Tandberg STORAGELOADER User Manual
© Tandberg Data ASA
May
2006
TM
StorageLoader
INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL
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Table of Contents
1. About This Manual
2. General Information
2.1 Models
2.1.1 Capacity
2.1.2 Data Transfer Rates
2.2 Product Description
2.2.1 Front Panel
2.2.2 Internal Components
2.2.3 Rear Panel
3. Installation
3.1 Performing the Installation
4. Operation and Configuration
4.1 System Power-On
4.2 Front Panel Display Modes
4.2.1 Menus
4.2.2 Dialogs
4.2.3 Messages
4.2.4 Status and Information
4.3 Main Menu
4.4 Setup Menu
4.4.1 StorageLoader setup
4.4.2 SCSI Setup
4.4.3 Remote Management setup
4.5 View Data Menu
4.5.1 StorageLoader Info
4.5.2 Drive Info
4.5.3 Remote Management Info
4.5.4 Statistics
4.6 Utiliti
4.6.1 The Maintenance Menus
4.6.2 The Diagnostics Menu
4.6.3 Set Password
4.7 Cartridge Handling
4.7.1 Cartridge Slot Numbers
4.7.2 Moving Cartridges to and from the Drive
4.8 Magazine Handling
4.8.1 Removing the Magazine fr
4.8.2 Inserting Cartridges into the Magazine
4.8.3 Removing Cartridges from the Magazine
4.8.4 Inserting a Magazine into the Unit
4.8.5 Manual/Emergency Release of Magazines
4.9 Standby Functionality
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5.1 Remote management configuration
5.1.1 Quick start guide
5.1.2 Enabling the RMI without rebooting
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5.2.1 Information Boxes
5.2.2 StorageLoader Start Page
5.2.3 Status Page
5.2.4 Settings Pages
5.2.5 Command Page
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6.1 Using the Cleaning Cartridge
6.1.1 Running an Installed Cleaning Cartridge
6.1.2 Removing the Cleaning Cartridge
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6.2.1 Firmware Upgrade via SCSI
6.2.2 Possible Upgrade Problems
6.3 Embedded Diagnostics
6.4 Reinstalling the Transport Lock
6.4.1 Transport Lock Inst
6.5 Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
6.5.1 FRU Drive Tray Assy DLT VS160 SCSI
6.5.2 FRU Drive Tray Assy 420LTO
6.5.3 FRU Power Supply
6.5.4 FRU Fan
6.5.5 FRU Magazine
6.5.6 FRU Filter
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7.2 How to Take Memory Dumps of the Drive
7.3 Hardware checking
7.4 Software
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7.5 Verifying Recent Changes
7.6 Trouble shooting matrix
7.7 The Error Screen
7.8 Error Codes
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A.5 Drop
A.6 Climatic Specifications
A.7 Noise Specification
A.8 Product Reliability
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Table of Figures
Figure 2.1 Overview of Tandberg Data StorageLoader 1U
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Figure 2.2 Front panel of the StorageLoader
Figure 2.3 Internal components of the StorageLoader
Figure 2.4 Cartridge magazines
Figure 2.5 Rear panel of the StorageLoader
Figure 3.1 Rack Mounting kit
Figure 3.2 Rack mount rail
Figure 3.3 Mounting the Rack mounting kit to a rack
Figure 3.4 Rack mounting kit mounted in rack
Figure 3.5 Slide the StorageLoader in from the front
Figure 3.6 Fasten the front of the StorageLoader to the rack
Figure 3.7 Fasten the rear of the StorageLoader to the rails.
Figure 3.8 Main Power switch, fuse holder and power cord
Figure 3.9 Robotics lock marked with red plastic tab
Figure 3.10 SCSI cable and SCSI terminator connection
Figure 3.11 Positioning of bar code label for LTO cartridges.
Figure 3.12 Positioning of bar code label for DLT cartridges.
Figure 4.1 Power-on Screen
Figure 4.2 Snapshot while running Inventory
Figure 4.3 The Default screen
Table 4-1 Robot Operation Statuses
Table 4-2 Drive Operation Statuses
Figure 4.4 Standard Menu Layout
Figure 4.5 The Complete Menu Tree
Figure 4.6 Standard Dialog Layout.
Figure 4.7 Dialog layout, entering discrete value
Figure 4.8 Slot dialog layout.
Figure 4.9 Predefined options, showed one at the time.
Figure 4.10 A default screen.
Figure 4.11 Load to Drive
Figure 4.12 Load to Drive
Figure 4.13 Empty Drive Message
Figure 4.14 Removing magazine
Figure 4.15 Magazine eject
Figure 4.16 Removing the magazine from the loader
Figure 4.17 Gently push the cartridge into th
Figure 4.18 Push the release knob towards the cartridge to eject
Figure 4.19 Cartridge position after manu
Figure 4.20 Push magazine until it clicks into place
Figure 4.21 Pointing out hole used to i
Figure 4.22 Magazine release tool in use
Figure 5.1 Navigation Menu
Figure 5.2 Remote Management Start Page
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Figure 5.3 Remote Management Status Page
Figure 5.
Figure 6.1 Transport lock marked with red plastic tab
Figure 6.2 Field Replaceable Units
Figure 6.3 Replacing the tape drive
Figure 6.4 Rear of the tape drive
Figure 6.5 Releasing the tape drive
Figure 6.6 Guide cartridge mounting
Figure 6.7 Correct position of Gu
Figure 6.8 Replacing the tape drive
Figure 6.9 Rear of the tape drive
Figure 6.10 Releasing the tape drive
Figure 6.11 Exchanging a defective power supply
Figure 6.12 Removing the fixing screw
Figure 6.13 Fan power
Figure 6.14 Removing the back panel cover plate
Figure 6.15 Removing the fan
Figure 6.16 Notch in chassis for fan cable
Figure 6.17 Replacing dust filter
Figure 7.1 Error Code Page
Figure 7.2 Example of detailed information
Figure 7.3 Example of further detailed information
Figure 7.4 Example of action
Figure 7.5 Warning message concerning reboot
Table A - 1 StorageLoader Mechanical Dimensions and Weight
Table A - 2 StorageLoader Power Requirements
Table A - 3 StorageLoader sine sweep levels
Table A - 4 StorageLoader random vibrati
Table A - 5 StorageLoader mechanical shock levels
Table A - 6 StorageLoader drop test
Table A - 7 StorageLoader temperature specification
Table A - 8 StorageLoader humidity specification
Table A - 9 StorageLoader altitude specification
Table A - 10
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Table B
1. About This Manual
This manual describes how to install and use the Tandberg Data
StorageLoader for 420LTO and DLT VS160 tape drives. It is
intended for use by anyone who would install, use and maintain
the device.
Chapter 2:
Chapter 3: Installation
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StorageLoader drop test
StorageLoader temperature specification
StorageLoader humidity specification
StorageLoader altitude specification
StorageLoader noise specification
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General Information gives a product description of the
StorageLoader.
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Chapter 4:
Chapter 5:
Chapter 6: Maintenance
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
AppendixA:
Appendix B:
Operating and Configuration describes how to use the
local interface, how to configures the device, and how
to handle the cartridges and mag
Remote Management describes the functionality of the
Remote Management via the Ethernet.
describes cleaning and upgrading
procedures, and how to prepare the StorageLoader for
shipping.
you are having problems with the StorageLoader.
Tandberg Data StorageLoader 1U.
Spare parts and Accessories lists all accessories
and spare pa
Specifications
azines.
lists possible areas to investigate if
lists the specification data for the
rts with part number.
2. General Information
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loader designed for secure, reliable, unattended system backup.
The loader can be mounted in a 19” rack or used as a tabletop
unit. Its height is 1U.
The loader is equipped with a
420LTO tape drive
magazines.
Storage
and has room for 8 cartridges in two 4
Loader
is a compact tape cartridge
Tandberg
DLT VS160, 220LTO or
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cartridge
Figure
The entire system is under host control via an industrySCSI interface. Its robotic tape handling is both rugged and simple
for utmost reliability
The key features of the StorageLoader
2.1
Overview of Tandberg Data StorageLoader 1U
include:
Two removable cartridge magazines, each with space for
four cartridges
Integrated Bar Code Reader
Magazine release under system control
Low Voltage Differential (LVD) / Single-Ended (SE) SCSI
Interface
On-board Diagnostics
Remote management
Operators interface with front panel display and four control
buttons
(Optional on some models)
standard
Standby functionality
Replaceable dust filters
Tape drive, magazines, power supply and fans are Field
Replaceable Units
(FRUs)
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Models
model, refer to Appendix A.
Review the
Chapter. 3 before you power up the unit for the first time.
.For additional specification information for this
2.1.1 Capacity
StorageLoader Model
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Tandberg
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LTO1
LTO2
*** IMPORTANT ***
READ ME FIRST
Operation
caution at the beginning of
and Configuration
Cartridge
Capacity
(Native)
100GB
200GB
Cartridge
Capacity
(Comp 2:1)
200GB
400GB
Magazine
Capacity
(Native)
800 GB
1.6TB
Magazine
Capacity
(Comp 2:1)
1.6TB
3.2TB
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VS160
Data Storage Capacity
80GB
2.1.2 Data Transfer Rates
Storag
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eLoader VS160
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Maximum Sustained
Rate, Native
16MB/s
57.6GB/hr
24MB/s
86.4GB/hr
8MB/s
28.8GB/hr
160GB
640GB
1.28TB
Maximum Sustained
Rate, Compressed
32MB/s
115.2GB/hr
48MB/s
172.8GB/hr
16MB/s
57.6GB/hr
2.2
The StorageLoader has several features designed to increase the
ease of use and utility of the product, such as:
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Product Description
Two removable magazines allow for easy management of
data sets or archival storage. For the StorageLoader each
magazine has room for four cartridges.
A menu-driven operator control panel interface with backlit
LCD provides easy control for configuration and diagnostic
activiti
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An Ethernet connection allows for management by an
operator with a standard web browser on a remote
computer. The remote operator can do most of the
operations that can be done through the front panel, such as
monitoring the loader’s status and downloading statistical
and diagnostic information.
For information on the installed tape drive; see the tape drive
manuals referred to in chapter 1.
2.2.1 Front Panel
The Front Panel includes the User Control Panel with LCD display,
four Control Buttons, two LED indicators and a Standby switch.
The bezels of the two magazines are also visible from the front.
Operation and Configuration
Magazine
front bezel
Figure 2.2 Front panel of the StorageLo
LCD – liquid crystal display
The display is a backlit 122 x 32, dot-matrix graphical display that
can show four lines of 20 characters.
In various modes of operation, the display panel screens and
contr
ol buttons allow you to do the following:
Enter settings for StorageLoader configuration
Issue operational commands
View StorageLoader status and information
Test StorageLoader functionality
LED
indicators
Standby
switch
LCD
display
ader
Control
buttons
Magazine
front
bezel
Control Buttons
The labels for the four control buttons are displayed in the corners
of the LCD. All buttons have “soft labeling” for different modes of
operation (i.e., the functions and labels of the buttons change
during different activities). The actual soft label for each button for
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any activity is always visi
LED Indicators
The two LED indicators are green and amber. They indicate the
StorageLoader activity as follows:
Green LED on: The StorageLoader is either running or ready
for operation.
Green LED blinking: Short blinks followed by long intervals
indicate that the loader is in low power standby mode.
Amber LED on: Fault LED, the StorageLoader has
encountered an electrical or mechanical failure.
Both LED’s off: The StorageLoader is offline. This is the case
while the loader is initializing, after power-on, and when a
magazine is removed.
ble on the display.
Operation
and Configuration
Standby Switch
A switch on the front panel provides a Loader Standby. If the
switch is pushed when the loader is active, the loader will complete
the current operation and go off line and enter standby mode, see
more details in chapter
Magazine Front Bezel
The front bezel of the magazines is visible from the front.
magazine handling is described in detail in chapter
Handling.
4.9, Standby Functionality
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All
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Drive
Slot 2
Slot 4
Slot 3
Slot 8
Slot 7
Slot 6
Slot 5
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Internal Components
The StorageLoader features the main internal components shown
in the figure below.
Left magazine
Power Supply
C
Robotics
module
artridges
Operation and Configuration
Front panel
Figure 2.3 Internal components of the StorageLoader
Tape Drive
The StorageLoader is equipped with one tape drive, which is
located in the centre in the back of the loader. The drive is a fieldreplaceable unit (FRU) that can be removed/ replaced while the
loader is mounted in a rack. See section
Assy DLT VS160 SCSI, section
and
420LTO.
Robotics Module
The robotic cartridge handling mechanism moves cartridges
between the cartridge slots in the two magazines and the tape
drive.
Right magazine
6.5.2, FRU Drive Tray Assy
6.5.1, FRU Drive Tray
220LTO
Barcode Reader
The
models
Please note that StorageLoader specific bar code labels need to be
used to achieve correct operation of the bar code reader.
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. When mounted, it is integrated in the Robotics Module.
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Cartridge Magazines
There are two removable magazines (FRUs), each holding four
tape cartridges, see figure 2.4. The magazine includes design
features to ensur
stay securely seated. All magazine handling is described in detail in
section
The Cartridge Slots in the magazines are numbered as shown in
figure 2.3
e that cartridges are always inserted correctly and
4.8, Magazine Handling
Operation
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and Configuration
Figure 2.4 Cartridge magazines
Power Supply
The power supply regulates the electrical power supplied to the
device. It is easily removable (FRU) for quick field service; see
section
6.5.3, FRU Power Supply
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2.2.2 Rear Panel
The figure below shows the rear panel of the StorageLoader.
Main
Power
switch
F
igure 2.5 Rear panel of the StorageLoader
Two Integrated Cooling Fans
The rear panel contains two forced-air cooling fans, which draw air
inward through the front and expel it out in the back. The fans will
start whenever the drive is operating or when the internal
temperature in the StorageLoader gets too high. The cooling fans
are field replaceable units, see section
Fuse
Power cord
connection
Operation and Configuration
Fan
Back panel
cover plate
Fan
6.5.4, FRU Fan
SCSI
connectors
Ethernet
port
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Main Power Switch/ Fuse/Pow
The main power switch is found on the rear of the loader on the
power supply bracket. The power switch, the fuse holder (with a
250V 2A (H) fuse) and the AC power cord connection are combined
in one common unit.
SCSI Interface Connectors
The StorageLoader has two shielded 68-pin VHDCI SCSI
connectors on the rear panel. The connectors are used for
connecting the tape drive and the StorageLoader to a SCSI bus.
These connectors can link to the following:
A shielded male VHDCI SCSI cable
A
shielded male VHDCI SCSI terminator.
Ethernet Port
This port is for the Remote Management system and allows you to
connect the StorageLoader to a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet network.
er cord connection
Back Panel Cover Plate
Removing the Back Panel Cover Plate gives you access to all the
field-replaceable units located at the back of the StorageLoader.
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3. Installation
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to properly
prepare and install the Tandberg Data StorageLoader.
WHEN POWERING UP THE
Operation
and Configuration
READ ME FIRST
CAUTION! !
YOU MUST REMOVE THE
ROBOT TRANSPORT LOCK
UNIT FOR THE FIRST
OR IT WILL NOT OPERA
TE.
TIME
SEE THE PROCEDURE ON
3.1
To install the StorageLoader, complete the following steps.
Step 1. Unpacking the StorageLoade
Carefully unpack the unit from the shipping container. Save the
container and packing materials in case you need to transport the
StorageLoader in the future. The packaging is specifically designed
for the loader to ensure it is not damaged during transp
Review the contents of the shipping container to be sure that all
parts were included in the shipment. A standard package for the
StorageLoader consists of the following items:
Performing the Installation
A factory-assembled StorageLoader unit containing two
cartridge magaz
ines.
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ortation.
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A Standard Accessory Kit containing:
- 1 The Tandberg Data StorageLoader CD containing
all manuals
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1 Printed copy of the Quick Installation Guide
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1 Warranty/Registration Card
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Rack Mount Hardware Kit
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There will be variations of this list.
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nstallation guide shipped with the StorageLoader.
Note: The StorageLoader contains no cartridges before shipment.
Step 2. Installing the StorageLoader in a Rack
- 2 Line Power Cords: one for USA/Japan and one for
Eu
ropean power outlets
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1 VHDCI SCSI Interface Cable
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1 68-pin VHDCI LVD/SE SCSI Terminator.
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1 Ethernet cable
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Tool for Emergency Magazine Release
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Please
Operation and Configuration
also
refer to your Quick
The StorageLoader is designed for use in 19” rack system using 1U
of rack space. The length of the power cord and the SCSI cable
may restrict the placement.
Attention:
horizontal position. Do not attempt to operate the StorageLoader
in any other position than horizontally.
The airflow around the front and back of the StorageLoader
is not obstructed.
There is a minimum of 60cm free space in front of the unit to
allow the operator to safely remove the magazines.
The display and operator controls are easily accessed.
The StorageLoader is away from the floor , and in a clean
environment with temperature within specification, see
Appendix A.
The Rack Mounting Kit includes the following items:
The StorageLoader is designed to operate in a
Also make sure that:
Rail Left Assembly
Rail Right Assembly
Screw M6x12 (6 pieces)
Screw M5x8 (2 pieces)
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Folding rule or tape measure
Screwdriver
7 mm open-end wrench
Note:
Before mounting the rails into the rack, dismount the rails from the
loader and remove the spacers between t
The rails are mounted to the loader during transportation.
Back
Operation
he rails and the loader.
and Configuration
Rail Left Assembly
Figure 3.1 Rack Mounting kit
Installing the Rack Mounting Kit
Determine the proper position of the rails in the rack.
Rail Right Assembly
Front
Caution:
StorageLoader, hazardous conditions can be the result of uneven
mechanical loading of a rack.
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StorageLoader 1U uses 1U of
vertical rack space. The rails
must be installed in a full U
position (The bottom of the
rails must be aligned with the
bottom of a U), see figure 3.2.
Operation and Configuration
Figure 3.2 Rack m
Installing the “Rail Left Assembly”
1.
Measure the length between the rear rack mount rails and
the front rack mount rails. If the measurement is shorter
than the StorageLoader, move the two sets of screws
M4x12, washers and nuts shown in Figure 3.
2.
Adjust the “Rail Left Assembly” to fit the measurement in
step 1.
3. Use a 7 mm open-end wrench together with the screwdriver
to tighten the two M4x12 screws to fix the rail length.
Note: Using more than two screws will increase the stability
of the Rack M
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Place the “Rail Left Assembly” on the left side of the rack,
between the rear rack mount rail and the front rack mount
rail.
5.
Mount the “Rail Left Assembly” at desired height using one
M6x12 screw in front (upper hole in rail only) and two M6x1
screws at the backside.
ounting Kit.
See figure 3.4.
ount rail
3.
2
Installing the “Rail Right Assembly”
Follow the instruction for left side only using the “Rail Right
Assembly” on the right side of the rack.
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Step 3
(Screw M4x12,
nut and washer)
Rear Rack
Mount Rail
Step 1
Step 2
Use these holes
if rack depth is
equal or longer
than the
StorageLoader
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Step 5
(Screw M6x12)
and Configuration
Step 1
Holes to be
used if rack
depth is short
than the
StorageLoader
Front Rack Mount Rail
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Figure 3.3 Mounting the Rack mounting kit to a rack
Figure 3.4 shows step 5 in the
description:
Rack mounting kit mounted in
rack with one screw M6x12 in
upper hole on both left and right
side.
On the rear side two screws
must be used on both left and
right side.
Totally six screws are used to
install the “rack mou
the rack.
Figure 3.4 Rack mounting kit
nting kit” to
mounted in rack
Mounting the StorageLoader to the Rack
Make sure that all the screws in the Rack Mounting Kit are
tightened properly before installing the StorageLoader in the rack.
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Slide the StorageLoader on the rails from the front of the rack, as
shown in figure 3.5. Then fix the StorageLoader using one M6x12
screw in front of the rack on both left and right side (see figure
3.6) and one M5x8 on the backside of the Rack Mounting Kit on
both left
and right side (see figure 3.7).
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Figure 3.5 Slide the StorageLoader in
from the front
Figure 3.7 Fasten the rear of the StorageLoader to the rails.
How to dismo
Make sure that you have disconnected all the cables before you
start dismounting the StorageLoader from the rack.
Unscrew the M5x8 screws at the back of the rack mounting kit.
(See figure 3.7)
Use one M5x8 screw on both left
and right side (M5-thread) to
fasten the StorageLoader to the
rails’ backside.
unt the StorageLoader from the rack
Figure 3.6 Fasten the front of the
StorageLoader to the rack
Unscrew the M6x12 screw at the front of the rack. Note that you
only unscrew the lowest screw. (See figures 3.5 and 3.6)
Slide the StorageLoader gently out of the rack. Note that the
StorageLoader’s weight is 14.6kg!
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Step 3. Connecting Power Cable
The StorageLoader is offered both w
-
DC connection.
This version is offered with special connector and This is described in appendix. A2. Please note grounding
requirements
AC connection
Before connecting the StorageLoader to your host computer
system you should run the self-diagnostic of the unit. This
preparation requires power to the StorageLoader. Go through the
following steps to perform this test:
1.
Use the power cables from the accessories included in the
shipment. Make sure you select the power cord suited for
your power system.
and special connector
Operation
ith AC and DC connection.
.
and Configuration
48 VDC volt
age
.
2.
Plug the power cable into the rear of the StorageLoader (see
figure 3.8). Plug the other end of the cable into a properly
grounded electrical outlet.
Note: Reliable earthing depends on earthing in the AC electrical
outlet, in which the StorageLoader’s power cable is connected.
Adding the StorageLoader to an existing rack installation can cause
a leaking current fault condition because of the summation of the
leaking currents. For security, a 250V 2A (H) fuse is located near
the power switch.
3. Turn on the StorageLoader
by switching the Power
Switch to “1”.
If the transport lock is
present the loader will
detect this and instruct
the user to remove it, see
next step.
Figure 3.8
holder and power cord connection
Main
Power switch,
fuse
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Step 4. Removing the Transport Lock
The robot mechanism
is protected from
damage during
shipment with a
screw holding the
robotics in a locked
position.
This locking screw is
marked with a red
plastic tab protrudin
between the right
magazine and the
front panel assembly.
This locking screw
must be removed
before the
StorageLoader can
operate normally.
g
Figure 3.9
Robotics
Operation and Configuration
lock marked with red plastic tab
The locking screw will be detected when the StorageLoader
powered on. The display will show a message indicating the locking
screw has been detected. The display will instruct the user to
remove the magazine to gain access to the locking screw. Remove
the screw and reinsert the magazine. The loader will now co
its power on sequence, see next step.
For manual/emergency release of the magazine, see section
Note
robot if you need to return your StorageLoader to the supplier for
service or repair.
Important:
shipped without the locking screw properly installed. See section
6.4, Reinstalling the Transport Lock
transport lock.
Step 5. Running Power-On Selftest
After the transport lock is removed, the loader will continue
running it’s power-on selftest and doing an inventory of its
cartridges.
: Keep the screw in a safe place. You will need it to lock the
The warranty does not cover damage to the loader,
4.8.5
, on how to re-install the
is
ntinue
.
The word Idle and the cartridge map will appear on the default
display screen. If the self-diagnostics and the inventory sequence
are successfully completed, the green LED will illuminate. The
StorageLoader is now ready to be installed in the system.
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Operation
and Configuration
If a problem occurs during the power-on sequence, the
StorageLoader will display an error message on the display. Refer
to chapter 4.2 and 7, to learn the procedures for resolving the
problem.
Step 6. Setting the SCSI Address
The SCSI address is a unique address that identifies the unit
connected to the SCSI bus. The StorageLoader uses two SCSI
addresses or Id’s. One is for the loader robotics controller and the
other is for the tape drive. The SCSI addresses can be configured
through the operator buttons and th
e display on the front panel. In
most cases the default addresses can be used. The default SCSI
address for the StorageLoader robotics is 4 and the tape drive has
SCSI address set to 5.
To set the SCSI addresses for the StorageLoader and the built in
tape
drive, refer to section
4.4.2
,
SCSI Setup
for more
information. You may also wish to reserve a magazine slot for a
cleaning cartridge, and set a security password at this time. Once
some settings are changed, the StorageLoader and the drive may,
if required, automatically reboot.
Step 7. Connecting the SCSI Bus Cable
Guidelines before connecting the SCSI cable:
A)
Before the SCSI bus cable is connected to the
StorageLoader, turn the StorageLoader
off.
B)
Make sure that your host system is in a state were a new
main
power switch
SCSI device can be safely connected to the SCSI bus.
C) Do not exceed SCSI bus length restrictions.
1. Add the length of all external and internal SCSI cables
bus
2.
Add 80 cm (31.5 inch) for the internal cable length in the
StorageLoader.
3.
The maximum allowed length of an LVD SCSI bus is 12 m
(39 ft) if the number of SCSI devices exceeds two.
4.
For an SE SCSI bus, be very careful regarding bus length.
The normal combination has a SE bus transfer speed of 160
Mbyte/s with a maximum bus length of 3 m (9.8ft) and up to
4 SCSI devices connected. If your SE system operates with a
different transfer speed or
has
more than 4 SCSI devices, we
refer to the actual SCSI standard for complete bus length
restrictions.
on the
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D)
Before the StorageLoader is powered on and the system is
restarted, make sure that the SCSI bus is properly
terminated. If the StorageLoader terminates the SCSI bus, it
is recommended to connect the terminator from the
accessory kit box on the lower SCSI connector on the back
plane.
To connect the SCSI bus cable:
1.
On the rear of the StorageLoader, attach the device
connector of the SCSI cable to the upper SCSI connector,
see figure 3.10.
2. Secure
3.
Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the appropriate
SCSI adapter on your system and fasten it with the
thumbscrews.
4.
If the StorageLoader is the last device on the SCSI bus,
install a SCSI bus terminator to the free SCSI connector on
the StorageLoader. Make sure that the terminator is of the
correct type for your SCSI system.
See figure 3.10.
the cable with the thumbscrews on the connector.
Operation and Configuration
5. It is possible to daisy chain several SCSI devices on the SCSI
bus. If you do, the terminator must be connected to the last
devi
ce on the bus. Note that there are limitations to the
SCSI cable length.
Figure 3.10 SCSI cable and SCSI terminator connection
Step 8. Connecting the Ethernet Connector
To connect the StorageLoader to the Ethernet, use the provided
cable from the access
1.
Insert one end of the cable into the StorageLoader Ethernet
port. Push until it snaps into place. The open port in figure
3.10 is for Ethernet connection.
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2.
Connect the other end to a normal 10/ 100 BaseT Ethernet
outlet.
The Ethernet-based Remote management system is described in
chapter 5,
Step 9. Restarting Your System
It is recommended that all external SCSI devices, including the
StorageL
started.
StorageLoader runs a power up Self-test (like in step 5 above).
When the display reports that the StorageLoader is in the “Idle“
state and the green LED is on, the StorageLoader is ready. Then
turn on the Server/PC and the system is ready for further
configuration and operation (described in chapter 4, Operation and
Configuration).
Note: The tape drive needs up to 40 seconds from power on until
it’s active on the SCSI bus. It is recommended to turn on the
power at least 40 seconds before the computer system is started.
Remote Management
oader are powered on before the computer system is re-
Turn on the
StorageLoader
.
first and wait while the
Operation
and Configuration
Step 10. BCR: Labelling of cartridges
If your loader is equi
use this functionality, you need to attach bar code labels to the
cartridges.
Note:
ensure reliable functionality of the bar code reader. The bar code
la
bels for LTO and DLT cartridges differ.
Cartridge labels
the figures below for LTO cartridges and DLT cartridges
respectively.
You need to use StorageLoader specific bar code labels to
pped with a bar code reader and you want to
must
be oriented on the cartridges as shown in
Figure 3.11 Positioning of bar code label for LTO cartridges.
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Figure 3.12 P
ositioning of bar code label for DLT cartridges.
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4. Operation and Configuration
The Local User Interface (LUI) consists of a small LCD panel
capable of displaying four lines of 20 characters each, and four
control buttons, one near each corner of the display. The buttons
have soft labels in the corners of the display. The figure below
shows the power-on screen on the panel.
Figure 4.1 Power-on Screen
Operation
and Configuration
4.1 System Power-
With mechanical installation and electrical connection complete,
turn on the
seconds, the unit performs a sequence of diagnostic tests called
Power-On Self Tests (POST).
the robot cabling. As the tests are completed, the control panel
displays a sign-on message, see figure 4.1.
After successful completion of the POST sequence, the loader will
respond to SCSI selections. Then the system starts a series of
initialization functions, a process that consists of robot calibration
operation and cartridge inventory of magazines and drive. If a
barcode reader is installed and enabled, the barcode labels on the
cartridges will be read when running inventory.
During these operations the loader will continuously show the map
status on the screen, see figure 4.2. The status of all magazine
slots and the drive are initially unknown, and a ‘?’ is displayed for
each slot. As the robot searches the magazine slots for cartridges
during Inventory, the display is updated.
main
power switch. At power-on, for the first few
On
POST also includes a loop back test of
Cartridge
Inventory
Status
Figure 4.2 Snapshot while running Inventory
Once the unit has completed the initialization processes, the
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Default screen, see figure 4.3 appears and the loader is ready for
SCSI comm
The Map of the cartridges has the following symbols:
1. A “?” when status is unknown and Inventory is still running.
2.
A number indicates a slot occupied by a cartridge (figure 2.3
shows how the cartridge slots are numbered in the
magazines)
3. Underscor
4. ‘C’ indicates that a Cleaning Cartridge occupies the slot.
The line below the map on the default screen gives the drive
status. The drive status displayed is drive dependent.
ands.
e line indicates an empty slot
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Robot operation status
Line 2
Figure 4.3 The Default screen
The robot operation status has the following options:
1
Idle
2
Fetching
3
Sto
wing
Map: _
The loader is idle
The loader is moving a cartridge from a
magazine slot or from the drive to the robot.
The loader is moving a cartridge from the robot
to a magazine slot or to the drive.
Drive Empty
Idle Menu
_ 3 _ 5 _ 7 _
Menu button
Soft Label
4
Moving
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