Installing the ValueLoader. Quantum DLT VS80, DLT VS160
The Quantum DLT VS80 and DLT VS160 Tape Autoloaders are SCSI-2 LVD data storage devices that incorporate a DLT VS80 or DLT VS160 tape drive and eight tape slots. The ValueLoader automatically imports, exports, and loads DLTtape™ IV data cartridges for high-speed backups and data transfers. It allows you to perform a variety of tasks from the front panel, including loading and unloading cartridges, writing protection, and cleaning. It also allows you to manage your inventory of cartridges, and configure the ValueLoader for various settings.
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Chapter 1
Installing the ValueLoader
Section Overview
This section describes the following:
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Installation Overview on page 2
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Understanding ValueLoader Features on page 2
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Unpacking the ValueLoader on page 7
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Identifying ValueLoader Components on page 8x
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Installing the ValueLoader into a Rack on page 9
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Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables on page 12
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Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection on page 14
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Installation Overview
Installation Overview
Installing the ValueLoader consists of the following steps, which are explained in more detail later in this section.
1 Choose a location for the ValueLoader (
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Unpack and check the ValueLoader for shipping damage
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Identify the accessories that come with the ValueLoader
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Install the ValueLoader in a computer rack or select a table or desktop near the host server (
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Shut down, turn off, and remove power from the server and all devices attached to the server (
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Attach the SCSI cable to the ValueLoader and server’s SCSI host adapter (
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Attach the power cable to the ValueLoader and plug in the power cable to the nearest power outlet (
ValueLoader on to ensure it passes the power-on self test.
Set the SCSI ID for the ValueLoader, if necessary ( page 14 .
Set up the host and verify the connection (
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Understanding ValueLoader Features
The ValueLoader is a SCSI-2 low-voltage differential (LVD) data storage device that incorporates a DLT VS80 or DLT VS160 tape drive, and eight tape slots. The ValueLoader operates as a single
SCSI device with two Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs), one for the tape drive (0) and the other for the ValueLoader robotics (1).
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Understanding ValueLoader Features
The DLT VS80 ValueLoader uses up to eight DLTtape™IV data cartridges, providing a maximum formatted capacity of 640 gigabytes (GB) and a sustained data transfer rate as high as 360 MB per minute, assuming a 2:1 compression ratio.
The DLT VS160 ValueLoader uses up to eight DLTtape VS1 data cartridges, providing a maximum formatted capacity of 1280 GB and a sustained data transfer rate as high as 960 MB per minute, assuming a 2:1 compression ratio.
The ValueLoader is compatible with most operating systems and environments that support the SCSI interface, but requires either direct support from the operating system or a compatible backup application to take full advantage of its many features.
Barcode Reader 1 Your ValueLoader may have come equipped with an optional barcode reader. The barcode reader is enclosed in a plastic housing that protrudes out of the rear panel of the ValueLoader, just above the SCSI connectors. The barcode reader automatically scans each cartridge in the carousel upon power up, after a reset, or when a
Re-inventory command is issued. (See Creating an Inventory of
Cartridges on page 36 for instructions.) Beyond that, there is no
user interface with the barcode reader via the front panel operator controls or LCD display. The information from each label is stored in memory and available through SCSI to the computer’s operating system or backup application upon request.
If utilizing the barcode reader, you must insert a barcode label into the slide-in slot on the front of each cartridge. These labels must conform to ANSI/AIM BC1-1995, Uniform Symbology
Specification Code 39. A set of bar code labels is included with the
ValueLoader. Refer to www.quantum.com
for information on obtaining additional barcode labels.
SCSI
Requirements 1
The ValueLoader incorporates a wide SCSI-2, LVD SCSI bus, but may also be attached to a single-ended (SE) SCSI bus. Make sure your SCSI host adapter or controller supports these standards. If you connect the ValueLoader to an SE SCSI bus or if there are SE devices attached to the same SCSI bus, the autoloader’s
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Understanding ValueLoader Features performance is limited to the maximum data transfer speed and maximum cable lengths of the SE bus. The ValueLoader is NOT compatible with a standard differential (Diff) or high-voltage differential (HVD) SCSI bus. The ValueLoader is compatible with a narrow (50-pin) SCSI bus using a customer-supplied 68-pin to 50pin adapter that terminates the unused 18 pins. These adapters are sometimes labeled high-byte termination.
Product Overview 1
Figure 1 Front Panel
Controls
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Power switch
Import/Export slot
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Figure 2 Rear Panel
Overview
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Front panel LEDs
Front panel LCD screen
Control keys
Installing the ValueLoader
Understanding ValueLoader Features
Note: The arrows in the figure indicate screws that need to be removed to remove the top cover. In addition to the screws pictured, there are three on each side panel.
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68-pin SCSI connectors
Fan vent
Power connector
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Choosing a Location
Choosing a Location
Choose a location that meets the following criteria (see appendix A
for more specifications):
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Table 1 Location
Criteria
Requirement
Standalone requirements
Rack requirements
Room temperature
Power source
Weight
Air quality
Description
Select a location that is flat, sturdy, level, and close to a host server. Do not place the
ValueLoader on the floor or other carpeted surface.
Caution: Do not place the ValueLoader on its side or upside down or stack items that weigh more than 15 kg (33 lbs) on top of the ValueLoader.
Standard 19-inch rack with 2U of clearance.
10-35° C (50-95° F)
AC power voltage: 100-127 VAC; 200-240 VAC
Line frequency: 50-60 Hz
Note: Locate the AC outlet near the
ValueLoader. The AC power cord is the product’s main AC disconnect device and must be easily accessible at all times.
10 kg (22 lbs)
Minimal sources of particulate contamination.
Avoid areas near frequently used doors and walkways, stacks of supplies that collect dust, printers, or smoke-filled rooms.
Caution: Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes and tape drives.
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Requirement
Humidity
Clearance
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Unpacking the ValueLoader
Description
20-80% RH
Back: Minimum of 15.4 cm (6 inches)
Front: Minimum of 30.8 cm (12 inches)
Sides: Minimum of 5.08 cm (2 inches)
Unpacking the ValueLoader
Before you begin, clear a desk or table so that you can unpack the
ValueLoader. You also need to select an open 2U computer rack location or a desktop location near the server that is to be the host for the ValueLoader.
Caution: If the room temperature you are working in differs from the shipping or storage temperature by 15° C
(30° F) or more, let the ValueLoader acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before opening the shipping carton.
Unpack and inspect the ValueLoader for shipping damage by doing the following:
1 Clear a table or desk so that you have room to unpack the
ValueLoader.
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Inspect the shipping box for damage. If you notice any damage, report it to the shipping company immediately.
Open the shipping box and remove the accessories package.
Set the accessories package aside for now.
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Identifying ValueLoader Components
4 Lift the ValueLoader and padding out of the box and place it on the work surface, top facing up.
Caution: Placing the ValueLoader on its side, on end, or upside down can cause permanent damage to the unit.
5 Carefully remove the shipping padding from the left and right sides of the ValueLoader. Then remove the bag from the
ValueLoader.
Note: Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship the ValueLoader in the future.
Identifying ValueLoader Components
Accessories 1
Figure 3 Accessories
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Figure 4 Rack Kit
Components
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SCSI cable
SCSI terminator
Power cable
Marketing and regulatory information
Quick Start Guide
Installing the ValueLoader
Installing the ValueLoader into a Rack
Screws and clip nuts
Mounting brackets
Mounting rails
Installing the ValueLoader into a Rack
The ValueLoader fits all standard 19-inch racks, taking up 2U of space. To install the ValueLoader into a rack, you need to install the mounting brackets on both sides of the ValueLoader and the rails in the selected rack location.
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Installing the ValueLoader into a Rack
To install the ValueLoader, follow these steps:
1 Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws near the front on each side of the ValueLoader.
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Using the screws you removed in step 1 , secure one mounting
bracket (from the rack kit) to each side of the ValueLoader, as shown in
Figure 5 Installing
Mounting Brackets
(Left Side Shown)
3 Using the screws and clip nuts from the rackmount hardware package, secure one rail to each side of the rack in the location in which you plan to install the ValueLoader.
• Be sure to secure both the front and rear of each rail to the rack. The rails extend to fit a variety of rack depths.
• The correct orientation of the left rail is shown in figure 6 .
Repeat for the right rail.
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Figure 6 Installing
Rails on Rack (Left
Side Shown)
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Installing the ValueLoader into a Rack
4 Slide the ValueLoader onto the rails and secure the mounting bracket to the rack using the screws and clip nuts from the rackmount hardware package, as shown in
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Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables
Figure 7 Sliding the
ValueLoader into the
Rack Slot, Securing
Mounting Bracket
Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables
To connect the SCSI and power cables to the ValueLoader, follow these steps:
1 Shut down and turn off the selected server. Turn off all attached accessory devices, such as printers and other SCSI devices. Remove the power cables from the server and all attached accessories.
Caution: Failure to remove the power cables from these devices could result in damage to the
ValueLoader.
2 Attach one end of the SCSI cable (included in the accessory kit) to one of the connectors on the rear panel of the ValueLoader.
(See
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Figure 8 Attaching
SCSI and Power
Cables
Installing the ValueLoader
Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables
3 Attach the other end of the SCSI cable to the connector on the
SCSI host adapter or to the connector on the previous device on the SCSI bus.
Note: If the supplied SCSI cable does not fit the connector on your SCSI host adapter, you either have an incompatible SCSI host adapter or you need to purchase a cable adapter. Contact your service representative or your SCSI host adapter manufacturer for information.
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Attach the terminator to the remaining SCSI connector on the rear panel of the ValueLoader (if the ValueLoader is the last or only device on the SCSI bus). Otherwise, attach the cable to the next device on the SCSI bus. Make sure that the last device on the SCSI bus is properly terminated.
Attach the female connector on the power cable to the power connector on the rear panel of the ValueLoader.
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6 Plug the power cable into the nearest properly grounded power outlet.
Note: To disconnect all power from the ValueLoader, remove the power cord from the outlet.
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Plug in the host server or workstation and all attached devices.
Turn on the ValueLoader by setting the power switch on the front panel to the ON position. Turn on any other devices you turned off earlier. Check the LCD display to make sure the
ValueLoader is receiving power. If it is not, check the power connectors and your power source.
During the Power-On Self Test (POST), all four LEDs are illuminated briefly, followed by just the Ready/Activity LED flashing. When the initialization sequence is complete, the LCD screen displays the Home screen.
Turn on the server.
Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection
If necessary, install a SCSI host adapter, software, and compatible driver(s). Refer to the manuals for the host computer and the SCSI host adapter for detailed instructions. In addition, follow these general guidelines:
• When the host server is powered on, install software, and/or driver(s) that are compatible with the ValueLoader. (See
Installing the Device Drivers on page 16 for more information.)
Software compatibility information is available at www.quantum.com
. Most backup software packages require an additional module to communicate with the ValueLoader robotics.
• If the host server is connected to a network, check with the system administrator before turning off power.
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• Use proper procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge
(ESD). Use wrist-grounding straps and anti-static mats when handling internal components.
• Make sure that the host server has an open expansion slot.
• Make sure your backup application supports the SCSI host adapter.
• Depending on the server configuration, you may need to
change the SCSI ID of the ValueLoader. See Changing the SCSI
ID on page 40 for more information.
• Ensure the ValueLoader is properly terminated. If the
ValueLoader is the only SCSI device (other than the SCSI host adapter) on the SCSI bus, it must be terminated. Likewise, if the ValueLoader is physically the last SCSI device on the SCSI bus, it must be terminated. Only the devices physically at the beginning and end of the SCSI bus should be terminated.
• Verify the connection between the ValueLoader and host by making sure the host server’s operating system recognizes the
ValueLoader. To do this:
• For Microsoft ® Windows NT ® , select Settings > Control
Panel > SCSI Adapter
• For Windows ® 2000, select Settings > Control Panel >
System > Hardware > Device Manager > Tape Drive (and/or
Media Changer )
For more information on verifying the connection of SCSI devices, consult the operating system documentation.
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Installing the
Device Drivers 1
There are two device drivers associated with the ValueLoader: one for ValueLoader robotics and another for the tape drive within the
ValueLoader.
Note: The device drivers supplied at www.quantum.com
are required if you intend to use the Windows 2000 native backup application. Commercial backup applications provide all necessary device driver support. Refer to www.quantum.com
for a list of compatible backup applications. Please note that Windows NT does not include native support for ValueLoaders. A backup application must be used.
Note: The following instructions assume that you have downloaded the appropriate device drivers from www.quantum.com
and have saved them in a known location on your computer system.
Tape Drive Device Driver (Windows 2000)
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Make sure that you are logged on to the host server with
Administrator privileges.
Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop, click Manage , then click Device Manager .
The tape drive should be listed under the “? Other Devices” item as:
• For VS80 ValueLoader—“BNCHMARK VS640 SCSI
Sequential Device”
• For VS160 ValueLoader—“QUANTUM DLT VS160 SCSI
Sequential Device”
For the VS80 ValueLoader, right-click the BNCHARK VS640
SCSI Sequential Device listing, click Uninstall , and then click the OK button to confirm that you want to remove the device.
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For the VS160 ValueLoader, right-click the QUANTUM DLT
VS160 SCSI Sequential Device listing, click Uninstall , and then click the OK button to confirm that you want to remove the device.
Click the Action button in the upper-left corner of the
Computer Management dialog box.
Click Scan for Hardware Changes . Windows 2000 scans for the drive. The drive appears under “? Other Devices” again.
For the VS80 ValueLoader, right-click the BNCHMARK VS640
SCSI Sequential Device listing and click Properties .
For the VS160 ValueLoader, right-click the QUANTUM DLT
VS160 SCSI Sequential Device listing and click Properties .
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Select the Drivers tab.
Click the Reinstall Driver or Update Driver button.
When the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard appears, click the
Next button.
Click Tape Drives and then click the Next button.
Click the Have Disk button. Type the path to where you have saved the device drivers on your system, then click the OK button.
Click the DLT ValueLoader Tape Drive entry and click the Next button.
Note: Depending on the status of your system and the exact path taken to select the device driver, the driver may appear as Dltvstp.inf
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Click the Next button again to install the driver.
Click the Finish button.
Close the Device Properties dialog box.
17 The drive appears in Device Manager under Tape Drives as
DLT ValueLoader Tape Drive and is now ready to use.
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ValueLoader Device Driver (Windows 2000) 1
To install the ValueLoader device driver:
1 Make sure that you are logged on to the host server with
Administrator privileges.
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Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop, click Manage , then click Device Manager .
The ValueLoader should be listed under the “Medium
Changers” item as “Unknown Medium Changer Device.”
Right-click the Unknown Medium Changer Device listing, click
Uninstall , and then click the OK button to confirm that you want to remove the device.
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Click the Action button in the upper-left corner of the
Computer Management dialog box.
Click Scan for Hardware Changes . Windows 2000 scans for the
ValueLoader DLT VS80 or ValueLoader DLT VS160. The
ValueLoader appears under “Medium Changers” again.
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Right-click the Unknown Medium Changer Device listing and click Properties .
Select the Drivers tab.
Click the Reinstall Driver or Update Driver button.
When the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard appears, click the
Next button.
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Click Display a list...
and then click the Next button.
Click the Have Disk button, type the path to where you have saved the device drivers on your system, then click the OK button.
Click the DLT VS Medium Changer entry and click the Next button.
Note: Depending on the status of your system and the exact path taken to select the device driver, the driver may appear as Dltvsmc.inf
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Click the Next button again to install the driver.
Click the Finish button.
Close the Device Properties dialog box.
17 The ValueLoader appears in the Device Manager under
Medium Changers as DLT VS Medium Changer . It is now ready to use.
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Key features
- Supports DLTtape IV cartridges
- Includes an 8-slot carousel
- Provides high-speed backup and data transfer
- Offers a variety of front-panel controls
- Allows for cartridge inventory management
- Provides ValueLoader configuration options