HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 Hardware Operator's Manual
HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 Hardware Operator's Manual

HP Surestore Tape Library Model 6/100 Hardware Operator's Manual

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  • Page 4 Printing History New editions of this guide incorporate all material updated since the previous edition. The manual printing date and part number indicate the current edition. The printing date changes when a new edition is printed. (Minor corrections and updates incorporated at reprint do not cause the date to change.) 1 November 1997 Edition 1 1997 by Storage Technology Corporation and Hewlett–Packard Company.
  • Page 5 List of Pages Document Title: A4846A LSM Hardware Operator’s Guide Manufacturing Doc PN: A4846–96000 Customer Doc PN: A4846–90000 Vender PN: 95754 Edition 1 1 November 1997 EC 83907 This document contains 74 pages: CHANGE DISPOSITION Cover Blank page Title thru xvi 1–1 thru 1–8 2–1 thru 2–8 3–1 thru 3–16...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Regulatory Statements ..........About This Guide .
  • Page 8 Hardware Operator’s Guide Handling a Cartridge ............4–1 Inspecting a Cartridge .
  • Page 9 Figures Figure 1–1. LSM Major External Components ........1–2 Figure 1–2.
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  • Page 11: Regulatory Statements

    HP shielded cables, such as those received with your product. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables used with this device must be properly shielded to comply with the requirements of the FCC.
  • Page 12 Hardware Operator’s Guide Herstellerbescheinigung (Germany) Note: Diese Information steht im Zusammenhang mit den Anforderungen der Maschinenlärm information sverordnung vom 18 Januar 1991. Schalldruckpegel Lp 70 dB(A) Am Arbeitsplatz Normaler Betrieb Nach ISO 7779:1988/EN 27779:1991 (Typprüfung) VCCI Class A (Japan) Note: This equipment is in the Class A category information technology equipment based on the rules of Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI).
  • Page 13 LED’s used in this product are Class 1 in accordance with IEC 825-1. Roseville, October 1, 1997 Frank D. Dembski Jr., Quality Manager European Contact: Your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH, Department TRE, Herrenberger Stra e 130, D-71034 Boblingen (FAX: + 49-7031-14-3143)
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  • Page 15: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide describes how to operate the A4846A Library Storage Module (LSM). Most of the information pertains to hardware. For LSM management software information and drive information, refer to the publications that pertain to these specific topics. This guide is intended primarily for data center operators who operate the LSM.
  • Page 16: Related Publications

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Important Messages This guide contains important messages that must be read carefully and followed: Note A note calls attention to information that can be helpful in understanding the operation of the product. A note usually, but not always, follows the information to which it relates.
  • Page 17 Hardware Operator’s Guide Internal Code License The following is the internal code license from Storage Technology Corporation:...
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  • Page 19: General Information

    Chapter 1. General Information This chapter describes the hardware components of the A4846A Library Storage Module (LSM). For LSM management software information and drive information, refer to the publications that pertain to these specific topics. The LSM is the hardware component in an automated cartridge system. An automated cartridge system is a removable media, robotic system that mounts cartridges into a storage cell or into a drive for read/write operations.
  • Page 20: Figure 1-1. Lsm Major External Components

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Figure 1–1. LSM Major External Components 1–2...
  • Page 21: Figure 1-2. Robot Components

    Hardware Operator’s Guide An audit occurs when: You power on the LSM. You open and close the LSM door. You perform an initial program load (IPL) of the LSM. You make a request using the LSM management software. Figure 1–2. Robot Components 1–3...
  • Page 22: Storage Cells

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Storage Cells The LSM is configured by panel, column, row, and cell so that the LSM management software can locate a cartridge. The LSM contains storage cells for 40, 60, 80, or 100 cartridges. Cartridges are stored in cell arrays that hold 6 or 14 cartridges, for a total of 20 cartridges per column.
  • Page 23: Cartridge Access Port

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Figure 1–4. Cell Locations Cartridge Access Port A CAP is the location where you can add a cartridge to or remove a cartridge from an LSM without interrupting normal cartridge mounts and dismounts by the robot assembly. The CAP is located in the drawer on the front LSM cover. Refer to “Entering a Cartridge through the CAP”...
  • Page 24: Drives

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Drives The cartridge is placed into the drive for data read or write operations. The LSM uses either DLT4000 or DLT7000 drives. From one to six drives can be installed, numbered 0 to 5, with 0 at the bottom. Note: Some software might number the drives from one to six.
  • Page 25: Manual Mode

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Manual Mode Manual mode occurs when the LSM door is opened to allow operator intervention. The operator tasks include: Moving the robot Locating a cartridge Removing a cartridge from the hand Mounting a cartridge into a drive Dismounting a cartridge from a drive Returning the LSM to automated mode Refer to Chapter 3 for the procedures.
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  • Page 27: Controls, Indicators, And Configuration

    Chapter 2. Controls, Indicators, and Configuration This chapter shows the locations and describes the functions of the library storage module (LSM) operator panel and the power switch. It also shows how to set the Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) address and the maximum usage count of the cleaning cartridge.
  • Page 28: Figure 2-1. Lsm Operator Panel Softkeys, Indicators, And Display

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Figure 2–1. LSM Operator Panel Softkeys, Indicators, and Display 2–2...
  • Page 29: Setting The Scsi Address

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Setting the SCSI Address You set the SCSI robotic address from the LSM operator panel. You might need to get the address from your systems administrator. Refer to Figure 2–2 and Figure 2–3 to set the SCSI address. Note: You cannot set the SCSI drive addresses from the LSM operator panel.
  • Page 30: Figure 2-2. Symbol Definitions For Menu Block Diagram

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Figure 2–2. Symbol Definitions for Menu Block Diagram Refer to Figure 2–2 to make sure that you understand how to read the block diagrams. Usually, pressing Execute means “yes,” that you want to perform the activity in the block, and pressing Menu means “no,” that you want to continue through the choices until your activity appears in the block.
  • Page 31: Figure 2-3. Setting The Scsi Address

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Figure 2–3. Setting the SCSI Address 2–5...
  • Page 32: Setting Cleaning Cartridge Count

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Setting Cleaning Cartridge Count Drives might occasionally require cleaning to prevent read/write errors. The drives are cleaned with a special cleaning cartridge. After a specified number of uses, the cartridge must be replaced. If your LSM was configured during installation to have the AUTO CLEAN feature enabled, you can use the LSM operator panel to set the maximum number of times a cartridge can be used.
  • Page 33: Figure 2-4. Setting The Maximum Usage Count Of The Cleaning Cartridge

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Figure 2–4. Setting the Maximum Usage Count of the Cleaning Cartridge 2–7...
  • Page 34: Power Switch

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Power Switch The power switch is an ON/OFF switch located in the bottom of the rear cover of the LSM, as shown in Figure 2–5. Press the switch to the ON position to supply power to the robot and the drives. Make sure that all jobs being performed by the robot and the drives are complete, then press the switch to the OFF position to remove power from the robot and the drives.
  • Page 35: Chapter 3. Operating The Lsm

    Chapter 3. Operating the LSM This chapter contains the procedures for: Powering on or IPLing the LSM Powering off the LSM Operating in automated mode Operating in manual mode Note: When the LSM is controlled by the host, refer to your software publications and enter the command using the LSM management software to perform the desired activity.
  • Page 36: Figure 3-1. Dlt Handle Position

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Figure 3–1. DLT Handle Position 3–2...
  • Page 37: Powering Off The Lsm

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Powering Off the LSM To power off the LSM: 1. Make sure that no jobs are being run by the drives or robot and that no tapes are in the drives. 2. Press the power switch (in the bottom of the rear cover of the LSM) to the OFF position.
  • Page 38: Figure 3-2. Entering A Cartridge Through The Cartridge Access Port

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Note: The LSM management software determines what happens when you enter a cartridge upside down or with an unreadable label. Under normal 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.
  • Page 39: Ejecting A Cartridge Through The Cap

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Ejecting a Cartridge through the CAP When you want the robot to eject a cartridge from the LSM through the CAP, use the LSM management software to enter the VOLSER of the cartridge you require. The robot will retrieve it and place it into the CAP. If the LSM operator panel displays “ONLINE CAP UNLK DISABLD,”...
  • Page 40: Operating In Manual Mode

    Hardware Operator’s Guide To replace the expired cleaning cartridge: 1. Press MENU until the LSM operator panel displays “PRESS EXECUTE TO REPLACE CLN CART.” 2. Press EXECUTE. The LSM operator panel displays “PRESS EXECUTE TO REPLACE DLT CART.” 3. Press EXECUTE. a.
  • Page 41: Figure 3-3. Opening The Lsm Front Door

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Figure 3–3. Opening the LSM Front Door 3–7...
  • Page 42: Moving The Robot

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Moving the Robot After you open the LSM door, you might need to move the robot to make it easier to access the stored cartridges or the drives. CAUTION: To prevent damaging the hand or Z carriage, make sure that the reach mechanism on the hand is fully retracted before moving any part of the robot.
  • Page 43: Figure 3-5. Rotating The Z Column

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Rotating the Z Column If you need to rotate the Z column, grasp it and carefully rotate it, as shown in Figure 3–5. The Z column rotates 140 degrees. If the column meets resistance and stops before the desired position is reached, it has contacted a stopping mechanism.
  • Page 44: Locating A Cartridge In The Storage Cells

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Locating a Cartridge in the Storage Cells Figure 3–6 and Figure 3–7 show the locations of the panels, rows, and columns of the cartridge storage cells in a configuration with six drives installed. The decal at the top of each column also provides location information. The LSM is configured by panel, column, row, and cell so that the LSM management software can locate a cartridge.
  • Page 45: Figure 3-7. Locating Cartridges-Panels, Columns, Rows, Cells

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Figure 3–7. Locating Cartridges—Panels, Columns, Rows, Cells 3–11...
  • Page 46: Removing A Cartridge From The Hand

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Removing a Cartridge from the Hand If the LSM experiences a power failure, a cartridge might be left in the hand. To complete a job request, you can remove it from the hand and manually mount it into a drive for a read/write operation.
  • Page 47: Mounting A Cartridge Into A Drive

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Figure 3–9. Removing a Cartridge from the Hand Mounting a Cartridge into a Drive CAUTION: Before you mount a cartridge into the drive, you must make sure that power is on, and that the Operate Handle indicator is on. Use the shuttle to operate, not the drive handle.
  • Page 48: Figure 3-10. Dlt Handle Position

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Figure 3–10. DLT Handle Position 3–14...
  • Page 49: Figure 3-11. Inserting A Cartridge Into The Drive

    Hardware Operator’s Guide CAUTION: You must insert the cartridge properly or you will damage the drive. Fully insert and seat the cartridge into the drive. Make sure that the cartridge has a readable VOLSER. 5. Hold the cartridge so that the VOLSER is facing you, as shown in Figure 3–11. 6.
  • Page 50: Dismounting A Cartridge From A Drive

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Dismounting a Cartridge from a Drive To dismount a cartridge from a drive: 1. Obtain the drive number from the LSM management software and place the drive offline. 2. Open the LSM front door by using a latch key to unlock the top and bottom latches.
  • Page 51: Chapter 4. Cartridges

    Chapter 4. Cartridges The chapter describes how to prepare and maintain cartridges. Preparing Cartridges The following pages describe how to prepare a cartridge for use in the LSM. Handling a Cartridge Generally observe the following protocols when handling cartridges: Keep cartridges clean. Inspect a cartridge before each use.
  • Page 52: Figure 4-1. Inspecting A Dlt Cartridge

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Figure 4–1. Inspecting a DLT Cartridge 4–2...
  • Page 53: Applying Cartridge Labels

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Applying Cartridge Labels The LSM uses DLTtape IV or IIIXT cartridges for data, plus diagnostic and cleaning cartridges. Different types of data cartridges are distinguished by a small “E” or “D” next to the last number in the VOLSER. Cleaning and diagnostic cartridges are distinguished by “CLN”...
  • Page 54: Setting Write Protect Switch

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Setting Write Protect Switch Refer to Figure 4–3 to see the location of the write protect switch. To set the cartridge to write protected, slide the switch to the left so the orange indicator is visible. In this position, the drive can only read data from the tape and cannot write data to the tape.
  • Page 55: Maintaining Cartridges

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Maintaining Cartridges The following sections describe how to store and clean cartridges. Storing Cartridges When you store a cartridge: Do not take a cartridge out of its protective wrapping until you are ready to use Store cartridges in a clean environment that duplicates the conditions of the room in which they are used.
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  • Page 57: Appendix A. Specifications

    Appendix A. Specifications This appendix lists supplies and accessories, specifications, and agency certifications. Supplies and Accessories The following table lists supplies and accessories: Table A–1. Supplies and Accessories Item HP Product Number HP Part Number Tape Cartridges HP DLTtape IV Data Cartridge C5141F Not applicable 20 GByte/35 GByte native...
  • Page 58 Hardware Operator’s Guide Item HP Product Number HP Part Number 10m SCSI cable C2925A A1658–62022 High–density with thumb screws to high–density with thumb screws, m–m 20m SCSI cable C2926A A1658–62023 High–density with thumb screws to high–density with thumb screws, m–m SCSI Cables for V–Class (68–pin to 68–pin) 5.0m SCSI cable Not applicable...
  • Page 59: Ordering Dlt Cartridge Labels

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Ordering DLT Cartridge Labels Each LSM is supplied with a sufficient quantity of data cartridge labels (with the “D” designation) to match a fully populated library (100 cartridges). To order additional labels, contact Engineered Data Products (EDP) for a reference to a dealer who services your area.
  • Page 60: Cartridge Environment Specifications

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Cartridge Environment Specifications The following specifications refer to the international standard ECMA–209 operating and storage environments for DLT cartridges. Table A–3. DLT Cartridge Environmental Specifications Operating environment Temperature 10 to 40 C (50 to 104 F) Relative humidity 20% to 80% noncondensing Wet bulb temperature 25 C (77 F) maximum...
  • Page 61: Lsm Specifications

    Hardware Operator’s Guide LSM Specifications The following tables list the LSM physical specifications, power specifications, and environmental specifications. Table A–4. LSM Physical Specifications 2 Drives 6 Drives Height 109 cm (43 in.) 109 cm (43 in.) Depth w/Covers 66 cm (26 in.) 66 cm 26 in.) Length 91 cm (36 in.)
  • Page 62: Table A-6. Lsm Environmental Specifications

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Table A–6. LSM Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating 15 to 32 C (59 to 90 F) Storage 10 to 40 C (50 to 104 F) Shipping -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F) Relative Humidity Operating 20% to 80% (noncondensing) Storage 10% to 95% (noncondensing) Shipping...
  • Page 63: Agency Certifications

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Agency Certifications The following table lists the agency certifications. Table A–7. Agency Certifications Category Certification CSA standard CAN/CSA–C22.2 no. 950–M93 UL standard 1950, Third Edition Safety EN60950 FCC #47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class A EMC Framework AS/NZS 3598: 1995 (Australia, N.Z.) VCCI Class A European Union CE emissions standards Emissions...
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  • Page 65: Glossary

    Glossary customer engineer (CE) The following terms are used in this guide or An employee trained to install, maintain, and repair equipment. apply to this product. diagnostic programs audit Tests, accessible A part of the LSM IPL sequence that through the LSM operator panel, that allow a CE catalogs all cartridge locations within the LSM to run offline tests within the LSM.
  • Page 66 Hardware Operator’s Guide manual mode VOLSER A relationship between an LSM See volume serial label. and control software. An LSM operating in volume serial label An alphanumeric label manual mode is not communicating with the host used by LSM management software to identify a central processing unit and requires human volume.
  • Page 67: Index

    Index agency certifications, A-7 cartridge label specifications, A-3 applying labels, 4-3 ordering addresses, A-3 audit, 1-3 ejecting cartridge through CAP, 3-5 auto clean, 1-7 entering cartridge through CAP, 3-3 automated mode operations environmental specifications definition, 1-6 cartridges, A-4 ejecting cartridge through CAP, 3-5 LSM, A-6 entering cartridge through CAP, 3-3 replacing cleaning cartridge, 3-5...
  • Page 68 Hardware Operator’s Guide LSM (library storage module) CAP, 1-5 cartridge storage capacity, 1-4 regulatory statements, ix components, 1-1 related publications, xiv IPLing, 3-1 modes, 1-6 removing cartridge from hand, 3-12 opening, 3-6 replacing cleaning cartridge, 3-5 powering off, 3-3 powering on, 3-1 robot returning to online status, 3-16 hand, 1-1...
  • Page 69 Hardware Operator’s Guide warranty, xiv Z carriage described, 1-1 weights, A-5 location, 1-3 wet bulb moving, 3-8 DLT, A-4 Z column LSM, A-6 described, 1-1 write enabled switch, 4-4 location, 1-3 write protect switch, 4-4 moving, 3-9 X–5...
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