ValueLoader™
DLT VS80/DLT VS160
Tape Autoloader
User Manual
6326704-02 A01
ValueLoader DLT VS80/DLT VS160 Tape Autoloader User Manual, 6326704-02 A01, February 2004
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Contents
Preface xi
Chapter 1 Installing the ValueLoader 1
Section Overview ............................................................................................... 1
Installation Overview........................................................................................2
Understanding ValueLoader Features............................................................ 2
Bar Code Reader ......................................................................................... 3
SCSI Requirements .....................................................................................3
Product Overview....................................................................................... 4
Choosing a Location ..........................................................................................6
Unpacking the ValueLoader ............................................................................7
Identifying ValueLoader Components........................................................... 8
Accessories................................................................................................... 8
Installing the ValueLoader into a Rack........................................................... 9
Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables ....................................................... 12
Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection ..................................... 14
Installing the Device Drivers................................................................... 15
Chapter 2 Operating the ValueLoader 19
Section Overview ............................................................................................. 19
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Operator’s Panel Overview.............................................................................20
LED Indicators...........................................................................................22
Operator’s Panel Control Buttons...........................................................23
Understanding the Menu Structure...............................................................24
Using Cartridges...............................................................................................25
Importing Cartridges................................................................................25
Exporting Cartridges ................................................................................26
Loading Cartridges ...................................................................................27
Unloading Cartridges...............................................................................28
Write-Protecting Cartridges ....................................................................29
Maintaining Cartridges ............................................................................29
Cleaning the Tape Drive..................................................................................30
Creating an Inventory of Cartridges .............................................................32
Chapter 3 ValueLoader Administration 33
Section Overview..............................................................................................33
Configuring the ValueLoader.........................................................................33
Resetting the ValueLoader.......................................................................34
Changing the SCSI ID...............................................................................34
ValueLoader Operating Modes...............................................................36
Updating Firmware..........................................................................................38
Using SCSI..................................................................................................38
Running the ValueLoader System Test.........................................................39
Retrieving Information About the ValueLoader .........................................39
Cycle Count................................................................................................39
View Event Log .........................................................................................40
Firmware Revision....................................................................................40
Chapter 4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 43
Section Overview..............................................................................................43
Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 44
Installation Problems................................................................................44
Removing Stuck Cartridges............................................................................52
ValueLoader Error Codes ...............................................................................56
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Appendix A Technical Specifications 61
Physical Specifications .................................................................................... 61
Appendix B Customer Support 65
Information Needed for Support................................................................... 65
Backup Software Support ............................................................................... 66
Appendix C Regulatory Statements 67
UL and CUL Listing ........................................................................................ 67
CE Compliance................................................................................................. 67
Electromagnetic Compatibility............................................................... 67
Safety (Low Voltage Directive)............................................................... 68
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................ 68
Industry Canada (Digital Apparatus)........................................................... 69
Manufacturer Declaration............................................................................... 69
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Figures
Figure 1 Front Panel Controls .................................................................... 4
Figure 2 Back Panel Overview ................................................................... 5
Figure 3 Accessories .................................................................................... 8
Figure 4 Rack Kit Components .................................................................. 9
Figure 5 Installing Mounting Brackets (Left Side Shown) ................... 10
Figure 6 Installing Rails on Rack (Left Side Shown)............................. 11
Figure 7 Sliding the ValueLoader into the Rack Slot, Securing
Mounting Bracket....................................................................... 12
Figure 8 Attaching SCSI and Power Cables...........................................13
Figure 9 Operator’s Panel—Drive Empty .............................................. 20
Figure 10 Operator’s Panel—Drive Loaded............................................. 21
Figure 11 Operator’s Panel Menu Structure ............................................ 24
Figure 12 Importing a Cartridge................................................................ 26
Figure 13 Exporting a Cartridge ................................................................ 27
Figure 14 Write-Protecting a Cartridge .................................................... 29
Figure 15 Removing Mounting Brackets (Left Side Shown) ................. 53
Figure 16 Pull Cartridge Release Lever .................................................... 54
Figure 17 Installing the Carrier.................................................................. 55
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Figures
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Tables
Table 1 Location Criteria........................................................................... 6
Table 2 LEDs ............................................................................................. 22
Table 3 Control Buttons........................................................................... 23
Table 4 Troubleshooting......................................................................... 46
Table 5 Error Codes ................................................................................. 57
Table 6 Physical Specifications............................................................... 61
Table 7 ValueLoader Specifications....................................................... 62
Table 8 ValueLoader Environmental Specifications ........................... 62
Table 9 Tape Drive Specifications..........................................................63
Table 10 Media Specifications.................................................................. 64
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Preface
This chapter describes the ValueLoader User Manual’s audience,
purpose, organization, document conventions, and product safety.
Audience This user manual is designed and written for end users and field service
engineers.
Purpose The purpose of this manual is to provide end users with the following
information:
• ValueLoader™ DLT VS80/DLT VS160 description and specifications.
• ValueLoader installation and configuration
• Tape cartridge description and general overview
• ValueLoader operation
• Troubleshooting
• Customer-replaceable components
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Document
Organization
This manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1,
Installing the ValueLoader - This chapter describes
features, accessories, and installation tasks.
• Chapter 2,
Operating the ValueLoader - This chapter describes the
front panel menu structure, menu tree, and drive and tape
operations.
• Chapter 3,
ValueLoader Administration - This chapter describes how
to configure , upgrade firmware, and retrieve ValueLoader
information.
• Chapter 4,
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting - This chapter describes
how to identify and troubleshoot problems and resolve error
conditions.
• Appendix A,
Technical Specifications - This appendix describes
environmental, operational, drive, and media specifications.
• Appendix B,
Customer Support - This appendix lists information
required before calling for support.
• Appendix C,
Regulatory Statements - This appendix includes the
regulatory statements for this product.
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Notational
Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions to designate specific
elements:
Note: Notes emphasize important information related to the main
topic.
Caution: Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are
included to prevent damage to equipment.
Warning: Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety
and are included to prevent injury.
SCSI-2
Specification
The SCSI-2 communications specification is the proposed American
National Standard for information systems, dated March 9, 1990. Copies
may be obtained from:
Global Engineering Documents
15 Inverness Way, East
Englewood, CO 80112
(800) 854-7179 or (303) 397-2740
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Contact Information
This section provides contact information for worldwide customer
support.
Quantum
To order documentation for the Quantum ValueLoader or other products
contact:
Quantum
Storage Systems
P.O. Box 57100
Irvine, CA 92619-7100
(949) 856-7800
(800) 284-5101
Technical Publications 0
To comment on existing documentation, send e-mail to:
doc-comments@quantum.com
Visit the Quantum home page at: 0
http://www.Quantum.com
Customer Support 0
0
For information on support, or to access our “Frequently Asked
Questions” database, visit our Web site at
www.Quantum.com. Open the
Support tab and select the appropriate section under Tape Libraries.
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Chapter 1
1Installing the ValueLoader
Section Overview 1
This section describes the following:
• Installation Overview
• Understanding ValueLoader Features
• Choosing a Location
• Unpacking the ValueLoader
• Identifying ValueLoader Components
• Installing the ValueLoader into a Rack
• Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables
• Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection
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Chapter 1 Installing the ValueLoader
Installation Overview
Installation Overview 1
Installing the ValueLoader consists of the following steps, which are
explained in more detail later in this section.
1 Choose a location for the ValueLoader (see page 6).
2 Unpack and check the ValueLoader for shipping damage (see
page 7).
3 Identify the accessories that come with the ValueLoader (see page 8).
4 Install the ValueLoader in a computer rack or select a table or
desktop near the host server (see
unit, refer to your rack Installation Guide.
5 Shut down, turn off, and remove power from the server and all
devices attached to the server (see
6 Attach the SCSI cable to the ValueLoader and server’s SCSI host
adapter (see
7 Attach the power cable to the ValueLoader and plug in the power
cable to the nearest power outlet (see
ValueLoader on to ensure it passes the Power-on Self Test (POST).
page 12).
page 9). If installing a rack mount
page 12).
page 12). Power the
8 Set the SCSI ID for the ValueLoader (see page 14).
9 Set up the host and verify the connection (see page 14).
Understanding ValueLoader Features 1
The ValueLoader is a SCSI-2 low-voltage differential (LVD) data storage
device that incorporates a Quantum DLT VS80 or DLT VS160 tape drive,
and eight tape slots. The ValueLoader operates as a single SCSI device
with two Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs), one for the tape drive (0) and the
other for the ValueLoader robotics (1). The DLT VS80 ValueLoader uses
up to eight DLTtape™IV data cartridges, providing a maximum
formatted capacity of 640 gigabytes (GB) and a sustained data transfer
rate as high as 360 MB per minute, assuming a 2:1 compression ratio.
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Understanding ValueLoader Features
The ValueLoader DLT VS160 uses up to eight DLT VS1 data cartridges,
providing a maximum formatted capacity of 1280 GB and a sustained
data transfer rate as high as 960 MB per minute, assuming a 2:1
compression ratio.
The ValueLoader is compatible with most operating systems and
environments that support the SCSI interface, but requires either direct
support from the operating system or a compatible backup application to
take full advantage of its many features.
Bar Code Reader 1
SCSI Requirements 1
Your ValueLoader may have come equipped with an optional bar code
reader. The bar code reader is enclosed in a plastic housing that protrudes
out of the back panel of the ValueLoader, just above the SCSI connectors.
The bar code reader automatically scans each cartridge in the carousel
upon power up, after a reset, or when a
(see
Creating an Inventory of Cartridges on page 32). Beyond that, there
Re-inventory command is issued
is no user interface with the bar code reader via the front panel operator
controls or LCD screen. The information from each label is stored in
memory and available through SCSI to the computer’s operating system
or backup application upon request.
If utilizing the bar code reader, you must insert a bar code label into the
slide-in slot on the front of each cartridge. These labels must conform to
ANSI/AIM BC1-1995, Uniform Symbology Specification Code 39. A set
of bar code labels is included with the ValueLoader. Refer to
www.Quantum.com for information on obtaining additional bar code
labels.
The ValueLoader incorporates a wide SCSI-2, LVD SCSI bus. Make sure
your SCSI host adapter or controller supports these standards.
The ValueLoader can be attached to a single-ended (SE) SCSI bus, but this
is not recommended because it restricts performance. If you connect the
ValueLoader to an SE SCSI bus, or if there are SE devices attached to the
same SCSI bus, the autoloader’s performance is limited to the maximum
data transfer speed and maximum cable lengths of the SE bus. The
ValueLoader is NOT compatible with a standard differential (Diff) or
high-voltage differential (HVD) SCSI bus. The ValueLoader can be
attached to a narrow (50-pin) SCSI bus using a customer-supplied 68-pin
to 50-pin adapter that terminates the unused 18 pins. These adapters are
sometimes labeled high-byte termination.
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Understanding ValueLoader Features
Product Overview 1
Figure 1 Front Panel
Controls
1 Power switch
2 Import/Export slot
3 Front panel LEDs
4 Front panel LCD screen
5 Control keys
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Figure 2 Back Panel
Overview
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Understanding ValueLoader Features
Note: The arrows indicate the screws on the back of the unit that
need to be removed if you want to remove the cover. Three
additional screws on each side of the unit must also be
removed in order to lift the top cover.
1 68-pin SCSI connectors
2 Fan vent
3 Power connector
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Choosing a Location
Choosing a Location 1
Choose a location that meets the following criteria (see appendix A on
page 61 for more specifications):
Table 1 Location
Criteria
Requirement Description
Standalone
requirements
Rack requirements Standard 19-inch rack with 2U of clearance.
Room temperature 10-35° C (50-95° F)
Power source AC power voltage: 100-127 VAC; 200-240 VAC
Select a location that is flat, sturdy, level, and
close to a host server. Do not place the
ValueLoader on the floor or other carpeted
surface.
Caution: Do not place the ValueLoader on its
side or upside down or stack items
that weigh more than 15 kg (33 lbs)
on top of the ValueLoader.
Line frequency: 50-60 Hz
Note: Locate the AC outlet near the
ValueLoader. The AC power cable is
the product’s main AC disconnect
device and must be easily accessible at
all times.
Weight 10 kg (22 lbs)
Air quality Minimal sources of particulate contamination.
Avoid areas near frequently used doors and
walkways, stacks of supplies that collect dust,
printers, or smoke-filled rooms.
Caution: Excessive dust and debris can
damage tapes and tape drives.
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Unpacking the ValueLoader
Requirement Description
Humidity 20-80% RH
Clearance Back: Minimum of 15.4 cm (6 in)
Front: Minimum of 30.8 cm (12 in)
Sides: Minimum of 5.08 cm (2 in)
Unpacking the ValueLoader 1
Before you begin, clear a desk or table so that you can unpack the
ValueLoader. You also need to select an open 2U computer rack location
or a desktop location near the server that will be the host for the
ValueLoader.
Caution: If the room temperature you are working in differs from
the shipping or storage temperature by 15° C (30° F) or
more, let the ValueLoader acclimate to the surrounding
environment for at least 12 hours before opening the
shipping carton.
Unpack and inspect the ValueLoader for shipping damage by doing the
following:
1 Clear a table or desk so that you have room to unpack the
ValueLoader.
2 Inspect the shipping box for damage. If you notice any damage,
report it to the shipping company immediately.
3 Open the shipping box and remove the accessories package. Set the
accessories package aside for now.
4 Lift the ValueLoader and padding out of the box and place it on the
work surface, top facing up.
Caution: Placing the ValueLoader on its side, on end, or upside
down can cause permanent damage to the unit.
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Identifying ValueLoader Components
5 Carefully remove the shipping padding from the left and right sides
of the ValueLoader. Then, remove the bag from the ValueLoader.
Note: Save the packing materials in case you need to move or
ship the ValueLoader in the future.
Identifying ValueLoader Components 1
Accessories 1
Figure 3 Accessories
1 SCSI cable
2 SCSI terminator
3 Power cable
4 Quick Start Guide
5 Documentation CD
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Figure 4 Rack Kit
Components
Chapter 1 Installing the ValueLoader
Installing the ValueLoader into a Rack
Screws and clip nuts
Mounting
brackets
Mounting rails
Installing the ValueLoader into a Rack 1
The ValueLoader fits all standard 19-inch racks, taking up 2U of space. To
install the ValueLoader into a rack, you need to install the mounting
brackets on both sides of the ValueLoader and the rails in the selected
rack location.
To install the ValueLoader, follow these steps:
1 Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws near the front on each
side of the ValueLoader.
2 Using the screws you removed in step 1, secure one mounting
bracket (from the rack kit) to each side of the ValueLoader, as shown
in
figure 5.
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Figure 5 Installing
Mounting Brackets
(Left Side Shown)
3 Using the screws and clip nuts from the rackmount hardware
package, secure one rail to each side of the rack in the location in
which you plan to install the ValueLoader.
• Be sure to secure both the front and back of each rail to the rack.
The rails extend to fit a variety of rack depths.
• The correct orientation of the left rail is shown in figure 6. Repeat
for the right rail.
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Figure 6 Installing
Rails on Rack (Left
Side Shown)
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Installing the ValueLoader into a Rack
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Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables
4 Slide the ValueLoader onto the rails and secure the mounting bracket
to the rack using the screws and clip nuts from the rackmount
hardware package, as shown in
Figure 7 Sliding the
ValueLoader into the
Rack Slot, Securing
Mounting Bracket
figure 7.
Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables 1
To connect the SCSI and power cables to the ValueLoader, follow these
steps:
1 Shut down and turn off the selected server. Turn off all attached
accessory devices, such as printers and other SCSI devices. Remove
the power cables from the server and all attached accessories.
Caution: Failure to remove the power cables from these devices
could result in damage to the ValueLoader.
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2 Attach one end of the SCSI cable (included in the accessory kit) to one
of the connectors on the back panel of the ValueLoader (see
figure 8).
3 Attach the other end of the SCSI cable to the connector on the SCSI
host adapter or to the connector on the previous device on the SCSI
bus.
Note: If the supplied SCSI cable does not fit the connector on
your SCSI host adapter, you either have an incompatible
SCSI host adapter or you need to purchase a cable adapter.
Contact your service representative or your SCSI host
adapter manufacturer for information.
4 Attach the terminator to the remaining SCSI connector on the back
panel of the ValueLoader (if the ValueLoader is the last or only
device on the SCSI bus). Otherwise, attach the cable to the next device
on the SCSI bus. Make sure that the last device on the SCSI bus is
properly terminated.
5 Attach the female connector on the power cable to the power
connector on the back panel of the ValueLoader (see
figure 8).
Figure 8 Attaching
SCSI and Power
Cables
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6 Plug the power cable into the nearest properly grounded power
outlet.
Note: To disconnect all power from the ValueLoader, remove the
power cable from the outlet.
7 Plug in the host server or workstation and all attached devices.
8 Turn on the ValueLoader by setting the power switch on the front
panel to the ON position. Turn on any other devices you turned off
earlier. Check the LCD screen to make sure the ValueLoader is
receiving power. If it is not, check the power connectors and your
power source.
During the Power-On Self Test (POST), all four LEDs are illuminated
briefly, followed by just the Ready/Activity LED flashing. When the
initialization sequence is complete, the LCD screen displays the
Home screen.
9 Turn on the server.
Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection 1
If necessary, install a SCSI host adapter, software, and compatible
driver(s). Refer to the manuals for the host computer and the SCSI host
adapter for detailed instructions. In addition, follow these general
guidelines:
• When the host server is powered on, install software, and/or
driver(s) that are compatible with the ValueLoader (see
Device Drivers on page 15). Software compatibility information is
available at www.Quantum.com. Most backup software packages
require an additional module to communicate with the ValueLoader
robotics.
• If the host server is connected to a network, check with the system
administrator before turning off power.
• Use proper procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). Use
wrist-grounding straps and anti-static mats when handling internal
components.
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• Make sure that the host server has an open expansion slot.
• Make sure your backup application supports the SCSI host adapter.
• Depending on the server configuration, you may need to change the
SCSI ID of the ValueLoader (see
Changing the SCSI ID on page 34).
• Ensure the ValueLoader is properly terminated. If the ValueLoader is
the only SCSI device (other than the SCSI host adapter) on the SCSI
bus, it must be terminated. Likewise, if the ValueLoader is physically
the last SCSI device on the SCSI bus, it must be terminated. Only the
devices physically at the beginning and end of the SCSI bus should be
terminated.
• Verify the connection between the ValueLoader and host by making
sure the host server’s operating system recognizes the ValueLoader.
To do this:
• For Microsoft® Windows NT®, select Settings > Control Panel >
SCSI Adapter
• For Microsoft ® Windows® 2000 and Win2003, select Settings >
Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager > Tape Drive
(and/or
Media Changer)
Installing the Device Drivers 1
For more information on verifying the connection of SCSI devices,
consult the operating system documentation.
There are two device drivers associated with the ValueLoader: one for
ValueLoader robotics and another for the tape drive within the
ValueLoader.
Note: The device drivers supplied at www.Quantum.com are required
if you intend to use Microsoft Windows 2000 native backup
application. Commercial backup applications provide all
necessary device driver support. Refer to
www.Quantum.com
for a list of compatible backup applications. Please note that
Windows NT does not include native support for ValueLoaders. A
backup application must be used.
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Note: The following instructions assume that you have downloaded
the appropriate device drivers from
have saved them in a known location on your computer
system.
Tape Drive Device Driver (Windows 2000) 1
1 Make sure that you are logged on to the host server with
Administrator privileges.
2 Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop, click
Manage, then click Device Manager.
3 The tape drive should be listed under the ? Other Devices item as:
• For VS80 ValueLoader — BNCHMARK VS640 SCSI Sequential
Device
• For VS160 ValueLoader — QUANTUM DLT VS160 SCSI Sequential
Device
www.Quantum.com and
4 For the VS80 ValueLoader, right-click the BNCHARK VS640 SCSI
Sequential Device
listing, click Uninstall, and then click the OK button
to confirm that you want to remove the device.
For the VS160 ValueLoader, right-click the QUANTUM DLT VS160 SCSI
Sequential Device
listing, click Uninstall, and then click the OK button
to confirm that you want to remove the device.
5 Click the Action button in the upper-left corner of the Computer
Management dialog box.
6 Click Scan for Hardware Changes. Windows 2000 scans for the drive.
The drive appears under
? Other Devices again.
7 For the VS80 ValueLoader, right-click the BNCHMARK VS640 SCSI
Sequential Device
listing and click Properties.
For the VS160 ValueLoader, right-click the QUANTUM DLT VS160 SCSI
Sequential Device
listing and click Properties.
8 Select the Drivers tab.
9 Click the Reinstall Driver or Update Driver button.
10 When the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard appears, click Next.
11 Click Tape Drives and then click Next.
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12 Click Have Disk. Type the path to where you have saved the device
drivers on your system, then click
OK.
13 Click the DLT ValueLoader Tape Drive entry and then click Next.
Note: Depending on the status of your system and the exact path
taken to select the device driver, the driver may appear as
Dltvstp.inf.
14 Click Next again to install the driver.
15 Click Finish.
16 Close the Device Properties dialog box.
The drive appears in Device Manager under Tape Drives as DLT
ValueLoader Tape Drive
and is now ready to use.
ValueLoader Device Driver (Windows 2000) 1
To install the ValueLoader device driver:
1 Make sure that you are logged on to the host server with
Administrator privileges.
2 Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop, click
Manage, then click Device Manager.
3 The ValueLoader should be listed under the Medium Changers item
as
Unknown Medium Changer Device.
4 Right-click the Unknown Medium Changer Device listing, click
Uninstall, and then click OK to confirm that you want to remove the
device.
5 Click Action in the upper-left corner of the Computer Management
dialog box.
6 Click Scan for Hardware Changes. Windows 2000 scans for the
ValueLoader DLT VS80 or ValueLoader DLT VS160. The
ValueLoader appears under
Medium Changers again.
7 Right-click the Unknown Medium Changer Device listing and click
Properties.
8 Select the Drivers tab.
9 Click the Reinstall Driver or Update Driver button.
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10 When the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard appears, click Next.
11 Click Display a list... and then click Next.
12 Click Have Disk, type the path to where you have saved the device
drivers on your system, then click
13 Click the DLT VS Medium Changer entry and click the Next button.
Note: Depending on the status of your system and the exact path
taken to select the device driver, the driver may appear as
Dltvsmc.inf.
14 Click Next again to install the driver.
15 Click Finish.
16 Close the Device Properties dialog box.
17 The ValueLoader appears in the Device Manager under Medium
Changers
as DLT VS Medium Changer and is now ready to use.
OK.
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Chapter 2
2Operating the ValueLoader
Section Overview 2
This section describes the following:
• Operator’s Panel Overview
• Understanding the Menu Structure
• Using Cartridges
• Cleaning the Tape Drive
• Creating an Inventory of Cartridges
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Operating the ValueLoader
Operator’s Panel Overview
Operator’s Panel Overview 2
The Operator’s Panel consists of four LEDs, four buttons, and a 2-line by
16-character LCD screen. The Operator’s Panel provides everything you
need to monitor ValueLoader status and to control all of its functions.
Figure 9 Operator’s
Panel—Drive Empty
The display defaults to the Home screen. The Home screen consists of the
ValueLoader status on the top line and the current cartridge inventory on
the second line. If the tape drive does not have a cartridge loaded, the top
line displays
The cartridge inventory indicates all slots that contain a cartridge by
displaying the slot number. Empty slots are indicated by a dash or
hyphen (–).
An exclamation point (!) displayed in the inventory indicates that the
ValueLoader has identified a cartridge in the indicated slot that is either
an invalid cartridge type (DLTtapeIII cartridge or non-DLT1 cleaning
cartridge) or has had a media-related error.
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Drive empty.
Operating the ValueLoader
Operator’s Panel Overview
These errors can be caused by faulty or improperly degaussed media,
media that has been previously written in an invalid format such as
DLT7000 or DLT8000, or dirty read/write heads in the tape drive. The
Media Attention LED is also be illuminated (see LED Indicators
on
page 22). Exporting the indicated cartridge will clear the error condition
(see Exporting Cartridges
on page 26 ). If these symptoms occur on
multiple known good cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see
Cleaning the Tape Drive
on page 30). If a particular cartridge causes error
conditions repeatedly, that cartridge may be defective or invalid.
Figure 10 Operator’s
Panel—Drive Loaded
Occasionally, you may see the message
In Transit, which indicates:
• An error condition has caused a cartridge to be left between its slot
and the drive. Power cycle or reset the ValueLoader to clear this
condition.
• A cartridge is unexpectedly found in the Import/Export slot opening.
Power cycle or reset the ValueLoader to clear this condition.
If the tape drive has a cartridge loaded, the top line displays
Drive loaded.
The cartridge currently loaded in the drive is indicated by an alternating
black block and the slot number as shown in figure 10
. This display can
also indicate that the specified cartridge is being loaded, unloaded,
imported, or exported, as well as indications of read to, write to,
calibrating, and so on. The ValueLoader status line indicates the current
operation. An example of this display is shown in figure 10
.
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Operating the ValueLoader
Operator’s Panel Overview
LED Indicators 2 The Operator’s Panel includes four LED indicators that provide a variety
of information as detailed in table 2
Table 2 LEDs
.
LED Color Description
Ready/Activity Green Illuminated when power is on. Blinking whenever
there is tape drive or ValueLoader robotics
activity.
Clean Drive Amber Illuminated when the tape drive needs to be
cleaned. Indicates that 250 tape motion hours have
passed since the last cleaning. The LED turns off
when cleaning is successfully completed. (See
Cleaning the Tape Drive
on page 30.)
Media Attention Amber Illuminated if a media-related error has occurred.
This condition can be invalid format such as
DLT7000 or DLT8000, dirty read/write heads in
the tape drive, or if an invalid cartridge type
(DLTtapeIII III cartridge or non-DLT1 cleaning
cartridge) is inserted. The offending cartridge is
indicated by a “
!” in the cartridge inventory
display for the corresponding slot. Exporting the
indicated cartridge will clear the error condition
(see Exporting Cartridges
on page 26). If these
symptoms occur on multiple known good
cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see
Cleaning the Tape Drive
on page 30). If a particular
cartridge causes these symptoms repeatedly, that
cartridge may be defective or invalid.
Error Red Illuminated if an unrecoverable tape drive or
ValueLoader error occurs. A corresponding error
message appears on the LCD screen (see
ValueLoader Error Codes
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on page 56).
Operating the ValueLoader
Operator’s Panel Overview
Operator’s Panel Control Buttons 2
Table 3 Control
Buttons
The Operator’s Panel includes four buttons that provide access to all
operations and information menus.
Button Description
[Cancel] Cancels the current menu option and returns to the
previous menu level or Home screen.
[Previous] Selects the previous item or value in the currently
displayed menu.
[Next] Selects the next item or value in the currently
displayed menu.
[Enter] Executes the current menu or selects the current
option displayed on the LCD panel.
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Operating the ValueLoader
Understanding the Menu Structure
Understanding the Menu Structure 2
Figure 11 Operator’s
Panel Menu Structure
COMMANDS
Import
Export
Load Cartridge
Unload Cartridge
Clean Drive
Re-inventory
DIAGNOSTICS
System Test
HOME SCREEN
INFORMATION
Cycle Count
View Event Log
Product Rev
Firmware Rev
CONFIGURATION
Reset
Change SCSI ID
Code Update
Circular Mode
Autoload Mode
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Operating the ValueLoader
Using Cartridges
Using Cartridges 2
Before you use the ValueLoader, make sure you observe these general
rules:
•
ValueLoader VS80. Use only DLTtape IV tape cartridges.
•
ValueLoader VS160. Use only DLT VS1 tape cartridges.
•
Clean the tape drive when the Clean Drive LED is illuminated, or if there
is any other indication that the drive is having trouble reading or
writing, such as if the Media Attention LED is illuminated, or there is
an exclamation point (!) in the inventory display. Be sure to use only
DLT1 compatible cleaning cartridges. The tape drive rejects all other
types of cleaning cartridges.
Note: The ValueLoader automatically unloads any other cartridge
types and any cartridges whose format it cannot read. If you
experience any failures with reused Quantum DLT formatted
(degaussed) cartridges, the degaussing may not have been
sufficient to fully erase the data. If this happens, use another
cartridge before suspecting other system components.
Importing Cartridges 2
This option forces the ValueLoader to import a cartridge into a specific
empty slot in the carousel. To import tapes into the ValueLoader:
1 Make sure the write-protect switch is set as desired for each data
cartridge (see Write-Protecting Cartridges
on page 29). If applicable,
install a bar code label into the slide-in slot on the front of each
cartridge (see Bar Code Reader
2 From the Home screen or main menu, press the
Commands appears on the top line of the LCD screen.
3 Press the
4 Press the
Press
5 Press the
[Enter] button to access the available options.
[+] or [–] button until Import appears on the LCD screen.
[Enter] to select.
[+] or [–] button until the desired slot number appears on the
LCD screen and press the
on page 3).
[+] or [–] button until
[Enter] button. You are not given the option
to import a cartridge to an occupied slot.
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Operating the ValueLoader
Using Cartridges
6 When Insert Cartridge Slot appears on the LCD screen and the Import/
Export slot opens, insert the desired data cartridge into the Import/
Export slot so that the write-protect switch is facing out from the
ValueLoader and toward the right.
Note: If you are using the Operator’s Panel to clean the drive,
import the cleaning cartridge only when the front panel
indicates that cleaning is needed. You may keep a cleaning
cartridge in the ValueLoader if the backup software can
manage the drive cleaning.
Figure 12 Importing a
Cartridge
Exporting Cartridges 2
7 Repeat steps 5
8 Press the
and 6 as needed for additional cartridges.
[Cancel] button when you have finished importing
cartridges.
9 Verify that the LCD screen shows that the desired slots have
cartridges installed.
This option moves a cartridge from a specific slot to the Import/Export
slot. To export one or more cartridges from the ValueLoader, follow these
steps:
1 From the Home Screen or main menu, press the
Commands appears on the top line of the LCD screen. Press [Enter].
2 Press the
Press
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[+] or [–] button until Export appears on the LCD screen.
[Enter].
[+] or [–] button until
Operating the ValueLoader
Using Cartridges
3 Press the [+] or [–] button until the desired slot number appears on the
LCD screen. Press
[Enter]. You are not given the option to export from
an empty slot.
Figure 13 Exporting a
Cartridge
Loading Cartridges 2
4 When
Remove Cartridge appears on the LCD screen and the cartridge
is ejected through the Import/Export slot, remove the exported
cartridge from the ValueLoader, and press the
5 Repeat steps 3
6 Press the
and 4 as needed for any additional cartridges.
[Cancel] button when you are done exporting cartridges.
[Enter] button.
7 Make sure the LCD screen indicates that the desired slots are empty.
This option loads a cartridge from the ValueLoader carousel into the tape
drive. To use this option, follow these steps:
1 From the Home Screen or main menu, press the
Commands appears on the top line of the LCD screen. Then, press
[Enter].
2 Press the
screen, and then press the
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[+] or [-] button until Load Cartridge appears on the LCD
[Enter] button to select.
[+] or [-] button until
Operating the ValueLoader
Using Cartridges
3 Press the [+] or [-] button until the desired slot number appears on the
LCD screen and press the
[Enter] button. The slot number you select
indicates the cartridge to be loaded into the tape drive.
Note: Only slot numbers that contain cartridges are displayed.
Unloading Cartridges 2
Status messages appear while the cartridge is loading.
Drive Stopped
appears when the operation is complete.
4 Press the
[Cancel] button when you are done loading the cartridge.
This option unloads the cartridge from the tape drive into its original slot.
To use this option, follow these steps:
1 From the Home Screen or main menu, press the
Commands appears on the top line of the LCD screen. Press [Enter].
2 Press the
screen. Press the
[+] or [–] button until Unload Cartridge appears on the LCD
[Enter] button to unload the cartridge from the tape
[+] or [–] button until
drive.
3 Status messages will be displayed while the cartridge is unloading.
Drive Empty will be displayed when the operation is complete.
4 Press the
[Cancel] button when you are done unloading the cartridge.
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Operating the ValueLoader
Using Cartridges
Write-Protecting Cartridges 2
Figure 14 WriteProtecting a Cartridge
All cartridges have a write-protect switch to prevent accidental erasure or
overwriting of data. Before loading a cartridge into the ValueLoader,
make sure the write-protect switch on the front of the cartridge is
positioned as desired:
• Slide the switch to the
left to write-protect the cartridge. A small
orange rectangle is visible, indicating the cartridge is write-protected.
• Slide the switch to the
right to allow the ValueLoader to write data to
the cartridge. The lock icon on the switch indicates that the cartridge
is write-enabled.
Indicator
Write protect
switch
Maintaining Cartridges 2
Write protected
Write enabled
To ensure the longest possible life for all of your tape cartridges, follow
these guidelines:
• Do not drop or strike a cartridge. Excessive shock can displace the
tape leader, making the cartridge unusable and possibly damaging
the ValueLoader.
• Store your tape cartridges in their storage cases.
• Do not expose your tape cartridges to direct sunlight or sources of
heat, including portable heaters and heating ducts.
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Operating the ValueLoader
Cleaning the Tape Drive
• The operating temperature range for cartridges is 10° C to 40° C
(50° F to 104° F). The storage temperature range is 16° C to 32° C
(60° F to 90° F). Always store your tape cartridges in their storage
cases.
• If a cartridge has been exposed to temperatures outside the ranges
specified above, stabilize the cartridge at room temperature for the
same amount of time it was exposed to the temperatures or 24 hours,
whichever is less.
• Store your tape cartridges in a dust-free environment in which
relative humidity is always between 20% and 80% (noncondensing).
The ideal relative humidity is 40% ± 20%.
• Do not place tape cartridges near sources of electromagnetic energy
or strong magnetic fields, such as computer monitors, electric motors,
speakers, or X-ray equipment. Exposure to electromagnetic energy or
magnetic fields can destroy data on cartridges.
• Place identification labels only in the slide-in slot on the front of the
cartridge.
Cleaning the Tape Drive 2
When the Clean Drive LED is on, the ValueLoader’s tape drive needs to
be cleaned. An illuminated
(
!) in the inventory display may also indicate that the tape drive needs to
be cleaned. Cleaning typically takes several minutes, during which the
Ready LED blinks.
Each cleaning cartridge has an approximate life of 20 cleanings. The
cleaning cartridge includes a label with 20 small boxes printed on it.
Always place a check mark in a box each time you use the cartridge to
clean the drive. Replace the cleaning cartridge when all boxes are
checked.
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Media Attention LED or an exclamation point
Operating the ValueLoader
Cleaning the Tape Drive
The drive cannot keep track of how many times a cartridge has been
used. Therefore, if you are using backup software to manage cleaning,
then you must monitor the software logs or use some other method to
determine when you need to replace the cleaning tape. Refer to the
backup software documentation for more information. Also refer to the
backup software documentation for information on enabling automatic
or scheduled cleanings with the use of a dedicated cleaning slot.
Caution: Use only Quantum DLT1 compatible cleaning cartridges
in the ValueLoader, available at
www.Quantum.com. Use of
any other type of cleaning cartridge could damage the
read/write head in the tape drive. Therefore, if you load
any other type of cleaning cartridge, the ValueLoader will
automatically unload it back into its original slot within
approximately 25 seconds.
Note: If you are using Operator’s Panel commands to clean the
drive, import the cleaning cartridge only after you have
selected the
Clean Drive command. If you would like to keep a
cleaning cartridge in the ValueLoader, the backup software
must manage drive cleaning.
To clean the tape drive, follow these steps:
1 From the Home screen or main menu, press the
Commands appears on the top line of the LCD screen. Press [Enter].
2 Press the
Press
[+] or [–] button until Clean Drive appears on the LCD screen.
[Enter].
3 If the carousel is full, the LCD screen displays
Press the
[Cancel] button repeatedly until the main menu or Home
[+] or [–] button until
No slot free for transfer.
screen is displayed. Export a cartridge to make room for the cleaning
cartridge (see Exporting Cartridges
on page 26), then return to step 1
to clean the tape drive.
4 If the carousel is not full, the ValueLoader will select the first
available slot and prompt you to insert a cleaning cartridge.
5 Insert the cleaning cartridge into the ValueLoader Import/Export
slot.
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Operating the ValueLoader
Creating an Inventory of Cartridges
During the cleaning process, which can take several minutes, the
LCD screen displays
6 When tape drive cleaning is complete, the Clean Drive LED turns off
(if previously on) and the ValueLoader unloads and exports the
cleaning cartridge. Remove the cleaning cartridge, and press
when the LCD screen prompts you to do so.
7 If you had to remove a data cartridge to import the cleaning
cartridge, import that data cartridge to its original slot (see Importing
Cartridges on page 25).
Drive Cleaning.
Note: If the cartridge is not a valid cleaning cartridge, the LCD
screen will display
Bad clean tape and the cartridge will be
exported.
[Enter]
Note: If the Clean Drive or Media Attention LED is illuminated
again when you insert another cartridge immediately after
cleaning, see table 4
on page 46 to troubleshoot.
Creating an Inventory of Cartridges 2
This option builds a new inventory of cartridges in the ValueLoader. If
using a bar code reader, this option also scans the bar code labels on each
cartridge in the carousel (see Bar Code Reader
option, follow these steps:
1 From the Home screen or main menu, press the
Commands appears on the top line of the LCD screen.
2 Press
3 Press the
[Enter] to access the available options.
[+] or [–] button until Re-inventory appears on the LCD
screen. Press
[Enter].
The ValueLoader will then check the drive and each slot for the
presence of a tape in order to update inventory information.
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on page 3). To use this
[+] or [–] button until
Chapter 3
3ValueLoader Administration
Section Overview 3
This section describes the following:
• Configuring the ValueLoader
• Updating Firmware
• Running the ValueLoader System Test
• Retrieving Information About the ValueLoader
Configuring the ValueLoader 3
The
Configuration menu provides access to the following ValueLoader
configuration options:
• Resetting the ValueLoader
• Setting SCSI IDs
• ValueLoader Operating Modes
•Updating firmware
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ValueLoader Administration
Configuring the ValueLoader
To access the Configuration menu from the Home screen or main menu,
press the
LCD screen. Press the
available options. Press the
[+] or [–] button until Configuration appears on the top line of the
[Enter] button and then [+] or [–] to access the
[Enter] button to execute the displayed menu
option.
Resetting the ValueLoader 3
Changing the SCSI ID 3
This option resets the ValueLoader robotics and the tape drive within the
ValueLoader, forces a new cartridge inventory, and clears any current
error condition.
Note: This option is primarily used if the ValueLoader is in an error
state.
To access this option, follow these steps:
1 From the Home screen or main menu, press the
Configuration appears on the top line of the LCD screen.
2 Press
3 Press the
4 Press the
[Enter] to select.
[+] or [–] button until Reset appears on the LCD screen.
[Enter] button to reset the ValueLoader.
[+] or [–] button until
After initialization, the ValueLoader returns to normal operation and
displays the Home screen.
This option changes the SCSI ID the ValueLoader uses. The ValueLoader
operates as a single SCSI device with two separate SCSI Logical Unit
Numbers (LUNs): one LUN (0) is for the tape drive, the other (1) is for the
ValueLoader robotics.
The default SCSI ID is 5. You should only need to change the SCSI ID if
there are other devices on the SCSI bus with the same SCSI ID.
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To access this option, follow these steps:
ValueLoader Administration
Configuring the ValueLoader
1 From the Home screen or main menu, press the
Configuration appears on the top line of the LCD screen.
2 Press the
3 Press the
[Enter] button to select.
[+] or [–] button until Change SCSI ID appears on the LCD
[+] or [–] button until
screen. The second line displays the current SCSI ID.
4 Press the
New ID:.
5 Press the
6 Press the
[Enter] button. The second line on the LCD screen displays
[+] or [–] button until the desired SCSI ID is displayed.
[Enter] button. The LCD screen displays Please Cycle Power.
Note: The ValueLoader will not respond to input from the
Operator ‘s Panel until the power has been cycled.
7 Turn off the ValueLoader. After a few seconds, turn it back on again.
The selected SCSI ID is now in effect.
Note: If you changed the SCSI ID, you may also need to cycle power
on the host server and reconfigure your backup software
before you can use the ValueLoader. Consult your hardware
and software manuals for more information.
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ValueLoader Administration
Configuring the ValueLoader
ValueLoader Operating Modes 3
Overview
The operating mode is set based on whether you have automation
software controlling cartridges in the ValueLoader or if you are manually
loading and unloading cartridges using the ValueLoader Operator’s
Panel commands. The ValueLoader always operates in Autodetect Mode,
which is transparent to you. In Autodetect Mode, the ValueLoader
automatically assumes that you
are not using an automation software
package to control cartridge or drive activity. This is called Stacker or
Sequential Mode. If the ValueLoader detects that an automation software
package is controlling tape/drive activity, it will automatically switch to
Random Mode.
Random Mode 3
This is the normal mode of operation when a backup software application
is being used. In Random Mode, the ValueLoader does not automatically
load tapes into the tape drive; it instead waits for commands from the
software. To use Random Mode, you do not need to configure anything
from the ValueLoader front panel, but your backup software package
must support ValueLoaders, which often requires the additional
installation of an autoloader/library software module.
Sequential Mode 3
Sequential Mode is useful when an adequate software application is not
available. In Sequential Mode, the ValueLoader will automatically load
and unload tapes from the drive. The operator determines the first tape to
load by loading the desired tape into the tape drive using the
ValueLoader’s front panel controls (see Loading Cartridges
When the first tape is full or unloaded for any other reason, the
ValueLoader automatically removes the tape from the drive, puts it in its
original slot, then loads the cartridge in the next available higher
numbered slot, continuing this sequence with each available higher
numbered slot. To further determine how you want tapes loaded into the
ValueLoader’s tape drive while in Sequential Mode, you may set
and
Autoload options from the ValueLoader front panel.
36 ValueLoader DLT VS80/DLT VS160 Tape Autoloader User Manual
on page 27).
Circular
ValueLoader Administration
Configuring the ValueLoader
Circular Mode On/Off
. This option turns Circular Mode on or off, and is
used only when in Sequential Mode. When Circular Mode is on, after the
ValueLoader has cycled through all available cartridges, it then reloads
the original first cartridge in the sequence. If Circular Mode is turned off
and the last cartridge has been unloaded, the ValueLoader stops loading
cartridges until you manually load another cartridge.
Caution: Use caution when choosing Circular Mode as it makes it
possible to overwrite data on previously written
cartridges.
To access this option, follow these steps:
1 From the Home screen or main menu, press the
Configuration appears on the top line of the LCD screen. Press the
[Enter] button to select.
2 Press the
[+] or [–] button until Circular Mode appears on the LCD
[+] or [–] button until
screen. The second line on the LCD screen indicates the current
status, either
3 Press the
On or Off.
[Enter] button. The LCD screen indicates whether you are
about to turn Circular Mode on or off.
4 Press the
[Cancel] to exit and not save the changes.
[Enter] button to accept the change to Circular Mode or
Autoload Mode On/Off. This option turns Autoload Mode on or off, and is
only used when in Sequential Mode. When Autoload Mode is on, the
ValueLoader automatically loads the cartridge from the lowest numbered
full slot into the tape drive when powered on. It then follows standard
sequential operation as described in Sequential Mode
on page 36.
To access this option, follow these steps:
1 From the Home screen or main menu, press the
Configuration appears on the top line of the LCD screen. Press the
[Enter] button to select.
2 Press the
[+] or [–] button until Autoload Mode appears on the screen.
[+] or [–] button until
The second line on the LCD screen displays the current status, either
On or Off.
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ValueLoader Administration
Updating Firmware
3 Press the [Enter] button. The LCD screen indicates whether you are
about to turn Autoload Mode on or off.
4 Press the
press
[Enter] button to accept the change to Autoload Mode or
[Cancel] to exit and not save the changes.
Updating Firmware 3
Caution: Regardless of the firmware update technique, DO NOT
POWER CYCLE OR RESET THE AUTOLOADER
DURING THE UPGRADE PROCESS. Doing so could
cause the ValueLoader to become inoperable.
Note: After a firmware update, the firmware revision displayed
on the LCD is not updated until the ValueLoader is power
cycled.
Using SCSI 3 Quantum has the files and instructions necessary to update drive and
ValueLoader firmware via SCSI. Refer to
www.Quantum.com for details.
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ValueLoader Administration
Running the ValueLoader System Test
Running the ValueLoader System Test 3
The System Test option cycles the ValueLoader through the process of
loading, calibrating, and unloading all cartridges in the carousel.
Running a System Test verifies the operational soundness of both the
ValueLoader and tape drive. The System Test continues indefinitely until
you press the
are suspended while a System Test is in progress.
Note: At least one cartridge must be in inventory before running
To run a System Test:
[Cancel] button. All regular backup and restore operations
System Test.
1 From the Home screen or main menu, press the
Diagnostics appears on the top line of the LCD screen. Press the [Enter]
button to select.
2
System Test appears on the LCD screen. Press the [Enter] button to
begin the test.
The
Test Count displays the number of load-calibrate-unload cycles
that have been completed during the test.
3 Press the
[Cancel] button to end the test.
[+] or [–] button until
Retrieving Information About the ValueLoader 3
The
Information menu provides access to information about the
ValueLoader, including the cycle count, event log, and firmware revision.
Cycle Count 3 This option displays the total system cycle count, incrementing each time
a tape is loaded into the drive or exported from the ValueLoader.
To use this option, follow these steps:
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ValueLoader Administration
Retrieving Information About the ValueLoader
1 From the Home screen or main menu, press the [+] or [–] button until
Information appears on the top line of the LCD screen. Press the [Enter]
button to access the available options.
2 Press the
[+] or [–] button until Cycle Count appears on the LCD
screen.
The LCD screen displays the total cycle count.
3 Press the
[Cancel] button when done.
View Event Log 3 This option provides access to the most recent ValueLoader errors and
events (see table 5
1 From the Home screen or main menu, press the
Information appears on the top line of the LCD screen. Press the [Enter]
on page 57 for a description of error codes).
[+] or [–] button until
button to access the available options.
2 Press the
[+] or [–] button until View Event Log appears on the LCD
screen. The LCD screen also displays the quantity of errors and
events currently stored in the event log.
3 Press the
4 Press the
5 Press
[Enter] button to access the most recently logged event.
[+] or [–] button to display each event in the log.
[Cancel] when done.
Firmware Revision 3 This option displays the revision of the firmware currently installed in
the ValueLoader.
Note: The tape drive and ValueLoader firmware are a single image,
but displays as three firmware numbers on the front panel.
To use this option, follow these steps:
1 From the Home screen or main menu, press the
Information appears on the top line of the LCD screen. Press the [Enter]
[+] or [–] button until
button to access the available options.
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ValueLoader Administration
Retrieving Information About the ValueLoader
2 Press the [+] or [–] button until Firmware Rev appears on the LCD
screen.
The LCD screen displays the revision of the firmware currently
installed in the ValueLoader.
3 Press
[Cancel] when done.
Note: After a firmware update, the firmware revision displayed
on the LCD will not be updated until the ValueLoader is
power cycled.
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ValueLoader Administration
Retrieving Information About the ValueLoader
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Chapter 4
4Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting
Section Overview 4
This section contains some general suggestions to aid you in solving
problems. It also includes information on error codes and diagnostics.
• Troubleshooting
• Removing Stuck Cartridges
• ValueLoader Error Codes
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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 4
Installation Problems 4
Problems encountered during the installation of the ValueLoader are
usually caused by improper SCSI bus configuration, application software
configuration errors, or an incorrectly configured operating system. If the
application software that you are using is not communicating with the
ValueLoader after installation, check the following:
•
SCSI ID: The ValueLoader uses one SCSI ID and two Logical Unit
Numbers (LUNs): one LUN for the tape drive (0) and one for the
ValueLoader robotics (1). Depending on other devices attached to the
same SCSI bus and their SCSI IDs, you may need to change the SCSI
ID of the ValueLoader before you can use the ValueLoader. Select an
unused SCSI ID. See the manuals for the other devices on the SCSI
bus or your operating system to determine which SCSI IDs are
currently in use. If the ValueLoader is attached to a narrow (50-pin)
SCSI bus (not recommended), only SCSI IDs 0 through 7 are available
(see Changing the SCSI ID
•
SCSI Cabling: Verify that all SCSI cables are securely connected at
both ends. Check the length and integrity of your SCSI cabling. The
total length of all cables connected to a SCSI bus must not exceed 19 ft
(6 m) for a SCSI-1 SE bus, 10 ft (3 m) for a Fast SCSI (Narrow or Wide)
or an Ultra SCSI (Narrow or Wide) SE bus, 40 ft (12 m) for an LVD
bus with multiple devices, or 82 ft (25 m) for an LVD bus with a
single device. The length of the internal SCSI cabling inside the
ValueLoader is 1 ft (30 cm). This length must be included in any
calculations of cable length. Try replacing suspect cables with known
good cables.
on page 34).
•
Termination: If the ValueLoader is the only SCSI device (other than
the SCSI host adapter) on the selected SCSI bus, it must be
terminated. Likewise, if the ValueLoader is physically the last SCSI
device on the SCSI bus, it must be terminated. Only the devices
physically at the beginning and end of the SCSI bus should be
terminated. Refer to the manuals supplied with the other devices on
the SCSI bus for termination on enabling or disabling termination on
those devices.
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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
To terminate the ValueLoader, locate the terminator in the
accessories package and press it firmly into the either of the two SCSI
connectors on the back panel of the ValueLoader. Secure the
terminator by tightening the finger-screws until snug. The supplied
terminator is “dual mode” and will work on both LVD and SE SCSI
buses. A green LED on the terminator indicates that the unit is
attached to a SCSI bus running in LVD mode. A red LED on the
terminator indicates that the unit is attached to a SCSI bus running in
SE mode. If the LED is not on, check all SCSI and power connections
and confirm that the unit is attached to a valid SCSI bus.
•
Compatibility: Ensure that the ValueLoader is compatible with the
SCSI host adapter and backup application you plan to use. For a list
of compatible SCSI adapters and application software, check with
your SCSI host adapter manufacturer, backup application vendor, or
support at
•
SCSI Host Adapter Installation: Verify that you have installed your
www.Quantum.com.
SCSI host adapter correctly. Refer to the manual that came with your
SCSI host adapter for installation and troubleshooting instructions.
Pay particular attention to any steps describing the settings of various
jumpers and/or switches on the host adapter, or on newer adapters,
the setup application for the adapter. Make sure that the host adapter
is properly seated in the motherboard slot and the operating system
correctly detects the host adapter. Make sure that the proper device
driver is installed for the SCSI host adapter.
•
Backup Application Installation: Refer to the documentation included
with your backup application for instructions on how to verify
proper installation. Most backup software packages require an
additional module to communicate with the ValueLoader robotics.
•
Device Driver Installation: Make sure that the proper device driver, if
applicable, is installed for the ValueLoader (see Installing the Device
Drivers on page 15). Also refer to www.Quantum.com for more
information.
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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Table 4
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Power
ValueLoader does not
power on.
No display messages
appear.
Tape Movement
• Check all power cord connections.
• Make sure the power switch on the front panel is in the ON
position.
• Make sure there is power to the outlet. Try another working
outlet.
• Replace the power cord.
• Contact your service representative.
• Make sure the power cord is connected.
• Make sure the power switch is on.
• Power cycle the ValueLoader.
• Download ValueLoader firmware.
• Contact your service representative.
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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Tape stuck in drive. • Power cycle the ValueLoader, allow it to complete
initialization, which in rare cases can take as long as 10
minutes, then retry unloading the tape using the ValueLoader
Operator’s Panel controls.
• Allow the tape drive to complete all operations. This may take
as long as 10 minutes if you reset or cycle power on the
ValueLoader while the cartridge is positioned at the physical
end of the media.
• Make sure that the backup software is not reserving the slot or
preventing the tape drive from ejecting the cartridge. The
backup software needs to cancel the reservation and any hold
it has on the tape drive. Temporarily disconnecting the
ValueLoader from the host server eliminates the host and its
software as a problem source.
• Contact your service representative.
Troubleshooting
Tape stuck in storage slot. • See Removing Stuck Cartridges
Media
Cleaning or data cartridge
incompatible with drive
• Make sure you are using cleaning and data cartridges that are
compatible with the drive. The ValueLoader automatically
unloads incompatible cartridges to their original slots.
on page 52.
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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Cannot write to or read
from a tape
• Make sure the cartridge is write enabled (move the writeprotect switch to the enabled position).
• Make sure that the cartridge is a DLTtape that has not been
written using an incompatible format. The ValueLoader VS80
drive can read, but not write, a DLT4000 formatted tape. The
ValueLoader VS160 drive can read, but not write, DLTtape IV
media.
• Make sure the cartridge has not been exposed to harsh
environmental or electrical conditions and is not physically
damaged in any way.
• Many backup applications do not read or write to cartridges
that were created using a different backup application. In this
case, you may have to perform an erase, format, or label
operation on the cartridge.
• Make sure you understand any data protection or overwrite
protection schemes that your backup application may be
using, which could prevent you from writing to a given
cartridge.
• Retry the operation with a different, known good tape.
• Clean the tape drive. See Cleaning the Tape Drive
on page 30
for instructions.
SCSI ID
Changed drive SCSI ID,
but the host server does
not recognize the new ID
• Make sure all SCSI devices on the same bus have unique ID
numbers.
• If the SCSI bus is narrow (50-pin), only SCSI IDs 0 through 7
are available.
• Make sure that you cycle power on the ValueLoader after
changing the SCSI ID.
• Reboot the host server.
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Problem Solution
ValueLoader Performance
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
The ValueLoader is not
efficiently backing up data.
Cleaning
Recurring cleaning
message.
• Check the network bandwidth from the host computer. If you
are backing up data over a network, consider comparing to a
local-only backup.
• Make sure that the ValueLoader is on its own SCSI bus and not
daisy-chained to another tape drive or to the hard drive being
backed up.
• Clean the tape drive (see Cleaning the Tape Drive
on page 30).
• Try a new cartridge. A marginal cartridge can cause
performance problems due to bad spots on the tape requiring
retries.
• Make sure that the data is being compressed.
• Check the size of the files. Small file size can impact
performance.
• Confirm that the backup application is utilizing block sizes of
at least 32 KB, preferably 64 KB. Refer to your application’s
documentation for details.
• Make sure you are using a Quantum DLT1 compatible
cleaning cartridge.
The Clean Drive LED is
illuminated.
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• Replace the existing cleaning cartridge with a new one.
• If the Media Attention LED is cleared using a cleaning
cartridge and then immediately reappears after a particular
data cartridge is reloaded, that data cartridge might be
contaminated. If this occurs, check that the data cartridge can
be read, back up data from the suspect cartridge to another
cartridge, and then discard the suspect cartridge.
• Indicates that 250 tape motion hours have passed since you
last cleaned the tape drive.
• Clean the tape drive (see Cleaning the Tape Drive
on page 30).
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Cannot load the cleaning
cartridge.
Media Compatibility
Media format invalid for
drive type.
Media is labeled as write
protected by the host
server, but restore from
tape successful.
Media is rejected by the
tape drive. Restore from
tape NOT successful.
• Make sure you are using a Quantum DLT1 compatible
cleaning cartridge.
• Contact your service representative.
• You attempted to load incompatible media into the tape drive.
Ensure your media and format is compatible with a DLT VS80
or DLT VS160 tape drive.
• Media with the DLT4000 format was loaded into the tape
drive. The data is readable, but the media must be bulk erased
before the tape drive can write to this cartridge.
• You attempted to load media with an invalid format (DLT7000
or DLT8000), an improperly degaussed cartridge, or an invalid
cartridge type (DLTtapeIII or non-Quantum cleaning
cartridge) or the tape drive’s read/write head is dirty. The tape
drive rejects the cartridge in these cases. If the cartridge format
or cartridge type is invalid, replace the cartridge. If the read/
write head is suspected as being dirty, clean the tape drive. If
the format is invalid, or the tape is improperly degaussed, the
media must be thoroughly degaussed before the DLT VS80 or
DLT VS160 tape drive can use this tape.
Media Attention LED Issues
Contamination by loose
debris.
• Avoid contamination by ensuring that the ValueLoader is
installed in a clean, contamination-free environment.
Cartridges should be stored vertically in their plastic cases.
Continue cleaning the tape drive as needed.
Contamination by head
staining (caused by
adhesion of chemicals that
are present in tape media
to the head surface.)
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• One or two passes with the cleaning cartridge should resolve
the Media Attention LED caused by normal head staining. If a
cleaning cartridge is unsuccessful in resolving a cleaning light
after three or more attempts, the cleaning cartridge may be
contaminated, and should NOT be used in another drive.
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Non-acclimated media. • A cartridge should be acclimated for a minimum of 24 hours
before being used, particularly if it has been stored at a
substantially different temperature or level of humidity than
the ValueLoader.
Wrong cleaning cartridge. • Make sure you are using a Quantum compatible cleaning
cartridge.
Bad/defective/
contaminated media.
• If the Media Attention LED is cleared using a cleaning
cartridge and then immediately reappears each time a
particular cartridge is reloaded, and you have confirmed that
the suspect cartridge is not invalid (DLTtapeIII cartridge or
non-Quantum cleaning cartridge), that cartridge should be
suspected as being contaminated.
• If this occurs, export the cartridge, clean the tape drive again,
and then load a known good cartridge. In some cases, a
cartridge can be worn out, have bad calibration tracks, have
been improperly degaussed, or have a bad tape directory
recorded by another drive type such as DLT7000 or DLT8000.
• Any cartridge that is suspected of being defective or
contaminated should NOT be reused in any drive. Cartridges
that are suspected as being improperly degaussed or
containing incompatible formats such as DLT7000 or DLT8000
must be thoroughly degaussed before use.
Expired cleaning cartridge. • A cleaning cartridge is good for 20 uses.
Errors Displayed on the Front Panel
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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Removing Stuck Cartridges
Problem Solution
“!” in ValueLoader
operator panel inventory
display
There is an error code on
the LCD display
• An exclamation point (!) displayed in the inventory indicates
that the ValueLoader has identified a cartridge in the indicated
slot that is either an invalid cartridge type (DLTtapeIII
cartridge or non-DLT1 cleaning cartridge) or has had mediarelated error. These can be caused by faulty or improperly
degaussed media, media that has been previously written in
an invalid format such as DLT7000 or DLT8000, or dirty read/
write heads in the tape drive. The Media Attention LED is also
illuminated in this case (see LED Indicators
Exporting the indicated cartridge will clear the error condition
(see Exporting Cartridges
occur on multiple known good cartridges, consider cleaning
the tape drive (see Cleaning the Tape Drive
particular cartridges causes these symptoms repeatedly, that
cartridge may be defective or invalid.
• Look up the error code, and try to resolve the failure, and
power cycle.
on page 26). If these symptoms
on page 22).
on page 30). If a
Removing Stuck Cartridges 4
If the ValueLoader experiences a severe mechanical problem or if you
need to remove cartridges because of a power failure or other
circumstance in which the ValueLoader is unable to export the cartridges
in the carousel, follow these steps:
Note: Contact Customer Support if a cartridge is stuck in the drive.
1 Move the power switch on the front panel to the OFF position. You
may need to use the tip of a pen or similar item to move the power
switch.
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Figure 15 Removing
Mounting Brackets
(Left Side Shown)
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Removing Stuck Cartridges
2 Remove the power cable and SCSI cables from their connectors on the
back panel of the ValueLoader.
Warning: To prevent injury, disconnect the power and SCSI
cables before removing the ValueLoader cover and
keep fingers away from the fan.
3 Remove the ValueLoader from its rack slot, if applicable, and place it
on a table or other clear work surface.
4 Use a screwdriver to remove the front cover screws that secure the
mounting brackets (if the ValueLoader is rackmounted) from both
sides of the ValueLoader, as shown in figure 15
.
5 Remove the five screws on the back of the ValueLoader, and two
additional screws, one on each side of the ValueLoader, to loosen the
ValueLoader cover.
6 Remove the top cover by lifting it from the back and easing it out
from under the front panel display cover.
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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Removing Stuck Cartridges
7 Lift the cartridge carrier, with each cartridge you want to remove,
8 On each carrier, carefully pull the cartridge lock lever away from the
Figure 16 Pull
Cartridge Release
Lever
straight up from the ValueLoader. If the cartridge carrier has a pin at
the bottom, you may have to rotate the cartridge carrier, then lift it
straight up from the ValueLoader.
Note: To remove the carrier directly in front of the Import/
Export slot, gently rotate the carousel counterclockwise by
moving the belt or carriers until the carrier is no longer in
front of the Import/Export slot.
carrier, allowing the cartridge to slide out of the carrier, as shown in
figure 16
.
Cartridge carrier
Cartridge lock lever
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Figure 17 Installing
the Carrier
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Removing Stuck Cartridges
9 After removing the cartridges from the desired carriers, reinstall each
carrier on the ValueLoader belt (figure 17
).
• Make sure that the rollers on the bottom of the carrier are aligned
in the carrier tracks.
• Make sure that the belt post beneath each carrier is inserted into
the proper ValueLoader belt loop.
Note: There are unused loops on the belt. The proper belt loops
have an extra bump on the outside of the loop (see
figure 17
).
10 Insert the peg on the bottom of the cartridge carrier into the slot in the
belt, then gently turn the cartridge carrier in place to lock it in the belt
(see figure 17
ValueLoader DLT VS80/DLT VS160 Tape Autoloader User Manual 55
).
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
ValueLoader Error Codes
Ensure the carrier is properly installed on the belt by gently pressing
on the top of the carrier and sliding it back and forth. If it is properly
attached to the belt, it should not move. If it moves, reinstall the
carrier.
11 Replace the top cover of the ValueLoader and reinstall the cover
screws and mounting brackets (if rackmounted).
ValueLoader Error Codes 4
If an error occurs during operation of the ValueLoader, the ValueLoader
stops the current operation and displays an error code on the top line of
the LCD screen. Unless otherwise noted in table 5
error by resetting or cycling power on the ValueLoader and retrying the
last operation. If the error persists, contact support personnel.
To view the error log, follow these steps:
, attempt to resolve the
1 From the Home screen or main menu, press the
Information appears on the top line of the LCD screen. Press the [Enter]
[+] or [–] button until
button to access the available options.
2 Press the
[+] or [–] button until View Event Log appears on the LCD
screen. The LCD screen also displays the quantity of errors and
events stored in the error log.
3 Press the
[Enter] button to access the most recently logged error
message.
4 Press the
5 Press
[+] or [–] button to display each error in the log.
[Cancel] when done.
A description of each of the error codes is provided in the following table.
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Table 5 Error Codes
Error Code Description Details
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
ValueLoader Error Codes
3081
3082
3083
3084
3085
3086
Invalid Command Error. This error indicates that the ValueLoader
received an undefined command or an invalid
parameter with a command.
Device Status Not Suitable To
Execute This Command.
If the robotics are busy, some commands
cannot be executed at the same time. This error
indicates a probable violation. This is not an
error condition, but it does result in
busy being
reported to the host for the requested SCSI
command.
Inventory Not Valid. The cartridge inventory is not valid because of
manual changes or previous fatal errors.
Update the inventory using the
option in the
Configuration menu (see Creating
Re-inventory
an Inventory of Cartridges on page 32) or
power cycle.
Source Empty. There is no cartridge in the location from which
a cartridge move was issued.
Destination Full. The location to which a cartridge move was
issued already contains a cartridge.
Import/Export Slot Access
Rejected.
User attempted to access the Import/Export
slot, but media removal was prevented by the
host.
3087
3088
3089
Operation Timeout. A command did not complete in the required
amount of time.
Communications Error
During Loop-back.
Power cycle the ValueLoader and attempt the
operation again. If the error recurs, contact
Quantum Technical Support.
System Test Timeout. There was a communication timeout between
the drive and loader during the System Test.
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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
ValueLoader Error Codes
Error Code Description Details
308F
3090
3091
3092
3093
3094
3095
3096
Recovered Loader Error. Loader error recovery successful. Your
diagnostic tool can provide details of the
original loader error.
Mechanical Initialization
Failure.
The robotics were not able to move to the safe
mechanical initialization position. Manual
intervention is necessary.
Inventory Scan Failure. Fatal robotic error occurred during the
inventory scan.
Preposition Failed. Belt positioning error occurred during
Preposition command.
Cartridge Load Error. A failure occurred while trying to load a
cartridge from a slot to the drive.
Cartridge Unload Error. A failure occurred while trying to unload a
cartridge from the drive to its slot.
Import Error. An error occurred while trying to import a data
cartridge to a carousel slot.
Export Error. An error occurred while trying to export a data
cartridge from its carousel slot. This can be
caused by an empty slot that is expected to be
full.
30A0
Carousel Motion Failure. An error occurred during carousel movement
(position not found). Could be caused by a
missing or misaligned cartridge carrier, an
obstruction, or unexpected cartridge in either
the carousel path or import/export slot.
30A1
Cartridge Transport Position
Error.
The cartridge transport element is unable to
reach its desired position. Failure occurred
while trying to place a cartridge into or remove
a cartridge from the drive or a slot.
30A2
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Gripper Position Error. Gripper unable to reach position.
Error Code Description Details
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
ValueLoader Error Codes
30A3
30A4
30A5
30B0
30B1
30B2
Cartridge Pick Error. An error occurred while trying to pull a
cartridge from the drive or a carousel slot.
Import/Export Slot Position
Error.
The Import/Export slot door was not in the
requested position during device operation.
Can be caused by manually opening the door
or a cartridge or other obstruction is blocking
the door. Try removing the cartridge or
obstruction, then power cycle or reset the
ValueLoader.
Fan Error. The ValueLoader processor detected a fan
error.
ROM Error. Power cycle the ValueLoader and attempt the
operation again. If the error recurs, contact
Quantum Technical Support.
RAM Error. Power cycle the ValueLoader and attempt the
operation again. If the error recurs, contact
Quantum Technical Support.
NVRAM Error. Power cycle the ValueLoader and attempt the
operation again. If the error recurs, contact
Quantum Technical Support.
30B3
30B4
30B5
30B6
Controller Timer Failure. An unrecoverable failure has occurred in the
controller timer circuit.
Loader to Drive
Communication IC Error.
A failure in IC handling loader to drive
communication.
Display Error. Power cycle the ValueLoader and attempt the
operation again. If the error recurs, contact
Quantum Technical Support.
Memory Error. Power cycle the ValueLoader and attempt the
operation again. If the error recurs, contact
Quantum Technical Support.
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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
ValueLoader Error Codes
Error Code Description Details
30B7
30BA
30BB
30BC
30BD
30BE
30BF
Timeout on ValueLoader
Command.
Power cycle the ValueLoader and attempt the
operation again. If the error recurs, contact
Quantum Technical Support.
Drive Load Timeout. Power cycle the ValueLoader and attempt the
operation again. If the error recurs, contact
Quantum Technical Support.
Drive Unload Timeout. Power cycle the ValueLoader and attempt the
operation again. If the error recurs, contact
Quantum Technical Support.
Overtemperature problem. Power cycle the ValueLoader and attempt the
operation again. If the error recurs, contact
Quantum Technical Support.
No connection to drive. Power cycle the ValueLoader and attempt the
operation again. If the error recurs, contact
Quantum Technical Support.
Generic drive response error. Power cycle the ValueLoader and attempt the
operation again. If the error recurs, contact
Quantum Technical Support.
Fatal Error. Power cycle the ValueLoader and attempt the
operation again. If the error recurs, contact
Quantum Technical Support.
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Appendix A
ATechnical Specifications
Physical Specifications 1
Table 6 Physical
Specifications
Characteristic Product Alone Product in Package
Height 8.4 cm (3.34 in) 20.5 cm (8.0 in)
Width 41.9 cm (16.5 in) 60 cm (23.6 in)
Depth 60.9 cm (24 in). Approximately 65 cm
(25.6 in) with bar code reader
Weight 10 kg (22 lbs.) 11.35 kg (24.9 lb)
ValueLoader DLT VS80/DLT VS160 Tape Autoloader User Manual 61
74.3 cm (29.2 in)
Physical Specifications
Table 7 ValueLoader
Specifications
ValueLoader DLT VS80
Characteristic
Specification
Maximum storage capacity Native: 320 GB
Compressed: 640 GB
(assuming 2:1 compression
ratio)
Maximum data transfer
rate
Native: 3 MB/s
Compressed: 6 MB/s
(assuming 2:1 compression
ratio)
ValueLoader DLT VS160
Specification
Native: 640 GB
Compressed: 1280 GB
(assuming 2:1 compression
ratio)
Native: 8 MB/s
Compressed: 16 MB/s
(assuming 2:1 compression
ratio)
Drive type 1 DLT VS80 drive 1 DLT VS160 drive
Number of slots 8 8
MSBF 250,000 swaps 250,000 swaps
Interface LVD ultra wide SCSI-2, 16 bits
wide, 68-pin HD connector
Table 8 ValueLoader
Environmental
Specifications
Characteristic Specification
LVD ultra wide SCSI-2, 16 bits
wide, 68-pin HD connector
Temperature/humidity
Operating 10° to 40° C
Nonoperating -40° to 65° C
Recommended operating
20° to 30° C
temperature
Temperature shock immunity -
10° C per hour
maximum rate of change
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Physical Specifications
Characteristic Specification
Humidity
Operating 20% to 80% RH non-condensing
Nonoperating 20% to 80% RH non-condensing
Altitude
Operating 0 to 4000 m
Non-operating 0 to 9144 m
Vibration
Maximum acceleration to
0.25 g RMS (random)
operating
Frequency range 500 Hz
Table 9 Tape Drive
Specifications
Characteristic
Read/write transfer rate,
maximum sustained
ValueLoader DLT VS80
Specification
(DLTtape IV media)
Non-compressed: 3.0 MB/s
Compressed (2:1 typical):
6 MB/s
ValueLoader DLT VS160
Specification
(DLT VS1 media)
Non-compressed: 8.0 MB/s
Compressed (2:1 typical):
16 MB/s
Burst transfer rate 20 MB/s 160 MB/s
Average access time 68 seconds 90 seconds
MTBF 100,000 hours 250,000 hours
Interface type Low-Voltage Differential (LVD)
Ultra 2 SCSI
Low-Voltage Differential (LVD)
Ultra 2 SCSI
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Physical Specifications
Table 10 Media
Specifications
DLTtapeIV Specification
Characteristic
(ValueLoader DLT VS80)
Formatted capacity 40 GB (noncompressed)
80 GB (compressed; 2:1 typical)
DLT VS1 Specification
(ValueLoader DLT VS160)
80 GB (noncompressed)
160 GB (compressed; 2:1 typical)
Basic description 0.5 inch (metal particle) 0 5 inch (metal particle)
Tape Length 557 m (1828 ft) 557 m (1828 ft)
Cartridge dimensions 10.4 x 10.4 x 2.5 cm
(4.1 x 4.1 x 1.0 in)
Shelf life 30 years minimum @ 20° C
40% RH (noncondensing)
Cartridge life 1,000,000 passes (any point on
the tape passing the recording
head in either direction)
10.4 x 10.4 x 2.5 cm
(4.1 x 4.1 x 1.0 in)
30 years minimum @ 20° C
40% RH (noncondensing)
1,000,000 passes (any point on
the tape passing the recording
head in either direction)
Cleaning cartridge life 20 uses 20 uses
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Appendix B
BCustomer Support
Information Needed for Support 2
Before contacting technical support, please have the following
information ready:
• Model number for your ValueLoader
• Serial number
• Media type and format
• Recent Error codes
• Revision number for ValueLoader and tape drive firmware
• Brand and model of your host computer
• Brand and model of your SCSI host adapter
• ValueLoader drivers and backup software that you are using and the
version number(s)
ValueLoader DLT VS80/DLT VS160 Tape Autoloader User Manual 65
Backup Software Support
Backup Software Support 2
While the ValueLoader itself is supported by Quantum, software
products used with the ValueLoader are supported by individual
software vendors. When contacting the software vendor for support, you
will need the following information:
• Your name and telephone number
• Product name, firmware revision, operating system, build, and serial
number
• Detailed list of error messages reported
• Configuration files and log files related to the problem
• Screen dumps, if applicable
• Explanation of how to reproduce the problem, if possible
• Events that may have contributed to the problem, recent operator
actions, recent events in the software or the system, and recent
changes to the computer system, software, or network environment.
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Appendix C
CRegulatory Statements
UL and CUL Listing 3
This information technology equipment is UL-Listed and CUL-Listed for
use with UL-Listed personal computers that have installation instructions
detailing user installation of card cage accessories.
CE Compliance 3
Electromagnetic Compatibility
This device complies with the following standards in accordance with the
European Directives 89/336/EEC.
3
• Immunity EN 55024;1998
• Emission EN 55022, Class B:1994 + A1:1995 + A2:1997
ValueLoader VS80/VS160 Tape Autoloader User Manual 67
FCC Compliance Statement
Safety (Low Voltage Directive)
This device complies with the following standards in accordance with
European Directives 73/23/EEC.
3
• EN 60950:2000
These definitions are classifed as per safety standard:
• EN 60950:2000
• SELV: Safety Extra Low Voltage
FCC Compliance Statement 3
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 subpart B of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference
in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take
whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
This device complies with Part 15 subpart B of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operations.
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Industry Canada (Digital Apparatus)
Industry Canada (Digital Apparatus) 3
Reference: Interference-Causing Equipment Standard ICES-003 Issue 2
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte les toutes les exigences du
Reglément sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Manufacturer Declaration 3
This certifies that this product is in compliance with EU Directive 89/
336/EEC, using the EMC standards EN55022 (Class B) and EN55024. This
product also meets or exceeds EN60950 safety requirements. This
product has been tested and verified to meet CISPR-2002 Class B
requirements.
ValueLoader VS80/VS160 Tape Autoloader User Manual 69
Manufacturer Declaration
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A
accessories 8
Activity LED 22
altitude specifications
Autodetect Mode
36
B
back panel 5
backup software
SCSI host adapter support
bar code labels
bar code reader
bulk erasing
3
3
25
C
cables
12
power
63
14
Index
12
SCSI
Cancel button
capacity, maximum formatted 2
cartridges
cleaning
exporting 26
importing
loading
maintaining 29
removing stuck
unloading
using
write-enabling
write-protecting
Circular Mode
Clean Drive LED
cleaning cartridge
cleaning drive
cleaning the tape drive
clearance, ValueLoader
configuring the ValueLoader 33–38
control buttons
23
25, 26, 30, 31, 49
25–??, 25
27
52–56
28
25
29
29
37
22
25, 26, 30, 31, 49
30
30
7
23
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cycle count information
65–66
39
Home screen
HVD SCSI bus
20
3
D
data transfer rate 2
device drivers 15
differential SCSI bus
drive
cleaning
Drive empty message
drivers, device
30
3
20
15
E
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) 14
Enter button 23
error codes
Error LED
ESD 14
event log
exclamation (!) point
exporting cartridges 26
56–60
22
40
20
I
importing cartridges 25–26
In Transit message 21
inventory
32
L
labels, bar code 3
LEDs
22
loading cartridges 27
location criteria, installation
Low-voltage differential
LVD SCSI bus 2, 3
2, 3
M
maintaining cartridges 29
Media Attention LED
21, 22
6–7
F
firmware
revision
updating
40
38
N
Next button 23
O
H
high-byte termination 3
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P
POST 14
Power-On Self Test (POST) 14
Previous button
23
storage
30
termination, SCSI
troubleshooting 44–60
15
U
R
rack requirements 9
rackmounting
Random Mode 36
Ready LED
rear panel
resetting the ValueLoader 34
9
22
5
S
SCSI bus
Diff
3
HVD
3
LVD 2, 3
SCSI ID
SCSI requirements
SCSI-2
Sequential Mode
specifications
Stacker Mode
stuck cartridge, removing
System test
34
3
2, 3
36
61–64
36
52–56
39
unloading cartridges 28
unpacking the ValueLoader
updating firmware
38
7–8
W
write-enabling cartridges 29
write-protecting cartridges 29
T
temperature
operating
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