Tandberg Data MSERIES USER, M-SERIES User Manual

Tandberg Data M-Series

User’s Guide

T6423045-03 A01

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Preface xiii

Chapter 1 Overview 1

Library Capacity.................................................................................................1

M1500 Library ............................................................................................. 1

M2500 Library ............................................................................................. 1

Tape Drives.........................................................................................................2

Library Scalability.............................................................................................. 2

Library Features .................................................................................................5

Front Panel................................................................................................... 5

Internal Layout............................................................................................ 8

Back Panel..................................................................................................10

Chapter 2 Basic Operations 13

Introduction ...................................................................................................... 14

Main Screen ............................................................................................... 14

GUI Buttons ............................................................................................... 17

GUI Icons ................................................................................................... 17

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Contents

Using the Quick View Menu Screen..............................................................19

Accessing the Quick View Menu Screen ...............................................19

Viewing Library Information ..................................................................20

Viewing Tape Drive Information............................................................21

Viewing Inventory Information..............................................................22

Turning Drive Power On or Off (Quick View Menu Screen).............23

Moving Tape Cartridges .................................................................................25

Using the Mailbox ............................................................................................28

Viewing Mailbox Status ...........................................................................29

Importing and Exporting Cartridges .....................................................30

Configuring the Mailbox..........................................................................35

Removing the Magazines................................................................................35

Removing a Magazine from an M1500 .................................................. 36

Removing a Magazine from an M2500 .................................................. 38

Viewing Statistics .............................................................................................43

Accessing the Statistics Menu Screen.....................................................43

Viewing Library Statistics........................................................................44

Viewing Drive Statistics ...........................................................................45

Viewing the SCSI History ........................................................................46

Viewing the Stack Configuration...................................................................47

Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration 49

Accessing the Configuration Screen..............................................................49

Setting the Library ID ......................................................................................51

Changing a Tape Drive ID ..............................................................................51

Changing the Terminator Power Setting ......................................................53

Changing the Emulation Setting ....................................................................54

Changing the Storage Slot Count Setting .....................................................54

Changing the Sync Negotiation Setting........................................................55

Changing the Wide Negotiation Setting.......................................................56

Changing the Serialization Setting ................................................................57

Changing the Short Labels Setting.................................................................58

Changing the Illumination Setting ................................................................58

Changing the Off-Line Time Setting .............................................................59

Changing the Barcode Scanner Setting .........................................................60

Changing the Baud Rate Setting ....................................................................60

Setting the Time................................................................................................61

Setting the Date.................................................................................................62

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Changing the Import/Export Setting ........................................................... 62

Changing the Auto-Clean Setting.................................................................. 64

Changing the Ignore Host Lock Setting ....................................................... 65

Changing the Auto-Import Option ............................................................... 66

Chapter 4 Performing Maintenance Operations 67

Accessing the Maintenance Screen................................................................ 67

Cleaning a Tape Drive..................................................................................... 69

Turning Drive Power On or Off (Maintenance Screen) ............................. 71

Adjusting the Contrast .................................................................................... 73

Chapter 5 Running Diagnostic Programs 75

Accessing the Diagnostics Menu Screen....................................................... 75

Running the Barcode Scanner Test................................................................ 77

Running the Move Medium Test................................................................... 79

Running the Move Location Test................................................................... 82

Running the Display Test ............................................................................... 85

Chapter 6 Updating Drive Firmware 87

Accessing the Service Drive Screen............................................................... 87

Updating the Drive Firmware from Tape .................................................... 89

Chapter 7 Running the Demonstration Programs 91

Accessing the Demo Programs Screen.......................................................... 91

Running the Confidence Test Program ........................................................92

Running the Demo 1 Program ....................................................................... 93

Running the Demo 2 Program ....................................................................... 94

Running the Demo 3 Program ....................................................................... 95

Running the Demo 4 Program ....................................................................... 96

Running the Demo 5 Program ....................................................................... 97

Running the Demo 6 Program ....................................................................... 98

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Appendix A Specifications 99

Physical Specifications...................................................................................100

Performance Specifications...........................................................................102

Reliability Specifications ...............................................................................103

Tape Drive Specifications..............................................................................104

Environmental Specifications .......................................................................104

SCSI Specifications .........................................................................................105

Appendix B Fault Symptom Code (FSC) Dictionary 107

Appendix C DLTtape Cartridge Maintenance 159

Handling DLTtape Cartridges......................................................................159

Visual Inspection of DLTtape Cartridges ...................................................160

When To Visually Inspect a DLTtape Cartridge ................................160

Visual Inspection Procedure..................................................................161

Appendix D Regulatory Statements 165

Glossary 169

Index 171

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Figures

Figure 1 M1500 Front Panel........................................................................ 5

Figure 2 M2500 Front Panel........................................................................ 6

Figure 3 M1500 Internal Layout................................................................. 8

Figure 4 M2500 Internal Layout................................................................. 9

Figure 5 M1500 Back Panel....................................................................... 10

Figure 6 M2500 Back Panel....................................................................... 11

Figure 7 Sample Main Screen, Stand-alone M1500...............................15

Figure 8 Sample Main Screen, M1500 in a Multiple Library Stack..... 15

Figure 9 M2500 Library Levels ................................................................ 16

Figure 10 Sample Main Screen, M2500 .....................................................16

Figure 11 Using the GUI Buttons............................................................... 17

Figure 12 Quick View Menu Screen..........................................................19

Figure 13 Sample Library Information Screen......................................... 20

Figure 14 Sample Drive Information Screen............................................ 21

Figure 15 Sample Inventory Screen........................................................... 22

Figure 16 Sample Tape Drive Power Screen............................................ 23

Figure 17 Sample Drive Power Screen...................................................... 24

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Figures

Figure 18 Menu Screen ................................................................................25

Figure 19 Sample Move Cartridge FROM Screen....................................26

Figure 20 Sample Move Cartridge TO Screen..........................................27

Figure 21 Sample Confirm Move Cartridge Screen ................................28

Figure 22 Sample Mailbox Screen..............................................................29

Figure 23 Mailbox - OPEN Screen .............................................................30

Figure 24 Sample Release Magazines Screen ........................................... 36

Figure 25 Magazine Release Button...........................................................38

Figure 26 Release Magazines Screen .........................................................39

Figure 27 Removing the Level 2 Left Magazine ......................................41

Figure 28 Release Latch ...............................................................................41

Figure 29 Removing the Level 1 Left Magazine ......................................42

Figure 30 Service Menu Screen ..................................................................43

Figure 31 Statistics Menu Screen................................................................44

Figure 32 Sample Library Statistics Screen...............................................44

Figure 33 Sample Drive Statistics Screen..................................................46

Figure 34 Sample SCSI History Screen......................................................47

Figure 35 Sample Stack Configuration Screen .........................................48

Figure 36 Menu Screen ................................................................................50

Figure 37 Configuration Screen..................................................................50

Figure 38 M2500 Drive Numbering...........................................................52

Figure 39 Service Menu Screen ..................................................................68

Figure 40 Maintenance Screen....................................................................68

Figure 41 Select Cleaning Cartridge Screen .............................................69

Figure 42 Select Tape Drive Screen............................................................70

Figure 43 Sample Tape Drive Power Screen ............................................71

Figure 44 Sample Drive Power Screen......................................................72

Figure 45 Adjust Contrast Screen...............................................................73

Figure 46 Service Menu Screen ..................................................................76

Figure 47 Diagnostics Menu Screen...........................................................76

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Figure 48 Diags: General Screen ................................................................ 77

Figure 49 Diag: Barcode Screen ................................................................. 78

Figure 50 Sample Move Cartridge FROM Screen ................................... 79

Figure 51 Move Cartridge TO Screen ....................................................... 80

Figure 52 Sample Confirm Move Cartridge Screen ................................ 81

Figure 53 Diag: Move Medium Screen ..................................................... 81

Figure 54 Diag: Move-Location Screen..................................................... 83

Figure 55 Diag: Move Location Screen ..................................................... 84

Figure 56 Service Menu Screen .................................................................. 88

Figure 57 Service Drive Screen................................................................... 88

Figure 58 Select Firmware Cartridge Screen............................................89

Figure 59 Select Tape Drive Screen ........................................................... 90

Figure 60 Demo Programs Screen ............................................................. 92

Figure 61 Location of the Reel Locks and the Hub ............................... 161

Figure 62 Opening the Tape Cartridge Door......................................... 162

Figure 63 Write Protect Switch ................................................................ 163

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Tables

Table 1 Capacity, M1500 Multiple Library Stack ..................................3

Table 2 Capacity, M2500 Multiple Library Stack ..................................4

Table 3 Front Panel Features ....................................................................7

Table 4 GUI Icons..................................................................................... 17

Table 5 Import/Export Settings ............................................................. 63

Table 6 Unit Dimensions/Weight ....................................................... 100

Table 7 Capacities................................................................................... 100

Table 8 Performance Specifications..................................................... 102

Table 9 Library Performance ................................................................ 102

Table 10 Reliability Specifications ......................................................... 103

Table 11 Tape Drive Specifications........................................................ 104

Table 12 Power ......................................................................................... 104

Table 13 Climate....................................................................................... 105

Table 14 Compliance and Certification................................................. 105

Table 15 Fault Symptom Codes .............................................................107

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Preface

Audience This document is written for operators of the M1500 and M2500 libraries.

Purpose This document explains how to use the M1500 and M2500 libraries.

Document Organization

This document is organized as follows:

• Chapter 1, Overview

• Chapter 2, Basic Operations explains how to use them to perform basic library operations such as moving tape cartridges within the library, removing the tape cartridge magazines, and viewing library information.

• Chapter 3, Changing the Library Configuration change the library configuration using the GUI

• Chapter 4, Performing Maintenance Operations perform library maintenance operations using the GUI screen.

• Chapter 5, Running Diagnostic Programs library’s built in diagnostic programs.

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, provides an overview of the M-Series libraries.

, introduces the library GUI screens and

, explains how to

Configuration screen.

, explains how to

Maintenance

, explains how to use the

Preface

• Chapter 5, Updating Drive Firmware, explains how to update the drive firmware.

Notational Conventions

• Chapter 6, Running the Demonstration Programs

, explains how to

run the library demonstration programs.

• Appendix A, Specifications

, lists the specifications for the M-Series

libraries.

• Appendix B, Fault Symptom Code (FSC) Dictionary

, lists the fault

symptom codes (FSCs) for the M-Series libraries.

• Appendix C, DLTtape Cartridge Maintenance

, provides guideline for handling DLT and SDLT cartridges and visually inspecting them if necessary.

• Appendix D, Regulatory Statements

, provides regulatory

information for the M-Series libraries.

This document concludes with a glossary and a detailed index.

This document uses the following conventions:

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.

This manual uses the following:

• Right side of the library — Refers to the right side as you face the component being described.

• Left side of the library — Refers to the left side as you face the component being described.

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Preface

Overview 1

This chapter provides an overview of the M-Series libraries and their features.

Library Capacity 1

M1500 Library 1 The M1500 library can contain up to two tape drives and up to 21 DLT/

SDLT cartridges or 25 LTO cartridges. The cartridges are stored in two independently removable cartridge magazines and one fixed cartridge slot.

M2500 Library 1 The M2500 library can contain:

• Up to five tape drives and up to 84 DLT/SDLT cartridges or 100 LTO cartridges

• Six tape drives and up to 73 DLT/SDLT cartridges or 87 LTO cartridges

The cartridges are stored in up to eight independently removable cartridge magazines and up to four fixed cartridge slots.

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Chapter 1 Overview Tape Drives

Tape Drives 1

M-Series tape libraries are equipped with SCSI tape drives. One SCSI bus is provided for the library robotics and for each tape drive installed. These SCSI buses are Ultra 2 SCSI, Ultra 3 SCSI, or Ultra 160 SCSI, depending on the drives installed.

LVD SCSI configurations have a maximum allowable bus length of 12 meters. To determine the cable length of the bus, measure the lengths of the SCSI cables connecting each device to that bus and add those lengths together. To that total length, add 12.25 inches (31.10 cm) for the internal SCSI cable length of each SCSI tape drive.

Library Scalability 1

The M1500 and M2500 library modules can be used as stand-alone libraries, or can be combined with other M1500 and M2500 library modules and a StackLink mechanism in a standard 19-inch rack to form a larger library system (called a multiple library stack). The multiple library stack appears as a single large capacity library to the host.

The StackLink mechanism connects the library modules in the multiple library stack and transports cartridges from module to module. Each tape drive has access to all the tape cartridges in the stack.

Once the StackLink mechanism is installed in the rack, you can add library modules simply by sliding them into place and making the necessary electrical connections.

Table 1

create using M1500 library modules. Table 2 sizes of multiple library stack you can create using M2500 library modules. You can obtain different capacities by combining M1500 and M2500 library modules in a multiple library stack.

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lists the capacities of all the sizes of multiple library stack you can

lists the capacities of all the

Table 1 Capacity, M1500 Multiple Library Stack

Cartridges

Max. # of

Data

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Library Scalability

Capacity (TB)

SDLT 320 SDLT 600 HP LTO Gen 1 HP LTO Gen 2

†

# of M1500 Library Modules

Max. # of Tape Drives

DLT/SDLT

LTO

Native

Compressed

Native

†

Compressed

Native

†

Compressed†Native

1 2 20 24 3.2 6.4 6.0 12.0 2.4 4.8 4.8 9.6

2 4 40 48 6.4 12.8 12.0 24.0 4.8 9.6 9.6 19.2

3 6 60 72 9.6 19.2 18.0 36.0 7.2 14.4 14.4 28.8

4 8 80 96 12.8 25.6 24.0 48.0 9.6 19.2 19.2 38.4

5 10 100 120 16.0 32.0 30.0 60.0 12.0 24.0 24.0 48.0

6 12 120 144 19.2 38.4 36.0 72.0 14.4 28.8 28.8 57.6

7 14 140 168 22.4 44.8 42.0 84.0 16.8 33.6 33.6 67.2

8 16 160 192 25.6 51.2 48.0 96.0 19.2 38.4 38.4 76.8

9 18 180 216 28.8 57.6 54.0 108.0 21.6 43.2 43.2 86.4

10 20 200 240 32.0 64.0 60.0 120.0 24.0 48.0 48.0 96.0

Compressed

* The values in the # of Cartridges and Capacity columns assume that all the magazines are

fully populated with data cartridges, and that the fixed cartridge slots are populated with cleaning cartridges.

† Compressed values assume 2:1 compression ratios.

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Chapter 1 Overview Library Scalability

Table 2 Capacity, M2500 Multiple Library Stack

Max. # of Data

Cartridges

Capacity (TB)

SDLT 320 SDLT 600 HP LTO Gen 1 HP LTO Gen 2

†

# of M2500 Library Modules

# of Tape Drives

DLT/SDLT

LTO

Native

Compressed

Native

†

Compressed

Native

†

Compressed

Native

†

Compressed

1 0-5 80 96 12.8 25.6 24.0 48.0 9.6 19.2 19.2 38.4

6 70 84 11.2 22.4 21.0 42.0 8.4 16.8 16.8 33.6

2 0-10 160 192 25.6 51.2 48.0 96.0 19.2 38.4 38.4 76.8

11 150 180 24.0 48.0 45.0 90.0 18 36.0 36.0 67.0

12 140 168 22.4 44.8 42.0 84.0 16.8 33.6 33.6 67.2

3 0-15 240 288 38.4 76.8 72.0 144.0 28.8 57.6 57.6 115.2

16 230 276 36.8 73.6 69.0 138.0 27.6 55.2 55.2 110.4

17 220 264 35.2 70.4 66.0 132.0 26.4 52.8 52.8 105.6

18 210 252 33.6 67.2 63.0 126.0 25.2 50.4 50.4 100.8

* The values in the # of Cartridges and Capacity columns assume that all the magazines are

fully populated with data cartridges, and that the fixed cartridge slots are populated with cleaning cartridges.

† Compressed values assume 2:1 compression ratios.

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Chapter 1 Overview

Library Features

Library Features 1

Front Panel 1 Figure 1 illustrates the features of the M1500 library front panel. Figure 2

illustrates the features of the M2500 library front panel.

Figure 1 M1500 Front Panel

These features are described in table 3

Viewing window

GUI

Left magazine access door

Operator control panel

Left magazine door

button

GUI

Right magazine access door

Right magazine door button

Red GUI

buttons

Green

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Figure 2 M2500 Front Panel

Top left magazine access door (door 1)

Magazine door button

Bottom left magazine access door (door 2)

Magazine door button

Operator control panel

GUI

Viewing window

Magazine door button

Right magazine access door

Red LED

GUI

buttons

Green

LED

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Table 3 Front Panel Features

Feature Description

Chapter 1 Overview

Library Features

Operator control panel

The operator control panel consists of the following elements:

• Graphical user interface (GUI)

The GUI displays library status information and allows you to access the library menus. These menus allow you to view or change the library settings, run demonstration programs, or run diagnostic tests.

The GUI is discussed in detail in this book.

•Five GUI buttons

Use these buttons in combination with the GUI to scroll through screens and select options or commands. The functionality of these buttons changes depending on the currently displayed GUI screen.

• Magazine door buttons

Pressing these buttons opens the magazine doors, if the magazines have already been released using the option on the GUI (see Removing the Magazines page 35).

• Light emitting diode (LED) indicators

The operator control panel has two LED indicators:

• The green LED lights when the library is fully operational and ready to accept host commands. It flashes while the library is transitioning from a READY state to a NOT READY state. The library will not be READY during power-on self-tests, when magazines are being released, or during access to certain menu items.

Mags

Magazine access doors

Viewing window

• The red LED lights when there is a library error.

• Both LEDs flash when there is a library fault that requires operator attention.

These doors protect the data cartridge magazines.

This window allows you to view the library robotics while the library is operating.

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Chapter 1 Overview Library Features

Internal Layout 1 Figure 3 illustrates the internal layout of an M1500 library. Figure 4

illustrates the internal layout of an M2500 library.

Figure 3 M1500 Internal Layout

Fixed drive slot

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Figure 4 M2500

(Lib

ith f

Internal Layout

Chapter 1 Overview

Library Features

Level 1 left

magazine*

Level 2 left

magazine*

Level 3 left

magazine*

rary shown w

Level 1

tape drive 1

ront bezel and doors remove

Robotic

hand

Level 1

tape drive 2

Level 1 right magazine

Level 2 right magazine

Level 3 right magazine

Level 4 left

magazine*

*There is a fixed slot behind each left magazine.

Level 2

tape drive 1

Level 4 right magazine

Level 3

tape drive 1

Level 3 tape drive 2

Level 2 tape drive 2

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Each cartridge magazine holds 10 DLT/SDLT cartridges or 12 LTO cartridges. The bins in the left magazines are numbered from 1 through 10 (or 12 in LTO libraries) from front to back. The bins in the right magazines are numbered from 1 through 10 (or 12 in LTO libraries) from back to front.

The M1500 has one fixed cartridge slot behind the left magazine. The M2500 has four fixed cartridge slots, one behind each left magazine. The fixed cartridge slots can be used as additional data cartridge bins, or can be used to hold cleaning tapes, which can be moved to a tape drive when cleaning is required.

A bar code reader is attached to the library’s robotic hand. This bar code reader automatically identifies the cartridges in the library, if the cartridges are fitted with acceptable bar code labels.

Back Panel 1 Figure 5 illustrates the back panel of the M1500 library. Figure 6

illustrates the back panel of the M2500 library.

Figure 5 M1500 Back Panel

Power inlet

Vents

Power Supply

Power switch

Tape drive 2 Tape drive 1

Vent Vent

Interlibrary

Diagnostics port

SCSI

SCSISCSI SCSI

control

StackLink motor drive

Electronics

module

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Figure 6 M2500 Back

Interlib

lDi

Panel

Chapter 1 Overview

Library Features

Vents

Vent

SCSI

Vents

SCSI

Vent

Vents

Tape drive

rary contro

Tape drive

agnostics por

Electronics

module

SCSI

StackLink motor drive

Vents

Power switch

Power inlets

Power outlets

SCSI

Vents

Power Tape drive

Tape drive

inlet

Power

switch

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Chapter 2

Basic Operations 2

This chapter introduces the library GUI screens and explains how to use them to perform the following basic library operations:

• Viewing library information (see Using the Quick View Menu Screen on page 19)

• Moving tape cartridges within the library (see Moving Tape

Cartridges on page 25)

•Using the mailbox (see Using the Mailbox

• Removing the tape cartridge magazines (see Removing the

Magazines on page 35)

• View library, drive and SCSI statistics (see Viewing Statistics page 43)

• Viewing the configuration of the entire library and stack, if the library is part of a multiple library stack (see Viewing the Stack

Configuration on page 47)

on page 28

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Chapter 2 Basic Operations Introduction

Introduction 2

Before using the GUI to perform library functions, familiarize yourself with the:

• Main screen

•GUI buttons

• GUI icons

Main Screen 2 The first screen the GUI displays after library initialization is the main

screen. This screen displays library status and provides inventory information for the cartridge magazines, the fixed slot(s), the drives, and the robotic hand. It also provides access to the library menus. It updates in real time as cartridges move within the library.

The main screen appears somewhat different depending on whether the library is an:

• M1500 stand-alone library

• M1500 library in a multiple library stack

• M2500 library

If the library is a stand-alone M1500, the main screen appears as shown in

figure 7

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Figure 7 Sample Main Screen, Stand-alone M1500

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Introduction

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If the library is an M1500 and is part of a multiple library stack, the main screen displays the level of the M1500 module and provides an additional button, the

Stack button (see figure 8).

Note: In a multiple library stack, each M1500 library module is

considered one “level” of the library. Each M2500 library module is considered four levels of the library (see figure 9

Levels are numbered from top to bottom, starting with 1.

Figure 8 Sample Main Screen, M1500 in a Multiple Library Stack

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If the library is an M2500, the first main screen provides a Level button and displays information about the top level of the M2500 (see figure 9 and figure 10 M2500, press the

). To view main screens for the other levels within the

Level button.

Figure 9 M2500 Library Levels

Figure 10 Sample Main Screen, M2500

Right magazinesLeft magazines

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

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Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Introduction

GUI Buttons 2 At the bottom of each GUI screen are up to five button labels. These labels

indicate the functions of the five push buttons below the GUI. To select a function, press the push button directly below the button label on the GUI screen (see figure 11

Figure 11 Using the GUI Buttons

To select this

function,

press this

button:

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Button labels

Push buttons

GUI Icons 2 Table 4 explains the meaning of each GUI icon.

Table 4 GUI Icons

Icon Meaning

No tape present

Tape loading

Tape unloading

Tape unloaded

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Icon Meaning

Tape idle

Tape rewinding

Locating data

Reading data

Writing data

Power on

Drive fault

Tape is write-protected

Drive needs cleaning

Slot empty

Slot occupied

Slot occupied - no label or bad bar code

1 slot mailbox - NOT SCSI import/export element

1 slot mailbox and SCSI import/export element

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Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Using the Quick View Menu Screen

Using the Quick View Menu Screen 2

The Quick View Menu screen allows you to view information about the library, drives, and inventory without placing the library in a NOT READY state.

Note: The Quick View Menu screen allows you to view the current

library configuration only; you cannot make any changes to the configuration.

Accessing the Quick View Menu Screen

Figure 12 Quick View Menu Screen

To access the Quick View Menu screen, press Quickview on the main screen. The GUI displays the

Quick View Menu screen (see figure 12).

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Viewing Library Information

Figure 13 Sample Library Information Screen

To view library information using the Quick View Menu screen:

1 Access the Quick View Menu screen (see Accessing the Quick View

Menu Screen).

2 Press

Library.

The GUI displays the

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Library Information screen (see figure 13).

The Library Information screen displays the following information about the library:

•Model

•Code version

• Boot version

• Serial number

•SCSI board type

• SCSI ID

• SCSI vendor ID

• SCSI product ID

• SCSI product revision

3 When you are finished viewing library information, press

return to the

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Quick View Menu screen.

Back to

Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Using the Quick View Menu Screen

Viewing Tape Drive Information

Figure 14 Sample Drive Information Screen

To view tape drive information using the Quick View Menu screen:

1 Access the

Quick View Menu screen (see Accessing the Quick View

Menu Screen).

2 Press

Drive.

The GUI displays the

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Drive Information screen (see figure 14).

The Drive Information screen displays the following information about each drive installed in the library module:

• Drive type

• SCSI ID

• Serial number

• Code revision

Note: If the library is an M2500, this screen displays a

button. Pressing this button displays drive information for each library level within the M2500.

3 When you are finished viewing drive information, press

return to the

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Quick View Menu screen.

Level

Back to

Chapter 2 Basic Operations Using the Quick View Menu Screen

Viewing Inventory Information

Figure 15 Sample Inventory Screen

To view inventory information using the Quick View Menu screen:

1 Access the

Quick View Menu screen (see Accessing the Quick View

Menu Screen on page 19).

2 Press

Inventory.

The GUI displays the

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Inventory screen (see figure 15).

The Inventory screen provides a graphical representation of the library inventory.

Note: If the library is an M1500 in a multiple library stack or an

M2500, this screen displays a button displays inventory information for other library levels.

3 When you are finished viewing inventory information, press

return to the

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Quick View Menu screen.

Level button. Pressing this

Back to

Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Using the Quick View Menu Screen

Turning Drive Power On or Off (Quick View Menu Screen)

Figure 16 Sample Tape Drive Power Screen

The Drive Power option allows you to turn drive power on or off from the GUI. Use this option to turn off drive power when you are hot-swapping a tape drive.

Note: This option is available on both the

and the

Maintenance screen, refer to Turning Drive Power On or Off

Maintenance screen. To access this option on the

(Maintenance Screen) on page 71.

Turning Drive Power On or Off in an M1500 Library

To turn drive power on or off in an M1500 library:

1 Access the

Quick View Menu screen (see Accessing the Quick View

Menu Screen on page 19).

2 Press

Drv Pwr.

The GUI displays the

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Tape Drive Power screen (see figure 16).

Quick View Menu screen

3 Press the button that corresponds to the drive you wish to power on

or off:

Drive 1 or Drive 2.

The GUI displays the currently selected setting in the tape drive box at the top of the screen.

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4 Press Apply to save the change and return to the Quick View Menu

screen.

Figure 17 Sample Drive Power Screen

To return to the state of the drive, press

Quick View Menu screen without changing the power

Cancel.

Turning Drive Power On or Off in an M2500 Library

To turn drive power on or off in an M2500 library:

1 Access the

Quick View Menu screen (see Accessing the Quick View

Menu Screen on page 19).

2 Press

Drv Pwr.

The GUI displays the

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Drive Power screen (see figure 17).

3 Press the Up or Down buttons to highlight the drive you wish to

power on or off.

4 Press

Select.

The drive power setting is highlighted.

5 Press the

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Up or Down buttons to change the current setting.

Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Moving Tape Cartridges

6 When the desired setting is displayed, press Select.

To exit this screen without changing the drive power setting, press

Cancel.

7 Press

Back to save the change and return to the Quick View Menu

screen.

Moving Tape Cartridges 2

To move tape cartridges within the library:

Figure 18 Menu Screen

1 On the main screen, press

The GUI displays the

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Menu.

Menu screen (see figure 18).

2 Press Move.

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Figure 19 Sample Move Cartridge FROM Screen

The GUI displays the Move Cartridge FROM screen (see figure 19). A flashing arrow indicates the currently selected source element.

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3 If the library is an M1500 in a multiple library stack or an M2500,

press the

Level button to select the level where the desired source

element is located.

4 Press the

Up and Down buttons to select the source element of the

cartridge.

5 When the flashing arrow is next to the desired source element, press

Select.

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Figure 20 Sample Move Cartridge TO Screen

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Moving Tape Cartridges

The GUI displays the Move Cartridge TO screen (see figure 20). A flashing arrow indicates the currently selected destination element.

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6 If the library is an M1500 in a multiple library stack or an M2500,

press the

Level button to select the level where the desired

destination element is located.

7 Press the

Up and Down buttons to select the destination element.

8 When the flashing arrow is next to the desired destination element,

press

Select.

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Figure 21 Sample Confirm Move Cartridge Screen

The GUI displays the Confirm Move Cartridge screen (see figure 21).

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9 Verify that the GUI displays the correct source and destination

elements, then press

Confirm.

To cancel the cartridge move, press

The GUI displays the message

After the cartridge move is complete, the GUI displays the

Cartridge FROM

10 Press 11 Press

Back to return to the Menu screen. Main to return to the main screen.

screen again.

Cancel.

Moving cartridge... Please wait.

Move

Using the Mailbox 2

Using the Mailbox screen, you can:

• View mailbox status

• Import and export cartridges

• Change the size of the mailbox by changing the setting of the

Export

option

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Import/

Figure 22 Sample Mailbox Screen

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Using the Mailbox

To access the Mailbox screen, press Mailbox on the main screen. The GUI displays the

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Mailbox screen (see figure 22).

Viewing Mailbox Status

The Mailbox screen displays the following information:

• The current setting of the

Import/Export option (see Changing the

Import/Export Setting on page 62 for more information about the

available settings)

• Whether the mailbox is open or closed

• Whether the mailbox is occupied

• The bar code number of the cartridge, if the mailbox is occupied

Note: If the

Import/Export option is set to None, the Mailbox screen

does not display any “Status” or “Tape” information.

If the

Import/Export option is set to 10-Slot (or 12-Slot for

LTO), the

Mailbox screen does not display any “Status:

Occupied” or “Tape” information.

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Chapter 2 Basic Operations Using the Mailbox

Importing and Exporting Cartridges

The procedure for importing and exporting cartridges varies depending on the setting of the

Export Setting on page 62).

• To import and export cartridges when the to manual access port ( and Exporting a Cartridge in MAP Mode

• To import and export cartridges when the to

10-Slot (or 12-Slot in LTO libraries), see Importing Cartridges in

Import/Export option (see Changing the Import/

Import/Export option is set

MAP), see Importing a Cartridge in MAP Mode

Import/Export option is set

10-Slot or 12-Slot Mode and Exporting Cartridges in 10-Slot or 12-Slot Mode.

• To import and export cartridges when the to

1-Slot, see Importing a Cartridge in 1-Slot Mode and Exporting a

Import/Export option is set

Cartridge in 1-Slot Mode.

Importing a Cartridge in MAP Mode

To import a cartridge in MAP mode:

1 On the main screen, press

The GUI displays the

2 Press

Open.

Mailbox.

Mailbox screen (see figure 22).

The GUI displays the

Figure 23 Mailbox OPEN Screen

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Mailbox - OPEN screen (see figure 23).

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Using the Mailbox

3 Press the button next to the top left magazine access door and open

the door.

4 Pull the magazine forward until it stops. 5 Remove the data cartridge (if any) from the mailbox. 6 Insert the cartridge you wish to import into the mailbox. 7 Reinsert the magazine into the library. 8 Close the magazine access door. 9 On the

Mailbox - OPEN screen, press Re-Lock.

The library locks the magazine access door and inventories the mailbox.

10 Use the

Move command on the Mailbox screen to move the imported

cartridge to another data element.

11 If you removed a data cartridge from the mailbox, replace it:

a Repeat steps 1 b Reinsert the data cartridge you removed in step 5

through 4 to open the mailbox again.

into the

mailbox.

c Reinsert the magazine into the library. d Close the magazine access door. e On the

Mailbox screen, press Re-Lock.

The magazine access door locks.

Exporting a Cartridge in MAP Mode

To export a cartridge in MAP mode:

1 If there is currently a data cartridge in the mailbox, remove it:

a On the main screen, press

The GUI displays the

b Press

Open.

The GUI displays the

Mailbox.

Mailbox screen (see figure 22).

Mailbox - OPEN screen (see figure 23).

c Press the button next to the top left magazine access door and

open the door.

d Pull the magazine forward until it stops.

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e Remove the data cartridge from the mailbox. f Reinsert the magazine into the library. g Close the magazine access door. h On the

Mailbox - OPEN screen, press Re-Lock.

The library locks the magazine access door and inventories the mailbox.

2 Use the

Move command on the Mailbox screen to move the cartridge

you wish to export to the mailbox.

3 Repeat steps 1

a through 1d to open the mailbox again.

4 Remove the exported cartridge from the mailbox. 5 Reinsert the data cartridge you removed in step 1

e (if any) into the

mailbox.

6 Reinsert the magazine into the library. 7 Close the magazine access door. 8 On the

Mailbox - OPEN screen, press Re-Lock.

The library locks the magazine access door and inventories the mailbox.

Importing Cartridges in 10-Slot or 12-Slot Mode

To import cartridges in 10-slot or 12-slot mode:

1 On the main screen, press

The GUI displays the

2 Press

Open.

Mailbox.

Mailbox screen (see figure 22).

The GUI displays the

Mailbox - OPEN screen (see figure 23).

3 Press the button next to the top left magazine access door and open

the door.

4 Pull the magazine out of the library. 5 Insert the cartridges you wish to import into the magazine. 6 Reinsert the magazine into the library.

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7 Close the magazine access door.

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Using the Mailbox

8 On the

Mailbox - OPEN screen, press Re-Lock.

The library locks the magazine access door and the cartridges are moved under control of the host software to the desired locations.

Exporting Cartridges in 10-Slot or 12-Slot Mode

To export cartridges in 10-slot or 12-slot mode:

1 Use the backup software to export cartridges to the top left magazine. 2 On the main screen, press

The GUI displays the

3 Press

Open.

The GUI displays the

Mailbox.

Mailbox screen (see figure 22).

Mailbox - OPEN screen (see figure 23).

4 Press the button next to the top left magazine access door and open

the door.

5 Pull the magazine out of the library. 6 Remove the cartridges from the magazine. 7 Reinsert the magazine into the library. 8 Close the magazine access door.

9 On the

Mailbox - OPEN screen, press Re-Lock.

The library locks the magazine access door.

Importing a Cartridge in 1-Slot Mode

To import a cartridge in 1-slot mode:

1 On the main screen, press

The GUI displays the

2 Press

Open.

The GUI displays the

Mailbox.

Mailbox screen (see figure 22).

Mailbox - OPEN screen (see figure 23).

3 Press the button next to the top left magazine access door and open

the door.

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4 Pull the magazine forward until it stops. 5 Insert the cartridge you wish to import into the mailbox. 6 Reinsert the magazine into the library. 7 Close the magazine access door. 8 On the

Mailbox - OPEN screen, press Re-Lock.

The library locks the magazine access door and the cartridge is moved under control of the host software to the desired location.

Exporting a Cartridge in 1-Slot Mode

To export a cartridge in 1-slot mode:

1 Use the backup software to export cartridges to the first slot of the top

left magazine.

2 On the main screen, press

The GUI displays the

3 Press

Open.

The GUI displays the

Mailbox.

Mailbox screen (see figure 22).

Mailbox - OPEN screen (see figure 23).

4 Press the button next to the top left magazine access door and open

the door.

5 Pull the magazine forward until it stops. 6 Remove the exported cartridge from the magazine. 7 Reinsert the magazine into the library.

8 Close the magazine access door. 9 On the

Mailbox - OPEN screen, press Re-Lock.

The library locks the magazine access door.

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Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Removing the Magazines

Configuring the Mailbox

By default, the Import/Export option is set to MAP. To change this setting:

1 On the main screen, press

The GUI displays the

2 On the

Mailbox screen, press Config.

The GUI displays the

Mailbox.

Mailbox screen (see figure 22).

Configuration screen, with the Import/Export

option highlighted.

3 Use the

setting. The available settings are LTO libraries), and

Up and Down buttons to select the desired Import/Export

None, 1-Slot, 10-Slot (or 12-Slot in

MAP (default).

Note: For more information about these settings, see Changing

the Import/Export Setting on page 62.

4 Press 5 Press

Select. Main to return to the main screen.

Note: This setting takes effect when you reboot the library.

Removing the Magazines 2

To remove a magazine from an M1500 library, see Removing a Magazine

from an M1500.

To remove a magazine from an M2500 library, see Removing a Magazine

from an M2500.

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Chapter 2 Basic Operations Removing the Magazines

Removing a Magazine from an M1500

Figure 24 Sample Release Magazines Screen

The method for removing the magazines differs depending on whether the M1500 library is powered up or down:

• To remove a magazine from the M1500 library when it is powered up, see Removing a Magazine when the M1500 Library is

Powered Up.

• To remove a magazine from the M1500 library when it is powered down, see Removing a Magazine when the M1500 Library is

Powered Down.

Removing a Magazine when the M1500 Library is Powered Up

The magazines are locked in place during normal library operation. To remove one of these magazines, you must first release the magazine using the GUI.

To remove the left or right magazine when the M1500 library is powered up:

1 On the main screen, press

The GUI displays the

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Mags.

Release Magazines screen (see figure 24).

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Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Removing the Magazines

2 Press the button corresponding to the magazine you want to release:

• To release both magazines, press

• To release the left magazine, press

• To release the right magazine, press

Both.

Left.

Right.

The GUI indicates that the magazine or magazines have been released.

3 Press the button next to the desired magazine access door and open

the door.

4 Grasp the handle at the front of the magazine and pull it forward and

out of the library.

5 When you are finished adding or removing cartridges from the

magazine, replace it in the library and close the magazine door.

6 On the

Release Magazines screen, press Re-Lock.

The library locks the magazine access doors and inventories the magazines. When the inventory is complete, the GUI displays the main screen.

Removing a Magazine when the M1500 Library is Powered Down

To remove a magazine when the library is powered down:

1 Look through the viewing window and verify that all cartridges are

fully seated either in a magazine slot or in the robotic hand.

Caution: You can damage the library severely if you try to

remove a magazine when one of the data cartridges is not fully seated.

2 Press the button next to the magazine access door.

The magazine access door opens.

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Chapter 2 Basic Operations Removing the Magazines

Figure 25 Magazine Release Button

3 To remove the left magazine:

a Using a slender object such as a pen, press and hold the magazine

release button (see figure 25

b Grasp the handle at the front of the left magazine and slide it

forward and out of the library.

Magazine release button

4 To remove the right magazine, grasp the handle at the front of the

magazine and slide it forward and out of the library.

Removing a Magazine from an M2500

The method for removing the magazines differs depending on whether the M2500 library is powered up or down:

• To remove a magazine from the M2500 library when it is powered up, see Removing a Magazine when the M2500 Library is

Powered Up.

• To remove a magazine from the M2500 library when it is powered down, see Removing a Magazine when the M2500 Library is

Powered Down.

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Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Removing the Magazines

Removing a Magazine when the M2500 Library is Powered Up 2

The magazines are locked in place during normal library operation. To remove one of these magazines, you must first release the magazine using the GUI.

To remove a magazine when the library is powered up:

Figure 26 Release Magazines Screen

1 On the main screen, press

The GUI displays the

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Mags.

Release Magazines screen (see figure 26).

2 Press the button corresponding to the magazine access door you

want to open:

• To release the top left magazine access door, press

• To release both left magazine access doors, press

• To release the right magazine access door, press

• To release all the magazine access doors, press

1&2.

All.

3 Press the button next to the desired magazine access door and open

the door.

Note: If you are opening the bottom left magazine access door,

open the top left magazine access door first.

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Chapter 2 Basic Operations Removing the Magazines

4 Grasp the handle at the front of the desired magazine and pull it

forward and out of the library.

5 When you are finished adding or removing cartridges from the

magazine, replace it in the library and close the magazine access door.

6 On the

Release Magazines screen, press Re-Lock.

The library locks the magazine access doors and inventories the magazines. When the inventory is complete, the GUI displays the main screen.

Removing a Magazine when the M2500 Library is Powered Down

To remove a magazine when the library is powered down:

1 Look through the viewing window and verify that all cartridges are

fully seated either in a magazine slot or in the robotic hand.

Caution: You can damage the library severely if you try to

remove a magazine when one of the data cartridges is not fully seated.

2 To remove the level 1 left magazine:

a Press the button next to the top left magazine access door and

open the door.

b Grasp the handle at the front of the level 1 left magazine and pull

it forward until it stops.

Note: If the

Import/Export option is set to 1-Slot or MAP, you will

only be able to pull out the top left magazine far enough to access the first magazine slot.

If the

Import/Export option is set to None or 10-Slot (12-Slot

for LTO libraries) you will be able to pull the top left magazine all the way out of the library.

c If the magazine stops after the first slot, perform steps 2

h to remove it.

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d through

Figure 27 Removing the Level 2 Left Magazine

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Removing the Magazines

d Press the button next to the bottom left magazine access door and

open the door.

e Remove the level 2 left magazine (see figure 27

Figure 28 Release Latch

f Reach into the library underneath the level 1 left magazine and

pull down on the release latch (see figure 28

Release latch

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Figure 29 Removing the Level 1 Left Magazine

g While holding the release latch, pull the level 1 left magazine

forward and out of the library (see figure 29

h Reinsert the level 2 left magazine into the library and close the

bottom left magazine access door.

3 To remove any other magazine:

a Press the button next to the desired magazine access door.

Note: If you are opening the bottom left magazine access door,

open the top left magazine access door first.

The magazine access door opens.

b Grasp the handle at the front of the desired magazine and slide it

forward and out of the library.

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Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Viewing Statistics

Viewing Statistics 2

This section explains how to view library, drive, and SCSI statistics using the

Statistics Menu screen.

Accessing the Statistics Menu Screen

Figure 30 Service Menu Screen

To access the Statistics Menu screen:

1 On the main screen, press

The GUI displays the

2 Press

Service.

The GUI displays the

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Menu.

Menu screen.

Service Menu screen (see figure 30).

3 Press Stats.

The GUI displays the

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Statistics Menu screen (see figure 31).

Chapter 2 Basic Operations Viewing Statistics

Figure 31 Statistics Menu Screen

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Viewing Library Statistics

Figure 32 Sample Library Statistics Screen

To view library statistics:

1 Access the

Statistics Menu screen (see Accessing the Statistics Menu

Screen).

2 On the

Statistics Menu screen, press Library.

The GUI displays the

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Library Statistics screen (see figure 32).

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Chapter 2 Basic Operations

This screen lists the following library statistics:

• Power On Hours

• Slot Fetches Good

• Slot Fetches Bad

• Slot Stows Good

•Slot Stows Bad

• Barcode Retries

• Magazine Inserts

•X Axis Distance

•Y Axis Distance

•Z Axis Distance

•Theta Distance

•Picker Distance

•Elevator Distance

Viewing Statistics

Viewing Dri ve Statistics

3 Press the

Up and Down buttons to scroll through the list.

4 When you have finished viewing the library statistics, press

return to the

Statistics Menu screen, or press Main to return to the

main screen.

To view drive statistics:

1 Access the

Statistics Menu screen (see Accessing the Statistics Menu

Screen).

2 On the

The GUI displays the

Statistics Menu screen, press Drive.

Drive Statistics screen (see figure 33).

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Back to

Chapter 2 Basic Operations Viewing Statistics

Figure 33 Sample Drive Statistics Screen

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This screen lists the following drive statistics:

• Drive Fetches Good

•Drive Fetches Bad

Viewing the SCSI History

• Drive Stows Good

•Drive Stows Bad

3 When you have finished viewing the drive statistics, press

return to the

Statistics Menu screen, or press Main to return to the

main screen.

To view a list of the SCSI commands run on the library:

1 Access the

Statistics Menu screen (see Accessing the Statistics Menu

Screen).

2 On the

The GUI displays the

Statistics Menu screen, press SCSI.

SCSI History screen (see figure 34).

Back to

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Figure 34 Sample SCSI History Screen

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Viewing the Stack Configuration

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This screen lists SCSI commands by date and time.

3 Press the 4 When you have finished viewing the SCSI history, press

return to the

Up and Down buttons to scroll through the list.

Back to

Statistics Menu screen, or press Main to return to the

main screen.

Viewing the Stack Configuration 2

If the library module is part of a multiple library stack, you can view the configuration of the entire stack using the

To access the

• On an M1500 library, press

• On an M2500 library, press

Stack Configuration screen:

Stack on the main screen. Level on the main screen until the Stack

button appears at the lower right corner of the screen. Press

The GUI displays the

Stack Configuration screen (see figure 35).

Stack Configuration screen.

Stack.

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Chapter 2 Basic Operations Viewing the Stack Configuration

Figure 35 Sample Stack Configuration

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Screen

Stack levels installed

Available stack levels

= Drive installed = Drive not installed = Drive disabled

= Magazine installed = Magazine not installed

This screen displays the:

• Maximum size of the library (this depends on the length of the StackLink installed)

• Number of library modules installed in the stack

• Number, location, and SCSI IDs of the tape drives installed

• Number and location of the tape cartridge magazines installed

When you are finished viewing the

Stack Configuration screen, press Main

to return to the main screen.

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Chapter 3

Changing the Library Configuration 3

This chapter explains how to change the library configuration using the GUI

Configuration screen.

Accessing the Configuration Screen 3

To access the Configuration screen:

1 On the main screen, press

The GUI displays the

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Menu.

Menu screen (see figure 36).

Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration Accessing the Configuration Screen

Figure 36 Menu Screen

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2 Press Config.

Figure 37 Configuration Screen

The GUI displays the

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Configuration screen (see figure 37).

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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration

Setting the Library ID

Setting the Library ID 3

By default the library SCSI ID is set to 0. To change the library SCSI ID setting:

1 Access the

Screen).

2 Press the 3 Press 4 Use the

settings are

5 Press

To return to the setting, press

6 Press

Note: This setting takes effect when you reboot the library.

Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration

Up or Down buttons until Library ID is highlighted.

Select.

Up or Down buttons to select the desired SCSI ID. Available

0 through 15.

Select.

Configuration screen without changing the option

Cancel.

Main to return to the main screen.

Changing a Tape Drive ID 3

By default, the M1500 tape drive SCSI IDs are set as follows:

• Drive 1 ID = 1

• Drive 2 ID = 2

By default, the M2500 tape drive SCSI IDs are set as follows:

• Drive 1 ID = 1

• Drive 2 ID = 2

• Drive 3 ID = 3

• Drive 4 ID = 4

• Drive 5 ID = 15

• Drive 6 ID = 14

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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration Changing a Tape Drive ID

Figure 38 illustrates the drive numbering scheme for the M2500.

Figure 38 M2500 Drive Numbering

To change a tape drive SCSI ID:

1 Access the

Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration

Screen).

Drive 1 (default SCSI ID = 1)

Drive 2 (default SCSI ID = 2)

Drive 3 (default SCSI ID = 3)

Drive 4 (default SCSI ID = 4)

Drive 5 (default SCSI ID = 15)

Drive 6 (default SCSI ID = 14)

2 Press the

Up or Down buttons until the desired drive ID (for example,

Drive 1 ID) is highlighted.

3 Press 4 Use the

Select.

Up or Down buttons to select the desired SCSI ID. Available

settings are

0 through 9, A through F, and Disabled.

Caution: Set the drive SCSI ID to

installed in the library.

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Disabled only if the drive is not

5 Press Select.

Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration

Changing the Terminator Power Setting

To return to the setting, press

6 If desired, repeat steps 2

Configuration screen without changing the option

Cancel.

through 5 to set the SCSI ID for another tape

drive.

7 Press

Main to return to the main screen.

Note: This setting takes effect when you reboot the library.

Changing the Terminator Power Setting 3

The T erminator Power option controls whether the library robotics provide terminator power.

To enable or disable robotics terminator power:

1 Access the

Screen).

2 Press the 3 Press

Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration

Up or Down buttons until Terminator Power is highlighted.

Select.

4 Use the

setting. Available settings are

5 Press

To return to the setting, press

6 Press

Up or Down buttons to select the desired Terminator Power

Enabled (default) and Disabled.

Select.

Configuration screen without changing the option

Cancel.

Main to return to the main screen.

Note: This setting takes effect when you reboot the library.

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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration Changing the Emulation Setting

Changing the Emulation Setting 3

The Emulation option allows you to set the library to act as either a Quantum ATL library or an M4 Data library.

To set the emulation:

1 Access the

Screen on page 49).

2 Press the 3 Press 4 Use the

The available settings are

Note: The default setting for the M1500 is

5 Press

To return to the setting, press

6 Press

Note: This setting takes effect when you reboot the library.

Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration

Up or Down buttons until Emulation is highlighted.

Select.

Up or Down buttons to select the desired Emulation setting.

M2500, 1500, and M4 Data.

M4 Data; the default

setting for the M2500 is

Select.

Configuration screen without changing the option

Cancel.

Main to return to the main screen.

M2500.

Changing the Storage Slot Count Setting 3

The Storage Slot Count option controls how many storage elements are reported to the SCSI host.

Note: When changing this option setting in a multiple library stack,

you must use the GUI on the SCSI master (the library module connected to the SCSI host) in order for the changes to take effect.

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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration

Changing the Sync Negotiation Setting

To change the Storage Slot Count setting:

1 Access the

Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration

Screen on page 49).

2 Press the 3 Press 4 Use the

Up or Down buttons until Storage Slot Count is highlighted.

Select.

Up or Down buttons to select the desired Storage Slot Count

setting. The available settings are:

•

Default (all storage elements detected by the library are reported

to the SCSI host)

• Any value from 1 through the number of storage elements in the library (this number varies depending on the library, the tape drive type, and the setting of the

Import/Export and Auto Clean

options).

5 Press 6 To return to the

7 Press

Select.

Configuration screen without changing the option

setting, press

Main to return to the main screen.

Cancel.

Note: This setting takes effect when you reboot the library.

Changing the Sync Negotiation Setting 3

The Sync Negotiation option controls whether the library robotics negotiates synchronous data transfer mode. Normally, this negotiation is performed by the host.

Note: This option does not enable or disable synchronous data

transfers; it only controls the ability of the library to negotiate for such transfers.

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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration Changing the Wide Negotiation Setting

To enable or disable Sync Negotiation:

1 Access the

Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration

Screen on page 49).

2 Press the 3 Press 4 Use the

setting. The available settings are

5 Press

To return to the setting, press

6 Press

Up or Down buttons until Sync Negotiation is highlighted.

Select.

Up or Down buttons to select the desired Sync Negotiation

Enabled (default) and Disabled.

Select.

Configuration screen without changing the option

Cancel.

Main to return to the main screen.

Changing the Wide Negotiation Setting 3

The Wide Negotiation option controls whether the library robotics negotiates wide data transfer mode. Normally, this negotiation is performed by the host.

Note: This option does not enable or disable wide data transfers; it

only controls the ability of the library to negotiate for such transfers.

To enable or disable

1 Access the

Wide Negotiation:

Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration

Screen on page 49).

2 Press the 3 Press 4 Use the

setting. The available settings are

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Up or Down buttons until Wide Negotiation is highlighted.

Select.

Up or Down buttons to select the desired Wide Negotiation

Enabled (default) and Disabled.

5 Press Select.

Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration

Changing the Serialization Setting

To return to the setting, press

6 Press

Main to return to the main screen.

Configuration screen without changing the option

Cancel.

Changing the Serialization Setting 3

The Serialization option controls how the library returns the tape drive serial number when a

When

Serialization is set to On, the tape drive serial number is returned in

a format compatible with Prism products. When the tape drive serial number is returned in a vendor unique format. This setting is only valid when

the Emulation Setting on page 54).

To enable or disable drive serialization:

1 Access the

Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration

Screen on page 49).

2 Press the 3 Press

Up or Down buttons until Serialization is highlighted.

Select.

Read Element Status is requested.

Serialization is set to Off,

Emulation is set to M2500 or 1500 (see Changing

4 Use the

The available settings are

5 Press

To return to the setting, press

6 Press

Up or Down buttons to select the desired Serialization setting.

Enabled and Disabled (default).

Select.

Configuration screen without changing the option

Cancel.

Main to return to the main screen.

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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration Changing the Short Labels Setting

Changing the Short Labels Setting 3

The Short Labels option controls how many bar code label characters are returned when the host issues a

Short Labels is set to:

•

Off, all of the bar code label characters are returned

•

On, only the first six characters of the bar code label are returned

Read Element Status command. When

To enable or disable

1 Access the

Short Labels:

Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration

Screen on page 49).

2 Press the 3 Press 4 Use the

The available settings are

5 Press 6 To return to the

setting, press

7 Press

Up or Down buttons until Short Labels is highlighted.

Select.

Up or Down buttons to select the desired Sho rt Labe ls setting.

Enabled and Disabled (default).

Select.

Configuration screen without changing the option

Cancel.

Main to return to the main screen.

Changing the Illumination Setting 3

The Illumination option allows you to turn the interior illumination of the library on or off. This illumination allows you to view the robotics easily through the viewing window.

To enable or disable

1 Access the

Illumination:

Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration

Screen on page 49).

2 Press the 3 Press

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Up or Down buttons until Illumination is highlighted.

Select.

Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration

Changing the Off-Line Time Setting

4 Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired Illumination setting.

The available settings are

Enabled (default) and Disabled.

5 Press

6 Press

Select.

To return to the setting, press

Main to return to the main screen.

Configuration screen without changing the option

Cancel.

Changing the Off-Line Time Setting 3

When you access the Menu screen using the GUI, the library becomes NOT READY and will not respond to any SCSI commands issued. If you leave the library unattended in menu mode, the library goes back to a READY state after a pre-set time-out, controlled by the option. You can set this time-out to any value from 1 to 99 minutes, or turn it off.

To set the

1 Access the

Off-Line Time:

Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration

Screen on page 49).

2 Press the 3 Press

Up or Down buttons until Off-Line Time is highlighted.

Select.

Off-Line Time

4 Use the

The available settings are

5 Press

To return to the setting, press

6 Press

Up or Down buttons to select the desired Off-Line Time setting.

1 through 99 and Disabled (default).

Select.

Configuration screen without changing the option

Cancel.

Main to return to the main screen.

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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration Changing the Barcode Scanner Setting

Changing the Barcode Scanner Setting 3

The Barcode Scanner option controls whether the bar code scanner is enabled or disabled. When the scanner is enabled, the library attempts to detect a bar code on all tape cartridge labels. If the correct bar code labels are not used, or if some cartridges are not labeled, scanning time may be greatly increased. Therefore, it is recommended that you disable the

Barcode Scanner option if you do not intend to use compatible bar code

labels.

To enable or disable the

1 Access the

Screen on page 49).

2 Press the 3 Press 4 Use the

setting. The available settings are

5 Press

To return to the setting, press

6 Press

Note: This setting takes effect when you reboot the library.

Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration

Up or Down buttons until Barcode Scanner is highlighted.

Select.

Up or Down buttons to select the desired Barcode Scanner

Select.

Main to return to the main screen.

Barcode Scanner option:

Enabled (default) and Disabled.

Configuration screen without changing the option

Cancel.

Changing the Baud Rate Setting 3

The Baud Rate option controls the baud rate setting of the serial diagnostics port. You can set the baud rate to any standard rate between 1200 baud and 38400 baud.

To set the

1 Access the

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Baud Rate:

Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration

Screen on page 49).

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Setting the Time

2 Press the Up or Down buttons until Baud Rate is highlighted. 3 Press 4 Use the

5 Press

6 Press

Select.

Up or Down buttons to select the desired Baud Rate setting.

The available settings are

Select.

To return to the setting, press

Main to return to the main screen.

Configuration screen without changing the option

Cancel.

38400, 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, and 1200.

Setting the Time 3

To set the time:

1 Access the

Screen on page 49).

2 Press the 3 Press

The hour setting is highlighted.

Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration

Up or Down buttons until Time is highlighted.

Select.

4 Use the 5 Press

Up or Down buttons to select the correct hour setting.

Select.

The minute setting is highlighted.

6 Use the 7 Press

Up or Down buttons to select the correct minute setting.

Select.

The seconds setting is highlighted.

8 Use the 9 Press

10 Press

Up or Down buttons to select the correct seconds setting. Select. Main to return to the main screen.

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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration Setting the Date

Setting the Date 3

To set the date:

1 Access the

Screen on page 49).

2 Press the 3 Press

The day setting is highlighted.

4 Use the 5 Press

The month setting is highlighted.

6 Use the 7 Press

The year setting is highlighted.

8 Use the 9 Press

10 Press

Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration

Up or Down buttons until Date is highlighted.

Select.

Up or Down buttons to select the correct day of the month.

Select.

Up or Down buttons to select the correct month.

Select.

Up or Down buttons to select the correct year. Select. Main to return to the main screen.

Changing the Import/Export Setting 3

The Import/Export option controls whether the host recognizes the slots of the top left magazine as import/export elements or as storage elements:

• Import/export elements are used to move cartridges in and out of the library under host control. Because these elements are used exclusively for importing and exporting cartridges, they are left empty during normal library operation, reducing the storage capacity of the library.

• Storage elements are used to store data cartridges. Using storage elements to import and export cartridges can be risky since these operations are not controlled by the host.

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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration

Changing the Import/Export Setting

Table 5 describes each of the possible settings for the Import/Export

option.

T able 5 Import/Export Settings

Import/Export Setting Description

MAP

When manual access port (MAP) is selected, you can use the first slot in the top left magazine to import and export cartridges from the library. The host views the MAP as a storage element; therefore, after using the MAP to import a cartridge, you must replace the data cartridge that was originally stored there.

For information about importing and exporting cartridges when

Cartridge in MAP Mode on page 30 and Exporting a Cartridge in MAP Mode on page 31.

10-Slot (or 12-Slot in LTO

libraries)

When this setting is selected, all slots in the top left magazine are configured as import/export elements. They cannot be used for storage.

For more information about importing and exporting cartridges when

Importing Cartridges in 10-Slot or 12-Slot Mode

page 32 and Exporting Cartridges in 10-Slot or

12-Slot Mode on page 33.

MAP is selected, see Importing a

10-Slot (or 12-Slot) is selected, see

1-Slot

When this setting is selected, the first slot in the top left magazine is configured as an import/export element. It cannot be used for storage.

For more information about importing and exporting cartridges when

1-Slot is selected, see Importing a

Cartridge in 1-Slot Mode on page 33 and Exporting a Cartridge in 1-Slot Mode on page 34.

None

When this setting is selected, the top left magazine is used as a 10- or 12-cartridge storage element and behaves in exactly the same way as the other magazines.

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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration Changing the Auto-Clean Setting

To select the Import/Export setting:

Caution: Changing this setting may cause the host(s) to fail to

recognize the library. If you change this setting, be aware that you will have to reconfigure your backup software for the new library configuration.

1 Access the

Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration

Screen on page 49).

2 Press the 3 Press 4 Use the

The available settings are libraries), and

5 Press

To return to the setting, press

6 Press

Up or Down buttons until Import/Export is highlighted.

Select.

Up or Down buttons to select the desired Import/Export setting.

None, 1-Slot, 10-Slot (or 12-Slot in LTO

MAP (default).

Select.

Configuration screen without changing the option

Cancel.

Main to return to the main screen.

Note: This setting takes effect when you reboot the library.

Changing the Auto-Clean Setting 3

To enable or disable Auto-Clean:

1 Access the

Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration

Screen on page 49).

2 Press the 3 Press 4 Use the

The available settings are

5 Press

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Up or Down buttons until Auto-Clean is highlighted.

Select.

Up or Down buttons to select the desired Auto-Clean setting.

Enabled or Disabled (default).

Select.

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Changing the Ignore Host Lock Setting

To return to the Configuration screen without changing the option setting, press

Cancel.

6 Press

Main to return to the main screen.

Note: This setting takes effect when you reboot the library.

Changing the Ignore Host Lock Setting 3

The Ignore Host Lock option controls whether the library can release the mailbox when the host has issued a SCSI command to lock the media:

• Enabling this option allows you to release the mailbox even when the host has issued a SCSI command to lock the media.

• Disabling this option causes the library to display an error message when you try to release the mailbox when the host has locked the media.

To change the

1 Access the

Screen on page 49).

2 Press the

Ignore Host Lock setting:

Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration

Up or Down buttons until Ignore Host Lock is highlighted.

3 Press 4 Use the

5 Press

6 Press

Select.

Up or Down buttons to select the desired Ignore Host Lock

setting. The available settings are

Select.

To return to the setting, press

Main to return to the main screen.

Configuration screen without changing the option

Cancel.

Enabled or Disabled (default).

Note: This setting takes effect when you reboot the library.

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Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration Changing the Auto-Import Option

Changing the Auto-Import Option 3

The Auto-Import option controls how cartridges are moved from the import/export slots of the mailbox to the magazine slots:

• Enabling this option causes the library to move any cartridges in the import/export slots to the first (lowest element address) free magazine slots automatically. The move is performed automatically (without need for host commands) at both power-up and whenever the import/export magazine is inserted.

• Disabling this option removes the above capability; the host software must issue SCSI commands to move cartridges from the import/ export slots to the required magazine slots.

To change the

1 Access the

Auto-Import setting:

Configuration screen (see Accessing the Configuration

Screen on page 49).

2 Press the 3 Press 4 Use the

The available settings are

5 Press

To return to the setting, press

6 Press

Up or Down buttons until Auto-Import is highlighted.

Select.

Up or Down buttons to select the desired Auto-Import setting.

Enabled or Disabled (default).

Select.

Configuration screen without changing the option

Cancel.

Main to return to the main screen.

Note: This setting takes effect when you reboot the library.

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Chapter 4

Performing Maintenance Operations 4

This chapter explains how to perform library maintenance operations using the

Accessing the Maintenance Screen 4

Maintenance screen.

To access the Maintenance screen:

1 On the main screen, press

The GUI displays the

2 Press

Service.

The GUI displays the

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Menu.

Menu screen.

Service Menu screen (see figure 39).

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Figure 39 Service Menu Screen

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3 Press Maint.

Figure 40 Maintenance Screen

The GUI displays the

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Maintenance screen (see figure 40).

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Chapter 4 Performing Maintenance Operations

Cleaning a Tape Drive

Cleaning a Tape Drive 4

To clean a tape drive:

Figure 41 Select Cleaning Cartridge Screen

1 Access the

Maintenance screen (see Accessing the Maintenance

Screen).

2 Press

Clean.

The GUI displays the

Select Cleaning Cartridge screen (see figure 41).

A flashing arrow indicates the currently selected source element.

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3 If the library is an M1500 in a multiple library stack or an M2500,

press the

Level button to select the level where the cleaning cartridge

is located.

4 Press the

Up and Down buttons to select the source element that

contains the cleaning cartridge.

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Chapter 4 Performing Maintenance Operations Cleaning a Tape Drive

5 When the flashing arrow is next to the source element that contains

the cleaning cartridge, press

Select.

Figure 42 Select T ape Drive Screen

The GUI displays the

Select Tape Drive screen (see figure 42). A

flashing arrow indicates the currently selected drive.

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6 If the library is an M1500 in a multiple library stack or an M2500,

press the

Level button to select the level where the drive that requires

cleaning is located.

7 Press

Drive 1 or Drive 2.

To cancel the operation, press

8 Press

Select.

The GUI displays the message

Cancel.

Cleaning in progress. When the

cleaning is done, the GUI displays the screen again.

9 Press Back to return to the

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Maintenance screen.

Select Cleaning Cartridge

Chapter 4 Performing Maintenance Operations

Turning Drive Power On or Off (Maintenance Screen)

Turning Drive Power On or Off (Maintenance Screen)4

The Drive Power option allows you to turn drive power on or off from the GUI. Use this option to turn off drive power when you are hot-swapping a tape drive.

Note: This option is available on both the Maintenance screen and the

Quick View Menu screen. To access this option on the Quick View Menu

(Quick View Menu Screen) on page 23.

screen, refer to Turning Drive Power On or Off

Figure 43 Sample Tape Drive Power Screen

Turning Drive Power On or Off in an M1500 Library

To turn drive power on or off in an M1500 library:

1 Access the

Maintenance screen (see Accessing the Maintenance Screen

on page 67).

2 Press

Drv Pwr.

The GUI displays the

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Tape Drive Power screen (see figure 43).

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3 Press the button that corresponds to the drive you wish to power on

or off:

Drive 1 or Drive 2.

The GUI displays the currently selected setting in the tape drive box at the top of the screen.

Figure 44 Sample Drive Power Screen

4 Press

Apply to save the change and return to the Quick View Menu

screen.

To return to the state of the drive, press

Quick View Menu screen without changing the power

Cancel.

Turning Drive Power On or Off in an M2500 Library

To turn drive power on or off in an M2500 library:

1 Access the

Maintenance screen (see Accessing the Maintenance Screen

on page 67).

2 Press

Drv Pwr.

The GUI displays the

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Drive Power screen (see figure 44).

3 Press the Up or Down buttons to highlight the drive you wish to

power on or off.

4 Press

Select.

The drive power setting is highlighted.

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Chapter 4 Performing Maintenance Operations

Adjusting the Contrast

5 Press the Up or Down buttons to change the current setting. 6 When the desired setting is displayed, press 7 Press

Back to save the change and return to the Maintenance screen.

Select.

Adjusting the Contrast 4

To adjust the contrast of the GUI:

Figure 45 Adjust Contrast Screen

1 Access the

on page 67).

2 Press

The GUI displays the

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Maintenance screen (see Accessing the Maintenance Screen

Contrast.

Adjust Contrast screen (see figure 45).

3 Press Increase or Decrease to adjust the contrast as desired. 4 When the desired contrast is selected, press

To return to the press

Cancel.

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Maintenance screen without changing the contrast,

Select.

Chapter 4 Performing Maintenance Operations Adjusting the Contrast

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Chapter 5

Running Diagnostic Programs5

This chapter explains how to use the diagnostic programs that are available to all users through the

Note: This chapter does not describe the diagnostic programs that

require a service key. Programs that require a service key are for authorized field service engineers only.

Diagnostics Menu screen.

Accessing the Diagnostics Menu Screen 5

To access the Diagnostics Menu screen:

1 On the main screen, press

The GUI displays the

2 Press

Service.

The GUI displays the

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Menu.

Menu screen.

Service Menu screen.

Chapter 5 Running Diagnostic Progra ms Accessing the Diagnostics Menu Screen

Figure 46 Service Menu Screen

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3 Press Diag.

Figure 47 Diagnostics Menu Screen

The GUI displays the

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Chapter 5 Running Diagnostic Programs

Running the Barcode Scanner Test

Running the Barcode Scanner Test 5

The Barcode Scanner test causes the bar code scanner to do a complete inventory of the library, scanning each magazine location for the presence of a valid bar code label.

Figure 48 Diags: General Screen

To run the

1 Access the

Barcode Scanner test:

Diagnostics Menu screen (see Accessing the Diagnostics

Menu Screen).

2 Press the 3 Press

Up and Down buttons to select General.

Select.

The GUI displays the

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Diags: General screen (see figure 48).

4 Press the Up and Down buttons to select Barcode Scanner. 5 Press

Select.

The GUI displays the the cycle count (see figure 49

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Diag: Barcode screen, which prompts you to set

). The rightmost number is highlighted.

Chapter 5 Running Diagnostic Progra ms Running the Barcode Scanner Test

Figure 49 Diag: Barcode Screen

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6 Press the Up and Down buttons to change the highlighted number. 7 Press 8 Repeat steps 6

Left to move the highlight to the next number.

and 7 as necessary until the desired cycle count

number is displayed.

Note: Setting the cycle count to

0000 causes the test to run

continuously.

9 Press

Right until the cursor is all the way to the right and the Select

button appears.

10 Press

Select to set the cycle count, or press Cancel to return to the

Diags: General screen without running the Barcode Scanner test.

The test starts and the GUI displays a

Running Diag screen. The test

stops automatically after completing the selected number of cycles. When the test is complete, the GUI displays a screen indicating the test status.

To abort the test before it completes the selected number of cycles, press

Stop.

11 Press

Back to return to the Diags: General screen.

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Chapter 5 Running Diagnostic Programs

Running the Move Medium T est

Running the Move Medium Test 5

The Move Medium test simulates the movements performed when a SCSI

Move Medium command is received via the SCSI interface.

Figure 50 Sample Move Cartridge FROM Screen

To run the

1 Access the

Move Medium test:

Diagnostics Menu screen (see Accessing the Diagnostics

Menu Screen on page 75).

2 Press the 3 Press

The GUI displays the

4 Press the 5 Press

The GUI displays the

Up and Down buttons to select General.

Select.

Diags: General screen (see figure 48).

Up or Down buttons to select Move Medium.

Select.

Move Cartridge FROM screen (see figure 50). A

flashing arrow indicates the currently selected source element.

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6 Press the Level button to select the level when the desired source

element is located.

7 Press the

Up and Down buttons to select the source element of the

cartridge.

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8 When the flashing arrow is next to the desired source element, press

Select.

Figure 51 Move Cartridge TO Screen

The GUI displays the

Move Cartridge TO screen (see figure 51). A

flashing arrow indicates the currently selected destination element.

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9 Press the Level button to select the level where the desired

destination element is located.

10 Press the

Up and Down buttons to select the destination element for

the cartridge.

11 When the flashing arrow is next to the desired destination element,

press

Select.

The GUI displays the

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Confirm Move Cartridge screen (see figure 52).

Figure 52 Sample Confirm Move Cartridge Screen

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12 Verify that the GUI displays the correct source and destination

elements, then press

Confirm.

Figure 53 Diag: Move Medium Screen

The GUI displays the

Diag: Move Medium screen, which prompts you

to set the cycle count (see figure 53 highlighted.

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13 Press the Up and Down buttons to change the highlighted number. 14 Press 15 Repeat steps 13

Left to move the highlight to the next number.

and 14 as necessary until the desired cycle count

number is displayed.

Note: Setting the cycle count to

0000 causes the test to run

continuously.

16 Press

Right until the cursor is all the way to the right and the Select

button appears.

17 Press

Select to set the cycle count, or press Cancel to return to the

Diags: General screen without running the Move Medium test.

The test starts and the GUI displays a

Running Diag screen. The test

stops automatically after completing the selected number of cycles. When the test is complete, the GUI displays a screen indicating the test status.

To abort the test before it completes the selected number of cycles, press

Stop.

18 Press

Back.

The GUI displays the cycle count screen.

19 Press

Cancel, then Back to return to the Diags: General screen.

Running the Move Location Test 5

The Move Location test is similar to the Move Medium test, except that no cartridges are actually moved.

When the from its current location to the destination location.

When the repeatedly moved between the destination location and a home location, and will return to the home location at the end of the selected number of

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Move Location test is cycled once, the robotic hand is moved

Move Location test is cycled more than once, the robotic hand is

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Running the Move Location Test

test cycles. The home location depends on whether the destination is a tape drive or a magazine slot:

• If the destination is a tape drive, the home location is slot 1 of the level 1 left magazine.

• If the destination is a magazine slot, the home location is the first installed tape drive.

Figure 54 Diag: Move-Location Screen

To run the

1 Access the

Move Location test:

Diagnostics Menu screen (see Accessing the Diagnostics

Menu Screen on page 75).

2 Press the 3 Press

Up and Down buttons to select General.

Select.

The GUI displays the

4 Press the 5 Press

Up or Down buttons to select Move Location .

Select.

The GUI displays the

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Diags: General screen (see figure 48 on page 77).

Diag: Move-Location screen (see figure 54).

6 Press the Up and Down buttons to select the destination for the robotic

hand.

7 Press

Select.

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The GUI displays the Diag: Move Location screen, which prompts you to set the cycle count (see figure 55 highlighted.

Figure 55 Diag: Move Location Screen

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). The rightmost number is

8 Press the Up and Down buttons to change the highlighted number. 9 Press

10 Repeat steps 8

Left to move the highlight to the next number.

and 9 as necessary until the desired cycle count

number is displayed.

Note: Setting the cycle count to

0000 causes the test to run

continuously.

11 Press

Right until the cursor is all the way to the right and the Select

button appears.

12 Press

Select to set the cycle count, or press Cancel to return to the

Diags: General screen without running the Move Location test.

The test starts and the GUI displays a

Running Diag screen. The test

stops automatically after completing the selected number of cycles. When the test is complete, the GUI displays a screen indicating the test status.

To abort the test before it completes the selected number of cycles, press

Stop.

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Tandberg Data MSERIES USER, M-SERIES User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Figures

Tables

Preface

Overview 1

Library Capacity 1

M1500 Library 1 The M1500 library can contain up to two tape drives and up to 21 DLT/

M2500 Library 1 The M2500 library can contain:

Tape Drives 1

Library Scalability 1

Library Features

Front Panel 1 Figure 1 illustrates the features of the M1500 library front panel. Figure 2

Internal Layout 1 Figure 3 illustrates the internal layout of an M1500 library. Figure 4

Back Panel 1 Figure 5 illustrates the back panel of the M1500 library. Figure 6

Basic Operations 2

Introduction 2

• Main screen

GUI Buttons 2 At the bottom of each GUI screen are up to five button labels. These labels

GUI Icons 2 Table 4 explains the meaning of each GUI icon.

Using the Quick View Menu Screen

Accessing the Quick View Menu Screen

Viewing Library Information

Viewing Tape Drive Information

Viewing Inventory Information

Turning Drive Power On or Off (Quick View Menu Screen)

Moving Tape Cartridges

Using the Mailbox 2

Viewing Mailbox Status

Importing and Exporting Cartridges

Removing the Magazines

Configuring the Mailbox

Removing a Magazine from an M1500

Removing a Magazine from an M2500

Viewing Statistics

Accessing the Statistics Menu Screen

Viewing Library Statistics

Viewing Dri ve Statistics

Viewing the SCSI History

Viewing the Stack Configuration

Changing the Library Configuration 3

Accessing the Configuration Screen 3

Setting the Library ID

Changing a Tape Drive ID 3

Changing the Terminator Power Setting

Changing the Emulation Setting 3

Changing the Storage Slot Count Setting 3

Changing the Sync Negotiation Setting

Changing the Wide Negotiation Setting 3

Changing the Serialization Setting

Changing the Short Labels Setting 3

Changing the Illumination Setting 3

Changing the Off-Line Time Setting

Changing the Barcode Scanner Setting 3

Changing the Baud Rate Setting 3

Setting the Time

Setting the Date 3

Changing the Import/Export Setting 3

Changing the Auto-Clean Setting 3

Changing the Ignore Host Lock Setting

Changing the Auto-Import Option 3

Performing Maintenance Operations 4

Accessing the Maintenance Screen 4

Cleaning a Tape Drive

Turning Drive Power On or Off (Maintenance Screen)

Adjusting the Contrast

Running Diagnostic Programs5

Accessing the Diagnostics Menu Screen 5

Running the Barcode Scanner Test

Running the Move Medium T est

Running the Move Location Test 5