Quantum Scalar 100 User's Guide
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Published: March 2006 Document Number: 6-00667-06 Rev A
Contents
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.
Scalar 100 User’s Guide 1
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.
Other Documents you Might Need
The following documents are also available for this product. These documents can be found on the product
CD or at
www.adic.com/manuals:
• AMC Online Help
• AMC User’s Guide (6-00064-xx)
• SNC 5101 User’s Guide (62-0197-xx)
• SNC 6101 Installation and Maintenance Guide (6-00701-xx)
• SNC 450x User’s Guide (6-00998-xx)
• SNC Firmware 4 Reference Manual (6-00706-xx)
• System, Safety, and Regulatory Information Guide (6-00618-xx)
Note
Release Notes are also available for this product. The Release Notes describe changes
to your system or firmware since the last release, provide compatibility information, and
discuss any known issues and workarounds. The Release Notes can be found in the
product box or at
www.adic.com/manuals.
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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12 Description
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.
14 Setting up your Scalar 100
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
to
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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