Quantum P3000 User's Guide

Quantum|ATL P3000 Series
Automated Tape Library
User’s Guide
6311601-05
Ver. 5, Rel. 0
Quantum|ATL P3000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide, 6311601-05, Ver. 5, Rel. 0, July 2001, Made in USA.
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TRADEMARK STATEMENT
Prism Library Architecture, IntelliGrip and WebAdmin are all trademarks of ATL Products, Inc.
DLT, SDLT, DLTtape III, DLTtape IV and Super DLTtape I are trademarks of Quantum, Inc.
IBM is a registered trademark. Linear Tape-Open, LTO and Ultrium are trademarks of IBM, HP, and Seagate in the United States.
Other trademarks may be mentioned herein which belong to other companies.
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Contents

Chapter 1 Library Description 1
Overview .................................................................................................1
Library Models.................................................................................2
Shelf Bin Numbering Conventions ...............................................3
Features and Benefits.............................................................................5
Library Components..............................................................................6
Cabinet...............................................................................................6
GUI.....................................................................................................9
IntelliGripTM Mixed Media CHM..............................................10
Tape Drives.....................................................................................11
Load Port and Magazines.............................................................12
Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations 15
Installing Tape Cartridges...................................................................16
Taking ESD Precautions................................................................ 16
DLT/SDLT Cartridges ..................................................................17
LTO Cartridges...............................................................................19
Placing Tape Cartridges in the Library.......................................20
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Preparing the Library for Operation..................................................20
Closing the Library Doors and Access Panels...........................21
Connecting Host Workstations....................................................21
Turning the Library On and Off.........................................................23
Turning On the Library.................................................................23
Placing the Library On-line or Off-line.......................................23
Turning Off the Library ................................................................23
Using the GUI .......................................................................................24
Opening a Screen ...........................................................................26
Library Status Information ...........................................................26
Exiting a Screen ..............................................................................27
Library Controls.............................................................................28
Obtaining Library Status .....................................................................29
Overview Screen ............................................................................29
Tapes Screen ...................................................................................32
Changing the GUI Security Levels.....................................................33
Securing the GUI............................................................................34
Operating the Load Port......................................................................36
Removing/Installing a Tape Cartridge Magazine....................36
Loading a Tape Cartridge Magazine ..........................................37
Inserting Tape Cartridges into the Load Port...................................37
Inserting DLT and SDLT Tape Cartridges .................................37
Inserting LTO Tape Cartridges....................................................39
Manually Ejecting a Tape Cartridge..................................................40
DLT Tape Drives............................................................................40
Quantum SDLT and IBM Ultrium LTO Tape Drives...............41
Chapter 3 Operator Commands 43
Opening the Operator Screen .............................................................44
Configuring the Library.......................................................................45
SCSI ID Assignment Guidelines..................................................47
Configuring Library Options..............................................................47
Configuring a Library Option......................................................48
Performing an Inventory.....................................................................49
Moving Cartridges ...............................................................................50
Unloading a Drive ................................................................................52
Unloading the Load Port.....................................................................53
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Chapter 4 Service Commands 55
Opening the Service Screen.................................................................56
Changing Passwords ...........................................................................57
If You Lose a Password.................................................................58
Generating Reports ..............................................................................58
Generating Any Service Report ...................................................59
Testing the Library...............................................................................62
Performing a System Test.............................................................62
Initializing Non-Volatile Information ...............................................64
Executing Either Command .........................................................64
Chapter 5 Multi-Unit Commands 65
Opening the Multi-Unit Screen ..........................................................66
Configure Multi-Units (P2000/P3000) ..............................................67
Calibrating the Libraries in a Multi-Unit Configuration................68
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 71
Common Problems and Solutions .....................................................71
Start-up Problems .......................................................................... 72
GUI Problems .................................................................................73
Robotics Problems..........................................................................73
Operating Problems.......................................................................75
Tape Drive Problems..................................................................... 76
Tape Drive LED Conditions.........................................................76
Appendix A Library Specifications 79
Physical Characteristics.......................................................................79
Performance and Reliability Characteristics ....................................81
Environmental Specifications.............................................................81
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Appendix B Relocating the Library 85
Checking the New Installation Site....................................................86
Preparing the Library for Relocation.................................................86
Removing Tape Cartridges...........................................................87
Installing Shipping Restraints and Packing...............................87
Load Port Shipping Plate..............................................................93
Disconnecting Library Cables ......................................................93
Crating the Library...............................................................................94
Preparing the Library for Operation..................................................98
Appendix C Automatic Drive Cleaning 99
Drive Cleaning Modes.........................................................................99
Host-Initiated Cleaning Mode .....................................................99
Automatic Drive Cleaning Mode ..............................................100
Selection of Cleaning Mode ..............................................................100
Diagnostic Software.....................................................................100
GUI.................................................................................................101
Mode Select Command ...............................................................101
Reporting of Cleaning Mode ............................................................101
Diagnostic Software.....................................................................101
Mode Sense Command ...............................................................102
Cleaning Cartridges ...........................................................................102
Capacity.........................................................................................102
Identification.................................................................................102
Storage and Tracking...................................................................103
Monitoring Usage ........................................................................103
Element Status Information........................................................104
Monitoring the Drives........................................................................105
Media Movement to the Drive .........................................................105
Supervising the Drive Cleaning Operation ....................................106
Media Movement from the Drive ....................................................107
Unloading Cleaning Cartridges .......................................................107
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Appendix D Laser Regulations 109
Laser Regulation Labels.....................................................................109
Product Conformation Label......................................................109
Laser Warning Label ...................................................................110
Exposure Warning Label ............................................................110
Appendix E Regulatory Statements 111
Glossary 117
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Figures
Figure 1 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions ..................................4
Figure 2 Cabinet-Front View ............................................................7
Figure 3 Cabinet - Back Panels .........................................................8
Figure 4 GUI—Initial Screen.............................................................9
Figure 5 Advanced Robotics System.............................................10
Figure 6 DLT/SDLT Load Port ......................................................13
Figure 7 LTO Load Port...................................................................13
Figure 8 Inserting a Bar Code Label (DLT/SDLT)......................18
Figure 9 DLT and SDLT Cartridges...............................................19
Figure 10 LTO Cartridge ...................................................................20
Figure 11 Cabling Configuration 16 Drive .....................................22
Figure 12 GUI—Initial Screen...........................................................25
Figure 13 Library Status Indicators .................................................27
Figure 14 Library Controls................................................................28
Figure 15 Overview Screen...............................................................30
Figure 16 Tape Drive Status Screen.................................................31
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Figure 17 Tapes Screen ......................................................................32
Figure 18 Password Screen ...............................................................35
Figure 19 Rotating the Load Port Drum..........................................38
Figure 20 LTO Tape Cartridge Load Port.......................................39
Figure 21 DLT Tape Drive Front Bezel (Example) ........................40
Figure 22 Password Screen ...............................................................44
Figure 23 Operator Screen.................................................................45
Figure 24 Configure: Library Screen................................................46
Figure 25 Configure: Library Settings Screen.................................46
Figure 26 Configure: Options Screen...............................................49
Figure 27 Control: Move Cartridges Screen ...................................51
Figure 28 Unload Drives Screen.......................................................53
Figure 29 Enter Password Screen.....................................................56
Figure 30 Service: Change Password Screen..................................57
Figure 31 Service Screen - Reports...................................................59
Figure 32 Report: Statistics Screen ...................................................60
Figure 33 Report: Actuator Status Screen .......................................60
Figure 34 Report: SysTest Library Results Screen .........................61
Figure 35 Report: AutoClean Status Screen....................................62
Figure 36 Test: Systest Library Screen.............................................63
Figure 37 Enter Password Screen.....................................................66
Figure 38 Multi-Unit Screen..............................................................67
Figure 39 Configure Multi-Unit .......................................................68
Figure 40 Multi-Unit Screen..............................................................69
Figure 41 Tape Drive LEDs...............................................................78
Figure 42 Extension Axis Restraints - Storage Location ...............88
Figure 43 Installing the Vertical Carriage Restraint......................89
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Figure 44 Installing the Horizontal Carriage Restraint.................90
Figure 45 Pivoting Gripper Restraint into Position.......................91
Figure 46 Gripper Restraint in Position ..........................................91
Figure 47 Installing the Gripper Restraint......................................92
Figure 48 Installing the Gripper Restraint Screw ..........................92
Figure 49 Inserting the Shipping Plate............................................94
Figure 50 Crating the Library...........................................................97
Figure 51 Product Conformation Label ........................................109
Figure 52 Laser Light Warning Label............................................110
Figure 53 Exposure Warning Label ...............................................110
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Tables
Table 1 Performance Characteristics Using DLT 8000
Tape Drives ...................................................................2
Table 2 Performance Characteristics Using IBM LTO
Ultrium Tape Drives....................................................2
Table 3 Performance Characteristics Using Quantum
SDLT Tape Drives ........................................................3
Table 4 Tape Drive and Cartridge Specifications .....................11
Table 5 GUI Components ..............................................................26
Table 6 Security Levels (listed from highest to lowest) ............33
Table 7 Start-up Problems .............................................................72
Table 8 GUI Problems ....................................................................73
Table 9 Robotics Problems ............................................................73
Table 10 Problems During Library Operation..............................75
Table 11 Tape Drive Problems........................................................76
Table 12 Tape Drive LED Conditions (SDLT and LTO drives) .77
Table 13 Physical Characteristics ...................................................80
Table 14 Interfaces............................................................................80
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Table 15 Performance Characteristics............................................81
Table 16 Reliability Characteristics................................................81
Table 17 Environmental Specifications..........................................81
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Preface

This manual introduces the Quantum|ATL P3000 Series library (P3000) and discusses:
Library operations
Configuration
•Calibration
•Servicing, and
Basic troubleshooting
Audience
Purpose
This manual is written for library operators and field service engineers.
This document provides information about the P3000 including:
•Description
Basic library operations
Operator commands
Service commands
Multi-unit commands
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Document Organization
Following is a brief description of chapter contents.
Chapter 1, “
Library Description,” provides an overview of the
library and orients the operator or field service engineer to the numbering conventions for bins and tape drives.
Chapter 2, “
Basic Library Operations,” provides an overview
of the library GUI and introduces the operator to the basic procedures for placing the library on line.
Chapter 3, “
Operator Commands,” provides an overview of
the library GUI and introduces the operator to the basic procedures for placing the library on line.
Chapter 4, “
Service Commands,” discusses using the Service
screen for generating reports and testing the library.
Chapter 5, “
Multi-Unit Commands,” discusses the commands
available through the Multi-Unit screen of the GUI. These commands allow multi-unit configuration and calibration.
The Appendixes provide library specifications, relocation and repacking instructions, automatic drive cleaning instructions, laser regulations, and regulatory statements.
Notational Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Caution:
Caution indicates potential hazards to equipment or data.
Warning:
Warning indicates potential hazards to personal safety.
Note:
Note emphasizes important information related to the main topic.
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This manual uses the following conventions:
Right side of the library — Refers to the right side as you face the component being described.
Left side of the library — Refers to the left side as you face the component being described.
b — All binary numbers are succeeded by “b.”
h — All hexadecimal numbers are succeeded by “h.”
Error or attention conditions are represented in parenthesis that translate as follows:
(SK=S ASC=AA ASCQ=QQ) where:
S — hexadecimal sense key value AA — hexadecimal additional sense code
Related Documents
QQ — hexadecimal additional sense code qualifier
er
The following Quantum|ATL documents are also available for the P3000 Series library:
Document
Document No. Document Title
6311600 ATL P3000 Series
Library Unpacking Instructions
6311602 ATL P2000/P3000
Series Library Software Interface Guide
6311615 ATL Pass Through
Mechanism Installation Instructions
Description
Describes unpacking and moving a P3000
For programmers writing P3000 control software
Contains instructions for interconnecting up to five P2000 and/ or P3000 libraries
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Refer to the appropriate product manual(s) for information about your tape drive and cartridges.
Contacts
SCSI-2 Specification
The SCSI-2 communications specification is the proposed American National Standard for information systems, dated March 9, 1990. Copies may be obtained from:
Global Engineering Documents 15 Inverness Way, East Englewood, CO 80112 (800) 854-7179 or (303) 397-2740
Quantum|ATL company contacts are listed below.
Quantum|ATL Corporate Headquarters
Quantum|ATL P.O. Box 57100 Irvine, CA 92619-7100 (949) 856-7800 (800) 284-5101
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Technical Publications
To comment on existing documentation send e-mail to:
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Visit the Quantum|ATL home page at:
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Customer Support
The Quantum|ATL Customer Support Department provides a 24-hour help desk that can be reached at:
North/South America: (949) 725-2100 or
(800) 284-5101
Asia/Pacific Rim: (International Code)
+61 7 3862 4834
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+44 (0) 1256 848748
Send faxes for the Customer Support Department to:
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Send e-mail for the Customer Support Department to:
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North/South America: Asia/Pacific Rim: Europe/Middle East/Africa:
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Chapter 1
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Library Description

This chapter describes the P3000 and its components. The chapter consists of:
•Overview
Features and benefits
Library components
•Cabinet
•GUI
IntelliGrip
(CHM)
TM
mixed media cartridge handling mechanism

Overview

Tape drives
Mixed media load port
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The P3000 is an automated storage and retrieval library that may consist of up to 16 tape drives and up to 326 cartridges.
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Chapter 1 Library Description Overview
Tape drive choices include the
Quantum DLT 8000 (HVD and LVD)
IBM LTO Ultrium T200 (LVD only), or
Quantum SDLT (HVD and LVD) Throughput capabilties for these drives are:
•6 MB/sec
•20 MB/sec
16 MB/sec, respectively.
The P3000 comprises four models that support a wide range of

Library Models

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storage and performance requirements The P3000 can be configured with up to 16 tape drives and up to
170 or 326 tape cartridge bins.
Table 1 Performance Characteristics Using DLT 8000 Tape Drives
Table 2 Performance Characteristics Using IBM LTO Ultrium Tape Drives
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P3000 Model (drives/bins) 16/326
Capacity in Terabytes (TB) (40 GB per cartridge) 13.04
Throughput (GB/hr) based on 6 MB/sec transfer rate 346
P3000 Model (drives/bins) 16/326
Capacity in Terabytes (TB) (100 GB per cartridge) 32.60
Throughput (GB/hr) based on 15 MB/sec transfer rate 864
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Overview
Table 3 Performance Characteristics Using Quantum SDLT Tape Drives

Shelf Bin Numbering Conventions

P3000 Model (drives/bins) 16/326
Capacity in Terabytes (TB) (110 GB per cartridge) 35.86
Throughput (GB/hr) based on 16 MB/sec transfer rate 922
The library stores tape cartridges in the following locations:
170 storage bins on back wall
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Up to 96 shelf bins on inside of left door
Up to 60 shelf bins on inside of right door
•One load port
8 shelf bins - two stationary LTO load port shelf bin
modules (4 shelf bins each) are built into the load port assembly
12 shelf bins - DLT and SDLT tape cartridges use two
removeable 6-cartridge magazines
If the library is configured with both DLT and LTO tape
drives, stationary LTO load port shelf bin modules are used
Up to 16 tape drives
Figure 1
shows the storage bin, load port bin, and tape drive numbering conventions. These conventions are used by the library GUI and the diagnostic software program.
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Figure 1 Bin Shelf Numbering Conventions
DLT and/or DLT and/or LTO SD LT
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Load Port Bin Numbers
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Chapter 1 Library Description

Features and Benefits

Features and Benefits
The P3000 provides the following features and benefits:
High-capacity, high-performance data storage and retrieval
The library may house up to 326 tape cartridges in configurations with up to 16 tape drives
Expandable library configurations
Up to five P2000 and/or P3000 libraries can be joined together into one virtual library, which enables tape cartridge sharing between libraries using Quantum|ATL’s Pass Through Mechanism (PTM)
Access to future expandability and technology upgrades through Quantum|ATL’s Prism™ architecture
Prism architecture employs standard PCI bus technology to
provide greater upgrade flexibility at reduced costs
This technology ensures compatibility with future on-
board technologies such as tape drive controllers, high­speed host and network interfaces, as well as server and tape RAID
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Reliable, versatile 120-240 volt AC auto-switching power supplies
Hot-swappable, redundant DC power supplies ensure library operations against power supply failure
An optional advanced cooling system is available to prevent failures from overheating
On-line cartridge exchanges: load port with two removable, 6-cartridge magazines for easy insertion of cartridges without interrupting library operations
Easy serviceability and manageability
Hot-swappable drives, DC power supplies, and fans enable
field service engineers to make repairs without taking the library off-line
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Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components
Easy access and replacement of critical components
A user-friendly GUI provides a wide range of configuration and service-related functions
WebAdmin™ provides library access through the Internet

Library Components

The P3000 consists of these major components:
•Cabinet
•GUI
Intelligrip™ mixed-media CHM
Mixed-media tape drives (DLT and SDLT, or DLT and LTO)
•Load port
The cabinet houses all library components including:

Cabinet

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•CHM
•Storage bins
Control electronics
Power supply and distribution equipment
•Fan modules
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Tape drives You can access these components to monitor and control library
operation through the front doors and back panels of the library cabinet.
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Library Components
Figure 2 Cabinet­Front View
Front Panel
The front of the library cabinet (see figure 2
) provides the
following:
Two front doors provide easy access to the CHM and the
storage array
The viewing window makes it possible to visually monitor
library operations
A GUI on the right side of the cabinet enables you to monitor
and control library operations
Viewing window
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Dual doors
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GUI
Power switch
Load port
Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components
A mixed media load port equipped with either two 8-cartridge
The power switch for the library is located behind a sliding
stationary load packs for libraries configured with LTO tape drives, or two 6-cartridge removable load pack magazines for DLT and/or SDLT tape drives, provides easy insertion of additional tape cartridges while the library is in operation.
panel on the right front door
Figure 3 Cabinet ­Back Panels
Cabinet-Back
The back of the cabinet (see figure 3
) provides easy accessibility to:
Cooling fans
Power, control, and data interfaces
Tape drives
Hot swap, removable fans
Easy-access panel
Hot-swappable drives in removeable cannisters
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GUI
Chapter 1 Library Description
Library Components
The GUI features a menu system for determining library status,
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configuring the library, and performing certain diagnostic functions.
Figure 4 GUI—Initial Screen
The GUI screen (see figure 4
) consists of:
Horizontal taskbar (top row)
Vertical taskbar (left column)
•Main display area
Vertical
task bar
Back Forward
About
System state display
Standby
Load port
Security indicator/ switch
Quantum|ATL
System Off-line
Standby
Load Port
U
Overview Tapes Operator
P3000
Horizontal task bar
Home
Stop
Main display area
The horizontal taskbar provides left and right arrow buttons to scroll through the tabs for status, configuration, diagnostic, and operating controls options.
The vertical taskbar provides various library controls:
System state display - indicates current tasks and requests in
process
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Standby - takes the library “off-line” or “on-line”
Load port button - submits request to the library to open the
Security level indicator - shows “locked” on start-up and
Stop button - immediately removes power from the library
load port
initialization (default)
robotics.

IntelliGripTM Mixed Media CHM

Figure 5 Advanced Robotics System
The CHM of the library consists of the following components:
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Mixed media gripper assembly
Vertical carriage assembly
Horizontal drive motor
Extension axis assembly
Horizontal drive motor
Mixed media gripper assembly
Vertical carriage assembly
Extension access assembly
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