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hp surestore tape library model 20/700 user’s guide
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Manufacturing part number:
313811901 (Rev A)
Edition 1:
Edition 2:
Edition 3:
Edition 4:
Edition 5:
December 1999:
Initial printing.
August 2000:
Revised information for new library firmware and added information for the Web-Based
Library Administrator.
November 2000:
Added information for HP
Ultrium tape drives and cartridges.
October 2001:
Added information for supported drives and media, and customer support information.
January 2002:
General printing. Released manual to coincide with 10/180
User’s Guide .
2 Notice
Edition 6: May 2002:
Revised information for new library firmware.
Warranty
Note See Appendix C for more information about support and service.
HP Product: HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700
Duration of limited warranty: One Year
1. HP warrants HP hardware, accessories, and supplies against defects in materials and workmanship for the period specified above. If
Hewlett-Packard receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, Hewlett-Packard will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective. Replacement products may be either new or like-new.
2. HP warrants that HP software will not fail to execute its programming instructions, for the period specified above, due to defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used. If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, HP will replace software media that does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects.
3. HP does not warrant that the operation of HP products will be uninterrupted or error free. If HP is unable, within a reasonable time, to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted, customer will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of the product.
4. HP products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in performance or may have been subject to incidental use.
5. The warranty period begins on the date of delivery or on the date of installation if installed by
HP. If customer schedules or delays HP installation more than 30 days after delivery, warranty begins on the 31st day from delivery.
6. Warranty does not apply to defects resulting from
(a) improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration, (b) software, interfacing, parts or supplies not supplied by HP, (c) unauthorized modification or misuse, (d) operation outside of the published environmental specifications for the products, or (e) improper site preparation or maintenance.
7. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE
ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO
OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER
WRITTEN OR ORAL, IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
AND HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY,
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
8. HP will be liable for damage to tangible property per incident up to the greater of $300,000 or the actual amount paid for the product that is the subject of the claim, and for damages for bodily injury or death, to the extent that all such damages are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have been directly caused by a defective HP product.
9. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE
REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE
THE CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDIES. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN
NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE
FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING
LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE,
WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR
OTHERWISE.
Updates
For the most current version of this manual and other information regarding your tape library, visit the HP
Customer Care Web site: www.hp.com/go/support
Warranty 3
Typographical conventions and terms
Bold:
[Bold]:
Emphasis:
Menu choices and screens on the library.
Buttons to press on the library.
Draws attention to items within text.
Note
Caution
Notes explain significant concepts or operating instructions.
Cautions call attention to an operating procedure or practice that could damage the product if not correctly performed. Do not proceed until you understand and meet these required conditions.
WARNING Warnings call attention to a procedure or practice that could result in personal injury if not correctly performed. Do not proceed until you fully understand and meet the required conditions.
4 Typographical conventions and terms
In this manual
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Getting started: Describes tape library hardware, operating modes, the Auto Clean features, and the Web-Based Library
Administrator.
Controls and Indicators: Shows the locations of the power switch and operations panel, and describes the functions of the buttons, indicators, and display screens.
Configuration: Describes how to power on and configure the library and drives through the operator panel.
Chapter 4 Library Operation: Describes the procedures for operating the library in automated and manual modes, and explains how to load cartridges through the CAP, power off the library, and manually load and unload tape cartridges.
Appendix A Drives and Media: Describes drive and media specifications, using tape cartridges, and troubleshooting drives and tape cartridges for HP Ultrium LTO,
DLT, and 9840 drive technologies.
Appendix B Library Elements and Diagrams:
Includes maps of all SCSI elements and panel, row, and column locations for library cells.
Appendix C Customer support: Includes support information for the library.
Appendix D Safety and Regulatory
Information: Includes safety, regulatory and certification information for the library.
Glossary Glossary of terms: technical terms used in this manual.
Includes
In this manual 5
6 In this manual
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Typographical conventions and terms 4
Getting Started 13
Web-Based Library Administrator (WBLA) 28
Tape Library Safety Features 28
Controls and Indicators 33
contents
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Chapter 3
FSC (Fault Symptom Code) Logs 43
Library SCSI Interface Configuration 52
Configuration 65
Initializing and Resetting the Library 69
Re-initializing the Library 69
Entering Configuration Data 70
Cleaning Cartridge Warning Count 88
Web-Based Library Administrator (WBLA) 90
Loading Tapes into the Library 91
Library Operation 93
Chapter 4
8
Operating in Automated Mode 94
Monitoring Status Information 94
Cleaning Cartridge Usage Count 101
Library Personality Information 102
Exporting Cleaning Cartridges through the CAP 104
Importing Cleaning Cartridges through the CAP 105
Importing Data Cartridges through the CAP 107
Exporting Data Cartridges through the CAP 112
Running Drive Diagnostic Tests 116
Opening the Library Front Doors 122
Raising and Lowering the Hand-camera Assembly 125
Locating a Cartridge in the Storage Cells 127
Removing a Cartridge from the Hand 127
Loading/Unloading Cartridges Manually 131
Loading a Cartridge into a DLT Drive 131
Unloading a Cartridge from a DLT Drive 135
Loading a Cartridge into an Ultrium Drive 136
Unloading a Cartridge from an Ultrium Drive 138
Loading a Cartridge into a 9840 Drive 139
Unloading a Cartridge from a 9840 Drive 141
Returning the Library to Online Status 142
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Appendix A Drives and Media 143
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Other Precautions 144
HP Ultrium Drives and Tape Cartridges 149
HP Ultrium Drive and Media Specifications 149
Using HP Ultrium Cartridges 152
Maintaining Ultrium Cartridges 152
Write-Protecting Ultrium Cartridges 153
Using Ultrium Cartridge Bar Code Labels 154
Using Ultrium Cleaning Cartridges 157
Troubleshooting HP Ultrium Drives 158
Rewinding/Removing a Stuck Tape 158
LTO-Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM) Issues 160
DLT Drives and Tape Cartridges 161
DLT Drive and Media Specifications 162
Write-Protecting DLT Cartridges 167
Using DLT Cartridge Bar Code Labels 168
Using DLT Cleaning Cartridges 170
Troubleshooting DLT Drives 171
Rewinding/Removing a Stuck Tape 171
9840 Drives and Tape Cartridges 175
9840 Drive and Media Specifications 175
Using 9840 Tape Cartridges 178
Maintaining 9840 Cartridges 179
Write-Protecting 9840 Cartridges 180
Using 9840 Cartridge Bar Code Labels 181
Using 9840 Cleaning Cartridges 181
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Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Troubleshooting 9840 Drives 182
Library Elements and Diagrams 185
Customer Support 191
Information Needed for Support 198
Safety & Regulatory Information 199
Rack Safety and Precautions 199
Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention 201
CISPR 22 and EN55022 Warning 202
Japanese Compliance Statement 203
Taiwan Warning Label Statement 203
Internal Code License Statement 204
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12
Getting Started
1
This chapter describes the hardware components of the library, the cell locations for cartridge tapes, and the two library operating modes (automatic and manual). For software information and drive information, refer to the publications that pertain to these specific topics.
The library is a robotic system that mounts cartridges into a storage cell or into a drive for read/write operations. It also moves cartridges from the cartridge
access port (CAP) to storage cell or from cell to cell. Figure 1 on page 15
through Figure 4 on page 22 show the major components of the library,
described in the following pages.
13
Tape Library Components
The tape library has four major components:
■
■
A robot, which mounts and dismounts cartridges
Storage cells for 228 to 690 cartridges
■
■
A CAP that holds up to 20 cartridges in four magazines, with an optional second CAP that holds the same number of cartridges
Drives, which perform read/write operations
14 Tape Library Components Chapter 1
Figure 1
8
Library Major External Components
1
2
7
6
5
3
4
1
2
Optional expansion frame
Rear door
Drive access door
Right door
Chapter 1
3
4
5
6
Operator Panel
Optional CAP B (shown closed)
7 Standard CAP A (shown open)
8 Left access door
H_65081
Tape Library Components 15
Robot
The robot moves cartridges between storage cells, between cells and tape drives, and between the CAP and cells. The robot consists of the Z-column assembly (vertical motion), the theta mechanism (lateral motion), and the
hand-camera assembly. Figure 2 on page 17 shows these robot components.
The Z-column assembly contains a Z-column and Z-carriage. The Z-column attaches to the floor and ceiling of the tape library. The Z-column can rotate almost 360 degrees to enable access to all the cells in the tape library.
The hand-camera assembly, which is attached to the Z-carriage, grasps and releases cartridges. The Z-carriage moves the hand up and down the Z-column to storage cells, drives, or the CAP.
The camera, which is on the hand, is active only during a library audit. An audit occurs when you:
■ Power-on the tape library.
■
■
Open and close the left access library door.
Make a request from your backup application software to audit the tape library.
During an audit, the camera reads the location and volume serial number
(VOLSER) of each cartridge in the storage cells and reserved cells. Since this information is stored in the library’s memory, the library does not rely on the camera to read cartridge locations or VOLSERs during mount and dismount operations.
16 Tape Library Components Chapter 1
Figure 2 Robot Components
3
2
1
4
1
2
Z-motor
Z-column
Chapter 1
3
4
Hand-camera assembly
Z-carriage
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Tape Library Components 17
Storage Cells
The library contains storage cells for 228 to 690 cartridges, excluding the CAP cells. The number of cells is determined by how many drives are installed and whether the tape library has the standard rear window panel or the expansion frame. The expansion frame provides additional storage cells for 294 cartridges.
Cell Locations
Cartridges are stored in cell arrays that hold six cartridges. Cell arrays are stacked in columns and these columns are arranged in a circle around the robot assembly. Columns can hold up to 42 cartridges.
on page 20 lists tape library storage capacities. Figure 3 on page 21
through
Figure 4 on page 22 show cell locations for the 20/700 tape library
in its various configurations.
Note The following statements apply to cell locations:
1. The library uses array targets for robotic calibration during an Initial
Program Load (IPL).
2. Never put data cartridges in the reserved cells (refer to
21 for more information). If you do not want to store diagnostic and/or
cleaning tapes in these cells, you must leave them empty.
does use the drive and CAP locations to store cartridges.
4. The robot uses the swap cell (the top-most cell in the reserved area) for intransit cartridges, to place a cartridge that is left in the hand-camera assembly when a power failure occurs, or to perform a swap operation.
18 Tape Library Components Chapter 1
Library Capacity
Table 1 on page 20 lists the library storage capacities. Although library
capacity is automatically configured when you bring the library online, check the operator panel to be sure that the capacity information is accurate.
Note HP is transitioning the HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700
(product number A5597A) to allow for a new feature. This feature will make it possible to couple two 20/700 libraries together, allowing tape cartridges to be exchanged between the libraries. As a result, we are transitioning to a new product number, A5597B. Until this feature is available and installed, the display on your library status screen will continue to identify the library as “A5597A”. In the future, if you choose to use this feature, your library will then be identified as “A5597B”.
To determine whether your library is an A5597A or A5597B, refer to the regulatory label on your unit.
Chapter 1 Tape Library Components 19
Table 1
Yes
(Full)
No
(2/3)
No
(1/3)
Tape Library Capacity
Second
Drive
Column
No
Drives Installed
(Maximum)
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Panel 2
Access
10 DLT/Ultrium or
6 9840 + 1 DLT or
1 Ultrium
20 DLT/Ultrium or
12 9840 + 2 DLT or 2 Ultrium
10 DLT/Ultrium or
6 9840 + 1 DLT or
1 Ultrium
20 DLT/Ultrium or
12 9840 + 2 DLT or 2 Ultrium
10 DLT/Ultrium or
6 9840 + 1 DLT or
1 Ultrium
20 DLT/Ultrium or
12 9840 + 2 DLT or 2 Ultrium
Entire
Entire
Entire
Entire
Partial
Partial
Total Data
Cartridge
690
630
396
336
228 l68
12
12
12
12
12
12
The reserved cells are composed of one swap cell and 11 cleaning and/or diagnostic cartridge slots.
They are shown in Figure 5 on page 25
....
20 Tape Library Components Chapter 1
Figure 3 Locating Cartridges - Top View
3
4
2
1
8 7 6 5
C65127
1 1/3 capacity (partial access to Panel 2)
2 2/3 capacity (entire access to Panel 2)
5 Drive column 1 (optional)
6 CAP B (optional)
3 Full capacity (with optional expansion frame) 7 CAP A
4 Drive column 0 8 Panel 12
Chapter 1 Tape Library Components 21
Figure 4 Locating Cartridges - Panels, Cells, Rows
22 Tape Library Components Chapter 1
Table 2 Locating Cartridges - Panels, Cells, Rows (continued from
)
1 228 cartridge cell configuration 4 Optional second CAP
Note: The optional second CAP replaces the front window.
2 396 cartridge cell configuration 5 Optional second drive column
Note: The optional second drive column replaces the 60 shaded cells.
3 Expansion frame
Note: 690 cartridge cell configuration equals 396 cartridge cell configuration plus an expansion frame.
Chapter 1 Tape Library Components 23
Reserved Cells
Figure 5 on page 25 shows the cells reserved for swapping cartridges and for
diagnostic and cleaning cartridges. The top cell is the swap cell, which is reserved for in-transit cartridges. Do not place any cartridges into this cell. You may place any type of cleaning or diagnostic cartridges into the other 11 cells.
Note Loading cleaning cartridges into any of these 11 cells enables
Auto Clean upon the next IPL.
Caution System degradation: Do not insert data cartridges into these reserved cells. The host software will not find these cartridges.
24 Tape Library Components Chapter 1
Figure 5 Reserved Cell Locations
CAP B CAP A
1 Location of reserved cells
2 Swap cell (leave empty)
DRIVE
COLUMN 1
1
2
3
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3 Diagnostic and cleaning cartridges
Chapter 1 Tape Library Components 25
Cartridge Access Port
A cartridge access port (CAP) is the location where you add cartridges to or remove cartridges from a library without interrupting normal cartridge mounts and dismounts by the robot. The library may have an optional, second CAP.
Both CAPs are located on the left front door.
The CAP magazine is designed for easy loading. You can access the magazine by simply pulling down on the magazine handle and adding cartridges. Or, you can remove the magazine by lifting it out, load the cells, and place the magazine back into the CAP. Snap-on cartridge retention covers allow you to keep cartridges in place when transporting magazines.
For detailed procedures, refer to Importing Data Cartridges through the CAP on page 107 and
Drives
Note For drive and media information specific to your drive
technology, refer to Drives and Media on page 143.
The library can contain the following drive types:
■ HP Ultrium
■
■
Digital Linear Tape (DLT) 8000
9840
26 Tape Library Components Chapter 1
The maximum number of DLT or Ultrium drives is 20. The maximum number of
9840 drives is 12.
As an operator, you might have to:
■ Configure a drive in a library; refer to
■
■
Check drive status information; refer to
Manually mount a cartridge to a drive or dismount a cartridge from a drive; refer to
Loading/Unloading Cartridges Manually on page 131.
Note During typical operation (or automated mode), the library’s robotic hand-camera assembly automatically places a cartridge into the drive or removes a cartridge from the drive when a command is sent from the host software.
Chapter 1 Tape Library Components 27
Additional Components
Web-Based Library Administrator (WBLA)
The Web-Based Library Administrator (WBLA) incorporates a web interface to the library. To use this feature, you will need a personal computer attached to the library’s Ethernet port. This enables you to:
■ “View” the library interior and visually check the status of tapes, drives, and CAP
■
■
Initiate diagnostic tests on the library from the personal computer
Make configuration changes or additions
Consult the Web-Based Library Administrator Online Help CD that shipped with your library for more information.
Tape Library Safety Features
Safety features are incorporated into the tape library. If the left access door is opened, an electrical interlock removes power from the robot assembly.
Behind the right front door, covers are placed over the logic card, the AC power supply, and the DC power supply to prevent you from coming into contact with hazardous voltages and sensitive electronics.
Controlling Software
Controlling software, within the client/server, requests tape read and write operations to the drives and robotic move operations for the tape library robotic components. Software determines where the cartridge is located by tracking the VOLSER and cell location during audits, then allocates which drive receives the cartridge. For specific information, refer to your software publications.
28 Additional Components Chapter 1
Library Operating Modes
An operating mode is the manner in which a tape library and the controlling software (also referred to as the customer’s server software) interact. A library can operate in either automated mode or manual mode.
Automated Mode
Automated mode is the normal operating mode of the tape library. The controlling software instructs the robot to move the cartridge among the storage cells, drives, and CAP without operator intervention. Your tasks may include:
■
■
Monitoring the tape library operator display for messages
Importing a cartridge through the CAP
■
■
Exporting a cartridge through the CAP
Replacing a cleaning cartridge
Refer to Library Operation on page 93 for the procedures.
Manual Mode
Manual mode refers to the tape library being inactive. Your tasks may include:
■ Opening the tape library doors
■
■
Moving the robot
Locating a cartridge
■
■
Removing a cartridge from the hand
Mounting a cartridge into a drive
■ Dismounting a cartridge from a drive
Refer to Library Operation on page 93 for the procedures.
Chapter 1 Library Operating Modes 29
Auto Clean Feature
Note
Note
Ensure your backup software supports this feature before enabling.
Drives occasionally need to be cleaned to prevent read/write errors.
The Auto Clean feature is enabled when your tape library is initializing and detects cleaning cartridges in the reserved cells. When a drive requires cleaning while Auto Clean is enabled, the robot will receive a software message telling it to retrieve a cleaning cartridge and place it into the drive.
If Auto Clean is not enabled, you must manually import a cleaning cartridge for the drive that requires cleaning. The Clean Drive request appears on the operator panel’s display.
Refer to
For cleaning cartridge information specific to your drive type, see
Drives and Media on page 135. on page 88 for more information and
procedures.
For cleaning cartridge information specific to your drive
technology, see Drives and Media on page 143.
30 Auto Clean Feature Chapter 1
Accessory Bin
You may use the internal 13U (0.57 m [22.75 in.] x 0.48 m [19 in.]) accessory bin, located in the rack behind the right front door, for additional equipment.
Refer to Rack Safety and Precautions on page 199 for precautions you must
follow before installing equipment in this area.
Power cable space is provided in the cutout area of the rear door.
Note Heat within rack area: Cooling considerations should be made based upon the power dissipation within the rack space, as well as the external library room ambient conditions. Cooling must be provided for moderate power dissipation within the rack space.
Chapter 1 Accessory Bin 31
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Controls and Indicators
2
This chapter describes the functions of the library operator panel, the library power switch, and provides samples of displays you could see on the operator panel display. It also lists tasks you can perform through the use of the operator panel.
33
Operator Panel
The operator panel, recessed into the library’s rack door, contains buttons,
indicators, and a graphic display. Figure 6 on page 36 shows the panel and
Table 3 on page 37 describes each item.
34 Operator Panel Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Use the operator panel to:
■ Monitor current information about the CAPs, configuration, drives, doors, drive cleaning, hardware and software versions, personality, and library status
Help resolve library problems ■
■ If an error occurs, the display shows a fault symptom code (FSC), which you can give to a service representative to help resolve problems. Write down the FSC as soon as it is displayed.
Set library, network, and drive configurations ■
■
■
Rotate the CAPs
Replace drive cleaning cartridges and set cleaning cartridge warning count
■
■
Run library and drive tests
Reset the library (start an initial program load [IPL])
For specific task instructions, refer to Configuration
Operator Panel 35
Figure 6 Operator Panel Display, Controls, and Indicators
1
2
3
LIBRARY
ACTIVE
OPEN
CAP
A
SERVICE
REQUIRED
OPEN
CAP
B
MENU SELECT
RESET
4 5 6 7 8
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11
10
9
36 Operator Panel Chapter 2
Table 3
1 Service Required
Operator Panel Display, Controls, and Indicators (continued from
)
indicator is steadily red when human intervention is required.
7 [RESET] button, located behind the right front door, starts an IPL.
2 Library Active indicator flashes green when the library is operational.
3
4 [CAP A] open button rotates CAP A for you to access the magazines.
5
Open indicator is steadily amber when the
CAP is open for you to import or remove cartridges.
[CAP B] open button rotates CAP B for you to access the magazines.
8
9
10
Arrow down button moves the cursor down the display screen or decrements an underscored value.
[SELECT] button selects an item on a menu; it also saves the currently underscored value and moves the cursor to the next field.
Arrow up button moves the cursor up the display screen; it also increments a value underscored on the screen.
11 Graphic display screen shows current information, FSCs, and allows input from menus.
6 [MENU] button initially places you into the
Main Menu screen; subsequently, it returns you to a previously selected screen.
Chapter 2 Operator Panel 37
Indicators
Buttons
Three indicators provide basic status information: Library Active , Service
Required , and Open
. Refer to Table 3 on page 37 for details about these
indicators.
Note When the Service Required indicator is on, contact your service provider.
Seven buttons are provided on the operator panel: [CAP A] , [CAP B] , [RESET] ,
[MENU] , [SELECT] , and the up and down arrows. The [CAP] and [RESET] buttons let you directly manipulate the library; the remaining four buttons let you manipulate the menus and underscored values on the graphic display.
Refer to
on page 36 and Table 3 on page 37 for the location and a
description of each button.
Note The up arrow, down arrow, [MENU] and [SELECT] buttons manipulate only values that are under operator control. As you scroll down or up a list of selections, the cursor underscores these values. (You cannot manipulate values that do not permit underscoring.)
38 Operator Panel Chapter 2
Display Screens
Screens on the graphic display show current information and allow your input.
Information includes:
■
■
Drive status
CAP and CAP magazine status
■
■
Library status
Library capacity
■
■
Library personality
Library features
■
■
Hardware and software versions
SCSI type (single-ended or differential)
■
■
Cleaning cartridge and Auto Clean status
Ethernet ID
■ Error and FSC information
Note HP is transitioning the HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700
(product number A5597A) to allow for a new feature. This feature will make it possible to couple two 20/700 libraries together, allowing tape cartridges to be exchanged between the libraries. As a result, we are transitioning to a new product number, A5597B. Until this feature is available and installed, the display on your library status screen will continue to identify the library as “A5597A”. In the future, if you choose to use this feature, your library will then be identified as “A5597B”.
To determine whether your library is an A5597A or A5597B, refer to the regulatory label on your unit.
Chapter 2 Operator Panel 39
40 Operator Panel
Except for CAP status and error or FSC information, these values are set through an automatic configuration process that occurs during an IPL.
Values requiring your input are:
■ Cleaning cartridge warning count
■ SCSI drive configuration:
— SCSI ID
■
■
— Bus status (on or off bus)
Network configuration:
— Library name
— IP address
— Subnet mask
— Library gateway
Library configuration information:
— SCSI ID
— Fast Load enable/disable
— Date/time
■ Display screen brightness and contrast
You can also use the menus to run diagnostic tests.
The following pages describe the library’s primary menus. For instructions on
working with specific configuration values, see Operator Panel Entry on page 70.
Chapter 2
Figure 7
Library Status
The Library Status screen is an information-only screen. It is the first screen to appear on the operator panel after an IPL.
Library type and firmware version HP A5597A (CODE VERSION
X.XX.XX)
CAP (A) CLOSED
LIBRARY READY
WEB ENABLED
COLUMN 0
CAP status
Library status
Remote access is available through the
Web-Based Library Administrator
(WBLA)
The status of each drive in a specified drive column
Figure 7 on page 41 shows an example
Library Status screen. (For a list of
drive status messages, see Drive Status on page 98.)
Library Initial Status Screen
HP A5597A(CODE VER X.XX.XX)*
CAP CLOSED
LIBRARY READY
WEB ENABLED
COLUMN 0
00 BUSY
01 BUSY
02 LOADING
03 LOADING
04 EMPTY
05 EMPTY
06 EMPTY
07 ---
08 ---
09 ---
Chapter 2 Operator Panel 41
Figure 8
Note With 3.00 firmware and higher, an asterisk ( * ) may appear on the operator panel display. For example, HP A5597A (Code
3.00.xx)* . The asterisk ( * ) denotes the cleaning cartridge’s life has expired. To determine which cartridge has expired and to eject the expired cartridge, see
Exporting Data Cartridges through the CAP on page 112.
By pressing the [MENU] button from the Library Status screen, you can display the Main Menu
Main Menu Screen
MAIN MENU:
FSC LOG
CAP CONTENTS
DRIVE INFO
CLEANING INFO
DIAGNOSTICS
VERSION INFO
CONFIGURATION
42 Operator Panel Chapter 2
Figure 9
FSC (Fault Symptom Code) Logs
The FSC Logs screen displays the last 20 fault symptom codes (FSCs), the number of occurrences, and the date and time of the last occurrence. The screen may be scrolled (if required) to view all FSCs. For more information,
Reviewing FSC Logs on page 114.
Note Events listed in the log might not be failures. All events are recorded. FSCs are generated for both library and drive errors.
.
FSC Log Screen
3329 03
03/01/2001
3304 09
03/01/2001
30BB 02
03/01/2001
30BA 02
03/01/2001
30B9 02
02/28/2001
30B8 02
02/28/2001
4487 02
02/27/2001
3329 03
DRIVE_00_00
14:46:14
DRIVE_01_00
14:46:14
NONE
14:44:01
NONE
14:44:01
DRIVE_02_00
09:22:23
NONE
08:27:14
NONE
16:52:33
NONE
Chapter 2 Operator Panel 43
Figure 10
CAP Contents
The CAP Contents screen is an information-only screen. It displays either the
VOLSER of a cartridge or status message for each slot in a CAP magazine.
The CAP status screen is shown in Figure 10 on page 44.
Note You must scroll down to view the contents of both CAPs.
CAP Status Screen
CAP A CONTENTS
MAGAZINE 1 CONTENTS
200042
57QF43R
EMPTY
EMPTY
EMPTY
MAGAZINE 2 CONTENTS
EMPTY
EMPTY
EMPTY
EMPTY
EMPTY
44 Operator Panel Chapter 2
Figure 11
Chapter 2
Drive Information
The Drive Information menu is an information-only screen that lists manufacturing and status information about the selected drive (see
VENDOR
TYPE
STATUS
SERIAL NUMBER
INTERFACE TYPE
CODE VERSION
The manufacturer of the drive
The drive model
The drive’s local number and status (see
Status on page 98 for a list of status messages)
The serial number assigned by the drive’s manufacturer
The type of client-to-drive interface (a SCSI interface)
The firmware version of the drive
Note See
Drive Information on page 99 for instructions on how to
access a drive. For information specific to your drive technology, including troubleshooting, see
Drive Information Menu
DRIVE INFORMATION MENU:
VENDOR: HP
TYPE: HP LTO
STATUS: 00 EMPTY
SERIAL NUMBER:
XXXXXXXXXX
INTERFACE TYPE:
SCSI I/F
CODE VERSION
X.XX.XX
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Cleaning Information
The Cleaning Info menu provides information about and control of the library’s cleaning cartridges. It enables you to change the warning count for each type of cleaning cartridge.
Figure 12 on page 47 shows an example of
the Cleaning Info menu:
NUM CLEAN
CARTRIDGES
DLT WARN COUNT
9840 WARN COUNT
HP LTO WARN COUNT
The total number of cleaning cartridges mounted in the reserved cells within the library
The number times you want the DLT cleaning cartridge to be used before the library exports it through the CAP (20 uses)
The number times you want the 9840 cleaning cartridge to be used before the library exports it through the CAP (100 uses)
The number of times you want the Ultrium cleaning cartridge to be used before the library exports it through the CAP (15 uses)
Note: The Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge has a maximum of 50 uses.
EXPORT
CARTRIDGES
IMPORT
CARTRIDGES
A procedure for moving cleaning cartridges from the reserved cells to the CAP
A procedure for moving cleaning cartridges from the CAP to the reserved cells
CLEAN CARTRIDGE INFO A path to an information screen that lists all cleaning cartridges in the library
The Cleaning Info menu lets you change the warning count for each type of cleaning cartridge and import/export cleaning cartridges. It also lets you check the number of times a cleaning cartridge has been used. For
procedures, see Library Operation on page 93.
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Figure 12 Cleaning Information Menu
CLEANING INFO MENU:
NUM CLEAN CARTRIDGES: 00
DLT WARN COUNT: 000
9840 WARN COUNT: 000
HP LTO WARN COUNT: 000
EXPORT CARTRIDGES
IMPORT CARTRIDGES
CLEAN CARTIDGE INFO
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Diagnostic Tests
Note Additional diagnostics are available from HP Library & Tape
Tools (see HP Library & Tape Tools on page 146 for more
information). Also, for troubleshooting information specific to your drive technology, see
All Diagnostic tests except for Clean Drive require the tape library and associated drive to be inactive. The Main Diagnostics Menu (see
Figure 13 on page 49) lets you perform the following tests:
■ DRIVE DIAGNOSTICS:
— CLEAN DRIVE . Enables you to clean tape drives.
— MOUNT . Loads test tapes to a drive.
— DISMOUNT . Unloads test tapes from a drive.
— RUN DRIVE CHECK . Determines that the drive is in working order.
— MOUNT/DISMOUNT LOOP . Loads and unloads test tapes from a drive. You may designate the number of times the tape library goes through the loop.
Note HP does not recommend looping tests excessively.
■ GET-PUT LOOP . Gets a diagnostic tape and returns it to the same location.
You may designate the number of times the tape library goes through the loop.
■ DEMO MODE . Simulates tape library operation.
For more information on using these tests, see
Running Diagnostic Tests on page 115.
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Figure 13
Figure 14
Main Diagnostics Menu
MAIN DIAGNOSTICS MENU:
DRIVE DIAGNOSTICS
GET/PUT LOOP
DEMO MODE
Version Information
The Version Info Menu is an information-only screen (see example in
14 on page 49). It displays the version level of the library’s functional code,
the date the code was completed, and the serial number of the logic card (also referred to as “the MPC card”).
Version Information Menu
VERSION INFO MENU:
HP A5997A
CODE VERSION:
X.XX.XX
CODE BUILT ON:
(MONTH DAY YEAR TIME)
HARDWARE / VERSION
MPC XXXXXXXX
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Figure 15
Configuration Menu
The Main Configuration Menu (see
Figure 15 on page 50) allows you access
to the configuration menus (library, drive, network) and to the panel display controls. You can access screens that let you view the library personality, perform a feature upgrade, and input a password for a Web interface product.
Configuration Menu
CONFIGURATION MENU
LIBRARY CONFIG
DRIVE CONFIG
NETWORK CONFIG
PERSONALITY MODULE
WEB PASSWORD
DISPLAY INFO
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Figure 16
Library Configuration
The Lib Config Menu displays library capacity information and lets you modify the library’s configuration.
The screen displays:
LIB SCSI I/F CONFIG
FAST LOAD
DATE
TIME
AUTO CLEAN
USER CELLS
CAPS
DRIVE COLUMN
EXPANSION FRAME
Library interface identifier
Fast Load feature status (on or off)
Current date
Current time
Is Auto Clean enabled?
Number of data storage cells in the library
Number of CAPs installed
Number of drive columns installed
Is an expansion frame installed?
Figure 16 on page 51 shows an example library configuration screen. From
this menu, you may access editing menus for these library settings. See
Entries on page 70 for procedures and additional information.
Library Configuration Menu
LIB CONFIG MENU:
LIB SCSI I/F CONFIG
FAST LOAD: OFF
DATE: 03/01/2001
TIME: 23:59
AUTO CLEAN: OFF
USER CELLS: 336
CAPS: 2
DRIVE COLUMN: 2
EXPANSION FRAME: NO
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Figure 17
Library SCSI Interface Configuration
The Lib SCSI I/F Config Menu lets you view the library’s SCSI type (differential or single-ended) and access an edit menu for the library’s SCSI ID.
Figure 17 on page 52 shows an example of this menu.
Library SCSI Interface Configuration Menu
LIB SCSI I/F CONFIG MENU:
SCSI ID: 00
SCSI TYPE: SE/LVD
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Figure 18
Drive Configuration
The Drive Config Menu lets you modify each drive’s configuration.
Figure 18 on page 53 shows an example screen. For each drive, the menu displays:
■ Drive position
■
■
Drive type
If the drive path is SCSI, the drive’s SCSI ID and its SCSI bus relationship with the library.
Sub-menus let you change the SCSI ID and configure whether the drive is on the same SCSI bus as the library. For more information, see
Note The cursor position is saved on all screens that list the library’s drives.
The panel displays 16 lines of data per menu. If your library contains more than eight drives, you must use the down arrow button to scroll to drives 08 and above.
Drive Configuration Menu
SET DRIVE SCSI ID MENU:
01 HP LTO ID: 02
VALID RANGE 0 - 15
SCROLL UP TO INCR
SCROLL DOWN TO DECR
SELECT TO SAVE
MENU TO EXIT
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Figure 19
Network Configuration
The Network Config Menu (see
Figure 19 on page 54) lets you modify the
library’s network configuration and view the library’s Ethernet (web interface) address. (At the time of publication, you cannot change the DHCP status.) For
procedures, see Network Entries on page 79.
Network Configuration Menu
NETWORK CONFIG MENU:
LIBRARY NAME:
_
IP ADDRESS:
000.000.000.000
NETWORK GATEWAY:
000.000.000.000
SUBNET MASK:
000.000.000.000
DNS CONFIGURATION
DMN
SVR PRIMARY
SVR SECONDARY
DHCP: DISABLED
ETHERNET ADDRESS:
00:10:4F:00:05:76
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Figure 20
Personality Module
The Personality Module menu lets you view the library’s personality (vendor)
setting. The expanded screen in Figure 20 on page 55 illustrates how you can
check the Personality Module.
Note In the Personality Module menu, “ HORIZON ” refers to web access and indicates whether or not it is enabled.
Personality Module Information
PERSONALITY MODULE INFO:
STATUS:
PRESENT
TYPE:
NORMAL
VERSION:
0
LIBRARY VENDOR ID:
1
LIBRARY VENDOR NAME:
HP
LIBRARY PRODUCT TYPE:
A5597A
HORIZON:
ENABLED
SCSI VENDOR NAME:
HP
SCSI PRODUCT NAME:
A5597A
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Figure 21
Figure 22
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Web Password
The Web Password menu item allows you to view or change your password.
See
Web Password
WEB PASSWORD:
XXXXXXX
USE ARROWS TO CHANGE
EACH LETTER
SELECT TO MOVE RIGHT
SELECT ON SPACE TO
SAVE THE PASSWORD
MENU TO MOVE LEFT
OR TO EXIT
Display Information
The Display Info Menu (see
Figure 22 on page 56) leads to menus that let you
adjust the contrast and backlight on the graphic display screen. For more information, see
Screen Characteristics on page 87.
Display Information Menu
DISPLAY INFO MENU:
CONTRAST: 09
DEFAULT = 16
BACKLIGHT: 128
DEFAULT = 128
RESTORE DEFAULTS
MENU TO EXIT
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Operations Overview
Table 4 on page 58 lists the tasks that you can perform through the operator
panel menus. The right column refers you to another page in this manual for more information. The options from the Main Menu include:
■ FSC LOGS
■
■
CAP CONTENTS
DRIVE INFO
■
■
CLEANING INFO
DIAGNOSTICS
■
■
VERSION INFO
CONFIGURATION
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Understand CAP status messages
Understand library status messages
Understand drive status messages
Review FSC logs
Check CAP magazine
Manage cleaning cartridges
■
■
Import cleaning cartridges through CAP
Export cleaning cartridges to CAP
■
■
■
Check usage count
Check/set warning count
Manually clean a drive
Import data cartridges through CAP ■
■ Export data cartridges through CAP
Run diagnostic tests
■
■
Run get/put loop
Operate in demo mode
■ Run drive mount diagnostics
Check firmware version
Check library personality information
Set configuration
■
■
Set library SCSI ID
Enable/disable Fast Load
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■
■
■
■
Set date and time
Set drive configuration
Set network configuration
Set screen characteristics
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Library Power Switch
Note Be aware that each PDU supplies power to the robotics and half of the drives. When the library has two PDUs (and a drive column with two power cords), each PDU is connected to separate branch AC circuit.
If you are installing multiple drives in the library (and the library is a newer model with two power cords to the drive column), HP recommends that you configure some drives in the upper five slots, and some drives in the lower five slots in the drive column.
With this configuration, if one PDU loses power, some drives and the library robotics will remain operational.
The library power switch is a circuit breaker or breakers behind the right front door of the library.
Figure 23 on page 62 shows the power switch location.
This switch, attached to the AC power distribution unit (PDU), controls the AC power to the library and drive column.
The power switch has two configurations:
■
■
A single breaker on the AC power distribution unit controls the library and a single drive column.
A second breaker, located on the second power distribution unit, powers the second drive column and an optional second library power supply.
Note Your library has two circuit breakers:
The second PDU must be connected to a separate electrical circuit.
If only one breaker is powered off, the second breaker will still be powered on.
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To apply power to the library and drive column, lift the switch or switches.
To remove power from the library and drive column:
■ Make sure all jobs are complete.
■ Push down on the library power switch or switches.
Note
The arrow in Figure 23 on page 62 shows moving the power
switch to the on position.
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Figure 23 Library Power Switch Location
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Tape Drive Power Switches
The tape drives are behind the drive access door, inside the right side door of the library. Each drive has a power switch that controls the power to only that drive.
Figure 24
Note The library’s main power switch controls the AC power to the library and the drive column.
■
■
To remove power from a drive, push the drive switch to the “O” position.
To supply power to a drive, push the drive switch to the “|” position
Drive Power Switch Locations
1
2
1 DLT or Ultrium drive power switch
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2 9840 drive power switch
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Configuration
3
This chapter describes how to configure the library and drives for operation.
Configuration requires you to:
1. Enable Auto Clean (if desired) by installing cleaning cartridges
2. Power on or reset the library
3. Enter library and drive configuration information
4. Send a client command to load library audit information into client memory
After power-on, the library automatically verifies and loads some configuration values, such as drive locations, Auto Clean status, capacity, and drive types.
Before the library is fully operational, however, someone must enter the remaining configuration values.
Typically, your service representative will configure your library during installation, during firmware upgrade, or after drives are added. If you must change the library’s configuration, you may enter the values through the operator panel.
Note You may need to consult with your systems administrator for some information.
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Enabling Auto Clean
Note Ensure your backup software support this feature before installing. For cleaning cartridge information specific to your drive type, see
You will need to clean the drives occasionally to prevent read and write errors.
Enabling the Auto Clean feature allows the library to initiate drive cleaning without your intervention. (A drive is cleaned with a special cleaning cartridge.)
To enable Auto Clean, load valid cleaning cartridges into any of the 11 cells that are reserved for cleaning and diagnostic cartridges. For the locations of these cells, refer to
Note To be valid:
A cleaning cartridge must have “CLN” in its VOLSER label.
9840 cleaning cartridges must also have a “U” on their media
ID labels.
HP Ultrium cartridges have unique bar code labels specific to HP as the drive manufacturer. For more information, see
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The Auto Clean feature is automatically enabled if you load even one cleaning cartridge into the reserved cell area and then reset the library.
For instructions on how to use the CAP to insert cleaning cartridges, see
Importing Cleaning Cartridges through the CAP on page 105. For the
location of the reserved cells, see
To install cleaning cartridges in the reserved cells:
1. Unlock and open the front doors (see
Opening the Library Front Doors on page 122).
2. Verify that the cleaning cartridges are right side up (the VOLSER numbers should be closest to the top edge and facing outward).
Caution Potential static electricity damage to electrical components.
Take precautions against electrostatic discharge by touching gray, unpainted metal (such as the library’s frame) before reaching into the library. Avoid touching any electrical component.
3. Place a cartridge into any of the 11 designated cells.
4. Close and lock the front access door.
Note You may follow this same procedure to load diagnostic cartridges into the reserved cells. (Every diagnostic cartridge has
“DG” as the first two letters of its VOLSER.) However, loading diagnostic cartridges alone does not enable Auto Clean.
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Powering on the Library
Powering on the library supplies power to the library electronics and to the drive column. If you have a second drive column, you must power on both supplies. Powering on also initiates an IPL of the library.
To power on the library, lift the switch (circuit breaker) or switches behind the right front door of the library. If you are not familiar with the location of the switches, refer to
Note If the tape library does not power on, contact your service provider.
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Initializing and Resetting the Library
Powering on the library causes it to initialize components and perform an
Initial Program Load (IPL). During initialization, the library prepares the robot for operation and audits any cartridges in the storage and reserved cells.
During an IPL, the library loads the operating code and automatically verifies some configuration values, such as drive locations and drive types.
Re-initializing the Library
You will have to re-initialize the library in the rare instance when a robotic component malfunctions. Before re-initializing the library, perform any
necessary manual operation tasks (see Manual Operation on page 121).
To re-initialize the library, make sure that all drives are powered on and perform one of these actions:
■ Power off and power on the library (also causes an IPL)
■ Open and close the front door
Resetting the Library
You will have to reset the library when:
■ You are directed to do so by your system administrator or a service representative
■ You have to change the library configuration (for example, when you have to change the library’s SCSI ID)
To reset the library after it is already powered on, make sure that all the drives are powered on and press the [RESET] button on the operator panel.
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Entering Configuration Data
After the IPL is complete, the status screen will appear on the operator panel.
At this point, you must make choices about your library, drives, and network and enter those choices into the library’s memory.
Note You may need to consult with your systems administrator for some information.
You may enter all configuration data through the operator panel. See
Operator Panel Entry (in the following section) for specific instructions. Using
the Web-Based Library Administrator, you also can enter some configuration data through a workstation or a PC that is running a Netscape or Microsoft browser. For more information, access the online help files for the Web-Based
Library Administrator. They are available from the CD-ROM that shipped with your product, or you can download them from www.hp.com/go/support .
Operator Panel Entry
Entering configuration data through the operator panel prepares the library
for operation. For a detailed description of the operator panel, see Operator
Library Entries
Four entries are required for a library—other entries will vary with your options:
■ Library SCSI ID
■
■
Drive Fast Load enable/disable
Date
■ Time
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Note The following procedures assume that you will make all entries during one operator panel entry session. Each item is saved as it is changed, except for the library’s SCSI ID: to save a revised library SCSI ID, you must reset the library by pressing the
[RESET] button.
If the control path for the library is SCSI, you must enter the library’s SCSI ID at the operator panel. Set the library SCSI ID from the Lib SCSI I/F Config menu.
Note The information below explains special circumstances for selecting a SCSI ID (address) for the library:
■ When configuring the library to a Unix-based workstation, HP recommends that you use a dedicated SCSI client host bus adapter (HBA):
— For wide SCSI adapters, you may assign any address from 0 to 14 for the library.
— For narrow SCSI adapters, the range of addresses is 0 to 6.
■
■
If you choose to use the embedded system bus on the SPARC station, select address 6, 5, 2, or 0 for the library; the remaining targets are reserved for
Sun peripherals.
For RISC System/6000 machines, available addresses on the embedded system bus are 6, 5, 3, and 2.
To set the library’s SCSI ID:
1. From the online status screen, press the [MENU] button.
The Main Menu will display.
2. Press the down arrow button until the cursor underscores
CONFIGURATION .
the button.
The main Configuration Menu will appear and the cursor will line up with
LIBRARY CONFIG .
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4. Press the button
.
The Lib Config Menu will appear and the cursor will line up with LIB SCSI
I/F CONFIG .
the button.
The Lib SCSI I/F Config Menu will appear. (This menu also displays the type of SCSI interface: differential or single-ended.)
6. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores SCSI ID .
the button.
The Set Lib SCSI ID Menu will appear.
8. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select the correct ID.
the button to save the changes. (You may press the [MENU] button to abort.)
10. If the library SCSI ID is the only configuration value you wish to set at this time, press the [RESET] button. If you wish to set other configuration values before you reset the library, continue with the next section.
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These two terms are defined as follows:
Fast load on:
Fast load off:
The robot will mount a tape to a drive and then immediately report the move completed.
The robot will mount a tape to a drive and wait at the drive location until the tape is completely loaded before reporting the move completed.
Note Some host software does not support the fast load enabled option.
Enable or disable the Fast Load feature from the Lib Config Menu . To set either feature:
1. At the screen, press the arrow button until the cursor underscores FAST LOAD .
the button.
An editing screen appears.
3. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select either ON or OFF .
the button to save the changes. (You may press the [MENU] button to abort.)
5. If you have already changed the library’s SCSI ID and are planning to exit the main Configuration Menu at this time, you must press the [RESET] button. If you want to set other configuration values, continue with the next section.
If you have not changed the library’s SCSI ID and are not setting other configuration values, press the [MENU] button until you exit all menus.
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Set the date and time from the Lib Config Menu:
1. At the Lib Config Menu screen, press the arrow button until the cursor underscores DATE .
the button.
An editing screen appears.
3. On the editing screen: a. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select a value for each portion (field) of the date.
the button to move right to the next field.
the button to move left to the previous field.
4. When the screen displays your desired setting, press the [SELECT] button from the right-most field to save the changes. You may press the [MENU] button from the left-most field to abort.
5. If you have already changed the library’s SCSI ID and are planning to exit the main Configuration Menu at this time, you must press the [RESET] button. If you wish to set other configuration values, continue with the next section.
6. If you have not changed the library’s SCSI ID and are not setting other configuration values, press the [MENU] button until you exit all menus.
Set the time from the Lib Config Menu . FSC log entries correspond to this time setting:
1. At the screen, press the arrow button until the cursor underscores TIME .
the button.
An editing screen appears.
3. On the editing screen: a. Press the up and down arrows to select a value for each portion (field) of the time.
b. Press [SELECT] button to move right to the next field.
the button to move left to the previous field.
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4. When the screen displays your desired setting, press the [SELECT] button from the right-most field to save the changes. (You may press the [MENU] button from the left-most field to abort.)
5. If you have already changed the library’s SCSI ID and are planning to exit the main Configuration Menu at this time, you must press the [RESET] button. If you wish to set other configuration values, continue with the next section.
6. If you have not changed the library’s SCSI ID and are not setting other configuration values, press the [MENU] button until you exit all menus.
If your library uses the Web-Based Library Administrator, you must set a Web password at the operator panel. For instructions on setting this value, see
Password on page 56 and the Web-Based Library Administrator Online Help
CD that shipped with your library.
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Drive Entries
Note For 9840 drives only:
The drive’s SCSI ID and bus status can be entered from the library’s operator panel if the drive has firmware version 1.24 or higher. Check the drive’s firmware version, by selecting DRIVE
INFO from the Main Menu .
Configuring a 9840 drive might involve more than setting the drive’s SCSI ID and bus status. For more information about 9840 drive configuration options and instructions, refer to the 9840
Tape Drive Service Manual .
Two entries complete the configuration options for each SCSI drive:
■
■
SCSI ID
Bus status (on or off bus)
Note “On Bus” means that the drive is on the same SCSI bus as the library. “Off Bus” means that the drive is not on the same SCSI bus as the library.
Set the drive SCSI IDs and bus status from the drive configuration menu. You can enter both values for each drive at the same time:
1. At the main , press an arrow button until the cursor underscores DRIVE CONFIG . the button.
The screen will list all installed drives, and the cursor will align with the first drive on the list.
An example of the format is:
00 HP LTO ID: 01
ON BUS: ON
The first two digits are the drive’s logical number (the number that the library has assigned the drive). The tape library sets this number during its automatic configuration sequence (at power-on or reset). It is an internal number only and is shown for information only .
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Note The uppermost drive within the column is designated as “0,” the next is “1,” and so forth.
Next to the logical number is the drive type (DLT 8000 in this example). To the right of the drive type is the ID or SCSI address. On the next line is the drive’s bus status.
Ultrium drives will display as:
— HP LTO for Hewlett Packard Ultrium drives
Drive information might also appear on the menu as:
— INVALID if the drive’s SCSI ID is an invalid address
3. Press the arrow buttons to scroll to the drive you wish to change and press the [SELECT] button.
The Set Drive SCSI ID Menu will appear.
Note
Note
The operator panel displays only 16 lines per menu. If the library contains more than eight drives, you must use the down arrow button to scroll to drives 09 and above.
4. Press the up and down arrow buttons to change the ID.
5. Press to save your changes.
A message screen will appear to indicate that the library is saving the new
ID. Then the Drive Config Menu will reappear.
The new SCSI ID for a 9840 drive might not appear right away.
6. Press the arrow down button to get to the drive’s second line of information (the drive’s bus status field).
the button.
The Set Drive SCSI Bus Menu will appear.
8. Press the up and down arrow buttons to change the bus status to ON or
OFF .
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the button to save the changes. (You may press the [MENU] button to abort.)
The drive configuration screen will reappear.
10. Continue these steps until all drives are configured.
11. If you have already changed the library’s SCSI ID and are planning to exit the main Configuration Menu at this time, you must press the [RESET] button. If you wish to set other configuration values, continue with the next section.
12. If you have not changed the library’s SCSI ID and are not setting other configuration values, press the [MENU] button until you exit all menus.
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Network Entries
You may set the library’s network configuration, and view the library’s Ethernet address from the Network Config Menu .
Note You may need to consult with the systems administrator for some information.
The following entries set the library’s network configuration:
■ Library name
■
■
IP address
Network gateway
■
■
Subnet mask
Domain Name Service (DNS) Configuration
Note Domain Name Service (DNS) Configuration: You must enter the
(DNS) configuration only if your Simplified Network
Management Protocol (SNMP) agent is set to collect ("trap") named recipients. If SNMP is set for numbered recipients, no
entries are required (see DNS Configuration on page 85).
You also may view the library’s Ethernet address.
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This is a six-byte address, unique to each library. The address is written into the MPC card at the factory and cannot be changed. An example of an
Ethernet address is 00:10:4f:00:05:01.
To view the Ethernet address:
1. At the , press the arrow down button to line up the cursor with NETWORK CONFIG .
2. Press [SELECT] button.
The Network Config Menu will appear and the library’s Ethernet address appears at the bottom of the screen.
3. If you have already changed the library’s SCSI ID and are planning to exit the main Configuration Menu at this time, you must press the [RESET] button. If you wish to set other configuration values, continue with the next section.
If you have not changed the library’s SCSI ID and are not setting other configuration values, press the [MENU] button until you exit all menus.
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The system administrator might assign the library a name. The name is mapped to the IP address but does not affect operation. To set the library name:
1. At the menu, press an arrow button until the cursor underscores LIBRARY NAME .
the button. An editing screen appears.
3. On the editing screen: a. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select a value for each character (field) in the name.
the button to move right to the next field.
the button to move left to the previous field.
Note Do not enter a library name longer than 30 characters.
4. When the screen displays your desired setting, press the [SELECT] button twice to save the changes. You may press the [MENU] button from the leftmost field to abort.
5. If you have already changed the library’s SCSI ID and are planning to exit the main Configuration Menu at this time, you must press the [RESET] button. If you wish to set other configuration values, continue with the next section.
If you have not changed the library’s SCSI ID and are not setting other configuration values, press the [MENU] button until you exit all menus.
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The system administrator might assign the library an IP address, which makes the library accessible through a network. This is a four-byte address that must be set with information obtained from the system administrator. The value set identifies the library and makes it accessible through a network.
An example of an IP address entry is 192.0.0.1
Note To use the Web-Based Library Administrator, you must set the library’s IP address at the operator panel.
To set the IP address:
1. At the , press an arrow button until the cursor underscores LIBRARY NAME .
2. Press [SELECT] button. An editing screen appears.
3. On the editing screen: a. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select a value for each threedigit field in the address.
Note Do not leave the first field equal to zero (
000
).
the button to move right to the next field.
the button to move left to the previous field.
4. When the screen displays your desired setting, press the [SELECT] button from the right-most field to save the changes. You may press the [MENU] button from the left-most field to abort.
5. If you have already changed the library’s SCSI ID and are planning to exit the main Configuration Menu at this time, you must press the [RESET] button. If you wish to set other configuration values, continue with the next section.
If you have not changed the library’s SCSI ID and are not setting other configuration values, press the [MENU] button until you exit all menus.
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A network gateway in a large network allows devices on one subnet to interface with devices on another subnet (see
Address on page 84). This four-byte address must be specified by the system
administrator.
Note Entering this address is optional. It sets up the gateway connection between subnets, but it is applicable only when such a connection exists and is necessary for library operation.
Consult with your systems administrator for additional information.
To set the network gateway address:
1. At the , press an arrow button until the cursor underscores NETWORK GATEWAY
.
the button.
An editing screen appears.
3. On the editing screen: a. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select a value for each threedigit field in the address.
the button to move right to the next field.
the button to move left to the previous field.
4. Press the button from the right-most field to when the screen displays your desired setting to save the changes. (You may press the
[MENU] button from the left-most field to abort.)
5. If you have already changed the library’s SCSI ID and are planning to exit the main Configuration Menu at this time, you must press the [RESET] button. If you wish to set other configuration values, continue with the next section.
If you have not changed the library’s SCSI ID and are not setting other configuration values, press the [MENU] button until you exit all menus.
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This is a four-byte notation (specified by the system administrator) to resolve routing within your intranet. This address makes the library accessible through a subnet on a large network. An example of a subnet mask entry is
255.255.254.0.
To set the subnet mask address:
1. At the , press an arrow button until the cursor underscores SUBNET MASK
.
the button. An editing screen appears.
3. On the editing screen: a. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select a value for each threedigit field in the address.
the button to move right to the next field.
the button to move left to the previous field.
4. Press the button from the right-most field when the screen displays your desired setting to save the changes. (You may press the
[MENU] button from the left-most field to abort.)
5. If you have already changed the library’s SCSI ID and are planning to exit the main Configuration Menu at this time, you must press the [RESET] button. If you wish to set other configuration values, continue with the next section.
If you have not changed the library’s SCSI ID and are not setting other configuration values, press the [MENU] button until you exit all menus.
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Setting the Domain
Name (DMN) Field
Setting the DNS
Server’s IP Address
Note
Note
You must enter the Domain Name Service (DNS) configuration only if your Simplified Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent is set to collect ("trap") named recipients. If SNMP is set for numbered recipients, no entries are required.
The first entry you must make for the DNS Configuration is the Domain Name
(DMN) field.
1. Press the arrow button until the cursor underscores DMN .
the button. An editing screen appears.
3. On the editing screen: a. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select a value for each letter in the domain server’s name.
the button to move right to the next field.
the button to move left to the previous field.
4. Enter the main server’s name, being sure to append .com
at the end.
5. When the screen displays your desired setting, press the [SELECT] button
(from the right-most field) to save the changes.
You may press the [MENU] button from the left-most field to abort.
The second entry you must make is the primary DNS server’s IP address.
1. Press the arrow button until the cursor underscores SVR Primary .
2. On the editing screen: a. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select a value for each number in the primary domain server’s IP address.
b. Press the [SELECT] button to move right to the next field.
the button to move left to the previous field. Press the
[SELECT] button. An editing screen appears.
3. When the screen displays your desired setting, press the [SELECT] button
(from the right-most field) to save the changes.
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Setting the
Secondary DNS
Server’s IP Address
Note You may press the [MENU] button from the left-most field to abort.
The third entry you may make is the secondary DNS server’s IP address.
Note The secondary DNS server’s IP address is available for sites that have a secondary (or backup) server. If your site does not have a secondary server, this entry is not required.
1. Press the arrow button until the cursor underscores SVR Secondary .
2. On the editing screen: a. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select a value for each number in the secondary domain server’s IP address.
the button to move right to the next field.
c. Press the [MENU] button to move left to the previous field. Press the
[SELECT] button. An editing screen appears.
3. When the screen displays your desired setting, press the [SELECT] button
(from the right-most field) to save the changes.
Note You may press the [MENU] button from the left-most field to abort.
If you are planning to exit the Main Configuration Menu at this time, you must press the [RESET] button. If you wish to set other configuration values, continue with the next section.
If you have not changed the library’s DNS configuration and are not setting other configuration values, press the [MENU] button until you exit all menus.
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Screen Characteristics
You also can change the operator panel’s screen characteristics from the main
Configuration Menu . The screen characteristics are saved in non-volatile memory.
To change the contrast and backlight (or brightness) of the operator panel screens:
1. At the , press an arrow button until the cursor underscores DISPLAY INFO . the button. The Display Info Menu will appear.
3. Press the arrow buttons to line up with the desired screen characteristic:
CONTRAST or BACKLIGHT .
An editing screen will appear.
4. Press the up and down arrow buttons to change the count value.
Note To reset the screen characteristics to the default values, line up the cursor with RESTORE DEFAULTS and press the [SELECT] button.
the button to save the changes. (You may press the [MENU] button to abort.)
6. If you have already changed the library’s SCSI ID and are planning to exit the main Configuration Menu at this time, you must press the [RESET] button. If you try to exit the main configuration menu, a message will appear requesting that you reset the library.
If you have not changed the library’s SCSI ID, you may exit the configuration menu to do other tasks.
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Table 5
Cleaning Cartridge Warning Count
Note For cleaning cartridge information specific to your drive type, see
After a predetermined count, a cleaning cartridge must be replaced.
Note The Auto Clean feature is automatically enabled if you insert even one cleaning cartridge into the reserved cell area and then reset the library.
If the Auto Clean feature is enabled, use the operator panel to set the maximum number of times a cleaning cartridge can be used (see
Cleaning Cartridge Warning Counts
LP LTO Ultrium
LP LTO Ultrium
(universal)
DLT 8000
9840
Recommended Warning Counts
(maximum)
15 uses
50 uses
20 uses
100 uses
Note With 3.00 firmware and higher, an asterisk ( * ) may appear on the operator panel display. For example, HP A5597A (Code
3.00.xx)* . The asterisk ( * ) denotes the cleaning cartridge’s life has expired. To determine which cartridge has expired and to eject the expired cartridge, see
Exporting Data Cartridges
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You set the cleaning cartridge warning count from the main menu screen. To set this number:
1. From the online status screen, press the [MENU] button. The main menu screen will appear.
2. Press the arrow button until the cursor lines up with CLEANING INFO .
the button.
The CLEANING INFO screen will appear. It displays the number of cleaning cartridges in the reserved area at initialization.
4. Press an arrow button until the cursor is at the appropriate drive’s WARN
COUNT .
the button for your choice.
An editing screen will appear. The editing screen will display the current setting for the cartridge warning count. The maximum recommended warning count is shown below the current setting.
6. Press the arrow buttons to change the warning count.
the button to save the changes. (You may press the [MENU] button to abort.)
8. Press the button to return to the library status screen.
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Web-Based Library Administrator (WBLA)
The Web-Based Library Administrator is a web-based interface to the library.
Your service representative should install it for you. Before you can use the
Web-Based Library Administrator to monitor the library or alter the library’s configuration, your service representative must enter two values at the operator panel:
■ The library’s IP address
■ The library’s Web password
For instructions on how best to make these entries, see the documentation included in the Web-Based Library Administrator shipping package. For instructions on using the interface to alter the library’s configuration or monitor library activity, access the online help files for the Web-Based Library
Administrator. They are available from the CD that shipped with your product, or you can access them from www.hp.com/go/support .
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Loading Tapes into the Library
When you are ready to place the library into production, you may load data cartridges inside the library. The most efficient way to load a great quantity of tapes into the library is to manually load them into the cells.
Figure 26 on page 92 illustrate how cartridges are
placed into cells.
Figure 25 Placing Tapes into Array Cells - Ultrium and DLT
1 Ultrium cartridge
2 Ultrium cartridge label
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3 DLT cartridge
4 DLT cartridge label
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Figure 26 Placing Tapes into Array Cells - 9840
2
1
1 9840 cartridge 2 9840 cartridge label
Note Use only cartridges designed for your type of tape drives.
You must first unlock and open the main access door. This procedure is explained in
Opening the Library Front Doors on page 122.
You may also load cartridges into array cells by using the CAP(s). While this method is more time-consuming to fully populate the library, the procedure is explained in
Importing Data Cartridges through the CAP on page 107.
After you have loaded all the cartridges, close and lock the main door. The robot will automatically audit the cartridges and their locations within the library.
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Library Operation
This chapter contains the procedures for operating the library in:
■
■
Automated mode
Manual mode
4
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Operating in Automated Mode
Automated mode is the normal operating mode of the library. When the library is active and the robot is mounting and dismounting cartridges, monitor your operator console and the library operator panel for messages and respond appropriately.
When a tape library is active, you also might need to:
■ Monitor the operator panel for status messages
■
■
Export cleaning cartridges
Import cleaning cartridges
■
■
Import cartridges into the library through CAP
Export cartridges from the tape library through the CAP
■
■
Replace a cleaning cartridge
Manually clean a drive
■
■
Review the FSC log
Run diagnostic tests
The following section describes how to perform these activities.
Monitoring Status Information
You can monitor CAP, library, remote user, and drive status information through the library status screen (see
Figure 27 on page 95). This is the main
screen on the operator panel. It displays after initialization is complete and also when you press the [MENU] button while viewing the Main Menu .
You also can monitor drive information, CAP magazine status, the cleaning cartridge usage count, and the library’s “personality” information through operator panel menus.
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Figure 27 Example Library Status Screen
HP A5597A(CODE VER X.XX.XX)
CAP A CLOSED
LIBRARY READY
WEB ENABLED
COLUMN 0
00 EMPTY
01 EMPTY
02 EMPTY
03 EMPTY
04 EMPTY
05 LOADED
06 LOADED
07 EMPTY
08 EMPTY
--
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Table 6
CAP Status
The first line of status information on the library status screen indicates the condition of the CAP.
Table 6 on page 96 explains the messages that might
appear on this line.
CAP Status Messages
OPEN
CLOSED
CLOSED (LOCKED)
TRANSITION
UNKNOWN
The CAP door is currently open. (The Open indicator light also is on.) You may insert cartridges or remove the CAP magazines. But you cannot view the CAP magazine contents through the operator panel menus.
The CAP door is currently closed.
The CAP door is currently closed and locked.
Before you can open the CAP door, you must issue a command from your system console.
The CAP door has stalled while attempting to open.
The library does not recognize the current state of the CAP door.
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Library Status
Library Status Messages
LIB MAIN DOOR OPEN
LIB INIT REQUIRED
LIBRARY NOT READY
LIBRARY READY
LIB MAINTENANCE MODE
INTERVENTION REQUIRED
LIB UNKNOWN STATE
The library’s front door is open. When you close it, the library will reset
(initialize).
The library requires initialization. You must press the [RESET] button.
The library is not available to perform operator-requested actions. Some status information might be available through the network interfaces.
The library has completed initialization and is ready to perform requested actions.
The library is offline because it is performing diagnostic tests.
The library is experiencing a problem.
You should note the FSC (if the library has issued one) and call your service representative.
The library does not recognize its current state. You should note the FSC (if the library has issued one) and call your service representative.
Web Status
Following the library status line is a message indicating that the Web-Based
Library Administrator (WBLA) is enabled. For more information on the WBLA, see
Web-Based Library Administrator (WBLA) on page 28.
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Table 8
Drive Status
Table 8 on page 98 summarizes drive status messages that might appear on
the library status screen:
Drive Status Messages
INIT REQUIRED
NOT CONNECTED
NOT FUNCTIONAL
NOT LOADABLE
You must initialize this drive.
This drive is not connected to a SCSI bus.
UNKNOWN DRIVE The library does not recognize the type of drive in this location.
NOT COMMUNICATE This drive is not communicating with the client or the drive power is off.
This drive is not operating properly.
The library cannot load a cartridge into this drive.
EMPTY
CARTRIDGE IN
CLEAN NEEDED
CLEAN FAILED
LOADING
REWOUND
UNLOADING
LOADED
REWINDING
BUSY
CLEANING
This drive does not have a tape loaded.
The drive contains a cartridge, but the cartridge is not loaded into the drive.
This drive requires cleaning.
The attempt to clean this drive failed.
The library is mounting a cartridge to this drive.
The cartridge in this drive has been rewound.
The library is dismounting a cartridge from this drive.
The library has loaded a cartridge into this drive.
The cartridge in this drive is being rewound.
This drive is performing a read or write operation.
The drive is being cleaned.
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Note The operator panel displays only 16 lines per screen. If the library contains more than eight drives, you must use the down arrow button to scroll to Drives 08 and above.
Drive Information
To view details about an installed drive, including its serial number and firmware version:
1. Press the [MENU] button to display the Main Menu.
2. If necessary, press an arrow button until the cursor lines up with DRIVE
INFO . the button.
A list of all installed drives will appear.
4. Use the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores the desired drive.
the button.
The Drive Information Menu will appear (see
screen lists the manufacturer, model, status, serial number, interface type,
and firmware version of the selected drive. See Table 8 on page 98 for a
list of drive status messages.
CAP Magazine Status
To check the status of a CAP magazine and its contents:
1. Press the button to display the Main Menu .
2. If necessary, press an arrow button until the cursor lines up with CAP
CONTENTS .
the button.
The CAP Contents menu will appear. The screen lists the VOLSER of each cartridge in an installed magazine or it lists a status message. See
Table 9 on page 100 for the status messages that appear on this list.
Note Each CAP has four magazines, numbered one through four, from the top location to the bottom.
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Table 9
Table 10
CAP Magazine Slot Status Messages
EMPTY
UNKNOWN
UNREADABLE
This magazine slot does not contain a cartridge.
This magazine slot contains a cartridge, but the library has not yet performed the necessary audit to identify the cartridge.
This magazine slot contains a cartridge, but the camera could not read the cartridge’s VOLSER label.
CAP States
When exporting or importing cartridges through the CAPs, the following CAP states may be displayed:
CAP States
CAP A (B) Open
CAP A (B) Closed
CAP A (B) Transition
CAP A (B) Unknown
Specified CAP is open for exporting or importing of cartridges
Specified CAP is closed and locked
Specified CAP is stalled during an open or close transition. This message indicates a problem and an error is posted to the FSC log.
The specified CAP is in an unknown state.
Consult the FSC logs.
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Cleaning Cartridge Usage Count
This procedure assumes that you have loaded cleaning cartridges into the reserved cells and have subsequently reset the library. (Taking these steps enables the Auto Clean function.) You then can check the usage count of cleaning cartridges in the reserved cells or in both the reserved cells and the
CAP.
To check the number of times that the cleaning cartridges have been used since they were loaded into the reserved cells in the library:
1. Press the button to return to the Main Menu .
2. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores CLEANING INFO .
the button.
The panel displays the Cleaning Info menu (see
4. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores EXPORT CARTRIDGE
.
the button.
The Export Clean Cartridges screen appears, which lists all reserved cell cleaning cartridges by domain (or drive type), VOLSER, and usage count.
Note If the usage count for a cleaning cartridge has exceeded its warning count, the export screen will display EXPIRED . You must remove this cartridge from the library.
the button to exit the Export Clean Cartridges screen.
To check the usage count of all cleaning cartridges (those in the reserved cells and those in the CAP):
1. Press the button to return to the Main Menu .
2. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores CLEANING INFO .
the button.
The panel displays the Cleaning Info menu (see
4. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores CLEAN CARTRIDGE
INFO
.
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Note the button.
The Clean Cartridges screen appears, which lists all installed cleaning cartridges by domain (or drive type), VOLSER, and usage count.
If the usage count for a cleaning cartridge has exceeded its warning count, the export screen will display EXPIRED . You must remove this cartridge from the library.
the button to exit the Clean Cartridges screen.
Library Personality Information
Viewing library personality information lets you determine the library’s vendor and whether the personality module for the Web-Based Library Administrator is present and enabled.
To view the library’s personality information:
1. Press the button to return to the Main Menu .
2. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores CONFIGURATION .
3. Press [SELECT] button.
The panel displays the main Configuration Menu .
4. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores PERSONALITY
MODULE.
5. Press [SELECT] button.
The panel displays the Personality Module Info screen.
6. Press the down arrow to view a second screen of information.
7. To exit the Personality Module Info screen, press the [MENU] button.
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The following status messages might appear on the Personality Module Info screen:
Personality Module Status/Info Screen
Status
Type
NOT PRESENT
NORMAL
No personality module is attached to the logic card.
Note: The personality module is not needed to enable
WBLA.
The factory-installed personality and vendor information are in effect.
VERSION The version number for the personality module. If a personality module is not present, this is the version of the vendor information (factory set at “ 0 ”).
LIBRARY VENDOR ID The identity number for the library vendor (factory set at “ 1 ”).
LIBRARY VENDOR
NAME
The name of the library vendor (factory set as “ HP ”).
LIBRARY PRODUCT
NAME
If TYPE is NORMAL , this is the product name assigned by the library vendor (factory set as “ A5597A ”).
SCSI VENDOR NAME The library vendor name reported on the SCSI interface
(factory set as “ HP ”).
SCSI PRODUCT NAME The library product name reported on the SCSI interface
(factory set as “ A5597A ”).
Horizon ENABLED The Web-Based Library Administrator product is enabled.
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Exporting Cleaning Cartridges through the CAP
Note This procedure assumes that you have enabled the Auto Clean function by:
■
■
Loading cleaning cartridges into the reserved cells
Resetting the library once the cleaning cartridges are loaded.
When one or more cleaning cartridges have expired, you can export them from the reserved cells to the CAP. To do export them:
1. Press the [MENU] button to return to the Main Menu .
2. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores CLEANING INFO .
the button.
The panel displays the Cleaning Info menu (see
4. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores EXPORT CARTRIDGE
.
5. Press [SELECT] button.
The Export Clean Cartridges screen appears, which lists all reserved cell cleaning cartridges by domain (or drive type), VOLSER, and usage count.
6. Select the cleaning cartridges you want to export by: a. Moving the cursor to the desired cartridge entry on the list the button.
A selected cleaning cartridge is then highlighted (in reverse video) c. Repeating Steps a and b until you have selected all the cartridges you want to export.
the button to export the cartridges.
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Importing Cleaning Cartridges through the CAP
Note This procedure assumes that you have enabled the Auto Clean function by:
■
■
Loading cleaning cartridges into the reserved cells
Resetting the library once the cleaning cartridges are loaded
When you want to import cleaning cartridges through the CAP into the reserved cells:
1. Press the button on the operator panel to open the CAP.
The Open indicator will light.
Caution Possible halt to operation or damage to components.
You must enter the cartridges properly, or else you might damage the robot or the drive or cause the library to stop operating. Use only cartridges designed for your type of drives.
2. Load cartridges into the magazine.
You can do this one of two ways: a. Pull out and down on the magazine handle.
b. Remove the magazine by lifting it out (see
Note You can use the snap-on retention cartridge cover to keep cartridges in place when carrying the magazine. Remove the clear cover from the back of the magazine by lifting the side edge. To protect the cartridges, place the slots on one edge of the cover into the grooves on the side of the magazine’s top panel and snap the other edge into place.
3. Enter the cartridges into the magazine so that they lie flat, with the
VOLSER label facing toward you, the customer label facing down, and the reel facing away from you. (See
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Caution Possible damage to the hand assembly.
Remove the magazine’s retention cover before loading the magazine into the CAP.
4. Return the magazine to its closed position.
the button on the operator panel to close the CAP.
the button to return the display to the Main Menu .
7. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores CLEANING INFO .
8. Press the button.
The panel displays the Cleaning Info menu (see
9. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores IMPORT CARTRIDGE
.
10. Press the [SELECT] button.
The Import Clean Cartridges screen appears, which lists all reserved cell cleaning cartridges by domain (or drive type), and VOLSER.
11. Select the cleaning cartridges you want to import by: a. Moving the cursor to the desired cartridge entry on the list b. Pressing [SELECT] button. A selected cleaning cartridge is then highlighted (in reverse video) c. Repeating Steps a and b until you have selected all the cartridges you want to import
Note There is no “undo” available on this menu.
If you select a cartridge by mistake, you must exit the menu by pressing the
[MENU] button. Then you must start again at Step 10.
12. Press the [SELECT] button to import the cartridges.
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Importing Data Cartridges through the CAP
To open the CAP and import data cartridges:
1. Press the or [CAP B] button on the operator panel to open the
CAP.
The indicator will light.
Caution Possible halt to operation or damage to components.
You must enter the cartridges properly or you might damage the robot or the drive, or cause the library to stop operating. Use only cartridges designed for your type of drives.
Refer to
Figure 30 on page 110 while performing
the following steps.
2. Load cartridges into the magazine by lifting up, then pulling out and down on the magazine handle to gain access to the slots. If desired, you can also remove the magazine from the CAP by lifting it out (see
Note You can use the snap-on retention cartridge cover to keep cartridges in place when carrying the magazine. Remove the clear cover from the back of the magazine by lifting the side edge. To protect the cartridges, place the slots on one edge of the cover into the grooves on the side of the magazine’s top panel and snap the other edge into place.
3. Enter the cartridges into the magazine so that they lie flat, with the bar code up and the reel facing away from you.
Caution Remove the retention cover before loading the magazine into the
CAP.
4. Return the magazine to its closed position.
CAP.
the or [CAP B] button on the operator panel to close the
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Figure 28
Note HP strongly advises that you do not enter unlabeled cartridges.
Your client software determines what happens when you enter a cartridge with an unreadable label. Under ordinary conditions, the camera on the hand audits the CAP and recognizes that a cartridge is present, but the hand does not move it. You must remove the cartridge from the CAP.
In this situation, your software might direct the library to stop operating. Some software might prompt you to type in a label number when no VOLSER is read. Typing in a label number might cause a problem later during an audit because the camera still will not be able to read the unreadable VOLSER on the cartridge.
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Figure 30 Entering 9840 Cartridges into the CAP Magazine
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Figure 31 Entering Ultrium Cartridges into the CAP Magazine
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Exporting Data Cartridges through the CAP
To export data cartridges through the CAP:
1. Press the or [CAP B] button on the operator panel to open the
CAP.
2. Remove or pull down the magazine and remove the cartridges and store them outside the tape library.
3. Repeat these steps until you have removed all the required cartridges.
4. Press the [CAP] button to close the CAP
5. Refer to your console and your software documentation for further instructions.
Manually Cleaning a Drive
If you have not enabled the Auto Clean function on the library, then the library status screen will display CLEAN NEEDED whenever a drive requires cleaning.
To manually clean this drive:
1. Press the button on the operator panel to open the CAP.
2. Insert the required cleaning cartridge into the CAP.
the button to close the CAP.
4. Press the button until the Main Menu displays.
5. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores DIAGNOSTICS .
the button.
The panel displays the Main Diagnostics Menu (see
7. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores DRIVE
DIAGNOSTICS.
8. Press the button.
The screen will display a list of all installed drives.
9. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the desired drive.
10. Press the [SELECT] button.
The Diagnostics Drive Menu appears.
11. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores CLEAN DRIVE .
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12. Press the [SELECT] button.
A message screen will appear to inform you that the drive will be cleaned at the next opportunity.
When cleaning is completed, the robot will return the cleaning cartridge to the CAP.
If you want to clean another drive (of the same type), press the [MENU] button to return to the list of drives, and repeat Steps 10 through 13.
13. When drive cleaning is completed, press the [CAP] button to open the
CAP.
14. Remove the cleaning cartridge and make a record of how many times it has been used.
15. Press the [CAP] button to close the CAP.
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Reviewing FSC Logs
A service representative might ask you to review the library’s fault symptom code (FSC) log so that you can better analyze library-related problems. The
FSC log records significant events and errors that the library has experienced during operation.
To review the FSC log:
1. Press the [MENU] button until the Main Menu displays.
2. If necessary, press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores FSC LOG .
the button.
The panel displays the FSC logs screen (see Figure 9 on page 43).
4. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the log.
Here is a sample entry on the FSC logs screen, followed by an explanation of the entries:
3329 03 NONE
03/01/2001 14:46:14
3329
03
NONE
03/01/2001
14:46:14
This four-character code is the FSC.
This value indicates the number of times this FSC has occurred.
This message indicates which, if any, mechanical device was involved.
These digits indicate the date the FSC occurred. The fields from left to right are month, day, and year.
These digits indicate the time the FSC occurred. The fields from left to right are hour, minutes, and seconds.
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Running Diagnostic Tests
Table 12
Note Diagnostics are also available from HP Library & Tape Tools (see
HP Library & Tape Tools on page 146). For additional
troubleshooting procedures specific to your drive technology, see
Diagnostic tests let you exercise certain aspects of the library’s operation. Tests are listed in
20/700 Library Drive Diagnostic Tests
CLEAN DRIVE This function is not a test. It moves a specified cleaning cartridge from the CAP to a drive and initiates drive cleaning. When cleaning is completed, it will return the cleaning cartridge to the CAP. This routine does not require the library to be inactive.
MOUNT
DISMOUNT
Mounts a diagnostic tape to the selected drive.
Dismounts a diagnostic tape from the selected drive.
RUN DRIVE CHECK Determines whether the specific drive is functioning.
This test applies to DLT 8000 and 9840 drives only.
MOUNT/
DISMOUNT LOOP
Mounts and dismounts a diagnostic tape on the selected drive.
Note: 9840 drives must have firmware version 1.28 or higher.
Caution Potential system problem: Diagnostic tests should be performed only by trained personnel. Before performing the diagnostic tests, be sure that the library and drives are inactive.
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Running Drive Diagnostic Tests
To run a diagnostic test on a drive:
1. Ensure the library is not in use.
the button until the Main Menu displays.
3. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores DIAGNOSTICS .
4. Press the [SELECT] button.
The panel displays the Main Diagnostics Menu .
5. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores DRIVE DIAGNOSTICS .
6. Press [SELECT] button.
The screen will display a list of installed drives.
7. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the desired drive.
8. Press the [SELECT] button.
The Diagnostics Drive Menu appears.
9. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores the desired test. For a
description of the available tests, see Table 12 on page 115.
10. Press the [SELECT] button.
If you selected MOUNT/DISMOUNT LOOP , an editing screen will appear: a. Use the arrow buttons to enter the desired value. (The up arrow button increases the value; the down arrow button decreases the value.) the button.
11. You will be prompted to confirm that you want the library in Maintenance
Mode (offline) before beginning the test ( ARE YOU SURE?
). Confirm this by pressing the [SELECT] button. (You may press the [MENU] button to abort.)
12. Wait until the test is completed; the screen will display a message that either the test completed successfully or, if a problem occurred, the screen will display an error message and, in some cases, an FSC code.
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Running a Get-Put Loop
During a Get-Put loop, the hand loads and unloads a cartridge from a storage cell. This tests the functionality of the hand assembly.
To run a Get-Put loop:
1. Ensure the library and drives are not in use.
2. Press [MENU] button until the Main Menu displays.
3. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores DIAGNOSTICS .
4. Press the [SELECT] button.
The panel displays the Main Diagnostics Menu .
5. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores GET PUT LOOP .
the button.
The Get-Put Mode screen will appear.
7. You will be prompted to confirm that you want the library in Maintenance
Mode (offline) before beginning the test ( ARE YOU SURE?
). Confirm this by pressing the [SELECT] button. You may press the [MENU] button to abort.
8. Wait until the test is completed; the screen will display TEST COMPLETE or, if a problem occurred, an FSC code.
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Operating in Demo Mode
With the library in Demo Mode (demonstration mode), the hand takes a data cartridge from a storage cell, moves the cartridge, and places the cartridge back into a different storage cell.
Caution Audit update required : If DEMO MODE is interrupted, Get-Put
Loop operations will become disrupted, and cartridges may not be returned to their original locations. When DEMO MODE completes, you must IPL to re-audit the library, and your backup software applications . You must then notify the customer to update the host cartridge database.
To operate in Demo Mode:
1. Ensure the library and drives are not in use.
2. Press [MENU] button until the Main Menu displays.
3. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores DIAGNOSTICS .
4. Press the button.
The panel displays the Main Diagnostics menu .
5. Press the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores DEMO MODE .
the button.
The Demo Mode menu appears.
7. Use the arrow buttons to enter the desired number of loops. The up arrow button increases the value by 100; the down arrow button decreases the value by 100.
Note HP does not recommend looping tests excessively.
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8. Press the button.
9. You will be prompted to confirm that you want the library in Maintenance
Mode (offline) before beginning the test ( ARE YOU SURE?
). Confirm this by pressing the [SELECT] button. (You may press the [MENU] button to abort.)
10. Wait until the test completes. The screen will display TEST COMPLETE or, if a problem occurred, an FSC code.
11. Press the [RESET] button to reset the library.
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Powering off the Library
To power off the library:
1. Ensure that the library and drives are not in use.
2. Press down on the switch or switches (circuit breakers) behind the right front door of the tape library.
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Manual Operation
The following section describes operations you can perform manually when the tape library is not in use.
When the library is inactive, you might have to:
■ Open the front door
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Move the robot
Locate a cartridge in the storage cells
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Remove a cartridge from the hand
Mount a cartridge in a drive
■ Dismount a cartridge from a drive
Before starting any of these tasks, you must take precautions against electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Caution Potential static electricity damage to electrical components: Take precaution against potential ESD damage by touching unpainted metal on the library frame before reaching into the library or touching any drives. Avoid touching any electrical components.
After you have opened a library door:
1. With your finger, touch a gray, unpainted metal surface, such as the library frame just inside the front door.
2. Keep your body movement to a minimum as you touch the drives or library components.
Note Antistatic wrist straps with clip-on ends are commercially available.
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Opening the Library Front Doors
You must open the front doors to perform manual operations. Refer to
32 on page 123 as you perform this procedure.
1. Make sure all jobs have ended and that the tape library is offline.
2. Open the tape library right front door by pulling on the left side of the door.
3. Open the tape library left front door by using a latch key to unlock both locks. Turn the key counter clockwise to unlock them, then pull open the door.
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Figure 32 Opening the Access Doors
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Moving the Robot
After you open the tape library doors, you might need to move the robot to make it easier to access the cartridges or the drives.
Read and observe the following caution before you attempt to move any portion of the robot.
Caution Potential equipment damage: To prevent damaging the hand or
Z-carriage, make sure the reach mechanism on the hand is fully retracted before moving any part of the robot. Push the gripper mechanism into the retracted position. If the tape library goes offline due to a power failure, the reach mechanism might be extended into a storage cell or drive. If the robot is rotated when this condition exists, the hand could be damaged.
Move the Z-column and Z-carriage only as shown in Figure 33 on page 125 and
Take precaution against potential ESD damage by touching gray, unpainted metal on the library frame before reaching into the library. Avoid touching any electrical components.
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Figure 33
Raising and Lowering the Hand-camera Assembly
If you need to raise or lower the hand, slowly and carefully move it by placing your fingers on the hand-camera assembly as shown in
Raising and Lowering the Hand-camera Assembly
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Figure 34
Rotating the Z-column
If you need to rotate the Z-column, grasp it and carefully rotate it, as shown in
The Z-column does not rotate a full 360 degrees. If the column meets resistance and stops before reaching the desired position, it has contacted a stopping mechanism. Do not force it. Rather, rotate the column in the opposite direction.
Rotating the Z-column
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Locating a Cartridge in the Storage Cells
Figure 4 on page 22 show the locations of the
panels, rows, and columns of the cartridge storage cells in the library. The decal at the top of each column also provides location information. To remove a cartridge from a storage cell, slide out the cartridge.
Removing a Cartridge from the Hand
If the library loses power or goes offline, a cartridge might be left in the hand.
You can remove it from the hand and manually mount it into a drive for a read/write operation.
Caution Possible equipment damage: Follow the procedures described in
Moving the Robot on page 124. Failing to do so could damage
the hand.
Make sure you do not touch any electronic components on the hand assembly. The components could easily be damaged.
To remove a cartridge from the hand:
1. Rotate the Z-column; move the hand until it is facing the front door.
2. Push on the back of the reach mechanism (as shown in Figure 35 on page
128) until the gripper is extended to its full position.
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Figure 35 Extending the Gripper
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3. Hold the solenoid on top of the reach mechanism with one hand and grasp the cartridge with the other. Rotate the solenoid switch clockwise
until the cartridge is released from the gripper, as shown in Figure 36 on page 129.
Caution Potential equipment damage: Make sure the gripper mechanism is fully retracted. If it is left extended and you turn the robot, the gripper mechanism will strike a storage cell. If it is left extended and the hand is facing the tape library door when it is closed, the door will strike the gripper mechanism.
4. Push the gripper mechanism back into the hand until the mechanism is fully retracted.
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Loading/Unloading Cartridges Manually
When the library is offline, you can—after taking adequate precautions—load a cartridge into a drive or unload a cartridge from a drive. The following pages provide manual load and unload procedures for DLT, Ultrium, and
9840 drives.
Note If you manually load any cartridges into a drive, you should manually unload them from the drive when the drive’s operation is finished. Place them into a cell or remove them from the library.
Loading a Cartridge into a DLT Drive
DLT drives contain load handle mechanisms to assist the drive in loading cartridges. The load lever can be seen on the front of these drives. Follow the directions below to manually load a DLT drive.
Caution Potential equipment damage: Before you load a cartridge into the drive, you must make sure power is on and the Operate
Handle indicator is steadily on (not flashing).
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To load a cartridge into a DLT drive:
1. Open the tape library right front door by pulling on the left side of the door.
2. Open the library left front door by using a latch key to unlock both locks.
See Figure 32 on page 123. Turn the key counter clockwise to unlock
them, then pull open the door.
3. Locate the cartridge (see Locating a Cartridge in the Storage Cells on page 127).
4. Make sure the DLT handle is up (see Figure 37 on page 133) and the
Operate Handle indicator is steadily on.
Note If the handle is in the down position, wait for the Operate
Handle indicator to remain on steadily before moving it to the up position (see
Figure 37 on page 133). If the
Operate Handle indicator is flashing while the handle is up, move the handle to the down position and wait for the Operate Handle indicator to remain on steadily. Then move the handle to the up position.
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Figure 37 DLT Drive with Load Handle
1 2
5
4
3
3
4
1
2
Cartridge hook (up)
Hub (up)
Handle (down)
Operate handle indicator
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4 7
5
6
7
Cartridge hook (down)
Hub (down)
Handle (up)
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Figure 38
Caution Potential equipment damage: You must insert the cartridge properly or you will damage the drive. Use only DLT cartridges for DLT drives. Make sure the cartridge has a readable VOLSER label.
5. Hold the cartridge so that the VOLSER label is facing you and the write protect switch is on the right side of the cartridge, as shown in
6. Insert the cartridge into the drive and push the cartridge into the back of the drive until it is firmly seated.
7. Lower the drive handle.
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Unloading a Cartridge from a DLT Drive
To unload a cartridge from a DLT drive:
1. Ensure the drive is not in use.
2. Open the tape library right front door by pulling on the left side of the door.
3. Open the library left front door by using a latch key to unlock both locks.
See
Figure 32 on page 123. Turn the key counter clockwise to unlock
them, then pull open the door.
4. Locate the desired drive.
5.
Press the
[Unload]
button on the drive.
6. Wait (about 12 seconds) for the Operate Handle indicator to remain steadily on.
Caution Potential tape or equipment damage: Wait five seconds before pulling the cartridge out of the drive. Immediately removing the cartridge may damage the cartridge or drive leaders.
7. Raise the handle. The cartridge will eject about 4 cm (0.5 in.).
8. Gently pull the cartridge from the drive.
Note If the cartridge does not come out of the drive, remount the cartridge and return to Step 5.
the outside the tape library.
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Loading a Cartridge into an Ultrium Drive
To load a cartridge into a Ultrium drive:
1. Ensure that the drive is not in use.
Caution Possible equipment problem: You must open the library’s front door before attempting to manually mount a cartridge to an
Ultrium drive. A unique communication between the library and drive prepares the drive for manual operation.
2. Open the tape library right front door by pulling on the left side of the door.
3. Open the library left front door by using a latch key to unlock both locks.
See Figure 32 on page 123. Turn the key counter clockwise to unlock
them, then pull open the door.
4. Locate the cartridge (see Locating a Cartridge in the Storage Cells on page 127).
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Figure 39
5. Insert the cartridge into the Ultrium drive using the direction shown in
Loading a Cartridge into an Ultrium Drive
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Unloading a Cartridge from an Ultrium Drive
To unload a cartridge from an Ultrium drive:
1. Ensure that the drive is not in use.
2. Open the tape library right front door by pulling on the left side of the door.
3. Open the tape library left front door by using a latch key to unlock both
locks. See Figure 32 on page 123. (Turn the key counter clockwise to
unlock them, then pull open the door.)
4.
Press the
[Unload] button on the front panel of the drive
.
One of the following conditions can occur:
— After the tape rewinds, the cartridge ejects from the drive. Remove the cartridge from the drive.
— The cartridge fails to eject after the tape rewinds. Hold the [Unload] button for 10 to 15 seconds to try to force an eject from the drive. If not successful, contact your service representative.
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Loading a Cartridge into a 9840 Drive
To load a cartridge in a 9840 drive:
1. Ensure that the drive is not in use.
2. Open the tape library right front door by pulling on the left side of the door.
3. Open the library left front door by using a latch key to unlock both locks.
See
Figure 32 on page 123. Turn the key counter clockwise to unlock
them, then pull open the door.
4. Locate the cartridge (see Locating a Cartridge in the Storage Cells on page 127).
5. Insert the cartridge into the 9840 drive using the direction shown in Figure
6. Wait for one of the following messages to display on the drive’s front panel and take the appropriate action, if necessary:
— The Ready F (File Protected) message displays when a write-protected cartridge loads successfully.
— The Ready U (File Unprotected) message displays when a cartridge that is not write-protected loads successfully.
— The Ready A (VolSafe-enabled) message displays when a writeenabled VolSafe cartridge loads successfully.
— The NTReady message displays when the tape in the cartridge has lost tension. Follow the instructions outlined in the 9840 Tape Drive
User’s Reference Manual to correct this condition.
— The LOADxxxx message displays when the cartridge unsuccessfully loads, where the xxxx is a fault symptom code. Follow the instructions outlined in the 9840 Tape Drive User’s Reference Manual to correct this condition.
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Figure 40 Loading a Cartridge into the 9840 Drive
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Unloading a Cartridge from a 9840 Drive
To unload a cartridge from a 9840 drive:
1. Ensure that the drive is not in use.
2. Open the tape library right front door by pulling on the left side of the door.
3. Open the tape library left front door by using a latch key to unlock both
locks. See Figure 32 on page 123. (Turn the key counter clockwise to
unlock them, then pull open the door.)
4. Press the switch on the front panel of the drive.
One of the following conditions can occur:
— After the tape rewinds, the cartridge ejects from the 9840 drive.
Remove the cartridge from the 9840 drive.
— The cartridge fails to eject after the tape rewinds. Refer to the 9840
Tape Drive User’s Manual to correct this condition.
— If the [Unload] switch is pressed during a write operation, the 9840 drive tries to write the remaining data before the cartridge unloads. If the UnWrxxxx (Unwritten Data) message displays, where xxxx is the fault symptom code, the attempt failed and some data remains unwritten to the tape.
For more information about recovering from an Unwritten Data condition, refer to the 9840 Tape Drive User’s Manual . Returning the Library to
Online Status.
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Returning the Library to Online Status
To return the tape library online for automated operations:
1. Refer to your specific drive publications for instructions on making the drives ready. For a DLT drive, make sure the Operate Handle light is on and the handle is up.
Note If you manually load any cartridges, you must manually unload them and store them in a storage cell or remove them from the library.
2. Close and lock the tape library doors. The robot will perform an audit of the cells.
3. Refer to your specific software publications for instructions on replacing the cartridges you removed and on inserting the cartridges into the storage cells.
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Drives and Media
A
Appendix Overview
This appendix describes information about the following:
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HP Ultrium Drives and Tape Cartridges on page 149
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DLT Drives and Tape Cartridges on page 161
9840 Drives and Tape Cartridges on page 175
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General Usage
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Other Precautions
Tape drives contain very sensitive electrical components. It is important to follow the proper procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD), which could result in damage to the product. Failure to take proper precautions could lead to intermittent failures or premature hard failures.
Use the following general precautions when handling tape drives:
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Use a properly installed anti-static mat on your work surface.
Use properly fitted wrist-grounding straps.
Be careful not to touch any PC board components.
If installing the tape drive, always leave it in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it.
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Place the tape drive on a properly grounded anti-static work surface when it is out of its protective anti-static bag.
Do not use the bag as a substitute for the work surface anti-static mat. The outside of the bag may not have the same anti-static properties as the inside.
When removing or replacing the tape drive, never rest it on its front bezel
(the side containing the drive door where tapes are inserted).
Do not place hands or foreign objects inside the tape drive’s door or drive bay, or touch internal components. Skin oils will damage the recording heads.
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Use the following general precautions when handling tape cartridges:
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Do not carry cartridges loosely in a container that exposes them to unnecessary physical shock. Dropping or bumping cartridges may dislodge and damage internal components.
Store each cartridge vertically in its protective case until needed. Choose a clean environment that duplicates the conditions of the room in which it is used.
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Make sure that the cartridge has been in its operating environment for at least 24 hours before use.
Do not allow direct contact with the tape medium or open the tape door unnecessarily. Dust or skin oils can contaminate the tape and impact performance.
Do not place cartridges on or near devices that may produce strong magnetic fields. Such exposure may alter or erase data on the tape.
Do not expose the cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight.
Apply labels only in the designated areas of the tape cartridge and do not apply more than one label at a time.
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Mixed Media
HP Tape Libraries have a mixed media feature that allows the use of different drive technologies within the same library.
Some considerations when using mixed media:
■ Your backup software application needs to support mixed media in order to take advantage of this feature.
■ HP Library & Tape Tools version 2.2 or greater is required for diagnostic support.
Media Migration
Utilities and services are available to assist you in migrating from one drive technology to another where possible.
HP Library & Tape Tools
The HP Library & Tape Tools diagnostic assists you in installing and supporting your tape library. This tool provides an intuitive graphical user interface with integrated context-sensitive help. It can be downloaded free of charge from www.hp.com/support/tapetools .
Among the many features is a Migrate Backup Media option available from the Utility menu. This utility will copy data from DLT drives to DLT or Ultrium
drives. See Figure 41 on page 147 for a screen shot from HP Library & Tape
Tools.
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Figure 41 HP L&TT Media Migration Utility
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Note Before using the media migration utility in HP Library & Tape
Tools, ensure that the source media is write-protected. This utility does not provide any library control. You must manually load media into the selected drives, or by using the Web-Based
Library Administrator or your backup software utility.
For more information on using HP Library & Tape Tools for media migration, refer to www.hp.com/support/tapetools .
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Service Providers
Vogon International provides migration, recovery, and forensic services with offices in the United kingdom, Germany, and the United States. Vogon offers a standard service and a fast track service that generally has a 50% quicker turnaround time from the standard service. Prices vary depending on the complexity of the service requested.
Vogon International Ltd
Web address
Mailing address:
Telephone: www.vogon-international.com
Talisman Business Center
Talisman Road
Bicester, Oxfordshire
OX6 OJX
United States: (405)321-2585
UK: 44 (0) 1869 355255
Germany: 49 (0) 89 3235030
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HP Ultrium Drive and Media Specifications
Table 3 Ultrium Drive Specification ssss
Performance
Read/write transfer rate: (maximum sustained)
Burst transfer rate
Average access time
Loading time
Unloading time
Interface type
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Non-compressed mode:
15 MB/second
Compressed (2:1 typical):
30 MB/second
80 MB/second
90 seconds
25 seconds (maximum)
13 seconds (maximum)
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Low-Voltage Differential (LVD)
Ultra 2 Wide SCSI
High-Voltage Differential (HVD)
Ultra SCSI
Environmental
Operating environment
Temperature
Relative humidity
Wet-bulb temperature
10º to 35ºC (50º to 95ºF)
20% to 80%
26ºC (78.8ºF ) maximum
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Table 4 Ultrium Media Specifications
Formatted capacity
Basic description
Tape length
Cartridge dimensions
Shelf life
Cartridge life
200 GB (2:1 typical compression)
0.5 inch (metal particle)
580 meters (1903 feet)
10.2 x 10.5 x 2.2. cm
(4.02 x 4.15 x 0.85 in)
30 years
1,000,000 passes
20,000 loads/unloads
15 uses Cleaning cartridge life
Environmental
Cartridge storage environment (archive)
Temperature
Relative humidity
Wet-bulb temperature
1.
16º to 32ºC (61º to 90ºF)
20% to 80%
26ºC (78.8ºF ) maximum
Cartridge storage environment (nonarchive)
Temperature
Relative humidity
Wet-bulb temperature
Cartridge shipping environment
(unrecorded) 2.
Temperature
Relative humidity
Wet-bulb temperature
16º to 32ºC (61º
20% to 80%
26ºC (78.8ºF ) to 90ºF) maximum
-23º to 49ºC (-10º to 120ºF)
20% to 80%
26ºC (78.8ºF ) maximum
The shipping environment must not exceed the limit of the storage environment, archive or non-archive, for longer than 10 days.
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Note
Figure 42 Ultrium Format Trademark
Only use approved Ultrium cleaning cartridges with HP Ultrium tape drives. For data cartridges, only use those specified as having met Ultrium standards. Approved media will have the
Ultrium format trademark (see Figure 42 on page 151), which
indicates that the media has passed Ultrium format compliance testing. For best results, always use HP branded media.
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Using HP Ultrium Cartridges
In addition to the information provided in this manual, refer to the documentation provided with your HP Ultrium media for more information.
Caution HP Ultrium tape drives require special cleaning cartridges and data cartridges formatted specifically for HP Ultrium. To avoid damage to your tape drive, it is critical to use appropriate cleaning cartridges and properly formatted data cartridges.
A unique feature of Ultrium tape cartridges is LTO-Cartridge Memory (LTO-
CM). LTO-CM is an intelligent memory chip embedded into the cartridge. It uses a radio frequency interface that eliminates the need for a physical power or signal connection between the cartridge and drive. Information normally stored in the header at the beginning of the tape is contained in the LTO-CM, including identification and usage information such as the number of times the cartridge has been loaded and error logs.
Maintaining Ultrium Cartridges
Make it a practice to visually inspect your tape cartridges when loading or removing them from your tape library. Taking a few minutes to check the condition of your cartridges will lower the risk of repeated failures and help ensure uninterrupted backup.
For general precautions when using tape cartridges, see
. In addition, do not apply more than one label onto Ultrium cartridges, as extra labels can cause the cartridges to jam in the tape drive.
Caution Do not bulk erase Ultrium formatted cartridges. This will destroy pre-recorded servo information and make the cartridge unusable.
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Write-Protecting Ultrium Cartridges
Each cartridge has a sliding write-protect switch. Using the write-protect switch ensures data safety for files that have been previously written to tape, preventing additional files from being written to that tape.
To change the write-protect setting, slide the red tab on the base of the cartridge (
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Right to prevent data from being written to the cartridge. The red tab on the cartridge displays a padlock when the write-protect switch is in the
“ON” position.
Left to allow data to be written to the cartridge (unless the tape is writeprotected electronically through your backup software). The padlock on the red tab cannot be seen and the hole is exposed when the write-protect switch is in the “OFF” position.
Note With the write-protect switch in either position, data can be read from the cartridge.
Figure 43 Ultrium Write-Protect Button Settings
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Using Ultrium Cartridge Bar Code Labels
Make it a practice to use bar code labels on your tape cartridges. Your host software may need to keep track of the following information and the associated bar code:
■ Date of format or initialization
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Cartridge owner (such as a group or department)
Storage purpose
Note If the host software does not keep track of this information, create a method for doing so.
Ultrium cartridges have a recessed area located on the face of the cartridge next to the write-protect switch. Use this area for attaching the bar code label
( Figure 44 on page 155). Do not apply labels onto the cartridge except in
this designated area.
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Figure 44 Ultrium Cartridge Recessed Area
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Caution The bar code label should be applied with the alphanumeric
portion facing the hub side of the tape cartridge ( Figure 44 on page 155).
Never apply multiple labels onto a cartridge, as extra labels can cause the cartridge to jam in a tape drive.
Do not apply labels onto the top, bottom, sides, or back of the cartridge as this may cause damage to the tape drive or interfere with reliable operation.
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To ensure successful operation of your tape library, place the bar code label entirely within this area, ensuring that no part of the label is outside of the recessed area (
Figure 45 Proper Ultrium Label Position
Note You can order additional bar code labels if needed. For bar code ordering information, see
Ordering Tape Cartridges on page 193 as well as the information that came with your
tape library.
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Using Ultrium Cleaning Cartridges
Only use appropriately formatted data cartridges and HP Ultrium cleaning cartridges. In general, replace cleaning cartridges after fifteen uses. Marking the label on the cleaning cartridge after each use will help you keep track of the number of uses.
Caution Excessive use of the cleaning cartridge can cause unnecessary wear on the drive head. The tape library operator panel will display a message when the cleaning cartridge needs to be replaced.
See
Ultrium Cleaning Issues on page 159 for information on
troubleshooting common cleaning problems.
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Troubleshooting HP Ultrium Drives
This section describes troubleshooting information for Ultrium drives, including:
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Rewinding/Removing a Stuck Tape
Ultrium Cleaning Issues
■ LTO-Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM) Issues
Refer to Running Diagnostic Tests on page 115 for information on
troubleshooting library operation or other problems you may encounter. If you experience problems not covered by this manual, contact your support representative.
Rewinding/Removing a Stuck Tape
If a tape gets stuck in the drive, attempt to eject the tape:
■ Manually from the tape library
■ By holding the [UNLOAD] button for 10 to 15 seconds to force an eject from the drive
Remotely, using the Web-Based Library Administrator ■
■ Using your host backup software
If these attempts are not successful, contact your support representative.
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Ultrium Cleaning Issues
Table 5 on page 159 describes potential issues with cleaning cartridges
and how to resolve them.
Table 5 Ultrium Cleaning Issues
A brand new data cartridge is used and the library’s operator panel indicates to clean the drive.
Cannot load the cleaning cartridge.
Recurring cleaning message.
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Clean the outside of the data cartridge using a damp, clean, lint-free cloth.
Clean the drive using the drive cleaning procedure on
If the library’s operator panel indicates to clean the drive again within a short amount of time, replace the data cartridge.
Ensure that you are using an approved Ultrium cleaning cartridge. Cleaning cartridges are unique for each drive technology.
If the message reappears after cleaning the drive, the library will indicate the need to replace the cleaning cartridge.
Replace the existing cleaning cartridge with a new one.
If the message reappears when a particular data cartridge is used, verify that the data cartridge is readable by:
— Clearing the error message.
— Reading the tape again.
If the data cartridge can be read, backup data from the damaged cartridge to another cartridge, and discard the damaged one.
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LTO-Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM) Issues
The LTO-CM stores information that is normally stored in the header at the beginning of the tape, including identification and usage information such as the number of times the cartridge has been loaded, when it was last cleaned, and error logs. If the LTO-CM becomes damaged, you may experience difficulty with the cartridge.
Table 6 LTO-CM Issues
A new data cartridge that is write-enabled is rejected by the drive.
A new data cartridge that is write-protected is rejected in multiple known good drives.
A cartridge that has data written to it and is writeenabled is rejected by the drive.
A cartridge that has data written to it and is writeprotected restores very slowly.
LTO-CM has failed or is damaged.
LTO-CM has failed and the drive has found no data to recover.
LTO-CM has failed or is damaged.
LTO-CM has failed and the drive cannot use the tape directory information to recover the data.
Replace data cartridge.
Replace data cartridge.
The data can still be recovered.
Contact your support representative for more information. After data recovery, replace the cartridge.
The data can still be recovered but may take longer than normal.
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DLT Drives and Tape Cartridges
Caution Potential cartridge damage: Tape temperatures above 49 ° C
(120 ° F ) might damage the tapes. If during storage or transportation a cartridge has been exposed to conditions exceeding the above values, before using the cartridge, keep the cartridge within those operating environment specifications for at least as long as the time that the cartridge exceeded the specifications, up to two hours. Make sure that the cartridge has no moisture on it.
When storing DLT cartridges, the stray magnetic field at any point on the tape shall not exceed 4000A/m. Make sure that the cartridge has no moisture on it.
Appendix A DLT Drives and Tape Cartridges 161
DLT Drive and Media Specifications
Table 7 DLT Drive Specifications
Performance
Read/write transfer rate: (maximum sustained, DLT Type IV media)
Burst transfer rate
Average access time
Loading time to BOT
(for previously written tape)
Unloading time from BOT
Interface type
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Non-compressed mode:
6.0 MB/second
Compressed (2:1 typical):
12.0 MB/second
20 MB/second
60 seconds
37 seconds (average)
17 seconds (average)
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■
Low-Voltage Differential (LVD)
Fast wide SCSI
High-Voltage Differential (HVD)
Fast wide SCSI
Environmental
Operating environment
Temperature
Relative humidity
Wet-bulb temperature
10° to 40 ° C (50° to 104 ° F)
20% to 80% noncondensing
25 ° C (77 ° F) maximum
162 DLT Drives and Tape Cartridges Appendix A
Table 8 DLT Media Specifications
Formatted capacity
Basic description
Tape length
Cartridge dimensions
Shelf life
Cartridge life
Cleaning cartridge life
DLT 8000 format:
■ 40 GB (non-compressed)
■ 80 GB (2:1 typical compression)
0.5 inch (metal particle)
557 meters (1828 feet)
10.4 x 10.4 x 2.5 cm
(4.1 x 4.1 x 1.0 in)
30 years (minimum) @ 20° C
40% RH (non-condensing)
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1,000,000 passes (any point on the tape passing the recording head in either direction)
2,000 loads/unloads
20 uses
Environmental
Cartridge storage environment
Temperature
Relative humidity
Wet-bulb temperature
Cartridge storage environment for cartridges intended for archiving data for one year or more
Temperature
Relative humidity
16° to 32 ° C (61°to 90 ° F)
20% to 80% non condensing
26 ° C (79 ° F) maximum
18° to 26 ° C (64° to 79 ° F)
20% to 60%
Appendix A DLT Drives and Tape Cartridges 163
Note You can also use DLT Type IIIXT media, though it has a significantly reduced capacity and performance compared to
DLT Type IV media.
Using DLT Tape Cartridges
In addition to the information provided in this manual, refer to the documentation provided with your DLT media for more information.
Caution DLT tape drives require special cleaning cartridges and data cartridges formatted specifically for DLT. To avoid damage to your tape drive, it is critical to use appropriate DLT cleaning cartridges and properly formatted DLT data cartridges.
Inspecting DLT Cartridges
Note Make it a practice to visually inspect your tape cartridges when loading or removing them from your tape library. Taking a few minutes to check the condition of your cartridges will lower the risk of repeated failures and help ensure uninterrupted backup.
Repeated drive failures may indicate defective tapes. Tapes need to be inspected and replaced if they have been dropped, damaged, or used with a failed drive. To determine if the tapes have been damaged:
■ Gently shake the tape cartridge to verify that no internal parts are rattling.
■ Visually inspect the tape for a broken, unseated, or misaligned tape leader
(item A in
164 DLT Drives and Tape Cartridges Appendix A
To check the leader position:
1. Press in the door lock (item C in Figure 46 on page 165) to release the
cartridge door.
2. While pressing in the door lock, push the tab down to open the door. Be careful not to touch the tape after opening the door.
— Verify that the spring-loaded hub (item B in Figure 46 on page 165)
is centered within the circular opening on the bottom of the tape cartridge. Gently press the hub and make sure that it springs back into place.
Figure 46 Leader in Correct Position, Hub and Door Lock Tab
A Tape leader
B Spring-loaded hub
Appendix A
C Door lock
DLT Drives and Tape Cartridges 165
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Tape or leaders that have been touched with bare fingers (may transfer oils to the tape head).
Labels used on the top, bottom, sides, or back of the cartridge. Use the label slot only.
Caution Always discard damaged tape cartridges. If a defective tape cartridge is loaded into a tape drive, it may in turn damage the drive, potentially requiring drive replacement.
166 DLT Drives and Tape Cartridges Appendix A
Write-Protecting DLT Cartridges
Each cartridge has a sliding write-protect switch. Using the write-protect switch ensures data safety for files that have been previously written to tape, preventing additional files from being written to that tape.
To change the write-protect setting, move the write-protect switch (
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Left to prevent data from being written to the cartridge. The orange indicator on the cartridge is visible when the write-protect switch is in the
“ON” position.
Right to allow data to be written to the cartridge. The orange indicator on the cartridge is not visible when the write-protect switch is in the “OFF” position.
Note With the write-protect switch in either position, data can be read from the cartridge.
Figure 47 DLT Write-Protect Button Settings
Appendix A DLT Drives and Tape Cartridges 167
Using DLT Cartridge Bar Code Labels
Make it a practice to use bar code labels on your tape cartridges. Your host software may need to keep track of the following information and the associated bar code:
■ Date of format or initialization
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■
Cartridge owner (such as a group or department)
Storage purpose
Note If the host software does not keep track of this information, create a method for doing so.
DLT cartridges have a front slide slot located on the face of the cartridge next to the write-protect switch. Use this slot for inserting the bar code label by sliding
it into the slot ( Figure 48 on page 169).
168 DLT Drives and Tape Cartridges Appendix A
Caution Do not apply labels onto the top, bottom, sides, or back of the cartridge as this may cause damage to the tape drive or interfere with reliable operation.
Figure 48 Proper DLT Label Position
Appendix A
Note You can order additional bar code labels if needed. For bar code ordering information, see
Ordering Tape Cartridges on page 193 as well as the information that came with your
tape library.
DLT Drives and Tape Cartridges 169
Using DLT Cleaning Cartridges
DLT drives should only be cleaned if CLEAN NEEDED displays on the tape library status screen. Only use the appropriate DLT cleaning cartridges. In general, replace DLT cleaning cartridges after twenty uses. Marking the label on the cleaning cartridge after each use will help you keep track of the number of uses.
Caution Excessive use of the cleaning cartridge can cause unnecessary wear on the drive head. The tape library operator panel will display a message when the cleaning cartridge needs to be replaced.
See DLT Cleaning Issues on page 172 for information on troubleshooting
common cleaning problems.
170 DLT Drives and Tape Cartridges Appendix A
Troubleshooting DLT Drives
This section describes troubleshooting information for DLT drives, including:
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Rewinding/Removing a Stuck Tape
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■
Refer to Running Diagnostic Tests on page 115 for information on
troubleshooting library operation or other problems you may encounter. If you experience problems not covered by this manual, contact your support representative.
Rewinding/Removing a Stuck Tape
If a tape gets stuck in the drive, attempt to eject the tape:
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Manually from the tape library
By holding the [UNLOAD] button for 10 to 15 seconds to force an eject from the drive
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Remotely, using the Web-Based Library Administrator
Using your host backup software
If these attempts are not successful, contact your support representative.
Appendix A DLT Drives and Tape Cartridges 171
DLT Cleaning Issues
Table 9 on page 172 describes potential issues with cleaning cartridges
and how to resolve them.
Table 9 DLT Cleaning Issues
A brand new data cartridge is used and the library’s operator panel indicates to clean the drive.
Cannot load the cleaning cartridge.
Recurring cleaning message.
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Clean the outside of the data cartridge using a damp cloth.
Clean the drive using the drive cleaning procedure on
If the library’s operator panel indicates to clean the drive again within a short amount of time, replace the data cartridge.
Ensure the cleaning cartridge matches your drive type.
Cleaning cartridges are unique for each drive technology.
If the message reappears after cleaning the drive, the library will indicate the need to replace the cleaning cartridge.
Replace the existing cleaning cartridge with a new one.
If the message reappears when a particular data cartridge is used, verify that the data cartridge is readable by:
Clearing the error message.
Reading the tape again.
If the data cartridge can be read, backup data from the damaged cartridge to another cartridge, and discard the damaged one.
Cleaning Light Issues
In addition to a drive just needing to be cleaned, cleaning lights can be a result of other factors. The following table describes common causes for cleaning lights and how to resolve them.
172 DLT Drives and Tape Cartridges Appendix A
Table 10 DLT Cleaning Light Issues
Contamination by loose debris
Contamination by head staining.
(Caused by adhesion of chemicals that are present in the tape media to the head surface.)
Temperature and humidity
Non-acclimated media
Wrong cleaning cartridge
Wrong tape format
Avoid by ensuring the drive is operated in a clean, contaminationfree environment. Cartridges should be stored vertically in their plastic cases.
One or two passes with a cleaning tape should resolve cleaning lights caused by normal head staining. If a cleaning tape is unsuccessful in resolving a cleaning light after 3 or more attempts, the cleaning tape may be contaminated, and should NOT be used in another drive
Tapes should be stored and used in the middle of the temperature and humidity specifications range of 64-79° F, and 40-60% RH.
A tape should be acclimated for a minimum of 24 hours before being used, particularly if it has been stored at a substantially different temperature or level of humidity than the tape library.
Only use the cleaning cartridge specifically designated for each
).
Attempting to load, read, or write tapes that were written in other formats can cause cleaning lights.
Do not perform frequent load/unloads without also doing tape operations.
Abnormal build up of head debris. (Frequent load/unload operations with minimal tape reading or writing can cause this condition.)
Bad/defective/contaminated media
Expired cleaning cartridge
Cleaning requested/required and overuse of cleaning cartridges
Old firmware revisions
If a cleaning light is cleared using a cleaning tape, and then immediately reappears when a particular cartridge is reloaded, that cartridge should be suspected as being contaminated.
If this occurs, re-clean the drive, loading a known good tape. In rare cases, a tape cartridge can be worn out, have bad calibration tracks, or have a bad tape directory recorded by another drive.
Any cartridge that is suspected of being defective or contaminated should NOT be reused in any drive.
A cleaning cartridge is good for 20 uses. After that, the library status screen will display EXPIRED.
Use of a cleaning cartridge should only be done when the library status screen states CLEAN NEEDED.
If a cleaning tape does not resolve a cleaning light issue, make sure the latest drive firmware is being used.
Appendix A DLT Drives and Tape Cartridges 173
Table 11 Media Issues
Media Issues
Table 11 on page 174 describes potential issues with media and how to
resolve them.
Cannot load tape into drive.
Tape has circular wear patterns around the hub.
Drive rejects tape load.
Tape stuck in drive.
Ensure your media and format type matches your drive type. (See
Using DLT Tape Cartridges on page 164.)
The drive hub may not be engaging the tape hub properly.
Discard the tape and contact your support representative.
Retry the operation. If you continue to see this issue, replace the tape cartridge. If data recovery is needed, contact your support representative.
DLT tape drives are not customer installable or replaceable.
Therefore, the removal or installation of tape drives in the library should only be carried out by a support representative.
Attempt to eject the tape:
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Manually from the tape library
Remotely, using the Web-Based Library Administrator
■ Using your host backup software
If these attempts are not successful, contact your support representative.
174 DLT Drives and Tape Cartridges Appendix A
9840 Drives and Tape Cartridges
9840 Drive and Media Specifications
Table 12 9840 Drive Specifications
Performance
Read/write transfer rate:
Burst transfer rate
Average access time
Loading time
Unloading time
Interface type
Environmental
Operating environment 1
Temperature
Relative humidity
Wet-bulb temperature
10 MB/second
40 MB/second
11 seconds
4 seconds
5 seconds (not including rewind time)
Ultra SCSI
15.6
° to 32.2
° C (60 ° to 90 ° F)
20% to 80%
26 ° C (78.8
° F ) maximum
Appendix A 9840 Drives and Tape Cartridges 175
Table 13 9840 Media Specifications
Capacity
Basic description
Tape length
Cartridge dimensions
Shelf life
Cartridge life
Cleaning cartridge life
Environmental
Cartridge storage environment (archive)
Temperature
Relative humidity
Wet-bulb temperature
Cartridge storage environment (nonarchive)
Temperature
Relative humidity
Wet-bulb temperature
■
■
20 GB uncompressed
40 to 80 compressed
Note: Compression ratio depends on many variables, including the environment, operating system, and data characteristics. Typical compression with Enhanced LZ-1 is 4:1.
0.5 inch (metal particle)
271 meters (889 feet)
125 x 109 x 25.88 mm
(4.92 x 4.29 x 1.00 in)
15 to 30 years
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■
Short-length durability:
80,000 passes minimum
Long-length durability:
6,500 passes minimum
Loads/unloads:
10,000 minimum
100 uses
5 ° to 25.5
° C (41 ° to 78° F)
40% to 60%
26 ° C (78.8
° F ) maximum
5 ° to 32.2
° C (41 ° to 90° F)
5% to 80%
26 ° C (78.8
° F ) maximum
176 9840 Drives and Tape Cartridges Appendix A
Table 13 9840 Media Specifications
Environmental
Cartridge shipping environment
(unrecorded) 1
Temperature
Relative humidity
Wet-bulb temperature
Cartridge shipping environment
(recorded) 1
Temperature
Relative humidity
Wet-bulb temperature
-23
5% to 80%
26 °
° to 49°
C (78.8
C (-10
° F )
° to 120° maximum
4 ° to 40° C (40 ° to 104° F)
5% to 80%
26 ° C (78.8
° F ) maximum
F)
The shipping environment must not exceed the limit of the storage environment, archive or non-archive, for longer than 10 days.
Appendix A 9840 Drives and Tape Cartridges 177
Using 9840 Tape Cartridges
In addition to the information provided in this manual, refer to the documentation provided with your 9840 media for more information.
Figure 49 9840 Cartridge Components
2
1
3
1
2
Customer label
Access door
4
3
4
C65007
Write-protect switch
Volume label and media type labels
(Media: “R” = data, “U” = cleaning)
Caution Tape damage: Do not degauss a 9840 tape cartridge. A servo track is written on the tape at the factory. Degaussing the tape erases this track and renders the tape unusable and unrecoverable.
178 9840 Drives and Tape Cartridges Appendix A
Maintaining 9840 Cartridges
Make it a practice to visually inspect your tape cartridges when loading or removing them from your tape library. Taking a few minutes to check the condition of your cartridges will lower the risk of repeated failures and help ensure uninterrupted backup.
For general precautions when using tape cartridges, see
. In addition, do not apply more than one label onto the tape cartridge, as extra labels may cause cartridges to jam in the tape drive.
Appendix A 9840 Drives and Tape Cartridges 179
Write-Protecting 9840 Cartridges
You can set the write-protect switch so the cartridge is write-enabled . Slide the switch to the left to write-enable the tapes. In this position, the drive can write as well as read data. This setting is recommended when inserting cartridges into the tape library.
You can set the write-protect switch so that the cartridge is read-only (nothing can be written on the tape). Slide the switch to the right. In this position, the drive can only read data from the tape, but cannot write data to it.
180 9840 Drives and Tape Cartridges Appendix A
Appendix A
Using 9840 Cartridge Bar Code Labels
Make it a practice to use bar code labels on your tape cartridges. Your host software may need to keep track of the following information and the associated bar code:
■ Date of format or initialization
■
■
Cartridge owner (such as group or department)
Storage purpose
Note If the host software does not keep track of this information, create a method for doing so.
To ensure successful operation of your tape library, place the bar code label entirely within the designated area, ensuring that no part of the label is outside of the designated area. Cartridge labels reflect the cartridge media and usage.
The letter located next to the last number in the volume label reflects the media.
Cleaning cartridges have “CLN” in the volume label, diagnostic cartridges have “DG” in the volume label.
Note You can order additional bar code labels if needed. For bar code ordering information, see
Ordering Tape Cartridges on page 193 as well as the information that came with your
tape library.
Using 9840 Cleaning Cartridges
9840 drives should only be cleaned if CLEAN NEEDED displays on the tape library status screen. Only use the 9840 cleaning cartridge in your 9840 tape drive. When the tape library status screen display EXPIRED, discard the cleaning cartridge and replace it with a new one.
For more information, refer to the documentation that came with your 9840 cleaning cartridge.
9840 Drives and Tape Cartridges 181
Troubleshooting 9840 Drives
This section describes general troubleshooting information for 9840 tape drives and media.
Table 14 Troubleshooting 9840 Issues
Cleaning Issues
Cleaning cartridge ejects immediately without performing a clean operation and the library status screen displays EXPIRED.
Clean operations failed.
The cleaning cartridge has reached its end of life.
Discard and replace with a new cleaning cartridge.
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■
Retry the operation.
Try a different cleaning cartridge.
If unsuccessful, contact your service representative.
Drive Issues
The load/unload operation fails.
A tape drive failed power on and cannot exit the IPL mode.
The IPL failed.
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Try the operation with another tape. If successful, the original tape is suspect and you may need to replace it.
If this fails, perform an Initial Program Load (IPL). See
Initializing and Resetting the Library on page 69.
If the problem persists, the drive may be suspect - contact your service representative.
Retry power and the IPL (see
Resetting the Library on page 69).
If the problem persists, contact your service representative.
Initiate IPL again.
If unsuccessful, contact your service representative.
Media Issues
Unable to write to a tape.
A tape cartridge is stuck in the drive.
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■
Ensure the tape is write-enabled (see
Protecting 9840 Cartridges on page 180).
Contact your service representative.
182 9840 Drives and Tape Cartridges Appendix A
Table 14 Troubleshooting 9840 Issues
Media Issues
Tape cartridges continue to get stuck in a specific drive.
A specific tape cartridge continues to fail most or all operations.
A degaussed tape has lost its servo tracks and cannot be written or formatted.
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■
The drive is defective and must be replaced. Contact your service representative.
Test the tape on another drive.
If the tape fails on a different drive, then the tape is most likely defective.
To ensure that the tape is the cause, try a different tape in the original drive using the same operation that previously failed.
If the operation does not fail with the new tape, you can conclude that the original tape is defective.
Degaussing a 9840 tape cartridge renders the tape unusable and unrecoverable. Discard the tape and replace with a new one.
Appendix A 9840 Drives and Tape Cartridges 183
184 9840 Drives and Tape Cartridges Appendix A
Library Elements and
Diagrams
B
Appendix Overview
This appendix provides wall diagrams of the tape library elements for model
20/700. It also contains an illustration of the MPC logic card and an overall diagram of the library.
The wall diagrams depict the SCSI element locations for all cell locations. The locations are noted at the top of the columns in hexadecimal (denoted by the
“h” at the end of the number) and decimal.
The drive types and locations will vary with your tape library options. Each drive column displaces 60 cell locations.
Appendix Overview 185
Figure 50 Tape Library Elements - 1 CAP, 1 Drive Column
186 Appendix Overview Appendix B
Figure 51 Tape Library Elements - 1 CAP, 2 Drive Columns
Appendix B Appendix Overview 187
Figure 52 Tape Library Elements - 2 CAPs, 1 Drive Column
188 Appendix Overview Appendix B
Figure 53 Tape Library Elements - 2 CAPs, 2 Drive Columns
Appendix B Appendix Overview 189
190 Appendix Overview Appendix B
Customer Support
C
Registering Your Product
Registering your product ensures fast and easy access to Hewlett-Packard
Customer Support.
■ HP registration web site: http://www.register.hp.com
HP customers who register join a select group who register to receive:
■ Technical support updates
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■
Special Hewlett-Packard offers
Direct-to-you details on:
— Ideas and ways to use your new HP Surestore Tape Library
— Other exciting HP products
— News on emerging technologies
Registering Your Product 191
Supplies and Accessories
A full range of supplies may be ordered through a Hewlett-Packard authorized dealer or sales office, or through HP Parts Direct.
■ Call 1-800-752-0900 (North America only) for the location of the nearest authorized Hewlett-Packard dealer.
To phone HP Direct, call 1-800-538-8787 (North America only) or write to
HP Direct at the following address:
■
HP Direct
Hewlett-Packard
ATTN: Mail Order
P.O. Box 1145
Roseville, CA 95678
Outside of North America, contact your nearest HP authorized dealer or sales office.
192 Supplies and Accessories Appendix C
Ordering Tape Cartridges
Tape Cartridges
cartridges in your HP Surestore Tape Library. These can be purchased directly from HP as stated above. For 9840 tape cartridges, orders can be placed:
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Through the Imation website at www.imation.com
By calling the appropriate StorageTek Media Services number for your location:
— Austria 0800-20-1631
— Belgium 0800-75-327
— Denmark 8088-0744
— Finland 08001-13361
— France 0800-82-83-57
— Germany 0800-181-6238
— Holland 0800-022-8496
— Ireland 1800-55-33-54
— Italy 167-790-852
— Norway 800-11-220
— South America 0800-99-5820
— Spain 900-99-33-66
— UK 0800-731-8852
— US 800-905-8502
— Canada 905-602-5586
— Asia/Pacific 61-2-9433-1700
— Japan 81-3-3746-9711
— Latin America 303-661-5398
Appendix C Supplies and Accessories 193
Table 15 Tape Cartridge Part Numbers
Ultrium
■ HP Data Cartridges
■
DLT
HP Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge
■ HP Data Cartridge
■ HP Cleaning Cartridge
9840
■
■
Data Cartridge
Cleaning Cartridge
C7970A (100 GB)
C7971A (200 GB)
C7978A
C5141F (40/70/80 GB)
C5142A
(Dependent upon where you make your purchase.)
A5602A
194 Supplies and Accessories Appendix C
Ordering Bar Code Labels
Table 13
Ultrium Bar Code Labels
Ensure that you use HP qualified bar code labels only. Contact an HP authorized dealer or sales representative for current compatibility and availability.
You can order Ultrium bar code labels through the following supplier:
■ Colorflex:
—Website: http://www.colorflex.com
—Phone: (800) 522-3528 (800-LABEL2U)
Table 13 on page 195 lists part numbers for Colorflex bar code labels.
Colorflex Ultrium Bar Code Labels
1700-LD
1700-DGH
Data cartridge label
Diagnostic cartridge label
1700-CNDH Cleaning cartridge label
1700-CNDU Universal cleaning cartridge label
Appendix C Supplies and Accessories 195
Table 14
DLT Bar Code Labels
Ensure that you use HP qualified bar code labels only. Contact an HP authorized dealer or sales representative for current compatibility and availability.
You can order DLT bar code labels through the following supplier:
■ Colorflex:
—Website: http://www.colorflex.com
—Phone: (800) 522-3528 (800-LABEL2U)
Table 14 on page 196 lists part numbers for Colorflex bar code labels.
Colorflex DLT Bar Code Labels
1703-0D
1703-DG
1703-CN
Data cartridge label
Diagnostic cartridge label
Cleaning cartridge label
196 Supplies and Accessories Appendix C
Table 15
9840 Bar Code Labels
Ensure that you use HP qualified bar code labels only. Contact an HP authorized dealer or sales representative for current compatibility and availability.
You can order 9840 bar code labels through the following supplier:
■ Colorflex:
—Website: http://www.colorflex.com
—Phone: (800) 522-3528 (800-LABEL2U)
Table 15 on page 197 lists part numbers for Colorflex bar code labels.
Colorflex 9840 Bar Code Labels
-
1687-VC, 1687-06
1687-CN
Data cartridge label
Diagnostic cartridge label
Cleaning cartridge label
Appendix C Supplies and Accessories 197
Information Needed for Support
Before contacting your support representative, please have the following information ready:
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■
Model number of your library
Serial number
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■
Drive type(s)
Error codes and error code qualifiers
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■
Revision number for library and drive firmware
Brand and model of your host computer
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■
Brand and model of your SCSI or host adapter
Library drivers and backup application software that you are using and the version number(s)
Backup Software Support
While the library product itself is supported by Hewlett-Packard, all software products are supported by individual software vendors. When contacting the software vendor for support, you will need the following information:
■
■
Your name and telephone number
Product name, release number, operating system, build, and serial number
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■
Detailed list of error messages reported
Configuration files and log files related to the problem
■
■
Screen dumps, if applicable
Explanation of how to reproduce the problem, if possible
■ Events that may have contributed to the problem, recent operator actions, recent events in the software or the system, and recent changes to the computer system, software, or network environment.
198 Information Needed for Support Appendix C
Safety & Regulatory
Information
D
Rack Safety and Precautions
WARNING Exercise caution when moving the library. Avoid rolling the library on rough or uneven surfaces. The library should be moved with at least two people.
Caution Potential equipment damage: Do not exceed the maximum allowable weight (136 kg [300 lb]) and U-height (13U) for equipment in the rack area of this library.
Rack Safety and Precautions 199
Observe the following safety and handling precautions when you are installing equipment into the library’s rack:
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■
Ensure that the equipment has UL listing (listing by Underwriters’
Laboratories), CSA certification (certification by the Canadian Standards
Association), and CE compliance (compliance with the European Council’s directives and standards).
Understand that the library does not supply power to the rack area. So ensure that the rack-mounted equipment has an adequate power source.
Note If you remove power from the library by using the library’s power switch, the rack-mounted equipment will remain powered on.
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■
Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines to position, to support, and to fasten the equipment in the rack.
Locate the equipment so that it does not block or hinder any ventilation openings in the library’s rack area. For example, do not block library or drive exhaust areas, the electronic module exhaust area, perforated metal, or other similar ventilation.
Locate the equipment so that the library’s doors adequately clear the equipment when you close them.
Install the equipment from the bottom of the rack to the top of the rack; HP recommends that you place the heaviest items near the bottom of the rack.
Ensure that any equipment that you place within the rack is adequately cooled. The library’s internal ambient temperature should not exceed the recommended operating temperature. Base cooling considerations upon the power dissipation within the rack space as well as upon the ambient room conditions that are external to the library. You must provide cooling for moderate power dissipation within the rack space.
Ensure that the equipment in the rack does not create an overcurrent condition, whether equipment is connected directly to the branch circuit or to a power distribution strip.
Ensure that the equipment in the rack has reliable earth ground, whether equipment is connected directly to the branch circuit or to a power distribution strip.
200 Rack Safety and Precautions Appendix D
Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention
Before you touch any internal components in the library, including drives, you must take precautions against electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Caution Components are sensitive to static electricity: Even a small electrostatic discharge can damage an electrical component that is inside the library. A damaged component might not fail immediately, but over time, it will become worse and might eventually cause an “intermittent” problem. Be sure that you touch an unpainted metal surface of the library before you reach inside the library or touch the drives.
Before you touch any internal components:
1. With your finger, touch an unpainted metal surface of the library. In some libraries, you can touch the library’s frame. In other libraries, you might have to touch a bolt on the wall or on the door frame.
2. Keep your body movement to a minimum as you touch the drives or the library components.
Note Antistatic wrist straps that have clip-on ends are commercially available.
Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention 201
Regulatory Notices
Please read the following compliance and caution statements for this product.
Caution Potential equipment damage: Cables that connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded; refer to cable descriptions in the instruction manuals. Operation of this equipment with cables that are not shielded and not correctly grounded might result in interference to radio and TV reception.
Changes or modifications to this equipment that are not expressly approved in advance by HP will void the warranty. In addition, changes or modifications to this equipment might cause it to create harmful interference.
FCC Compliance Statement
The following compliance statement pertains to Federal Communications
Commission Rules 47 CFR 15.105:
Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply to the limits for Class A digital devices 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 in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense.
CISPR 22 and EN55022 Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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Japanese Compliance Statement
The following compliance statement in Japanese pertains to VCCI EMI regulations:
English translation : This is a Class A product based on the standard of the
Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology
Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may occur, in which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions.
Taiwan Warning Label Statement
The following warning label statement pertains to BSMI regulations in Taiwan.
English translation : This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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Internal Code License Statement
NOTICE
INTERNAL CODE LICENSE
PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. THIS NOTICE IS A LEGAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY), THE END USER, AND STORAGE TECHNOLOGY
CORPORATION (“STORAGETEK”), THE MANUFACTURER OF THE EQUIPMENT. BY OPENING THE PACKAGE AND
ACCEPTING AND USING ANY UNIT OF EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT, YOU AGREE TO BECOME BOUND BY
THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT OPEN THE
PACKAGE AND USE THE EQUIPMENT. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO BIND YOUR COMPANY, DO NOT OPEN
THE PACKAGE AND USE THE EQUIPMENT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT THE AUTHORIZED STORAGETEK
DISTRIBUTOR OR RESELLER FROM WHOM YOU ACQUIRED THIS EQUIPMENT. IF THE EQUIPMENT WAS OBTAINED BY YOU
DIRECTLY FROM STORAGETEK, CONTACT YOUR STORAGETEK REPRESENTATIVE.
1. Definitions: The following terms are defined as followed: a. “Derivative works” are defined as works based upon one or more preexisting works, such as a translation or a musical arrangement, or any other form in which a work may be recast, transformed, or adapted. A work consisting of editorial revision, annotations, elaboration, or other modifications which, as a whole, represent an original work of authorship, is a Derivative work.
b. “Internal Code” is Microcode that (i) is an integral part of Equipment, (ii) is required by such Equipment to perform its data storage and retrieval functions, and (iii) executes below the user interface of such
Equipment. Internal code does not include other
Microcode or software, including data files, which may reside or execute in or be used by or in connection with such Equipment, including, without limitation, Maintenance Code.
c. “Maintenance Code” is defined as Microcode and other software, including data files, which may reside or execute in or be used by or in connection with
Equipment, and which detects, records, displays, and/or analyzes malfunctions in the Equipment.
d. “Microcode” is defined as a set of instructions
(software) that is either imbedded into or is to be loaded into the Equipment and executes below the external user interface of such Equipment. Microcode includes both Internal Code and Maintenance Code, and may be in magnetic or other storage media, integrated circuitry, or other media.
5. The Equipment you have acquired by purchase or lease is manufactured by or for StorageTek and contains
Microcode. By accepting and operating this Equipment, you acknowledge that StorageTek or its licensor(s) retain(s) ownership of all Microcode, as well as all copies thereof, that may execute in or be used in the operation or servicing of the Equipment and that such Microcode is copyrighted by StorageTek or its licensor(s).
6. StorageTek hereby grants you, the end user of the
Equipment, a personal, nontransferable (except as permitted in the transfer terms in paragraph 7 below), nonexclusive license to use each copy of the Internal Code
(or any replacement provided by StorageTek or your authorized StorageTek distributor or reseller) which license authorizes you, the end user, to execute the Internal Code solely to enable the specific unit of Equipment for which the copy of Internal Code is provided to perform its data storage and retrieval functions in accordance with
StorageTek’s (or its licensor’s) official published specifications.
7. Your license is limited to the use of the Internal Code as set forth in paragraph 3 above. You may not use the Internal
Code for any other purpose. You may not, for example, do any of the following:
8. (i) access, copy, display, print, adapt, alter, modify, patch, prepare Derivative works of, transfer, or distribute
(electronically or otherwise) or otherwise use the Internal
Code;
9. (ii) reverse assemble, decode, translate, decompile, or otherwise reverse engineer the Internal Code (except as decompilation may be expressly permitted under applicable European law solely for the purpose of gaining information that will allow
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interoperability when such information is not otherwise readily available); or (iii) sublicense, assign, or lease the
Internal Code or permit another person to use such Internal
Code, or any copy of it. If you need a backup or archival copy of the Internal Code, StorageTek, or your authorized
StorageTek distributor or reseller, will make one available to you, it being acknowledged and agreed that you have no right to make such a copy.
10. Nothing in the license set forth in paragraph 3 above or in this entire Notice shall convey, in any manner, to you any license to or title to or other right to use any Maintenance code, or any copy of such Maintenance Code. Maintenance
Code and StorageTek’s service tools and manuals may be kept at your premises, or they may be supplied with a unit of
Equipment sent to you and/or included on the same media as Internal Code, but they are to be used only by
StorageTek’s customer service personnel or those of an entity licensed by StorageTek, all rights in and to such Maintenance
Code, service tools and manuals being reserved by
StorageTek or its licensors. You agree that you shall not use or attempt to use the Maintenance Code or permit any other third party to use and access such Maintenance Code.
11. You, the end user, agree to take all appropriate steps to ensure that all of your obligations set forth in this Notice, particularly in paragraphs 4 and 5, are extended to any third party having access to the Equipment.
12. You may transfer possession of the Internal Code to another party only with the transfer of the Equipment on which its use is authorized, and your license to use the Internal Code is discontinued when you are no longer an owner or a rightful possessor of the Equipment. You must give such transferee all copies of the Internal Code for the transferred Equipment that are in your possession, along with a copy of all provisions of this Notice. Any such transfer by you is automatically (without further action on the part of either party) expressly
13. subject to all the terms and conditions of this Notice passing in full to the party to whom such Equipment is transferred, and such transferee accepts the provisions of this license by initial use of the Internal Code. You cannot pass to the transferee of the Equipment any greater rights than granted under this Notice, and shall hold StorageTek harmless from any claim to the contrary by your transferee or its successors or assigns.
In addition, the terms and conditions of this Notice apply to any copies of Internal Code now in your possession or use or which you hereafter acquire from either StorageTek or another party.
14. You acknowledge that copies of both Internal Code and
Maintenance Code may be installed on the Equipment before shipment or included with the Equipment and other material shipped to you, all for the convenience of
StorageTek’s service personnel or service providers licensed by StorageTek, and that during the warranty period, if any, associated with the Equipment, and during periods in which the Equipment is covered under a maintenance contract with StorageTek or service providers licensed by StorageTek, both Internal Code and Maintenance Code may reside and be executed in or used in connection with such Equipment, and you agree that no rights to Maintenance Code are conferred upon you by such facts. StorageTek or the licensed service provider may keep Maintenance Code and service tools and manuals on your premises but they are to be used only by StorageTek’s customer service personnel or those of service providers licensed by
StorageTek. You further agree that upon (i) any termination of such warranty period or maintenance contract period; or (ii) transfer of possession of the
Equipment to another party, StorageTek and its authorized service providers shall have the right with respect to the affected Equipment to remove all service tools and manuals and to remove or disable all
Maintenance Code and/or replace Microcode which includes both Internal Code and Maintenance Code with Microcode that consists only of Internal Code.
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Glossary glossary
audit automatic mode cartridge cartridge access port
(CAP) cartridge drive catalog cell command line interface (CLI)
A
A part of the tape library IPL sequence that catalogs all tape cartridge locations. This data is retained in the MPC card memory.
Host audit—A host request to catalog the tape cartridges of a tape library by
SCSI element or tape library number, panel, row, column.
A relationship between a tape library and all attached hosts. Tape libraries operating in automatic mode handle cartridges without operator intervention.
This is the normal operating mode of a tape library that has been placed online to all host CPUs.
C
The plastic housing around a cartridge tape. A plastic leader block is attached to the tape for automatic threading when loaded in a transport. The spine of the cartridge contains a Tri-Optic label listing the volume identification number.
An assembly allowing an operator to enter or eject cartridges during automated operations.
A device that reads from or writes to a magnetic tape.
The inventory of all tape cartridge storage locations in a 20/700 tape library; this inventory is by SCSI element or tape library number, panel, row, column.
A slot in the tape library that is used to store a tape cartridge.
For firmware 2.20 and lower—the SER1 port on the MPC card. For firmware
3.00 or later, the CSE port on the MPC card. For MPB firmware only, the CSE port on the Master library’s door frame.
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configuration
CPCI
CSE port
DHCP diagnostic tests dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP)
DNS
The physical description of a tape library, listing the panel types, cartridge capacity, type of host connection, and number of tape drives.
Compact Peripheral Component Interconnect.
A port on the MPC card for loading 3.00 or later firmware.
D
See dynamic host configuration protocol.
Tests, accessible through the tape library Operator Panel or LibConnect interface, that allow a local user to run offline tests within the tape library.
Server software that, when enabled, sets the library IP address, subnet mask, and name.
Domain Name Server
E
A memory component that can be erased and programmed while the component is left in the machine.
electronically erasable programmable read-only memory
(EEPROM) event examination fault symptom code
(FSC) field replaceable unit
(FRU)
A file accessible through the operator panel, that contains events that occurred during the functional operation of the tape library. See fault symptom code.
F
Error or information code generated by functional or diagnostic software that may directly or indirectly be used to indicate the field replaceable unit (FRU) that is probably causing the error.
Assembly that is replaced in its entirety when any one of its components fails.
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initial program load
(IPL)
LTO manual mode media format
MPC card
MPF card
MPV card
MPW card
I
A process that activates a machine reset and loads system programs to prepare a computer system for operation. Processors having diagnostic programs activate these programs at IPL execution.
L
Linear Tape-Open, an open specification for tape storage devices.
M
A relationship between an tape library and all attached hosts. Tape libraries operating in manual mode have been placed offline to all host CPUs and require human assistance to perform cartridge operations.
Format of data written on tape (36 track, compressed, etc.)
The central processing unit card for the tape library.
The DC power supply card for the tape library.
The CPCI expansion bus card for the tape library.
The LVDS-HVDS library controller MPW card for the tape library.
offline online recoverable error reset button
O
Not available for functional use by the host CPU. Library and drives are not active.
State of being controlled directly by or in direct communication with a computer. Available for functional use. Library and drives are active.
R
Error condition that can be automatically corrected (for example, by initiating a retry operation) and, when corrected, allows continuous processing of a job, program, or hardware function.
This button will start a initial microprogram load to the library.
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robot
SER1 servo small computer systems interface
(SCSI)
SNMP tape cartridge theta motor
Tri-Optic label
TTI
Electro-mechanical device for locating and moving cartridges.
S
For pre-3.00 firmware, the port on the MPC card used for command line interface—running diagnostic tests, clearing of FSC log—through a laptop at
38,400 baud rate. Unused for post-3.00 firmware.
Device that uses closed-loop feedback to govern physical positioning.
A type of data or control interface between the tape library/ tape drives and host.
Simplified Network Management Protocol
T
Magnetic tape enclosed in a plastic housing.
The motor responsible for the lateral movement of the hand mechanism in the tape library.
An external label attached to the spine of a cartridge that is both human and machine readable.
Tape Transport Interface (a serial interface).
Ultrium unrecoverable error volume serial label
(VOLSER)
U
The single hub implementation of the LTO specification for tape storage devices.
Error condition that cannot be automatically corrected and that requires external intervention for possible correction. It causes termination of a job, program, or hardware function.
V
An alphanumeric label used by host software to identify a volume (sometimes used to indicate the contents of a tape).
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volume
Web-Based Library
Administrator
Z-column
Magnetic tape cartridge.
W
A web-based interface that monitors library activity and allows modification of the library configuration.
Z
The column that allows the hand mechanism in the tape library to move vertically.
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212 Glossary
index
9840 bar code labels
cleaning cartridges
maintaining cartridges
specifications
troubleshooting drives
–
unloading a cartridge
using cartridges
write-protecting
9840 cartridge bar code labels
address ranges
agreement, internal code
auto clean, definition
automated mode definition of
operating in
BBBB backup software, support
bar code
9840 cartridge labels
DLT labels
Ultrium labels
bar code labels
9840
ordering
Ultrium
CAP (cartridge access port) description
exporting cartridges
,
importing cartridges
magazine numbering
magazine retention covers
CAP information screen
capacity, tape library
cartridge cleaning asterisk on operator panel
leader
loading into HP Ultrium
unloading from 9840
unloading from DLT
cartridges exporting through CAP
,
importing through CAP
loading into arrays
loading into DLT
locating manually
maintaining 9840
Ultrium cleaning
Ultrium write-protecting
using 9840
using Ultrium
caution demo mode
shielded cables
static electricity
caution notices
DLT cartridge moisture
DLT cartridge temperature
removing cartridge from hand
retracting gripper
retracting reach mechanism
CE compliance statement
cell capacity
storage
clean, auto feature
clean, manual clean of drive
cleaning cartridges
9840
Ultrium
compliance statements
CE
FCC
Japanese
Taiwan
components, tape library cartridge access port
drives
robot
storage cells
configuration cleaning cartridge life
operator panel entry
213
controlling software
data cartridge hub
inspecting DLT
leader
diagnostics
HP L&TT
diagnostics screen
display
DLT bar code labels
inspecting media
loading a cartridge
specifications
troubleshooting drives
–
unloading a cartridge
DNS (Domain Name Service) setting for network configuration
doors, opening
drive configuration screen
drive information screen
drives
9840
troubleshooting
configuration screen, explained
DLT
troubleshooting
general precautions
information on operator panel
numbering, internal
power switch
Ultrium troubleshooting
EEEE electrostatic discharge (ESD)
error log
ESD prevention
Ethernet address, viewing the
event log screen
expansion frame
exporting cartridges through
CAP
FFFF fast load, option
FCC compliance statement
features auto clean
safety
firmware cleaning cartridge life
hand description of
removing cartridge from
hand-camera, moving
host bus adapter (HBA) address ranges
HP Library & Tape Tools
HP Ultrium loading a cartridge
hub
IIII importing cartridges through
CAP
indicators, operator panel
information, gathered before contacting support
initialization defined
restarting
inspecting media
DLT
internal code license
IP address, setting the
IPL (initial program load) procedure
LLLL
JJJJ
Japanese compliance statement
labels ordering
library cleaning cartridge life
registering
library components, tape cartridge access port
drives
robot
storage cells
library configuration screen
library name, setting the
library operating modes
library statistic screen
library status screen
library, tape components
configuration screen
description of
doors, opening
Ethernet address
IP address
library name
operator panel
power
safety
Web password
license, internal code
loading
HP Ultrium cartridge
loading a cartridge
DLT drive
locating a cartridge manually
LSM.
magazine (cartridge) retention cover
manual mode
214
definition of
operating in
media
DLT inspecting
general precautions
hub
migration
tape leader
menu
mixed media
modes, library operating
network configuration
gateway address
operating modes, library
operations automated
exporting cartridges through
CAP
importing cartridges through
CAP
IPLing the tape library
locating a cartridge
manual
manually cleaning a drive
monitoring status information
moving hand-camera
moving robot manually
moving Z-column
opening tape library front doors
placing tape library online
powering-off the tape library
powering-on the tape library
removing cartridge from hand
operator panel description of
entering configuration data
optional PDU
PPPP power switch drive
tape library
power-off procedure
power-on procedure
precautions
RRRR rack-mounting safety
registering the library
robot components
moving manually
SSSS safety
ESD prevention
rack-mounting
safety features
screen
CAP information
diagnostics
drive configuration
drive information
event log
library configuration
library statistic
library status
SCSI interface (library)
screen characteristics, setting
SCSI setting drive IDs
SCSI configuration screen
SNMP (Simplified Network
Management Protocol) for DNS configuration
software fast load option
software support
software, controlling
SPARC address ranges
specifications
9840
DLT
Ultrium
static electricity safety
statistic log
status
storage capacity, tape library
storage cells
subnet mask
switches power
TTTT
Taiwan warning statement
tape cartridge hub
inspecting DLT
tape drive, configuration screen
tape leader
test screen.
troubleshooting
9840 drives
DLT drives
Ultrium drives
Ultrium bar code labels
cartridges ordering
cleaning cartridges
maximum number of drives
215
specifications
troubleshooting drives
–
using cartridges
write-protecting cartridges
Unix-based workstation
RISC System/6000
SPARC
unloading
9840 cartridge
DLT cartridge
warning rack equipment in library
warning statement, Taiwan
Warranty
warranty
Web password
Web-Based Library Administrator configuration
feature described
Web password
write-protecting
9840
ZZZZ
Z-column, moving
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