Quantum Scalar 100 User's Guide

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Published: March 2006 Document Number: 6-00667-06 Rev A

1 About This Guide and Your Product 1

Product Safety Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Product Model Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Explanation of Symbols and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Other Documents you Might Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Getting More Information or Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2 Description 3

Drive Support and Related Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Front Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Front Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Operator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Back Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Library Controller (Library Control Path only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Rear Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Remote Management Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Storage Networking Controllers (SNCs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Drive Modules and Filler Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Internal Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Robotic System and Barcode Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tape Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Slot Numbering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Drive Module Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Host Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Native Fibre Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

SCSI Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3 Setting up your Scalar 100 13

Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Getting Started Road Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Finding a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Unpacking your Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cabling Library Control Path Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cabling Drive Control Path Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Connecting the Power and Fibre Cables in a Drive Control Path Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting the Power and SCSI Cables in a Drive Control Path Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Preparing the Host. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Host Coordinate System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing a SCSI Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing Drivers for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 Systems . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing Drivers for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Verifying Communication with the Host. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4 Using the Optional Features 23

Rackmounting Your Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Installing Side Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Installing Casters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Installing/Removing Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Installing a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Removing a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Replacing a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Installing a Secondary Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Installing Bulk Load Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Removing the Standard Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Installing the Bulk Load Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Installing a Storage Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Partitioning Your Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Control Path. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Configuring AutoCleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Working with AutoClean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Enabling/Disabling AutoClean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5 Using the Operator Panel 37

Understanding the Operator Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Getting General Library Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Getting Drive Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Working with Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Getting Library Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Getting Mailbox Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Menu Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

The Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Using Commands that Require an Offline State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

6 Getting Information 47

Viewing Library Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Getting Library Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Getting Firmware and Serial Number Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Getting Sensor Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Getting Slot Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Getting Tape Cartridge Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Viewing Drive Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Getting Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Printing Logs (HyperTerminal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Getting the Command Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Getting Error Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Getting Drive Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Clear Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Force Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Copy Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Preserve Dump Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

7 Running your Library 59

Turning on the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Turning off the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Moving Tape Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Moving the Picker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Taking Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Adding/Removing Tape Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Importing Tape Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Manually Inserting Tape Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Exporting a Tape Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Manually Removing Tape Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Working with Cleaning Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Viewing Cleaning Cartridge Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Importing Cleaning Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Exporting Cleaning Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Working with Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Unloading a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

8 Configuring your Library 67

Using AIT WORM Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Configuring General Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Configuring Library Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Configuring Additional Library Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Reading Barcodes of Media in Tape Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Configuring Barcode Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Setting Drive SCSI IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Setting Drive Loop IDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Password Protecting the Operator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Locking/Unlocking the Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

9 Maintaining your Library 75

Displaying SACs (Advanced vs Normal Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Updating Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Preferred Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Updating Library Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Updating Drive Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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Creating or Erasing a FUP Tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Exercising the Picker Fingers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Getting and Putting Tape Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Opening/Closing and Extending/Retracting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Exercising the Barcode Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Exercising the Picker Axes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Moving the Picker in a Motion Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Moving the Picker in Increments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Sending the Picker to the Home Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Exercising the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Running a Demo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Running a Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Teaching the Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Resetting a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Servicing Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Preparing a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Running Drive Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

10 Working with Tapes and Barcodes 85

Selecting Approved Media Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Write-Protecting Tape Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Tape Use Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Using Barcode Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Applying Barcode Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Barcode Label Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

11 Using the Remote Management Unit 89

Supported Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

RMU Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Setting up the RMU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Starting the RMU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Logging into the RMU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Checking Status and General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Configuring Network Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Configuring SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Downloading the SNMP MIB File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Configuring RMU User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Adding/Removing Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Changing a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Configuring the Time and Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Updating Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Viewing Diagnostic Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Using the Operator Panel (via the RMU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Viewing Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Replacing the RMU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

12 Troubleshooting and Help 97

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Service Action Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Operator Intervention Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Operator Information Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Interpreting Drive LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

13 Specifications 111

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Tape Cartridge Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Drive Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Allowed Tape Cartridges and Storage Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

AIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

SDLT/DLT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

LTO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

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About This Guide and Your Product

This guide contains information and instructions necessary for the normal operation and management of the Scalar how to install, configure, and operate the Scalar 100.

This guide contains information and instructions necessary for the normal operation and management of the Scalar learning about or using the Scalar 100.

100. This guide is intended for anyone interested in learning about or anyone that needs to know

Note

100 library. This guide is intended for system administrators, operators, or anyone interested in

Be sure to read all operating instructions in this manual and in the System, Safety, and Regulatory Information Guide before operating this product.

Product Safety Statements

This product is designed for processing magnetic tape cartridges. Any other application is not considered the intended use. ADIC will not be held liable for damage arising from unauthorized use of the product. The user assumes all risk in this aspect.

This unit is engineered and manufactured to meet all safety and regulatory requirements. Be aware that improper use may result in bodily injury, damage to the equipment, or interference with other equipment.

WARNING

BEFORE POWERING ON OR USING THIS EQUIPMENT, READ THE SYSTEM, SAFETY, AND REGULATORY INFORMATION GUIDE. KEEP THE GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Product Model Number

The Scalar 100 model number is as follows: SC100

Explanation of Symbols and Notes

The following symbols appear throughout this document to highlight important information.

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WARNING

INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR BODILY INJURY.

CAUTION

Note

Indicates a situation that may cause possible damage to equipment, loss of data, or interference with other equipment.

Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your system.

Getting More Information or Help

More information about this product is available on the Customer Service Center website at

www.adic.com/csc. The Customer Service Center contains a collection of information, including answers to

frequently asked questions (FAQs). You can also access software, firmware, and drivers through this site.

For further assistance, or if training is desired, contact ADIC:

In the USA: 800-827-3822

In Europe and Japan: 00-800-9999-3822

For additional contact information: www.adic.com/contact

To open a Service Request: www.adic.com/techsup

2 About This Guide and Your Product

Description

The Scalar 100 automates the retrieval, storage, and control of tape cartridges. It is designed for use in a standard office environment, with a fully finished appearance, or as a rackmounted unit.

The library supports many different drive types and, depending on the type of drive, can contain up to eight drives. There is a mailbox on the front door for inserting and removing tapes. In addition, the operator panel on the front of the library allows you to fully control and configure your library.

There are two types of Scalar 100 libraries available: Library Control Path and Drive Control Path. Library Control Path libraries connect the host to the library through a SCSI connection. Drive Control Path libraries connect the host directly to the drive. Refer to Control Path and Drive Control Path libraries.

For specific information about your library, including data capacity and tape cartridge capacity, refer to

Specifications on page 111.

Figure 1 Scalar 100

Host Attachment on page 11 for more information on Library

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Drive Support and Related Technologies

Drive Control Path libraries support the following tape drives:

• AIT type drives (AIT-2 HVD & LVD, AIT-3 LVD)

• DLT type drives (7000 HVD, 8000 HVD & LVD, SDLT-220 HVD & LVD, SDLT-320 LVD, SDLT-600 LVD)

• LTO type drives (LTO-1 HVD & LVD, LTO-2 LVD, LTO-3 LVD & Fibre)

Note

The drive type affects the tape cartridge and overall storage capacity. For specific information about your library storage capacity and allowed tape cartridges, refer to

With the correct drive and library firmware running, an AIT-3 library supports the Sony® AIT™ WORM (write-once-read-many) technology, which allows for non-rewritable and non-erasable data to be written. This technology provides extra security for your data by preventing accidental erasure.

Library Control Path libraries do not support mixing different drives types. This includes different models of the same drive type. Drive Control Path libraries do not support mixing different drive types within the same partition; however, different generations of LTO drives can exist within the same partition. Refer to

Partitioning Your Library on page 34 for more information.

Specifications on page 111.

Front Panel Components

The following graphic shows the front panel components. The following text describes the components in detail.

Figure 2 Front Panel Components

4 Description

Front Power Switch

There are two power switches on the library: the front power switch and the rear power switch.

Turning off the front power switch removes power from the internal electronics and removes power from the drives, but the library still contains standby power. The standby power can only be turned off by the rear power switch. Refer to

Rear Power Switch on page 7.

WARNING

POWER SWITCH OR DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD FROM THE ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

TO COMPLETELY REMOVE ALL POWER, EITHER USE THE REAR

Door Lock

The Scalar 100 door lock protects your data from the risk of tampering and prevents unauthorized personnel from entering the mechanical area of the Scalar 100 where serious injury could occur.

When locked, the library door can only be opened from the outside with a key. Authorized personnel are responsible for the security of the key. When shipped, the front door is locked. The key is attached to the back panel of the library.

THE MECHANICAL COMPONENTS OF THE LIBRARY CAN CAUSE

WARNING

SERIOUS INJURY. ACCESS TO THE LIBRARY SHOULD BE RESTRICTED TO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY.

Mailbox

The mailbox allows you to import and export tape cartridges without interrupting the normal operation of the library; however, it can also be configured as additional storage slots.

There are two models of the mailbox:

• The standard mailbox has a capacity of one or two tape cartridges. (One tape cartridge for DLT/ SDLT and LTO libraries and two tape cartridges for AIT libraries.)

• The optional bulk load mailbox enables you to load multiple tape cartridges at one time.

• AIT bulk load mailboxes holds 16 tape cartridges in two magazines.

• LTO bulk load mailboxes holds 12 tape cartridges in two magazines.

• DLT/SDLT bulk load mailbox holds 10 tape cartridges in two magazines.

Operator Panel

The operator panel is an LCD screen that enables you to monitor, configure, and service your library. For detailed information on the operator panel, refer to

Back Panel Components

Using the Operator Panel on page 37.

The following graphics show the back panel components of Library Control Path and Drive Control Path libraries. Where appropriate, following the graphics, the components are described in detail.

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Figure 3 Back Panel Components of Library Control Path Libraries

6 Description

Figure 4 Back Panel Components of Drive Control Path Libraries

Library Controller (Library Control Path only)

The library controller is part of Library Control Path libraries. The library controller controls all operations in the library, including the interaction between the library and operators. The library firmware on the library controller creates and maintains the library configuration, the physical location of the robotic system, and the inventory of cartridges. The resulting database is maintained in library controller memory.

The SCSI connections are located on the library controller. A switch on the library controller allows you to switch your library between LVD and HVD connections.

Rear Power Switch

Turning off the rear power switch removes all power from the library. Turn off the rear power switch whenever you are servicing your library. In the event of danger to personnel or property, immediately turn off the rear power switch.

However, except in emergencies, use the normal shutdown procedure before switching off the rear power switch. ADIC is not responsible for damage caused by improper use of the rear power switch. This risk lies entirely with the user.

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Remote Management Unit

The Remote Management Unit (RMU) allows remote access to the library via a web browser. The RMU resides in each system and is pre-installed at the factory.

The RMU performs the following functions:

• Provides remote operation of all library operator panel functions via a Web browser.

• Allows the user to check the status of the system, firmware levels, and other useful information.

• Updates RMU, drive (LTO only), and library controller firmware.

• Supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 1.0 and acts as an SNMP-server, generating SNMP traps and responding to SNMP requests.

• Supports ADIC Library Management Information Base (MIB) version 2.0.

• Detects a power loss and generates an SNMP trap for notification.

• Enables the retrieval of library logs and library, drive, and RMU diagnostic files.

• Allows RMU configuration changes such as network, users, and date/time changes.

For information on using the RMU, refer to Using the Remote Management Unit on page 89.

Storage Networking Controllers (SNCs)

The Scalar 100 offers optional Storage Networking Controllers (SNC) that provide many features for Scalar 100 libraries. For example, they increase data transfer rates, enable you to use and manage your library in a Storage Area Network (SAN) and provide Fibre to SCSI or Gigabit Ethernet to SCSI connectivity.

The available feature set depends on which SNC you integrate into your library. The Scalar 100 supports the SNC 5101, SNC 6101, and the SNC 4500. To learn more about the available SNCs, visit

www.adic.com

or reference the applicable manual(s) on the Scalar 100 product CD.

Drive Modules and Filler Plates

A drive module is the component that holds the drive and the Fibre or SCSI connections between the drive and the library. Filler plates cover empty drive slots to prevent debris from entering the library.

If you do not have a drive filler plate, contact ATAC before removing a drive.

Internal Components

The robotic system and magazines are the key internal components of the Scalar 100.

Robotic System and Barcode Scanner

The robotic system identifies and moves cartridges between the storage slots, tape drives, and the mailbox. The robotic arm (picker) has picker fingers that enable it to grab media cartridges and move them into position along X, Y, and Z motion coordinates.

Each tape cartridge contains a barcode that is read by the barcode scanner during the inventory process. The barcode scanner is also used during the teaching process where it reads the fiducial labels to identify the types of storage and tape drives installed in the library.

8 Description

Every tape cartridge must have a machine and unique operator-readable barcode label attached to it. Tape cartridges cannot have duplicate barcode labels. This barcode identifies the volume serial number (volser). The library stores the physical location of the tape cartridge in an inventory database based on the volser. All library or host requests reference the location of tape cartridges based off of this barcode number.

Tape Magazines

Tape cartridges are stored in removable magazines in the library. You cannot insert cartridges improperly. The magazines only accept tape cartridges placed in the correct orientation. Once inserted, the tape cartridges will be retained in the magazine even when the magazine is inverted and shaken lightly.

Each magazine has a fiducial barcode label at the bottom of the magazine. This label is read by the barcode scanner during a teach process.

Slot Numbering

Every slot in the library has a distinct number that identifies it. The format is: column/magazine/slot.

The values are assigned as follows:

• The columns are numbered 1 to 5 clockwise from the mailbox column.

• The magazines within each column are designated A to C from top to bottom.

• The slots are numbered as follows:

• The slots within each magazine are numbered 1 to N from top to bottom (where N is the number

of tape cartridges allowed for that media type).

• The fixed slots in columns 2, 4, and 5 that do not have a magazine designation are always

numbered 0. For example, the coordinate for the fixed slot in column 2 would be “2 - 0”.

Note

For reference, the location for the picker is identified as [0 @ 0] on the operator panel.

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Figure 5 Storage Slot Numbering

Drive Module Numbering

The drive modules are numbered 1 to N from bottom to top, where N is the number of drives allowed for that media type.

10 Description

Host Attachment

The Scalar 100 is a SCSI target device supporting communication with a host through fibre or SCSI connections.

Native Fibre Connections

A library supporting native fibre attachments communicates with a host through an intermediary LUN-1 (Logical Unit Number) interface in one or more installed drives. In this type of connection, a host is connected directly to a drive rather than a library. Communication is accomplished as a host sends commands to and receives status or responses from one or more LUN-1 enabled drives.

LTO-3 drive modules support native fibre connections. Each drive has a single LC fibre connector located in back of the module for attachments.

SCSI Connections

A library supporting SCSI connections can be connected to LTO-1 or LTO-2 drive modules via a SCSI-2 Low Voltage Differential or High Voltage Differential (LTO-1 only) SCSI bus. Both ends of the bus must be terminated. A terminator is shipped with each library. The SCSI LTO-3 drive module is LVD only. The design of the library allows the SCSI type (LVD or HVD) to be configured at the customer site with a switch located on the Library Controller.

Each LTO drive module has two HD-68 connectors for attachments. (When attaching to a 1-byte host, a 1byte to 2-byte interposer is required.) Although the library can be attached to a wide SCSI bus, it is not a wide SCSI device and its SCSI ID must be in the range of 0 to 7. The default SCSI ID for the library is 0.

Libraries that do not have native fibre connection capabilities can be connected to a Storage Area Network (SAN) via an optional Storage Networking Controller (SNC), where the SNC converts either Fibre Channel protocol or Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) protocol to parallel SCSI protocol.

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Setting up your Scalar 100

Setting up your library includes actions such as unpacking, connecting power cords and SCSI or Fibre cables, setting SCSI IDs or Loop IDs, and preparing the host computer. The actions discussed here are those you would need the first time you set up your library and if your library is ever moved or reconfigured.

Information on turning on and off the library, is located in Running your Library on page 59, as it is part of everyday tasks.

Quick Start Guide

For simple setup instructions, refer to the Quick Start Guide available on the Scalar 100 Documentation and Software CD or as a printed document in your product box. For more detailed instructions, refer to the

Getting Started Road Map on page 13.

To view the Quick Start Guide, you need to have Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® installed. Go to

www.adobe.com/acrobat/ to download a free copy.

Getting Started Road Map

To set up your Scalar 100 for the first time, complete all the basic steps listed here.

1 Find a location for your library.

Refer to Finding a Location on page 14.

2 Unpack your library.

Refer to Unpacking your Library on page 14.

3 Install any optional or additional hardware that you ordered for your library.

Refer to Using the Optional Features on page 23.

4 Connect the power cords and SCSI or Fibre cables.

Refer to Cabling Library Control Path Libraries on page 15 or Cabling Drive Control Path Libraries on page 16.

5 Turn on the library.

Refer to Turning on the Library on page 59.

6 If necessary, set the SCSI IDs or Loop IDs for the library and drives so that they are unique from any

other device on the SCSI bus or Fibre attachments.

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Refer to Configuring your Library on page 67.

7 Prepare the host system.

Refer to Cabling Drive Control Path Libraries on page 16.

8 Verify communication between the library and the host.

Refer to Verifying Communication with the Host on page 22.

Finding a Location

When positioning the library, consider the following:

• The location must provide adequate front and rear ventilation (at least two inches, the space provided by the cabling will suffice).

• Situate the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, furnaces, or other heat-producing appliances.

• Ensure a power source (only of the type directed in the operating instructions or as marked on the product label) is available.

• Route the AC line cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it, paying particular attention to the cord at the wall receptacle, and the point where the cord exits from the product.

• Ensure that objects will not fall and liquids are not spilled into the product’s enclosure through openings.

• Do not position in an area that will expose the unit to moisture or high temperatures or extreme low temperatures.

• Keep the unit away from direct strong magnetic fields, excessive dust, and electronic/electrical equipment that generate electrical noise.

• Position the unit on a firm, level surface free from vibration.

Unpacking your Library

If you need to return your library, you must ship it in the original or

CAUTION

equivalent packing materials or your warranty may be invalidated.

Do not move the picker assembly along the rotary axis by hand as it

CAUTION

will be damaged. The picker assembly can be rotated by turning the gear on the rotary motor by hand.

1 Unpack all items from the carton.

Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship the system in the future.

2 Inspect the items that came with your library and ensure none are damaged.

3 Complete either the written registration card or register the product on the ADIC website at

www.adic.com.

The Scalar 100 serial number is located on the product label on the back of the library and on the inside of the front door.

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4 Remove the key from the rear panel of the library. Unlock and open the front door.

5 Remove the interior packaging or securing material from the library to allow picker movement. (Make

sure to remove the rubber band from around the picker.)

6 Install tape cartridges into magazines.

Cabling Library Control Path Libraries

Part of the setup process for Library Control Path libraries is connecting the power and SCSI cables. When setting up your library, ensure that the last device on the SCSI bus is properly terminated. An appropriate terminator is shipped with each library. For specific SCSI connection information, refer to

Host Attachment

on page 11.

Note

The default SCSI ID is 0 for the library controller, this default value will appear when a new main controller PCBA is installed or after a firmware update.

1 Connect the power cord to the power outlet on the rear of the library.

2 On the bottom most drive, connect a jumper cable to the top SCSI connector and then to the bottom

SCSI connector on the drive above it. Repeat this for all drives in the SCSI bus.

If you have more than two drives, split the drives between SCSI buses so that there are no more than two drives per SCSI bus. Refer to the following steps.

Note

AIT libraries cannot have tape drives installed in the bottom-most or topmost drive module slots.

3 Terminate the last device(s) on the SCSI bus(es) with an appropriate terminator (LVD or HVD). Refer

Figure 6.

Figure 6 SCSI Bus Terminator

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4 Install the cables between the bottom drive and the library controller and between the Library Controller

and the host. Refer to

If you have more than one SCSI bus, connect a cable between the bottom drive on the SCSI bus to the host.

Figure 7 SCSI Cabling in a Library Control Path Library

Figure 7.

Cabling Drive Control Path Libraries

There are two ways to cable Drive Control Path libaries: SCSI cables or Fibre cables. For specific SCSI and Fibre connection information, refer to

Connecting the Power and Fibre Cables in a Drive Control Path Library

1 Connect the power cord to the power outlet on the rear of the library.

2 Install a Fibre cable between the bottom drive Fibre port and the host. Refer to Figure 8.

Repeat for each additional drive installed.

Note

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The Fibre cable can be connected from the drive to a switch rather than a host.

Host Attachment on page 11.

Figure 8 Fibre Channel Cabling in a Drive Control Path Library

Connecting the Power and SCSI Cables in a Drive Control Path Library

1 Connect the power cord to the power outlet on the rear of the library.

2 On the bottom-most drive, connect a jumper cable to the top SCSI connector on the drive above it.

Repeat this for all of the drives.

If you have more than two drive, split the drive between SCSI buses.

3 Terminate the SCSI buses with an appropriate termintator (LVD or HVD).

4 If you have more than one SCSI bus, connect a SCSI cable between the bottom drive and the host.

Refer to

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Figure 9 on page 18.

Figure 9 SCSI Cabling in a Drive Control Path Library

Preparing the Host

If necessary, install a SCSI host system adapter, software, and compatible driver(s). Refer to the manuals for the host system and SCSI host system adapter for detailed instructions. In addition, follow these general guidelines:

• When the host server system is turned on, install the software, and/or driver(s) that are compatible with the library.

• If the host server system is connected to a network, check with the system administrator before turning off the power to the host.

• Prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) by following proper procedures. Always use wrist-grounding straps and anti-static mats when handling internal components.

• Make certain the host server system has an open expansion slot.

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Host Coordinate System

To manipulate the media within the library, the host must reference each movement with source and target designations. This is done via element addressing, which specifies precisely which slots within the library are to be used. The following addressing scheme is used for the library. These values may need to be entered into your host application.

Table 1 Element Addressing

Slot Type Starting Address

Storage 4096 : (0x1000)

Mailbox 16 : (0x0010)

Drives 256: (0x0100)

Picker 1: (0x0001)

Installing a SCSI Adapter

For SCSI libraries to communicate, your host computer must have a SCSI adapter. If your host computer does not have SCSI capability, you will need to install a SCSI adapter. For installation instructions, refer to the manual that comes with the adapter.

Installing Drivers

When using Removable Storage Manager (RSM), ensure that the proper drivers for the library and drives are installed.

Go to www.adic.com/locatedrivers for the latest device drivers and ISV device upgrades.

Installing Drivers for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 Systems

When using Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows Server 2003, you must install drivers for both the library and the tape drives.

Note

Follow the steps below to install the Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 library driver:

1 Ensure the library is powered on and fully booted.

2 Connect the library to the host and then restart the host.

3 Obtain the appropriate driver. You may need to consult your service representative.

4 Start Device Manager.

5 In Device Manager, expand the Medium Changers node.

In Windows Server 2003, the library and/or tape drive drivers may come preinstalled. If so, it will be automatically loaded for the appropriate devices.

6 Right-click Unknown Medium Changer Device and select Properties.

7 On the Driver tab, select Update Driver.

This will start the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard.

8 Click Next.

9 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device. Select Next.

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10 In Optional search locations select the checkbox for the appropriate location and then select Next.

11 Setup will select the installation file, SC100.inf. Select Next.

The required files are installed.

12 Select Finish and then close out of the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard.

13 In the Windows Device Manager, under Medium Changers, ensure that the appropriate device is

listed.

Follow the steps below to install the Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 drive driver:

1 Ensure that the library is powered on and is fully booted.

2 Connect the library to the host and then restart the host.

3 Start Device Manager.

4 In the Device Manager window, locate the appropriate device for your library drive type:

•AIT-2: SONY SDX-500C Sequential Device

• AIT-3: SONY SDX-700C Sequential Device

•LTO-1: IBM ULTRIUM-TD1 SCSI Sequential Device

•LTO-2: IBM ULTRIUM-TD2 SCSI Sequential Device

•LTO-3: IBM ULTRIUM-TD3 SCSI Sequential Device

• SDLT-220: Quantum SDLT1 SCSI Sequential Device

• SDLT-320: Quantum SDLT320 SCSI Sequential Device

• SDLT-600: Quantum SDLT600 SCSI Sequential Device

5 Right-click on the appropriate device and select Properties.

6 On the Driver tab, select Update Driver.

This will start the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard.

7 Click Next.

8 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device. Select Next.

9 In Optional search locations select the check box for the appropriate location and then select Next.

10 Setup will select the installation file, magtape.inf (LTO-1), dtpageW2k.inf / dtape2k3.inf .inf (LTO-2), or

qntmsdlt.inf (SDLT). Click Next.

The required files are installed.

11 Select Finish and then close out of the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard.

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12 In the Device Manager window, ensure that the appropriate device is listed under Tape Devices entry.

The listings differ, depending on your library type:

•AIT-2: SONY SDX-500C Sequential Device

• AIT-3: SONY SDX-700C Sequential Device

•LTO-1: IBM ULTRIUM-TD1 SCSI Sequential Device

•LTO-2: IBM ULTRIUM-TD2 SCSI Sequential Device

•LTO-3: IBM ULTRIUM-TD3 SCSI Sequential Device

• SDLT-220: Quantum SDLT1 SCSI Sequential Device

• SDLT-320: Quantum SDLT320 SCSI Sequential Device

• SDLT-600: Quantum SDLT600 SCSI Sequential Device

Installing Drivers for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Systems

When using Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0, you only need to install the tape drive device driver. There are no medium changer drivers necessary for Windows NT 4.0.

Note

Follow the steps below to install the Windows NT 4.0 driver:

1 Ensure the library is powered on and fully booted.

2 Connect the library to the host and then restart the host.

3 Obtain the appropriate drivers. You may need to consult your service representative.

4 In the Control Panel, double-click the Tape Devices icon.

Note

5 Select the Drivers tab and then select Add.

6 Select Have Disk.

7 Type x:\drivers \nt4, replacing x with the path to the drivers you obtained in Step 3.

8 Select the appropriate drive type:

• AIT-2: SONY AIT Tape Drive (NT 4.0)

• AIT-3: SONY AIT Tape Drive (NT 4.0)

•LTO-1: IBM Ultrium Tape Drives (OEM)

There are no tape drive device drivers available for LTO-2 libraries in an Windows NT 4.0 environment.

If the host server or workstation already has drivers installed, continue with the next step, otherwise, skip the next two steps.

• LTO-2: Not Supported

• SDLT-220: QUANTUM DLT/SuperDLT Driver for NT4 - Ver 2.0

• SDLT-320: QUANTUM DLT/SuperDLT Driver for NT4 - Ver 2.0

9 Select OK.

10 When the New SCSI Tape Device Found dialog box appears, click OK.

11 If prompted, type the path to the drivers once again and click Continue.

Required files will now be installed for the driver.

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12 If you have multiple drives of this type, click OK at each prompt to install the driver for each device.

13 When the driver has been installed for all devices, in the Tape Devices dialog box, select OK.

14 Restart the host server or workstation.

15 After restarting, in the control panel, double-click the Tape Devices icon and verify that the drivers were

properly loaded by locating them in the Windows Device Manager.

Verifying Communication with the Host

Read the following to learn how to verify communication between the library and the host. For more information on verifying the connection of SCSI devices, consult the operating system documentation.

• Verify the connection between the library and host system by making sure that the operating system of the host server recognizes the library. In Microsoft® Windows®, this is done as follows:

• In Windows NT®: Settings > Control Panel > SCSI Devices

• In Windows 2000: Settings > Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager > Tape

Drive or Medium Changers

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Using the Optional Features

Optional features are available to configure your library to meet your specific needs. The optional features available to you include:

• Rackmounting hardware (rackmount kit)

• Side panels (floor model kit)

• Casters (floor models only)

• Additional drives

• Secondary power supply

• Bulk load mailbox

• Additional storage columns

• Each column can hold up to three magazines.

• Storage Networking Controllers (SNC)

• Library Control Path libraries support SNC 5101 and SNC 6101. Drive Control Path libraries

support SNC 6101.

• For information on the available SNC components, refer to the applicable manual on the Scalar

100 product CD or at

www.adic.com.

•Partitioning

• AutoClean

Rackmounting Your Library

If you are rackmounting your library, use the rackmounting kit that is available from ADIC. The Scalar 100 requires 14U space in a standard 19 inch rack.

Before rackmounting your library, read the following guidelines:

• For continued safe operation, the recommended maximum internal ambient temperature of the rack should not exceed 40

• During installation of a rackmounted unit, do not block or otherwise restrict airflow to the power supply front or rear vents.

• To maintain rack stability, make certain mechanical loading of the rack results in a low center of gravity.

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°C.

• Before installing a unit into a rack, consider the overall loading of the branch circuit supplying power to the rack. Refer to

Specifications on page 111 for the library power requirements.

• Because this unit is intended to be attached to an earth ground, ensure that a reliable path to earth ground is maintained within the rack.

Tools required:

• Phillips screwdriver, 3/8 nut driver

• T20 Torx driver

1 Ensure space is available in the rack (14U space in a standard 19 inch rack). Measure and mark the

holes to simplify the installation process.

2 Install the rear rackmount hardware by attaching the sheet metal to the rear rack. Depending on the

type of rack, use either the cage nut or the clip nut.

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3 Install the front rackmount hardware by attaching the sheet metal to the front rack.

4 Secure the front hardware to the rear hardware by installing four screws on each side.

5 Complete the rackmount hardware installation by attaching the rear bracket to the rackmount hardware.

6 Remove the four rubber feet or casters from the bottom of the library by removing the securing screws.

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7 Remove the side covers. Looking at the rear of the library, unscrew the four Phillips screws that secure

each of the side covers (eight screws total). After removing the Phillips screws, open the front door and slide the covers off the library.

8 Remove all drives and the DC power supplies from the library to reduce its weight. Each of these items

can be easily removed by loosening the captive thumbscrews and sliding the item out of the chassis.

WARNING

100 WEIGHS IN EXCESS OF 150 LBS (65 KGS) AND REQUIRES TWO PERSONS TO PROPERLY LIFT AND POSITION IT IN A RACK.

9 Standing at the front of the rack, use the handles on both sides of the Scalar 100 to lift and position the

library onto the rackmount hardware.

10 Slide the library into the rack until it stops.

EVEN WITH THE ABOVE COMPONENTS REMOVED, THE SCALAR

Installing Side Panels

Your library can be setup as a floor model or a rackmount library. Read the following instructions to configure your library as a floor model unit, by installing side panels.

Tools required:

• Large flat blade screwdriver or 3/8 nut driver

• Phillips screwdriver

1 Verify that the Scalar 100 library is turned off using the main switch on the rear of the library. Turning

off power using only the front panel switch is not sufficient.

2 Fully open the front door of the library.

3 Install the side panel by capturing the vertical flange on the front of the library. The four holes on the

side panel should align with the four holes in the rear of the library.

Note

Both side panels are identical and can be installed on either side of the library.

4 Using a Phillips screwdriver, install the four thread-cutting screws contained in the Floor Model Kit.

5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to install the other side panel.

6 Close the front door of the library.

7 If you are installing casters on this library, refer to Installing Casters on page 27. Otherwise, move the

library to its permanent location.

If the Scalar 100 is installed on a raised floor with forced air below, ensure that a floor cutout is beneath the library.

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Installing Casters

Casters are an optional feature that are for use only with floor model library configurations.

Tools required:

• Large flat blade screwdriver or 3/8 nut driver

• Phillips screwdriver

1 Place the Scalar 100 on its side for this procedure. Use the sling shipped with the library to tip the library

onto its side.

2 Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four rubber feet from the bottom of the library.

3 Install the two fixed casters to the back of the library with four bolts.

4 Install the two swivel casters on the front of the library with four bolts. Lock the two front casters in place.

Installing/Removing Drives

Drives modules need to be installed sequentially in the library and within the same partition. An empty drive slot can not be located between two drive modules. If one of the middle drive modules is removed. The other drives must be moved to fill the empty slot.

Follow the procedures below to install or remove a drive.

Installing a Drive

When installing drives into your library, note that drive types cannot be mixed within the library. LVD and HVD cannot be mixed within the same partition.

Note

If you have difficulties installing or replacing a drive, try resetting the drive and/ or rebooting the library and host. Also, ensure that the new drive uses a unique SCSI ID or Loop ID as appropriate.

Tools required:

•None

1 From the rear of the library, find the lowest available drive slot. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the filler

plate and remove the filler plate. Store the filler plate in a safe location for future use.

Note that AIT tape drives cannot be installed in the bottom-most or top-most drive slot.

2 Slide the drive module into position and tighten the two captive thumbscrews.

Note

If you have more than two drives, when cabling the library, split the drives between SCSI buses so that there are no more than two drives per SCSI bus. Refer to

Cabling Library Control Path Libraries on page 15 for more

information.

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Removing a Drive

Tools required:

•None

1 Take the tape drive offline (in the host software).

2 If your library is an LTO-1 HVD, prepare the library using the operator panel: Main Menu > More >

Service > Drives > Repair > Remove.

3 Loosen the two captive thumbscrews from the drive and slide the drive out using its handle.

4 Unless you are immediately replacing the drive, install the filler plate (that you removed when you

installed the drive) to the drive slot.

Note

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If you do not already have one, contact ATAC to receive a filler plate.

Replacing a Drive

Note

1 Remove the existing drive. (Refer to Removing a Drive on page 28.)

2 Install the new drive. (Refer to Installing a Drive on page 27.)

3 If your library is an LTO-1 HVD, notify the library that a drive has been replaced using the operator

panel:

Main Menu > More > Service > Drives > Repair > Replace

Note

Note that the drive will remain off the bus until the library has set the SCSI ID or Loop ID of the drive.

Installing a Secondary Power Supply

Use the following instructions to install a secondary power supply.

Tools required:

• none

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1 On the rear of the library, find the secondary power supply slot. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the

cover plate and remove the cover plate.

WARNING

LIVE AC VOLTAGE IS PRESENT ON THE DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR AT THE REAR OF THE COMPARTMENT. EXERCISE EXTREME CARE WHEN WORKING IN OR NEAR THE DC POWER SUPPLY COMPARTMENT.

2 Slide the power supply into position until it mates with the power distribution PCBA and tighten the two

captive thumbscrews.

Note

Installing Bulk Load Mailbox

A Service Action Code (SAC) appears without taking the library offline. Refer to

Service Action Codes on page 97.

To install a bulk load mailbox you must first remove the standard mailbox.

Tools required:

• T20 Torx driver

• #2 Phillips screw driver

• #2 and 11/32 nut driver

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Removing the Standard Mailbox

Use Figure 10 to assist you in removing the standard mailbox.

Figure 10 Removing a Standard Mailbox

Cable Clamps

Display Assembly

Mailbox cable harness

Single Slot Mailbox

Connector to Display Assembly

11/32 Nuts (Left Side)

T20 Torx Screw

1 Turn off the Scalar 100 library. (Both the front and the rear power switches.)

2 Open the library front door. Remove the tape cartridge(s) from the standard mailbox.

3 Remove the three mailbox cable clamps. Two of the cable clamps are attached to the door with #2

Phillips screws and one is attached with a 11/32 nut. Disconnect the mailbox cable harness from the display assembly.

4 Remove the five 11/32 nuts that attach the mailbox assembly to the front door. There are two nuts on

the left side and three on the right side.

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5 Remove the 11/32 nut from the bottom of the plastic cover and loosen T20 torx screw under the mailbox

door.

6 Remove the standard mailbox assembly.

7 Remove the plastic cover by lifting it up and sliding it through the front door.

Installing the Bulk Load Mailbox

Use Figure 11 when installing the bulk load mailbox.

Figure 11 Installing a Bulk Load Mailbox

Cable Clamps

Display Assembly

Magazine

Mailbox cable harness

Connector to Display Assembly

11/32 Nuts

Multiple-Slot Mailbox Assembly

(Left Side)

1 Attach the bulk load mailbox to the door using eight 11/32 nuts.

2 Attach the cable clamps using 2 Phillips screws and one 11/32 nuts. Connect cable to the display

assembly.

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3 Insert magazines and any tape cartridges in the mailbox.

Installing a Storage Column

Refer Figure 12 to when installing a storage column.

Figure 12 Installing the Storage Column

Top attachment for all storage columns

Top Bolt (7/16)

Tools required:

Magazine

Bottom attachment for storage column 4

Bottom Screws

Bottom attachment for storage column 5

Access Holes

Bottom Bolt (7/16)

• 11mm or 7/16 nut driver

• T20 Torx driver

• flashlight

1 Turn off the library by turning off both the front (first) and then the rear power switches.

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2 Open the library front door. If necessary, move the picker assembly up the Y-axis to allow room. Slide

the storage column in place.

3 Perform one of the following two steps depending on the column you are installing:

• If you are installing column 4, use the T20 Torx wrench to tighten the two bottom hex screws

that attach the storage column to the bottom chassis.

• If you are installing column 5, use the 7/16 nut driver to tighten the bolt that attach the storage

column to the bracket.

4 Install the top bolt using the 7/16 nut driver.

5 Place the magazines in the storage column.

Partitioning Your Library

In Drive Control Path libraries, you can divide the drives and storage slots into up to three partitions. Partitioning the library allows the server to run different applications in each partition and mixing LTO drives within your library. You can install different generations of LTO drives in your library; however, the drive types cannot be mixed within the same partition. Partitions cannot share drives or storage slots. An exception to the sharing restrictions are cleaning tapes, which can be shared among all partitions.

Note

Path: Main Menu > More > Setup > Library > Partitions

1 From the main menu, select More and then select Setup and then select Library. Select Partition.

2 The number of partitions appears on the panel.

3 To change the quantity of partitions, press Next until the quantity of partitions that you want displays.

Press OK.

4 Reboot the library to activate the changes.

You can enable the partitioning feature after drives are installed and the control path feature is enabled.

Control Path

Control paths are logical paths into the library through which a server sends SCSI command to control the actions of the partition. Additional control paths reduce the likelihood of a the entire library to fail if one partition should go down.

Configuring AutoCleaning

In most configurations, drive cleaning is controlled through the host; however, if desired, the library has an AutoClean feature that enables the library to control drive cleaning. (Host controlled drive cleaning is the default condition.)

Drive cleaning requires cleaning cartridges to be imported into the library. (Note that cleaning cartridges are imported differently than regular tape cartridges.) A total of three cleaning cartridges can be imported. These cartridges are stored in fixed slots located at the top of columns 2, 4, and 5. These slots are not counted as part of the slot capacity of the library, are not included in the report of storage elements, and are not addressable to SCSI hosts.

Note

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A DLT cleaning tape cannot be used in an SDLT drive.

Working with AutoClean

AutoClean allows the library to clean a drive without instruction from a host.

Note

If the mailbox is configured as storage, the AutoClean function cannot be enabled.

As AutoClean does not require host intervention, it should only be enabled if the host application does not or is not configured to control drive cleaning. The cleaning operation is transparent to the host application and will only occur when a drive requests to be cleaned. The host application will get a delayed response until the cleaning operation is complete.

AutoClean requires at least one cleaning cartridge and a communication interface to the drive with the ability of the drive to indicate that cleaning is needed. If AutoClean is enabled, the cleaning slots will be inventoried by touch.

Enabling/Disabling AutoClean

Use AutoClean to enable or disable the AutoClean feature. (Disabling AutoClean will stop all cleaning inquiries to the drive.) Be sure to import cleaning cartridges into your library before enabling AutoClean.

Path: Main Menu > More > Setup > Library > AutoClean

1 From the main menu, select More. Select Setup and then select Library. Select AutoClean.

2 Select Enable or Disable to check or clear the box.

A checked box indicates AutoClean is enabled.

3 Select OK.

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Using the Operator Panel

You can initiate all library functions through the operator panel. In addition, the operator panel provides access to library status information.

Understanding the Operator Panel

As shown in Figure 13 on page 38, the operator panel is divided into five areas:

• Mailbox indicator area

• Information area

• Drive status area

• Message area

• Button area

Note

In the following graphic, shaded areas are for reference only. Your screen may differ depending on the configuration and type of media installed in your library. For example, the operator panel below displays an LTO library with a bulk load mailbox.

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Figure 13 Operator Panel Areas

Getting General Library Information

The information area provides general library information:

• Library name

• Media type (Although the media type appears, the drive type is not. For example, DLT appears for SDLT-320 libraries.)

• ONLINE/OFFLINE status

• Status or attention messages

• Current day of the week, date (month/day/year), and time

Getting Drive Status Information

The drive status area provides constant drive status. Table 2 on page 39 provides an illustration and description of the icons associated with the drive status area.

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Table 2 Drive Status Area Indicators

Indicator Description

Represents AIT drive modules.

Represents DLT, LTO, and SDLT drive modules.

Power On

Cleaning Required

Error Codes

Tape Activity

Write Protect

Compression On

Drive Present If a tape drive is present (in the drive module), the drive area is

outlined.

Power On If the tape drive is turned on, the Power On indicator appears.

Cleaning Required If the tape drive cleaning is required, the Cleaning Required indicator

appears.

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Table 2 Drive Status Area Indicators

Indicator Description

Error Code (LTO drives only)

If a drive error condition exists, an error code appears. All errors are preceded by the character “!” followed by the drive error code. “!...” indicates drive failures detected by the library and the drive is not capable of reporting the error.

!0 No Error. This code appears when power is cycled

on the drive or when diagnostics have finished running and no error occurred.

!1 A cooling problem has occurred.

!2 A power problem has occurred.

!3 A firmware problem has occurred. The drive

determined that a firmware error occurred.

!4* A firmware or drive problem has occurred.

!5* A drive problem has occurred. The drive determined

that a drive hardware failure occurred. To prevent damage to the drive, the drive may not allow you to insert a cartridge until the drive is powered off, then on.

!6* A drive problem has occurred. The drive determined

that an error occurred, but could not isolate the error to faulty hardware or data cartridge.

!7* A media error has occurred. The drive determined

that an error occurred because of a faulty tape cartridge.

!8* A drive SCSI bus error has occurred. The drive

determined that a failure occurred in the drive hardware or in the SCSI bus.

!9 A drive or RS-422 error has occurred. The drive

determined that a failure occurred in the drive hardware or in the RS-422 connection.

!C Drive cleaning is required.

Compression On If the tape drive is compressing data on tape, the Compression On

indicator appears.

Write Protect If the tape is write protected, the Write Protect indicator appears.

Tape Activity A tape drive is loading a cartridge.

A tape drive has a cartridge loaded.

A tape drive is rewinding a cartridge.

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Table 2 Drive Status Area Indicators

Indicator Description

A tape drive is unloading a cartridge.

A tape drive has unloaded a cartridge.

A tape drive is reading data from a cartridge.

A tape drive is writing data to a cartridge.

A tape drive is erasing data from a cartridge.

A tape drive is locating data on a cartridge.

*Please call ATAC for assistance in interpreting these errors as they may be caused by erroneous signals from the drive.

Working with Buttons

The button area is a dynamic area of the operator panel. Depending on the menu, the buttons available here will change. To make a selection, press the appropriate soft key below that button in the button area.

Getting Library Messages

The message area of the operator panel displays six lines of text, graphic representations, or a combination of both to show interactive dialog boxes, special messages, alerts, and library configurations.

If an error or operator intervention message occurs, refer to Troubleshooting and Help on page 97.

Getting Mailbox Status

The mailbox indicator area provides constant status on the library mailbox. The icons displayed in the mailbox indicator area and their meanings are described in

Table 3.

Table 3 Mailbox Indicator Area Icons

Media Type Indicator Description

All This indicator appears if the host has issued a

PREVENT/ALLOW MEDIUM REMOVAL SCSI command and locked the mailbox.

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Table 3 Mailbox Indicator Area Icons

Media Type Indicator Description

All This indicator appears if the mailbox is locked. The mailbox can be

locked by either of the following conditions.

• The host issues a PREVENT/ALLOW MEDIUM REMOVAL SCSI command and locks the mailbox

• The Scalar 100 is accessing a mailbox slot.

• The mailbox has been configured as all storage.

This indicator appears if the mailbox is unlocked.

All These indicators are displayed on screen for the six mailbox states.

• State 1: The mailbox door is closed. Any cartridge in the mailbox has been inventoried.

• State 2: The mailbox door is partially open. Any cartridge in the mailbox has previously been inventoried.

• State 3: The mailbox door is fully opened. Any cartridge in the mailbox has previously been inventoried. You can now insert a cartridge to be imported.

• State 4: The mailbox door is closed. A cartridge has been exported and has not been removed.

• State 5: The mailbox door is partially open. A cartridge has been exported and has not been removed.

• State 6: The mailbox door is fully open. A cartridge has been exported and has not been removed. While in this state, you can remove an exported cartridge.

AIT These indicators are displayed on screen for all types of front door

panel storage.

• Type 1: A mailbox indicator showing a cartridge indicated by the black slot. A total of 16 slots are available with 8 slots in each magazine.

• Type 2: A two slot mailbox indicator.

• Type 3: A continuous storage indicator. A total of 8 slots per magazine are available.

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Table 3 Mailbox Indicator Area Icons

Media Type Indicator Description

DLT/SDLT These indicators are displayed on screen for all types of front door

panel storage.

• Type 1: A mailbox indicator showing a cartridge indicated by the black slot. A total of 10 slots are available.

• Type 2: A single slot mailbox indicator.

• Type 3: A continuous storage indicator. A total of 10 slots are available.

LTO These indicators are displayed on screen for all types of front door

panel storage.

• Type 1: A mailbox indicator showing a cartridge indicated by the black slot. A total of 12 slots are available with six slots in each magazine.

• Type 2: A single slot mailbox indicator.

• Type 3: A continuous storage indicator. A total of 12 slots are available with six slots in each magazine.

Menu Guidelines

All menus and resulting options are grouped according to function. Some options are followed by special characters. The special characters include:

• A keyword leading to another menu is followed by a small black arrow. Example:

• A keyword leading to a dialog box is followed by three closely spaced dots.

• A keyword leading to an immediate action has no special character.

• Most fields on the menus, submenus, dialog boxes, and screens are read only. Those fields that are read/write are shown in white type over a black background. For example, during Export operations, cartridge selection is indicated as

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Using the Main Menu

The main menu is the first interactive menu displayed after you turn on the library. From this menu you can run all commands. Throughout this manual, all procedures begin from this menu.

Figure 14 Main Menu (initial screen)

Pressing More displays additional options. Back returns you to the initial screen.

Figure 15 Main Menu (more options)

The Menu Tree

The operator panel menu tree appears in Figure 16 on page 45.

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Figure 16 Operator Panel Menu Tree

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Using Commands that Require an Offline State

The options available from the Command and Service menu require that the library be Offline. If you attempt these commands while the library is Online, you are prompted to take the library into an Offline state. Alternatively, you can put the library into an Offline state before you begin, by following the procedure below.

You should also put your library into an Offline state before turning off the library.

1 From the main menu, select Online/Offline.

2 Select OK.

The information area displays the Offline status.

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Getting Information

When working with your library, you will often need information about your library such as how many slots are filled or what firmware levels are currently running. Most of this information is available though the Library and About menus.

Viewing Library Information

Most of the library information is obtained through the Library menu. From the Library menu, you can check overall library information, information on a specific slot, and information on a specific tape cartridge.

However, you can also get information through the About menu, such as the serial number and the firmware levels.

Getting Library Statistics

Use System to get statistical information about your library, such as how many slots are full and how many lifetime moves have occurred.

A complete list of the information available through this command appears in Table 4.

Table 4 Available Library Information

Field Value

Description

Storage slots Full: 0 to 72 The number of full slots.

Empty: 0 to72 The number of empty slots.

Mailbox slots Full: 0 to 12 The number of filled mailbox slots.

Empty: 0 to 12 The number of empty mailbox slots.

Drives Full: 0 to 6 The number of filled drive slots.

Empty: 0 to 6 The number of empty drive slots.

Moves 0 to x The current number of slot to slot moves over

the lifetime of the library.

IO accesses 0 to 65535 The lifetime number of mailbox door openings.

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Table 4 Available Library Information

Get retries 0 to 65535 The lifetime number of recovery retries on a

get command.

Put retries 0 to 65535 The lifetime number of recovery retries on a

put command.

a. The storage slot, mailbox slot, and drive maximum value may be different for your library, depending on your

configuration and your drive type.

Path: Main Menu > Status > Library > System

• From the main menu, select Status and then select Library. Select System.

The library information appears. Refer to Table 4 on page 47 for information on each of these fields.

Getting Firmware and Serial Number Information

Use About to display the library serial number and the application and boot firmware levels. This includes the library, picker, display, drive, and RMU.

Path: Main Menu > More > About > (Details)

1 From the main menu, select More. Select About.

The library serial number and library firmware level appears.

2 Select Details.

The library, picker, and display application and boot codes are displayed.

3 Continue selecting Details to scroll through the available information:

Note

All application and boot code entries should be of the same version and at the highest level.

• MainAppl — the library application code.

• PickAppl — the picker application code.

• DispAppl — the display application code.

• MainBoot— the library boot code.

• PickBoot — the picker boot code.

• DispBoot — the display boot code.

• Sled<x>Appl — the drive module application code, where X is the drive module number.

• Sled<x>Boot — the drive module boot code, where X is the drive module number.

• RMU Appl — the Remote Management Unit (RMU) application code.

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Getting Sensor Information

Use Sensors to view library sensor status. This option displays the real time status of the sensors in the library.

Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Library > Diags > Sensors

• From the main menu, select Service and then select Library. Select Diags and then Sensors.

The Sensors dialog box appears, with the following information:

Note

For information on using Lock/Unlock to lock or unlock the mailbox, refer to Locking/Unlocking the Mailbox

on page 73.

Field Value Description

PwrFan 0 The power supply fan is not running.

PwrFan 1 The power supply fan is running.

PwrSply 0 Additional power supply is not installed.

PwrSply 1 Additional power supply is installed.

DrvRmvd 0 Drive has not been removed.

DrvRmvd 1 Drive has been removed.

GrpThrm 0 Gripper thermometer is not installed.

GrpThrm 1 Gripper thermometer is installed.

GrpClsd 0 Gripper is open.

GrpClsd 1 Gripper is closed.

IE Lock 0 Mailbox is unlocked.

IE Lock 1 Mailbox is locked.

IE Open 0 Mailbox is closed.

IE Open 1 Mailbox is open.

IE Closed 0 Mailbox is open.

IE Closed 1 Mailbox is closed.

DoorOpn 0 Front door is closed.

DoorOpn 1 Front door is open.

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Getting Slot Information

Use Slot to get statistical characteristics of a slot. The information available through this command appears in

Table 5 on page 50.

Note

For more information on slot numbering, refer to Slot Numbering on page 9.

Path: Main Menu > Status > Library > Slot

Table 5 Available Slot Information

Field Value Description

Slot 1 to 5 Indicates the location of the tape cartridge

column.

A to C Indicates the location of the tape cartridge

magazine.

1 to 8 Indicates the location of the tape cartridge

row. The maximum value depends on your configuration.

Status Empty A tape cartridge is not present.

Full A tape cartridge is present.

Volser 0 to 9, A to Z Indicates the barcode number.

Source Column/Magazine/

Slot

Indicates the home position of the tape cartridge.

Valid Yes The slot can be used.

No The slot cannot be used.

Total Puts 0000000 to 9999999 Indicates the total number of put operations.

Put Retries 0000000 to 9999999 Indicates the number of put retry operations.

Get Retries 0000000 to 9999999 Indicates the number of get retry operations.

Reserved Yes Indicates the slot is reserved by a SCSI host.

No Indicates the slot is not reserved by a SCSI

host.

Reserve ID 00 to 72 Indicates the reserve ID.

Reserved by Indicates the ID of the reserving host.

X-POS GET 00000000 to

99999999

Indicates the rotary position the picker uses to retrieve a tape cartridge from the selected slot.

Y-POS GET 00000000 to

99999999

Indicates the vertical position the picker uses to retrieve a tape cartridge from the selected slot.

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Table 5 Available Slot Information

Field Value Description

Z-POS GET 00000000 to

99999999

Indicates the horizontal position the picker uses to retrieve a tape cartridge from the selected slot.

X-POS PUT 00000000 to

99999999

Y-POS PUT 00000000 to

99999999

Z-POS PUT 00000000 to

99999999

Indicates the rotary position the picker uses to insert a tape cartridge into the selected slot.

Indicates the vertical position the picker uses to insert a tape cartridge into the selected slot.

Indicates the horizontal position the picker uses to insert a tape cartridge into the selected slot.

1 From the main menu, select Status and then select Library. Select Slot.

The Slot dialog box appears.

2 With Select Column selected, press Change Column until the arrow points to the column that contains

the target slot. Press Next.

If you select the drive column, no slot or magazine parameters are available. The menu will revert from the drive parameter back to the change column parameter.

3 With Magazine selected, select Change Magazine until the arrow points to the target magazine. Press

Next.

4 With Slot selected, press Change Slot until the arrow points to the target slot.

The Select TARGET line displays the target slot. For example, the display below has slot 5C5 selected as the target.

5 When the correct slot is selected, select OK.

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The slot information appears.

6 Press Next to scroll through the available information.

Getting Tape Cartridge Information

Use Media to get information about the tape cartridges in the library. You can select the tape cartridge using the volser number and the current physical location of the tape cartridge. The information available through this command appears in

Table 6.

Note

For more information on slot numbering, refer to Slot Numbering on page 9.

Path: Main Menu > Status > Library > Media

Table 6 Available Media Information

Field Value Description

Volser 0 to 9, A to Z Indicates the barcode number.

(To include in this list the barcode number of tape cartridges currently in tape drives, refer to

Reading Barcodes of Media in Tape Drives

on page 70.)

Column 1 to 5 Indicates the location of the tape cartridge

column.

Section A to C Indicates the location of the tape cartridge

magazine.

Row 1 to 6 Indicates the location of the tape cartridge

slot.

Cell 0 to 105 Indicates the location of the tape cartridge

cell. Starting from the top location in the mailbox, counting down continuously to each section.

1 From the main menu, select Status and then select Library. Select Media.

The Media dialog box displays. The dialog box displays the media cartridges currently in the library by their barcode and current location (column/magazine/row).

2 Press Select and then use the Up and Down buttons to select the media cartridge.

3 Press Select.

The selected media cartridge’s information appears.

Viewing Drive Information

Use Drives to get information about a drive. The information available through this command appears in

Table 7 on page 53.

Path: Main Menu > Status > Drives

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Table 7 Available Drive Information

Field Value Description

Drive 01 to 08 The number of the drive currently selected.

Type AIT, AIT-3, LTO, IBM

The type of drive currently selected. LTO-2, LTO-3, DLT, DLT 8000, SDLT, SDLT320, SDLT600

Ser Num A to Z, 0 to 9 The serial number of the drive currently

selected.

Version A to Z, 0 to 9 The current level of firmware installed on the

drive displayed.

SCSI ID 00 to 15 The SCSI ID of the currently selected drive.

1 From the main menu, select Status and then select Drives.

The Drive information appears.

2 To view a different drive, select Change Drive.

The new target drive’s information is automatically displayed.

Getting Logs

Logs provides access to the available logs, which include the command, error, and drive logs. You can view the logs on the operator panel or print the logs by sending them to a serial port.

These logs are also available through the Remote Management Unit (RMU).

Printing Logs (HyperTerminal)

When working with logs, you have the option to send the log to a serial port. This option is usually indicated as Print in the operator panel. To send a log, you must have HyperTerminal running when you select Print.

Note

These logs are also available as diagnostic files through the RMU. If the RMU is used, you do not need a serial connection.

1 Connect straight through the serial cable from the host to the serial port located on the library controller.

(A null modem cable will not work in this procedure.)

2 Start HyperTerminal and configure it with the following parameters:

• Bits per second: 38400

• Data bits: 8

• Parity: None

• Stop bits: 1

• Flow control: None

•Emulation: ANSI

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Note

Getting the Command Logs

Refer to the HyperTerminal documentation for information on how to configure and run HyperTerminal.

The command log is a history of all library operations. A maximum of 50 library operations are stored. You can print the log by sending it to the serial port.

Path: Main Menu > Status > Logs > Command Log

1 From the main menu, select Status and then select Logs. Select Command Log.

The most recent command displays first. Note that the explanation may be useful only when you contact ATAC.

2 Use Next or Previous to scroll through the stored commands.

3 If you want to send the entire log to a serial port, start HyperTerminal (refer to Printing Logs

(HyperTerminal) on page 53). Select Print and then select OK.

Getting Error Logs

The error log is a history of error conditions that have occurred. A maximum of 213 errors are kept in the log. You can print the log by sending it to the serial port.

Path: Main Menu > Status > Logs > Error Log

1 From the main menu, select Status and then select Logs. Select Error Log.

The most recent error displays first. The following information is provided:

• Date (Month/Day/Year) — The date of the error.

• Time (Hrs:Mins:Secs) — The time of the error.

• Type (text) — Useful only to ATAC.

• Error (Hexadecimal number) — Useful only to ATAC.

• Modifier (Hexidecimal number) — Useful only to ATAC.

• Board (any PCBA) — The PCBA associated with the error.

2 Use Next or Previous to scroll through the errors.

3 If you want to send the entire log to a serial port, start HyperTerminal (refer to Printing Logs

(HyperTerminal) on page 53). Select Print and then select OK.

Getting Drive Logs

The drive log is a history of drive error conditions that have occurred. You can print the log by sending it to the serial port.

Path: Main Menu > Status > Logs > Drive Log

1 From the main menu, select Status and then select Logs. Select Drive Log.

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2 Using Change Drive, select the drive whose log you want to view.

3 Select OK.

The drive log contains:

• Num (0 to 9) — Error ID

• Error (0 to 9) — Error Type

• FSCI (0000 to 9999) — Fault symptom code 1

• FSC2 (0000 to 9999) — Fault symptom code 2

4 Use Next and Previous to scroll through the drive errors.

5 If you want to clear the log, or copy the log to a tape cartridge in the library, select Options.

• To clear the log, select Clear Log. Select OK.

• To send the log to a tape cartridge, do the following:

a. Select Force Dump.

b. Select Copy Dump.

c. Put a scratch cartridge in slot 1A1.

d. After the TEACH and INVENTORY, select OK.

e. The tape is placed into a drive, and the log is copied to the tape cartridge. When done, the tape

is placed back into slot 1A1. Select OK.

Clear Log

This option is used to erase the current drive error log.

Path: Main Menu > Status > Logs > Drive Logs > Clear Log

1 From the main menu, select Status and then select Logs and then select Drive Logs. Select Clear

Log.

2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

a. Press the button beneath the OK softkey to clear the current drive error log. The Clear Drive

Error Log Response Dialog appears.

b. Press the button beneath the Cancel softkey to cancel the action.

3 Press the button beneath the OK softkey.

Force Dump

This option is used to dump a drive error log to a hyperterminal.

Path: Main Menu > Status > Logs > Drive Log > Options > Force Dump

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1 From the main menu, select Status and then select Logs and then select Drive Log. Select Force

Dump.

2 Press the button beneath the desired softkey.

a. Press the button beneath the OK softkey to transfer the drive error log to a hyperterminal.

b. Press the button beneath the Cancel softkey to cancel the action.

3 Press the button beneath the OK softkey

Copy Dump

The Copy Dump option is used to copy the drive error log onto a tape cartridge. The Copy Dump option can be accessed whether the mailbox is configured as storage or as a mailbox slot.

Path: Main Menu > Status > Logs > Drive Log > Copy Dump

1 From the main menu, select Status and then select Logs and then select Drive Log. Select Copy

Dump.

2 Perform one of the following steps:

• When there is a scratch (blank) tape cartridge in the mailbox, press the softkey under OK when the Overwrite Dialog appears.

• When the mailbox is empty, open the mailbox. Place a scratch (blank) tape cartridge in it. Close the mailbox. After you confirm that the tape in the mailbox should be overwritten, the copy dump begins.

• When the mailbox is configured as storage, press Cancel when the Scratch Tape Dialog appears. Open the main door, and place a scratch tape cartridge in slot [1 A 1], which is the top slot in the mailbox. Close the main door.

• After the door is closed, the library executes the TEACH and INVENTORY procedures. When

the TEACH and INVENTORY procedures are finished, restart the copy dump from the Options submenu.

Note

3 Press the button beneath the OK softkey.

Note

The Command In Progress Dialog appears.

The Operator Panel indicates the library is currently loading a cartridge and the picker takes the cartridge from the mailbox and places it into a drive.

The Operator Panel then indicates the diagnostic is now in progress and the drive copies the drive log dump to the tape.

When the dump has been completely copied to the tape, the Operator Panel indicates the library is currently unloading a cartridge. The picker removes the tape from the drive and places it back into the first slot of the mailbox.

After the operation has been completed the Command Complete Dialog appears.

4 Press the button beneath the OK softkey.

Wait at least five seconds before closing the mailbox door.

An error message appears if a higher generation scratch tape is used in a lower generation drive.

Preserve Dump Dialog

Path: Main Menu > Status > Logs > Drive Log > More > Preserve Dump

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1 From the main menu, select Status and then select Logs and then select Drive Log. Select More and

then select Copy Dump.

2 The library sends a command to cause the drive to copy a drive dump to non-volatile memory on the

drive. A service technician can extract the information for analysis.

3 A message is posted to show that the drive dump is being saved.

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Running your Library

For everyday tasks, the Command menu is the most frequently used menu. Most actions associated with this menu are related to physical movement in the library. For example, importing tape cartridges or moving a tape cartridge to a specific slot are considered everyday tasks. These commands all require the library to be in an Offline state.

Turning on the Library

Use the following steps to turn on the library.

1 If you have not unlocked the front door and cleared the area of packaging materials, do so now. (Refer

Unpacking your Library on page 14).

2 Turn on the rear power switch and then turn on the front power switch. The library firmware will

automatically begin the teach and inventory processes.

3 Turn on your host computer and verify SCSI communication. (Refer to Verifying Communication with

the Host on page 22.)

4 Once the inventory and teach process is complete, we recommend you run demo for at least five cycles.

To do this, place the library in an Offline state, and then chose Main Menu > Service > Library > Exercise > Demo.

Turning off the Library

The library can be shut down normally or by the emergency shutdown method. Except in emergencies, stop the library with the normal shutdown procedure before switching off the rear power switch. ADIC is not responsible for damage caused by improper use of the rear power switch. All risk lies entirely with the user.

In emergency situations, immediately switch off the rear power

CAUTION

switch. This removes all power from the library.

1 If the library is in an ONLINE state, from the main menu, select Online/Offline.

2 Press OK. Visually confirm that the library has changed to the OFFLINE state.

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3 Turn off the front power switch.

4 Turn off the rear power switch.

Moving Tape Cartridges

Use Move Media to move tape cartridges between slots. This is useful for instances where you want to group a series of cartridges in the library.

CAUTION

an LTO Gen 1 drive.

Path: Main Menu > Command > Move > Move Media

1 From the main menu, select Command and then select Move. Select Move Media.

2 With Select Column selected, press Change Column until the arrow points to the source column.

Press Next.

3 With Magazine selected, select Change Magazine until the arrow points to the source magazine. Press

Next.

4 With Slot selected, press Change Slot until the arrow points to the source slot.

An error message appears if an unlabeled LTO Gen 2 tape is moved to

The Select SOURCE line displays the source slot. For example, the display below has slot 1C3 selected as the source slot.

5 When the correct slot is selected, select OK.

6 Select the target slot by repeating the same process.

7 Press OK.

The tape cartridge is moved.

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Moving the Picker

When working with your library, you may want to move the picker to specific location in the library so that you can have an unobstructed view of an area or so that you can gain access to a particular spot in the library. To move the picker to a specific location, use Move Picker.

Path: Main Menu > Command > Move > Position Picker

1 From the main menu, select Command and then select Move. Select Position Picker.

2 With Select Column selected, press Change Column until the arrow points to the target column. Press

Next.

3 With Magazine selected, select Change Magazine until the arrow points to the target magazine. Press

Next.

4 With Slot Parameter active, press Change Slot until the arrow points to the target slot.

The Select TARGET line displays the target location. For example, the display below has slot 1C3 selected as the target.

5 When the correct location is selected, select OK.

The picker is moved to the specified location.

Taking Inventory

Periodically, you may need to take inventory of the tape cartridges in the library outside of the initial TEACH and INVENTORY that occurs at startup or when the door or mailbox are opened. For example, if there is a discrepancy between the number and location of tape cartridges in the library, you may want to take inventory to re-establish these values. Scan Barcode allows you to take inventory of the entire library or a specific set of tape cartridges.

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Path: Main Menu > Command > Move > Scan Barcode

1 From the main menu, select Command and then select Move. Select Scan Barcode.

2 With Select Column selected, press Change Column until the arrow points to the start column. Press

Next.

3 With Magazine selected, select Change Magazine until the arrow points to the start magazine. Press

Next.

4 With Slot selected, press Change Slot until the arrow points to the start slot.

The Select START line displays the start location. For example, the display below has slot 1C1 selected as the start location.

5 When the start location is specified, select OK.

6 Enter the number of slots to scan, using Up and Down. Press Next.

7 Specify whether to display the scan results using Yes/No.

8 Press OK.

Adding/Removing Tape Cartridges

You can add or remove tape cartridges from your library through the mailbox or by manually performing the task. Adding and removing through the mailbox is the preferred method as it does not interrupt library operations.

Do not use these procedures to insert or remove cleaning cartridges

CAUTION

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into the library. Refer to

Working with Cleaning Cartridges on page 64.

Importing Tape Cartridges

Use Import to add tape cartridges to your library through the mailbox. Import moves all tape cartridges currently in the mailbox to the first available slots in the library. Using Import to insert tape cartridges does not disrupt library operations.

To use this procedure, the mailbox must be unlocked. For more information, refer to Locking/Unlocking the

Mailbox on page 73. In addition, before beginning, ensure the tape cartridges have barcode labels and are

not write-protected.

CAUTION

could move a tape cartridge into an incorrect partition. After importing, notice where the tape cartridge is placed, and if necessary, move the tape cartridge to a new location using Move Media.

If the cartridge you are importing does not have a barcode label, you

If the library is partitioned (through the host software), this command

CAUTION

must turn on Touch-on-Init. Refer to

Configuring Additional Library

Options on page 69.

Path: Main Menu > Command > Mailbox > Import

1 From the main menu, select Command and then select Mailbox. Select Import.

The picker moves all cartridges in the mailbox to the first available empty slots. Refer to Slot Numbering on page 9.

2 When complete, select OK.

3 If you want to move the imported tape cartridges to a new location, use Move Media.

Manually Inserting Tape Cartridges

If you need to add a large number of tape cartridges to the library, you probably will want to manually insert them. If you only have a small number of tape cartridges to add, use the Import command as it does not interfere with library operations. To do this procedure, the front door must be unlocked or you must have the key. In addition, before starting, ensure the tape cartridges have barcode labels and are not write-protected.

CAUTION

where you are placing tape cartridges.

1 Place the library in an Offline state.

Refer to Using Commands that Require an Offline State on page 46.

2 If the library door is locked, unlock the door. Open the door, and put the tape cartridges into the slots.

3 Close the door. (Lock it if necessary.)

The library executes the TEACH and INVENTORY procedures.

If your library is partitioned (through the host software), be aware of

Exporting a Tape Cartridge

Use Export to remove tape cartridges from your library through the mailbox. Export takes a specific tape cartridge and places it in the mailbox so that you can remove it from your library. To use this procedure, the mailbox cannot be configured as storage.

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Path: Main Menu > Command > Mailbox > Export

1 From the main menu, select Command and then select Mailbox. Select Export.

2 Select OK.

The panel shows a list of tape cartridges in the library.

3 Press Select to begin choosing the tape cartridge(s) you want to export.

4 Use Next, Select, and Pages to choose the tape cartridge(s) you want to export.

Highlighted cartridges will be exported. You can only export as many tape cartridges as your mailbox holds.

5 When complete, press OK.

Manually Removing Tape Cartridges

If you need to remove a large number of tape cartridges, you probably will want to manually remove them. If you only have a small number of tape cartridges to remove, use the Export command as it does not interfere with library operations. To do this procedure, the front door must be unlocked or you must have the key.

1 Place the library in an Offline state.

Refer to Using Commands that Require an Offline State on page 46.

2 If the library door is locked, unlock the door. Open the door, and remove the tape cartridges.

3 Close the door. (Lock it if necessary.)

The library executes the TEACH and INVENTORY procedures.

Working with Cleaning Cartridges

The AutoClean menu allows you to import and export cleaning cartridges. It also provides you access to cleaning cartridge information.

For information about how cleaning drives, refer to Configuring AutoCleaning on page 34.

Viewing Cleaning Cartridge Status

Use AutoClean to get information about the cleaning cartridges in your library, including how many cleaning cartridges are in the library, the number of times a cleaning cartridge has been used, the number of times a cleaning cartridge can be used, and whether AutoClean is active or inactive.

Path: Main Menu > Command > Mailbox > AutoClean

1 From the main menu, select Command and then select Mailbox. Select AutoClean.

The AutoClean dialog box displays with the following information:

• If the slot is darkened, it means the indicated cleaning slot is full.

• UseCnt (00 to 99 or EXP)—indicates the number of times the cleaning cartridge has been used. EXP means the cleaning cartridge is expired.

• MaxCnt (50 or EXP)—Indicates the number of time the cleaning cartridge can be used. EXP means the cleaning cartridge is expired.

• Status (Active)—Indicates the AutoClean feature is currently active.

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Importing Cleaning Cartridges

Use this command to import cleaning cartridges. You can only import a cleaning cartridge if one of the fixed cleaning cartridge slots is available. If no slots are available, export an existing cleaning cartridge first. This command is only available if you have AutoClean configured.

A total of three cleaning cartridges can be imported. They are stored in fixed slots located at the top of columns 2, 4, and 5.

Path: Main Menu > Command > Mailbox > AutoClean > Import

1 From the main menu, select Command and then select Mailbox. Select AutoClean.

2 Select Import.

3 Open the mailbox and put a cleaning cartridge into the top slot of the mailbox.

Note

Only the top slot of the mailbox can be used to import cleaning cartridges.

4 Close the mailbox.

The library executes the TEACH and INVENTORY commands.

5 Select OK.

The Set Use and Max Count dialog box appears.

6 In the Use-Count field, use Up and Next to enter how many times the cleaning cartridge has been used.

Max-Count is a read-only field.

7 Select OK.

8 When the command is complete, press OK.

Exporting Cleaning Cartridges

Use this command to export cleaning cartridges. You can only export a cleaning cartridge if a mailbox slot is available.

Path: Main Menu > Command > Mailbox > AutoClean > Export

1 From the main menu, select Command and then select Mailbox. Select AutoClean.

2 Select Export.

3 Use Up and Down to select the desired cleaning cartridge.

4 Press Select.

5 When the command is complete, press OK.

Working with Drives

You can unload a drive, reset a drive, or update the drive firmware. Unloading a drive is addressed here. Refer to

Maintaining your Library on page 75 for information on resetting drives and updating drive firmware.

For information on cleaning drives, refer to Configuring AutoCleaning on page 34.

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Unloading a Drive

Use this feature to unload a tape cartridge from a specific drive or all drives. The tape cartridge will be placed in its original slot.

Path: Main Menu > Command > Drives > Unload

1 From the main menu, select Command and then select Drives. Select Unload.

2 Select Change Drive to specify the drive to be unloaded, or use ALL to unload all the drives.

3 Select OK.

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Configuring your Library

You can configure your library in many different ways. Configuring includes setting the library SCSI ID, setting the number of retries your library will attempt, and setting whether your mailbox is to be used for import/export functions or for storage. These operations are those that personalize the library to your environment.

Using AIT WORM Technology

Scalar 100 libraries with AIT-3 drives support the Sony® AIT™ WORM (write-once-read-many) technology. WORM technology provides extra data security by prohibiting accidental data erasure. Once written to, WORM recorded information cannot be erased or rewritten (but information can be appended to the end of existing data on a tape cartridge).

To use the WORM recording functionality, the installed library firmware and AIT-3 drive firmware must support this feature. Refer to the compatibility matrix in the library release notes to see which firmware releases should be installed.

When the correct firmware is installed, your library will automatically support WORM whenever you use AIT WORM tape cartridges. (AIT WORM cartridges have a visible “WORM” logo on them). When a standard AIT tape cartridge, a non-WORM tape cartridge, is loaded into a WORM enabled drive, the drive writes in the standard format, meaning the data on the tape can be rewritten and reformatted.

For specific information about the supported WORM tape cartridges, refer to Specifications on page 111.

Configuring General Characteristics

The general characteristics of the library are configured using Partitions and Config. The following sections describe how to use these commands.

Configuring Library Characteristics

Use Partition to configure the general characteristics of your library. This includes the following items:

• Setting the SCSI ID or Loop ID of the library — Remember that it is important that each ID be unique from other SCSI devices on the SCSI bus.

• Setting the number of retries — This the number of times the library will attempt to put or get a media cartridge before it gives an error.

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• Enabling or disabling parity — This value defaults to enabled and must match the configuration of the host bus adapter.

• Emulating a different library — You can configure your library to emulate other ADIC products. This is useful if your host software recognizes other ADIC products, but not the Scalar 100 (this may happen if, for example, you do not have the correct drivers installed). This feature allows the Scalar 100 to appear like a different library so that the host knows how to communicate with it.

Note

Path: Main Menu > More > Setup > Library > Partition

1 From the main menu, select More. Select Setup and then select Library. Select Partition.

The current and new values display.

2 Use Up, Down, Next, and Yes/No to enter values in the following fields:

• Loop/SCSI ID — Sets the Loop or SCSI ID of the library. Available Loop/SCSI IDs are 0 to 7.

• Retries — Sets the number of retries. Possible values are 0 to 255.

• Parity — Enables or disables parity. Possible values are Yes and No.

• Library sign-on — Changes the library sign-on. Possible values are Scalar 100, Scalar DLT 448,

Scalar 1000, and EXB-480.

3 When finished, with Parity or Library sign-on selected, select OK.

Many other library characteristics are set using Config. Refer to Configuring

General Characteristics on page 67 for more information.

4 The new values will not take effect until you reboot the library. If you want to reboot now, select OK. If

you want to wait, select Cancel.

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Configuring Additional Library Options

Use Config to configure additional library characteristics. These characteristics include:

• Choosing whether the operator panel LCD has a backlight.

• Choosing whether or not to enable key strokes sounds when pressing library buttons.

• Setting whether the library scans all barcodes when the library is booted up. Note that the library must either scan or touch all media cartridges when booted.

• Setting whether the library touches all media cartridges when booted. Note that the library must either scan or touch all media cartridges when booted.

• Setting the mailbox for import/export commands or as additional storage.

Path: Main Menu > More > Setup > Utils > Config

1 From the main menu, select More. Select Setup and then select Utils. Select Config.

The Config dialog box displays.

2 Using Yes/No, Next, and Change, set the following fields:

• Backlight on — Sets the backlight on or off. Possible values are Yes or No.

• Audio on — Determines whether key stroke sounds are made when a button is pressed. Possible values are Yes and No.

• Scan on Init — Indicates whether the library will scan all tape cartridge barcodes when the library is booted up. Note that either Scan on Init or Touch on Init must be enabled. Possible values are Yes or No.

• Touch on Init — Indicates whether the library picker will touch all tape cartridges when the library is booted up. Note that either Scan on Init or Touch on Init must be enabled. Possible values are Yes or No.

• Mailbox — Determines whether the mailbox will be used to import and export tape cartridges or if the mailbox will be used as storage slots.

• Imprt/Exprt — Indicates the mailbox is for importing or exporting tape cartridges.

• Storage — Indicates the mailbox is for storage.

3 Select OK.

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Reading Barcodes of Media in Tape Drives

Use Scan Media to configure your library so that whenever it takes inventory, the barcode number of all media currently in tape drives is read and stored.

With this command selected, when inventory is taken during power up or when the door is opened, the picker moves any tape cartridges that are in a drive to the first available storage slot and then reads the barcode. If configured to do so, the picker then moves the tape cartridge back to the drive from which it was taken.

Path: Main Menu > More > Setup > Library > More > Scan Media

1 From the main menu, select More and then select Setup. Select Library and then Scan Media.

2 In the first field, indicate using Yes/No whether or not to scan the barcodes of tape cartridges in drives.

3 In the second field, use Yes/No to indicate whether or not to place the tape cartridges back into the

drives after their barcodes have been scanned.

Configuring Barcode Length

Use Media to configure the barcode length (volser) your library reads. The library can read an extended barcode label, 5 to 13 characters. However, you can configure your library to read six character barcode labels.

For more information on barcode labels, refer to Barcode Label Requirements on page 86.

Path: Main Menu > More > Setup > Library > Media

1 From the main menu, select More. Select Setup and then select Library. Select Media.

2 Use Change to select one of the following:

• DEFAULT — The library reads 6 character barcode labels.

• EXTENDED — The library reads 5 to 13 character barcode labels.

3 Select OK.

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Setting Drive SCSI IDs

Use Drive to set drive SCSI IDs. The drive SCSI IDs must be different from other SCSI devices on the SCSI bus. Available SCSI IDs are 0 to 15.

Path: Main Menu > More > Setup > Drive > SCSI

1 From the main menu, select More. Select Setup and then select Drive. Select SCSI.

2 Use Change Drive to select the drive whose SCSI ID you want to set.

3 Select Next.

4 Use Up and Down to pick the new SCSI ID for that drive.

The CURRENT column displays the current SCSI ID. The NEW column displays the new SCSI ID.

5 Select Next.

6 After the dialog box refreshes, the Drives with this ID shows how many other drives use the selected

SCSI ID. If it displays NONE, select OK. Otherwise, change the drive SCSI ID so that it is unique.

The library resets the SCSI IDs of the affected drives.

7 When complete, select OK.

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Setting Drive Loop IDs

Use Drive to set drive Loop IDs. Available Loop IDs are 0 to 15.

Path: Main Menu > More > Setup > Drive > FC

1 From the main menu, select More. Select Setup and then select Drive. Select FC.

2 Use Change Drive to select the drive whose Loop ID you want to set.

3 Select Next twice.

4 Use Up and Down to pick the new Loop ID for that drive.

The CURRENT column displays the current Loop ID. The NEW column displays the new Loop ID. The control path associated with the drive appears in the Control Path column.

5 Select Next twice.

6 After the dialog box refreshes, the Drives with this ID shows how many other drives use the selected

Loop ID. If it displays NONE, select OK. Otherwise, change the drive Loop ID so that it is unique.

The library resets the Loop IDs of the affected drives.

7 When complete, select OK.

Setting the Date and Time

Use Date/Time to set the library date and time used by the library logs and displayed on the operator panel.

Note that this does not affect the date and time used by the Remote Management Unit (RMU), but does affect the date and time shown in the logs retrieved by the RMU.

Path: Main Menu > More > Setup > Utils > Date/Time

1 From the main menu, select More. Select Setup and then select Utils. Select Date/Time.

The Date/Time dialog box displays.

2 Do one of the following:

• Use Up, Down, and Next to set the values in the DATE and TIME columns. Note that the library uses a 24 hour clock:

• Year: The last two digits of the year.

• Month: The month number.

• Day: The day.

• Hour: The hour. Note that the library uses a 24-hour clock.

• Min: The number of minutes past the hour.

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• Sec: The number of seconds.

3 Press OK.

Password Protecting the Operator Panel

You can set a password to protect the operator panel. Use the following procedure to enable or disable the password and to set/change the password.

Path: Main Menu > More > Setup > Utils > Secure

1 From the main menu, select More. Select Setup and then select Utils. Select Secure.

2 Do one of the following:

• If you are enabling or disabling security:

a. Use Yes/No to indicate whether or not you want to enable a password. A checked box means

that the password feature is enabled. Selecting Yes/No displays a confirmation screen, showing security as ON or OFF.

b. Select OK.

• To set or change the password:

a. Press Next to select Set/Change Password. Press Change.

b. Use Up and Next to set your four-digit, numeric password. Values are 0 to 9.

c. A confirmation dialog box displays. Select OK. On the Secure menu, select OK again.

Note

Locking/Unlocking the Mailbox

If you are not able to unlock the library, contact ATAC for a master password.

Use Sensors to lock and unlock the mailbox. This lock feature can be useful if you want to restrict access to the library. This command is often used with an operator panel password activated.

Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Library > Diags > Sensors

1 From the main menu, select More. Select Service and then select Library. Select Diags and then

Sensors.

The sensor information appears. For information on this dialog box, refer to Getting Sensor Information on page 49.

2 Select Lock/Unlock to lock and unlock the mailbox. When you are done, select Cancel.

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Maintaining your Library

Actions such as exercising the picker, the barcode scanner, and the library itself are considered maintenance. These actions also include performing maintenance on drives and updating firmware.

Most of these actions are reserved for support personnel.

Displaying SACs (Advanced vs Normal Service)

When administering the library, there are certain commands that are password protected and only available for support personnel. These commands are available by selecting ADVANCED from the Service menu. If you choose NORMAL, the Service Action Codes (SACs) are displayed.

Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Library > Firmware Update

1 From the main menu, select More. Select Service and then select Library. Select Firmware Update.

2 Using Normal/Advanced, select NORMAL or ADVANCED service.

3 Select OK.

4 If you selected NORMAL, the SACs appear. If you selected ADVANCED, you are now ready to do

advanced service to the library.

Updating Firmware

Periodically, you will need to update your library and drive firmware.

Preferred Methods

Although some of these procedures are documented here, typically the operator panel options to update firmware are for use by support personnel. To update your library, drive (LTO only), and/or RMU firmware, use the Remote Management Unit. Firmware may also be updated using the serial port. To get instructions, to update firmware via the serial port, go to

Updating Library Firmware

www.adic.com/firmware.

Firmware Update is used by service personnel to update library firmware.

Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Library > Firmware Update

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Alternatively, you can update firmware with the RMU.

Updating Drive Firmware

One way to update drive firmware is to use the Firmware Update command. This method requires a Firmware Upgrade Tape (FUP tape). To get a FUP tape, contact ATAC.

Path: Main Menu > Command > Drives > Firmware Update

• If you have an LTO library, you may be able to create your own FUP tape, refer to Creating or

Erasing a FUP Tape on page 76.

• Alternatively, you can update firmware with the RMU.

1 From the main menu, select Command and then select Drives. Select Firmware Update.

2 Check to make sure the FUP tape is write-protected.

3 Place the FUP tape into slot 1A1 (the top mailbox slot). Select OK.

The library performs a TEACH and INVENTORY. The available drives and firmware levels for each drive are displayed.

4 Select the drive(s) you want to update using Change Drive and Unselect. (All drives are automatically

selected, you must unselect the drives that you do not want to update).

Drives that will be updated are indicated with a checkmark.

5 Select OK.

The picker gets the FUP tape and puts it in the first selected drive. After that drive is updated, the picker places it into the next drive until all selected drives are updated.

Note

Once an update has started on a drive, that operation cannot be canceled. Selecting Cancel cancels the update for the next drive.

When complete, the picker puts the FUP tape back into slot 1A1.

6 When finished, select OK.

Creating or Erasing a FUP Tape

If you have an LTO library, you can create or erase Firmware Upgrade (FUP) tapes.

Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Drives > FMR Tape

1 From the main menu, select More. Select Service and then select Drives.

2 In the Drive field, specify the drive whose firmware you want to copy by selecting Change Drive until

the desired drive appears.

3 Select FMR Tape.

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4 Use Change to select Create or Erase. Select OK.

Note

You must erase the content of a FUP tape before creating a new FUP tape on the same tape cartridge. If you do not, you will receive errors. Also, if you try to erase a FUP tape whose content is already erased, you will receive errors.

5 Open the mailbox and put a scratch tape1 in the top slot.

The tape cartridge will be returned to this slot when the command is complete.

6 Close the mailbox.

The library executes a TEACH and INVENTORY command.

7 Select OK. When complete, a confirmation screen displays. Select OK.

Exercising the Picker Fingers

Use Fingers to exercise the picker fingers. This command is a collection of routines that manipulate the open/close and reach/retract operations of the picker fingers.

Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Library > Diags > Fingers

The following exercises are available through the Fingers menu:

• Getting and putting tape cartridges into storage slots or drives.

• Opening and closing and extending and retracting the fingers.

Getting and Putting Tape Cartridges

Use Get/Put to instruct the library to get a collection of tape cartridges and move them to a different location.

Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Library > Diags > Fingers > Get/Put

1 From the main menu, select More and then select Service. Select Library and then select Diags.

Select Fingers and then select Get/Put.

The Get/Put dialog box appears.

2 Use Up, Down, Next, and Yes/No to specify the following:

• Cycles to run — the number of cycles to run. Possible values are 0 to 9999.

• Number of slots — the number of slots to use in the cycles.

1. A scratch tape is a blank tape cartridge or a tape whose data can be overwritten.

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• For AIT libraries, the possible values are 0 to 96.

• For DLT/SDLT libraries, the possible values are 0 to 60.

• For LTO libraries, the possible values are 0 to 72.

• Starting slot — indicates the starting slot. This field is read-only and only changes when New start slot is selected.

• New start slot — indicates whether you want to change the start slot or use the currently indicated slot. Possible values are Yes and No.

3 Select OK.

4 With New start slot selected, press OK.

5 If you did not choose to modify the start slot, the exercise runs. If you chose to select a new start slot,

do the following:

a. With Select Column selected, press Change Column until the arrow points to the start

column. Press Next.

b. With Magazine selected, select Change Magazine until the arrow points to the start magazine.

Press Next.

c. With Slot selected, press Change Slot until the arrow points to the start slot.

The Select SOURCE line displays the start slot. For example, the display below has slot 2A4 selected as the source slot.

d. Select OK. The exercise is run.

6 When the exercise is complete, a report displays.

Opening/Closing and Extending/Retracting

Use Step to manipulate the open/close and reach/retract features of the picker fingers.

Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Library > Diags > Fingers > Step

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1 From the main menu, select More and then select Service. Select Library and then select Diags.

Select Fingers and then select Step.

A dialog box appears warning that only qualified personnel should operate this feature.

2 Select OK.

3 Use Open/Close to open and close the picker fingers. Use Extend/Retract to extend and retract the

picker fingers.

The actions are performed in real time and the screen updates to reflect the current action.

4 When finished, select Cancel.

Exercising the Barcode Scanner

Use Scanner to instruct the barcode scanner to read the barcode information on the media cartridge in front of it. Use this command in conjunction with

Moving the Picker on page 61.

Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Library > Diags > Fingers > Scanner

1 From the main menu, select More and then select Service. Select Library and then select Diags.

Select Fingers and then select Scanner.

2 Select Scan.

The barcode is read and the resulting barcode number appears at the bottom of the dialog box. If there is no tape cartridge in the slot or if the label is bad or missing, BAD READ appears.

Exercising the Picker Axes

Use Picker to manipulate the vertical and rotary axes of the library picker. You can exercise both dimensions at once or a single dimension.

Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Library > Diags > Picker

Moving the Picker in a Motion Pattern

Use Move to cycle the vertical and rotary axes of the picker in a motion pattern.

Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Library > Diags > Picker > Move

1 From the main menu, select More and then select Service. Select Library and then select Diags.

Select Picker and then select Move.

2 Using Up, Down, and Next, complete the following fields:

• Cycles to run — specifies the number of move cycles. Possible values are 0 to 9999.

• Use vertical — specifies whether or not to exercise the vertical axis during this test. Possible values are Yes and No.

• Use horizontal — specifies whether or not to exercise the horizontal axis during this test. Possible values are Yes and No.

3 With Use vertical or Use horizontal selected, press OK.

4 While the exercise is running, the status appears on the operator panel.

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Moving the Picker in Increments

Use Step to manipulate the vertical and rotary axes of the picker in incremental steps.

Note

This is an advanced diagnostic tool that is not intended for use during normal operation.

Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Library > Diags > Picker > Step

1 From the main menu, select More and then select Service. Select Library and then select Diags.

Select Picker and then select Step.

2 A dialog box appears warning that only qualified personnel should operate this feature. Select OK.

3 Using Up, Down, and Next, complete the following fields. The picker moves as you press these buttons.

• Pivot axis — specifies the number degrees the picker will rotate. Possible values are 0 to 275 degrees.

• Vert. axis — specifies how many millimeters the picker will be extended during this exercise. Possible values are 0 to the maximum height for your library.

• Step amount — specifies how many tenths of millimeters the picker should step. Possible values are 1 to 100.

Sending the Picker to the Home Position

Use Home to send the vertical and rotary axes to their home positions.

Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Library > Diags > Picker > Home

1 From the main menu, select More and then select Service. Select Library and then select Diags.

Select Picker and then select Home.

2 Select OK.

Exercising the Library

Use Exercise to access library exercises. You can run a demonstration, self test, or teach operations. These exercises are helpful when troubleshooting and when testing new configurations.

Running a Demo

Use Demo to run a demonstration routine. This command is helpful for testing new library configurations to ensure all the components are interacting correctly.

This command could potentially move a cartridge into an incorrect

CAUTION

Note

partition, if the library has been partitioned by the host.

Demo Test randomly moves tapes within the library to demonstrate robotic motion. The Demo Test requires one more tape than the number of drives in the library. For example, if your library has one drive, there must be at least two pieces of media in it for Demo Test to complete successfully.

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Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Library > Exercise > Demo

1 From the main menu, select More. Select Service and then select Library. Select Exercise and then

Demo.

2 Use Up, Down, Next, Change, and Yes/No to complete the following fields:

• Partition — specifies running the demonstration on a specific partition (Partition 1, 2, or 3) or on the entire library (All). Possible values are 1, 2, 3, or All.

• Demo Mode — specifies the type of demonstration to run. Possible values are Cycle or Time.

• Cycle — specifies running the demonstration based on the number of completed cycles.

• Time — specifies running the demonstration based on time elapsed.

• Cycles to run — specifies the number of cycles the demonstration will be run. This option is only available if Cycle was specified. Possible values are between 0 and 9999.

• Hours to run — specifies the number of hours to run the demonstration. This option is only available if Time was specified. Possible values are 2 hour increments up to 24 hours.

• Include Drives — specifies whether or not to include drives in the demonstration.

Note

The demonstration mode does not read/write to drives. The demonstration mode only loads and unloads cartridges within the library.

• Mailbox — specifies whether or not to include the mailbox in the demonstration.

3 Select OK.

The demonstration runs. A status menu appears during the demonstration.

4 When complete, select OK.

Running a Self Test

Use Self Test to run a series of pre-programed tests that exercise the integrity of the system.

Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Library > Exercise > Self Test

1 From the main menu, select More. Select Service and then select Library. Select Exercise and then

Self Test.

2 Use Up, Down, Next, and Yes/No to complete the following fields:

• Cycles to run — specifies the number of times to run the Self Test.

• Include drives — specifies whether or not to include the drives.

3 Select OK.

The test runs. A status menu appears during the test.

4 When complete, select OK.

Teaching the Library

This feature instructs the library to determine what resources exist in the library, including how many drives, columns, and magazines.

Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Library > Exercise > Teach

1 From the main menu, select More. Select Service and then select Library. Select Exercise and then

Teach.

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2 Select OK.

The library is calibrated.

3 When complete, select OK.

Resetting a Drive

Use the Reset command if you want to reset a drive and not interfere with other library functions. There are two reset options: soft resets and hard resets. A soft reset is used in instances where you want restart a drive, for example if you want to invoke a new Loop or SCSI ID. Hard resets are used when there are drive errors.

Path: Main Menu > Command > Drives > Reset

1 From the main menu, select Command and then select Drives. Select Reset.

2 Using Change, select the drive to be reset or select ALL to reset all the drives. Select Next.

3 Using Change, select the type of reset: soft or hard.

A soft reset runs the drive’s power-on self test. A hard reset first turns off then restarts the drive. In most cases, a soft reset is preferable to a hard reset.

4 Select OK.

Servicing Drives

Use Drives when performing maintenance on drives. Only LTO drives can be serviced. This menu allows you to:

• Discontinue or reinitialize communication with a drive (this is necessary when replacing a drive).

• Run diagnostic tests on your drive (for use by service personnel).

Preparing a Drive

Before you prepare a drive, the host may have to be disconnected. For more information on preparing your host, refer to

Preparing the Host on page 18. Use Repair when you are replacing a drive. Repair informs

the library that the drive is going to be removed from the library. There is no communication with the drive until it is replaced.

Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Drives > (select drive) > Repair

1 From the main menu, select More. Select Service and then select Drives.

2 Specify the drive you want to replace in the Drive field. Select Change Drive until the desired drive is

selected.

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3 Select Repair.

4 Using Change, specify Remove or Replace. Select OK.

5 If you selected Remove, you can now remove the drive. If you selected Replace, communication with

the drive is initialized.

Running Drive Diagnostic Tests

Before contacting ATAC, run the appropriate drive diagnostic tests. A collection of drive tests are available for LTO libraries. The drive diagnostic tests are available through the path indicated below; however, they are reserved for use by support personnel.

• FAST Read/Write — executes a load and unload, and a read and write test.

• NORMAL Read/Write — executes a load and unload, and a read and write test.

• Media Read/Write — executes a test to ensure that a suspect cartridge and its magnetic tape are acceptable.

• Head Read/Write — executes a test to ensure that the drive’s head and tape-carriage mechanics are working properly.

• Power On Self Test — executes the drive power on self-test.

Note

Do not use WORM (write once, read many) media when performing this test. The diagnostic tests will not work with WORM media.

Path: Main Menu > More > Service > Drives > (select drive) > Diags

1 From the main menu, select More. Select Service and then select Drives. Select Diags.

2 Select the appropriate dialog you wish to run.

3 Select OK.

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Working with Tapes and Barcodes

When working with tape cartridges, there are certain considerations that should be taken into account. For example, all tape cartridges in the library must have a barcode label. In addition, when loading your library, you should be aware of whether or not your tape cartridges are write-protected.

This section discusses these types of items in general terms. For information about what type of tape cartridges are supported for each drive type, refer to

Selecting Approved Media Types

To ensure that the library conforms with ADIC requirements for reliability, use only ADIC supplied tape cartridges.

Other certified media may be used, but it may not meet the standards of reliability established by ADIC.

Write-Protecting Tape Cartridges

All tape cartridges have a write-protect switch that prevents data from being accidentally erased or overwritten. Before inserting a tape cartridge into a library, ensure the write-protect switch is in the correct position.

Most media indicate that the tape is write-protected with a orange or red tab. Other indications include an opened or closed lock.

Specifications on page 111.

Tape Use Guidelines

For longer life of recorded or unrecorded cartridges, store cartridges in a clean environment under the following conditions:

• Do not drop or bang the cartridge. This can displace the tape leader, making the cartridge unusable and possibly damaging the drive.

Do not use dropped or damaged cartridges. There may be warranty implications if damaged is caused by using a dropped or damaged cartridge.

• Keep tape cartridges out of direct sunlight and away from heaters and other heat sources.

• Store tape cartridges at temperatures between 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C). For longer cartridge life, always store the cartridge in its plastic container and in room environment conditions of 72°F (±7°F) (22°C [±4°C]).

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• If the tape cartridge is exposed to heat or cold extremes, stabilize the cartridge at room temperature for the same amount of time it was exposed–up to 24 hours.

• Do not place a cartridge near electromagnetic interference sources, such as terminals, motors, and video or X-ray equipment. Data on the tape can be altered.

• Store tape cartridges in a dust-free environment where the relative humidity is between 20% and 80%. For longer cartridge life, store the cartridge at 40%, ±20% relative humidity.

• Do not adhere labels to a cartridge anywhere except in the area on the front of the cartridge or the slide-in slot.

Using Barcode Labels

All tape cartridges in the library must have a unique barcode label that is machine readable and identifies the volume serial number.

For information on how to configure the length of barcodes read by the scanner, refer to Configuring your

Library on page 67.

Note

Applying Barcode Labels

Although it is recommended that cleaning tapes have barcode labels, it is not required.

Barcode labels are applied to the front of the cartridge. Depending on the media type, barcode labels are either stickers that are adhered to the front of the tape cartridge or cutouts that you slide into an indentation on the front of the cartridge.

Be careful not to apply barcode labels upside down.

CAUTION

Barcode Label Requirements

A barcode must use only uppercase letters A to Z and/or numeric values 0 to 9. Your library currently supports Code 39 type barcode labels.

In addition, barcode labels must adhere to the following requirements:

• ANSI MH10.8M-1983 Standard

• Number of digits: 5-13 (based on mode)

• Background reflection: greater than 25 percent

• Print contrast: greater than 75 percent

• Ratio: greater than 2.2

• Module: 250 mm

• Print tolerance: ± 57 mm

Additional Requirements

• Length of the rest zones: 5.25 mm ± 0.25 mm.

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• No black marks should be present in the intermediate spaces or rest zones.

• No white areas should be present on the bars.

• Bars should read in a uniform direction. Nonuniform reading directions are feasible in principle, but have a detrimental effect on performance.

• Quality Testing

You will have the best scanning results if you use ADIC-supplied barcode labels.

If you want to print your own barcode labels, ensure the labels meet the requirements listed here. (You can ensure and document barcode compliance by using the Ergilaser 3000 High Density barcode measuring device, manufactured by the Laetus Company.)

If you want to purchase barcode labels from a supplier other than ADIC, the Scalar 100 supports barcode labels purchased from Engineered Data Products.

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Using the Remote Management Unit

The Remote Management Unit (RMU) is a component in your library that provides remote access to the library via a Web browser. All functions listed here are available without the need of a dedicated server (or separate software).

The RMU performs the following functions:

• Provides remote operation of all library operator panel functions via a Web browser.

• Allows you to check the status of the system, firmware levels, and other useful information.

• Updates RMU, drive (LTO only), and Library Controller firmware.

• Supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and acts as a SNMP-server, generating SNMP traps and responding to SNMP requests.

• Supports ADIC Library Management Information Base (MIB) version 2.0.

• Detects a power loss and generates an SNMP trap for notification.

• Enables the retrieval of library logs and library, drive, and RMU diagnostic files.

• Allows RMU configuration changes such as network, users, and date/time changes.

Figure 17 The Remote Management Unit

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Supported Browsers

The RMU supports the following browsers:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 and above

• Netscape Navigator versions 4.01 for Unix and 4.7X for all other environments

Note

RMU Requirements

In certain versions of Netscape, the operator panel may not appear correctly.

The RMU requires a network address that consists of an Internet Protocol (IP) address, subnet mask, and gateway IP Address.

Once these are established, input this information to the RMU via the operator panel. For more information, refer to the discussion that follows.

Setting up the RMU

Once you have established a network address for the RMU, input this information to the RMU via the operator panel.

Path: Main Menu > More > Setup > Library > RMU

1 From the main menu, select More. Select Setup and then select Library. Select RMU.

2 Using the Up, Down, and Next buttons, enter the IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP address, and

host name.

3 When complete, press Next until you reach the end of the Name field. Select OK.

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Starting the RMU

Before you begin using the RMU, make certain you have configured your RMU with the correct network address.

1 Open a Web browser.

2 Enter the RMU IP address in your browser, excluding any leading zeros.

For example if your IP address is 182.073.056.205 on the operator panel, go to the following address: http://182.73.56.205

The RMU user interface displays.

Logging into the RMU

Some of the features of the RMU require you to log in.

Note

The default login and password are admin and secure, respectively.

• When prompted, enter your login name and password.

Note

Checking Status and General Information

The login name and password are case sensitive.

You can use the RMU to remotely check the status of a library and obtain general information about the library. For example, you can check drive status or get the firmware level of your library.

1 Click the Status tab.

The following information appears:

• Library Status — indicates whether the library is online or offline.

• Drive Status — indicates the type and quantity of tape drives in the library.

• RMU User — indicates the name and location of the user.

• Hostname — indicates the hostname used for the RMU connection.

• IP Address — indicates the IP address for the RMU connection.

• MAC Address — indicates the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the RMU. This is also the serial number of the RMU.

• Library Serial # — indicates the library serial number.

• SNMP — indicates whether the SNMP feature is on or off.

• SNMP Alerts — indicates whether the SNMP Alert notification feature is on or off.

• Library Firmware — indicates the current level of library firmware.

• RMU Firmware — indicates the current level of RMU firmware.

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Configuring Network Parameters

You can reconfigure the hostname, IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address through the RMU. This feature requires you to login to the RMU. Refer to

Logging into the RMU on page 91 for more information.

1 Click the Configuration tab.

2 In the Network Configuration area, enter the new hostname, IP address, subnet mask, and gateway

address.

3 Click Submit and review your changes (indicated in red).

4 Enter your password and click Confirm to complete the procedure.

The new values are saved. Note that you may need to redirect your Web browser.

Configuring SNMP

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a set of protocols used to manage nodes on an IP network. You can configure the RMU to run a SNMP management application.

1 Click the Configuration tab.

2 In the SNMP Configuration area, do the following:

• To enable or disable the feature, select ON or OFF in the SNMP Enabled drop-down.

• To enable or disable SNMP alerts, select ON or OFF in the Alerts Enabled drop-down.

•In Manager, enter the SNMP server address.

•In Public Name, enter the name of the read-only SNMP community.

•In Private Name, enter the name of the read/write SNMP community.

3 Click Submit and review your changes (indicated in red).

4 Enter your password and click Confirm to complete the procedure.

The new values are saved. Note that you may need to redirect your Web browser.

5 You will be instructed to reboot the RMU. Click Done to reboot.

Downloading the SNMP MIB File

The SNMP Management Information Base (MIB) file will allow an SNMP management application to understand the SNMP traps generated by the RMU. If you are running an SNMP management application and need the library MIB, you can download it via the RMU.

1 Click SNMP MIB in the left pane of the RMU interface.

2 Right-click Download SNMP MIB and click Save Target As.

3 Browse to your SNMP management server and click Save.

You will need to load the MIB file into the SNMP management application.

Configuring RMU User Accounts

You can add unique users to the RMU. Only one administrator account is allowed, which maintains the login of admin.

92 Using the Remote Management Unit

Quantum Scalar 100 User's Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

About This Guide and Your Product

Product Safety Statements

Product Model Number

Explanation of Symbols and Notes

Other Documents you Might Need

Getting More Information or Help

Description

Drive Support and Related Technologies

Front Panel Components

Front Power Switch

Door Lock

Mailbox

Operator Panel

Back Panel Components

Library Controller (Library Control Path only)

Rear Power Switch

Remote Management Unit

Storage Networking Controllers (SNCs)

Drive Modules and Filler Plates

Internal Components

Robotic System and Barcode Scanner

Tape Magazines

Slot Numbering

Drive Module Numbering

Host Attachment

Native Fibre Connections

SCSI Connections

Setting up your Scalar 100

Quick Start Guide

Getting Started Road Map on page 13.

Finding a Location

Unpacking your Library

Cabling Library Control Path Libraries

Cabling Drive Control Path Libraries

Connecting the Power and Fibre Cables in a Drive Control Path Library

Connecting the Power and SCSI Cables in a Drive Control Path Library

Preparing the Host

Host Coordinate System

Installing a SCSI Adapter

Installing Drivers

Verifying Communication with the Host

Using the Optional Features

Rackmounting Your Library

Installing Side Panels

Installing Casters

Installing/Removing Drives

Installing a Drive

Removing a Drive

Replacing a Drive

Installing a Secondary Power Supply

Installing Bulk Load Mailbox

Removing the Standard Mailbox

Installing the Bulk Load Mailbox

Installing a Storage Column

Partitioning Your Library

Control Path

Configuring AutoCleaning

Working with AutoClean

Using the Operator Panel

Understanding the Operator Panel

Getting General Library Information

Getting Drive Status Information

Working with Buttons

Getting Library Messages

Getting Mailbox Status

Menu Guidelines

Using the Main Menu

The Menu Tree

Using Commands that Require an Offline State

Getting Information

Viewing Library Information

Getting Library Statistics

Getting Firmware and Serial Number Information

Getting Sensor Information

Getting Slot Information