Quantum 200D/400D User's Guide

LTO Standalone User’s Guide

LTO 200D and LTO 400D

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Regulatory Notices

ADIC libraries are designed, tested, and classified for their intended electromagnetic environment. These electromagnetic environment classifications generally refer to the following harmonized definitions:

Class A is typically for business or industrial environments.

Class B is typically for residential environments.

To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your tape library, examine all registration labels located on the bottom, the back panel, or on the inside of the chassis below the magazines.

FCC Notices (USA Only)

To determine which classification applies to your library, examine all FCC registration labels located on the bottom or back panel of your library or on installable components. If any one of the labels carries a Class A rating, your entire system is considered to be a Class A digital device. If all labels carry either the Class B rating distinguished by either an FCC ID number or the FCC logo, ( ), your system is considered to be a Class B digital device.

Once you have determined your system’s FCC classification, read the appropriate FCC notice. Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by ADIC could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note

Use only shielded cables for connecting peripherals to this device to reduce the possibility of interference with radio and television reception. Using shielded cables ensures that you maintain the appropriate FCC radio frequency emissions compliance (for a Class

A device) or FCC Certification (for a Class A device) of this product.

The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations:

Product Name: LTO 200D or LTO 400D

Model number:

Company name:

LTO 200D or LTO 400D

Advanced Digital Information Corporation

PO Box 97057

Redmond, WA 98073-9757 USA

(425) 881-8004

Class A

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 manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.

Class B

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. iii

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are 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 the 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/television technician for help.

IC Notice (Canada Only)

Most tape devices are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your tape device, examine all registration labels located on the bottom or the back panel of your device. A statement in the form of “IC Class A ICES-3” or “IC Class B ICES-3” will be located on one of these labels.

Note that Industry Canada regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the tape device manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This Class B (or Class A, if so indicated on the registration label) digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian

Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B (ou Classe A, si ainsi indiqué sur l’étiquette d’enregistration) respecte toutes les exigences du

Reglement sur le Materiel Brouilleur du Canada.

EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)

This device belongs to category B devices as described in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated that it is a category A device on the specification label. The following applies to devices in category A of EN 55022 (radius of protection up to 30 meters). The user of the device is obliged to take all steps necessary to remove sources of interference to telecommunication or other devices.

CE Notice

Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this device to the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) directive of the European

Community. Such marking is indicative that this tape library meets or exceeds the following technical standards:

EN 55022 – “Limits and Methods of Measurements of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.” This system is EN 55022 Class B device (CISPR 22).

EN 50081-1 – “Electromagnetic compatibility – Generic emission standard Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry.”

EN 55024:1998 – Information technology equipment – Immunity characteristics – Limits and methods of measurements.

IEC 60950:1991+A1/A2/A3/A4 – “Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment”.

Declaration of Conformity

The signed Declaration of Conformity is on file with Advanced Digital Information Corporation, 17275 NE 67th Court, Redmond,

Washington 98052, and ADIC Europe, ZAC des Basses Auges 1, rue Alfred de Vigny, 78112 Fourqueux, iv

Safety Notices

Warnings

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol should alert the user to the presence of

"dangerous voltage" inside the product that might cause harm or electric shock.

CAUTION : TO REDUCE

THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Caution

All safety and operating instructions must be read before this product is operated, and must be retained for future reference. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. To maintain the safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

Follow all Warnings–All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be followed.

Read Instructions–All operating and use instructions should be read and followed.

Ventilation–The product should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with proper ventilation.

Heat–The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, furnaces, or other heat producing appliances.

Power Sources–The product should be connected to a power source only of the type directed in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.

Power Cord Protection–The AC line cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it, paying particular attention to the cord at the wall receptacle, and the point where the cord exits from the product.

Object and Liquid Entry–Care should be taken to insure that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the product’s enclosure through openings.

Servicing–The user should not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

Precautions

Do not use oil, solvents, gasoline, paint thinners or insecticides on the unit.

Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than 60ºC (140ºF) or to extreme low temperatures.

Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical equipment, which generate electrical noise.

Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it from the AC source outlet; pulling the cord can damage the internal wires.

Use the unit on a firm level surface free from vibration, and do not place anything on top of unit. v

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Table of Contents

Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................................... ii

Regulatory Notices .......................................................................................................................................... iii

FCC Notices (USA Only) ........................................................................................................................ iii

Class A............................................................................................................................................... iii

Class B ............................................................................................................................................... iii

IC Notice (Canada Only) ..........................................................................................................................iv

EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) ........................................................................................iv

CE Notice..................................................................................................................................................iv

Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................................................iv

Safety Notices....................................................................................................................................................v

Warnings....................................................................................................................................................v

Precautions.................................................................................................................................................v

Table of Contents............................................................................................................................................ vii

List of Figures...................................................................................................................................................ix

List of Tables ....................................................................................................................................................xi

Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................1

Equipment Description ......................................................................................................................................2

Drive Technology and Capacity.................................................................................................................2

Options.......................................................................................................................................................2

SCSI Interface......................................................................................................................................2

Front Panel Controls and Indicators...........................................................................................................3

Rear Panel Controls and Connectors..........................................................................................................5

LTO Tape Cartridges .................................................................................................................................5

Environmental and Shipping Information............................................................................................5

Write-Protect Switch............................................................................................................................6

Handling the Cartridges .......................................................................................................................7

Other Requirements ...................................................................................................................................7

SCSI Host Adapter...............................................................................................................................7

Application Software ...........................................................................................................................7

Installation .................................................................................................................................................................9

Installing the Host Adapter ..............................................................................................................................10

Connecting the Interface Cable........................................................................................................................10

Connecting More than One LTO Standalone Unit...........................................................................................10

Setting the SCSI ID..........................................................................................................................................12

Check the SCSI Bus Termination ....................................................................................................................13

Connecting Power and Turning the Autoloader On .........................................................................................13

Installing the Host Software.............................................................................................................................13

Operation and Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................15

Drive Status..............................................................................................................................................16

LCD Messages...................................................................................................................................16

LED Indicators...................................................................................................................................17

Normal Drive Operating Conditions ........................................................................................................18

LCD Messages...................................................................................................................................18

Loading the Tape Cartridge .............................................................................................................................18

Data Protection ........................................................................................................................................20

Removing the Data Cartridge ..........................................................................................................................20

Cleaning the Drive Head..................................................................................................................................21

Cleaning the Enclosure ....................................................................................................................................21

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics.............................................................................................................................23

Troubleshooting Chart .....................................................................................................................................24

Maintenance Mode ..........................................................................................................................................25

Putting the LTO Standalone in Maintenance Mode ...........................................................................26

Diagnostic or Maintenance Functions......................................................................................................26

Exit Maintenance Mode .....................................................................................................................27

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Drive R/W Diagnostic........................................................................................................................27

Update Drive Firmware from FMR Tape...........................................................................................29

Create FMR Tape...............................................................................................................................31

Force a Drive Dump...........................................................................................................................33

Copy the Drive Dump to Tape [at Beginning of Tape (BOT)] ..........................................................34

SCSI Wrap Test Function ..................................................................................................................36

Unmake FMR Tape............................................................................................................................37

Display Error Code Log.....................................................................................................................39

Clear Error Log..................................................................................................................................40

Test Cartridge and Media...................................................................................................................40

Fast R/W Diagnostic ..........................................................................................................................42

Test Head ...........................................................................................................................................44

Error Codes and Messages.......................................................................................................................46

Code...................................................................................................................................................46

Specifications...........................................................................................................................................................49

Index........................................................................................................................................................................51

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1 LTO Standalone Front Panel........................................................................................................................................................... 3

Figure 1-2 LTO Standalone Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................................ 5

Figure 1-3 LT0 Data Cartridge ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Figure 2-1 Cable Diagram for Four LTO Standalone Units............................................................................................................................ 11

Figure 2-2 SCSI ID Switch............................................................................................................................................................................. 12

Figure 3-1 Loading a Data Cartridge .............................................................................................................................................................. 19 ix

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List of Tables

Table 1-1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators ................................................................................................................................................. 4

Table 1-2 Rear Panel Controls and Connectors ................................................................................................................................................ 5

Table 1-3 Recommended Operating, Storing, and Shipping Environment ....................................................................................................... 6

Table 3-1 POST LCD Messages..................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Table 3-2 Status LED States ........................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Table 3-3 Normal Operating Condition LCD Messages................................................................................................................................. 18

Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Chart.................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Table 4-2 Error Codes and Messages.............................................................................................................................................................. 46 xi

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Chapter

Introduction

This Chapter. . .

❐

❐ provides a physical description of the switches, indicators and connectors on the front and rear panels of the LTO standalone. describes other requirements (additional hardware and software) needed to use the LTO standalone device.

1

Equipment Description

The LTO standalone is a SCSI-compatible, high performance, tape cartridge device designed for storage of near-line and off-line data.

The LTO standalone is equipped with a 2-line by 20-character, back-lit LCD display (LCD). The LCD displays drive status messages, error messages, and drive Power-On Self-Test (POST) result messages. The LTO standalone uses a 7-segment single-character LED (singlecharacter display) to communicate error conditions and informational messages. The LTO standalone also includes Flash EEPROM technology that allows you to easily update firmware onsite from tape or from the host.

Drive Technology and Capacity

Your LTO standalone is equipped with one of the following drives:

LTO 200D o Contains an IBM® TotalStorage™ Linear Tape Open (LTO) Ultrium 1 tape drive o When used with generation 1 tape cartridges, the native capacity is 100 GB (200 GB compressed, assuming 2:1 compression).

LTO 400D o Contains an IBM® TotalStorage™ LTO Ultrium 2 tape drive o When used with generation 2 tape cartridges, the native capacity is 200 GB (400 GB compressed, assuming 2:1 compression).

Options

SCSI Interface

The LTO standalone is available with either an Ultra-2 or Ultra-3, Low Voltage Differential/Single Ended (LVD/SE) SCSI interface, or an

Ultra-2, High-Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI interface. The LTO 200D uses Ultra-2 and is available either with LVD/SE or HVD SCSI connections. The LTO 400D uses Ultra-3 and is only available with LVD/SE connections.

Caution

Single-Ended (SE) and LVD/SE SCSI devices are not compatible with HVD

SCSI devices. Equipment damage may occur if you connect your LTO standalone to an incompatible SCSI bus.

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Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Figure 1-1 shows the controls and indicators located on the front panel of the LTO standalone. Table 1-1 provides a brief functional description of the front panel controls and indicators.

LCD

Single-character display

Status LED

Single Red Dot

(400D only)

Unload Button

Figure 1-1 LTO Standalone Front Panel

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Table 1-1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Control or Indicator Purpose

LCD 2-line by 20-character LCD. Displays drive status, error messages, and POST results.

Status LED

(green/amber)

Provides information about the state of the drive. The Status LED is either green or amber, and can be solid or flashing (refer to Table 3-2 in Chapter 3 Operation and

Maintenance for a description of the Status LED states).

Single-Character

Display

Single Red Dot

Blank (off) during normal operation, the single-character display presents a singlecharacter code for:

Diagnostic or maintenance functions

Error conditions and informational messages

(LTO 400D only) The Single Red dot is located on the single-character display. When it is on, the drive has created a dump. For information on copying the dump to a tape, see Maintenance Mode.

Unload Button The Unload button enables you to perform several functions.

Press the Unload button once to start a manual unload of the tape.

Note

During a rewind and eject operation, your LTO standalone will not accept

SCSI commands from your host.

Press the Unload button three times within one second to place your LTO standalone in Maintenance Mode (refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics for a description of Maintenance Mode functions and a description of the functions the

Unload button can perform while in this mode).

Note

While in Maintenance Mode, your LTO standalone will not accept SCSI commands from your host.

Press and hold the Unload button for 10 seconds while your LTO standalone is in normal operating mode, to force a drive dump (save a microcode trace). The drive places the dump data into a special dump area where it is retrievable (refer to Chapter

4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics for a description of the Force Drive Dump function and information about retrieving the data.).

Note

After you force a drive dump, do not turn off power to your LTO standalone or you may lose the dump data.

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Rear Panel Controls and Connectors

Figure 1-2 shows the controls and connectors located on the rear panel of the LTO standalone.

AC Power Connector

Power Switch

SCSI ID Switch

SCSI Connectors

Figure 1-2 LTO Standalone Rear Panel

Table 1-2 Rear Panel Controls and Connectors

Control or Connector

Power Switch

AC Power Connector

SCSI Connectors

SCSI ID Switch

Purpose

Turns power to the unit on and off.

Receptacle for AC power cord.

Connections for the interface cable that connects the unit with the host computer and/or to other devices on the SCSI channel. The interface cable can be attached to either connector.

Your LTO standalone is equipped with a 68-pin high density SCSI device connector.

Used to select the SCSI ID for the LTO drive. Factory set at 0.

LTO Tape Cartridges

To ensure that your LTO standalone conforms to ADIC specifications for reliability, use industry-approved LTO Ultrium tape cartridges.

Other certified LTO Ultrium data cartridges supported by your LTO standalone include: 10GB, 30GB, and 50GB.

Environmental and Shipping Information

Whenever possible, store LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridges in the following room-environment conditions:

Temperature of 20°C, to 5°C (68°F, to 9°F)

Relative humidity of 50% (20%)

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The best storage container for unused cartridges is the original shipping container. The plastic wrapping prevents dirt from accumulating on the cartridges and partially protects them from humidity changes.

You can store tape cartridges in the maximum environmental conditions for up to four weeks without damaging the data or the cartridge.

Do not store cartridges for an extended time period in maximum temperature and humidity conditions.

When you ship a cartridge, place it in a sealed, moisture-proof bag to protect it from moisture, contaminants, and physical damage. Ship the cartridge in a shipping container that has enough packing material to cushion the cartridge and prevent it from moving within the container.

Table 1-3 lists the recommended environment for operating, storing, and shipping LTO Ultrium data cartridges.

Table 1-3 Recommended Operating, Storing, and Shipping Environment

Environmental

Factor

Temperature

Operating Storage Shipping

10°C to 40°C

(50°F to 104°F)

20% to 80%

16°C to 32°C

(61°F to 90°F)

20% to 80%

-23°C to 49°C

(-9°F to 120°F)

20% to 80% Relative humidity

(noncondensing)

Wet bulb temperature 26°C

(79°F)

26°C

(79°F)

26°C

(79°F)

Write-Protect Switch

Figure 1-3 LT0 Data Cartridge

Write-Protect Switch

The write-protect switch is used to prevent recording over existing data. To prevent recording or deleting, set the write-protect switch to the closed position ( ). The drive senses the position of the switch and will not allow writing in this position. When installing cartridges in your LTO standalone, place the switch in the open position ( ), unless you do not wish to record on a specific cartridge. To set the writeprotect switch, slide it left or right to the desired position.

If the switch is set to data cannot be written to the tape.

If the switch is set to data can be written to and read from the tape.

Cautions

Always remove any cartridge from the drive before turning off the host system power. Failure to remove a cartridge can result in cartridge and drive damage.

When a cartridge is removed from the drive, return it to the plastic case to prolong the cartridge life.

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Handling the Cartridges

Incorrect handling or an incorrect environment can damage the magnetic tape or the cartridges. To avoid damage to your tape cartridge and to ensure the continued high reliability of your LTO standalone, pay attention to the following guidelines.

Before using a cartridge, let it acclimate to the normal operating environment for at least 24 hours.

Ensure that all surfaces of a cartridge are dry before inserting it into drive.

Do not insert a damaged cartridge into the drive. A damaged cartridge can interfere with the reliability of the drive. Before inserting a cartridge, inspect the cartridge case, cartridge door, and write-protect switch for cracks and breaks. If you need to recover data from a damaged cartridge, call your service representative.

Do not open the cartridge case at any time. The upper and lower parts of the case are welded; separating them destroys the usefulness of the cartridge.

Do not handle tape that is outside the cartridge. Handling the tape can damage the tape surface or edges, which may interfere with read or write reliability. Pulling on tape that is outside the cartridge case can damage the tape and the brake mechanism in the cartridge.

Do not stack more than six cartridges. Although cartridges are shipped and should be stored with the reel in the vertical position, you can temporarily lay the cartridges flat when moving them. The bottom of each cartridge has four raised areas that fit into the indented areas on the top of another cartridge. This construction helps prevent the cartridges from sliding while you move them.

Do not expose the cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight.

Do not expose recorded or blank tape cartridges to stray magnetic fields greater than 100 oersteds (such as those existing near high-current cables or power supplies). Such exposure can cause loss of recorded data or make the blank cartridge unusable.

Other Requirements

SCSI Host Adapter

Your LTO standalone must be connected to either an integrated SCSI host or a separate SCSI interface (host adapter) card installed in the computer–either directly to the I/O connector on the card or as part of an existing SCSI bus. The host adapter you choose must support the same SCSI interface as your LTO standalone (LVD/SE or HVD). The need for additional host adapter features will depend on your host system requirements. If you are not sure about your host adapter requirements, please call the ADIC Technical Assistance Center (ATAC) and ask for assistance.

Caution

SE and LVD/SE SCSI devices are not compatible with HVD SCSI devices.

Equipment damage may occur if you connect your ADIC LTO standalone to an incompatible SCSI bus.

Note

In the United States and Canada, call ATAC at (800) 827-3822. In

Europe, call ATAC at +800.9999.3822.

Application Software

A variety of backup and data storage software is available for use with your LTO standalone. The software you use will depend upon your storage needs and the system you are using. Please check with ADIC Sales or Customer Assistance if you have a question concerning the compatibility of a particular software package.

Now you are ready to connect the LTO standalone to your host computer. Follow the instructions provided in the next chapter.

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8 Introduction

Chapter

Installation

This Chapter. . .

❐ Explains the steps necessary to install and test the LTO standalone devices.

❐ Provides a ✔symbol next to each step verified as correct.

9

Unpacking and Inspecting

Caution

If the operating environment differs from the storage environment by 15°C

(30°F) or more, let the unit acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours.

Unpack all items from the carton. Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship the system in the future.

Caution

You must ship the LTO standalone in the original or equivalent packing materials or your warranty may be invalidated.

Installing the Host Adapter

At this point if your host computer system does not have native SCSI capability and the host adapter you are using is not installed, please install it. Refer to the manual that came with your host adapter for specific directions.

When the host adapter card is installed, return to this point in the manual.

Connecting the Interface Cable

Attach an interface cable between the host adapter and the LTO standalone. The type of cable needed depends on the type of SCSI bus connector on the host adapter. The LTO standalone has two SCSI device connectors on the rear panel. It does not matter which connector is used.

Note

The jackscrews at the ends of the SCSI cable must be securely fastened to ensure communications between the LTO standalone and the host computer.

✔ Make sure that the SCSI cable between the host adapter and the LTO standalone is secure and the connections are fastened correctly.

Connecting More than One LTO Standalone Unit

If connecting to more than one LTO standalone unit on the same SCSI bus, connect each unit to the previous unit with an interface cable.

The connection sequence between the units is not critical. Refer to Figure 2-1 on the following page to see a configuration setup.

Note

Don’t forget to install the SCSI terminator on the last device in the chain.

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SCSI Terminator

SCSI Cables

Unit 4 SCSI ID 3

Unit 3 SCSI ID 2

Unit 2 - SCSI ID 1

Host Computer

Figure 2-1 Cable Diagram for Four LTO Standalone Units

Unit 1 - SCSI ID 0

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Setting the SCSI ID

The SCSI ID of the LTO standalone may need to be changed, depending upon factors in the setup, operating system, and number of SCSI devices on the bus. Each device on the bus must have its own address. See Figure 2-2.

Notes

The SCSI ID has been factory preset to 0.

All devices on a SCSI bus must be set to a unique ID.

SCSI ID Switch

Figure 2-2 SCSI ID Switch

Note

The LTO standalone can be set to any SCSI ID between 0 and

15.

The SCSI ID switch is located on the rear of the LTO standalone (see Figure 2-2). Use a small pointed object to press either the + button on the bottom, or the minus button on the top of the switch to select the proper ID.

Count the SCSI ID on each device in order from 0 to 15 on each SCSI bus to confirm that no two devices have the same ID number assigned.

Note

The SCSI Host Adapter is normally set to SCSI ID 7, so this ID is usually not available for a device.

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Check the SCSI Bus Termination

SCSI buses require termination at each end for proper operation. A typical external subsystem installation would be terminated at the SCSI host adapter and at the last device in the chain.

If an external device is being used with an internal device (on the same channel), the SCSI host adapter would now be in the middle of the bus rather than at the end. In this case, the termination would be at the internal device and at the last drive in the external chain. Remove the terminators on the SCSI host adapter. Refer to the SCSI host adapter manual for directions on removing the terminators on the board.

Connecting Power and Turning the Autoloader On

1. Plug the power cord into the back of the LTO standalone.

2. Plug the power cord from the LTO standalone into a GROUNDED electrical outlet.

3. Plug the power cord from the host system into the same GROUNDED electrical circuit if possible. Computers and peripherals should always share the same grounds.

4. Turn power on.

5. After the LTO standalone completes its Power on Self Test (POST), turn on the power to the host system.

Installing the Host Software

Refer to the host software installation guide and install the software, if necessary.

After completing installation of the LTO standalone unit and the host software, run a small backup/restore test and compare the results to confirm that the unit is working correctly. Refer to the software installation guide for additional information.

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14 Installation

Operation and Maintenance

This Chapter . . .

❐ describes normal operating features of the LTO standalone.

❐ explains how, and when to clean the tape head.

❐ describes how to clean the enclosure.

Chapter

15

Power-on Self-Test and Initialization

When the system power is turned on, the drive performs a Power-on Self-Test (POST) and initialization. POST is completed in approximately three minutes and the drive will respond normally to all commands. However, it may take longer for the media to be ready.

Following POST completion, the Status LED will be solid green.

Drive Status

LCD Messages

Table 3-1 describes the messages displayed on the LCD during and immediately after the POST:

Table 3-1 POST LCD Messages

Drive State

POST is executing.

POST completed and no cartridge is present.

Message

Power On Self Test

In Progress

Will be displayed for several minutes, followed by:

Drive FW X.X.X

Display FW X.X.X

“DRIVE FW” is the firmware version of the drive.

“DISPLAY FW” is the firmware version of the LCD controller.

Ultrium Tape Drive

Drive Empty

POST completed and a cartridge is present.

The drive detects an error condition.

Volume Loaded DC WP

Ready...

“DC” indicates that drive data compression is enabled

“WP” indicates that cartridge is write-protected.

Error!

Selftest Failure

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LED Indicators

Status LED

After initialization, the Status LED will be in one of the five states listed in Table 3-2:

Table 3-2 Status LED States

LED State

Off

LTO 200D

The drive has no power, is powered off, or (if C is displayed simultaneously in the single-character display) needs cleaning.

LTO 400D

The drive has no power or is powered off.

Green/Flashing The Status LED flashes anytime there is tape motion. For example, drive is reading from, or writing to the cartridge, rewinding the cartridge, locating data on the cartridge, or unloading the cartridge.

The LTO standalone is powered on.

If the LED flashes less than once per second the drive is in sleep mode.

If the LED flashes once per second there is tape motion. For example, drive is reading from, or writing to the cartridge, rewinding the cartridge, locating data on the cartridge, or unloading the cartridge.

Amber/Solid The drive is in Maintenance Mode or performing the POST.

The drive is performing a selected operation, the drive is displaying the drive error log, or the drive is in Maintenance Mode.

Amber/Flashing One of the following applies:

If the LED flashes once per second, an error occurred and the drive and media may require service. Note the code on the single-character display, then go to

Table 4-2 Error Codes for its meaning.

If the LED flashes twice per second, the drive is updating firmware via the FMR tape or the SCSI interface.

If the LED flashes four times per second, the drive detected an error and is performing a firmware recovery. It resets automatically.

Single-Character Display

One of the following applies:

If the LED flashes less than once per second, the drive is updating firmware (via the FMR tape or the SCSI interface) or the maximum drive temperature was exceeded.

If the LED flashes once per second, an error occurred, and the drive may require service.

Note the message on the LCD Message Display and the code on the Single Character Display.

If the LED flashes twice per second, the tape drive has detected an error is performing a firmware recovery. It resets automatically.

After initialization, the single-character display will be blank (off) during normal operation of the drive. However, it will display a singlecharacter code when:

Executing certain diagnostic or maintenance functions.

Displaying error conditions and informational messages.

Also, a single red dot on the single-character display will be lit if the drive has created a dump (LTO 400Ds only). To copy the dump to a tape, see Maintenance Mode.

Operation and Maintenance 17

Normal Drive Operating Conditions

LCD Messages

Table 3-3 describes the messages displayed by the LCD during normal operation:

Table 3-3 Normal Operating Condition LCD Messages

Drive Operating Condition

No cartridge in drive.

LCD Message


Drive Empty

When loading or unloading a cartridge. Cartridge Loading

In Progress or:

Cartridge Unloading

In Progress

When cartridge is loaded. Volume Loaded DC WP

Ready...

“DC”–indicates that drive data compression is enabled.

“WP”–indicates that the tape cartridge is write-protected.

Line two of the 2-line by 20-character LCD displays drive status at any particular time:

“Ready,” “Locating,” “Writing,” “Reading,” “Rewinding,” etc.

Loading the Tape Cartridge

Warnings

Before loading into a drive, ensure that all other items from this package are separated from the cartridge.

Never press in on the hub portion of the data cartridge.

Static electricity may cause the label or other items included in the package to occasionally cling to the data cartridge.

❐ In order to write data to, or erase data from the cartridge, check that the Write-Protect switch on the cartridge is in the writeenabled position – all the way to the left.


Figure 3-1 Loading a Data Cartridge

❐ Insert the tape cartridge into the slot.

❐ Grasp the cartridge so that the write-protect switch faces you as shown in the above illustration.

❐ Slide the cartridge into the tape load compartment of the drive.

❐ The load sequence begins and the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED


LCD

State, Character, or Message

Green, flashing

Off

Cartridge Loading

In Progress

Notes

If a cartridge is already in the ejected position and you want to reinsert it, remove the cartridge and then insert it again.

If a cartridge is already loaded and you cycle the power (turn it off, then on), the cartridge will reload.

❐ When the cartridge is finished loading, the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED


LCD


Green, solid

Off

Volume Loaded DC WP

Ready...


Data Protection

Write-Protection of the Data Cartridge While Inside the Drive

The Write-Protect switch on the data cartridge can be moved while the cartridge is loaded into the drive. The drive will turn on the Write Protected

LED immediately. However, if the drive is writing to the cartridge, write protect does not take effect until the write operation is completed.

If you move the Write-Protect switch from the write-protected position

(to the right) to the write-enabled position (to the left), the cartridge becomes write-enabled immediately.

If you move the Write-Protect switch from the write-enabled position

(on the left) to the write-protected position (to the right), the cartridge becomes write-protected immediately.

Write-Protection of the Data Cartridge Outside of the Drive

Move the Write-Protect switch to the right to write-protect the cartridge.

Data cannot be written to, or erased from the cartridge.

Move the Write-Protect switch to the left to make the cartridge writeenabled. Data can now be written to, or erased from the cartridge, assuming it is not already software write-protected.

Removing the Data Cartridge

To unload a cartridge from the drive, perform the following steps:

❐ Push the Unload button.

The front panel indicators will display the following:

Indicator

Status LED


LCD


Green, flashing

Off


In Progress

❐ When the cartridge is ejected from the drive, remove the cartridge.

Caution

After the cartridge is removed from the drive, return it to its plastic case to prolong the cartridge life.


Cleaning the Drive Head

The LTO standalone is a highly sophisticated unit. No routine maintenance is required apart from periodically cleaning the drive head whenever c

appears on the single-character display.

To clean the head, use an approved LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge. Insert the cleaning cartridge in the drive following the Loading the

Data Cartridge procedure described elsewhere in this chapter. The drive will automatically clean the head. When the cleaning operation is complete, the drive will automatically unload and eject the cleaning cartridge, indicating that the cleaning cartridge should be removed.

Follow the Removing the Data Cartridge procedure elsewhere in this chapter to remove the cleaning cartridge from the drive.

Note

Loading the cleaning cartridge into the drive at the end of its cleaning cycle will result in a failed or shortened cleaning operation. If

c

is still displayed on the single-character display, replace the cleaning cartridge and clean the drive again.

Cleaning the Enclosure

The outside of the enclosure can be cleaned with a damp towel. If a liquid all-purpose cleaner is used, dry with a towel. Do not spray the enclosure.


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Chapter

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

This Chapter. . .

❐ Lists a number of common problems and the actions to take to correct them.

❐ Explains what to do when technical support is needed.

23

Troubleshooting Chart

If the LTO standalone fails during POST or operation, use the following table to determine the problem and the action to take:

Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Chart

Condition

The host system does not recognize the LTO standalone unit

Possible cause

The system may not be configured to recognize the SCSI ID

Corrective action

Configure the system to see the ID.

The LTO standalone unit does not power up

Undetermined fatal or nonfatal errors have been detected.

The single-character display presents any character other than c

.

The SCSI ID might not be unique Change the SCSI ID and reconfigure the system. The new ID takes effect at the next power-on.

Check the SCSI adapter installation. The parameters for the SCSI adapter may be incorrect

The SCSI cable may be loose

The SCSI terminator may not be present or might be loose

Make sure the connector on each end of the cable is fully seated and the jackscrews are secure.

Install the terminator; make sure the terminator is fully seated and the jackscrews are secure.

The SCSI bus may not be correctly terminated

The SCSI terminator may not be at the end of the bus, or more than two terminators may be present

The SCSI bus might be too long

If the LTO standalone unit is the last or only device on the bus, make sure the terminator is installed on the LTO standalone.

If the LTO standalone unit is not the last or only device on the bus, check the cable connections and make sure the terminator is installed at the end of the bus.

Be sure to install a terminator at each end of the bus. One terminator is usually installed at the host system.

Too many devices might be on the bus

The LTO standalone unit has no power

Limit the SCSI bus length to 12 meters

(39.4 feet) for LVD configurations, and 25 meters (82 feet) for HVD configurations.

Limit the number of devices on the bus.

Check the system configuration rules.

Check the LTO standalone unit power cable connections with the LTO standalone unit power switch OFF.

Make sure the SCSI bus is terminated. The bus termination or SCSI signal cable connections might be incorrect

The AC power source grounding might be incorrect

A drive fault has occurred

Use an AC outlet for the LTO standalone unit on the same AC circuit as the AC line powering the host system.

Try to unload the tape and reinitialize the drive by pressing the Unload button or turn the LTO standalone unit power off and then on again.

The single-character display will go blank and the drive will try to reinitialize. The single-character display will turn on and display several characters and then go off if the reinitialization succeeds.

24 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

The Status LED or the singlecharacter display never turns on.

The Status LED is on, but the single-character display is always blank (off).

The drive will not load a tape cartridge.

The drive won’t unload the tape cartridge.

Codes display on the singlecharacter display, but the Status

LED doesn’t turn on..

The LTO standalone unit has no power

The drive is defective

One of the following has occurred:

A cartridge is already inserted

The tape cartridge was inserted incorrectly

The cartridge is defective

The cartridge is stuck or broken

The drive is defective

Check the LTO standalone unit power cable connections with the LTO standalone unit power switch OFF.

If the problem persists, replace the drive.

While watching for any character to appear on the single-character display, turn off power to the LTO standalone, then turn it on. If no character displays, replace the drive.

To remove the cartridge, press the Unload button. If the cartridge does not eject, turn off power to the LTO standalone, then turn it on again. Remove the partially ejected cartridge.

For a description of how to correctly insert a cartridge, see “Loading the Data

Cartridge” on page 21.

Insert another cartridge. If the problem persists, replace the drive.

If the problem persists for multiple cartridges, the drive is defective. Replace the drive.

Press the Unload button. If the cartridge does not eject, turn off power to the LTO standalone, then turn it on. If the cartridge still does not eject, contact ATAC.

Replace the drive.

Maintenance Mode

You can direct the LTO standalone to run diagnostics, verify read and write operations, verify a suspect data cartridge, update its firmware, and perform other diagnostic and maintenance functions. You cannot perform maintenance functions concurrently with read or write operations.

Usually, whenever your LTO standalone is in Maintenance Mode, the Status LED will be solid amber. When an error is detected while a Maintenance Mode function is running, the Status LED will change to flashing amber.

Note

While in Maintenance Mode, your LTO standalone will not accept

SCSI commands from the host.

Each Maintenance Mode function is identified by the function code (number in parenthesis below) that appears on the single-character display and the function name that appears on the second line of the LCD.

The following diagnostic or maintenance functions are available in Maintenance Mode:

Exit Maintenance Mode (

0

)

Drive R/W Diagnostic (

1

)

Update Drive Firmware (

2

)

Create FMR Tape (

3

)

Force Drive Dump (

4

)

Copy Dump to Tape (

5

)

Display Err Code Log (

Clear Error Log (

Test Media (

Test Head ( e

)

Fast R/W Diagnostic ( h

) a

)

9

)

F

)

Reserved for Future Use ( l

)

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SCSI Wrap Test (

6

)

Test Not Supported (

7

)

Unmake FMR Tape (

8

)

For use by Support Personnel ( p

)

For use by Support Personnel ( u

)

Putting the LTO Standalone in Maintenance Mode

Perform the following steps to place the drive in Maintenance Mode.

1. Verify that a cartridge is not in the drive.

2. Press the Unload button three times within a one second interval.

The state of the front panel indicators will be as shown in the following table:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

0

LCD

Maint Mode: Select

Exit Maint Mode

Note

If a cartridge is in the drive, it will eject the cartridge the first time that you press the

Unload button and the drive will not be placed in Maintenance Mode. To continue placing the drive in Maintenance Mode, perform the previous step.

Diagnostic or Maintenance Functions

To select a diagnostic or maintenance function:

1. Verify that the drive is in Maintenance Mode shown when the Status LED is solid amber.

2. Press the Unload button once per second until the specific function code appears on the single-character display and the function name appears on the second line of the LCD, as shown in the following table:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

Function Code

LCD

Function Name

1


Drive R/W Diagnostic

Note

If you cycle past the desired function code, press the Unload button once per second until the function code reappears on the single-character display.

3. Press and hold the Unload button for three seconds. The drive will perform the function you selected.

4. If the function requires you to insert a cartridge, c will appear on the single-character display and the LCD will display a message that prompts you to insert a cartridge. Within 60 seconds, insert a cartridge or the drive will exit Maintenance

Mode.


Notes

If the function requires you to insert a cartridge, c will appear on the single-character display. Within 60 seconds, insert a cartridge or the drive will exit Maintenance Mode.

If you insert an invalid or write-protected cartridge, a blinking 7 will appear on the single-character display and the Status LED will be flashing amber and the LCD will display ERROR! Media Error after the drive loads the tape. After several seconds the drive will then unload the cartridge and exit Maintenance Mode.

If the function is successfully completed,

Maintenance Mode.

0

appears temporarily on the single-character display and the drive exits

If the function fails, the Status LED will flash amber, an error code will be shown on the single-character display, and the drive exits Maintenance Mode. To resolve an error refer to Table 4-2 Error Codes, elsewhere in this chapter.

To clear an error, cycle (remove, then reapply) power to the LTO standalone.

Exit Maintenance Mode

To select the Exit Maintenance Mode function, perform the following steps:



Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

LCD

0


Exit Maint Mode

2. With

0 on the single-character display, press and hold the Unload button for three seconds to force the drive to exit

Maintenance Mode (the Status LED is solid green).

The drive also exits Maintenance Mode automatically after it has completed a function or after 10 minutes if no action has occurred.


Use this function to direct the drive to execute built-in tests to determine whether it can properly load and unload cartridges, and read and write data.

To select the Drive R/W Diagnostic, perform the following steps:


2. Press the Unload button once per second until the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

LCD

1




3. Press and hold the Unload button for two seconds to select Drive R/W Diagnostics.


Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

1

, flashing

LCD


Drive Self Test

Indicator

Status LED

After 60 seconds the front panel indicators will display the following:


Amber, solid

Single-character display C

, flashing

LCD


Load Scratch Tape

4. Within 60 seconds, insert a scratch data cartridge that is not write-protected into the drive (or the drive will exit

Maintenance Mode). Refer to Convert FMR Tape to Scratch Tape elsewhere in this chapter for a description of a valid scratch data tape.

Caution

Data on the cartridge will be overwritten. Insert only a scratch data cartridge for these tests.

Indicator

Status LED

After you insert the cartridge, the front panel indicators will display the following:


Amber, solid

Single-character display 1

, flashing

LCD


Writing ===== which alternates with:


Locating =====

After several minutes:


Reading ===== which alternates with:


Locating ===== until the test finishes.


Indicator

Status LED


LCD

The drive takes approximately 20 minutes to complete the tests. If the diagnostics complete successfully, it will loop and begin again.

5. Press and hold the Unload button for several seconds. When the loop ends, 0 will appear temporarily on the single-character display. The drive will rewind, then unload the cartridge and exit Maintenance Mode. The front panel indicators will display the following:


Off

Off

Passed!

Tape Unloading followed by:

Indicator

Status LED


LCD


Off

Off


Drive Empty

Indicator

Status LED

If an error occurs while the drive is running the Drive R/W Diagnostic, the front panel indicators will display the following:


Amber, flashing


5 , flashing

LCD

Error!

Drive Problem

Indicator

Status LED

The drive will unload and eject the cartridge, exit Maintenance Mode, and the front panel indicators will display the following:


Amber, flashing

Single-character display 5 , flashing

LCD


Drive Empty

6. To resolve the error, refer to Table 4-2 Error Codes, later in this chapter. To clear the error, cycle (remove, then reapply) power to the LTO standalone.

Update Drive Firmware from FMR Tape

To select the Update Drive Firmware from FMR Tape function, perform the following steps:




Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

LCD

2


Update Drive FW

3. Press and hold the Unload button for two seconds to select Update Drive Firmware from FMR Tape. The front panel indicators will display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid c

, flashing

LCD

Update Drive FW

Load Drive FMR Tape

4. Within 60 seconds, insert the FMR cartridge (or the drive will exit Maintenance Mode).

When you have inserted the FMR cartridge, the drive begins loading the cartridge, and the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

2

, flashing

LCD

Update Drive FW

Tape Loading =====

After the cartridge is loaded the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, flashing at 2 Hz

2

, flashing

LCD

Update Drive FW

Locating =====

Update Drive FW

Reading =====

The drive will load the updated firmware from the FMR tape into its erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM) area.


If the update is completed successfully, the front panel indicators will display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

2

, flashing

LCD

Update Drive FW

Completed!

The drive will rewind and unload the FMR tape while the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

2

, flashing

LCD

Update Drive FW

Unloading =====

The drive will reset itself, and the front panel indicators will display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Off

Off

LCD


Drive Empty

5. Cycle (remove, then reapply) power to the LTO standalone. The drive begins to use the new firmware.

If the update fails, the drive posts an error code to the single-character display then retries the operation up to three times. If the update continues to fail, the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED


LCD


Amber, flashing

4

, flashing

Error!

Firmware/Drive Prob

The drive will unload the FMR tape and exit Maintenance Mode.

To resolve the error, refer to Table 4-2 Error Codes, elsewhere in this chapter.

To clear the error, cycle (remove, then reapply) power to the LTO standalone.

Create FMR Tape

Use this function to copy data from the drive to a scratch data cartridge.

To select the Create FMR Tape function, perform the following steps:

1. Verify that the drive is in Maintenance Mode by observing that the Status LED is illuminated solid amber.



Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

LCD

3


Create FMR Tape

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Caution

If you select this function, the drive will overwrite existing firmware on the scratch data cartridge.

3. Press and hold the Unload button for two seconds to select Create FMR Tape. The front panel indicators will display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid c

, flashing

LCD

Create FMR Tape


4. Within 60 seconds, insert a scratch data cartridge that is not write-protected (or the drive will exit Maintenance Mode).

After you insert the cartridge, the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

3

, flashing

LCD

Create FMR Tape

Tape Loading =====

Followed by:

Followed by:

Create FMR Tape

Locating =====

Create FMR Tape

Writing =====

The drive will copy the FMR data to the scratch data cartridge.

If the drive creates the FMR tape successfully, the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

0

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

LCD

Followed by:

Create FMR Tape

Completed!


In Progress

Followed by:


Drive Empty

Then the drive will exit Maintenance Mode.

If the drive fails to create the FMR tape, it will retry the operation twice. If the failure continues, the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, flashing

7

, flashing

LCD

Error!

Media Problem

To resolve the error, refer to Table 4-2 Error Codes, elsewhere in this chapter. To clear the error, cycle (remove, then reapply) power to the LTO standalone.

Force a Drive Dump

To select the Force a Drive Dump function, perform the following steps:

1. Verify that the drive is in Maintenance shown when the Status LED is solid amber.


Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

4

LCD


Force Drive Dump

3. Press and hold the Unload button for two seconds to select Force a Drive Dump. The front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid which will change to:

4

, flashing

0

, solid


LCD

Force Drive Dump

Completed!

which will change to:


Drive Empty

The single-character display will then blank (turn off), the drive will exit Maintenance Mode and the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED


LCD


Off

Off


Drive Empty

Note

You can also perform this function while the drive is in the normal operating mode. Simply press and hold the Unload button for 10 seconds.

Copy the Drive Dump to Tape [at Beginning of Tape (BOT)]

Use this function to direct the drive to copy data from a drive dump (refer to Function 4–Force a Drive Dump, above) to the beginning of a scratch tape.

To select the Copy the Drive Dump to Tape function, perform the following steps:



Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

LCD

5


Copy Dump to Tape

3. Press and hold the Unload button for two seconds to select Copy Dump to Tape. The front panel indicators will display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid c

, flashing

LCD




4. Within 60 seconds, insert a scratch data cartridge that is not write-protected (or the drive will exit Maintenance Mode).

Caution

Data on the cartridge will be overwritten. Insert only a scratch data cartridge for these tests.

After you insert the cartridge, the front panel indicators will display the following:

Indicator

Status LED


Amber, solid


5

LCD


Tape Loading ==== while the drive writes the dump data to the scratch data tape (at BOT).

When Copy Dump to Tape finishes copying the data to the scratch cartridge, the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED


Amber, solid


LCD


Passed!

Followed by:


In Progress

The drive will then unload the cartridge and exit Maintenance Mode. The front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Green, solid

Off

LCD


Drive Empty

If an error occurs while the drive is running the Copy Dump to Tape function, the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Off

7

, flashing

LCD

Error!

Media Problem

To resolve the error, refer to Table 4-2 Error Codes elsewhere in this chapter. To clear the error, cycle (remove, then reapply) power to the LTO standalone.


After clearing error (cycle power if drive error), the LCD displays the following message:

Indicator

Status LED


Green, solid

Off Single-character display

LCD


Drive Empty

SCSI Wrap Test Function

This test performs a check of the SCSI circuitry from and to the SCSI connector.

To select the SCSI Wrap Test function, perform the following steps:



Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

LCD

6


SCSI Wrap(Inst Plug)

Before selecting this function, attach a SCSI wrap plug (not provided in accessory kit; contact ATAC) to the drive SCSI connector (in place of the SCSI cable).

3. Press and hold the Unload button for two seconds to select SCSI Wrap Test. The drive automatically starts the test. The front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

6

, flashing

LCD

SCSI Wrap

Running!

If the test is successful, the test will loop and begin again.

4. Press the Unload button. The front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

LCD

0


Drive Empty



If the test fails, the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, flashing

8

, solid

LCD

Error!

Drive/SCSI Bus Error



Unmake FMR Tape

Use this function to direct the drive to erase the firmware data on a scratch data cartridge and rewrite the cartridge memory on tape. This turns the cartridge into a valid scratch data cartridge.

To select the Unmake FMR Tape function, perform the following steps:



Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

LCD

8


Unmake FMR Tape

3. Press and hold the Unload button for two seconds to select Unmake FMR Tape. The front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid c

, flashing

LCD

Unmake FMR Tape

Load Drv FMR Tape


4. Within 60 seconds, insert the FMR cartridge (or the drive will exit Maintenance Mode).


Indicator

Status LED


Amber, solid


, flashing

LCD

Unmake FMR Tape

Tape Loading ==== while the drive loads the FMR tape, then erases the firmware on the tape, then rewrites the header in the cartridge memory to change the cartridge to a valid scratch data cartridge.

If the operation is successful, the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

0

, solid

LCD

Unmake FMR Tape

Completed!

followed by:


In Progress followed by:


Drive Empty

The drive will then exit Maintenance Mode.

If the operation is not successful or the tape is already a valid scratch tape, the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED


Amber, solid


, flashing

LCD

ERROR!

Media Error



Display Error Code Log

Use this function to display the last 10 error codes, one at a time (the codes are ordered; the most recent is presented first and the oldest– tenth–is presented last.)

To select the Display Error Code Log function, perform the following steps:

1. Verify that the drive is in Maintenance Mode by observing that the Status LED is illuminated solid amber.


Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

LCD

9


Display Err Code Log

3. Press and hold the Unload button for two seconds to select Display Error Code Log. The front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

9

, flashing

LCD

Display Err Code Log

0. Media Error

4. After you select this function:

Press the Unload button to view the most recent error code.

Press the Unload button again to view the successive error codes.

If you press the Unload button after the tenth error code is shown, the drive will exit this function as well as the

Maintenance Mode function.

If there are no errors in the log, the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

LCD

0


Exit Maint Mode

5. To exit this function and Maintenance Mode, press and hold the Unload button for two seconds.


Clear Error Log

To select the Clear Error Log function, perform the following steps:



Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

LCD a


Clear Error Log

3. Press and hold the Unload button for two seconds to select Clear Err Log.

The drive erases all errors from the error log, and the front panel indicators briefly display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid a

, flashing

LCD

Clear Error Log

Completed!

Then your LTO standalone exits Maintenance Mode, and the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED


LCD


Green, solid

Off


Drive Empty

Test Cartridge and Media

Use this function to perform tests to ensure that a suspect cartridge and its magnetic tape are acceptable.

To select the Test Cartridge & Media function, perform the following steps:



Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

LCD e


Test Media


3. Press and hold the Unload button for two seconds to select Test Cartridge & Media. The front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid c

, flashing

LCD

Test Media

Load Scratch Tape

4. Within 60 seconds, insert the suspect cartridge (or the drive will exit Maintenance Mode).


Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid e

, flashing

LCD

Test Media

Tape Loading ==== while the drive loads the suspect tape, followed by:

Test Media

Locating ==== followed by:

Test Media

Writing

==== followed by:

Test Media

Reading

====

Caution

Data on the suspect cartridge will be overwritten.

The drive will take approximately 15 minutes to run the tests.

If no error is detected, the test will loop and begin again.

5. Press the Unload button. The LTO standalone will rewind and unload the suspect tape. The front panel indicators display the following, and the LTO standalone exits Maintenance Mode:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, flashing

LCD

Test Media

Tape Unloading

0


If an error is detected, the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, flashing

7

LCD

Error!

Media Problem and your LTO standalone will exit Maintenance Mode.


Fast R/W Diagnostic

Use this function to determine whether the drive can properly load and unload cartridges, and read and write data.

To select the Fast R/W Diagnostic, perform the following steps:



Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

LCD

F



3. Press and hold the Unload button for two seconds to select Fast R/W Diagnostic.

After a short time the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED


State, Character or Message

Amber, solid

C

, flashing

LCD



4. Within 60 seconds, insert a scratch data cartridge that is not write-protected into the drive (or the drive will exit

Maintenance Mode). Refer to Convert FMR Tape to Scratch Tape elsewhere in this chapter for the description of a valid scratch data tape.

Caution

Insert only a scratch data cartridge for these tests. Data on the cartridge will be overwritten.



Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

F

, flashing

LCD


Tape Loading ======

LCD which will be followed by:


Writing ====== which will alternate with:


Locating ====== for several minutes, followed by:


Reading ====== which will alternate with:


Locating ====== which will loop back to Writing and continue for several minutes until the display changes to:


Erasing ======

And then it will repeat the previous steps until completed.

The drive takes approximately 20 minutes to complete the tests.

If the diagnostics are successfully completed, the test will loop and begin again.

5. Press the Unload button to exit Maintenance Mode. The front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED


Off


LCD

Off


Drive Empty

If an error occurs while the drive is running the Fast R/W Diagnostic, the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, flashing

5 , flashing

LCD

Error!

Drive Problem


The drive unloads, ejects the cartridge, exits Maintenance Mode, and the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED


Amber, flashing

Single-character display 5 , flashing

LCD


Drive Empty


To clear the error, cycle (remove, then reapply) power to the LTO standalone.

Test Head

Use these tests to ensure that the drive head and tape-carriage mechanics are working correctly.

To select the Test Head function, perform the following steps:



Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid

LCD h

Maint Mode : Select

Test Head

3. Press and hold the Unload button for two seconds to select Test Head.

The front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED



Amber, solid c

, flashing

LCD

Test Head


Within 60 seconds, insert a scratch data cartridge (or the drive will exit Maintenance Mode).


After you insert the scratch cartridge, the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED


Amber, solid

Single-character display h

, flashing

LCD

Test Head

Tape Loading ==== while the drive loads the scratch tape, followed by:

Test Head

Writing ====

The drive takes approximately 10 minutes to run the tests.

If no error is detected, the test will loop and begin again.

4. Press the Unload button. The LTO standalone rewinds and unloads the scratch tape. The front panel indicators display the following, and the LTO standalone exits Maintenance Mode:

Indicator

Status LED


Amber, flashing


LCD

Test Head

Tape Unloading

If an error is detected, the front panel indicators display the following:

Indicator

Status LED


LCD


Amber, flashing

Error!

Drive Problem

And your LTO standalone will exit Maintenance Mode.

To resolve the error, refer to the following Error Code table.

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Error Codes and Messages

Table 4-2 describes LTO standalone error codes, LCD messages, possible causes and suggested actions to correct the error.

Table 4-2 Error Codes and Messages.

Possible cause Code LCD Message

0

Maint Mode: Select

Exit Maint Mode

Corrective

action

No action required.

1

Error!

Cooling Problem

No error. This code displays:

• When power is cycled

(turned off, then on) to the drive.

• When diagnostics have finished running and no error occurred.

Note

The single-character display is blank during normal operation of the drive.

Maximum operating temperature was exceeded.

Remove any blockage that prevents air from flowing freely through the drive.

Ensure that the operating temperature and airflow is within the specified range (refer to Appendix A Specifications, for the operating temperature range).

If the operating temperature is within the specified range and the problem persists, contact ATAC.

2

Error!

Power Problem

Externally supplied power exceeds the specified voltage limits.

Ensure that the power connector is properly seated.

Ensure that the proper DC voltages are being applied within the tolerances allowed.

If the proper voltages are being applied and the problem persists, contact ATAC.

3 Error!

F/W Problem

A firmware error occurred. 1. Collect a drive dump from one of the following:

• Server

• Ultrium Tape Drive (select

Function code

5

)

2. Power the drive off and on, then retry the operation that produced the error.

3. If the problem persists, download new firmware and retry the operation.

4. If the problem still persists, read a drive dump, then call your next level of support.


4

5

6

Error!

Drive/FW Prob

Error!

Drive Problem

Error!

Drive/Media Prob

7 Error!

Media Problem

8

Error!

Drive/SCSI Problem

9 Error!

Drive/SCSI Problem b, D

, e

,

F

, or

h

Firmware or drive problem. 1. Collect a drive dump from one of the following:

• Server

• Ultrium Tape Drive (select

Function code

5

)

Power the drive off then on, then retry the operation that produced the error.

If the problem persists, download new firmware and retry the operation; if new firmware is not available, contact ATAC.

A drive hardware failure occurred. To prevent damage to the drive or tape, the drive may not allow you to insert a cartridge until you turn the drive off, then on.

If the problem persists, contact ATAC.

The drive determined that an error occurred, but it cannot isolate the error to faulty hardware or the data cartridge.

If you know the cartridge volume serial number (located on the cartridge label), retry the operation with another cartridge:

• If the operation succeeded, the original cartridge was defective.

Copy data from the defective cartridge and discard it.

• If the operation failed with the same error code, contact ATAC.

• If the operation failed with a different error code, locate the code in this table.

If you don’t know the cartridge volume serial number, or if a problem occurs with multiple cartridges:

• Run the drive diagnostics (function code

1

).

• If the drive diagnostics fail, contact

ATAC. If the drive diagnostics are successful, run the Test Head diagnostic (Function Code

H

).

• If the Test Head diagnostic fails, contact ATAC.

• If the Test Head diagnostic is successful, replace the cartridge that caused the problem.

An error occurred because of a faulty tape cartridge.

Replace the tape cartridge. If the problem occurs with multiple tape cartridges, contact ATAC.

Contact ATAC.

A failure occurred in the drive hardware or in the SCSI bus.

A failure occurred in the drive hardware or in the RS-422 connection.

No error or message assigned.

There may be a problem with the single-character display.

Contact ATAC.

Turn the power off, then on and determine whether all segments on the single-character display are illuminated.


a

, c

The performance of the drive is degraded, but the drive is still operational. .

The drive needs to be cleaned.

To clear this error, cycle the drive power or place the drive in maintenance mode.

If the problem persists, replace the drive.

Clean the drive. Refer to Cleaning the

Tape Head in Chapter 3.

Note

The code clears when you clean the drive, or place the drive in Maintenance

Mode.


Appendix

Specifications

This Appendix . . .

❐ contains specification information on the LTO standalone.

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LTO 200D

Drive

Type IBM ® Ultrium™ Generation 1

LTO™ tape drive

Media Type LTO-1

Data Capacity

Data Transfer Rate

(compressed mode)

Enclosure

100 GB per cartridge (200 GB compressed, assuming 2:1 compression)

15 MB/sec (30 MB/sec, assuming 2:1 compression)

Electrical Interface LVD/SE Ultra-2 SCSI or HVD

Ultra-2 SCSI

Physical Interface 68-pin, shielded, high-density device connector

Reliability

Maintenance Periodic cleaning of drive head using

LTO cleaning cartridge

LTO 400D

Contains an IBM ® TotalStorage™ LTO

Ultrium 2 tape drive

LTO-2

200 GB per cartridge (400 GB compressed, assuming 2:1 compression)

35 MB / sec (70 MB / sec, assuming 2:1 compression)

LVD Ultra-3 SCSI

68-pin, shielded, high-density device connector

Periodic cleaning of drive head using

LTO cleaning cartridge

MTBF 250 000 power on hours at 100% duty cycle

Physical

Dimensions 14.6 cm (5.75in.) height, 17.1 cm

(6.75in.) width, 33.6 cm (13.25in.) depth

6.59 kg (14.3 lb) Weight

Environment

Electrical 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz

BTU/Hour 300

Temperature

Humidity

Vibration

Shock

10 C to 38 C (50° to 100 F)

Operating

10% to 80% Operating

0.5G (5–500 Hz) Operating

15G Operating

250 000 power on hours at 100% duty cycle

14.6 cm (5.75in.) height, 17.1 cm

(6.75in.) width, 33.6 cm (13.25in.) depth

6.59 kg (14.3 lb)

100–240 VAC; 50–60 Hz

10 C to 38 C (50° to100 F)

Operating

10% to 80% Operating

0.2 G (2–200 Hz) Operating

30G Operating


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A

application software....................................................................7

C

cleaning cartridge..........................................................................21, 50 drive......................................................................................21 drive head .............................................................................21

LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge..........................................21 the enclosure .........................................................................21

Clear Error Log function...........................................................25

Copy Dump to Tape function ...................................................25

Create FMR Tape function .......................................................25

D

diagnostics

Drive R/W Diagnostic ..........................................................27 error codes ............................................................................46

Fast R/W Diagnostic.............................................................42

Force Drive Dump Function .................................................33 mode, exiting ........................................................................27 mode, starting .......................................................................26

SCSI Wrap Test Function .....................................................36 starting ..................................................................................26

Test Cartridge and Media......................................................40

Test Head..............................................................................44 dimensions ................................................................................50

Display Error Code Log function..............................................25 drive cleaning.................................................................................21 data transfer rate ...................................................................50 electrical interface.................................................................50 operating conditions..............................................................18 physical interface ..................................................................50 status .....................................................................................16 type ...................................................................................2, 50

Drive R/W Diagnostic function ................................................25

E

electrical ...................................................................................50 environmental attributes ...........................................................50

Error Code listing .....................................................................46

Exit Maintenance Mode function..............................................25

F

Fast R/W Diagnostic function...................................................25 firmware

FMR tape ..............................................................................37 updating ................................................................................29

Force Drive Dump function ......................................................25 front panel about .......................................................................................3

H

host adapter installing ...............................................................................10

SCSI ....................................................................................... 7 host software about....................................................................................... 7 installing............................................................................... 13 humidity ................................................................................... 50

I

Insert Cartridge function .......................................................... 25 installing host software ........................................................................ 13

LTO Standalone ..................................................................... 9 multiple units........................................................................ 10 unpacking ............................................................................. 10 interface cable connecting ............................................................................ 10

L

LCD about....................................................................................... 4 messages............................................................................... 18

LED indicators .............................................................................. 17 loading tape cartridges ...................................................................... 18

M

maintenance

Clear Error Log .................................................................... 40

Copy the Drive Dump to Tape ............................................. 34

Display Error Code Log ....................................................... 39 firmware, updating ............................................................... 29

FMR tape, creating ............................................................... 31 routine .................................................................................. 21

Unmake FMR Tape .............................................................. 37

Update Drive Firmware from FMR Tape ............................. 29

Maintenance Mode................................................................... 25 exit........................................................................................ 27 starting.................................................................................. 26

Mean Time Between Failures................................................... 50

P

packing ..................................................................................... 10 packing materials...................................................................... 10 physical attributes..................................................................... 50

POST about..................................................................................... 16 status..................................................................................... 16 troubleshooing...................................................................... 24 power connector ................................................................................ 5 switch ......................................................................... 5, 24, 25 turning on ............................................................................. 13

Power-on Self-Test.......................................................See POST precautions ................................................................................. v

R

rear panel about....................................................................................... 5

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reliability...................................................................................50

S

safety notices ..............................................................................v

SCSI adapter ..................................................................................24 bus.........................................................................................24 bus termination .....................................................................13 cable......................................................................................24 compatibility...........................................................................7 connectors...............................................................................5 host adapter.............................................................................7

ID....................................................................................12, 24

ID Switch................................................................................5 interface ..................................................................................2 interface cable.......................................................................10 terminator..............................................................................24

SCSI Wrap Test function..........................................................26 shock.........................................................................................50 single character display about .......................................................................................4 single red dot about .......................................................................................4 specifications ............................................................................49 status

LED indications ....................................................................17 messages .........................................................................16, 46 status LED about .......................................................................................4 surrounding environment..........................................................10 system configuration.................................................................24

T

tape cartridges allowed ...................................................................................5 handling.................................................................................. 7 humidity ................................................................................. 5 removing .............................................................................. 20 storage .................................................................................... 6 temperature............................................................................. 5 write-protect ........................................................................... 6 temperature............................................................................... 50

Test Head diagnostic function .................................................. 47

Test Head function ................................................................... 25

Test Media function.................................................................. 25 troubleshooting chart...................................................................................... 24 diagnostics............................................................................ 25 maintenance mode................................................................ 25

U

unload button about....................................................................................... 4

Unmake FMR Tape function.................................................... 26

Update Drive Firmware function.............................................. 25

Use Cleaning Tape LED........................................................... 21

V

vibration ................................................................................... 50

W

warnings ..................................................................................... v weight....................................................................................... 50 write-enabled............................................................................ 18 write-protect about..................................................................................... 20 tape catridges.......................................................................... 6

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