 20 seconds to 60 seconds because the library must wait until calibration is complete. If cleaning is required, the typical time increases to a maximum of 10 minutes while the drive is cleaned.

To use, (a) load the cleaning tape in slot 13, (b) press ENTER to enable

AutoClean: Y

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ENTER

to Enable Bar Code: Y, and (b) make

Move Media

command takes to

N Y

Chapter 3 Basic Library Operations Mode

Viewing a Mode

Setting a Mode

To view the current tape library modes:

Press

SELECT

2 3

Press Press

ENTER. NEXT

repeatedly. The status of the

Sequential Circ

Continue pressing

Barcode,

Press

SELECT

To set the current tape library modes:

Press

SELECT

Press

ENTER

Press

and

repeatedly. Each mode option and status is

MODE?

until

Random Selected

modes are displayed.

AutoClean

to return to the main menu.

MODE?

until

Random Selected

displayed. The following modes are displayed:

• Sequential NOT Selected

is displayed.

message is displayed.

Sequential

Autoload Cartridge, Enable

and

modes are displayed.

is displayed

is displayed.

• Sequential Circ NOT Selected

• Autoload Cart: N

• Enable Barcode: N

• Autoclean: N

Press

ENTER

The

ENTER

all other modes to For example, if you toggle the

Random

the toggled to

to toggle the mode options.

button executes the

Selected

NOT Selected

Sequential

Sequential Circ

and

NOT Selected.

The

mode to

modes are automatically

ENTER

button also toggles

each of the Y and N options.

Press

SELECT

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to return to the main menu.

mode and toggles

Selected

Chapter 3 Basic Library Operations

Information

Table 9 Information Messages

INFORMATION?

The

option displays device revision nu mber, software revisi on number, tape library cycle count and loader err or count.

Table 9

lists possible Information messages.

Information Type Message Note

Ldr Hw Rev ## .

Ldr Fw Rev ## .

Ldr Mech Rev ## .

Lib Hw Rev ## .

Lib Fw Rev ## .

Device hardware revision level in decimal

Device firmware revision level in decimal

Device mechanical revision level in decimal

Library hardware revision level in decimal

Library firmware revision level in decimal

Drive 0 Fw Rev

## h or NOT

Drive firmware revision level in hex

Present

Drive 1 Rev ## h or

NOT

Drive firmware revision level in hex

Present

Drive 2 Rev ## h or

NOT

Drive firmware revision level in hex

Present

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Chapter 3 Basic Library Operations Code Update

Information Type Message Note

Code Update

Total Cycle (Library Life Cycle

## .

This count starts from the completion of the library’s first POST.

Count)

Current

## .

Cycles

Ldr Err: ## .

where the (.) signifies that the revision level is in decimal format; and where the (h) signifies that the revision level is in hex format.

T= Test and V= Release

CODE UPDATE?

The

option shows each tape drive and installs

This count starts from the completion of the library’s most recent POST.

Loader error count

new microcode for a tape drive via cartridge.

Code Update

messages.

Displays installed drive microcode revision level

Table 10 Code Update Messages

Table 10

Option Message Note

Update Drive #

lists possible

Update Drive 0 Update Drive 1- NOT

Present Update Drive 2 - NOT

Present

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Tests

Viewing the Drive Microcode Revision Level

Installing New Drive Microcode via Cartri dge

Tests

(.) T = Test

V = Release

(h) T = Test

V = Release

Signifies that the revision level is in decimal format

Signifies that the revision level is in hex format.

Vie w the Informati on option of the OCP to ob tain driv e mi crocode revision levels. (See Information

on page 55.)

For detailed microcode update procedur es, contact Quantum|ATL Customer Support.

TESTS?

The

option controls the library in ternal self-test functions.

Use the following guidelines to move through the Tests option:

• If

is pressed during a test, the next

message test is displayed along with an appropriate message,

A Test is Active

“

.” When the original test is complete the

next test will start.

•

ENTER

provides access to the

TESTS?

option. If

ENTER

pressed during a test in progress, it will be terminated. Press

ENTER

to restart a test from the beginning, after the

termination process completes.

Table 11

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lists possible

TESTS?

options.

Chapter 3 Basic Library Operations Tests

Table 11 Test Options

Option Description Message Note

Elevator Test

Load/ Unload Test

Long Ld/ Unload Test

Note:

ENTER

If an appropriate message, “ next selected test starts.

Tests the tape library CHM function. This is a one cycle test.

Tests seq u ential loads and unloads cartridges into the tape drive. This is a one cycle test.

Tests randomly loads and unloads cartridges into the tape drive continuously until stopped by the operator.

is pressed while a test is in progress, it will terminate.

ENTER NEXT

is pressed during a terminated test, the test restarts from the beginning.

ACTIVE or ABORTED

ACTIVE or

The CHM is positioned to each available data transfer element (drive) or data storage element (magazine slot). If a magazine is not present, the CHM cannot be positioned to those slots. This test is functionally equivalent to SCSI Position to Element commands.

This test unloads any cartridge in the drive, inserts a cartridge in the drive, and replaces the cartridges in their slots. The drive is left empty.

This test loads and unloads the drive with cartridges from random slots.

ABORTED

is pressed during a test, the next message t est is displ ayed along with

<test name> Active

” When the original test is completed the

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Chapter 4

SCSI Interface

This chapter details the SCSI protocol features for the L500 Series library. These features include:

• General SCSI bus operation

• SCSI message system

General SCSI Bus Operation

This section discusses general SCSI bus operation.

Note:

The SCSI specification refers to tape libraries as “medium changers.”

Data Transfer

Note:

The L500 Series library supports asynchronous and synchronous data transfers. The product has differential- and single-ended versions. Odd parity is generated during all information transfer phases where the device writes data to the SCSI bus, and checked during all information transfer phases where data is read from the bus. Parity checking can be disabled.

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Tape drive commands are not discussed in this manual but can be found in the SCSI Interface chapter of the specific product manual.

Chapter 4 SCSI Interface General SCSI Bus Operation

Disconnects from the SCSI bus are done on operations that take significant amounts of time such as Move Media commands. This allows other devices to access the bus. This disconnecting is configurable by use of the Disconnect-Reconnect Mode Parameters page.

Initiator/Target Operation

SCSI IDs and Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs)

The library does not act as an initiator on the SCSI bus. Therefore,

the device does not:

• Generate unsolicited interrupts to the host

• Initiate its own SCSI commands

• Assert bus reset

The library has one logical unit. The library always appears as LUN 0.

If the LUN specified in the Identify message is invalid, the library accepts the Command Descriptor Block (CDB). Unsupported LUNS are handled in one of three ways:

• If the command is Inquiry, the target returns the Inquiry data with the peripheral qualifier set to 011, indicating that the target does not support the LUN in question.

• If the command is Request Sense, the target returns sense da ta. The sense key is Illegal Request with an additional sense code of Invalid Logical Unit Number.

• For any other command, the target terminates the Check Condition status, and generates the above sense data.

Unit Attention Condition

Queued Unit Attentions are implemented on this device, and are

maintained separately for each Initiator. Unit Attentions are created in the following circumstances:

• Power on

• Bus reset

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General SCSI Bus Operation

• Bus device reset message

• Media may have changed asynchronously

• Another initiator changed the mode parameters

It is not unusual for a firmware (microcode) update to complete two queued Unit Attentions. The firmware has a limited number of Unit Attention buffers. If an initiator does not clear queued Unit Attentions, the library stops generating new Unit Attentions for that Initiator-LUN (I-L) combination at some point, but existing ones are left queued.

Behavior Around Power-On and SCSI Bus Reset

Other SCSI Functionality

Bus Phases

All device SCSI lines go to high impedance when the library is powered off.

The library does not generate any spurious signals on the SCSI bus at power-on.

Within 5 seconds of power on, and within 250 milliseconds (typically under 4 ms) after a Bus Reset, the library responds to SCSI bus selections and returns appropriate, normal, responses. T a pe motion commands ar e returned with Check Condition status, Sense Key Not Ready, until the media has been made ready.

The Hard Bus Reset option is implemented. The library recognizes multiple bus resets in succession and bus

resets of arbitrarily long duration. It recov ers within the time limits specified above, following the last bus reset.

Linked commands and untagged queuing are supported.

The library conforms to the bus state transition table shown in the SCSI-2 standard, “Phase Sequences.” The information in the following sections also applies.

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Chapter 4 SCSI Interface General SCSI Bus Operation

Attention Signal Response

Status Phase

The library responds to an ATN condition at least at every phase

transition, as long as the initiator sets the ATN bit before the target un-asserts the REQ for the last byte of the previous phase. Generally ATN is recognized immediately by the library, and it changes the bus phase to Message Out.

The library enters the status phase just once per command, unless the initiator requests a retry. The only exception is during error cases when the device goes immediately to bus free, as defined in the SCSI-2 standard.

Possible status bytes that the library may return are as follows:

• Good (00): This status indicates the library successfully completed the command.

• Check Condition (02): A contingent allegiance condition occurred. The Request Sense command should be sent following this status to determine the nature of the event.

• Busy (08): The target is busy. This status is returned whenever the device is unable to accept a command from an otherwise acceptable initiator. Th e initiator should reissue the command at a later time.

• Intermediate Good (10h): This status is returned instead of Good status for commands issued with the LINK bit set. Following the return of this status, the library proceeds to the Command phase for the transfer of the next linked command.

• Reservation Conflict (18h): This status is returned by the library whenever a SCSI device attempts to access the library when it has been reserved for another initiator with a Reserve Unit command.

• Command Terminated (22h): This status is returned for a command that was terminated by a “Terminate I/O Process” message. This status also indicates that a contingent allegiance condition has occurred.

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General SCSI Bus Operation

The Test Unit Ready command is used to determine whether the library would accept, for exam ple, a Move Medium or a P osition to Element command without returning Check Condition status.

Bus Free

Bus Parity Errors

There are several situations when the device may go to Bus Free unexpectedly, as defined in the SCSI-2 standard (see sections 4.1.1 and 4.3):

• An internal hardware or firmware fault that makes it unsafe for the device to continue operation without a full reset (similar to a power-up reset)

• ATN asserted or bus parity error detected during non-tape data transfers

Bus parity errors (i.e. single bit errors) are very serious because they imply the possibility of undetected double-bit errors on the bus, which most likely would result in undetected d ata corruption. On properly configured SCSI buses, parity errors should be extremely rare. If any are detected, they should be addressed quickly by improving the configuration of the SCSI bus. A well configured SCSI system in a normal environment should be virtually free of bus parity errors.

Bus parity errors cause the library to either retry the operation, go to Status phase, or go to bus free and prepare Sense Data (see section 6.1.1 in the SCSI-2 specification). Retrying of parity errors during Data Out Phase when writing is normally not done, but can be enabled by changing the EnaParErrRetry parameter in the VU EEROM Mode Page. This feature is disabled by default due to negative impacts on device performance (also, the data stream on writes cannot be pipelined).

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Chapter 5

Troubleshooting Guidelines

This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for the L500 Series library including:

• Proper OCP operation

• Basic problems

• Operation failure

• Error conditions

• Power problems

Proper OCP Operation

Chapter 5 provides detailed Operator Control Panel (OCP) informat ion. Note the following:

• Do not execute a menu function from the OCP when commands are being issued to the drive or library via the SCSI bus. Ensure there is no SCSI bus activity to the tape library or the drives. Doing so can result in operation failure or drive unavailability.

• Do not press the until backup or other tape operations are stopped at the terminal. Doing so can result in operation failure or drive unavailability.

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SELECT, PREVIOUS, NEXT,

ENTER

buttons

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Guidelines Avoiding Basic Probl em s

Avoiding Basic Problems

Follow these guidelines when you operate the tape li brary to avoid problems:

• Do not touch the exposed magnetic tape. If the tape leader is not in the correct position, use a new cartridge.

• Check the tape leader in the cartridge by lifting the cartridge latch that opens the door, exposing the leader. Be sure the leader is in the position shown in figure 25

• Be sure the receiver is fully closed and the current slot is correc t for the starting cartridge.

Figure 25 Open ing the Cartridge Door

Reel lock

Tape leader

Door release latch

Reel lock

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Avoiding Basic Problems

Operation Failure

Power Problems

Some manual operations, if performed incorrectly, may cause write operations to fail. For example:

• Loading any write-protected cartridges when executing write operations

• Selecting the incorrect cartridge slot from which to initialize operations

If an error occurs, read the display to help determine the problem. Call your Quantum|ATL Customer Support representative.

If the OCP is not on, or your system does not recognize the library:

• Ensure that the power cord is firmly attached to both the library and the power outlet.

• Verify with your system manager that the tape library configuration is correct.

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Appendix A

Library Specifications

This chapter provides the following about the L500 Series library:

• Physical specifications

• Performance specifications

• Power specifications

• Environmental specifications

• Vibration and shock specifications

• Electromagnetic interference (EMI) susceptibility

• ESD failure level limits

• Power distributed harmonics

• Acoustic noise emissions

• Regulatory requirements

• Drive reliability factors

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Physical Specifications

Table 12 Physical Specifications

Performance Specifications

Table 12

tower versions of the library.

Description Rack-Mount Tower

Height 7.0 inches (178 mm) 18.0 inches (457 mm) Width 17.75 inches (450 mm) 10.5 inches (267 mm) Length 20.0 inches (508 mm) 20.0 inches (508 mm) Weight (loaded with

3 drives)

provides physical specifications for the rack-mount and

70 pounds (32 kg) 76 pounds (35 kg)

Performance specifications for the library ar e dependent upon data

type, SCSI bus limitations and the system configuration. For drive performance specifications, refer to the specific tape drive product manual.

Power Specifications

Table 13 Power Specifications

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Table 13

Description Range

Voltage 100-120 / 200-240 VAC Frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz Amperage 1.6 A to 0.8 A Power Consumption 140 W to 200 W (average running)

provides power specifications for the L500 series library.

Environmental Specifications

The L500 library performs well in a normal temperature and

humidity controlled office environment. Table 14

provides

environmental specifications for the library.

Table 14 Environmen tal Specifications

Operating

Temperature 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) Relative humidity 20% to 80% noncondensing Humidity gradient 10%/hour Dry bulb temperature 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) Wet bulb temperature 25°C (77°F) Temperature gradient 11°C/hour (19.8° F/hour) across the range Temperature shock 10°C (18° F) over two minutes Altitude -150 m to 9100 m (-500 ft. to 30,000 ft.)

Power-On (No tape in unit/unpacked for 72 hours)

Relative humidity 10% to 90% non condensing Humidity gradient 10%/hour Temperature gradient 15°C/hour (27°F/hour) across the range Temperature shock 15°C (27°F) over two minutes

Non-Operating

Temperature -40°C to 66°C (-40°F to 151°F) Relative humidity 10% to 95% non condensing Humidity gradient 10%/hour Dry bulb temperature -40°C to 66°C (-40 to 150.8°F)

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Wet bulb temperature 46°C (115F) Temperature gradient 20°C/hour with 5°C margin (36°F/hour

with a 9°F margin) across the range

Temperature shock 15°C with 5°C margin (27°F with a 9°F

margin) over two min.

Shipping

Relative humidity 10% to 95% non condensing Humidity gradient 10%/hour Dry bulb temperature -40°C to 66°C (-40°F to 151°F) Wet bulb temperature 46°C (115°F) Temperature gradient 25°C/hour with 5°C margin (45°F/hour

with a 9°F margin) across the range

Operating Vibration and Shock Specifications

Table 15 Vibration Specifications (Operating)

Temperature shock 15°C with 5°C margin (27°F with 9°F

margin) over two min.

Table 15 provides operating vibration specifications for the libr ary; Table 16

provides operating shock specifications.

Operating

V ibr a t io n Type Sine Sweep Frequency range 5-500-5 Hz Upward and downward

sweep

Acceleration level 0.25 G

0.010" DA

Operati ng (overstress)

Between 22.14 Hz and 500 Hz Between 5 Hz and 22.14 Hz

(crossover)

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Application X, Y, and Z axes Sweep rate; 1 octave per

minute

V ibr a t io n Type Sine Sweep Frequency range 5-500-5 Hz Upward and downward

sweep

Table 16 Shock Specifications (Operating)

Acceleration level 0.50 G

0.010" DA

Between 31.2 Hz and 500 Hz Between 5 Hz and 31.2 Hz

(crossover)

Application Vertical

axis(top/

Sweep rate; 1 octave per minute

bottom)

Operating

Pulse shape 1/2 sine pulse Peak acceleration 5 G Duration 10 ms Application X, Y, and Z axes, once in each a x is

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Non-operating Vibration and Shock Specifications

Table 17 Vibration Specifications (Nonoperating)

Table 17 provides non-operating vibration specifications for the

library; Table 18

provides non-operating shock specifications.

Note:

Non operating specifications do not include tape cartridge or magazine components.

Non-operating (un-packaged)

V ibr ation Type Sine Sweep Frequency range 1 0-500-10 Hz Upward and downwar d

sweep Acceleration level 1 G 10-500-10 Hz Application X, Y, and Z axes Sweep rate; 1/2 octave per

min. Vibration type Random vibration Frequency range 10-500 Hz, X, Y, and Z axes V ib r a tion levels 2 G(rms) PSD envelope 0.008 G

X, Y, and Z axes

/Hz

Nonoperating (packaged)

Vibration type Random vibration Frequency range 5 to 300 Hz, vertical (Z); 5 to 200 Hz horizontal

(X, Y)

Vibration levels 1.0 G(rms) in X, Y, and Z axes

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Table 18 Shock Specifications (Nonoperating)

Nonoperating (unpackaged)

Pulse shape ½ sine pulse Peak acceleration 75 G Duration 2 ms Application X, Y, and Z axes once on two side faces and

bottom

Nonoperating (repetitive/ packaged)

Excitation type Synchronous vertical motion; 1 in excursion Shock (bounce)

14,200 total

cycles Application Half cycles each in X and Y orientations; 7100

cycles in the X orientation, 7100 cycles in the Y orientation

Non-operating (drop/packaged)

Test type Drop shock Drop height 18 inch Application 10 drops total; 3 edges, 1 corner

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Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Susceptibility

Table 19 Conducted Emission Limits

Emission standards and limits are as follows:

EMI Emissions

• FCC Part 15B, Class A(US/Canada)

• EN55022, Class A/EN50082-1 (CE Mark)

• VCCI, Class A (Japan)

• AS/NZS 3548, Class A (Australia/New Zealand)

Conducted Emissions

Table 19

Frequency Range =

0.15 to 30 MHz

0.15 to 0.050 79 66

0.50 to 30 73 60

lists the conducted emission limits.

Limits dB Quasipeak Average

Radiated Emissions

Table 20

lists the limits of radiated interfer ence field str ength, in the frequency range from 30 MHz to 1000 MHz at a test distance of 10 meters, for Class A equipment.

Table 20 Radiated Emissions (30 MHz to 1000 MHz)

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Frequency Range = 30 MHz to 1000 MHz

30 MHz to 230 MHz 40 230 MHz to 1000 MHz 47

Quasi-Peak Limit dB (uV/m) @ 10 meters

Radiated Susceptibility

The radiated susceptibility limits for high frequency electric fields, 26 MHz to 1000 MHz, are:

• 3 V/m (rms) 80% modulated 1 kHz

• No errors, no screen distortion. S/W recoverable errors

• No hardware failure

The transient voltage is the actual peak voltage above the normal AC voltage from the power source.

The voltage limits for power and data cables are:

• 2 kV S/W recoverable errors

• No hardware failures

The power cable voltage limits are:

• 2.0 kV common mode (no errors allowed)

• 1.0 kV differ ent ial mode ( S/W recoverable errors, no hardwar e

failure)

ESD Failure Level Limits

T abl e 21 ESD Failure Level Limit s

Table 21

areas.

Failure Type Equipment

Hard Office To 12 kV No operator intervention (soft

Hardware Office To 15 kV No component damage -

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lists the ESD failure leve l limits for normal operator access

Failure Level Allowable Errors

recoverable allowed)

operator intervention allowed (soft/hard errors allowed)

Power Distributed Harmonics

Acoustic Noise Emissions

Table 22 Nominal Acoustic Noise Emissions

Acoustics - Declared Values per ISO9296 and ISO 7779/EN27779

Product

Idle Operate

TH6WF-ZZ 5.5 5.7 5.9 48 49 51

Current values for specific configurations are available from Quantum|ATL representatives. 1B = 10 dBA.

The library meets EN61000-4-3 and JEIDA power line emission

requirements.

Table 22

and Table 23 list the acoustic noise emission levels.

Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level

LwAd B LpAm, dBA (bystander position)

(Streaming)

Operate

(Loading)

Idle Operate

(Streaming)

Operate

(Loading)

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Reliability Factors

Table 23 Acoustic Noise Emissions for German Declaration Law

Schallemissionswerte - VorläufigeWerteangaben nach ISO 9296 und ISO 7779/DIN EN27779:

Schalleistungspegel Schalldruckpegel

Gerfdt

Leerauf Betrieb

TH6WF-ZZ 5.5 5.7 5.9 48 49 51

Aktuelle W erte für Ausrüstungsstufen sind über die Quantum|ATL Equipment Vertretungen erhältlich. 1 B = 10 dBA

LwAd B LpAm, dBA (Zuschauerpositionen)

(Streaming)

Betrieb

(Loading)

Leerauf Betrieb

(Streaming)

Betrieb

(Loading)

Reliability Factors

The mean interval between failur es of the lib rary unit, less the tape drives, is:

• 185,000 Power-On Hours (POH) Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF),

• 1,000,000 Mean Load/Unload Cycles Between Failures (MCBF),

where a failure is charged against one or the other, but not both. Quantum|ATL does not warrant that predicted mean interval

between failures is representative of any particular unit installed for customer use. Actual figures vary from unit to unit.

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Appendix B

OCP Error Messages and Error Definitions

Table 24 lists the OCP Error messages, descriptions, and

recommended operator actions.

Table 24 OCP Error Messages

OCP Display Description

Drive Stuck in Flux

Cartridge Fault Door Unlocked

Remove Cart from CHM

This indicates that the drive power during initialization exceeded the timeout allowed for that operation. The drive was still in the “Flux” state when the timeout occurred.

The initial scan of the magazine slots and the tape drives indicates that there are more cartridges in the system than there are slots to store them.

This indicates that the unit detected either too many cartridges in the system or a homeless cartridge was found in the CHM.

Recommended Operator Action

Unload drive and retry the operation. If the operation fails again, contact an authorized field service engineer.

Remove excess cartridges.

Remove excess cartridges and restart.

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Recommended

OCP Display Description

Operator Action

Drv x In Flux or Drv x HwError or Doors Unlocked

LDR ERR: <x> or DLC ERR: <x>

DRIVE ERROR!

Cleaning FAILED

These error messages appear when the OCP is used to initiate a system test routine. Each message indicates a reason why the test can not be initiated.

The error code was returned by the loader process. Error code descriptions are listed in “Library Error Definitions” on page

-86. An e rror occured

communicating with the tape drive(s).

The attempted cleaning cycle failed.

Correct problem and retry.

Check for a valid cleaning cartridge in the required slot and that the cleaning cartridge has not expired.

CLN slot Empty

CLN Tape Expired

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A cleaning cartridge was not found in the required slot (highest numbered slot in unit).

The cleaning cycle was not completed because the cleaning cartridge has expired.

Insert cleaning cartridge in the highest numbered slot in the unit and retry the operation.

Replace the cleaning cartridge.

OCP Display Description

Recommended Operator Action

NOT a CLN Tape

CUP FAILED! CUP Timeout

Ldr/Drv Timeout In Retry

Loader Timeout In Retry

Prepos Timeout In Retry

The cartridge in the cleaning slot is not a cleaning cartridge.

The requested Code Update operation failed and the unit timed out during the code update process.

The command aborted after the maximum number of retries was exceeded.

The command aborted after maximum number of retries was exceeded.

The command aborted after maximum number of retries was exceeded trying to preposition the CHM.

Insert a cleaning cartridge in the cleaning slot.

Retry the operation. If the operation fails again, contact an authorized field service engineer.

Cycle the library power and try the operation again. If the operation fails again, contact an authorized field service engineer.

** Ldr Err <xx> *** Attention Needed

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An error code xx was returned from the loader . If the command was severe, the doors will unlock and “Attention Needed” is appended to the error message.

See “Library Er ror Definitions” on page

-86 for a description of error codes and the appropriate actions.

Table 25 lists the error code, error type, and descriptions.

Table 25 Library Error Definitions

Error Code Error Type Description

80H This status indicates no error has

occurred.

81H Fatal Invalid command error. This error

indicates that the loader received an undefined command or an invalid

parameter to a command. 82H Fatal Undefined error code. 83H Fatal Undefined error code. 84H Not Fatal A cartridge is in transit a fter a reset or

power up. This error will occur

whenever a power-cycle or reset occurs

during a move. The loader controller

will insure that the cartridge is fully

loaded into the CHM and will then

proceed with power-on self-test.

The library controller will be responsible

for initiating the CHM to move the

cartridge either to its home location, if

known, or to the drive before issuing the

EXTENDED SCAN MAGAZINE

command. 85H Fatal Did not find pusher home p os i ti o n

during mechanical initialization. 86H Fatal Did not find PUSHPOS 1 during

mechanical initialization . 87H Fatal Timed-out while moving a cartridge into

or out of the CHM dur ing mechanical

initialization.

86 Quantum|ATL PowerStor L500 Series Tape Library User’s Guide

Quantum L500GUID User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Preface

Library Description

L500 Library Configurations

Overview

Cabinet

Element Numbering Convention

Features

Library Components

Front Panel

Back Panel

Bar Code Reader (Optional)

Cartridge Handling Mechanism (CHM)

Tape Drives

Drive Mounting Description

Dual 7-Cartridge Magazines

Operator Control Panel

Installing the L500 Series Library

Selecting an Installation Location

Floor Space

Overhead Clearance

Surface Strength and Inclination

Power and Grounding

Power Cord

Environmental Specifications

Receiving the Library

Unpacking the Library

Connecting the Tape Library

Running the Power-On-Self-Test (POST)

Configuring the Tape Library

Viewing SCSI IDs

Changing SCSI ID Settings

Operating the Tape Library

Changing the Library Card SCSI ID Setting

Inserting a Cartridge

Removing a Cartridge from a Magazine

Using the Cleaning Cartridge

Basic Library Operations

OCP Functions

Status

Eject/Unlock

Opening the Library Doors

Closing the Library Doors

Unloading a Cartridge from the Tape Drive

Magazine Removal

Installing a Magazine

Loading a Cartridge

SCSI ID

Viewing the SCSI IDs

Setting a SCSI ID

Mode

Viewing a Mode

Setting a Mode

Information

Code Update

Tests

Viewing the Drive Microcode Revision Level

Installing New Drive Microcode via Cartri dge

SCSI Interface

General SCSI Bus Operation

Data Transfer

Initiator/Target Operation

SCSI IDs and Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs)

Unit Attention Condition

Behavior Around Power-On and SCSI Bus Reset

Other SCSI Functionality

Bus Phases

Attention Signal Response

Status Phase

Bus Free

Bus Parity Errors

Troubleshooting Guidelines

Proper OCP Operation

Avoiding Basic Problems

Operation Failure

Power Problems

Library Specifications