ValueLoader Administration. 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 3
ValueLoader Administration
Section Overview
This section describes the following:
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Configuring the ValueLoader on page 39
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Running the ValueLoader System Test on page 46
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Retrieving Information About the ValueLoader on page 47
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Configuring the ValueLoader
The Configuration menu provides access to the following
ValueLoader configuration options:
• Resetting the ValueLoader
• Setting SCSI IDs
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Configuring the ValueLoader
• ValueLoader Operating Modes
• Updating firmware
To access the Configuration menu from the Home screen or main menu, press the [+] or [–] button until “Configuration” appears on the top line of the LCD screen. Press the [Enter] button and then [+] or [–] to access the available options. Press the [Enter] button to execute the displayed menu option.
Resetting the
ValueLoader 3
This option resets the ValueLoader robotics and the tape drive within the ValueLoader, forces a new cartridge inventory, and clears any current error condition.
Note: This option is primarily used if the ValueLoader is in an error state.
To access this option, follow these steps:
1 From the Home screen or main menu, press the [+] or [–] button until “Configuration” appears on the top line of the LCD screen.
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Press [Enter] to select.
Press the [+] or [–] button until “Reset” appears on the LCD screen.
Press the [Enter] button to reset the ValueLoader.
After initialization, the ValueLoader returns to normal operation and displays the Home screen.
Changing the SCSI
ID 3
This option changes the SCSI ID the ValueLoader uses. The
ValueLoader operates as a single SCSI device with two separate
SCSI Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs): one LUN (0) is for the tape drive, the other (1) is for the ValueLoader robotics.
The default SCSI ID is 5. You should only need to change the SCSI
ID if there are other devices on the SCSI bus with the same SCSI
ID.
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Configuring the ValueLoader
To access this option, follow these steps:
1 From the Home Screen or main menu, press the [+] or [–] button until “Configuration” appears on the top line of the
LCD screen.
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Press the [Enter] button to select.
Press the [+] or [–] button until “Change SCSI ID” appears on the LCD screen. The second line displays the current SCSI ID.
Press the [Enter] button. The second line on the LCD screen displays “New ID:”.
Press the [+] or [–] button until the desired SCSI ID is displayed.
Press the [Enter] button. The LCD screen displays “Please
Cycle Power.”
Note: The ValueLoader will not respond to input from the
Operator ‘s Panel until the power has been cycled.
7 Turn off the ValueLoader. After a few seconds, turn it back on again.
The selected SCSI ID is now in effect.
Note: If you changed the SCSI ID, you may also need to cycle power on the host server and reconfigure your backup software before you can use the ValueLoader. Consult your hardware and software manuals for more information.
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Configuring the ValueLoader
ValueLoader
Operating Modes 3
Overview
The operating mode is set based on whether you have automation software controlling cartridges in the ValueLoader or if you are manually loading and unloading cartridges using the ValueLoader
Operator’s Panel commands. The ValueLoader always operates in
Autodetect mode, which is transparent to you. In Autodetect mode, the ValueLoader automatically assumes that you are no t using an automation software package to control cartridge or drive activity. This is called Stacker or Sequential mode. If the
ValueLoader detects that an automation software package is controlling tape/drive activity, it will automatically switch to
Random mode.
Random Mode 3
This is the normal mode of operation when a backup software application is being used. In Random mode, the ValueLoader does not automatically load tapes into the tape drive; it instead waits for commands from the software. To use Random mode, you do not need to configure anything from the ValueLoader front panel, but you must use a SCSI host adapter that has multi-LUN capability enabled, and your backup software package must support
ValueLoaders, which often requires the additional installation of an autoloader/library software module.
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Sequential Mode 3
Sequential Mode is useful when an adequate software application is not available. In Sequential Mode, the ValueLoader will automatically load and unload tapes from the drive. The operator determines the first tape to load by loading the desired tape into the tape drive using the ValueLoader’s front panel controls. See
Loading Cartridges on page 30 for instructions. When the first tape
is full or unloaded for any other reason, the ValueLoader automatically removes the tape from the drive, puts it in its original slot, then loads the cartridge in the next available higher numbered slot, continuing this sequence with each available higher numbered slot. To further determine how you want tapes
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Configuring the ValueLoader loaded into the ValueLoader’s tape drive while in Sequential
Mode, you may set Circular and Autoload options from the
ValueLoader front panel.
Circular Mode On/Off . This option turns Circular Mode on or off, and is used only when in sequential mode. When Circular Mode is on, after the ValueLoader has cycled through all available cartridges, it then reloads the original first cartridge in the sequence. If Circular Mode is turned off and the last cartridge has been unloaded, the ValueLoader stops loading cartridges until you manually load another cartridge.
Caution: Use caution when choosing Circular Mode as it makes it possible to overwrite data on previously written cartridges.
To access this option, follow these steps:
1 From the Home screen or main menu, press the [+] or [–] button until “Configuration” appears on the top line of the LCD screen.
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Press the [Enter] button to select.
Press the [+] or [–] button until “Circular Mode” appears on the
LCD screen. The second line on the LCD screen indicates the current status, either “On” or “Off.”
Press the [Enter] button. The LCD screen indicates whether you are about to turn Circular Mode on or off.
Press the [Enter] button to accept the change to Circular Mode or [Cancel] to exit and not save the changes.
Autoload Mode On/Off . This option turns Autoload mode on or off, and is only used when in sequential mode. When Autoload mode is on, the ValueLoader automatically loads the cartridge from the lowest numbered full slot into the tape drive when powered on. It then follows standard sequential operation as described in
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Updating Firmware
To access this option, follow these steps:
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From the Home screen or main menu, press the [+] or [–] button until “Configuration” appears on the top line of the LCD screen.
Press the [Enter] button to select.
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Press the [+] or [–] button until “Autoload Mode” appears on the screen. The second line on the LCD screen displays the current status, either “On” or “Off.”
Press the [Enter] button. The LCD screen indicates whether you are about to turn Autoload Mode on or off.
Press the [Enter] button to accept the change to Autoload mode or press [Cancel] to exit and not save the changes.
Updating Firmware
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Caution: Regardless of the firmware update technique, DO
NOT POWER CYCLE OR RESET THE
AUTOLOADER DURING THE UPGRADE
PROCESS. Doing so could cause the ValueLoader to become inoperable.
Using a Firmware
Upgrade Tape 3
This option performs a firmware update for the ValueLoader using a firmware upgrade cartridge.
Note: This code update operation assumes that the upgrade tape is imported as part of this procedure. Do not import the firmware update cartridge before starting this procedure.
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Updating Firmware
To access this option, follow these steps:
1 From the Home screen or main menu, press the [+] or [–] button until “Configuration” appears on the top line of the LCD screen.
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Press the [Enter] button to select.
Press the [+] or [–] button until “Code Update” appears on the
LCD screen. Press the [Enter] button to select.
If the carousel is full, the LCD screen displays No slot free for transfer. Press the [Cancel] button repeatedly until the main menu or Home screen is displayed. Export a cartridge to make room for the firmware update cartridge. See
on page 29 for instructions. Then return to step 1 to
update the firmware.
If the carousel is not full, the ValueLoader will select the first available slot and prompt you to insert the code update cartridge.
Insert the code update cartridge into the Import/Export slot.
Note: If the cartridge is not a valid code update cartridge,
The LCD will temporarily display error code
“3 0 BC,” the ValueLoader will reset, the cartridge will be exported, and the LCD displays “Bad upgrade tape.”
7 During the firmware update, which can take several minutes, the LCD screen displays “Code update in Progress.” When the firmware update is complete, the ValueLoader resets, then unloads and exports the code upgrade cartridge. Remove the code upgrade cartridge and press the [Enter] button when the
LCD screen prompts you to do so.
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Running the ValueLoader System Test
8 If you exported a data cartridge to make room for the code upgrade cartridge, be sure to import the cartridge to its original slot. See
Importing Cartridges on page 28 for instructions.
Note: After a firmware update, the firmware revision displayed on the LCD is not updated until the
ValueLoader is power cycled.
Using SCSI 3 Quantum has the files and instructions necessary to update drive and ValueLoader firmware via SCSI. Refer to www.quantum.com
for details.
Running the ValueLoader System Test
The System Test option cycles the ValueLoader through the process of loading, calibrating, and unloading all cartridges in the carousel. Running a System Test verifies the operational soundness of both the ValueLoader and tape drive. The System
Test continues indefinitely until you press the [Cancel] button. All regular backup and restore operations are suspended while a
System Test is in progress.
Note: At least one cartridge must be in inventory before running System Test.
To run a System Test:
1 From the Home screen or main menu, press the [+] or [–] button until “Diagnostics” appears on the top line of the LCD screen.
2 Press the [Enter] button to select. “System Test” appears on the
LCD screen.
3 Press the [Enter] button to begin the test.
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Retrieving Information About the ValueLoader
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The “Test Count” displays the number of load-calibrate-unload cycles that have been completed during the test.
Press the [Cancel] button to end the test.
Retrieving Information About the ValueLoader
The Information menu provides access to information about the
ValueLoader, including the cycle count, event log, and firmware revision.
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Cycle Count 3 This option displays the total system cycle count, incrementing each time a tape is loaded into the drive or exported from the
ValueLoader.
To use this option, follow these steps:
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From the Home screen or main menu, press the [+] or [–] button until “Information” appears on the top line of the LCD screen.
Press the [Enter] button to access the available options.
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Press the [+] or [–] button until “Cycle Count” appears on the
LCD screen.
The LCD screen displays the total cycle count.
Press the [Cancel] button when done.
View Event Log 3 This option provides access to the most recent ValueLoader errors and events (see
table 5 on page 63 for a description of error codes).
From the Home screen or main menu, press the [+] or [–] button until “Information” appears on the top line of the LCD screen.
1 Press the [Enter] button to access the available options.
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Press the [+] or [–] button until “View Event Log” appears on the LCD screen. The LCD screen also displays the quantity of errors and events currently stored in the event log.
Press the [Enter] button to access the most recently logged event.
Press the [+] or [–] button to display each event in the log.
Press [Cancel] when done.
Firmware Revision 3 This option displays the revision of the firmware currently installed in the ValueLoader.
Note: The tape drive and ATL ValueLoader firmware are a single image, but displays as three firmware numbers on the front panel.
To use this option, follow these steps:
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From the Home screen or main menu, press the [+] or [–] button until “Information” appears on the top line of the LCD screen.
Press the [Enter] button to access the available options.
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Press the [+] or [–] button until “Firmware Rev” appears on the
LCD screen.
The LCD screen displays the revision of the firmware currently installed in the ValueLoader.
Press [Cancel] when done.
Note: After a firmware update, the firmware revision displayed on the LCD will not be updated until the
ValueLoader is power cycled.
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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