Quantum SCALAR 218FC LIBRARY User Manual

Installation

and

Operating Guide

Scalar 218FC Library

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EMI/RFI Compliance

United States – FCC

WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception
(which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on) the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: How to
Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the US Government

Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00354-04.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by ADIC could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.

Canada – Department of Communications

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as
set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus", ICES-003 of the
Department of Communications.

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques
de Class A prescriptes dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: "Appareils Numériques", NMB-003 édictée
par le ministre des Communications.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to EN 45014

Manufacturer’s Name:

Manufacturer’s Address:

declares, that the product:

Product

(Produit, Erzeugnis):

conforms to the following international specifications, as required by 89/336/EEC & 92/31/EEC:

Supplementary Information:

Model Number
(Marque Commercial,
Warenbezeichnung):

EMI:

EMC:

Safety:

Advanced Digital Information Corporation

11431 Willows Road
Redmond, Washington 98052
USA

SCALAR 218FC

SCALAR 218FC

EN 50081-1, EN-55022 Class B

EN 50082-1, IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4

EN 60950

ZAC des Basses Auges
1, rue Alfred de Vigny
78112 - Fourqueux
FRANCE

Redmond, Washington USA 12/10/96

Location Date Signature/Title

63-1095-01 rev A

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Table of Contents

Copyright Notice ................................................................................................................................................i

Copyright Notice (Europe) .............................................................................................................................. iii

EMI/RFI Compliance........................................................................................................................................iv

Safety Warnings................................................................................................................................................ix

Precautions.........................................................................................................................................................x

Chapter 1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................................1

Features..............................................................................................................................................................3

Chapter 2 Getting Started ..........................................................................................................................................5

Requirements .....................................................................................................................................................6

Unpacking and Inspecting..................................................................................................................................6

Checking the Accessories ..........................................................................................................................7

Preparing the Library for Installation.................................................................................................................7

Removing the Shipping Bracket ................................................................................................................7

Prepare and Install the Data Cartridges......................................................................................................9

Preparing the Host Computer System..............................................................................................................11

Power Off the Computer..........................................................................................................................11

Confirm and/or Install the Fibre Channel Host Interface.........................................................................11

Backup Software......................................................................................................................................12

Chapter 3 Connecting the Scalar 218FC Library.....................................................................................................13

Installing the Interface Cables .........................................................................................................................14

Fibre Channel Connection .......................................................................................................................14

Fibre Channel Interface Serial Port.......................................................................................................... 14

10Base-T Ethernet Connection ................................................................................................................14

Setting the SCSI IDs........................................................................................................................................14

Powering on the System...................................................................................................................................16

Chapter 4 Configuring the Fibre Channel Subsystem..............................................................................................17

Configuring Your Communications Terminal .................................................................................................18

Configuring the Fibre Channel Interface .........................................................................................................21

Introduction..............................................................................................................................................21

Configuration ........................................................................................................................................... 22

Trace Settings Configuration ...................................................................................................................31

Trace Dumps............................................................................................................................................ 37

New Firmware Revisions......................................................................................................................... 38

Rebooting the Scalar 218FC ....................................................................................................................40

Installing the Backup Software........................................................................................................................40

Chapter 5 Equipment Description............................................................................................................................41

Front Panel Switches and Indicators................................................................................................................42

Rear Panel Indicators, Switches and Connectors.............................................................................................44

How the Scalar 218FC Processes SCSI Commands ........................................................................................45

Off-Line Mode Menus .....................................................................................................................................47

Configuration Menu.................................................................................................................................48

Diagnostics Menu ....................................................................................................................................54

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Write Flash Memory................................................................................................................................ 54

Serial Dnld Flash ..................................................................................................................................... 55

Chapter 6 Operation and Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 56

Normal Operations ..........................................................................................................................................57

General Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 57

Power-Up Checks .................................................................................................................................... 57

Drive Power-on Self-Test ........................................................................................................................ 57

Drive Operating Conditions..................................................................................................................... 59

DLT Media .............................................................................................................................................. 61

Opening the Sliding Access Panel........................................................................................................... 62

Using the Mailbox ................................................................................................................................... 63

Manually Loading/Unloading Cartridges to/from the Storage Slots (Bulk Loading) .............................. 64

Normal Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................64

Cleaning the Drive Head ......................................................................................................................... 64

Cleaning the Enclosure ............................................................................................................................ 67

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics............................................................................................................ 68

Appendix A FC to SCSI Mapping........................................................................................................................... 73

Appendix B Diagnostics Menu................................................................................................................................ 80

Appendix C Error Codes .........................................................................................................................................92

Appendix D Scalar 218FC Rack-Mount Installation............................................................................................... 96

Appendix E Glossary............................................................................................................................................. 104

Appendix F Specifications.....................................................................................................................................111

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Safety

Warnings

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol should alert the

user to the presence of
“dangerous voltage” inside the
product that might cause harm

or electric shock.

All safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is
operated, and should be retained for future reference. This unit has been
engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use
can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat
the safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and
servicing.

The Scalar 218 weighs over 60 lbs. when equipped with two drives. Do Not
attempt to lift the Scalar out of the packing box, or off of a work surface, by
yourself. To avoid personal injury and possible damage to the equipment,
two people are required when unpacking, lifting and moving the unit.

Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered

to.

CAUTION:

THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Caution

Warning

TO REDUCE

Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Ventilation - The product should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with

proper ventilation.

Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

furnaces, or other heat producing appliances.

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Power Sources - The product should be connected to a power source only of the type directed in

the operating instructions or as marked on the product.

Power Cord Protection - The AC line cord should be routed 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.

Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken to insure that objects do not fall and liquids are not

spilled into the product’s enclosure through openings.

Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the

operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

Precautions

Do not use oil, solvents, gasoline, paint thinners or insecticides on the unit.
Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than 140ºF (60ºC) or to extreme low

temperatures.

Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and

electronic/electrical equipment, which generates electrical noise.

Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it from the AC source outlet; pulling the cord

can damage the internal wires.

Use the unit on a firm level surface free from vibration, and do not place anything on top of unit.
Handle optical cables with care. Do not bend at 90º, as cable is made of optical (glass) fibers and

they may break. Take care not to touch or otherwise contaminate ends of optical cables as it may
degrade signal integrity. The optical contacts can be cleaned using a piece of silk cloth.

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Chapter

Introduction

This Chapter …

❐ provides a brief overview of the Scalar 218FC Library features. For detailed

specifications, see Appendix F.

1

With ever changing technology, enterprise storage managers must deal with applications that are increasingly
information intensive. At the same time, they are faced with increasing storage demands and shrinking
backup windows. To meet these demands, the paradigm of storage routing is being introduced into the Data
Center. The need for faster access, distributed resources, greater bandwidth and high availability is creating a
convergence of networking and storage media. Fibre Channel technology is one of the most important
technological paradigms currently being brought to these problems.

Your ADIC Scalar 218FC Library is a fully automated, high-performance, high-capacity, mass storage
system. The Scalar 218FC provides you with unattended, near-line and off-line data storage, archiving,
backup, hierarchical storage management (HSM), and retrieval for mid-range and high-end servers and
networks.

Your Scalar 218FC Library allows direct inter-connect to the Fibre Channel network. The maximum two
DLT™ drives and library can be controlled through a single server, and can also be connected to a FC-AL
(Fibre-Channel Arbitrated Loop) interface to allow for independent control of the drives from various
workstations. Your Scalar library supports the non-OFC (multi-mode) standard for transmission lengths of up
to 500 meters. Your 218FC continues to operate using SCSI-2 compliant protocol over the Fibre Channel
interface to achieve high capacity, high throughput, and data compression by incorporating streaming tape
drives. Your library can contain up to 18 data cartridges providing a maximum formatted capacity of 1.44 TB
and a sustained data transfer rate as high as 1440 MB per minute at an average compression of 2:1 (when
equipped with two drives). The tape media, rated at up to 1,000,000 passes and a shelf life of 30 years
provides superior media durability and data reliability.

2 Introduction

Features

Direct connection to Fibre Channel networks. Your Scalar 218FC is designed to provide high-speed

data storage and retrieval using SCSI-2 compliant protocol over Fibre Channel networks.

Desktop and Rack-Mounted units. Your Scalar 218FC is the first desktop unit to offer over 1 TB of

data storage. Its attractive case looks great in any office environment. The more utilitarian rack-mounted
unit includes all of the features of the desktop unit, but comes equipped with built-in hardware to allow
simple installation into standard 19-inch racks.

Multi-function Operator Panel. The Operator Panel, located at the bottom-right corner of the front

panel, employs a 4-line by 20-character liquid crystal display (LCD) and an eight-key keypad to permit
you to monitor and control the operations of your library.

Media Picker. The uniquely designed Media Picker is the media cartridge handling mechanism and

normally responds to commands from the application software to move the cartridges between the
storage slots and the drives. The Media Picker employs a bi-directional, pass-through gripper that will
pick a cartridge from both the front of the picker, or the rear.

Mailbox. The firmware-configurable single-slot mailbox, mounted on the front panel, allows you to

insert and remove cartridges from your library without opening the sliding access panel. When
configured with a mailbox slot, there are 17 storage slots available for data cartridges in the Scalar
218FC. This reduces the maximum data capacity to 1.36 TB.

DLT drives. Your Scalar 218FC library is equipped with one or two fourth-generation DLT7000 or

DLT8000 drives. The DLT8000 provides a maximum data cartridge capacity of 80 GB (avg. 2:1
compression) with the DLTtape IV cartridge. The DLT7000 can read and write 2.6 GB, 6.0 GB, and

10.0 GB tape formats, while the DLT8000 can read and write 10.0 GB, 15.0 GB, 20.0 GB, and 35.0 GB
tape formats, providing 100% interchange compatibility with earlier DLT drives. You may select tape
density through the application software or by pressing a button on the drive.

Barcode Scanner. The Barcode Scanner reads cartridge information contained in a barcode label

attached to each of the data cartridges. This information becomes part of the application software’s
library cartridge inventory.

Exabyte® Emulation. To maximize application software compatibility, your ADIC library provides

functional emulation of the Exabyte EXB-480
EXB-480.

System Integrity. A physically lockable sliding access panel on the top of the Scalar 218FC protects

the cartridge slots, drives, and robotics. The application software can enable or disable system security.
Additionally, the application software can set a logical system lock.

Maintainability. The transparent window on the front panel allows you to view the full operation of

your library. If a problem occurs, it is both visible and readily correctable. Your library will report any
condition that causes a cartridge load or unload to fail, by displaying an appropriate message on the
Operator Panel LCD.

Cleaning Cartridge. Although the cleaning cartridge can occupy a cartridge storage slot in the Scalar

218FC (facilitating automated cleaning cycles), you may manually insert a cleaning cartridge through
the Mailbox or the sliding access panel.

Manual Cartridge Use. You may easily transport individual cartridges to the drives using the Mailbox

slot, or through the sliding access panel.

Introduction 3

™

library and can appear as either a Scalar or an Exabyte

Cartridge Pre-Check. Whenever you power up, your Scalar 218FC maps all cartridge locations. With

barcode scan enabled, the barcode scanner will scan the barcode label on each cartridge and build a log
of valid cartridge locations.

Downloadable Firmware. Your Scalar 218FC and the DLT drives employ Flash EEPROM technology.

The library firmware is easily updated using any computer and an associated serial communications
application. The drive firmware is updated on-site by loading a firmware update tape (“FUP” tape).

Built-in Diagnostics. Diagnostic firmware tells you when it is time to clean the drive. It also reports

diagnostic results, and drive operating status. Embedded data logging of operational and drive errors can
aid you in failure analysis.

4 Introduction

Chapter

Getting Started

This Chapter …

❐ covers what you need (and what you need to know) to install your Scalar

218FC. Read this chapter before you begin installation.

5

Installation of the Scalar 218FC desktop unit requires checking all necessary Fibre Channel interface
connections, loading application software on the host computer, and applying power. Installation of the rack­mount unit begins by mounting slide rails, a cable channel, and channel stop to your rack before continuing
the installation.

Requirements

The footprint of your Scalar 218FC Library is 19.0 inches wide, 27.6 inches deep, and 11.0 inches high.

You must allow clearance at the rear and sides of the desktop unit for airflow and enough room at the
top to permit you to bulk load and unload data cartridges through the sliding access panel. To bulk load
and unload cartridges from the rack-mount unit, you must slide the library out from the rack to the stop
limits of the rails. There must be adequate clearance above it, to perform the bulk load/unload
procedure.

You must integrate your Scalar 218FC into your host computer system. Backup software and a Fibre-

Channel Host Bus Adapter interface card must be purchased separately.

Necessary tools: to install the rack-mount unit, you will need the following tools.

#1 philips screwdriver.
11/32-inch hex nut-driver.

Unpacking and Inspecting

Warning

The Scalar 218FC weighs more than 60 pounds. Do Not attempt to lift the
Library out of the packing box by yourself. See the Scalar 218FC Unpacking
Instructions, taped to the outside of the poly bag surrounding the Scalar, for
complete unpacking instructions.

1. Following the procedures in the document mentioned in the above warning, unpack all items from the

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

Caution

You must use the original or equivalent packing materials when shipping the
Scalar 218FC. Failure to use the original or equivalent materials may
invalidate your warranty.

6 Getting Started

Checking the Accessories

Check to make certain that the following items are included with your Scalar 218FC:

Power cord
One DLTtape IV data cartridge
One cleaning cartridge, or a coupon for a free DLT cleaning cartridge
One 3-meter, 50-micron, Non-OFC cable
This Installation and Operating Guide
A Warranty Registration card
Two keys for the sliding access panel lock (desktop unit only), or the slam-lock (rack-mount unit only)
One cable channel (rack-mount unit only)
One channel stop (rack-mount unit only)
Two outer rails (rack-mount unit only)
Mounting hardware (rack-mount unit only)

✔ None of the items should show signs of damage.

Preparing the Library for Installation

Caution

If the operating environment differs from the storage environment by 15° C
(30° F) or more, let the unit acclimate to the surrounding environment for at
least 12 hours.

Rack-mount Scalar 218FC

Complete instructions for installing the rack-mount Scalar 218FC are in Appendix D of this manual. After
mounting the unit in your rack, return to this section to complete the installation process.

Removing the Shipping Bracket

A shipping bracket holds the Media Picker in place. Remove this bracket before powering-on the unit.
Follow the instructions below to remove the shipping bracket.

Desktop Scalar 218FC

1. Remove the keys taped to the rear panel of your library, and unlock the sliding access panel. The lock is

located in the top-right corner of the front panel.

2. Using the handle, open the access cover fully by pushing it towards the rear of the Scalar.

Getting Started 7

Rack-mount Scalar 218FC

1. Remove the keys taped to the rear panel of your library, and unlock the front panel. Slide it towards you

until the slide stops engage.

All Scalar 218FC Units

1. Inside the Scalar 218FC cartridge storage bay, locate the red shipping bracket mounted on the floor.

2. Remove the wing nuts that secure the shipping bracket to the floor.

Remove this bracket

Removing the Shipping Bracket (Desktop Scalar 218FC shown)

3. Pull the shipping bracket off the studs and remove it from the Scalar 218FC.

4. Remove the packing foam located between the left chassis wall and the Media Picker.

8 Getting Started

r

Prepare and Install the Data Cartridges

Barcode Labels

To install the barcode labels, position the label with the numbers upright, as shown in the illustration below,
sliding the label under the ridges on the sides of the cartridge recess.

Barcode Labels

Write-Protect Switch

1. Set the write-protect switch (see illustration below) on each cartridge to the appropriate position. Use

your finger to push the switch in one of the directions shown in the following illustration.

Orange
Indicato

Write-protect

Switch

Write-protected

Write-enabled

DLT Cartridge Write-Protect Switch

Getting Started 9

Install Data Cartridges

Desktop Scalar 218FC

1. If necessary, unlock the sliding access panel by placing the key in the lock, and turning it one-half turn

ccw (left) to unlock.

2. Open the sliding access panel by sliding it to the rear of the Scalar 218FC.

Rack-mount Scalar 218FC

1. If necessary, unlock the front panel and slide it towards you until the slide stops engage.

All Scalar 218FC Units

1. Place each of the cartridges into the library storage slots. Install all cartridges with the barcode label

facing forward and the write-protect switch at the top.

Cartridges 12-17

10 Getting Started

Cartridge Locations

Cartridges 2-11

Mailbox or cartridge 1

Note

The design of the six rear slots and the Mailbox slot prevents
you from incorrectly installing the cartridges. When powered-on,
the Scalar 218FC senses the orientation of each cartridge
installed in the 11 front slots. The library will sound the error
alarm and display a message on the LCD warning of any
incorrectly installed cartridges in these slots.

Install Cleaning Cartridge (Optional)

If your backup software is capable of scheduling and performing a drive cleaning cycle automatically, you
may want to dedicate a cartridge storage slot to a cleaning cartridge. After using all cleaning cycles, remove
the cleaning cartridge and install a new one. Refer to Chapter 5: Operations and Maintenance, section
Cleaning the Drive Head, for information on determining when a new cleaning cartridge is needed.

Close and Lock the Sliding Access Panel or
Scalar

1. On the desktop Scalar 218FC, close the sliding access panel by sliding it forward.

2. Insert the key into the front panel lock and turn ½-turn clockwise to lock the sliding access panel in

place.

3. Remove the key from the lock.

4. On the rack-mount Scalar 218FC, slide the Scalar back into the rack until the slam-lock engages.

5. Insert the key into the slam-lock and turn ½-turn clockwise to lock the Scalar into the rack.

6. Remove the key from the lock.

Preparing the Host Computer System

Power Off the Computer

1. Turn off the power switch.

Confirm and/or Install the Fibre Channel Host
Interface

Your Scalar 218FC must be connected directly to a fibre channel host bus adapter card installed in the
computer or through a fibre channel hub. Install the fibre channel interface (card or hub) before connecting
your Scalar library. Refer to the instructions supplied with your selected fibre channel interface.

Getting Started 11

Backup Software

A variety of backup and data storage software is available for use with your Scalar 218FC. Special backup
software should not be required to operate with the fibre channel interface since the same SCSI commands
are simply sent over the fibre channel interface to the target device. Please check with ADIC Sales or
Customer Assistance if you have a question on the compatibility of a particular software package.

Now you are ready to connect your Scalar 218FC to your host computer. Follow the instructions provided in
the next chapter.

12 Getting Started

Chapter

Connecting the Scalar 218FC Library

This Chapter …

❐ provides instructions for physically connecting your Scalar 218FC to your host

system.

❐ steps you through the final phase of the installation process.

13

Installing the Interface Cables

Follow the steps on the following pages to connect your Scalar 218FC to your host computer and the Fibre
Channel bus. This involves installing cables onto the connectors at the rear of the Scalar 218FC. See the
section titled: Rear Panel Indicators, Switches and Connectors in Chapter 4 Equipment Description for an
illustration showing the positions of the connectors on the rear panel of the Scalar 218FC.

Fibre Channel Connection

Your Scalar 218FC provides support for Multi-Mode Fibre at 1.0625 Gbaud using dual SC connectors:

1. Connect the 3-meter, 50-micron, non-OFC cable (supplied with your Scalar 218FC) between the SC

connectors on the Host Bus Adapter (HBA) installed in your host computer or to a fibre channel hub,
and the SC connectors on the rear of the Scalar 218FC. The connectors are keyed to prevent improper
installation of the cable.

Fibre Channel Interface Serial Port

The modular jack on the rear panel of your Scalar 218FC provides an RS-232 connection that can be used to
configure the fibre channel subsystem, monitor diagnostic status, or update the firmware. To connect the
serial cable:

1. Make sure that power is off to the Scalar 218FC.

2. Connect the serial cable plug into the serial connector of the host computer and the modular plug to the

serial port connector of the Scalar 218FC.

10Base-T Ethernet Connection

Your Scalar 218FC supports Ethernet connectivity to provide enhanced configuration capabilities. All
functions available through the Fibre Channel Interface Serial Port are available through Ethernet. For
example, if you are going to download upgraded firmware using the serial port, you will need to have a copy
of the firmware on the host computer hard drive or on a diskette before beginning the procedure. Using
Ethernet, however, you can log into a BBS or a world-wide web site and download firmware directly to the
Scalar 218FC. If you plan to use the Ethernet capability:

1. Connect an Ethernet cable between your network and the Ethernet connector on the rear panel of the

Scalar 218FC.

Setting the SCSI IDs

Your Scalar 218FC consists of three SCSI devices; the two DLT drives and the library robotics. Each SCSI
device in your Scalar 218FC must be set to a unique ID. The ID for the robotics is set by selecting it through
the Operator Panel, Off-Line Mode, Configuration Menu, Set SCSI ID option (see sub-subsection titled: Set

SCSI ID, subsection Configuration Menu, section Off-Line Mode Menus in Chapter 4 Equipment
Description). Set each drive ID by selecting the appropriate ID number on the switch located on the back of

14 Connecting the Scalar 218FC Library

the drive assembly. Access the switches by opening the Scalar 218FC fibre channel subsystem cover on the
rear panel as shown in the following illustration:

1. Loosen the two thumbscrews that secure the right side of the cover to the rear panel by turning each of

them counter-clock-wise until the internal spring pushes the screw away from the mounting hole.

Some details not shown for clarity

Drive SCSI ID Switches

Thumbscrews

Drive SCSI ID Switches

Connecting the Scalar 218FC Library 15

Powering on the System

❐ Plug the power cord into the back of your Scalar 218FC.
❐ Plug the power cord from the Scalar 218FC into a grounded electrical outlet.

Use caution when plugging the power cord into an electrical outlet.
Hazardous voltages are present in the sockets of the outlet.

❐ Plug the power cord from your host computer into a grounded electrical outlet.
❐ Turn on power to your Scalar 218FC.
❐ Turn on power to the host computer.

The following illustration shows the Operator Panel LCD message displayed when your Scalar 218FC has
completed the boot and initialization process.

Notes

With the factory default conditions unchanged, your Scalar

218FC will sign-on as a Scalar 218.

Your Scalar 218FC displays its current internal temperature

(in degrees centigrade). Whenever the internal temperature
meets or exceeds 40º C, an alarm will sound and the
“**HIGH TEMP ALARM**” message will appear on the LCD.
The alarm will quit and the message will be removed from the
LCD when the temperature falls below 40º C.

16 Connecting the Scalar 218FC Library

Chapter

Configuring the Fibre Channel
Subsystem

This Chapter …

❐ provides instructions for configuring the fibre channel subsystem of your

Scalar 218FC.

❐ steps you through the final phase of the installation process.

17

Configuring Your Communications Terminal

The fibre channel subsystem of your Scalar 218FC includes an embedded high-performance 32-bit
microprocessor with its own firmware located in Flash EEPROM. The Configuration Program, part of this
firmware, allows you to configure the subsystem, monitor subsystem diagnostic results, and download new
subsystem firmware. For information on configuring the robotics subsystem of your Scalar 218FC, refer to
section titled: Off-Line Mode Menus in Chapter 4 Equipment Description.

This manual and the Configuration Program make references to the “FCR 100” in discussions on fibre
channel configuration, monitoring of diagnostic results, and firmware downloading procedures. In these
instances, “Scalar 218FC fibre channel subsystem” and “FCR 100” are interchangeable.

To configure the fibre channel subsystem of your Scalar 218FC, to monitor diagnostic results or to download
new subsystem firmware, you need to use a host computer application that supports the X-modem data
transfer protocol. The following example uses the HyperTerminal application included in Windows NT 4.0.
Other applications may use different procedures and com ports, but notice that the baud rate, number of data
bits, number of stop bits, whether parity is enabled and what type of flow control to use must be set for your
serial communications port as given in this example.

1. Select Programs from the Start Menu by clicking on the Start Button.

2. Select Accessories from the Programs menu.

3. Select HyperTerminal from the Accessories menu.

4. Click on the Hypertrm icon in the HyperTerminal program group.

5. A new HyperTerminal window appears with a dialog box for you to enter

a name for your hyperterminal and to select an icon to represent the
Hyperterminal in future sessions.

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6. For this example we will name our Hyperterminal FCR 100 and select the Dial-in icon:

7. Click on OK. Now the Phone Number dialog box appears.

You do not have to enter a phone number, since you will be connecting directly through your serial port.

8. From the Connect using: pull-down menu, select the communications port assigned to your serial

port.

Note

This example uses COM2 for the serial port. You may use any
serial port that supports baud rates of at least 9600 bits per
second.

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9. Click on OK. The Com PORT Properties dialog box appears:

Set your port settings to those shown in this dialog box:

Bits per second (baud rate)

Data bits

Parity

Stop bits

Flow control

9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200

8

None

1

None

10. Click on OK.

11. Repeatedly press ENTER on the host computer until the Configuration Program main menu appears in

the command prompt area of HyperTerminal; The Build Level is the firmware level of the fibre channel
subsystem:

ADIC FCR100/CP4100 Fibre Channel/SCSI Router Configuration
Build Level: a9802

1) Perform Configuration

2) Do a Trace Dump

3) Reboot

4) Download a New Revision of the Firmware
Command >

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