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- Page 1 SWXTL-BL 50/100 GB, 5-Cartridge DLT Tape Drive Mini-Library User’s Guide Order Number EK-SM1TC-UG. A01...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Revision Record ........................vi About This Manual ......................vii 1 Introduction Product Overview ....................1–1 1.1.1 Fast Data Transfer Rate.................1–1 1.1.2 High Capacity....................1–1 1.1.3 Compaction ....................1–2 1.1.4 Media Durability...................1–2 1.1.5 Compatibility....................1–2 1.1.6 Code Update Capability ................1–3 1.1.7 Embedded Diagnostics..................1–3 2 Installing and Operating the Mini-Library Unpacking the Mini-Library................2–1 Power and SCSI Bus Terminator Connections.............2–2 Introduction to the Mini-Library................2–5... - Page 6 2.22 Opening the Magazine Door ................2–20 3 Code Update (From Tape) Code Update Overview..................3–1 3.1.1 Updating Code on a Standalone SWXTL-BL ..........3–1 Code Update Procedure ..................3–1 3.2.1 Updating the Code on the SWXTL-BL............3–2 3.2.2 Interpreting the Results................. 3–3 4 Troubleshooting Mini-Library Push-button Conditions ..............
- Page 7 Contents Figures (Con't) SWXTL-BL Magazine..................2–16 Inserting a Cartridge into the Magazine.............2–17 Removing a Cartridge from the Magazine ............2–18 Opening the Cartridge Door to Check the Tape Leader........4–2 Tables Read/Write Cartridge Compatibility..............1–3 Mini-Library Components...................2–1 Mini-Library SCSI Interface Cables ..............2–2 Adding a SCSI Bus Terminator................2–4 SCSI-2 Command Conditions ................2–5...
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Page 8: Revision Record
The following revision history lists all revisions of this publication and their effective dates. The publication part number is included in the Revision Level column, with the last entry denoting the latest revision. This publication supports the StorageWorks SWXTL-BL five-cartridge tape drive mini-library. - Page 9 StorageWorks 4 mm Cassette Tape Drive Utility for Novell NetWare / preliminary...
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Page 10: Appendix A Specifications
Document Structure This guide contains the following chapters: Chapter 1: Introduction Introduction gives an overview of the SWXTL-BL 50/100 GB, tape drive mini-library, describes its components, and discusses the drive features. Chapter 2: Installing and Operating the Mini-Library Installing and operating the mini-library describes unpacking, cable connections, configuring and installing the mini-library, setting the SCSI ID address, and the mini-library POST test. -
Page 11: Appendix B Product Notes For Novell™ And Ms-Dos
StorageWorks Tape Mini-Library Appendix B: Product Notes for Novell™ and MS-DOS™ ™ Product Notes for Novell™ and MS-DOS™ provides information that should be read by the system administrator before installing the mini-library when it will be used with a host operating under the Novell, MS-DOS, or MS-DOS/WINDOWS operating systems. -
Page 12: Introduction
Introduction This chapter introduces and describes the product features of the SWXTL-BL Tape Mini-Library. Product Overview The SWXTL-BL tape mini-library (Figure 1-1) is a high performance, streaming cartridge tape product designed for use on mid-range, and high-end computing systems. As a mini-library that performs automatic tape operations, the SWXTL-BL contains a high-capacity DLT tape drive and a five-cartridge, SCSI-2 medium changer device (loader). -
Page 13: Compaction
1.1.5 Compatibility Digital Equipment Corp. is committed to maintaining compatibility within the DLT family of tape products. The SWXTL-BL, the second generation of the mini-library family, offers users a smaller form factor and low cost alternative to the first generation mini-library, the TZ877 (Digital Part No.). -
Page 14: Code Update Capability
Older data cartridges can be loaded for read or read/write purposes into the SWXTL-BL mini-library. Any cartridges recorded in 2.6, 6.0, 10, or 20 Gbyte (assumes 2:1 data compression) can be read and written by the drive in the SWXTL-BL. Refer to Table 1-1 to determine cartridge compatibility with the SWXTL-BL mini-library. -
Page 15: Installing And Operating The Mini-Library
Unpack the mini-library and inventory the contents of the shipment. It should contain the following components: Table 2-1. Mini-Library Components Item Digital Part Number Quantity 5-cartridge mini-library SWXTL-BL Single tape cartridge unit TK85K-01 Head cleaning cartridge TK85-HC SCSI terminator connector 12-30552-01 User’s guide... -
Page 16: Power And Scsi Bus Terminator Connections
StorageWorks Tape Mini-Library Table 2-2. Mini-Library SCSI Interface Cables Application Drive-end Host-end Digital SCSI Cable Connector Connector Part Number Low-Density to- Low-Density (50-pin) Low-Density (50-pin) BC19J-1E (18 inches) Low-Density Cable BC19J-06 (6.0 feet) Low-Density to- Low-Density (50-pin) How-Density (50-pin) BC09D-03 (3.0 feet)) How-Density Cable BC09D-06 (6.0 feet) -
Page 17: Shipping Screw Under The Mini-Library
Chapter 2. Installing and Operating the Mini-Library Figure 2-1. Shipping Screw under the Mini-Library Figure 2-2. Mini-Library Rear Panel Tape Mini-Library User's Guide... -
Page 18: Mini-Library Front Panel
StorageWorks Tape Mini-Library Figure 2-3. Mini-Library Front Panel NOTE The mini-library uses an auto-ranging power supply and will accept a voltage range of 100 to 240 Vac and a frequency range from 50 to 60 Hz. 5. Terminate the SCSI bus as described in Table 2-3 below. -
Page 19: Introduction To The Mini-Library
If the controller detects the loader’s presence when the system is turned on, the loader is presented as a SCSI-2 medium changer device on LUN (Logical Unit) 1. If you issue the SCSI-2 medium changer commands to the SWXTL-BL: •... -
Page 20: Configuring And Installing The Mini-Library
StorageWorks Tape Mini-Library Configuring and Installing the Mini-Library This section describes the configuration rules and SCSI cable connections for the mini-library. NOTE Unless otherwise specified, the mini-library is set to SCSI ID 0 at the library. 2.4.1 Configuration Guidelines Your system uses the SCSI ID to identify, or address, the mini-library. Follow these guidelines when configuring (Table 2-5) the mini-library for use on your system. -
Page 21: Mini-Library Operator Control Panel
Chapter 2. Installing and Operating the Mini-Library Table 2-6. POST Display Messages Event Display Message LDR RST (loader reset) LDR ACT (loader active) Series of numbers displayed while mini-library elevator goes up and down (audible). LDR RDY (loader ready) Table 2-7. POST Test Analysis If ... -
Page 22: Operator Control Panel Functions
StorageWorks Tape Mini-Library Table 2-8. Operator Control Panel Functions Push-button Function Display Mode Puts the mini-library in the Normal, Density Select, or SCSI ID Select mode. • Select Selects SCSI ID and density. • Moves, in increments, the current slot number on the display to the next slot number. -
Page 23: Key Lock
Chapter 2. Installing and Operating the Mini-Library Table 2-9. Operator Control Panel Display Messages (Con’t) Tape drive activity is as follows: • On continuously indicates “density” on front panel • Off (default) indicates “density” selected automatically • Flashing indicates mini-library is in “density selection” mode Tape drive activity is as follows: •... -
Page 24: Operator Control Panel Unlocked (Enabled)
StorageWorks Tape Mini-Library Operator Control Panel Unlocked (Enabled) The operator control panel push-buttons are unlocked or enabled, it allows the operator intervene. This enables the mini-library to load or unload cartridges as needed during backup procedures. When you are copying data to the tape, operations stop if one of the following conditions occurs: •... -
Page 25: Front Panel Density Select Mode
Chapter 2. Installing and Operating the Mini-Library CAUTION Executing any “Write from BOT” operations destroys existing data on tape. 2.11.1 Front Panel Density Select Mode To select density via the front panel: 1. If a tape is loaded in the drive, the display shows the tape’s pre-recorded density. 2. -
Page 26: Programmable Host Selection Via Your Operating System
StorageWorks Tape Mini-Library Table 2-10. Results of not Using or Using Density Select Mode If . . . Then . . . You did not use the Density Select The display shows the actual density when the tape mode is reading and writing. -
Page 27: Density Select Mode
Chapter 2. Installing and Operating the Mini-Library Table 2-11. Normal Mode Definitions If the display says . . . It means the . . . LDR ACT Loader is active LDR RDY Loader is inactive and no cartridge is in drive. -
Page 28: Code Update Mode
StorageWorks Tape Mini-Library Table 2-13. SCSI ID Select Mode If the display says . . . It means the . . . SCSI ID SEL Mini-library is in the SCSI ID Select mode. SCSI ID 0 SCSI ID is set to 0... -
Page 29: Data Protection
To the right, the tape is write-enabled You cannot write data to the tape (if it is not software write-protected). 2.13.3 Ordering Cartridges Table 2-15 lists the cartridges with order numbers for the SWXTL-BL mini-library. Table 2-15. Cartridge Order Numbers Order Number Description TK85-01 CompacTape III cartridge. -
Page 30: Description Of The Magazine
(Figure 2-6). NOTE Insert and remove all cartridges at the front of the magazine. Figure 2-6. SWXTL-BL Magazine 2.14.1 Inserting a Cartridge into the Front of the Magazine Before you insert a cartridge: 1. Grasp the cartridge with the write-protect switch facing you. -
Page 31: When To Use The Cleaning Cartridge
Chapter 2. Installing and Operating the Mini-Library Figure 2-7. Inserting a Cartridge into the Magazine. 2.15 When to Use the Cleaning Tape Cartridge Use Table 2-17 to determine when to use the cleaning cartridge. Table 2-17. When to Use the Cleaning Cartridge If . -
Page 32: Removing A Cartridge From The Magazine
StorageWorks Tape Mini-Library Table 2-17. When to Use the Cleaning Cartridge (Con’t) 3. The HC message still Your data cartridge may be Try another cartridge. displays after you clean causing the problem. the drive head. 4. The HC message Cleaning has not been done and Replace the cleaning cartridge. -
Page 33: Removing The Magazine From The Mini-Library
Chapter 2. Installing and Operating the Mini-Library CAUTION To prevent cartridge jams in the mini-library, never apply labels to the top or bottom of tape cartridges. Always use the space on the front of the cartridge for labels. 2.17 Removing the Magazine from the Mini-Library To remove the magazine from the mini-library, first ensure the operator control panel is enabled or unlocked via the key lock (Figure 2-3). -
Page 34: Unloading The Cartridge
StorageWorks Tape Mini-Library Table 2-18. Cartridge Loading Sequence Stage Event The elevator moves to the selected slot. The cartridge is then removed from the magazine and placed in the elevator. The elevator moves to the drive position and inserts the cartridge into the drive. - Page 35 Chapter 2. Installing and Operating the Mini-Library Table 2-20. Opening the Magazine Door When . . . Then . . . You should . . . A cartridge is not in the The LDR RDY message Press the Open push-button. The drive displays before any operation door opens.
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Page 36: Code Update (From Tape)
You can update the mini-library code even when the mini-library is not attached to a SCSI bus. That is, you can update a standalone SWXTL-BL. However, to do an update, the power-on self-test (POST) must pass first. To pass, POST needs a properly terminated bus. -
Page 37: Updating The Code On The Swxtl-Bl
• Examines the data • Verifies the data is a valid SWXTL-BL code image • When the drive code update completes, the controller’s flash EEPROM memory is updated with the code image •... -
Page 38: Interpreting The Results
Chapter 3. Code Update (From Tape) 3.2.2 Interpreting the Results Table 3-1 lists the conditional results of updating the code on the SWXTL-BL. Table 3-1. Code Update Results If . . . This means . . . And you should . . . - Page 39 StorageWorks Tape Mini-Library Table 3-1. Code Update Results (Con’t) If . . . This means . . . And you should . . . • A power failure occurs during Try unloading the cartridge from the code update. The drive...
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Page 40: Troubleshooting
Mini-Library Push-button Conditions Review the information in the previous chapters to ensure you are correctly operating the SWXTL-BL mini-library. Before pressing the Display Mode, Select, Load/Unload, or Open push-buttons on the operator control panel, check for the conditions listed in Table 4-1 and ensure the following: •... -
Page 41: Backup Operation Failures
StorageWorks Tape Mini-Library Backup Operation Failures The following manual operations can cause back-up operations to fail during BACKUP: • Loading write-protected CompacTape III cartridges when executing write operations • Selecting the incorrect cartridge slot from which to initialize operations Avoiding Basic Problems... -
Page 42: Error Conditions
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Error Conditions Error conditions fall into these main categories: • Magazine Error - In most cases, this error is an operator-correctable condition indicated when the ERR MAG message displays. If you cannot resolve the error, call your service representative. •... -
Page 43: Clearing A Drive Error
StorageWorks Tape Mini-Library 4.4.5 Clearing a Drive Error When you press the Load/Unload push-button, the mini-library attempts to clear the error. When you press the Open push-button, the door opens to let you access the magazine. 4.4.6 Controller Error Description The ERR CTL message tells you the mini-library has detected a fatal error in the controller. - Page 44 Index Data (continued) protection, 2-15 ANSI proposed standards, 1-3 reliability, 1-2 transfer rate, 1-1 Archiving, 1-1 throughput, 1-1 Default density, 1-2 Drive error description, 4-3 Backup Durability, 1-2 operation failures, 4-2 unattended, 1-1 Bus reset, 3-1 ECMA proposed standards, 1-2 Embedded diagnostics, 1-3 error conditions, 4-3 Cartridge capacity, 1-1...
- Page 45 StorageWorks Tape Mini-Library Magazine (continued), Operator control panel (continued) inserting, 2-16 display messages, 2-8 opening door, 2-20 Output SCSI connector, 2-4 Mark directory, 1-1 Media, durability, 1-2 Packing slip, 2-1 reliability, 1-2 Messages, 1-2 Power on, 2-2 POST display, 2-7...
- Page 46 Index ordering, 2-15 removing from magazine, 2-18 selecting from magazine, 2-19 unloading, 2-20 write-protect switch, 2-14 write-protect switch (diagram), 2-15 TZ85, 1-2 TZ86, 1-2 TZ87, 1-2 Troubleshooting the mini-library, 4-1 Unpacking, 2-1, Updating code, 3-1, 3-2 Write protect switch, 2-15, 2-16 Tape Mini-Library User's Guide Index-3...
- Page 47 StorageWorks Tape Mini-Library Richard: However--we now know how to do it, The foregoing is a tentative attempt and it's a lot faster than reading the at an automatically generated index. text, writing down the entries, and then typing them into another file.
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Page 48: Index
Index character string and then pull down the Insert menu and select the Index Entry function and press the OK button in its dialog box. 6. If you don't quite see the wording you want, call up that Index Entry dialog box anyway and then type into the available space (up to 64 characters allowed) whatever... -
Page 49: Mini-Library Specifications
Specifications This appendix contains the technical specifications for the mini-library and the internal DLT2000 tape drive, and the definitions of the SCSI command signal set. Table A-1. Mini-Library Specifications. Characteristic Specification(s) Height 11.8 in. (300 mm) Width 16.3 in. (414 mm) Depth 10.5 in. -
Page 50: Dlt2000 Tape Drive Specifications
StorageWorks Tape Mini-Library Table A-2. DLT2000 Tape Drive Specifications. Characteristic Specification(s) Mode of operation Streaming Media 12.7 mm (1/2 in.) unformatted magnetic tape Track density 256 tracks/in. Bit density 62,500 bits/in. Number of tracks Transfer rate, raw native 1.71 MB/sec. - Page 51 Product Notes for Novell and MS-DOS This appendix provides information for the system administrator. It should be read before installing and using the SWXTL-BL tape drive mini-library with a host system operating under the Novell, MS-DOS, or MS-DOS/WINDOWS operating systems. Host SCSI Interface The SWXTL-BL tape drive mini-library utilizes the standard SCSI-2 command set to interface to the PC-based host system.
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