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DLT™ MiniLibrary (TL891)
User's Guide
EK–TL891–UG. A01
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts
First Edition, July 1997
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Contents
About This Guide .............................................................................................................. ix
1
2
3
Introduction
1.1
Models ................................................................................................................... 1–1
1.2
Features.................................................................................................................. 1–2
1.3
Advanced Design Features ..................................................................................... 1–4
Operation
2.1
Front Panel............................................................................................................. 2–1
2.2
Control Panel ......................................................................................................... 2–2
2.3
Display Messages................................................................................................... 2–5
2.4
Selecting Control Panel Display Modes................................................................... 2-7
2.5
Navigating Through the Menu Structure................................................................ 2-10
2.6
Displaying Firmware Revision .............................................................................. 2-14
2.7
Displaying Error Logs ........................................................................................... 2-15
2.8
Inserting and Removing the Magazine................................................................... 2-16
2.9
Tape Cartridge Requirements ................................................................................ 2-18
Regular Maintenance
3.1
4
5
Cleaning Cartridge .................................................................................................. 3-1
Configuration
4.1
How to Customize Configuration ........................................................................... 4–1
4.2
Descriptions of Configuration Options ................................................................... 4–4
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
5.1
Diagnosing Problems .............................................................................................. 5-1
5.2
Error Recovery........................................................................................................ 5-2
5.3
Fault Symptom Codes ............................................................................................. 5-4
5.4
Using CE Diagnostics............................................................................................ 5-16
5.5 Using the Demo Submenu....................................................................................... 5-18
Appendix A
Specifications ...............................................................................................................A–1
Appendix B
Installation....................................................................................................................B–1
B.1 Mechanical Installation .................................................................................. B-1
B.2 Interfaces and Cabling .................................................................................. B-10
B.3 Interface Cable Specifications ....................................................................... B-12
Appendix C
Accessories...................................................................................................................C–1
C.1 Data and Cleaning Cartridge Ordering Information......................................... C-1
C.2 Bar Code Label and Magazine Ordering Information...................................... C-1
Appendix D
Regulatory Information................................................................................................. D-1
Appendix E
Product Notes for Sun ....................................................................................................E-1
Readers Comment Form .......................................................................Inside Back Cover
Figures
1–1 Front View .............................................................................................................. 1–2
1–2 Tape Cartridge Magazine......................................................................................... 1–3
1–3 Rear View ............................................................................................................... 1–3
2–1 Front Panel .............................................................................................................. 2–1
2–2 Control Panel........................................................................................................... 2–2
2–3 POST Screen ............................................................................................................ 2-5
2-4 Initialization Screen ................................................................................................. 2–5
2-5 Default Screen........................................................................................................... 2-6
2-6 Fault Screen .............................................................................................................. 2-7
2-7 MiniLibrary Menu Structure ..................................................................................... 2-8
2-8 Main Menu ............................................................................................................... 2- 9
2-9 Show Status Submenu ............................................................................................. 2-10
2-10 Library Status Submenu ......................................................................................... 2-11
2-11 Drive Status Submenu ............................................................................................ 2-12
2-12 MAP Info Submenu................................................................................................ 2-13
2-13 Error History Screen............................................................................................... 2-15
2-14 Magazine In Place .................................................................................................. 2-17
2-15 Tape Magazine With Cartridge Installed ................................................................ 2-18
2-16 CompacTape Cartridge........................................................................................... 2-20
2-17 Default Screen........................................................................................................ 2-21
2-18 Main Menu............................................................................................................. 2-21
2-19 Load/Unload Initial Screen..................................................................................... 2-21
2-20 Load/Unload ‘From’ Entry Screen.......................................................................... 2-23
2-21 Load/Unload ‘To’ Entry Screen.............................................................................. 2-23
2-22 Confirmation Screen .............................................................................................. 2-24
2-23 Load/Unload ‘In Progress’ Screen .......................................................................... 2-24
2-24 Updated Default Screen.......................................................................................... 2-24
3-1 Main Menu ............................................................................................................... 3- 3
3-2 Maintenance Submenu .............................................................................................. 3-3
3-3 Cleaning Submenu .................................................................................................... 3-3
3-4 Cleaning Confirmation Screen................................................................................... 3-4
3-5 Cleaning In Progress Screen...................................................................................... 3-4
4-1 Default Screen........................................................................................................... 4 -2
4-2 Main Menu ............................................................................................................... 4-2
4-3 Configure Submenu................................................................................................... 4-2
4-4 Drive Selection Submenu .......................................................................................... 4-3
4-5 DLT2 Set Data Format Submenu............................................................................... 4-3
4-6 Main Menu ............................................................................................................... 4-5
4-7 Configure Submenu................................................................................................... 4-6
4-8 Library Mode Selection Menu................................................................................... 4-6
4-9 Configure Submenu................................................................................................... 4-7
4-10 Special Config Submenu .......................................................................................... 4-7
5-1 Troubleshooting Flowchart........................................................................................ 5-2
5-2 Main Menu ............................................................................................................. 5-16
5-3 Maintenance Submenu ............................................................................................ 5-16
5-4 Diagnostic Submenu ............................................................................................... 5-17
B-1 Separating a Rack Slide ............................................................................................ B-2
B-2 Parts List for Standard EIA/RETMA Rackmounting ............................................... B-4
B-3 Parts List for Storageworks Metric Rackmounting................................................... B-6
B-4 Metric Rackmount Installation Layout..................................................................... B-9
B-5 Rear Panel Connectors, Terminator and Cables...................................................... B-10
Tables
1–1 Tape Capacities ....................................................................................................... 1–5
2–1 Control Panel Button Functions ............................................................................... 2–4
2-2 Tape Capacities....................................................................................................... 2-19
4-1 MiniLibrary Configuration Options........................................................................... 4-8
5-1 Error Recovery Procedures (ERP) ............................................................................. 5-3
5-2 Fault Symptom Codes (FSC)..................................................................................... 5-4
A-1 Acoustic Noise Declaration for German Noise Declaration Labor............................. A-4
C-1 Data and Cleaning Cartridge Ordering Information.................................................. C-1
C-2 Bar Code Label and Magazine Ordering Information............................................... C-1
About This Guide
This guide describes how to install and operate the DLT MiniLibrary Base Module. It also
provides procedures for configuring, monitoring, troubleshooting and performing cleaning
maintenance on the device to maintain optimum performance.
Audience
This guide supports the user familiar with installing and configuring storage
hardware. You should understand basic SCSI concepts such as configuring
device IDs, interconnecting devices and SCSI cable termination, and be able to
perform basic, menu-driven diagnostics and error recovery procedures.
Related Documentation
TZ89 DLT Series Tape Drive User’s Guide
EK–TZ89N–UG
Organization
This guide contains the following:
Chapter 1: Introduction - Describes the DLT MiniLibrary models available;
their SCSI interface and physical configurations, as well as system expansion
capacity and features.
Chapter 2: Operation - Describes how to utilize the front panel, control panel,
display and menu features of the DLT MiniLibrary and provides tape cartridge
handling procedures.
Chapter 3: Regular Maintenance - Describes the procedures for
running/replacing the cleaning cartridge in the DLT MiniLibrary Base Module.
Chapter 4: Configuration - Describes how to customize configuration of the
DLT MiniLibrary and defines configuration options.
Chapter 5: Diagnostics and Troubleshooting - Describes the procedures for
diagnosing platform problems and drive errors which can cause the DLT
MiniLibrary Base Module to malfunction. It also provides Fault Symptom
Codes and Error Recovery Procedures to help restore operability.
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1
Introduction
The DLT MiniLibrary Base Module is the foundation of an expandable, modular tape
library system. The MiniLibrary system is designed for high duty-cycle on-line and nearon-line applications, such as hierarchical storage management (HSM). It is a superior
performer in high volume backup and archival service as well.
1.1
Models
The DLT MiniLibrary Base Module is available as a TL891 model that can be
upgraded to a two drive TL892. Both models can use either CompacTape III,
CompacTape IIIXT and higher-density CompacTape IV cartridges. Both types of
media are rated at over 1,000,000 head passes.
The Base Module contains one TZ89N DLT tape drive plus a 10-cartridge
magazine with a rugged random access loader mechanism. The third digit of the
model number (1) denotes the number of drives in the unit.
1.1.1 SCSI Interface Configuration
The Base Module’s standard SCSI interface is standard fast SCSI with SCSI-2
(high-density 68-pin D-series) connectors. The section on Interfaces in Appendix
B - Installation describes the available interface options.
Data Transfer Rates:
The data transfer rate of the DLT MiniLibrary is dependent on the type of drives
and on the SCSI bus configuration. The bandwidth of the SCSI bus is limited. As
a result, the transfer rate of exceptionally fast drives such as theTZ89N series can
be limited by sharing a SCSI bus with another drive or with the library robotics.
Internal Cabling Configuration:
Each model is available in a daisy-chained SCSI configuration, or with separate
SCSI connections for the library robotics and each of the drives. These
configurations are described in more detail in Appendix B - Installation.
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1.2
Features
Figures 1-1, 1-2 and 1-3 identify some of the external features of the TL891.
Figure 1-1 Front View
1.2.1 Control Panel
The control panel features a 4-line by 20-character backlit LCD display, four
LED indicators and four buttons. The buttons enable the operator to navigate
through the menu structure to select and display operating modes, device status,
diagnostic and maintenance functions, device history and error statistics, and
system configuration. The functions of the control panel are described in detail in
Chapter 2 - Operation.
1.2.2 Power Supply
The AC Power switch is located on the front panel of the module. The
autoranging power supply will adjust automatically to either of two operating
voltage ranges. The ranges are 100-120 VAC and 200-240 VAC. The power
supply is capable of operating at 50 or 60 Hz without requiring any modification.
AC power is supplied to the power supply by a single cable which can be
plugged into any properly grounded outlet.
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1.2.3 Tape Cartridge Magazine
The ten-cartridge magazine is removable from the front panel, but is protected
from tampering by a key-operated Magazine Security Lock which must be
unlocked before the magazine can be removed. The rugged carbon-fiberreinforced polymer magazine fits into an extruded track, which assures precise
positioning with respect to the library robotics. A tape magazine is shown in
Figure 1-2. Insertion and removal of the magazine is described in Chapter 2 Operation.
Figure 1-2 Cartridge Magazine
Figure 1-3 Rear View
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1.2.4 Integral Fan Cooling
A single forced-air fan is positioned on the rear panel to provide optimum
cooling for critical parts, and to prevent the drive and robotics electronics,
motors and power supply from overheating.
1.2.5 Library Robotics
The DLT MiniLibrary features library robotics that can load any of the cartridges
in the system into either of two TZ89N tape drives from its own removable
10-cartridge magazine.
1.2.6 Bar Code Reader
The bar code reader is mounted on the cartridge shuttle. It reads bar code labels
attached to each cartridge and to the magazine, and maintains the bar code data
in memory as part of the library inventory records.
1.3
Advanced Design Features
The DLT MiniLibrary incorporates many significant improvements in tape drive
and library design. One of the most important is the use of highly reliable DLT
technology, with media rated at better than 1,000,000 head passes.
1.3.1 Embedded Diagnostics
The DLT MiniLibrary Base Module provides three levels of embedded
diagnostics. The Power-On Self Test (POST) performs various verification tests
on the processor’s host interface and device control functions, as well as memory
tests, at power-up. The second level of diagnostics is the User Diagnostics. These
include provision for changing configuration options, and diagnostics under the
Demo menu to assist the user in diagnosing faults. The third level, CE
Diagnostics, include more advanced diagnostics to be used by Customer
Engineers for servicing the Base Module. Both the User Diagnostics and the CE
Diagnostics may be selected from the front panel.
Diagnostics are described in greater detail in Chapter4 - Configuration
(configuration diagnostics) and Chapter 5 - Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
(remaining user diagnostics).
1.3.2 Error Checking
The TL891and TL892 Base Modules apply a 16-bit parity check to each record,
a 64-bit CRC to each 4kB of data, and Reed-Solomon error correction code
overall. In addition, there is an internal parity check on the data buffer.
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1.3.3 Compression
The drives in the DLT MiniLibrary Base Module use the standard Digital
Lempel-Ziv (DLZ) data compression algorithm when compression is enabled.
1.3.4 Capacity
A Base Module with its ten-cartridge magazine offers formatted capacities as
shown below. When the TZ89n uses CompacTape III or IIIXT cartridges, its
capacity is limited accordingly.
Table 1-1 Tape Capacities*
DENSITY
A
CARTRIDGE
CAPACITY PER
A
CARTRIDGE
FULL MAGAZINE
B
COMPRESSED
TZ87
CompacTape III
10 GB
200 GB
TZ88
CompacTape IIIXT
15 GB
300 GB
TZ88
CompacTape IV
20 GB
400 GB
TZ89
CompacTape IV
35 GB
700 GB
Native capacities, uncompressed.
B
Maximum capacities given assume average 2:1 compression. Actual compression will
vary with file content. The native capacity for a full magazine is ten times the native
capacity per cartridge.
* For additional tape capacity information refer to the TZ89N User Guide (EK-TZ89N-UG).
1.3.5 Media Life
The media used in the DLT MiniLibrary is rated at over 1,000,000 head passes,
and a shelf life of at least 30 years.
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2
Operation
This chapter describes how to utilize the front panel, control panel, display and menu
features of the DLT MiniLibrary Base Module, and provides procedures for magazine and
tape cartridge insertion and removal.
2.1
Front Panel
The front panel includes the power switch, the magazine door, the Magazine
Security Lock, the Unlock/Open button with its Locked indicator, and the control
panel which has buttons, a display and indicators. Figure 2-1 shows the front
panel.
Figure 2-1 Front Panel
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2.1.1 Power Switch
The power switch controls the supply of AC power to the module. It is set into a
recess in the front panel to prevent accidental operation. Press 1 to turn the
module ON and 0 to turn the module OFF.
2.1.2 The Magazine Security lock, the Unlock/Open Button and the
Locked Indicator LED
These features are described later in this chapter under the heading ‘Inserting and
Removing the Magazine
.’
2.2
Control Panel
The control panel consists of four LED indicators, a four-line by 20-character
backlit LCD display, and four buttons. Figure 2-2 shows the control panel.
Figure 2-2 Control Panel
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2.2.1 Indicators
There are four LED indicators on the control panel, labeled Ready (green), Use
Cleaner (yellow), Drive Fault (red), and Loader Fault (red), and they function
as follows:
Ready (green) - illuminated when the DLT MiniLibrary is ready to accept
commands, either from the Control Panel or from the host computer. The Ready
indicator goes out when you enter the Menu Mode.
Use Cleaner (yellow) - indicates that one or both drives require cleaning. A
cleaning operation should be performed as described in Chapter 4 - Regular
Maintenance. When the Use Cleaner LED comes on, you can find out which
drive needs cleaning by selecting Cleaning Needed on the Drive Status submenu.
Drive Fault (red) - indicates that a hardware error occurred in either or both
drives. Refer to theTZ89N DLT Tape Drive User’s Guide for the drives in your
MiniLibrary for Error Recovery Procedures.
Loader Fault (red) - illuminated when a Fault Screen appears on the LCD
display. The Fault Screen is described later in this chapter. A list of Fault
Symptom Codes (FSC) and Error Recovery Procedures (ERP) appears in
Chapter 5 - Diagnostics and Troubleshooting.
2.2.2 Buttons
There are four buttons on the control panel, labeled Escape, Enter, , and .
The buttons do not directly control specific functions or options. Instead, you use
the buttons to navigate from the Default Screen through a multi-level menu
structure, then select the desired option from the appropriate menu using the
Enter button. Table 2-1 describes the effect of each of the four buttons under
various conditions.
The two most important things you need to know about the buttons are:
•
To enter the Menu Mode and display the Main Menu from the Default
Screen, press the Enter button.
•
To return to the Main Menu from a submenu, press the Escape button
repeatedly until the Main Menu appears. Pressing the Escape button while
the Main Menu is displayed exits the Menu Mode and returns you to the
Default Screen. The Default Screen is shown in Figure 2-5; the Main Menu
is shown in Figure 2-8.
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NOTE
When you enter the Menu Mode, the Ready light
goes out. This means that the module is off-line,
and all medium changer commands from the host
return a SCSI ‘not ready’ status until you exit the
Menu Mode and the Ready light goes on. In
addition, the magazine Unlock/Open button does
not work when the Ready light is out.
Table 2-1 Control Panel Button Functions
Escape
Enter
At POST
Screen
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
At Default
Screen
Displays “Show
Status” Menu
Enters menu
mode
N/A
N/A
In Menu Mode
Rejects
currently
displayed
choice, or
Accepts
currently
displayed
choice
1
Moves
line upward
through list of
options, or
1
Moves
line
downward
through list
of options,
or
Aborts control
panel operation
In progress, or
Scrolls part of
display 1 line
toward top of
list of options
Exits to next
higher menu
level, or
Exits menu
mode to default
screen
At Fault
Screen
N/A
Clears soft
errors
N/A
scrolls part
of display 1
line toward
bottom of
list of
options
N/A
NOTE
There is an auto-repeat feature for the
and
buttons. When the user presses either button for
more than one-half second, the control panel
behaves as if the user were pressing and
releasing the button about four times per second.
This effect stops when the user releases the
button.
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2.3
Display Messages
The display on the control panel is capable of displaying four lines of 20
characters each, to allow the use of easy-to-understand messages. Many of these
messages and their functions are described in this chapter. Those displays that
are described in other chapters are cross-referenced here as well.
2.3.1 Power-On Self Test Screen
When power is first applied to the module, a series of power-on self test (POST)
diagnostics are performed. During POST execution, the model number of the
module, the current date and time, the firmware revision, and the status or result
of the test in progress are displayed on the control panel as shown in figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3 POST Screen
DIGITAL TL89x
Firmware Level xx.xx
Checking Hardware
NOTE
xx.xx represents decimal placeholders for the
current firmware revision level.
2.3.2 Initialization Screens
After the POST is completed, the library robotics system is initialized. A series
of screens similar to Figure 2-4 is displayed during this process.
Figure 2-4 Initialization Screen
DIGITAL TL89x
Firmware Level xx.xx
Initializing Loader
26-Feb-19xx 15:35:59
NOTE
xx.xx represents decimal placeholders for the
current firmware revision level.
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2.3.3 Default Screen
After the POSTdiagnostics have concluded successfully and initialization is
complete, the default screen appears, as shown in Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5 Default Screen
DLT0 Seeking
DLT1 Idle
Loader Idle
0 1 _ 3 _ 5 6 7 8 9
The first and second lines of the Default Screen show the status of the tape drive
within the MiniLibrary. The possible status conditions of the drives are
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
No Tape
Idle
Rewinding
Seeking
Reading
Writing
Erasing
Cleaning
The third line of the display tells the status of the library robotics. The possible
conditions of the library robotics are:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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Idle
Fetching
Stowing
Moving
Diag Active
Diag Complete
Taking Inventory
Checking Drives
Checking Labels
Orphaned Cartridge
Trapped Cartridge
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The fourth line is a map of the magazine with numbers from 0 to 9 representing
the cartridge slots. The numbers which are present on this line indicate that a
cartridge is present in the corresponding slot of the magazine. An underline
means that there is no cartridge present in that slot. In Figure 2-5, the cartridges
from slots 3 and 5 are not in the magazine, but are in drives 0 and 1.
2.3.4 Fault Screen
When a fault is detected, a screen similar to Figure 2-6 appears. At the same
time, either the Drive Fault or the Loader Fault LED is illuminated.
Figure 2-6 Fault Screen
Fault Code: XXXX
Error Description
ERP line 1
ERP line 2
The first line in Figure 2-6 shows a numerical fault symptom code (FSC). The
second line shows a brief description of the error, in place of the words ‘Error
Description.’ The third and fourth lines will contain a one- or two-line message
describing the initial error recovery procedure (ERP) in place of the words shown
in the figure.
A list of the fault symptom codes (FSC) and error recovery procedures (ERP)
appears in Chapter 5 - Diagnostics and Troubleshooting.
2.4
Selecting Control Panel Display Modes
As previously described, the POST Screens, the Initialization Screen and the
Default Screen appear without operator or host intervention. The Fault Screens
appear whenever a fault occurs. The screens which follow appear in response to
operator actions.
2.4.1 The Mini-Library Menu Structure
Figure 2-7 shows the structure of the MiniLibrary menus.
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Figure 2-7 MiniLibrary Menu Structure
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2.4.2 Entering the Menu Mode
NOTE
When you enter the Menu Mode, the Ready light
goes out. This means that the module is off-line,
and all medium changer commands from the host
return a SCSI ‘not ready’ status until you exit the
Menu Mode and the Ready light goes on.
When the Default Screen appears on the screen, you can enter the Menu Mode
by pressing the Enter button. The Main Menu shown in Figure 2-8 appears.
Figure 2-8 Main Menu
Load/Unload
Show Status Menu
Maintenance Menu
Configure Menu
2.4.3 Exiting the Menu Mode
To leave the menu mode and return to the Default Screen, press the Escape
button repeatedly. Each time you press the Escape button, the display moves to a
higher menu level. When the Main Menu is visible, pressing the Escape button
once returns to the Default Screen.
NOTE
on line 1 or a
on line 4 of
When you see a
the display, this means that some or all of the
display may be scrolled in the indicated direction
to reveal more choices.
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2.5
Navigating Through the Menu Structure
To select a submenu, move the
on the display to the desired line using the
and buttons. Then press the Enter button to confirm your choice and display
the submenu. The
at the end of the fourth line of the Main Menu means that
there are one or more additional items that can be reached by scrolling, using the
button. The items available on the Main Menu are:
•
Load/Unload
•
Show Status Menu
•
Maintenance Menu
•
Configure Menu
•
Show History Menu
The following paragraphs describe the submenus that correspond to each of the
Main Menu selections.
2.5.1 Load/Unload Submenu
The Load/Unload Submenu is described later in this chapter, under the heading
‘Loading and Unloading Tapes.’
2.5.2 Show Status Submenu
When you select Show Status, the submenu shown in Figure 2-9 appears.
Figure 2-9 Show Status Submenu
Select Item:
Library
DLT 0
DLT 1
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The items available on the Show Status Menu are:
•
•
•
•
Library
DLT0
DLT1
MAP Info (only if bar code reader is installed).
Move the up or down with the
to select the item.
and
buttons, then press the Enter button
Library Status Submenu
When you select Library, the submenu in Figure 2-10 appears.
Figure 2-10 Library Status Submenu
Model Number:
DIGITAL TL89x
Firmware Revision:
xx.xx
NOTE
xx.xx represents decimal placeholders for the
current firmware revision level.
This screen is scrollable. The list of Library Status categories available is as
follows:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Model Number
Firmware Revision
Date
Time
Loader Status
Library Mode
Library Configuration
Vendor Identification
Product Identification
Transport Address
Storage Address
Transfer Address
Serial Number
Wide SCSI
SCSI Bus Parity
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
SCSI Bus ID
Negotiation Mode
Transfer Rate
Unload Mode
Reserved Slots
Mode Page 1F Length
TUR Reporting
Init Element Status
Boot Version
Flash Type
Baud Rate
Barcode Reader
Label Size
Label Alignment
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Drive Status Submenu
When you select either of the drives, the submenu in Figure 2-11 appears.
Figure 2-11 Drive Status Submenu
Tape Motion:
Idle
Product Type:
DLT7000
This screen is scrollable. The list of Drive Status categories available is as
follows.
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•
Tape Motion
•
Product Type
•
Tape Format
•
Compression
•
SCSI Bus ID
•
Drive Revision
•
Controller Revision
•
Cartridge Present
•
Hardware Error
•
Cleaning Needed
•
Write Protected
•
Operate Handle
•
Serial Number
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Map Information Submenu
NOTE
This submenu appears only if a bar code reader is
installed. When you select Map Info, the screen in
Figure 2-12 appears. The location being reported
appears on Line 2 in place of the word ‘Location.’
The content of the bar code on the label, up to 8
characters, appears on Line 4.
Figure 2-12 Map Info Submenu
Label Info:
Location
Label Valid
XXXXXXXX
Lines 2, 3, and 4 of this screen scroll in unison when you use the
and
buttons. This allows you to read the label information reported for each location
in the module that contains a cartridge. The list of Label Info locations available
for display on line 2 is as follows.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
DLT0
DLT1
Slot0
Slot1
Slot2
Slot3
Slot4
Slot5
Slot6
Slot7
Slot8
Slot9
Depending on the report for each location, Line 3 may display either ‘Label
Valid,’ or ‘Label Not Present.’
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For each location reported, Line 4 will display the actual bar code on the label,
up to 8 characters.
2.5.3 Maintenance Menu
The Maintenance Menu and the options under it that are intended for operator
use are described in several places. Drive cleaning and firmware upgrades are
described in Chapter 3 - Regular Maintenance. User demos and system
diagnostics are described in Chapter 5 - Diagnostics and Troubleshooting.
2.5.4 Configure Menu
The Configure Menu how to use it and the options available under it are
described in Chapter 4 - Configuration.
2.5.5 Show History Menu
The Show History Menu enables the operator to retrieve the configuration
history, the original configuration, as well as statistics on the number of
operations the library robotics and the drives have performed. An example of the
use of the Show History Menu is given in paragraph 2.7 Displaying Error Logs.
2.6
Displaying Firmware Revision
You may display the library robotics firmware revision at any time. It appears as
one of the items on the Library Status submenu of the Show Status Menu. It is
also displayed on line 3 of the POST Screen and the Initialization Screens.
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2.7
Displaying Error Logs
To display the error history of the module, you need to use the Show History
menu. Access it as follows.
1.
At the Default Screen press the Enter button to enter the Menu
Mode. The Main Menu is displayed.
2.
At the Main Menu, press the button four times until the
the display is next to ‘Show History Menu
3.
Press the Enter button to select the submenu.
4.
At the Show History Submenu, press the button once so that
the in the display is next to ‘Error History.’
5.
Press the Enter button to select the function. A circular list of 4line error reports is displayed in the format shown in Figure 213.
in
Figure 2-13 Error History Screen
Fault Code: XXXX
Error Description
DD/MMM/YYYY HH:MM:SS
Entry NNNN Of NNNN
6.
Using the and buttons, scroll the list to display the error
history of the module.
The second number on the fourth line is the number of entries. The memory can
hold up to 1024 events.
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2.8
Inserting and Removing the Magazine
The 10-cartridge tape magazine must be removed from the module in order to
insert or remove cartridges.
To insert or remove the magazine, the Magazine Security Lock must be
unlocked, using the key supplied with the module. Refer to Figure 2-14. When
the Magazine Security Lock is locked, the Unlock/Open button has no effect. If
inadvertent removal of the magazine is not likely, you may elect to leave the
Magazine Security Lock in the unlocked position.
The host computer can enable or disable the Unlock/Open button using the SCSI
Prevent Allow Medium Removal command. When you press the Unlock/Open
button, the message ‘Locked by Host” will be displayed.
NOTE
When you enter the Menu Mode, the Ready light
goes out. The magazine cannot be inserted or
removed unless the Ready light is on. To remove
the magazine when a failure prevents the Ready
light from illuminating, see the paragraph headed
‘Emergency Magazine Removal’ later in this
chapter.
2.8.1 Removing the Magazine
Whenever a magazine is in place inside the module it is locked in place to
prevent tampering or accidental removal. To remove the magazine, the Default
Screen must be displayed. Press the Unlock/Open button. The lock will release
the magazine, permitting it to be pulled out. When the magazine has been
removed from the module, the door closes and locks.
NOTE
If there is a cartridge in a drive, the LED on the
Unlock/Lock button blinks and the control panel
requests confirmation.
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Figure 2-14 Magazine In Place
2.8.2 Emergency Magazine Removal
If a fault occurs that prevents removal of the magazine, turn the power off for
five seconds. Power up while continuously pressing only the button. Continue
to hold the button until all of the indicators on the control panel light, then go
out. Release the button. The magazine may now be removed without regard to
the position of the Magazine Security Lock.
2.8.3 Inserting a Magazine Into the Base Module
Note that the magazine door on the front of the module is closed and locked
whenever there is no magazine installed. To open it, press the Unlock/Open
button on the front panel. When the door has opened, slide the magazine through
the door opening, with the cartridges protruding from the left. When the
magazine is fully inserted, the lock mechanism automatically locks the magazine
in place.
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2.8.4 Inserting Cartridges Into the Magazine
A full magazine is shown in Figure 2-15. Insert cartridges so that the label end
with the write protect switch is outward, with the write protect switch toward the
bottom of the magazine. After you insert the desired cartridges into the
magazine, position the module so the cartridges protrude to the left, and the
magazine handle is toward you, as shown in Figure 2-15. Insert the magazine
into the Base Module with that orientation.
Figure 2-15 Tape Magazine With Cartridges Installed
2.9
Tape Cartridge Requirements
A single DLT MiniLibrary with its ten-cartridge magazine offers formatted
capacities as shown in Table 2-2. When the TZ89N uses CompacTape III or
IIIXT cartridges, its capacity is limited accordingly.
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Table 2-2 Tape Capacities*
DENSITY
CARTRIDGE
CAPACITY PER
CARTRIDGE
FULL MAGAZINE
COMPRESSED
TZ87
CompacTape III
10 GB
200 GB
TZ88
CompacTape IIIXT
15GB
300 GB
TZ88
CompacTape IV
20 GB
400 GB
TZ89
CompacTape IV
35 GB
700 GB
2.9.1 Tape Cartridge Handling and Storage
A CompacTape cartridge should be stored vertically until you select it for use.
Do not expose a cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight. Maintain a clean, dustfree working and storage environment.
If a CompacTape cartridge is dropped:
•
Inspect the cartridge carefully before you insert it into a MiniLibrary
magazine or any drive.
•
Shake the cartridge while listening for the sound of a broken part. Any rattling
sound means the cartridge is unfit for use.
•
Inspect the case for distortion or cracks.
•
Inspect the leader by opening the cartridge door as shown in Figure 2-16. The
leader should be positioned as shown in view (1), and should protrude at about
a five degree angle from the case.
CAUTION!
If the leader is out of position, do not use it;
damage to the drive could result.
*For additional tape capacity information, refer to the TZ89N User Guide (EKTZ89N-UG).
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Figure 2-16 CompacTape Cartridge
1 - Leader
2 - Write Protect OFF
3 - Write Protect ON
2.9.2 Write Protection
The write protection switch of a CompacTape cartridge is also shown in Figure
2-16. To enable data recording, slide the write protect switch to the right so that
no orange color is visible through the window in the write protect switch (2). To
write protect the CompacTape cartridge, slide the write protect switch to the left
until the orange indicator shows through the window on the write protect switch
(3).
2.9.3 Loading and Unloading Tape Cartridges
The Load/Unload submenus enable you to specify a source and a destination for
a cartridge movement. As a result, you use exactly the same procedure to load
and unload. To load or unload a tape from the front panel of the module, use the
Load/Unload menus as follows.
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Figure 2-17 Default Screen
Dlt0: No Tape
Dlt1: Idle
Loader Idle
0 1 _ 4 5 6 7 8 9
A default screen is shown in Figure 2-17. Note that DLT0 is empty, while DLT1
is idle. When a drive is idle, it has a cartridge loaded, and is awaiting
instructions. From the Default Screen, enter the Menu Mode by pressing the
Enter button. The Main Menu shown in Figure 2-18 appears.
Figure 2-18 Main Menu
Load/Unload
Show Status Menu
Maintenance Menu
Configure Menu
The is next to the line that reads ‘Load/Unload.’ Press the Enter button to
display the first Load/Unload submenu, which is shown in Figure 2-19.
Figure 2-19 Load/Unload Initial Screen
From:
DLT1
To:
*Slot3
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In Figure 2-19, the is next to line 2 of the display. Line 2 shows the top item
in a scrollable list of sources. Note that a
has appeared on the right of the
bottom line. This indicates that the
button may now be used to scroll through
the list, and that the top item on the list is displayed. As soon as you press the
button, three things happen:
1.
The list scrolls down one item (only line 2 scrolls)
2.
A appears on the right of line 1 of the display. This indicates that there is
one or more items above the item displayed on line 2.
3.
The
at the left of line 2 disappears. This is because the * indicates the
current selection or the default selection, and you have scrolled the default
selection offscreen, and have not yet selected an item from the list.
NOTE
The contents of the lists on line 2 and line 4 will
vary as follows.
Initial Screen - ‘From’ Line
The list on line 2 in Figure 2-19 (the ‘From’ line) will include every drive and
every magazine slot that has a cartridge in it (you cannot get a cartridge from a
slot or drive that is empty).
Initial Screen - ‘To’ Line
The list on line 4 of Figure 2-19 (the ‘To’ line) will include all of the valid
destination choices, that is, drives and slots that are empty (you can’t put a
cartridge into a slot or drive which already has one in it.)
Scroll List - ‘To’ Line
There is another limitation on the ‘To’ list. If you have selected a drive on the
‘From’ screen, the ‘To’ list can include only slots. If you have selected a slot on
the ‘From’ screen, the ‘To’ list can contain only drives.
Let us assume that you want to load the cartridge that is in Slot 4 into any
available drive. Use the
button to scroll line two to Slot 4. The display
appears as shown in Figure 2-20.
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Figure 2-20 Load/Unload ‘From’ Entry Screen
From:
Slot4
To:
*DLT1
When you have scrolled to your desired source, press the Enter button to select
it. Notice that in Figure 2-21, two changes occur in the display.
The * reappears at the beginning of line 2, indicating that you have made a
selection.
The
now moves to line 4, indicating that you may now select a destination.
Figure 2-21 Load/Unload ‘To’ Entry Screen
From:
*Slot4
To:
*DLT0
You can now simply press the Enter button to select DLT0 as the destination.
Note that there is no at the end of line 4, nor
at the end of line 1. There are
no additional choices because 1) you have selected a slot as the source, so the
destination must be a drive, and 2) DLT1 already has a cartridge in it, so it
cannot be a valid destination. Press the Enter button to select DLT0. In response,
the confirmation screen in Figure 2-22 appears.
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Figure 2-22 Confirmation Screen
From: Slot4 To:DLT0
ENTER To Execute
ESCAPE To Cancel
As the confirmation screen indicates, to execute the load or unload, press the
Enter button. If the confirmation screen does not show your intended source and
destination, press the Escape button to return to the ‘From’ entry screen.
When you press the Enter button, the screen shown in Figure 2-23 appears. If the
source is a drive, the word ‘Unload’ appears in place of ‘Load’ on line 4.
Figure 2-23 Load/Unload ‘In Progress’ Screen
From: Slot4 To:DLT0
Load In Progress
When the load or unload operation is finished, the Default Screen reappears.
Note that in Figure 2-24, the screen has been updated to show that there is now a
cartridge in DLT0, and Slot4 is empty.
Figure 2-24 Updated Default Screen
Dlt0 Idle
Dlt1 Idle
Loader Idle
0 1 2 3 _ 5 6 7 8 9
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Regular Maintenance
This chapter describes the procedures for running/replacing the cleaning cartridge in the
DLT MiniLibrary.
The only regular maintenance task that should be periodically performed is to
run/replace the cleaning cartridge.
The Maintenance Menu offers the following options:
•
Clean Drive
•
Diagnostic Menu
•
DemoMenu
•
Flash Update
•
Novram Update
•
Clock Update
•
Flash DLT
•
Reboot Module
Of these, only Clean Drive and the Demo Menu are intended for the user. Flash
Update may be performed by service personnel. Novram Update and Clock
Update are used in factory setup, but these functions are duplicated by the
options on the Configuration Submenu.
This chapter tells you how to clean the drives. The Diagnostic Menu and the
Demo Menu are described in Chapter 5 - Diagnostics and Troubleshooting.
3.1
Cleaning Cartridge
The cleaning cartridge is similar in appearance to the cartridge shown in Figure
2-16, but is yellow in color. The command to run the cartridge is issued from the
control panel. The procedures that follow tell you how to install a cleaning a
cartridge, how to clean a drive, and how to remove the cleaning cartridge.
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CAUTION
The cleaning cartridge is abrasive, and should not
be used unless the Use Cleaner LED comes on.
To determine which drive requires cleaning on
two-drive models, unload both drives and select
‘Cleaning Needed’ on the Drive Status submenu of
the Show Status menu.
3.1.1 Installing a Cleaning Cartridge
1.
Examine the Default Screen on the Control Panel to determine whether
any cartridges are loaded into the drives. If so, then unload each as
described in Chapter 2 - Operation.
2.
Using the key provided (if necessary), unlock the Magazine Security
Lock on the front panel.
3.
Press the Unlock/Open Button on the front panel.
4.
Remove the magazine from the Base Module.
5.
Remove any cartridge present in Slot 0 (the slot farthest from the
handle).
6.
Insert the cleaning cartridge into Slot 0. You can use any slot, but using
Slot 0 saves some keystrokes.
7.
Press the Unlock/Open button on the front panel.
8.
Insert the magazine into the Base Module.
3.1.2 Running the Cleaning Cartridge
This procedure assumes that the cleaning cartridge has been installed into Slot 0
of the magazine.
1.
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the following.
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Figure 3–1 Main Menu
Load/Unload
Show Status Menu
Maintenance Menu
Configure Menu
2.
Press the button twice to move the next to Maintenance, then
press the Enter button to select the Maintenance Menu. The display
will show something similar to the following.
Figure 3–2 Maintenance Submenu
Clean Drive
Diagnostic Menu
Demo Menu
Flash Update
3.
Press the Enter button once to select Clean Drive. The following
screen appears.
Figure 3–3 Cleaning Submenu
Cleaning:
*DLT0
Using
*Slot0
4.
Lines 2 and 4 are scrollable. The choices available on Line 2 are
DLT0, DLT1and Both. Let us assume you want to clean DLT0. Press
the Enter button once to accept DLT0. The moves to line 4 of the
display. Press the Enter button again to use the cartridge in Slot 0. (If
you cannot to use slot 0 for the cleaning cartridge, scroll to line 4 to
select another slot).
5.
The Cleaning Confirmation Screen appears, as shown below.
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Figure 3–4 Cleaning Confirmation Screen
Clean:
DLT0
Use:
Slot0
ENTER To Execute
ESCAPE To Cancel
6.
As the confirmation screen indicates, to execute the cleaning operation,
press the Enter button. If the confirmation screen does not show your
intended drive and cleaning cartridge, press the Escape button to return to
the Cleaning submenu.
When you press the Enter button, the In Progress screen appears.
Figure 3–5 Cleaning In Progress Screen
Clean:
Use:
DLT0
Slot0
Cleaning In Progress
When the cleaning operation is completed, the Default Screen reappears.
3.1.3 Removing the Cleaning Cartridge
NOTE
If the Base Module is installed in a sufficiently
secure area, you may elect not to use the
Magazine Security Lock. In that event, leave the
lock in the unlocked position
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1.
Examine the Default Screen on the Control Panel to determine whether
any cartridges are loaded into the drives. If so, then unload each using
the Load/Unload Menu, as described in Chapter 2 - Operation.
2.
Using the key provided (if necessary), Unlock the Magazine Security
Lock on the front panel.
3.
Press the Unlock/Open Button on the front panel.
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4.
Remove the magazine from the Base Module.
5.
Remove the cleaning cartridge from the magazine.
6.
Insert any desired data cartridge into the slot vacated by the cleaning
cartridge.
7.
Press the Unlock/Open Button on the front panel.
8.
Insert the magazine into the Base Module.
9.
Using the key provided, lock the Magazine Security Lock on the front
panel (optional).
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Configuration
This chapter describes how to customize configuration of the DLT MiniLibrary Base
Module and defines configuration options.
The MiniLibrary Base Module is designed with several configuration options,
each offering multiple settings to support a variety of applications and platforms.
The setting of each option is stored in non-volatile memory in the module. For
most applications, you will not need to change the factory default settings. If you
need to change the configuration, go on to the next section. If you are uncertain
whether you need to change a setting, contact your Technical Support
representative.
To change settings, you need to use the Control Panel. For an overview of how
the Control Panel works, and a description of the functions of the buttons,
indicators and display, refer to the sections titled ‘Entering the Menu Mode,’
‘Exiting the Menu Mode,’ and ‘Navigating Through the Menu Structure’ in
Chapter 2 - Operation.
The settings can be changed using the procedure described below under “How to
Customize Configuration.” Before changing any configuration settings, consult
your host system documentation to determine which settings may need to be
changed.
4.1
How to Customize Configuration
1.
Turn the module on, and wait until the Power-On Self Test terminates and
the default screen appears on the display. Figure 4-1 shows a typical default
screen. Yours may vary depending on the number of drives in your library
(second line), and the number and locations of cartridges in the magazine
(fourth line).
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Figure 4–1 Default Screen
DLT0 Active
DLT1 Idle
Loader Idle
0 1 2 _ 4 _ 6 7 8 9
2.
At the Default Screen, press the Enter button. The display will show the
Main Menu, as in Figure 4-2.
Figure 4–2 Main Menu
Load/Unload
Show Status Menu
Maintenance Menu
Configure Menu
3.
Press the button three times to move the to Configure Menu, then
press the Enter button. The display will show the Configure submenu, as
shown in Figure 4-3. The
at the end of the fourth line means that there are
additional configuration options that can be reached by scrolling with the
button.
Figure 4–3 Configure Submenu
Set
Set
Set
Set
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SCSI
Library Mode
Element Base
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4.
To select a configuration option, press the
or button on the control
panel until the on the display is next to the option you want to change. In
this case, let us choose Set Data Format. Press the Enter button to display the
choices for that option. If your Base Module has two drives, the submenu in
Figure 4-4 appears.
Figure 4–4 Drive Selection Submenu
DLT0 Format
DLT1 Format
5.
Press the Enter button to select DLT0, or, to select DLT1, press the
button to move the next to DLT1, then press the Enter button. A submenu
for the Set Data Format option appears, as shown in figure 4-5.
Figure 4–5 DLT Set Data Format Submenu
DLT1 Density:
*Auto. Selection
DLT1 Compression:
*Disable
As shown in the submenu in Figure 4-5, the on the display is next to line 1,
and line 2 is indented. This tells you that Figure 4-5 is a two-tiered menu. The
and buttons work on two levels in this kind of menu, which is typical of many
submenus of the Configure Menu. The first level is as follows: If you press the
button, the moves to line 3. Pressing the button again has no effect. If you
press the button, the moves back to line 1.
and
If you press the Enter button while the is next to line 1 (or line 3), the
buttons operate on the second level. You can tell because the moves next to
line 2 (or line 4), and a appears at the end of line 4, indicating that there is a
list of settings that can be scrolled using the and
buttons.
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Example:
To set the DLT1 Density would involve the following steps:
4.2
1.
With the next to line 1, press the Enter button, moving the
Notice the appears at the end of line 4.
2.
Use the and
buttons to scroll line 2 to display the possible settings.
After making your selection, press the Enter button to save the new
selection. You can return to the screen in Figure 4-5 by pressing the Escape
button. The returns to line 1.
3.
This time, if you press the button instead of the Enter button, the
moves to line 3, allowing you to set DLT1 Compression.
4.
Press the Escape button repeatedly until the submenu in Figure 4-4
reappears.
5.
Repeat this procedure for each configuration option you want to change.
to line 2.
Descriptions of Configuration Options
The items available on the Configuration Menu are as follows:
4.2.1 Set Data Format
This option enables you to specify DLT data Density and DLT data Compression
requirements. The default for both options is Auto Selection (this will not affect
the default operation of the TZ89N Tape Drive).
4.2.2 Set SCSI
This option enables you to 1) enable or disable the library robotics SCSI bus
parity checking, and 2) set the SCSI addresses of the drives and the library
robotics. The defaults are: parity on; DLT 0 address = 4; DLT 1 address = 5,
robotics address = 0.
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4.2.3 Set Library Mode
This option enables you to set the library robotics operating mode to Random,
Sequential DLT0, Sequential DLT1, or Sequential Split. Random is the normal
operating mode which affords complete host control of the library robotics. The
Sequential modes are locally controlled modes. Sequential DLT0 begins with any
cartridge loaded into DLT0. The Base Module monitors the status of DLT0, and
when the cartridge is unloaded by the host, it loads the next cartridge in
magazine numerical order. This operation continues to cycle until all of the
cartridges have been loaded. Sequential DLT1 is the same, except that the
cartridges are loaded into DLT1. Sequential Split mode provides two
simultaneous sequential modes. Cartridges 0 through 4 are loaded sequentially
into DLT0; cartridges 5 through 9 are loaded sequentially into DLT1.
4.2.3.1 Set Sequential Configuration
NOTE
Sequential Split mode requires two drives. The
default is Random.
To operate the TL891 in Sequential Mode, the following configuration
parameters must be established:
•
Library Mode- change from Random (default) to Sequential DLT0.
•
Sequential Mode must remain at Normal (default).
•
Test Unit Ready (TUR) - change from Standard (default) to Custom.
To establish these parameters for Sequential Mode operation, proceed as follows:
1.
From the Default Menu press Enter. The Main Menu appears (Figure 4-6)
Figure 4–6 Main Menu
Load/Unload
Show Status Menu
Maintenance Menu
Configure Menu
2.
Press
three times so that the
is next to Configure Menu and press
Enter. The Configure Submenu will appear as shown in Figure4-7.
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Figure 4–7 Configure Submenu
Set
Set
Set
Set
3.
Data Format
SCSI
Library Mode
Element Base
Press twice so that the is next to Set Library Mode and press Enter.
The Library Mode Selection Menu will appear as shown in Figure 4-8.
Figure 4–8 Library Mode Selection Menu
Library Mode:
* Random
4.
Press Enter again so the
is next to *Random.
The Library Mode options are:
For a TL891 • Random
• Sequential DLT0
For a TL892 • Random
• Sequential DLT0
• Sequential DLT1
• Sequential Split
Press the button to display the desired Sequential option and select it by
pressing Enter. The Sequential Mode options Normal and Recirculate will
appear. To select Normal which is the default (and recommended) setting,
press Enter.
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5.
To set the TUR Reporting option - press the Escape key to move up one
level to the Configure Submenu (Figure 4-9) and use the arrow to move
the to Set Special Config (11th menu item from top) and press Enter.
Figure 4-9 Configure Submenu
Set
Set
Set
Set
Data Format
SCSI
Library Mode
Element Base
The front panel will display the Special Config Submenu (Figure 4-10).
Figure 4-10 Special Config Submenu
Mode Pg 1F Length
* Short (0x0E)
Model Number
* Digital TL89X
Press
twice to position the
next to the TUR Reporting option. Press
down one line to *Standard. Use the to change to
Custom and press Enter to accept this setting. To return the module to online
status, press Escape three times.
Enter to move
4.2.4 Set Element Base
This option allows you to set the base addresses of each of the three SCSI
elements of the module. In order to identify sources and destinations in
commands to the robotics, the base module is divided into elements, each of
which is assigned a separate designator or element address. The Transport
Element is the robotics mechanism itself; the Storage Elements are the 10 slots in
the magazine; the Transfer Elements are the drives. The Base Module reports
these settings in response to the SCSI Mode Sense command, in the Element
Address Assignment Page. The defaults are Transport = 0000h; Storage element
base = 0001h, Transfer element base = 00F0h.
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4.2.5 Set Date
Enables you to set the module’s calendar.
Table 4-1 summarizes the configuration settings for the DLT Mini-Library Base
Module. The default settings are shown in the third column. Other possible
settings are shown in the second column.
Table 4–1 Mini-Library Configuration Options
Option
Settings
Default
Density: THZ01, THZ02,
DLT2000, DLT2000XT,
DLT4000, Auto
Compression: Enable,
Disable (Enable at 10.0
only)
Auto Selection
Lib Bus Parity: Enable,
Disable
Lib Bus ID: (SCSI ID)
DLT0 Bus ID: (SCSI ID)
DLT1 Bus ID: (SCSI ID)
Enabled
Library Mode
Random, Seq. DLT0, Seq.
DLT1, Seq. Split
Random
Element Base
Transport: NNNN (hex)
Storage: NNNN (hex)
Transfer: NNNN (hex)
0000
0001
00F0
Identification
Vendor ID: DEC
Product ID:
DEC
TL800
Date
DD, MMM, YYYY
Current date
Time
HH, MM
Data Format
SCSI
Baud Rate
Auto Selection
0
4
5
Current Time
38400
Serial Number
NXNNNNNNN
XXXXXXXXX
Unload Mode
Implicit
Explicit
Implicit
Negotiation
Initiate
Do Not Initiate
Do Not Initiate
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Table 4-1 Mini-Library Configuration Options - (continued)
SPECIAL CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
Option
Settings
Default
Mode Page 1F
Length
Short (0 x 0E)
Long (0 x 12)
Short
Model Number
Overland LXnn
DIGITAL TL89x
<Vendor Unique>
Standard
Custom
No Inventory
Force Inventory
Force Label Scan
All
One
Stand alone
Slave
Zero based
One based
8 char…1 char
DIGITAL TL89x
Left Align
Right Align
Resets all options to
defaults. Data and Time
remain current
Left Align
TUR Reporting
Init Element Status
Unit Attn Report
Alternate Config
Element Base
Label Size
Label Alignment
Default
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Zero based
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4.2.6 Set Time
Enables you to set the module’s clock.
4.2.7 Set Baud Rate
Enables you to set the data transmission rate of the module’s trace port. This
function is intended for use by CEs only. The default is 38400 bits/sec.
4.2.8 Set Serial Number
This option enables you to alter the Base Module’s serial number as stored in the
unit. The Base Module’s robotics reports these settings in response to the SCSI
Inquiry command, in the Unit Serial Number Page.
4.2.9 Set Unload Mode
This option determines whether a SCSI Move Medium command is interpreted as
implicit or explicit. If implicit, when the module receives a SCSI Move Medium
command for a fetch from a drive, it unloads the drive before attempting to fetch
a cartridge from that drive. If explicit, the host must issue a SCSI Unload
command before each Move Medium command where the source element is a
drive. The default is Implicit.
4.2.10 Set Negotiation
This option allows the Base Module to initiate negotiations for synchronous data
transfer and wide data transfer from the host. Only models with a fast/wide drive
installed can initiate a ‘wide’ negotiation. The default is Do Not Initiate.
4.2.11 Set Special Configuration
This option contains predefined Digital operational configurations. Refer to the
“Special Configuration Options’ section within Table 4-1 for default
configuration characteristics
4.2.12 Set Default
This option resets all of the preceding configuration options to their factory
defaults, excepting Date and Time, which remain at their current settings.
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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
This chapter describes the procedures for diagnosing platform problems and drive errors
which can cause the DLT MiniLibrary to malfunction. It also provides Fault Symptom
Codes and Error Recovery Procedures to help restore operability.
5.1
Diagnosing Problems
There are two main types of problems that can cause the DLT MiniLibrary to
malfunction or fail to perform correctly: platform problems and general drive
errors. Some errors cause Fault Symptom Codes (FSC) to be displayed on the
control panel, along with a description of the fault. Error Recovery Procedures
(ERP) are available for each FSC. They are described in this chapter.
5.1.1 Platform Problems:
These errors arise out of incorrect installation and configuration. The most
common characteristic of this type of error is that the drive appears to operate
normally, except that no data can be interchanged. You may not get an error code
on the control panel. To identify an error as this type of problem, check your
installation and configuration setup, referring back to Chapter 4 - Configuration
and Appendix B - Installation
5.1.2 General Drive Errors
These errors usually result from a miscommunication between the drive
processors or involve a mechanical malfunction. In most cases, these types of
errors report an error message and an FSC to the control panel. The only
exceptions are power supply problems and display malfunctions. The FSC can be
used to determine a recovery procedure.
Some error messages can be cleared by pressing the ENTER button on the
control panel, others by cycling the power to the library. Often the module will
resume normal operation. Other errors are repeated when the operation is
attempted again. Such recurrent errors may require more extensive recovery
procedures such as replacement of a part.
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To aid you in localizing persistent errors, there are CE diagnostics available in
the Maintenance Submenu and a user diagnostic available on the Demo
Submenu. The diagnostics are described at the end of this chapter.
5.2
Error Recovery
Figure 5-1 is a flow chart that outlines the recommended steps for error recovery.
This chart should be followed in all cases.
Error Recovery Procedures (ERP) are described in detail in Table 5-1. Fault
Symptom Codes are listed in Table 5-2.
Figure 5–1 Troubleshooting Flow Chart
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5.2.1 Error Recovery Procedures
Table 5-1 gives error recovery instructions for errors reported on the front panel.
This list includes procedures that should only be performed by a qualified service
technician.
Table 5–1 Error Recovery Procedures
ERP NUMBER
PROCEDURE DETAIL
A
Run the cleaning cartridge. See Chapter 3 - Regular
Maintenance
B
Change the cartridge. It may be damaged or incorrectly
formatted.
B3
Inspect cartridge. Check for damage and leader
alignment. See Chapter 2 - Operation, Tape
Requirements.
B4
Disable cartridge write-protect switch.
C
Cycle power to the drive using the AC switch on the front
panel of the module. Wait 30 seconds to power on again.
D
Turn off power to the module and inspect connectors and
cables.
D1
Turn off power to the module and check cabling to the
DLT drives. Inspect the cables and connectors.
D2
Check cabling and configuration. See Chapter 4 Configuration., and Appendix B - Installation.
E(x)
Run Diagnostic (x).
F
Invalid operation. Select parameters correctly and try
again.
G
Call Technical Support.
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5.3
Fault Symptom Codes (FSC)
Fault Symptom Codes appear in the Fault Screen described in Chapter 2. Each
FSC is accompanied by a descriptive message and instructions for clearing the
fault. When a fault persists, the operator should look up the FSC in Table 5-2 to
determine the error recovery procedure to be followed. If you call DIGITAL
Technical Support about a fault condition, be sure to furnish the FSC to aid in
identifying the problem.
Table 5–2 Fault Symptom Codes
FSC
Message
ERP
0101
Unused Interrupt
Power Down To Clear
D, G
0102
Enqueue'g a Null Ptr
Power Down To Clear
D, G
0201
Trc Comm Open Error
Power Down To Clear
D, G
0301
Novram Init Error
Power Down To Clear
D, G
0302
Novram Chksum Error
Press Enter To Init
Novram To Def Config
G
0303
Novram Program Error
Power Down To Clear
D, G
0304
Novram Downld Error
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
0305
Novram Data Error
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
0306
Novram Update Error
Power Down To Clear
D, G
0401
Invalid Display Char
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
0402
Invalid Display Line
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
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Table 5–2 Fault Symptom Codes (continued)
FSC
Message
ERP
0501
Barcode Comm Error
Power Down To Clear
D, G
0601
Clock Init Error
Power Down To Clear
D, G
0602
LP-RAM Init Error
Power Down To Clear
D, G
0603
Clock Download Error
Press Enter To Clear
0701
Slv Comm Open Error
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
1001
SCSI Firmware Error
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
1002
SSCI FIFO Empty
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
1003
SSCI FIFO Error
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
1004
SSCI Gross Error
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
1005
SSCI Illegal Command
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
1006
SSCI Message Error
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
1007
SSCI Invalid Element
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
1008
SSCI No Pending Int
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
1009
SSCI Invalid Int
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
1020
No Active Command
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
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Table 5–2 Fault Symptom Codes (continued)
FSC
Message
ERP
1021
SCSI Invalid Request
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
1022
SCSIInvalidSemaphore
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
1023
SCSI Invalid State
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
1024
SCSI Invalid Ctl Msg
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
1025
Overlapped Ctl Cmds
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
1026
Overlapped Ctl Msgs
Press EnterTo Clear
D, G
2001
Ctl Invalid Command
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
2003
Invalid Drive State
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
2004
Loader Not Ready
Press Enter To Clear
D, G
2005
SCSI Id Not Set
Press Enter To Clear
D1, G
2006
DLT Comm Open Error
Power Down To Clear
D1, G
2008
Illegal Move
Press Enter To Clear
C1, C,
D, G
2009
Door Open
Press Enter To Clear
200A
Menu Mode
Press EnterTo Clear
200C
Cart Unaccessible
Press Enter To Clear
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Table 5–2 Fault Symptom Codes (continued)
FSC
Message
2010
Ctl Firmware Error
Press Enter To Clear
2011
Ctl Firmware Error
Press Enter To Clear
2012
Ctl Firmware Error
Press Enter To Clear
2013
Ctl Firmware Error
Press Enter To Clear
2014
Ctl Firmware Error
Press Enter To Clear
2015
Ctl Firmware Error
Press Enter To Clear
2016
Ctl Firmware Error
Press Enter To Clear
2030
DLT Timeout Error
Power Down To Clear
2031
DLT Timeout Error
Power Down To Clear
2021
DLT Timeout Error
Power Down To Clear
2033
DLT Timeout Error
Power Down To Clear
2034
DLT Timeout Error
Power Down To Clear
2040
Invalid Ctl Message
Power Down To Clear
2041
Invalid Ctl Message
Power Down To Clear
2042
Invalid Ctl Message
Power Down To Clear
ERP
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Table 5–2 Fault Symptom Codes (continued)
FSC
Message
ERP
2043
Invalid Ctl Message
Power Down To Clear
2050
No Free Queues
Power Down To Clear
2051
No Free Queues
Power Down To Clear
2052
No Free Queues
Power Down To Clear
2053
No Free Queues
Power Down To Clear
2054
No Free Queues
Power Down To Clear
3001
Picker Retries Excd
Power Down To Clear
3002
Picker Tach Errors
Power Down To Clear
D, G
3003
Elevator Tach Errors
Power Down To Clear
D, G
3007
DLT Timeout Error
Power Down To Clear
D1, G
3008
Invalid Drive State
Power Down To Clear
D1, G
3009
Door Tach Errors
Power Down To Clear
C1, C,
D, G
300A
Door Fault
Power Down To Clear
C1, C,
D1, G
300B
Elev Open Tach
Power Down To Clear
300C
Picker Open Tach
Power Down To Clear
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Table 5–2 Fault Symptom Codes (continued)
FSC
Message
300D
Door Open Tach
Power Down To Clear
300E
Drive Stow Error
Power Down To Clear
3010
Picker Retries Excd
Power Down To Clear
3011
Picker Retries Excd
Power Down To Clear
3012
Picker Retries Excd
Power Down To Clear
3013
Picker Retries Excd
Power Down To Clear
3014
Picker Retries Excd
Power Down To Clear
3040
Motor Firmware Error
Power Down To Clear
3041
Motor Firmware Error
3042
Motor Firmware Error
3100
Picker Jammed
Power Down To Clear
ERP
3101
3102
3103
3104
Picker Jammed
Power Down To Clear
Picker Jammed
Power Down To Clear
Picker Jammed
Power Down To Clear
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Table 5–2 Fault Symptom Codes (continued)
FSC
Message
3105
Picker Jammed
Power Down To Clear
3106
Picker Jammed
Power Down To Clear
3107
Picker Jammed
Power Down To Clear
3108
Picker Jammed
Power Down To Clear
3109
Picker Jammed
Power Down To Clear
310A
Picker Jammed
Power Down To Clear
310B
Picker Jammed
Power Down To Clear
3200
Elevator Jammed
Power Down To Clear
3201
Picker Jammed
Power Down To Clear
3202
Picker Jammed
Power Down To Clear
3203
Picker Jammed
Power Down To Clear
3204
Picker Jammed
Power Down To Clear
3205
Picker Jammed
Power Down To Clear
4001
ROM Crc Error
Power Down To Clear
ERP
D, G
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Table 5–2 Fault Symptom Codes (continued)
FSC
Message
ERP
4002
Ram Test Failed
Power Down To Clear
D, G
4003
Xilinx Progr Error
Power Down To Clear
D, G
4010
Comm UART Error
Power Down To Clear
D, G
4011
Trace UART Error
Power Down To Clear
D, G
4012
Barcode UART Error
Power Down To Clear
D, G
4013
DLT 0 UART Error
Power Down To Clear
D1,
D,, G
4014
DLT 1 UART Error
Power Down To Clear
D1, D,
G
5001
No DLTs Attached
Press Enter To Clear
F
5002
All DLTs/Slots Empty
Press Enter To Clear
F
5003
All DLTs/Slots Full
Press Enter To Clear
F
5010
No DLTs Attached
Press Enter To Clear
F
5011
All Slots Empty
Press Enter To Clear
F
5012
All DLTs Full
Press Enter To Clear
F
5013
DLT Timeout Error
Press Enter To Clear
F
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Table 5–2 Fault Symptom Codes (continued)
FSC
Message
ERP
5014
DLT Already Loaded
Press Enter To Clear
F
5015
Expired Clean'g Cart
Press Enter To Clear
5016
Not a Clean'g Cart
Press Enter To Clear
5020
All DLTs/Slots Empty
Press Enter To Clear
5030
Bad Novram Setting
Press Enter To Clear
5031
Bad Calendar Setting
Press Enter To Clear
5032
Bad Setting
Press Enter To Clear
5033
Set Density Failed
Press Enter To Clear
5034
Set Compress Failed
Press Enter To Clear
6001
Comm Open Error
Power Down To Clear
6002
Comm Port Send Error
Press Enter To Clear
6003
Comm Port Recv Error
Press Enter To Clear
6010
Pkt Send Error
Power Down To Clear
D, G
6011
Pkt Receive Error
Power Down To Clear
D, G
F
D, G
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Table 5–2 Fault Symptom Codes (continued)
FSC
Message
6012
Status Unexpected
Power Down To Clear
6013
Invalid Com Blk Type
Power Down To Clear
6014
Invalid Com Blk Type
Power Down To Clear
6015
Ack Timeout - Out
Power Down To Clear
6016
Ack Timeout - In
Power Down To Clear
6017
Ack Invalid - Out
Power Down To Clear
6018
Ack Invalid - In
Power Down To Clear
6019
Comm Port Ack Error
Power Down To Clear
6020
Command Overlap
Power Down To Clear
6021
Slave Rts Still Set
Power Down To Clear
6022
Slave Addr Invalid
Power Down To Clear
6023
Slave Req Unkmown
Power Down To Clear
6024
Slave Has No Pkts
Power Down To Clear
6040
Pkt Send Error
Power DOWN TO CLEAR
ERP
D, G
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Table 5–2 Fault Symptom Codes (continued)
FSC
Message
6041
Pkt Receive Error
Power Down To Clear
6042
Status Unexpected
Power Down To Clear
6043
Invalid Com Blk Type
Power Down To Clear
6044
Invalid Com Blk Type
Power Down To Clear
6045
Command Overlap
Power Down To Clear
6046
No Pkts To Send
Power Down To Clear
6047
Invalid Direction
Power Down To Clear
B001
Boot ROM CRC Error
Power Down To Clear
B002
Boot RAM Test Failed
Power Down To Clear
B003
Boot UART Error
Power Down To Clear
B004
Boot Comm Open Error
Power Down To Clear
B005
Boot Novram Error
Power Down To Clear
B006
Boot Unused Int
Power Down To Clear
B007
Flash Init Error
Power Down To Clear
ERP
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Table 5–2 Fault Symptom Codes (continued)
FSC
Message
F001
No Flash Installed
Press Enter To Clear
F002
Invalid Comm Port
Press Enter To Clear
F003
Could Not Open Comm
Press Enter To Clear
F004
Host Sync Failed
Press Enter To Clear
F005
Invalid H/W Config
Press Enter To Clear
F006
Incompatible Image
Press Enter To Clear
F010
Flash Erase Error
Power Down To Clear
F011
Flash Download Error
Power Down To Clear
F012
Flash Program Error
Power Down To Clear
F013
Flash CRC Error
Power Down To Clear
ERP
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5.4
Using CE Diagnostics
The system diagnostics are intended for use by a CE or other technically trained
person. To use system diagnostics, proceed as follows.
1.
At the Default Screen, press the Enter button. The display will show the
following.
Figure 5–2 Main Menu
Load/Unload
Show Status Menu
Maintenance Menu
Configure Menu
2.
Press the
button twice to move the
next to Maintenance, then press
the Enter button to select the Maintenance Menu. The display will show
something similar to the following.
Figure 5–3 Maintenance Submenu
Clean Drive
Diagnostic Menu
Demo Menu
Flash Update
3.
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Press the
button once to move the
next to Diagnostic Menu, then
press the Enter button to select the Diagnostic Menu. The following menu
will appear.
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Figure 5–4 Diagnostic Submenu
Cartridge Cycle
Friction Test
Tach Feedback
Scanner Feedback
This screen is scrollable. The list of Diagnostics available is as follows.
•
Cartridge Cycle
•
Friction Test
•
Tach Feedback
•
Scanner Feedback
Of these selections, only Cartridge Cycle is intended for use in the field. The
remaining tests are used during factory setup.
5.4.1 Cartridge Cycle Diagnostic
When you select Cartridge Cycle, the library robotics begin to move cartridges
randomly from slot to slot in the magazine, while reporting on the front panel the
number of passes.
This diagnostic will run continuously as long as the Base Module has power. To
stop the test, press the Escape button. A flashing message appears on the display
telling you that the test is paused. Pressing the Escape button a second time
terminates the diagnostic and returns to the Maintenance Menu.
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5.5
Using the Demo Submenu
The only User Diagnostic is found on the Demo submenu on the Maintenance
Menu. The submenu lists five demos, numbered 1 through 5. At present, only
Demo 1 is implemented. Demo 1 enables the user to fully exercise the library
robotics.
When you select Demo 1, the library robotics begin to move cartridges randomly
from slot to slot in the magazine, while reporting on the front panel the number
of passes. If all ten slots in the magazine are full, Demo 1 will load a cartridge
into DLT0 and leave it there. If you press the button while Demo 1 is running,
the system will load a cartridge into DLT0, unless DLT0 is full. If you press the
button again, the cartridge is unloaded from DLT0 and returned to the
magazine. The button causes DLT1 to be loaded and unloaded in the same
way.
Demo 1 will run continuously as long as the Base Module has power. To stop the
test, press the Escape button. A flashing message appears on the display telling
you that the test is paused. Pressing the Escape button a second time terminates
Demo 1 and returns to the Maintenance Menu.
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Specifications
This appendix provides the technical specifications for the DLT MiniLibrary Base Module.
Operational Performance Specifications
Host Interface............................................................................................ SCSI-2
Number of Cartridges, Full Magazine................................................................10
Media type
TL891 and TL892 ............................................. CompacTape III, IIIXT, or IV
Number of Drives........................................................................................ 1 or 2
Cartridge Transfer Load Time ............. 10 sec (max.), including picking from slot
Cartridge Transfer Unload Time............ 10 sec (max.), including returning to slot
Rewind Time.....................................................................................45 sec (avg.)
Module Native Data Capacity (Full Magazine):
CompacTape IV ..................................................................... 350 GB/700 GB
Reliability Specifications (Drives)
Mean cycles between operator intervention .............................................. 150,000
Data Error Rate ......................................................................... 1 in 10 15 bytes (?)
MTBF ............................................................. 280,000 hrs (unlimited duty cycle)
MTTR ........................................................................................................15 min
Head Life .......................................................................... 30,000 tape motion hrs
Design Life .................................................... 5 years @ 3,300 power-on hrs/year
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Reliability Specifications (Library Robotics)
Mean Cartridges Before Failure ............................................................... 500,000
Design Life ........................................................................................... Five years
Power Specifications
Voltage ........................................................................................... 100-240 VAC
Amperage .............................................................................................. 1.2-0.5 A
Line Frequency .................................................................................. 50-60 Hertz
Mechanical Specifications
Height.................................................................................... 6.97 in. (17.70 cm.)
Width................................................................................... 17.00 in. (43.18 cm.)
Depth
overall.............................................................................. 23.75 in. (60.35 cm.)
behind panel .................................................................... 22.50 in. (57.15 cm.)
Weight
dual drive.............................................................................62 lbs. (28.18 kg.)
single drive ........................................................................... 48 lbs. (21.8 kg.)
Shipping Weight
dual drive.............................................................................70 lbs. (31.81 kg.)
single drive ..........................................................................56 lbs. (25.45 kg.)
Environmental Specifications
Operating
Dry Bulb Temp.......................................................50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C)
Temperature Gradient .........................................................1.8°F/min. (1°C/min.)
Temperature Shock ......................................................... 59°F (15°C) over 2 min.
Wet Bulb Temperature.................................................................... 78.8°F (26°C)
Relative Humidity non-condensing ................................................................15% to 85%
Humidity Gradient .................................................................................10%/hour
Altitude................................................... -100 ft. to +10,000 ft (-305m to 3050m)
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Non-Operating (Packed or Unpacked)
Dry Bulb Temp. ...................................................-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Temp. Gradient ............................................. 36°F (20°C)/hour (across the range)
Temperature Shock ...................................................... 27°F (15°C) (over 2 min.)
Wet Bulb Temp..................................................................................86°F (30°C)
Relative Humiditynon-condensing ................................................................ 10% to 95%
Humidity Gradient ................................................................................ 10%/hour
Altitude ......................................................... -100 to +10,000 ft. (-305 to 3050m)
Storage/Transit
Dry Bulb Temp. ...................................................-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Temp. Gradient ............................................. 45°F (25°C)/hour (across the range)
Temperature Shock ...................................................... 27°F (15°C) (over 2 min.)
Wet Bulb Temp..................................................................................86°F (30°C)
Relative Humiditynon-condensing .................................................................. 5% to 95%
Humidity Gradient ................................................................................10%/hour
Altitude ...................................................... -100 to +10,000 ft. (-305 to 15,250m)
Acoustic Emissions
Drive Condition............................................................................ Emission Level
Both drives operating ........................................................................ <50 dBA
(Intermittent robot motion excepted)
Safety
The TL89x carry the following Regulatory Agency product safety certifications:
Certification ............................................................................................Standard
UL Listed................................................................................................UL 1950
TUV/Product Service ............................................................EN 60 950 GS Mark
CE Mark .......................................................................................EMC Directive
.......................................................................................... Low Voltage Directive
Canadian UL Listed ................................................................. CSA 22.2 No. 950
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Table A-1 Acoustic Noise Declaration for German Noise Declaration Labor:
Declared Values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779
Sound Power Level
Sound Pressure Level
LpAm, dBA (bystander position)
LW Ad, B
Product
Idle
Operate
Idle
-TL892-
6.0
6.0
48
Operate
48
NOTE
Current values for specific configurations are
available
from
Digital
representatives.
1 B = 10 dBA.
Table A–2 Schallemissionswerte - Werteangaben nach ISO 9296 und ISO
7779 /DIN EN27779:
Gerät
-TL892-
Schalleistungspegel
LW Ad, B
Leerlauf Betrieb
6.0
6.0
Schalldruckpegel
LpAm, dBA (Bediener position)
Leerlauf
Betrieb
48
48
HINWEIS
Aktuelle Werte für spezielle Ausrüstungsstufen
sind über die Digital Equipment Vertretungen
erhältlich. 1 B = 10 dBA.
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Electromagnetic Emission
Notice
This equipment has been tested using double shielded cables for EMI
compliance. The use of unshielded cables or modifications requires system
testing for EMI testing for compliance to the standard.
Industry Canada
Industrie Canada
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-causing Equipment regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigencies du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at their own expense.
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B
Installation
There are three major steps to complete installation of the DLT MiniLibrary Base Module:
Mechanical Installation, Cabling and Configuration. This appendix deals with the first two.
Configuration, which consists of using the Configure Menu to customize the configuration
options to your particular application, is described in Chapter 4 - Configuration.
B.1
Mechanical Installation
The Base Module can be installed on a desktop or rackmounted in either a
standard 19” EIA/RETMA rack (with a depth of 24-30”) or a Storageworks
Metric rack using metric conversion brackets.
Desktop Installation - No mechanical installation is required. Follow the
directions in the shipping container to unpack the module and place it in the
desired physical location (must be a stable, horizontal surface with at least a 2”
clearance behind it to allow a free flow of cooling air from the fan). Save the
packing materials for re-use in case you need to return the module for repairs.
Rackmount Installation - Mechanical installation varies slightly depending on
the type of rack used. Both rack types (standard and metric) require the initial
steps of separating the rack-slides and attaching the mounting-brackets The
procedures which follow first describe these common rackmount instructions,
followed by rack-specific rackmount instructions, and then common cabling and
configuration procedures in section B.2.
Follow the directions in the shipping container to unpack the module. Save the
packing materials for re-use in case you need to return the module for repairs.
The base module comes with a slide rack set installed on either side. The slide is
attached to the Base Module enclosure by means of three screws through the
inner slide. Remove the packing tape from the slides, and separate each set of
slides as follows:
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Rack Slide Seperation:
1.
(Refer to Figure B-1). Pull the outer slide toward the rear, along with the
intermediate slide until the inner slide lock engages the intermediate slide.
2.
Continue to pull the outer slide towards the rear until the outer slide lock
engages the intermediate slide. Press down on the inner slide lock to permit
the intermediate slide to continue to move toward the rear. Continue to move
the outer and intermediate slides toward the rear until they are separated
from the inner slide.
Figure B-1 Separating a Rack Slide
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3.
Identify and orient the parts of the slides and hardware needed for your
specific rack type. Figure B-2 shows the parts required for Standard
EIA/RETMA rackmounting and Figure B-3 shows the parts for
rackmounting into a Storageworks metric rack.
NOTES:
All of the screws, washers, nutplates and/or
metric
conversion
brackets
required
for
rackmounting in either cabinet type are supplied
with the Base Module. You will need a #2 Phillips
screwdriver and a flathead screwdriver.
The left and right slides are alike, so there is no
risk of confusing the parts on reassembly.
The front of the cabinet, and front rails in this text
refers to where the module face will be exposed
(typically opposite from the main power source
location). The main power source location thus
becomes the rear of the cabinet, and where the
rear rails exist.
4.
Loosely assemble a mounting bracket to each outer slide, using two 10-32
screws with washers and a nutplate for each. Select slots in the mounting
brackets so the length of the assembly equals the distance between the front
and rear rails of the rack.
5.
Locate the screw holes in the front and rear rails of the cabinet or equipment
rack where the drive is to be installed.
CAUTION!
The cooling fan at the rear of the drive must not
be obstructed when the drive is installed in the
rack. It is advisable to allow two inches of
clearance behind the rear panel of the module.
6.
From this point, the instructions vary depending on cabinet type, and you
should proceed as follows:
•
EIA/RETMA Cabinet Rackmounting - Refer to Section B.1.1.
•
StorageWorks Metric Rackmounting - Refer to Section B.1.2.
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B.1.1 Rackmounting in a Standard (19”) EIA/RETMA Cabinet:
These procedures assume that you have already separated the slide racks and attached
the mounting brackets to the slides as described in the beginning of this chapter. Next:
1.
Fasten each outer slide behind the front rail of the rack using two 10-32 lowprofile screws with washers and one nut plate. Two 10-32 clip nuts are
provided to engage the captive screws on the front panel.
2.
Fasten each of the mounting brackets to the front of the rear rail of the rack
using two 10-32 screws and one nut plate.
3.
Tighten the screws installed in step 4.
4.
If they are not already locked, pull the intermediate slides toward the front
(out of the rack) so that they lock in the extended position.
Figure B-2 Rack Slide Parts for Standard 19” EIA/RETMA Rackmounting
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NOTE
Step 9 should be performed by two people.
CAUTION!
Make certain that when the module is fully
extended that a force of 20% of the rack weight,
but not more than 57 lb. Applied in any direction
but upwards does not cause the rack to
overbalance.
9.
In front of the rack, lift the module to its installed height. Engage the
inner slides mounted on the module with the intermediate slides
protruding from the rack, and slide the module toward the rack until
the inner slide lock engages the intermediate slide. This leaves the
entire module protruding from the rack, locked in position, supported
by slides.
10. Press inward (toward the module) on each of the inner slide locks to
permit the intermediate slides to move toward the rack.
11. Slide the module in and out several times, ensuring that the inner and
outer slide locks engage, and that the module does not bind against the
slides.
12. If binding occurs, loosen the four screws that secure the slides to the
front rails and the four screws that secure the slides to the rear rails.
13. If necessary, repeat steps 11 and 12 until the module does not bind
against the slides.
14. If the rails on your rack are not threaded, install a clip nut on each front
rail at the height of the captive screws on the front panel of the Base
Module. If the rails on your rack are threaded, skip this step.
15. Slide the Base Module into the rack, and tighten the captive screws.
16. Once you have securely installed the MiniLibrary into the standard
rack, proceed to Section B.2 - Interfaces and Cabling.
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B.1.2 Rackmounting in a StorageWorks Metric Cabinet
These procedures assume that you have already separated the slide racks and
have attached the mounting brackets to the slides as described in the beginning
of this chapter.
If you have done so, you are now ready to install the metric conversion brackets
supplied with the base module. These adapter brackets are designed to mount 4U
high (IU=1.75”) RETMA modules into a metric rack. The brackets maintain the
4U high unit-to-unit spacing on a metric rack which enables the pass-through
system to work properly.
Figure B-3 Parts List for StorageWorks Metric Rackmounting
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CAUTION!
The cooling fan at the rear of the drive must not
be obstructed when the drive is installed in the
rack. It is advisable to allow two inches of
clearance behind the rear panel of the module.
Make certain that when the Module is fully
extended that a force of 20% of the rack weight,
but not more than 57 lb. applied in any direction
but upwards does not cause the rack to
overbalance.
Metric Conversion Bracket Description and Identification:
1.
Refer to Figure B-3 to identify and take inventory of the metric conversion
hardware included in your metric rackmount kit.
2.
Determine where the module you are installing is going to be located
relative to the top module.
b) If the module you are installing is going to be located on the top of the
stack or the second from the top (unit 1 or 2), the parts which you will
need to install this module are:
2 pieces
968312-101
4 pieces
968313-101
b) If the module you are installing is going to be located third or fourth
from the top (unit 3 and 4), the parts which you will need to install this
module are:
c)
3.
2 pieces
968319-101
4 pieces
968320-101
Sort out the appropriate adapters for your application. The part number
is stamped in the middle of the part for identification.
Next to each mounting hole in the bracket, numbers are stamped which
correspond to the module number. If you are installing the first module for
example, mount the flat head screws (P/N 213164-108) through the holes
marked #1.
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Metric Rackmount Procedure:
1.
Reference Figure B-4, Metric Rackmount Installation Layout. Mount the
appropriate metric conversion bracket to both ends of the slide using the 1032 nuts provided in the slide kit. Do this for both the left and right slide
assembly. For modules 1 and 2, use P/N 968313-101. For modules 3 and 4,
use P/N 968320-101. Make sure that these brackets are oriented so that the
numbers are right side up in all corners.
2.
Mounting the bracket/slide assembly to the StorageWorks:
I.
If installing the first module, select a mounting location.
a)
Mount each slide/bracket assembly to the rack by aligning the two
mounting holes marked #1 to holes on the rack. Start by mounting
the slide/bracket assembly to the rear of the StorageWorks first.
Hold the bracket/slide assembly in place with one hand, fasten a
mounting screw to the holes marked #1.
b) To mount the front bracket, place bracket (P/N 968312-101) in
front of the rack with the holes marked #1 aligned to the holes on
the rack.
c)
Extend the slide/bracket assembly forward to mate with the rack.
Align the holes marked #1 on the slide/bracket assembly with the
hole #1 on the front bracket and fasten two mounting screws
through the two #1 holes.
d) Be careful to mount all four brackets at the same height. You can
use a ruler or count holes to achieve this.
e)
I.
Tighten all four corners and the slide extension.
Procedure for installing modules 2, 3, or 4:
b) Each unit is 7 inches high. To locate the mounting location of the
next bracket/slide assembly, use a ruler to measure 7 inches vertical
distance of the protruding stud from the bracket above to the stud of
the bracket which is to be installed. The mounting holes marked for
the number of the module being installed should automatically line
up with the rack holes.
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b) Using mounting screws (P/N 213164-108), mount the slide bracket
assembly using the two mounting holes marked 2, 3, or 4 to mount
the second, third or fourth module respectively. Start by mounting
the slide/bracket assembly to the rear of the StorageWorks cabinet.
Hold the bracket/slide assembly in place with one hand, fasten the
mounting screw to the bracket holes marked with a number that
corresponds to the module number.
c) Be careful to mount all four brackets at the same height. You can
use a ruler or count the hole numbers to achieve this.
d) Tighten all four corners and the slide extension.
Figure B-4 Metric Rackmount Installation Layout
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B.2
Interfaces and Cabling
Cabling consists of connecting the module to the host interface and terminating
the busses properly.
Refer to Figure B-5. If the Base Module is to be installed alone, that is, not as
part of a multi-module subsystem, the connections required are the SCSI
connection or connections to the host, and the AC power connection. The Global
Control interface connector is used only when the module is used in combination
with other modules as part of a DLT MiniLibrary subsystem.
Figure B-5 Rear Panel Connectors, Terminator and Cables
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B.2.1 Power Cable
The AC power cable is a standard grounding AC cable which attaches to a
connector on the rear panel. Connect the cable to the connector on the module,
and connect the other end to a reliably grounded AC outlet or rack power outlet.
B.2.2 Interfaces
The DLT Mini-Library comes with a differential 68-pin HD D-series connector.
Each drive has a separate bus, with a pair of SCSI-2 connectors, and the library
robotics has a separate bus, with a pair of SCSI-2 connectors. In this
configuration there are six SCSI-2 connectors on the rear panel. In the singledrive models, two of the six connectors are inactive (DLT2). There is no
requirement that the separate SCSI busses be on the same host.
Both of the drives and the library robotics are separate SCSI devices. Each
requires a unique SCSI address on the bus they are connected to. It is
recommended to configure the DLT MiniLibrary Tape Drives for
independent SCSI bus interface to achieve maximum transfer performance
for each device. It is acceptable to daisy-chain Library robotics and one DLT
Tape Drive without impacting system performance.
A terminator of the proper type (differential) must be installed on each unused
connector of each bus, as explained below in the section headed ‘Interface Cable
and Terminator Installation.’ Figure B-5 shows the SCSI cable, connectors and
bus terminator used on the module.
In order to connect the module to a host computer system, the host system must
have at least one SCSI controller and the appropriate driver software. Your
Technical Support representative is available to answer your questions about
installation procedures for specific host systems.
Before cabling the system, see the recommended SCSI cable specifications in
Section B.3, and Interface Cable and Terminator Installation in Section B.3.2.
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B.3
Interface Cable Specifications
The detailed requirements for SCSI cables are set forth in ANSI X3.131-1994. It
is recommended that all SCSI cables used with the DLT MiniLibrary Base
Module meet at least the following requirements:
•
Shielded or double-shielded, as required to meet EMI specifications
•
Impedance match with cable terminators of 132 ohms, ideally
•
Characteristic impedance between 90 and 132 ohms, required
•
50-conductor flat cable or 25-pair twisted-pair should be used
•
The maximum cable length for a single-ended SCSI bus is 19.68 feet (6 m)*
•
The maximum cable length for the entire differential SCSI bus is 82 ft. (20
m)*
•
Cables of different impedances should not be used together
* When calculating the overall length of the bus, be sure to include the internal
cabling of the module, which is 75 inches (190 cm) in the daisy-chained option.
In the independent-bus version, the lengths are 19 inches (48 cm) for drive 1. 25
inches (64 cm) for drive 2, and 33 inches (84 cm) for the robotics in the
separately-wired option. The total internal wiring length of the separately-wired
version is 77 inches (195 cm).
Additional specifications to assure the highest SCSI performance can be found in
ANSI X3.131-1994 or later.
NOTE
This
equipment
has
been
tested
for
electromagnetic emissions and immunity using
good quality shielded cables. The use of
unshielded cables, poor quality cables or other
variances from good practice may result in noncompliance with national and international rules.
B.3.1 Terminators
A terminator must be installed on the drive if the drive is to be used at either end
of a SCSI bus, such as the first or last device along a daisy-chain, or as a single
SCSI peripheral. The appropriate type and quantity of terminator is shipped with
your module. It is packaged in the accessory bag that arrives with the module.
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NOTE
It is important to use only differential terminators
on a differential SCSI bus.
B.3.2 Interface Cable and Terminator Installation
To properly cable the drive:
1.
Make sure that your host system has an appropriate SCSI interface card
and software drivers installed.
2.
Inspect the terminator and make sure it is a differential type, to match
your system. SCSI terminators should be clearly marked “differential”.
3.
Determine whether the module is to be connected in daisy-chain
fashion with other devices, or a single bus for each device.
4.
If configuring each device for a single device per bus, the host
connection should be connected to the first connector for each device
and the terminator installed in the adjacent connector (refer to figure
B-5).
5.
If configuring as a daisy-chain, the host cable connects to the first
Library connector, the second Library connector is then connected to
the DLT1 connector, and the terminator is connected to the adjacent
DLT1 connector. If configuring a second DLT drive remove the SCSI
terminator from the DLT1 connector and install supplied 1-foot SCSI
cable between DLT1 connector and the first DLT2 connector. Install
the SCSI terminator into the adjacent DLT2 connector. This
configuration is not recommended for the two tape drive DLT
MiniLibrary.
6.
Make sure that the cable you use meets the specifications listed earlier
in this appendix.
7.
Measure the cable length to connect the module to the computer
system.
8.
Be sure that the length of the entire bus falls below the maximum
permissible length given in the section on SCSI cable specifications
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C
Accessories
This appendix lists the supplies available for the TL891 DLT MiniLibrary.
C.1 Data and Cleaning Cartridge Ordering Information
You can order additional CompacTape Data or Cleaning Cartridges for the
TL891 by contacting your authorized Digital reseller or by calling Digital’s
DECdirect ordering service at 1-800-DIGITAL. Table C-1 lists cartridge
ordering part numbers.
Table C-1 Data and Cleaning Cartridge Part Numbers
C.2
P/N
Description
TK85K-01
CompacTape III Data Cartridge (quantity, 1)
TK87X-01
CompacTape IIIXT Data Cartridge (quantity, 1)
TK88K-01
CompacTape IV Data Cartridge (quantity, 1)
TK85-HC
Cleaning Tape Cartridge (quantity, 1)
Bar Code Label and Magazine Ordering Information
Additional Bar Code Labels or Magazines can be ordered by calling Overland
Data at 1-800-729-8725 Monday through Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (PT) and
asking for Spares Sales. Part numbers are provided in the following table.
Table C-2 Bar Code Label and Magazine Part Numbers
P/N
Description
106045-001
Bar Code Labels (quantity, 100)
106035-001
Magazine (quantity, 1)
Order Lead-Time: Next day if product is in stock; 10-20 working days if not
stocked.
General Terms of Sale: P.O. or written order faxed to: (617) 571-3664 prior to
shipping an order. Methods of Payment include COD, Credit Card, Net/30 OAC.
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D
Regulatory Information
This appendix provides regulatory information applicable to the TL891 DLT MiniLibrary.
The following FCC and VCCI notices apply to the table top or embedded version of the
TL891 drive. Other models, and expanded versions, will be covered in similar notices
in documentation for the system, or storage enclosure in which the drive(s) reside.
D.1 User Manual Statement for Equipment Meeting FCC Class A
Requirements
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference
and (2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesirable
operation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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D.2 User Manual Instructions for Equipment Meeting VDE Class B
Requirements (VFG 1046/84 and VFG 243/91 for Germany)
Für Bundesrepublik Deutschland
For Federal Republic of Germany
Pour la République féderal d’Allemagne
Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Dieses Gerät ist Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der BMPT Vfg.
243/1991 und Vfg. 46/1992 in Verbindung mit EN55022:1987 (DIN VDE 08783:11.89) oder Vfg. 1046/1984 mit Vfg. 483/1986, funkentstört. Es trägt als
Nachweis der EMV-Konformität entweder eine Konformitätskennzeichnung oder
das freiwillige VDE-Funkschutzzeichen.
Der vorschriftsmäßige Betrieb mancher Geräte (z.B. Meßsender) kann allerdings
gewissen Einschränkungen unterliegen. Beachten Sie deshalb die unten
aufgeführten Hinweise.
Für Geräte die nicht mit dem VDE-Funkschutzzeichen versehen sind wurde dem
Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation (BZT) des
Inverkehrbringen dieses Gerätes angezeigt und die Berechtigung Zur
Überprüfung der Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt.
Betreiberhinweis
Wir sind verpflichtet, Sie auf folgende Fakten hinzuweisen (BMPTAmtsblattverfügung 243/91 bzw. 1046/84 §2, Abschnitt 5):
Dieses Gerät wurde funktechnisch sorgfältig entstört und geprüft. Wird deises
Gerät innerhalb einer Anlage zusammen mit anderen Geräten betrieben, muß bei
Inanspruchnahme der “Allgemeinen Betriebsgenehmigung” nach BMPTAmtsblVfg. 243/91 bzw. 1046/84 die gesamte Anlage den unter §2, Abschnitt 1,
genannten Voraussetzungen entsprechen.
Externe Datenkabel:
Sollte ein Austausch der von Digital spezifizierten Datenkabel nötig werden,
muß der Betriber für eine einwandfreie Funkentstörung sicherstellen, daß
Austauschkabel im Aufbau und Abschirmqualität dem Digital Originalkabel
entsprechen.
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D.3 VCCI Notice for Japan Class I Equipment
Translation: This equipment is in the 1st Class category (information equipment
to be used in commercial and/or industrial areas) and conforms to the standards
set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology
Equipment aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and/or
industrial areas.
Consequently, when used in a residential area or in an area adjacent thereto,
radio interference may be caused to radios and TV receivers, etc. Read the
instructions for correct handling.
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E
Product Notes for Sun
This appendix describes the installation and configuration procedures involved in
enabling the TL891 DLT MiniLibrary to communicate within a Sun SPARC system
(running Solaris 2.4 and 2.5.x) environment.
E.1
E.2
General Information
•
Densities can only be changed at the beginning of the tape.
•
To load a tape into the TL891 refer to Section 2, Operation.
•
Compression can be enabled or disabled at any time, with the change
taking effect immediately when writing TZ89 density.
•
Density Codes for Solaris are listed in Table E-1.
Modifications Required for Solaris 2.4 and 2.5.x
E.2.1 Installation Procedure
In order to support the addition of this device, drive information must be
supplied in the /kernel/drv/st.conf file as global properties that apply to
each of the targets, or as properties that are applicable to one target only.
The "st driver" looks for the property called "tape-config-list". For
additional information, read the man page “st”. We recommend the
use of the global properties approach.
NOTE:
Internal to the TL891 MiniLibrary is
the TZ89 DLT Cartridge Tape.
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E.2.1.1 System Modification
Perform the following steps to modify the system to communicate with
the tape drive:
1. From the command line, type:
cd /kernel/drv
2. Edit the “st.conf” file by adding the following before the first
occurrence of
“name=":
# entry for TZ89 tape drive
tape-config-list = "DEC
TZ89",
"DEC 70GB Cart. DLT Streaming /w Compression”, “TZ89data”;
TZ89-data = 1,0x36,0,0x1639,4,0x82,0x83,0x84,0x85,3;
Where:
In the “tape-config-list” parameter:
• The first parameter (DEC
TZ89) is the parameter returned by
the TZ89 DLT Cartridge Tape Drive on a SCSI inquiry command.
(There should be five spaces between “DEC” and “TZ89”
elements.)
• The second parameter (DEC 70GB Cart. DLT Streaming
/w compression) is a nickname for the drive.
• The third parameter is defined as follows:
In the “TZ89-data” string:
– The first parameter (1) is the revision level of the software
and is set to 1.
– The second parameter (0x36) is the tape type, specifying
“other” tape drive. (This is defined in
/usr/include/sys/mtio.h.)
–
–
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The third parameter (0) is the block size in bytes. Zero “0”
means variable block size.
The fourth parameter (0x1639) defines the options selected.
The 0x1639 value represents the following options:
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ST_VARIABLE
ST_BSF
ST_BSR
ST_LONG_ERASE
ST_KNOWS_EOD
ST_UNLOADABLE
ST_LONG TIMEOUTS
–
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
0x0001
0x0008
0x0010
0x0020
0x0200
0x0400
0x1000
The fifth parameter (4) defines the number of densities. The
maximum definable number of densities is 4, which is a Sun
Operating System limitation.
NOTE
In our example entry we choose to
use TZ88 native and compressed
modes for the two lower densities
and TZ89 native and compressed
modes for the two higher density
drivers. Because your situation
may demand something other than
these settings, we have included
Table E–1 which lists all other valid
density values. Refer to Table E–1
for other density settings.
–
–
–
–
–
The sixth parameter (0x82) is the vendor-unique density code
for the CT-IV, 20 GB.
The seventh parameter (0x83) is the vendor-unique density
code for CT-IV, 40 GB compressed mode.
The eighth parameter (0x84) is the vendor-unique density
code for the CT-IV, 35 GB.
The ninth parameter (0x85) is the vendor-unique density
code for the CT-IV, 70 GB compressed mode.
The last parameter in the TZ89-data parameter is the default
density 3, CT-IV in the 70 GB compressed mode.
Where:
CT-IV =
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E.2.1.2 System Shutdown
After you have edited the “st.conf” file, shut down the system as
follows:
sync
cd /
shutdown -i0 -g0 -y
E.2.1.3 Installation of the Tape Drive
Install the tape drive into the storage subsystem and power on the
workstation. We recommend that the TZ89 DLT Cartridge Tape Drive
SCSI device address be set to ID 4 or 5.
NOTE
If your SCSI host adapter is
supported by the “probe-scsiall” command, then you can use
this command at the boot prompt
to verify that the connected device
is correctly attached to the system.
E.2.1.4 Rebooting of System
Reboot the system using the following command at the boot prompt:
OK>boot -rv
Note that the switch "r" forces the kernel to be re-configured, and switch
"v" enables a display of the system configuration at boot time.
The system compiles the kernel and creates special files in /dev so that it
can communicate with the TL891 MiniLibrary. Since you booted the
system using the verbose switch, the system displays all of its SCSI
targets. Verify that “DEC 70GB Cart. DLT Streaming /w
Compression” is displayed as a target when the system is booting.
At this time, the tape drive is configured in the /dev directory in two
ways: rmt format, and rst format.
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“rmt” format
In this format, the drive is configured with various options. For further
explanations, see the man pages on “st” (the modes are x, xl, xm, xh,
xc, and xu, where x is the rmt number).
•
Options x, xu, and xc, correspond to the 0x85 (CT-IV, compressed)
density mode.
•
Option xl, corresponds to the 0x82 (CT-IV) density mode.
•
Option xm corresponds to 0x83 (CT-IV) density mode.
•
Option xh corresponds to 0x84 (CT-IV, native) density mode.
•
Option b associates with the BSD behavior and is for backward
compatibility on all of the above options. For further information,
refer to the man pages of “mtio”.
•
The n option provides access to the device with no rewind, similar
to nrst (below), and is also applicable to all of the above options.
Where:
CT-IV =
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“rst” format
Special files “rst” (rewind on close) and “nrst” (no rewind on close) are
also built and reside in the /dev directory. For example, if the SCSI
target ID for the drive is 4 and the drive is connected to the native SCSI
bus, then “rst” will be “rst4, rst12, rst20, and rst28” and nrst will be
“nrst4, nrst12, nrst20, and nrst28”.
•
rst4 and nrst4 correspond to the 0x82 density mode (CT-IV, native
format)
•
rst12 and nrst12 correspond to the 0x83 density mode (CT-IV,
compressed format)
•
rst20 and nrst20 correspond to the 0x84 density mode (CT-IV,
native format)
•
rst28 and nrst28 correspond to the 0x85 density mode (CT-IV,
compressed format)
Where:
CT-IV = CompacTape IV Data Cartridge
E.2.1.5 Test
NOTE:
Verify that a cartridge is loaded into
the tape drive before running test.
To test the TL891 MiniLibrary, back up the “passwd” file to tape using
the “tar” command, as follows:
tar
cvf
/dev/rst4
/etc/passwd
The system responds with:
a
/etc/passwd
1 blocks
Note that, depending on the size of the file, a different number of blocks
may be reported.
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E.2.1.6 Verification of Password and Connectivity
Verify that the “passwd” file was saved to tape using the following
command:
tar
tvf /dev/rst4
The system responds with
/etc/passwd
The installation and verification procedure is now complete.
Verify the connectivity of the TL891 MiniLibrary device by typing the
following:
OK>probe-scsi-all
If the TL891 MiniLibrary is correctly installed, the console will display
a listing which will include the following:
< varied text >
Target 0
Unit 0 Removable Device Type 8 DEC TL800 (c) DEC031427-Jun-97
Target 4
Unit 0 Removable Tape DEC TZ89 (c) DEC183797A002
<varied text>
NOTE:
The actual target-id displayed may
differ depending on the SCSI-id
setting on the device.
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C.2.2 Dump Parameters for the Tape Drive
The parameters that should be used when running the ufsdump utility
with the tape drive are as follows:
density (d) = 85937 (BPI)
blocking factor = 126
Example,
The following parameter is an example of how to back up the entire disk
partition (/dev/rdsk/c0t3d0s6) onto the tape drive:
ufsdump 0dbf 85937 126
/dev/rst4/dev/rdsk/c0t3d0s6
Table E–1 Density Codes for Solaris
Density Code
00h
Meaning
Use default density
17h
CT-III – 42500 bpi FMF serial cartridge tape X3B5/91-1174, 2.6 GB
18h
CT-III – TZ86 – Same as TK85 except with 56 track pairs versus 24, 6 GB
19h
CT-III – 62500 bpi, 64 track pairs, serial cartridge tape, 10 GB
1Ah
CT-III – 81633 bpi, 64 track pairs, serial cartridge tape, 20 GB (without
compression)
7Fh
No change from previous density (Mode Select)
80h
CT-IV – 62500 bpi, 64 track pairs, serial cartridge tape, 10 GB (without
compression)
81h
CT-IV – 62500 bpi, 64 track pairs, serial cartridge tape, 20 GB (with
compression)
82h
CT-IV – 81633 bpi, 64 track pairs, serial cartridge tape, 20 GB (without
compression)
83h
CT-IV – 81633 bpi, 64 track pairs, serial cartridge tape, 40 GB (with
compression)
84h
CT-IV – 85937 bpi, 52 quad tracks, serial cartridge tape, 35 GB (without
compression)
85h
CT-IV – 85937 bpi, 52 quad tracks, serial cartridge tape, 70 GB (with
compression)
Where:
CT-III = CompacTape III Data Cartridge
CT-IV = CompacTape IV Data Cartridge
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