Sun StorEdge™ L25 Tape Library
and
Sun StorEdge™ L100 Tape Library
User’s Guide
6423016-01
Ver. 1, Rel. 1
Sun StorEdge™ L25 Tape Library and Sun StorEdge™ L100 Tape Library User’s Guide, 6423016-01, Ver. 1,
Rel. 1, June 2002, Made in USA.
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Contents
Preface xiii
Chapter 1 Overview 1
Library Capacity.....................................................................................1
L25 Library........................................................................................1
L100 Library......................................................................................1
SCSI Configuration.................................................................................2
Library Scalability ..................................................................................2
Library Features......................................................................................5
Front Panel........................................................................................5
Internal Layout.................................................................................9
Back Panel .......................................................................................11
Chapter 2 Basic Operations 13
Introduction...........................................................................................14
Main Screen.....................................................................................14
GUI Buttons ....................................................................................17
GUI Icons.........................................................................................18
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Using the Quick View Menu Screen..................................................19
Accessing the Quick View Menu Screen ....................................20
Viewing Library Information .......................................................20
Viewing Tape Drive Information ................................................22
Viewing Inventory Information...................................................23
Turning Drive Power On or Off (Quick View Menu Screen).. 24
Moving Tape Cartridges......................................................................26
Using the Mailbox ................................................................................30
Viewing Mailbox Status ................................................................31
Importing and Exporting Cartridges ..........................................31
Configuring the Mailbox...............................................................37
Removing the Magazines ....................................................................38
Removing a Magazine from an L25 ............................................38
Removing a Magazine from an L100 ..........................................41
Viewing Statistics..................................................................................45
Accessing the Statistics Menu Screen..........................................45
Viewing Library Statistics.............................................................47
Viewing Drive Statistics................................................................48
Viewing the SCSI History .............................................................49
Viewing the Stack Configuration .......................................................50
Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration 53
Accessing the Configuration Screen ..................................................53
Setting the Library ID...........................................................................55
Changing a Tape Drive ID ..................................................................56
Changing the Terminator Power Setting ..........................................58
Changing the Emulation Setting ........................................................59
Changing the Sync Negotiation Setting ............................................60
Changing the Wide Negotiation Setting ...........................................61
Changing the Serialization Setting.....................................................62
Changing the Short Labels Setting.....................................................63
Changing the Illumination Setting.....................................................64
Changing the Off-Line Time Setting..................................................65
Changing the Barcode Scanner Setting .............................................66
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Changing the Baud Rate Setting ........................................................67
Setting the Time....................................................................................67
Setting the Date.....................................................................................68
Changing the Import/Export Setting................................................69
Changing the Auto-Clean Setting ......................................................72
Changing the Ignore Host Lock Setting............................................73
Changing the Auto-Import Option....................................................74
Chapter 4 Performing Maintenance Operations 77
Accessing the Maintenance Screen ....................................................77
Cleaning a Tape Drive .........................................................................79
Turning Drive Power On or Off (Maintenance Screen)..................81
Adjusting the Contrast.........................................................................83
Chapter 5 Running Diagnostic Programs 85
Accessing the Diagnostics Menu Screen...........................................85
Running the Barcode Scanner Test ....................................................87
Running the Move Medium Test .......................................................89
Running the Move Location Test .......................................................92
Running the Display Test....................................................................95
Chapter 6 Running the Demonstration Programs 97
Accessing the Demo Programs Screen .............................................. 97
Running the Confidence Test Program............................................. 98
Running the Demo 1 Program............................................................99
Running the Demo 2 Program..........................................................100
Running the Demo 3 Program..........................................................101
Running the Demo 4 Program..........................................................102
Running the Demo 5 Program..........................................................103
Running the Demo 6 Program..........................................................104
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Appendix A Specifications 105
Physical Specifications.......................................................................106
Performance Specifications ...............................................................107
Reliability Specifications....................................................................108
Tape Drive Specifications..................................................................109
Environmental Specifications ...........................................................109
Appendix B Fault Symptom Code (FSC) Dictionary 111
Appendix C DLTtape Cartridge Maintenance 159
Handling DLTtape Cartridges..........................................................159
Visual Inspection of DLTtape Cartridges .......................................160
When To Visually Inspect a DLTtape Cartridge .....................160
Visual Inspection Procedure.......................................................161
Appendix D Regulatory Statements 165
Glossary 171
Index 173
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Figures
Figure 1 L25 Front Panel ...................................................................6
Figure 2 L100 Front Panel .................................................................7
Figure 3 L25 Internal Layout ............................................................9
Figure 4 L100 Internal Layout ........................................................ 10
Figure 5 L25 Back Panel...................................................................11
Figure 6 L100 Back Panel................................................................. 12
Figure 7 Sample Main Screen, Stand-alone L25........................... 15
Figure 8 Sample Main Screen, L25 in a
Multiple Library Stack .....................................................16
Figure 9 L100 Library Levels .......................................................... 16
Figure 10 Sample Main Screen, L100...............................................17
Figure 11 Using the GUI Buttons .....................................................17
Figure 12 Quick View Menu Screen ................................................20
Figure 13 Sample Library Information Screen...............................21
Figure 14 Sample Drive Information Screen ..................................22
Figure 15 Sample Inventory Screen .................................................23
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Figures
Figure 16 Sample Drive Power Screen ............................................24
Figure 17 Sample Drive Power Screen ............................................25
Figure 18 Menu Screen ......................................................................26
Figure 19 Sample Move Cartridge FROM Screen..........................27
Figure 20 Sample Move Cartridge TO Screen................................28
Figure 21 Sample Confirm Move Cartridge Screen.......................29
Figure 22 Sample Mailbox Screen ....................................................30
Figure 23 Mailbox - OPEN Screen....................................................32
Figure 24 Sample Release Magazines Screen .................................39
Figure 25 Magazine Release Button.................................................40
Figure 26 Release Magazines Screen ...............................................41
Figure 27 Removing the Level 2 Left Magazine ............................43
Figure 28 Pressing the Release Latch...............................................44
Figure 29 Removing the Level 1 Left Magazine ............................44
Figure 30 Service Menu Screen.........................................................46
Figure 31 Statistics Menu Screen......................................................46
Figure 32 Sample Library Statistics Screen.....................................47
Figure 33 Sample Drive Statistics Screen ........................................48
Figure 34 Sample SCSI History Screen............................................49
Figure 35 Sample Stack Configuration Screen ...............................51
Figure 36 Menu Screen ......................................................................54
Figure 37 Configuration Screen........................................................54
Figure 38 L100 Drive Numbering ....................................................56
Figure 39 Service Menu Screen.........................................................78
Figure 40 Maintenance Screen..........................................................78
Figure 41 Select Cleaning Cartridge Screen....................................79
Figure 42 Select Tape Drive Screen..................................................80
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Figures
Figure 43 Sample Drive Power Screen ............................................ 81
Figure 44 Drive Power Screen ..........................................................82
Figure 45 Adjust Contrast Screen..................................................... 83
Figure 46 Service Menu Screen.........................................................86
Figure 47 Diagnostics Menu Screen.................................................86
Figure 48 Diags: General Screen.......................................................87
Figure 49 Diag: Barcode Screen........................................................88
Figure 50 Sample Move Cartridge FROM Screen..........................89
Figure 51 Move Cartridge TO Screen..............................................90
Figure 52 Sample Confirm Move Cartridge Screen ......................91
Figure 53 Diag: Move Medium Screen............................................91
Figure 54 Diag: Move-Location Screen ...........................................93
Figure 55 Diag: Move Location Screen............................................94
Figure 56 Demo Programs Screen....................................................98
Figure 57 Location of the Reel Locks and the Hub......................161
Figure 58 Opening the Tape Cartridge Door ...............................162
Figure 59 Write Protect Switch.......................................................163
Figure 60 Declaration of Conformity, L25 ....................................169
Figure 61 Declaration of Conformity, L100 ..................................170
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Figures
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Tables
Table 1 Capacity, L25 Multiple Library Stack .............................. 3
Table 2 Capacity, L100 Multiple Library Stack ............................ 4
Table 3 Front Panel Features...........................................................8
Table 4 GUI Icons ...........................................................................18
Table 5 Import/Export Settings.................................................... 70
Table 6 Unit Dimensions/Weight..............................................106
Table 7 Capacities.........................................................................106
Table 8 Performance Specifications ...........................................107
Table 9 Library Performance....................................................... 108
Table 10 Reliability Specifications................................................108
Table 11 Tape Drive Specifications .............................................. 109
Table 12 Power................................................................................109
Table 13 Climate .............................................................................109
Table 14 Compliance and Certification .......................................110
Table 15 Fault Symptom Codes....................................................111
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Ta bl e s
xii Sun StorEdge™ L25 Tape Library and Sun StorEdge™ L100 Tape Library User’s Guide
Preface
This document describes the Sun StorEdge™ L25 Tape Library and
the Sun StorEdge™ L100 Tape Library. Hereafter in this document,
these libraries are referred to as the L25 and the L100, respectively.
Audience
Purpose
Document
Organization
Sun StorEdge™ L25 Tape Library and Sun StorEdge™ L100 Tape Library User’s Guide xiii
This document is written for operators of the L25 and L100
libraries.
This document explains how to use the L25 and L100 libraries.
This document is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, Overview
L100 libraries.
• Chapter 2, Basic Operations
and explains how to use them to perform basic library
operations such as moving tape cartridges within the library,
removing the tape cartridge magazines, and viewing library
information.
, provides an overview of the L25 and
, introduces the library GUI screens
Preface
• Chapter 3, Changing the Library Configuration, explains how
to change the library configuration using the GUI
Configuration screen.
• Chapter 4, Performing Maintenance Operations
, explains how
to perform library maintenance operations using the GUI
Maintenance screen.
• Chapter 5, Running Diagnostic Programs
, explains how to use
the library’s built in diagnostic programs.
• Chapter 6, Running the Demonstration Programs
, explains
how to run the library demonstration programs.
• Appendix A, Specifications
, lists the specifications for the L25
and L100 libraries.
• Appendix B, Fault Symptom Code (FSC) Dictionary
, lists the
fault symptom codes (FSCs) for the L25 and L100 libraries.
• Appendix C, DLTtape Cartridge Maintenance
, provides
guideline for handling DLT cartridges and visually inspecting
them if necessary.
• Appendix D, Regulatory Statements
, provides regulatory
information for the L25 and L100 libraries.
This document concludes with a glossary and a detailed index.
Notational
Conventions
This document uses the following conventions:
Note: Notes emphasize important information related to the
main topic.
Tech Tip: Tech Tips provide technical information that may be
helpful in performing the procedure.
Caution: Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment
and are included to prevent damage to equipment.
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Preface
Warning: Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal
safety and are included to prevent injury.
This manual uses the following:
• Right side of the library — Refers to the right side as you face
the component being described.
• Left side of the library — Refers to the left side as you face the
component being described.
Related
Documents
Documents related to the L25 and L100 libraries are shown below.
L25 and L100 Documentation 0
Document No. Title Description
6421029 Sun StorEdge™ L25 Tape
Library Unpacking
Instructions
6423014 Sun StorEdge™ L100
Tape Library Unpacking
Instructions
6423015 Sun StorEdge™ L25 Tape
Library and Sun
StorEdge™ L100 Tape
Library Installation Guide
This document explains
how to remove the L25
library from the
shipping carton.
This document explains
how to remove the L100
library from the
shipping carton.
This document explains
how to install an L25 or
L100 library.
Sun StorEdge™ L25 Tape Library and Sun StorEdge™ L100 Tape Library User’s Guide xv
Preface
Document No. Title Description
6421031 Sun StorEdge™ L25 Tape
Library Regulatory
Statements
6423018 Sun StorEdge™ L100
Tape Library Regulatory
Statements
This document provides
regulatory information
for the L25 library.
This document provides
regulatory information
for the L100 library.
Refer to the appropriate product manuals for information about
your tape drive and cartridges.
SCSI-2 Specification 0
The SCSI-2 communications specification is the proposed
American National Standard for information systems, dated
March 9, 1990. Copies may be obtained from:
Global Engineering Documents
15 Inverness Way, East
Englewood, CO 80112
(800) 854-7179 or (303) 397-2740
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Chapter 1
Overview 1
This chapter provides an overview of the L25 and L100 libraries
and their features.
Library Capacity 1
L25 Library 1
L100 Library 1
Sun StorEdge™ L25 Tape Library and Sun StorEdge™ L100 Tape Library User’s Guide 1
The L25 library can contain up to two tape drives and up to 21
DLT/SDLT cartridges or 25 LTO cartridges. The cartridges are
stored in two independently removable cartridge magazines and
one fixed cartridge slot.
The L100 library can contain:
• Up to five tape drives and up to 84 DLT/SDLT cartridges or
100 LTO cartridges
• Six tape drives and up to 73 DLT/SDLT cartridges or 87 LTO
cartridges
Chapter 1 Overview
SCSI Configuration
The cartridges are stored in up to eight independently removable
cartridge magazines and up to four fixed cartridge slots.
SCSI Configuration 1
The L25 and L100 library modules come configured for HVD SCSI.
One SCSI bus is provided for the library robotics and for each tape
drive installed. These SCSI buses are SCSI-2 fast/wide (8/16 bit).
Library Scalability 1
The L25 and L100 library modules can be used as stand-alone
libraries, or can be combined with other L25 and L100 library
modules and a StackLink mechanism in a standard 19-inch rack to
form a larger library system (called a multiple library stack). The
multiple library stack appears as a single large capacity library to
the host.
The StackLink mechanism connects the library modules in the
multiple library stack and transports cartridges from module to
module. Each tape drive has access to all the tape cartridges in the
stack.
Once the StackLink mechanism is installed in the rack, you can add
library modules simply by sliding them into place and making the
necessary electrical connections.
Table 1
you can create using L25 library modules. Table 2
capacities of all the sizes of multiple library stack you can create
using L100 library modules. You can obtain different capacities by
combining L25 and L100 library modules in a multiple library
stack.
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lists the capacities of all the sizes of multiple library stack
lists the
Table 1 Capacity, L25
Multiple Library Stack
Chapter 1 Overview
Library Scalability
# of
*
# of L25
Library
Modules
Max.
# of
Tape
Drives
Cartridges
DLT/
SDLT LTO DLT SD LT LTO
1 2 21 25 .8 TB native, up
to 1.6 TB
compressed
2 4 42 50 1.6 TB native, up
to 3.2 TB
compressed
3 6 63 75 2.4 TB native, up
to 4.8 TB
compressed
4 8 84 100 3.2 TB native, up
to 6.4 TB
compressed
5 10 105 125 4 TB native, up
to 8 TB
compressed
Capacity
*
2.2 TB native, up
to 4.4 TB
compressed
4.4 TB native, up
to 8.8 TB
compressed
6.6 TB native, up
to 13.2 TB
compressed
8.8 TB native, up
to 17.6 TB
compressed
11.0 TB native,
up to 22.0 TB
compressed
2.4 TB native, up
to 4.8 TB
compressed
4.8 TB native, up
to 9.6 TB
compressed
7.2 TB native, up
to 14.4 TB
compressed
9.6 TB native, up
to 19.2 TB
compressed
12.0 TB native,
up to 24.0 TB
compressed
6 12 126 150 4.8 TB native, up
to 9.6 TB
compressed
7 14 147 175 5.6 TB native, up
to 11.2 TB
compressed
Sun StorEdge™ L25 Tape Library and Sun StorEdge™ L100 Tape Library User’s Guide 3
13.2 TB native,
up to 26.4 TB
compressed
15.4 TB native,
up to 30.8 TB
compressed
14.4 TB native,
up to 28.8 TB
compressed
16.8 TB native,
up to 33.6 TB
compressed
Chapter 1 Overview
Library Scalability
# of
*
# of L25
Library
Modules
Max.
# of
Tape
Drives
Cartridges
DLT/
SDLT LTO DLT SD LT LTO
8 16 168 200 6.4 TB native, up
to 12.8 TB
compressed
9 18 189 225 7.2 TB native, up
to 14.4 TB
compressed
Capacity
17.6 TB native,
up to 35.2 TB
compressed
19.8 TB native,
up to 39.6 TB
compressed
*
19.2 TB native,
up to 38.4 TB
compressed
21.6 TB native,
up to 43.2 TB
compressed
* The values in the # of Cartridges and Capacity columns assume that all the magazines are
fully populated with data cartridges, and that the fixed cartridge slots are populated with
cleaning cartridges.
Table 2 Capacity,
L100 Multiple Library
Stack
# of
L100
Library
Modules
# of
Tape
Drives
Max. # of
Cartridges
DLT/
SDLT LTO DLT SD LT LTO
*
Capacity
*
1 0-5 84 100 3.2 TB native, up
to 6.4 TB
compressed
6 73 87 2.8 TB native, up
to 5.6 TB
compressed
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8.8 TB native, up
to 17.6 TB
compressed
7.7 TB native, up
to 15.4 TB
compressed
9.6 TB native, up
to 19.2 TB
compressed
8.4 TB native, up
to 16.8 TB
compressed
Chapter 1 Overview
Library Features
Max. # of
# of
L100
Library
Modules
2 0-10 168 200 6.4 TB native, up
* The values in the # of Cartridges and Capacity columns assume that all the magazines are
fully populated with data cartridges, and that the fixed cartridge slots are populated with
cleaning cartridges.
# of
Tape
Drives
11 157 187 6 TB native, up
12 146 174 5.6 TB native, up
Cartridges
DLT/
SDLT LTO DLT SD LT LTO
*
to 12.8 TB
compressed
to 12 TB
compressed
to 11.2 TB
compressed
Capacity
17.6 TB native,
up to 35.2 TB
compressed
16.5 TB native,
up to 33 TB
compressed
15.4 TB native,
up to 30.8 TB
compressed
*
19.2 TB native,
up to 38.4 TB
compressed
18 TB native, up
to 36 TB
compressed
16.8 TB native,
up to 33.6 TB
compressed
Library Features 1
Front Panel 1
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Figure 1
Figure 2
These features are described in table 3
illustrates the features of the L25 library front panel.
illustrates the features of the L100 library front panel.
.
Chapter 1 Overview
Library Features
Figure 1 L25 Front
Panel
Viewing window
GUI
Left magazine access door
Left magazine door
button
Operator control panel
GUI
Right
magazine
access door
Right magazine
door button
GUI
Green
LED
Red
LED
buttons
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Figure 2 L100 Front
Panel
Chapter 1 Overview
Library Features
Top left magazine access door (door 1)
Magazine door button
Bottom left magazine access door (door 2)
Magazine door button
Operator control panel
GUI
GUI
Viewing window
Magazine door
button
Right magazine
access door
Red
LED
GUI
buttons
Green
LED
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Chapter 1 Overview
Library Features
Table 3 Front Panel
Features
Feature Description
Operator
control panel
The operator control panel consists of the following elements:
•Graphical user
interface (GUI)
The GUI displays library status information and allows
you to access the library menus. These menus allow you to
view or change the library settings, run demonstration
programs, or run diagnostic tests.
The GUI is discussed in detail in this book.
•Five GUI
buttons
Use these buttons in combination with the GUI to scroll
through screens and select options or commands. The
functionality of these buttons changes depending on the
currently displayed GUI screen.
• Magazine
door buttons
Pressing these buttons opens the magazine doors, if the
magazines have already been released using the
option on the GUI (see Removing the Magazines
page 38).
• Light emitting
diode (LED)
indicators
The operator control panel has two LED indicators:
• The green LED lights when the library is fully
operational and ready to accept host commands. It
flashes while the library is transitioning from a READY
state to a NOT READY state. The library will not be
READY during power-on self-tests, when magazines
are being released, or during access to certain menu
items.
Mags
on
• The red LED lights when there is a library error.
• Both LEDs flash when there is a library fault that
requires operator attention.
Magazine
These doors protect the data cartridge magazines.
access doors
Viewing
window
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This window allows you to view the library robotics while the library is
operating.
Chapter 1 Overview
Library Features
Internal Layout 1
Figure 3 L25 Internal
Layout
Figure 3
illustrates the internal layout of an L25 library. Figure 4
illustrates the internal layout of an L100 library.
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Library Features
Figure 4 L100 Internal
Layout
Level 1 left
magazine*
Level 2 left
magazine*
Level 3 left
magazine*
rary shown w
Level 1
tape drive 1
ron
Robotic
hand
ezel an
oors remove
Level 1
tape drive 2
Level 1 right
magazine
Level 2 right
magazine
Level 3 right
magazine
Level 4 left
magazine*
*There is a fixed slot
behind each left
magazine.
Level 2
tape drive 1
Level 3
tape drive 1
Level 3
tape drive 2
Level 2
tape drive 2
Level 4 right
magazine
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Chapter 1 Overview
Di
t
Library Features
Each cartridge magazine holds 10 DLT/SDLT cartridges or 12 LTO
cartridges. The bins in the left magazines are numbered from 1
through 10 (or 12 in LTO libraries) from front to back. The bins in
the right magazines are numbered from 1 through 10 (or 12 in LTO
libraries) from back to front.
The L25 has one fixed cartridge slot behind the left magazine. The
L100 has four fixed cartridge slots, one behind each left magazine.
The fixed cartridge slots can be used as additional data cartridge
bins, or can be used to hold cleaning tapes, which can be moved to
a tape drive when cleaning is required.
A bar code reader is attached to the library’s robotic hand. This bar
code reader automatically identifies the cartridges in the library, if
the cartridges are fitted with acceptable bar code labels.
Back Panel 1
Figure 5 L25 Back
Panel
Figure 5
illustrates the back panel of the L25 library. Figure 6
illustrates the back panel of the L100 library.
Power inlet
Vents
Power switch
Power supply
Tape drive 2 Tape drive 1
Vent Vent
Interlibrary
agnostics por
control
SCSI
SCSISCSISCSI
StackLink
motor drive
Electronics
module
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Chapter 1 Overview
Interlib
lDi
t
Library Features
Figure 6 L100 Back
Panel
Vents
Vent
SCSI
Vents
SCSI
Vent
Vents
Tape
drive
Tape
drive
rary contro
Tape
drive
Tape
drive
agnostics por
Electronics
module
SCSI
StackLink
motor
drive
Vents
Power
switch
Power
inlets
SCSI
Tape
drive
Tape
drive
12 Sun StorEdge™ L25 Tape Library and Sun StorEdge™ L100 Tape Library User’s Guide
Power
outlets
Vents
Power
inlet
Power
switch
Chapter 2
Basic Operations 2
This chapter introduces the library GUI screens and explains how
to use them to perform the following basic library operations:
• Viewing library information (see Using the Quick View Menu
Screen on page 19)
• Moving tape cartridges within the library (see Moving Tape
Cartridges on page 26)
• Using the mailbox (see Using the Mailbox
• Removing the tape cartridge magazines (see Removing the
Magazines on page 38)
• View library, drive and SCSI statistics (see Viewing Statistics
page 45)
• Viewing the configuration of the entire library and stack, if the
library is part of a multiple library stack (see Viewing the Stack
Configuration on page 50)
Sun StorEdge™ L25 Tape Library and Sun StorEdge™ L100 Tape Library User’s Guide 13
on page 30
on
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Introduction
Introduction 2
Before using the GUI to perform library functions, familiarize
yourself with the:
• Main screen
• GUI buttons
•GUI icons
Main Screen 2
The first screen the GUI displays after library initialization is the
main screen. This screen displays library status and provides
inventory information for the cartridge magazines, the fixed
slot(s), the drives, and the robotic hand. It also provides access to
the library menus. It updates in real time as cartridges move
within the library.
The main screen appears somewhat different depending on
whether the library is an:
• L25 stand-alone library
• L25 library in a multiple library stack
• L100 library
If the library is a stand-alone L25, the main screen appears as
shown in figure 7
.
14 Sun StorEdge™ L25 Tape Library and Sun StorEdge™ L100 Tape Library User’s Guide
Figure 7 Sample Main
Screen, Stand-alone
L25
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Introduction
If the library is an L25 and is part of a multiple library stack, the
main screen displays the level of the L25 module and provides an
additional button, the
Stack button (see figure 8).
Note: In a multiple library stack, each L25 library module is
considered one “level” of the library. Each L100 library
module is considered four levels of the library (see
figure 9
). Levels are numbered from top to bottom,
starting with 1.
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Right
Left
Introduction
Figure 8 Sample Main
Screen, L25 in a
Multiple Library Stack
If the library is an L100, the first main screen provides a Level
button and displays information about the top level of the L100
(see figure 9
levels within the L100, press the
and figure 10). To view main screens for the other
Level button.
Figure 9 L100 Library
Levels
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
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magazines
magazines
Figure 10 Sample
Main Screen, L100
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Introduction
GUI Buttons 2
Figure 11 Using the
GUI Buttons
At the bottom of each GUI screen are up to five button labels.
These labels indicate the functions of the five push buttons below
the GUI. To select a function, press the push button directly below
the button label on the GUI screen (see figure 11
To select this
function,
press this
button:
).
Button
labels
Push
buttons
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Introduction
GUI Icons 2
Table 4 GUI Icons
Table 4
explains the meaning of each of the GUI icons.
Icon Meaning
No tape present
Tape loading
Tape unloading
Tape unloaded
Tape idle
Tape rewin d i n g
Locating data
Reading data
Writing data
Power on
!
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Drive fault
Tape is write-protected
Drive needs cleaning
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Icon Meaning
Slot empty
Slot occupied
Slot occupied - no label or bad bar code
1 slot mailbox - NOT SCSI import/export element
Mailbox slot and SCSI import/export element
Using the Quick View Menu Screen 2
The
Quick View Menu screen allows you to view information about
the library, drives, and inventory without placing the library in a
NOT READY state.
Note:
The Quick View Menu screen allows you to view the
current library configuration only; you cannot make any
changes to the configuration.
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Using the Quick View Menu Screen
Accessing the Quick View Menu Screen
Figure 12 Quick View
Menu Screen
Viewing Library Information
To access the
screen. The GUI displays the
2
figure 12
To view library information using the
2
1 Access the Quick View Menu screen (see Accessing the Quick
Quick View Menu screen, press Quickview on the main
Quick View Menu screen (see
).
Quick View Menu screen:
View Menu Screen).
2 Press Library.
The GUI displays the
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Library Information screen (see figure 13).
Figure 13 Sample
Library Information
Screen
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Using the Quick View Menu Screen
The Library Information screen displays the following
information about the library:
• Model
• Code version
• Boot version
• Serial number
•SCSI board type
•SCSI ID
• SCSI vendor ID
• SCSI product ID
• SCSI product revision
3 When you are finished viewing library information, press Back
to return to the
Quick View Menu screen.
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Viewing Tape Drive Information
Figure 14 Sample
Drive Information
Screen
To view tape drive information using the
2
1 Access the Quick View Menu screen (see Accessing the Quick
Quick View Menu screen:
View Menu Screen).
2 Press Drive.
The GUI displays the
Drive Information screen (see figure 14).
The Drive Information screen displays the following
information about each drive installed in the library module:
•Drive type
•SCSI ID
• Serial number
• Code revision
Note: If the library is an L100, this screen displays a Level
button. Pressing this button displays drive
information for each library level within the L100.
3 When you are finished viewing drive information, press Back
to return to the
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Quick View Menu screen.
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Using the Quick View Menu Screen
Viewing Inventory Information
Figure 15 Sample
Inventory Screen
To view inventory information using the
2
1 Access the Quick View Menu screen (see Accessing the Quick
Quick View Menu screen:
View Menu Screen on page 20).
2 Press Inventory.
The GUI displays the
Inventory screen (see figure 15).
The Inventory screen provides a graphical representation of the
library inventory.
Note: If the library is an L25 in a multiple library stack or an
L100, this screen displays a
Level button. Pressing
this button displays inventory information for other
library levels.
3 When you are finished viewing inventory information, press
Back to return to the Quick View Menu screen.
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The
Turning Drive Power On or Off (Quick View Menu Screen)
2
Drive Power option allows you to turn drive power on or off
from the GUI. Use this option to turn off drive power when you are
hot-swapping a tape drive.
Note: This option is available on both the Quick View Menu
Turning Drive Power On or Off in an L25 Library 2
To turn drive power on or off in an L25 library:
1 Access the Quick View Menu screen (see Accessing the Quick
View Menu Screen on page 20).
2 Press Drv Pwr.
screen and the
on the
Maintenance screen, refer to Turning Drive Power
Maintenance screen. To access this option
On or Off (Maintenance Screen) on page 81.
Figure 16 Sample
Drive Power Screen
The GUI displays the
3 Press the button that corresponds to the drive you wish to
power on or off:
Drive Power screen (see figure 16).
Drive 1 or Drive 2.
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The GUI displays the currently selected setting in the tape
drive box at the top of the screen.
4 Press Apply to save the change and return to the Quick View
Menu
screen.
Figure 17 Sample
Drive Power Screen
To return to the
power state of the drive, press
Turning Drive Power On or Off in an L100 Library 2
Quick View Menu screen without changing the
Cancel.
To turn drive power on or off in an L100 library:
1 Access the Quick View Menu screen (see Accessing the Quick
View Menu Screen on page 20).
2 Press Drv Pwr.
The GUI displays the
Drive Power screen (see figure 17).
3 Press the Up or Down buttons to highlight the drive you wish to
power on or off.
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4 Press Select.
The drive power setting is highlighted.
5 Press the Up or Down buttons to change the current setting.
6 When the desired setting is displayed, press Select.
To exit this screen without changing the drive power setting,
press
Cancel.
7 Press Back to save the change and return to the Quick View
Menu
screen.
Moving Tape Cartridges 2
To move tape cartridges within the library:
1 On the main screen, press Menu.
The GUI displays the
Figure 18 Menu
Screen
2 Press Move.
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Menu screen (see figure 18).
Figure 19 Sample
Move Cartridge FROM
Screen
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Moving Tape Cartridges
The GUI displays the Move Cartridge FROM screen (see
figure 19
). A flashing arrow indicates the currently selected
source element.
3 If the library is an L25 in a multiple library stack or an L100,
press the
Level button to select the level where the desired
source element is located.
4 Press the Up and Down buttons to select the source element of
the cartridge.
5 When the flashing arrow is next to the desired source element,
press
Select.
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Figure 20 Sample
Move Cartridge TO
Screen
The GUI displays the Move Cartridge TO screen (see figure 20).
A flashing arrow indicates the currently selected destination
element.
6 If the library is an L25 in a multiple library stack or an L100,
press the
Level button to select the level where the desired
destination element is located.
7 Press the Up and Down buttons to select the destination
element.
8 When the flashing arrow is next to the desired destination
element, press
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Select.
Figure 21 Sample
Confirm Move
Cartridge Screen
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Moving Tape Cartridges
The GUI displays the Confirm Move Cartridge screen (see
figure 21
9 Verify that the GUI displays the correct source and destination
elements, then press
).
Confirm.
To cancel the cartridge move, press
The GUI displays the message
Cancel.
Moving cartridge... Please wait.
After the cartridge move is complete, the GUI displays the
Move Cartridge FROM screen again.
10 Press Back to return to the Menu screen.
11 Press Main to return to the main screen.
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Using the Mailbox
Using the Mailbox 2
Figure 22 Sample
Mailbox Screen
Using the
Mailbox screen, you can:
• View mailbox status
• Import and export cartridges
• Change the size of the mailbox by changing the setting of the
Import/Export option
To access the
GUI displays the
Mailbox screen, press Mailbox on the main screen. The
Mailbox screen (see figure 22).
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Viewing Mailbox Status
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The
Mailbox screen displays the following information:
2
• The current setting of the
Import/Export option (see Changing
the Import/Export Setting on page 69 for more information
about the available settings)
• Whether the mailbox is open or closed
• Whether the mailbox is occupied
• The bar code number of the cartridge, if the mailbox is
occupied
Note: If the Import/Export option is set to None, the Mailbox
screen does not display any “Status” or “Tape”
information.
If the
Import/Export option is set to 10-Slot (or
12-Slot for LTO), the Mailbox screen does not
display any “Status: Occupied” or “Tape”
information.
Using the Mailbox
Importing and Exporting Cartridges
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The procedure for importing and exporting cartridges varies
depending on the setting of the
2
Changing the Import/Export Setting
• To import and export cartridges when the
is set to manual access port (
Import/Export option (see
on page 69).
Import/Export option
MAP), see Importing a Cartridge in
MAP Mode and Exporting a Cartridge in MAP Mode.
• To import and export cartridges when the
is set to
10-Slot (or 12-Slot in LTO libraries), see Importing
Import/Export option
Cartridges in 10-Slot or 12-Slot Mode and Exporting Cartridges
in 10-Slot or 12-Slot Mode.
• To import and export cartridges when the
is set to
1-Slot, see Importing a Cartridge in 1-Slot Mode and
Exporting a Cartridge in 1-Slot Mode
Import/Export option
.
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Using the Mailbox
Importing a Cartridge in MAP Mode 2
To import a cartridge in MAP mode:
1 On the main screen, press Mailbox.
Figure 23 Mailbox OPEN Screen
The GUI displays the
2 Press Open.
The GUI displays the
3 Press the white button next to the top left magazine access door
Mailbox screen (see figure 22).
Mailbox - OPEN screen (see figure 23).
and open the door.
4 Pull the magazine forward until it stops.
5 Remove the data cartridge (if any) from the mailbox.
6 Insert the cartridge you wish to import into the mailbox.
7 Reinsert the magazine into the library.
8 Close the magazine access door.
9 On the Mailbox - OPEN screen, press Re-Lock.
The library locks the magazine access door and inventories the
mailbox.
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10 Use the Move command on the Mailbox screen to move the
imported cartridge to another data element.
11 If you removed a data cartridge from the mailbox, replace it:
a Repeat steps 1 through 4 to open the mailbox again.
b Reinsert the data cartridge you removed in step 5 into the
mailbox.
c Reinsert the magazine into the library.
d Close the magazine access door.
e On the Mailbox screen, press Re-Lock.
The magazine access door locks.
Exporting a Cartridge in MAP Mode 2
To export a cartridge in MAP mode:
1 If there is currently a data cartridge in the mailbox, remove it:
a On the main screen, press Mailbox.
The GUI displays the
b Press Open.
The GUI displays the
c Press the white button next to the top left magazine access
Mailbox screen (see figure 22).
Mailbox - OPEN screen (see figure 23).
door and open the door.
d Pull the magazine forward until it stops.
e Remove the data cartridge from the mailbox.
f Reinsert the magazine into the library.
g Close the magazine access door.
h On the Mailbox - OPEN screen, press Re-Lock.
The library locks the magazine access door and inventories the
mailbox.
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2 Use the Move command on the Mailbox screen to move the
cartridge you wish to export to the mailbox.
3 Repeat steps 1a through 1d to open the mailbox again.
4 Remove the exported cartridge from the mailbox.
5 Reinsert the data cartridge you removed in step 1e (if any) into
the mailbox.
6 Reinsert the magazine into the library.
7 Close the magazine access door.
8 On the Mailbox - OPEN screen, press Re-Lock.
The library locks the magazine access door and inventories the
mailbox.
Importing Cartridges in 10-Slot or 12-Slot Mode 2
To import cartridges in 10-slot or 12-slot mode:
1 On the main screen, press Mailbox.
The GUI displays the
2 Press Open.
The GUI displays the
3 Press the white button next to the top left magazine access door
Mailbox screen (see figure 22).
Mailbox - OPEN screen (see figure 23).
and open the door.
4 Pull the magazine out of the library.
5 Insert the cartridges you wish to import into the magazine.
6 Reinsert the magazine into the library.
7 Close the magazine access door.
8 On the Mailbox - OPEN screen, press Re-Lock.
The library locks the magazine access door and the cartridges
are moved under control of the host software to the desired
locations.
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Using the Mailbox
Exporting Cartridges in 10-Slot or 12-Slot Mode 2
To export cartridges in 10-slot or 12-slot mode:
1 Use the backup software to export cartridges to the top left
magazine.
2 On the main screen, press Mailbox.
The GUI displays the
3 Press Open.
The GUI displays the
4 Press the white button next to the top left magazine access door
Mailbox screen (see figure 22).
Mailbox - OPEN screen (see figure 23).
and open the door.
5 Pull the magazine out of the library.
6 Remove the cartridges from the magazine.
7 Reinsert the magazine into the library.
8 Close the magazine access door.
9 On the Mailbox - OPEN screen, press Re-Lock.
The library locks the magazine access door.
Importing a Cartridge in 1-Slot Mode 2
To import a cartridge in 1-slot mode:
1 On the main screen, press Mailbox.
The GUI displays the
Mailbox screen (see figure 22).
2 Press Open.
The GUI displays the
3 Press the white button next to the top left magazine access door
Mailbox - OPEN screen (see figure 23).
and open the door.
4 Pull the magazine forward until it stops.
5 Insert the cartridge you wish to import into the mailbox.
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6 Reinsert the magazine into the library.
7 Close the magazine access door.
8 On the Mailbox - OPEN screen, press Re-Lock.
The library locks the magazine access door and the cartridge is
moved under control of the host software to the desired
location.
Exporting a Cartridge in 1-Slot Mode 2
To export a cartridge in 1-slot mode:
1 Use the backup software to export cartridges to the first slot of
the top left magazine.
2 On the main screen, press Mailbox.
The GUI displays the
3 Press Open.
The GUI displays the
4 Press the white button next to the top left magazine access door
Mailbox screen (see figure 22).
Mailbox - OPEN screen (see figure 23).
and open the door.
5 Pull the magazine forward until it stops.
6 Remove the exported cartridge from the magazine.
7 Reinsert the magazine into the library.
8 Close the magazine access door.
9 On the Mailbox - OPEN screen, press Re-Lock.
The library locks the magazine access door.
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Configuring the Mailbox
By default, the
2
setting:
1 On the main screen, press Mailbox.
The GUI displays the
2 On the Mailbox screen, press Config.
The GUI displays the
Export
3 Use the Up and Down buttons to select the desired Import/
Export setting. The available settings are
10-Slot (or 12-Slot in LTO libraries), and MAP.
Note: The default setting is MAP.
Import/Export option is set to MAP. To change this
Mailbox screen (see figure 22).
Configuration screen, with the Import/
option highlighted.
None, 1-Slot,
For more information about these settings, see
Changing the Import/Export Setting
4 Press Select.
5 Press Main to return to the main screen.
on page 69.
Caution: If you do not return to the main screen after
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Note: You must reboot the library before this setting will
take effect.
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Removing the Magazines
Removing the Magazines 2
To remove a magazine from an L25 library, see Removing a
Magazine from an L25.
To remove a magazine from an L100 library, see Removing a
Magazine from an L100.
Removing a Magazine from an L25
The method for removing the magazines differs depending on
whether the L25 library is powered up or down:
2
• To remove a magazine from the L25 library when it is powered
up, see Removing a Magazine when the L25 Library is
Powered Up.
• To remove a magazine from the L25 library when it is powered
down, see Removing a Magazine when the L25 Library is
Powered Down.
Removing a Magazine when the L25 Library is Powered Up 2
The magazines are locked in place during normal library
operation. To remove one of these magazines, you must first
release the magazine using the GUI.
To remove the left or right magazine when the L25 library is
powered up:
1 On the main screen, press Mags.
The GUI displays the
Release Magazines screen (see figure 24).
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Figure 24 Sample
Release Magazines
Screen
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2 Press the button corresponding to the magazine you want to
release:
• To release both magazines, press
• To release the left magazine, press
• To release the right magazine, press
Both.
Left.
Right.
The GUI indicates that the magazine or magazines have been
released.
3 Press the white button next to the desired magazine access
door and open the door.
4 Grasp the handle at the front of the magazine and pull it
forward and out of the library.
5 When you are finished adding or removing cartridges from the
magazine, replace it in the library and close the magazine door.
6 On the Release Magazines screen, press Re-Lock.
The library locks the magazine access doors and inventories
the magazines. When the inventory is complete, the GUI
displays the main screen.
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Removing a Magazine when the L25 Library is Powered Down 2
To remove a magazine when the library is powered down:
1 Look through the viewing window and verify that all
cartridges are fully seated either in a magazine slot or in the
robotic hand.
Caution: You can damage the library severely if you try to
remove a magazine when one of the data
cartridges is not fully seated.
2 Press the white button next to the magazine access door.
The magazine access door opens.
3 To remove the left magazine:
a Using a slender object such as a pen, press and hold the
magazine release button (see figure 25
).
Figure 25 Magazine
Release Button
b Grasp the handle at the front of the left magazine and slide
it forward and out of the library.
Magazine
release
button
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4 To remove the right magazine, grasp the handle at the front of
the magazine and slide it forward and out of the library.
Removing a Magazine from an L100
Figure 26 Release
Magazines Screen
The method for removing the magazines differs depending on
whether the L100 library is powered up or down:
2
• To remove a magazine from the L100 library when it is
powered up, see Removing a Magazine when the L100 Library
is Powered Up.
• To remove a magazine from the L100 library when it is
powered down, see Removing a Magazine when the L100
Library is Powered Down.
Removing a Magazine when the L100 Library is Powered Up 2
The magazines are locked in place during normal library
operation. To remove one of these magazines, you must first
release the magazine using the GUI.
To remove a magazine when the library is powered up:
1 On the main screen, press Mags.
The GUI displays the
Release Magazines screen (see figure 26).
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2 Press the button corresponding to the magazine access door
you want to open:
• To release the top left magazine access door, press
• To release both left magazine access doors, press
• To release the right magazine access door, press
• To release all the magazine access doors, press
3 Press the white button next to the desired magazine access
1.
1&2.
3.
All.
door and open the door.
Note: If you are opening the bottom left magazine access
door, open the top left magazine access door first.
4 Grasp the handle at the front of the desired magazine and pull
it forward and out of the library.
5 When you are finished adding or removing cartridges from the
magazine, replace it in the library and close the magazine
access door.
6 On the Release Magazines screen, press Re-Lock.
The library locks the magazine access doors and inventories
the magazines. When the inventory is complete, the GUI
displays the main screen.
Removing a Magazine when the L100 Library is Powered Down 2
To remove a magazine when the library is powered down:
1 Look through the viewing window and verify that all
cartridges are fully seated either in a magazine slot or in the
robotic hand.
Caution: You can damage the library severely if you try to
remove a magazine when one of the data
cartridges is not fully seated.
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2 To remove the level 1 left magazine:
a Press the white button next to the top left magazine access
door and open the door.
b Grasp the handle at the front of the level 1 left magazine
and pull it forward until it stops.
Note: Depending on the setting of the Import/Export option,
you may only be able to pull out the top left
magazine far enough to access the first magazine slot.
c If the magazine stops after the first slot, perform steps 2d
through 2
d Press the white button next to the bottom left magazine
h to remove it.
access door and open the door.
e Remove the level 2 left magazine (see figure 27).
Figure 27 Removing
the Level 2 Left
Magazine
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Figure 28 Pressing
the Release Latch
f Reach into the library underneath the level 1 left magazine
and press up on the release latch (see figure 28
Release latch
).
g While holding the release latch, pull the level 1 left
magazine forward and out of the library (see figure 29
Figure 29 Removing
the Level 1 Left
Magazine
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h Reinsert the level 2 left magazine into the library and close
the bottom left magazine access door.
3 To remove any other magazine:
a Press the white button next to the desired magazine access
door.
Note: If you are opening the bottom left magazine access
door, open the top left magazine access door first.
The magazine access door opens.
b Grasp the handle at the front of the desired magazine and
slide it forward and out of the library.
Viewing Statistics 2
Accessing the Statistics Menu Screen
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This section explains how to view library, drive, and SCSI statistics
using the
To access the
1 On the main screen, press Menu.
2
2 Press Service.
Statistics Menu screen.
Statistics Menu screen:
The GUI displays the
The GUI displays the
Menu screen.
Service Menu screen (see figure 30).
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Viewing Statistics
Figure 30 Service
Menu Screen
3 Press Stats.
Figure 31 Statistics
Menu Screen
The GUI displays the
Statistics Menu screen (see figure 31).
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Viewing Library Statistics
Figure 32 Sample
Library Statistics
Screen
To view library statistics:
2
1 Access the Statistics Menu screen (see Accessing the Statistics
Menu Screen).
2 On the Statistics Menu screen, press Library.
The GUI displays the
Library Statistics screen (see figure 32).
This screen lists the following library statistics:
•Power On Hours
• Slot Fetches Good
•Slot Fetches Bad
• Slot Stows Good
•Slot Stows Bad
•Barcode Retries
• Magazine Inserts
•X Axis Distance
•Y Axis Distance
•Z Axis Distance
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•Theta Distance
•Picker Distance
•Elevator Distance
3 Press the Up and Down buttons to scroll through the list.
4 When you have finished viewing the library statistics, press
Back to return to the Statistics Menu screen, or press Main to
return to the main screen.
Viewing Drive Statistics
Figure 33 Sample
Drive Statistics Screen
To view drive statistics:
2
1 Access the Statistics Menu screen (see Accessing the Statistics
Menu Screen).
2 On the Statistics Menu screen, press Drive.
The GUI displays the
Drive Statistics screen (see figure 33).
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This screen lists the following drive statistics:
• Drive Fetches Good
•Drive Fetches Bad
• Drive Stows Good
•Drive Stows Bad
3 When you have finished viewing the drive statistics, press
Back to return to the Statistics Menu screen, or press Main to
return to the main screen.
Viewing the SCSI History
Figure 34 Sample
SCSI History Screen
To view a list of the SCSI commands run on the library:
2
1 Access the Statistics Menu screen (see Accessing the Statistics
Menu Screen).
2 On the Statistics Menu screen, press SCSI.
The GUI displays the
SCSI History screen (see figure 34).
This screen lists SCSI commands by date and time.
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3 Press the Up and Down buttons to scroll through the list.
4 When you have finished viewing the SCSI history, press Back
to return to the
Statistics Menu screen, or press Main to return to
the main screen.
Viewing the Stack Configuration 2
If the library module is part of a multiple library stack, you can
view the configuration of the entire stack using the
Configuration
screen.
Stack
To access the
• On an L25 library, press
• On an L100 library, press
Stack button appears at the lower right corner of the screen.
Press
The GUI displays the
Stack Configuration screen:
Stack on the main screen.
Level on the main screen until the
Stack.
Stack Configuration screen (see figure 35).
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Figure 35 Sample
Stack Configuration
Screen
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Stack levels
installed
Available stack
levels
= Drive installed
= Drive not installed
= Drive disabled
= Magazine installed
= Magazine not installed
This screen displays the:
• Maximum size of the library (this depends on the length of the
StackLink installed)
• Number of library modules installed in the stack
• Number, location, and SCSI IDs of the tape drives installed
• Number and location of the tape cartridge magazines installed
When you are finished viewing the
press
Main to return to the main screen.
Stack Configuration screen,
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Viewing the Stack Configuration
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Chapter 3
Changing the Library Configuration 3
This chapter explains how to change the library configuration
using the GUI
Accessing the Configuration Screen 3
Configuration screen.
To access the
1 On the main screen, press Menu.
The GUI displays the Menu screen (see figure 36).
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Configuration screen:
Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Accessing the Configuration Screen
Figure 36 Menu
Screen
2 Press Config.
Figure 37
Configuration Screen
The GUI displays the
Configuration screen (see figure 37).
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Setting the Library ID
Setting the Library ID 3
By default the library SCSI ID is set to 0. To change the library SCSI
ID setting:
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Configuration Screen).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Library ID is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired SCSI ID.
Available settings are
5 Press Select.
0 through 15.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution: If you do not return to the main screen after
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Note: You must reboot the library before this setting will
take effect.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing a Tape Drive ID
Changing a Tape Drive ID 3
By default, the L25 tape drive SCSI IDs are set as follows:
•Drive 1 ID = 1
•Drive 2 ID = 2
The L100 tape drive SCSI IDs are set as follows:
•Drive 1 ID = 1
•Drive 2 ID = 2
•Drive 3 ID = 3
•Drive 4 ID = 4
•Drive 5 ID = 15
•Drive 6 ID = 14
Figure 38 L100 Drive
Numbering
Figure 38
illustrates the drive numbering scheme for the L100.
Drive 1 (default
SCSI ID = 1)
Drive 2 (default
SCSI ID = 2)
Drive 3 (default
SCSI ID = 3)
Drive 4 (default
SCSI ID = 4)
Drive 5 (default
SCSI ID = 15)
Drive 6 (default
SCSI ID = 14)
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing a Tape Drive ID
To change a tape drive SCSI ID:
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Configuration Screen).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until the desired drive ID (for
example,
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired SCSI ID.
Available settings are
Disabled.
Caution: Set the drive SCSI ID to Disabled only if the
Drive 1 ID) is highlighted.
0 through 9, A through F, and
drive is not installed in the library.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 If desired, repeat steps 2 through 5 to set the SCSI ID for
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
another tape drive.
7 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution: If you do not return to the main screen after
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Note: You must reboot the library before this setting will
take effect.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Terminator Power Setting
Changing the Terminator Power Setting 3
Ter mina tor Powe r option controls whether the library robotics
The
provide terminator power.
To enable or disable robotics terminator power:
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Configuration Screen).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Termina tor Power is
highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Terminato r
setting. Available settings are Enabled and Disabled.
Power
Note: The default setting is Enabled.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution: If you do not return to the main screen after
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Note: You must reboot the library before this setting will
take effect.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Emulation Setting
Changing the Emulation Setting 3
Emulation option allows you to set the library to act as either a
The
Quantum ATL library or an M4 Data library.
To set the emulation:
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Emulation is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Emulation
setting. The available settings are
M4 Data.
Note: The default setting for the L25 is M4 Data; the default
setting for the L100 is
ATL M2500, ATL 1500, and
ATL M2500.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution: If you do not return to the main screen after
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Note: You must reboot the library before this setting will
take effect.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Sync Negotiation Setting
Changing the Sync Negotiation Setting 3
Sync Negotiation option controls whether the library robotics
The
negotiates synchronous data transfer mode. Normally, this
negotiation is performed by the host.
Note: This option does not enable or disable synchronous data
transfers; it only controls the ability of the library to
negotiate for such transfers.
To enable or disable
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Sync Negotiation:
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Sync Negotiation is
highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Sync
Negotiation
Disabled.
Note: The default setting is Enabled.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution: If you do not return to the main screen after
setting. The available settings are Enabled and
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Wide Negotiation Setting
Changing the Wide Negotiation Setting 3
Wide Negotiation option controls whether the library robotics
The
negotiates wide data transfer mode. Normally, this negotiation is
performed by the host.
Note: This option does not enable or disable wide data
transfers; it only controls the ability of the library to
negotiate for such transfers.
To enable or disable
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Wide Negotiation:
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Wide Negotiation is
highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Wide
Negotiation
Disabled.
Note: The default setting is Enabled.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution: If you do not return to the main screen after
setting. The available settings are Enabled and
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Serialization Setting
Changing the Serialization Setting 3
Serialization option controls how the library returns the tape
The
drive serial number when a
Read Element Status is requested.
When
Serialization is set to On, the tape drive serial number is
returned in a format compatible with Quantum ATL Prism
products. When
Serialization is set to Off, the tape drive serial
number is returned in a vendor unique format. This setting is only
valid when
Changing the Emulation Setting
Emulation is set to ATL M2500 or ATL 1500 (see
on page 59).
To enable or disable drive serialization:
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Serialization is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Serialization
setting. The available settings are
Note: The default setting is Disabled.
5 Press Select.
Enabled and Disabled.
To return to the Configuration screen without changing the
option setting, press
Cancel.
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution: If you do not return to the main screen after
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Short Labels Setting
Changing the Short Labels Setting 3
Short Labels option controls how many bar code label
The
characters are returned when the host issues a
Status
•
•
command. When Short Labels is set to:
Off, all of the bar code label characters are returned
On, only the first six characters of the bar code label are
returned
Read Element
To enable or disable
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Short Labels:
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Short Labels is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Short Labels
setting. The available settings are
Note: The default setting is Disabled.
5 Press Select.
6 To return to the Configuration screen without changing the
option setting, press
7 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution: If you do not return to the main screen after
Cancel.
Enabled and Disabled.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Illumination Setting
Changing the Illumination Setting 3
Illumination option allows you to turn the interior illumination
The
of the library on or off. This illumination allows you to view the
robotics easily through the viewing window.
To enable or disable
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Illumination:
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Illumination is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Illumination
setting. The available settings are
Note: The default setting is Enabled.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution: If you do not return to the main screen after
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
Enabled and Disabled.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Off-Line Time Setting
Changing the Off-Line Time Setting 3
When you access the
Menu screen using the GUI, the library
becomes NOT READY and will not respond to any SCSI
commands issued. If you leave the library unattended in menu
mode, the library goes back to a READY state after a pre-set
time-out, controlled by the
Off-Line Time option. You can set this
time-out to any value from 1 to 99 minutes, or turn it off.
To set the
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Off-Line Time:
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Off-Line Time is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Off-Line Time
setting. The available settings are
Note: The default setting is Disabled.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
1 through 99 and Disabled.
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution: If you do not return to the main screen after
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Barcode Scanner Setting
Changing the Barcode Scanner Setting 3
Barcode Scanner option controls whether the bar code scanner
The
is enabled or disabled. When the scanner is enabled, the library
attempts to detect a bar code on all tape cartridge labels. If the
correct bar code labels are not used, or if some cartridges are not
labeled, scanning time may be greatly increased. Therefore, it is
recommended that you disable the
do not intend to use compatible bar code labels.
Barcode Scanner option if you
To enable or disable the
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Barcode Scanner option:
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Barcode Scanner is
highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Barcode
Scanner
Disabled.
Note: The default setting is Enabled.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution: If you do not return to the main screen after
setting. The available settings are Enabled and
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Note: You must reboot the library before this setting will
take effect.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Baud Rate Setting
Changing the Baud Rate Setting 3
Baud Rate option controls the baud rate setting of the serial
The
diagnostics port. You can set the baud rate to any standard rate
between 1200 baud and 38400 baud.
To set the
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Baud Rate:
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Baud Rate is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Baud Rate
setting. The available settings are
2400, and 1200.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution: If you do not return to the main screen after
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
38400, 19200, 9600, 4800,
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Setting the Time 3
To set the time:
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Time is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Setting the Date
The hour setting is highlighted.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the correct hour setting.
5 Press Select.
The minute setting is highlighted.
6 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the correct minute setting.
7 Press Select.
The seconds setting is highlighted.
8 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the correct seconds
setting.
9 Press Select.
10 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution: If you do not return to the main screen after
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Setting the Date 3
To set the date:
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Date is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
The day setting is highlighted.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the correct day of the
month.
5 Press Select.
The month setting is highlighted.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Import/Export Setting
6 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the correct month.
7 Press Select.
The year setting is highlighted.
8 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the correct year.
9 Press Select.
10 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution: If you do not return to the main screen after
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Changing the Import/Export Setting 3
The
Import/Export option controls whether the host recognizes the
slots of the top left magazine as import/export elements or as
storage elements:
• Import/export elements are used to move cartridges in and out
of the library under host control. Because these elements are
used exclusively for importing and exporting cartridges, they
are left empty during normal library operation, reducing the
storage capacity of the library.
• Storage elements are used to store data cartridges. Using
storage elements to import and export cartridges can be risky
since these operations are not controlled by the host.
Table 5
describes each of the possible settings for the Import/Export
option.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Import/Export Setting
Table 5 Import/Export
Settings
Import/Export
Setting Description
MAP
When manual access port (MAP) is selected, you can
use the first slot in the top left magazine to import
and export cartridges from the library. The host
views the MAP as a storage element; therefore, after
using the MAP to import a cartridge, you must
replace the data cartridge that was originally stored
there.
For information about importing and exporting
cartridges when
Cartridge in MAP Mode on page 32 and Exporting a
Cartridge in MAP Mode on page 33.
10-Slot (or
12-Slot in
LTO libraries)
When this setting is selected, all slots in the top left
magazine are configured as import/export elements.
They cannot be used for storage.
For more information about importing and exporting
cartridges when
see Importing Cartridges in 10-Slot or 12-Slot Mode
on page 34 and Exporting Cartridges in 10-Slot or
12-Slot Mode on page 35.
MAP is selected, see Importing a
10-Slot (or 12-Slot) is selected,
1-Slot
When this setting is selected, the first slot in the top
left magazine is configured as an import/export
element. It cannot be used for storage.
For more information about importing and exporting
cartridges when
1-Slot is selected, see Importing a
Cartridge in 1-Slot Mode on page 35 and Exporting a
Cartridge in 1-Slot Mode on page 36.
None
When this setting is selected, the top left magazine is
used as a 10- or 12-cartridge storage element and
behaves in exactly the same way as the other
magazines.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Import/Export Setting
To select the Import/Export setting:
Caution: Changing this setting may cause the host(s) to fail to
recognize the library. If you change this setting, be
aware that you will have to reconfigure your backup
software for the new library configuration.
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Import/Export is
highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Import/Export
setting. The available settings are
12-Slot in LTO libraries), and MAP.
Note: The default setting is MAP.
None, 1-Slot, 10-Slot (or
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution: If you do not return to the main screen after
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Note: You must reboot the library before this setting will
take effect.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Auto-Clean Setting
Changing the Auto-Clean Setting 3
To enable or disable
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Auto-Clean:
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Auto-Clean is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Auto-Clean
setting. The available settings are
Note: The default setting is Disabled.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution: If you do not return to the main screen after
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
Enabled or Disabled.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Note: You must reboot the library before this setting will
take effect.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Ignore Host Lock Setting
Changing the Ignore Host Lock Setting 3
Ignore Host Lock option controls whether the library can
The
release the mailbox when the host has issued a SCSI command to
lock the media:
• Enabling this option allows you to release the mailbox even
when the host has issued a SCSI command to lock the media.
• Disabling this option causes the library to display an error
message when you try to release the mailbox when the host has
locked the media.
To change the
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Ignore Host Lock setting:
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Ignore Host Lock is
highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Ignore Host
Lock
setting. The available settings are Enabled or Disabled.
Note: The default setting is Disabled.
5 Press Select.
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution: If you do not return to the main screen after
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Note: You must reboot the library before this setting will
take effect.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Auto-Import Option
Changing the Auto-Import Option 3
Auto-Import option controls how cartridges are moved from
The
the import/export slots of the mailbox to the magazine slots:
• Enabling this option causes the library to move any cartridges
in the import/export slots to the first (lowest element address)
free magazine slots automatically. The move is performed
automatically (without need for host commands) at both
power-up and whenever the import/export magazine is
inserted.
• Disabling this option removes the above capability; the host
software must issue SCSI commands to move cartridges from
the import/export slots to the required magazine slots.
To cha n g e the
1 Access the Configuration screen (see Accessing the
Auto-Import setting:
Configuration Screen on page 53).
2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Auto-Import is highlighted.
3 Press Select.
4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Auto-Import
setting. The available settings are
Note: The default setting is Disabled.
Enabled or Disabled.
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5 Press Select.
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Changing the Auto-Import Option
To return to the
option setting, press
6 Press Main to return to the main screen.
Caution: If you do not return to the main screen after
Configuration screen without changing the
Cancel.
changing this setting, your change will not be
saved to NVRAM.
Note: You must reboot the library before this setting will
take effect.
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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration
Changing the Auto-Import Option
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Chapter 4
Performing Maintenance Operations 4
This chapter explains how to perform library maintenance
operations using the
Accessing the Maintenance Screen 4
Maintenance screen.
To access the
1 On the main screen, press Menu.
The GUI displays the Menu screen.
2 Press Service.
The GUI displays the Service Menu screen (see figure 39).
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Maintenance screen:
Chapter 4 Performing Maintenance Operations
Accessing the Maintenance Screen
Figure 39 Service
Menu Screen
3 Press Maint.
Figure 40 Maintenanc
e Screen
The GUI displays the
Maintenance screen (see figure 40).
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Chapter 4 Performing Maintenance Operations
Cleaning a Tape Drive
Cleaning a Tape Drive 4
To clean a tape drive:
1 Access the Maintenance screen (see Accessing the Maintenance
Screen).
2 Press Clean.
Figure 41 Select
Cleaning Cartridge
Screen
The GUI displays the
figure 41
). A flashing arrow indicates the currently selected
Select Cleaning Cartridge screen (see
source element.
3 If the library is an L25 in a multiple library stack or an L100,
press the
Level button to select the level where the cleaning
cartridge is located.
4 Press the Up and Down buttons to select the source element that
contains the cleaning cartridge.
5 When the flashing arrow is next to the source element that
contains the cleaning cartridge, press
Select.
The GUI displays the Select Tape Drive screen (see figure 42). A
flashing arrow indicates the currently selected drive.
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Cleaning a Tape Drive
Figure 42 Select Tape
Drive Screen
6 If the library is an L25 in a multiple library stack or an L100,
press the
Level button to select the level where the drive that
requires cleaning is located.
7 Press Drive 1 or Drive 2.
To cancel the operation, press
8 Press Select.
The GUI displays the message
cleaning is done, the GUI displays the
Cartridge
9 Press Back to return to the Maintenance screen.
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screen again.
Cancel.
Cleaning in progress. When the
Select Cleaning
Chapter 4 Performing Maintenance Operations
Turning Drive Power On or Off (Maintenance Screen)
Turning Drive Power On or Off (Maintenance Screen)4
Drive Power option allows you to turn drive power on or off
The
from the GUI. Use this option to turn off drive power when you are
hot-swapping a tape drive.
Note: This option is available on both the Maintenance screen
and the
the
Power On or Off (Quick View Menu Screen) on page 24.
Turning Drive Power On or Off in an L25 Library 4
To turn drive power on or off in an L25 library:
1 Access the Maintenance screen (see Accessing the Maintenance
Screen on page 77).
Quick View Menu screen. To access this option on
Quick View Menu screen, refer to Turning Dri v e
Figure 43 Sample
Drive Power Screen
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2 Press Drv Pwr.
The GUI displays the
Drive Power screen (see figure 43).
Chapter 4 Performing Maintenance Operations
Turning Drive Power On or Off (Maintenance Screen)
3 Press the button that corresponds to the drive you wish to
power on or off:
The GUI displays the currently selected setting in the tape
drive box at the top of the screen.
4 Press Apply to save the change and return to the Quick View
screen.
Menu
Drive 1 or Drive 2.
Figure 44 Drive
Power Screen
To return to the
power state of the drive, press
Turning Drive Power On or Off in an L100 Library 4
Quick View Menu screen without changing the
Cancel.
To turn drive power on or off in an L100 library:
1 Access the Maintenance screen (see Accessing the Maintenance
Screen on page 77).
2 Press Drv Pwr.
The GUI displays the
Drive Power screen (see figure 44).
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Adjusting the Contrast
3 Press the Up or Down buttons to highlight the drive you wish to
power on or off.
4 Press Select.
The drive power setting is highlighted.
5 Press the Up or Down buttons to change the current setting.
6 When the desired setting is displayed, press Select.
7 Press Back to save the change and return to the Maintenance
screen.
Adjusting the Contrast 4
To adjust the contrast of the GUI:
1 Access the Maintenance screen (see Accessing the Maintenance
Screen on page 77).
Figure 45 Adjust
Contrast Screen
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2 Press Contrast.
The GUI displays the
Adjust Contrast screen (see figure 45).
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Adjusting the Contrast
3 Press Increase or Decrease to adjust the contrast as desired.
4 When the desired contrast is selected, press Select.
To return to the
contrast, press
Maintenance screen without changing the
Cancel.
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