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Summary of Changes Date Edition Description 111222 November 1999 First Initial release. 111468 May 2000 Second Refer to this edition for a description of the changes. 111640 February 2001 Third Refer to this edition for a description of the changes. 111680 September 2001 Fourth...
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Preface This manual describes how to service the L180 Tape Library and is intended primarily for StorageTek service representatives and authorized original equipment manufacturer (OEM) personnel. The service tasks that can be performed include: • Loading microcode • Using trouble isolation procedures (TIPs) to help diagnose problems •...
A warning always precedes the information to which it pertains. Conventions Naming conventions found in this publication for the L180 Tape Library include L180, library, and tape library. Naming conventions for the various tape drives include drives or the specific name and model number for the tape drives, such as 9840 Tape Drive.
Power follows label on product URLs http://www.storagetek.com Blue (prints black in hardcopy publications) Related Publications The following publications contains additional information about the L180 Tape Library: L180 Tape Library Publications Part Number L700/L180 Interface Reference Manual 95869 Operator’s Guide 95895...
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Preface The following publications contains additional information about the various tape drives supported in the L180 Tape Library: 9840/T9840 Tape Drive Publications Part Number Service Reference Manual 95740 User’s Reference Manual 95739 Installation Manual 95879 Illustrated Parts Catalog 95866 DLT Tape Drive Publications...
The URL for the StorageTek external Web site is http://www.storagetek.com Customer Resource Center StorageTek’s Customer Resource Center (CRC) is a Web site that enables members to resolve technical issues by searching code fixes and technical documentation. (This site encompasses the former Electronic Documentation Center.) CRC membership entitles you to other proactive services, such as...
Global Services Support Tools StorageTek’s Global Services Support Tools mission is to provide tools that aid in the sales and support of StorageTek’s products and services, and to meet or exceed the defined requirements of Customers by delivering tools on time and to specifications.
Safety Safety The following provides information about topics that are essential to all service and maintenance activity: • Your safety • Preventing electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to equipment Safety Precautions CAUTION: Potential injury: On-the-job safety is important; therefore, observe the following safety precautions while you are engaging in any maintenance activity.
Safety Lifting Techniques Lifting, regardless of how much or how little, can create serious back stress. If you follow these guidelines, you can reduce the risk of back injury: • Do not twist your body to pick up something or to put it down. Twisting puts extreme pressure on your back, especially when you lift or carry objects.
Potential damage to equipment: Handle ESD-sensitive components only under ESD-protected conditions. To meet this requirement, always use the Field Service Grounding Kit (PN 4711) and always follow these ESD precautions and procedures when you are servicing StorageTek equipment or handling ESD-sensitive components. ESD Precautions...
Safety • Periodically check the electrical resistance of the ground cord and the wrist- strap coil cord. Note: The ground cord should measure less than 1.2 MΩ, and the coil cord should measure between 0.8 and 1.2 MΩ. Repair or replace the cords if they no longer meet these requirements.
Safety Replace Components 7. Remove the defective component and place it on the work surface. 8. Remove the replacement component from its ESD-protective package, and install the component in the equipment. 9. Place the defective component in the ESD-protective package. Clean Up 10.
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• Install the equipment from the bottom of the rack to the top of the rack; StorageTek recommends that you place the heaviest items near the bottom of the rack. • 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.
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Safety L180, Recommendations for Equipment Rated to 35 C (89.6 F) May Exceed Operating Temperatures Fan Recommended No Fan Needed (59 F) Rack Equipment Power (Watts) L180, Recommendations for Equipment Rated to 40 C (89.6 F) May Exceed Operating Temperatures...
Class 1 Laser Product. Each laser transceiver has an output of less than 70 µW and a wavelength of 850 nm. StorageTek’s Class 1 Laser Products comply with EN60825-1(+A-11) and with sections 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.
• Do not coil the cable to less than 96 mm (3.75 in.) in diameter. • Do not bend the cable to less than 12 mm (0.5 in.) in radius. StorageTek recommends that a cable’s bend radius be no less than 20 times the diameter of the cable.
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Safety 2. Cable management: • Leave at least 4.6 m (15 ft) of cable at each end for future growth. • Use strain reliefs to prevent the weight of the cable from damaging the connector. • Review all information in this manual and in any related manuals about safely handling fiber-optic cables.
Introduction This chapter contains an introduction for servicing the L180 Tape Library and the basic components in it. Service Clearances Figure 1-1 shows the space requirements that you need to service the library. Figure 1-1. Service Clearances (C67109) C67109 1. 2.6 m (8.5 ft) 2.
Power System Power System The library power system consists of: • One or two AC power distribution units (PDUs) • One or two DC power supplies that provide voltage to the library • An optional uninterruptible power supply (Figure 1-2 on page 1-2) AC Power Distribution Units Each power distribution unit (PDU):...
Power System Power-On and Power-Off To power-on or power-off the library: 1. Open the rear door by placing your fingers in the slot and pulling the door open. The door swings open to the right. 2. Find the power switch near the bottom of the library, shown in Figure 1-3.
One to 10 Digital Linear Tape (DLT) drives One to 10 Super DLT (SDLT) drives One to 10 Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium drives One to six StorageTek 9840 Tape Drives One to six StorageTek T9840 Tape Drives A combination of these tape drives •...
Component Overview Figure 1-6. Electronic Compartment Components (C67105) C67105 1. View from library side (cut away) 7. Main AC power distribution unit (PDU) 2. View from library rear 8. Optional AC PDU 3. MPC card (enclosed) 9. Power switches (circuit breakers) 4.
Component Overview Reserved Cells The reserved cells are for the swap cell, diagnostic, and cleaning cartridges. Figure 1-8. Reserved Cells (C67110) C67110 1. Reserved cells location 2. Swap cell (leave empty) 3. Cells reserved for cleaning or diagnostic cartridges 4. Drive column The top cell is the swap cell.
Component Overview Tape Drives Table 1-1 lists the number of each type of drive when mixing drives: Table 1-1. Mixed Drive Combinations 9840/T9840 DLT or LTO Figure 1-9. Tape Drives (C67052) 1. DLT or Ultrium drive only in the top-most slot 2.
Component Overview Operator Panel Figure 1-10. Operator Panel Display, Buttons, and Indicators (C67080) C67080 1. Service Required indicator is steadily red when human intervention is required. 2. Library Active indicator flashes green when the library is operational. 3. Open indicator is steadily amber when the CAP door is open. 4.
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Configuration This chapter provides information about how to update the microcode and configure the library, tape drives, and network. • Firmware is the instructions or data that has been written into read-only-memory (ROMs, PROMs and EPROMs). • Microcode is the instructions that directly control a microprocessor. A single machine-language instruction typically translates into several microcode instructions.
After several seconds, the personal computer will display and update the number of bytes being sent. The download takes about 20 minutes. The L180 operator panel will display DOWNLOADING. After the personal computer displays FILE TRANSFER COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY, the operator panel will display DOWNLOAD COMPLETE.
Updating the Microcode Hyperterminal Method It is best to read through this procedure first before attempting it since there is a two minute time limit after Step 7. To use this method, the library must be fully initialized and the access door must be closed.
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Updating the Microcode 9. Double click on release.prm The SEND FILE box will appear, showing the pathname and the protocol chosen. Protocol should be set to Z-MODEM. 10. Click on SEND The status window for the transfer will appear. 11. Wait for the following prompt: Reboot ‘yes’? Respond with ‘yes’...
Configuration Overview Configuration Overview Configuration data consists of client connection, library capacity, panel types, along with the number and types of tape drives. The library and its associated drives must be configured: • During installation • When the MPC card is replaced •...
Configuration Overview Main Menu 4. Push the button on the operator panel, to see the Main Menu. MENU Figure 2-2 is an example of the main menu: Figure 2-2. Main Menu MAIN MENU: FSC LOG CAP CONTENTS DRIVE INFO CLEANING INFO DIAGNOSTICS VERSION INFO CONFIGURATION...
Configuration Overview Table 2-2. Library Configurations Configuration Option Selection Auto Clean enabled or disabled 9840 Cleaning cartridge warning count DLT Cleaning cartridge warning count LTO Cleaning cartridge warning count Date and time Fast Load enabled or disabled IP address Library capacity Automatically configured during IPL Library name Library SCSI ID...
Configuration Overview Library Information The Library Configuration Menu lets you modify the library’s configuration. From this menu, you may access editing menus for setting the library’s interface identifier, Fast Load status, date and time. Figure 2-4 shows an example of the library configuration screen. Figure 2-4.
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Configuration Overview Note: When configuring the library to a UNIX workstation, it is recommended that you use a dedicated SCSI client bus adapter: • For wide SCSI adapters, you may assign any target from 0–14. • For narrow SCSI adapters, you may assign any target from 0–6. If you choose to use the embedded system bus on the SPARC station, available targets are 6, 5, 2, or 0, because the remaining targets are reserved for Sun peripherals.
Configuration Overview Setting the Library Fibre Channel Port 0 Address If the control path for the library is Fibre Channel, you must set the Library’s Fibre Channel Port 0 address. The Lib Fibre I/F Config Menu lets you view the library’s worldwide ID and Port 0 Worldwide ID.
Configuration Overview If you want to have your network’s software set the library Port 0 address, you must set the hard address option to DISABLED by: a. Pressing the arrow buttons until the cursor underscores AUTO ADDRESS. b. Pressing the button.
Configuration Overview 4. When the screen displays your desired setting, press the button to SELECT save the changes. Press the button to abort. MENU If you have already changed the library’s SCSI ID or Port 0 address and are planning to exit the Main Configuration Menu at this time, you must press the button.
Configuration Overview Setting the Time The library saves the current time in non-volatile memory. To set this value: 1. Press the arrow button until the cursor underscores TIME. 2. Press the SELECT button. An editing screen appears. a. Use the up and down arrows to select a value for each field of the time. b.
Configuration Overview Drive Configuration The Drive Configuration Menu lets you modify portions of each drive’s configuration. For each drive, the menu displays the drive position, drive type, and, if the drive path is SCSI, the drive’s SCSI ID and the drive’s SCSI bus relationship with the library.
Configuration Overview Drive Entries ~ SCSI Drives Only These notes apply to configuring a 9840 or T9840 Tape Drive: • To configure a 9840 or T9840 Tape Drive’s SCSI ID and bus status from the library’s operator panel, the drive must have version 1.24 or later. Check the drive’s version, from the Main Menu.
Configuration Overview Drive Entries ~ LTO Drives LTO drives display as: • IBM LTO for the IBM Ultrium drives • SGT LTO for the Seagate Ultrium drives • HP LTO for the Hewlett-Packard Ultrium drives These statements explain how drive information might appear on the menu: •...
Configuration Overview Drive Entries (LTO Fibre Channel Only) You may either set a hard Fibre Channel address of 0 for LTO drives or allow the address to be set automatically, through arbitration. Note: Before you enter an LTO Fibre Channel address to 0, you must first set the drive’s Fibre Channel hard address option to enabled.
Configuration Overview Network Configuration The Network Config Menu lets you modify the library’s network configuration and view the library’s Ethernet address. Figure 2-8 shows an example of the network configuration screen. Figure 2-8. Network Configuration Menu NETWORK CONFIG MENU: LIBRARY NAME: IP ADDRESS: 000.000.000.000 NETWORK GATEWAY:...
Configuration Overview Setting the Library Name The system administrator might assign the library a name. The name is mapped to the IP address but does not affect operation. To set this value: 1. At the Network Config Menu, press an arrow button until the cursor underscores LIBRARY NAME.
Configuration Overview Setting the Network Gateway Address Note: Entering this address is optional. It serves to indicate the gateway connection between subnets, but it is applicable only when such a connection exists and is necessary to library operation. Consult the systems administrator for additional information. To set the network gateway address: 1.
Setting the Web Password If your library has StorageTek’s L-Series Library Administrator installed, you must set a web password at the operator panel. For instructions on how to set this value, see the documentation that shipped with the software.
Configuration Overview Note: To reset the screen characteristics to the default values, line up the cursor with RESTORE DEFAULTS and press the button. SELECT 5. When the value is correct, press the button to save the changes. SELECT Press the button to abort.
Configuration Overview You set the cleaning cartridge warning count from the Cleaning Info menu. To set this value: 1. From the status screen, press the button. The Main Menu will appear. MENU 2. Press the arrow button until the cursor underscores CLEANING INFO. 3.
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Trouble Isolation Procedures This chapter provides information about trouble isolation procedures (TIPs). TIPs are guidelines that help you diagnose and correct operational problems that do not result in the library displaying a fault symptom code (FSC). Examples of failures that might not post an FSC are: •...
TIP 0000: START TIP 0000: START Use this TIP to help determine the type of problem you are having and which TIP to use to help isolate the problem. Problem Conditions That Could Cause This Problem A problem is detected, but no FSC is •...
TIP 1000: AC Power Problems TIP 1000: AC Power Problems Use this TIP to troubleshoot AC power problems. WARNING: Make sure you follow the procedures in “Safety” on page xxi. Problem Conditions That Could Cause This Problem The PDU breaker trips. •...
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TIP 1000: AC Power Problems 6. Loosen the screws on the cable strain Yes: Go to step 9. relief for the AC PDU. Replace the cable. 7. Remove the power cable from the bottom of the PDU. 8. Use an ohmmeter to check the continuity of all three wires in the power cable.
Go to step 4. 4. Isolate the power problem between Refer to the L180 and L700 Uninterruptible Power the library and the UPS. Supply Reference Manual for more information and fault isolation of the UPS.
• Test the input voltage with the Utility Voltage Note: Inexpensive generators can display. If acceptable to the load, reduce the distort the voltage. UPS’s sensitivity (refer to the L180 and L700 Uninterruptible Power Supply Reference Manual for more information). UPS beeps occasionally.
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TIP 1010: UPS Power Problems Problem and Possible Cause Solution UPS does not provide expected backup time. • The UPS’s battery is weak because Charge the battery. Batteries require recharging of a recent power outage or is near after extended outages. The batteries wear faster the end of its service life.
TIP 2000: DC Power Problems TIP 2000: DC Power Problems Use this TIP to troubleshoot DC power problems. WARNING: Make sure you follow the procedures in “Safety” on page xxi. Problem Conditions That Could Cause This Problem The PDU breaker is UP, but the library •...
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TIP 2000: DC Power Problems Refer to Figure A-5 on page A-17 for an illustration and a list of the connectors for the MPC card. Go to step 6. 6. Are the MPC card fans and the two Yes: Go to step 7. fans in the drive area working? +43 VDC is missing.
TIP 3000: Operator Panel TIP 3000: Operator Panel Use this TIP to troubleshoot operator panel or display problems. WARNING: Make sure you follow the procedures in “Safety” on page xxi. Problem Conditions That Could Cause This Problem The operator panel has no display, or the •...
TIP 4000: Interface TIP 4000: Interface Use this TIP if the operating system does not recognize the library. WARNING: Make sure you follow the procedures in “Safety” on page xxi. Note: In the following procedure, to determine if the SCSI connectors are the correct length and type, see “External Interfaces”...
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TIP 4000: Interface 5. Check the library interface cable Yes: Go to step 6. connection at the library electronics Re-seat the cable connector or correct the module bulkhead. cable type. Is the cable the correct type and is the connection good? 6.
TIP 5000: Tape Drives TIP 5000: Tape Drives Table 3-3 on page 3-17 for a list of potential problems and possible causes. The following procedure describes the isolation of a faulty tape drive and its replacement while the library and other drives are online. This procedure is called a hot swap of the tape drive.
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TIP 5000: Tape Drives 5. Is the drive AC switch in the ON (|) Yes: Go to step 6. position? Set the switch on. If the drive still fails to function, go to step 10. 6. At the operator panel, consult the Yes: Check the drive type to be sure it drive’s status (see list on...
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TIP 5000: Tape Drives 10. Drive Replacement: CAUTION: System interruption: To avoid a system interruption, be sure to carefully follow the steps below when replacing the drive. a. Place the drive in a convenient position near the defective drive’s position. b.
TIP 5000: Tape Drives Drive Status Messages Table 3-2 summarizes drive status messages that might appear on the initial status screen: Table 3-2. Drive Status Messages Status Message Explanation You must initialize this drive. INIT REQUIRED This drive is not connected to the library. NOT CONNECTED The library does not recognize the type of drive in UNKNOWN DRIVE...
TIP 5000: Tape Drives Potential Problems and Causes Table 3-3 lists some potential problems with possible causes to help you determine problems with the tape drives: Table 3-3. Potential Problems and Possible Causes Problem Possible Causes Tapes not getting unloaded •...
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TIP 5000: Tape Drives Problem Possible Causes Drive makes a flip sound. All • Popped leader lights on right front of drive. Software says a tape is loaded and drive is in use. But no tape is in the drive. Operating system reports tape This is a buffer hang condition.
Diagnostic Tests Diagnostic Tests Diagnostic tests simulate online library operation. These tests must be run only when the target mechanisms are offline. For example, if the test exercises only the robot and does not affect any drives (as in the Get-Put diagnostic test), only the library must be offline. If, however, you want to mount a cartridge to a drive (Mount-Dismount diagnostic test), both the library and drive must be offline.
Diagnostic Tests Get-Put Loop Diagnostic Test The Get-Put Loop diagnostic test verifies that the robot can move from cell-to- cell, using a diagnostic cartridge. The robot: • Retrieves (gets) the diagnostic cartridge from the reserved cell • Moves the hand and cartridge laterally and vertically •...
Diagnostic Tests Mount-Dismount Loop Diagnostic Test The Mount-Dismount Loop diagnostic test verifies that the robot can mount and dismount a cartridge to a drive. The robot: • Retrieves a diagnostic cartridge • Mounts the cartridge into a drive When the drive unloads the cartridge, the robot: •...
This routine does not require the library to be offline. Make sure you show the operator how to run this test. Refer to the L180 Tape Library Operator’s Guide, PN 95895. Mount This test will mount a diagnostic cartridge to a selected drive.
Removal and Replacement This chapter provides the procedures to remove and replace the field replaceable units (FRUs) within the L180 Tape Library which includes: • “AC Power Distribution Unit” on page 4-5 • “DC Power Supply Assembly” on page 4-9 •...
Service Tools Service Tools You will need a standard service tool kit for most procedures. You may also need the following items listed in Table 4-1: Table 4-1. Equipment and Tools List Equipment/Tool Part Number Standard service tool kit 4019 Supplemental tool kit 24100094 ESD grounding kit...
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Before Beginning 1. Make sure the customer has ended all jobs the robot is performing. Note: If you are replacing a drive, make sure the customer has ended all jobs to that drive. 2. Open the library rear door by pulling gently on the finger slot. E67158 3.
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Before Beginning • If you are replacing the operator panel or rack installed components: Open the rack door by pulling gently on the left side of the door. E67161 • If you are replacing the other FRUs: Open the rear door by pulling gently on the finger slot as shown in step 2. •...
AC Power Distribution Unit AC Power Distribution Unit The AC power distribution unit (PDU) is behind the rear door, bottom middle section. Figure 4-1 and the following procedure to replace the AC power distribution unit. Note: If the library has two AC PDUs, this field replaceable unit may be removed and replaced while the library is powered on.
AC Power Distribution Unit Removal 1. Review the information under “Before Beginning” on page 4-2. 2. Remove power from the library by pressing down on the power switch. WARNING: Electrocution hazard: Make sure you press down on the power switch before removing the PDU.
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AC Power Distribution Unit 6. Use a T-25 Torx bit to remove the four screws that attach the PDU to the frame. 1. PDU 2. Screw (4) C67198 7. Pull the PDU straight out until you can disconnect the interior cables from the rear of the PDU.
AC Power Distribution Unit Replacement 1. Connect the interior cables and 2. Push the PDU straight into the library frame. 1. Interior cable (2) 2. PDU C67199 3. Use the four screws to reattach the PDU to the plate. 1. PDU 2.
DC Power Supply Assembly DC Power Supply Assembly The DC power supply assembly is under the electronics module. Figure 4-2 and the following procedure to replace the DC power supply. Figure 4-2. DC Power Supply Assembly (C67200) C67200 95897 Fifth Edition...
DC Power Supply Assembly Removal 1. Review the information under “Before Beginning” on page 4-2. 2. Remove power from the library by pressing down on the power switch. WARNING: Electrocution hazard: Make sure you press down on the power switch before removing the DC power supply assembly.
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DC Power Supply Assembly 4. Use a T-25 Torx bit to remove the 13 screws (eight on the front of the cover and five along the left side of the cover). 1. Front cover screw (8) 2. Left side screw (5) E67147 5.
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DC Power Supply Assembly 8. Disconnect the AC input power cable at the bottom of the DC power supply. 9. Use a T-15 Torx bit to remove the two bottom screws from the power supply. 1. Power cable 2. Screws C67201 10.
DC Power Supply Assembly Replacement 1. Push the power supply straight in to engage it into the drawer plug. 1. Power supply 2. Drawer plug C67203 2. Install the two top screws. 1. Power supply 2. Screws C67202 3. Install the two bottom screws. 4.
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DC Power Supply Assembly 5. Push the fan tray assembly into the frame and install the two fan tray screws. 1. Fan tray assembly 2. Screw (2) C67144 6. Install the 13 screws (eight on the front cover and five along the left side of the cover). 1.
Operator Panel Operator Panel The operator panel is recessed behind the rack door on the front of the library. Figure 4-3 and the following procedure to replace the operator panel. Figure 4-3. Operator Panel (C67119) C67119 95897 Fifth Edition 4-15...
Operator Panel Removal 1. Review the information under “Before Beginning” on page 4-2. 2. Remove the two left foam retainer wires from the slots on the rack door frame. 1. Wires C67120 CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: Grasp the operator panel before removing the fourth screw.
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Operator Panel 5. Use a nut driver to remove the cable clamp nut from under the operator panel. 1. Nut C67122 6. Use a T-15 Torx bit to remove the two top screws that attach the operator panel to the door.
Operator Panel 9. Remove the connector from within the operator panel housing. 1. Connector 2. Cable Replacement 1. Connect the cable to the MPO interconnect cable. 2. Secure the cable in place with a tie wrap. 1. Tie wrap C67123 4-18 Fifth Edition 95897...
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Operator Panel 3. Use a Torx bit to install the bottom two screws that attach the operator panel to the door. 1. Screws C67121 4. Install the cable clamp nut under the operator panel. 1. Nut C67122 5. Insert the operator panel into the frame and secure the top two screws. 6.
Cartridge Access Port Motor Cartridge Access Port Motor The cartridge access port (CAP) motor is behind the front door, on top of the cartridge access port. Figure 4-4 and the following procedure to replace the cartridge access port motor. Figure 4-4. Cartridge Access Port Motor (C67124) C67124 4-20 Fifth Edition...
2. Remove power from the library by pressing down on the power switch. CAUTION: Possible injury to person: The side cover is heavy and awkward. StorageTek advises that two people remove the cover. Use the proper lifting techniques described in “Lifting Techniques”...
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Cartridge Access Port Motor 8. Disconnect the two plugs at the top of the CAP. 1. CAP plugs E67126 9. If necessary, raise the hand so that you can access the bottom screws. 10. Use a T-30 Torx bit to remove the two bottom screws securing the CAP to the frame. 1.
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Cartridge Access Port Motor 12. Grasp the CAP by the magazine shelf, and pull the CAP off of the top and bottom alignment pins. 13. Lay the flat side of the CAP on the corner of a flat surface. 14. Use a T-25 Torx bit to remove the cable clamp screw. 15.
Cartridge Access Port Motor 19. Using a spring hook or needle-nose pliers, remove the two CAP motor springs from the CAP motor. 1. CAP motor springs E67134 20. Use a T-15 Torx bit to remove the two screws that attach the motor to the bracket. 21.
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Cartridge Access Port Motor 2. Attach the two springs to the CAP motor. 1. CAP motor springs E67134 3. Place the CAP belt over the motor pulley, and make sure the belt is in the groove. 1. CAP motor 2. Belt 3.
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Cartridge Access Port Motor 4. Use a T-15 Torx bit to tighten the two screws that attach the motor to the bracket. 5. Open the cable clamp and insert the CAP motor cable. 6. Use a T-25 Torx bit to install the cable clamp screw. 1.
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Cartridge Access Port Motor 8. Use a T-30 Torx bit to install the two top screws securing the CAP to the frame. 1. Top screws E67130 9. Use a T-30 Torx bit to install the two bottom screws securing the CAP to the frame. 1.
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12. Install the magazines. 13. Close the CAP door. CAUTION: Possible injury to person: The side cover is heavy and awkward. StorageTek advises that two people replace the cover. Use the proper lifting techniques described in “Lifting Techniques” on page xxii.
Figure 4-5 and the following procedure to replace the hand-camera assembly. Note: After August 2000, StorageTek began offering a High Extra Force Hand assembly for use with Ultrium drives and cartridges. This hand assembly is available through conversion bill number 101376.
Hand-Camera Assembly Removal CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: You will need one of the shipping pins that were removed during installation. Ask the customer for the pin. If the pin is not available, hold the Z belt when removing the hand-camera assembly. Once the hand has been removed, the Z carriage will be pulled to the top of the column and could be damaged.
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Hand-Camera Assembly 6. Rotate the Z column until the hand is accessible from the left side of the Z column. 7. Open the cable clamp on the left side of the hand-camera assembly. CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: Pay attention to which jack each cable attaches. Connecting the cables incorrectly can seriously damage the hand components.
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Hand-Camera Assembly 10. Rotate the Z column clockwise until the remaining bottom screw is accessible. 11. Use a T-15 Torx bit to remove the remaining bottom screw. 1. Bottom screw E67140 12. Rotate the Z column clockwise. 13. Use a T-15 Torx bit to remove the two top screws. 14.
Hand-Camera Assembly Replacement 1. Align holes on the hand-camera assembly with the alignment pins on the Z carriage. 2. Attach the hand-camera assembly with the two top screws. 1. Top screws E67141 CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: Make sure the gripper mechanism is fully retracted. If it is left extended and you manually move the robot, the gripper mechanism will strike a storage cell.
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Hand-Camera Assembly 5. Rotate the Z column counterclockwise as far as possible and install the other bottom screw. 1. Bottom screw E67139 CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: Pay attention to which jack each cable attaches. Connecting the cables incorrectly can seriously damage the hand components. The inside cable is shorter and must connect to the closer jack.
Fan Tray Assembly Fan Tray Assembly The fan tray assembly is behind the rear door, under the electronics module. If either fan fails, replace the entire assembly (two fans and the tray). Figure 4-6 and the following procedure to replace the fan tray assembly. Figure 4-6.
Fan Tray Assembly Removal 1. Review the information under “Before Beginning” on page 4-2. 2. Power off the library by pressing down on the power switch. 1. Power switch E67159 3. If the library has a SCSI configuration, open the lower cable clamp and release the library SCSI Y cable.
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Fan Tray Assembly 5. Use the handle to gently pull the compartment completely out until the buttons in the top and bottom slides lock into place. 1. Handle E67148 1. Button (2) E67157 6. Use a T-15 Torx bit to remove the two fan tray screws. 7.
Fan Tray Assembly Replacement 1. Slide the new fan tray assembly into the frame and install the two fan tray screws. 1. Fan tray assembly 2. Screw (2) C67144 2. Power on the library by lifting up the power switch. Listen to make sure the fans are operating, then power off the library.
MPC Card MPC Card The MPC card is behind the rear door and inside the electronics module. Figure 4-7 and the following procedure to replace the MPC card. Figure 4-7. MPC Card (C67145) C67145 Note: Depending on your library’s configuration, you might need to remove MPV card assembly (CPCI module) from the old MPC card and install it onto the new MPC card.
MPC Card Removal 1. Review the information under “Before Beginning” on page 4-2. 2. Power off the library by pressing down on the power switch. If the library has a SCSI configuration, make a note of whether the SCSI cable connects to the single-ended or differential connector on the side of the electronics compartment or whether it connects to the MPW card.
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MPC Card 5. Use the handle to gently pull out the compartment until the buttons in the top and bottom slides snap into place. 1. Handle E67148 6. Use a T-15 Torx bit to remove four screws from the front of the electronics module cover. Note: The cover in older model libraries has six screws: four on the back and two on the sides.
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MPC Card 8. Use a 3/16 nut driver to remove the four SCSI jack screws, and remove the SCSI connectors. (This is done to make room to remove the card.) 1. SCSI jack screws (4) E67151 9. Disconnect P43, P551, P571, P570, P53, P550 (if applicable), P24, P28, and P36. P550 P551 P570...
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MPC Card CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: Grasp the cable housing, not the cable itself. 10. Remove the SCSI jumper cable from the lower right section of the MPC card. 1. SCSI jumper cable E67150 CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: Make sure the screws do not fall into the fan assembly. 11.
MPC Card Replacement CAUTION: Possible ESD damage: Follow the ESD precautions outlined in “Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention” on page xxiii. 1. Remove the MPC card from the anti-static bag. 2. Make sure the SCSI jumpers on the new card are set in the same position as those on the old card.
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MPC Card 6. Connect P43, P551, P571, P570, P53, P550 (if applicable), P24, P28, and P36. P550 P551 P571 P570 E67152 7. Install the four SCSI jack screws. 1. SCSI jack screws (4) E67151 95897 Fifth Edition 4-45...
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MPC Card CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: Grasp the cable housing, not the cable itself. 8. Install the SCSI jumper cable into the lower right section of the MPC card. 1. SCSI jumper cable E67150 9. If you removed any other cards, install them, using the instructions in this chapter. 10.
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MPC Card 12. Pressing the top and bottom buttons in, use the handle to gently push in the compartment. 1. Button (2) E67157 13. Install the 13 screws (eight on the front of the cover and five along the left side of the cover).
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MPC Card 14. If the library has a SCSI configuration, reconnect the SCSI connector. 1. SCSI cable E67146 15. Configure the library. See Chapter 2, “Configuration” for specific information. CAUTION: Configuration Error: You must perform the steps below to ensure correct configuration of the library •...
MPU Card MPU Card The MPU card attaches to the MPV card (CPCI module). The MPU card is attached to the side of the CPCI module and connected to the MPC card in the electronics module. The MPU card can be accessed from the front of the electronics compartment.
MPU Card Removal WARNING: Eye hazard. Never look directly into a fiber-optic cable, a fiber-optic connector, or a laser transceiver module. Hazardous conditions might exist from laser power levels that are capable of causing injury to the eye. Be especially careful when using optical instruments with this equipment. Such instruments might increase the likelihood of eye injury.
MPU Card 4. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to loosen the captive screw at the top of the MPU card cover plate. 5. Push down the latch handle. 6. Pull the MPU card out of the CPCI module. 1. Captive screw 2.
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MPU Card 3. Slide the MPU card into the groove in the rail in the lower slot, and gently push it in until it mates with the MPV card connector. 1. MPU card 2. Groove in rail C67192 4. Make sure the latch handle engages. 5.
MPW Card MPW Card The MPW card, which attaches to the MPV card (CPCI module), allows the customer to connect the library to a Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI bus. The MPW card is attaches to the side of the CPCI module and connects to the MPC card in the electronics module.
MPW Card Removal 1. Review the information under “Before Beginning” on page 4-2. 2. Power off the library by pressing down on the power switch. 3. Disconnect the library’s SCSI cable from the MPW card. Note: If the library is the last device on the SCSI bus, you might also have to disconnect the pass-through terminator.
MPW Card Replacement CAUTION: Possible ESD damage: Follow the ESD precautions outlined in “Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention” on page xxiii. 1. Remove the MPW card from the anti-static bag. 2. Hold the card so that the card connector aligns with the MPV card connector. 3.
MPV Card MPV Card The MPV card is attached to the side of the CPCI card cage and connected to the MPC card in the electronics module. During the procedure, you will remove the MPU card or MPW card and place it on the new MPV card.
MPV Card Removal 1. Review the information under “Before Beginning” on page 4-2. 2. Power off the library by pressing down on the power switch. 3. Disconnect the fiber optic cable from the MPU card or remove the library’s SCSI cable from the MPW card.
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MPV Card 6. Pull the MPU or MPW card out of the CPCI module and place it into an anti-static bag. This card is not part of the FRU and will be reinstalled onto the new MPV card. 7. If necessary, open the lower cable clamp and release the library SCSI cable. 1.
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MPV Card 9. Use the handle to gently pull out the compartment until the buttons in the top and bottom slides snap into place. 1. Handle E67156 10. Use a T-15 Torx bit to remove the four screws from the front of the electronics module cover.
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MPV Card CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: Use a magnetized Torx bit to remove the screws. Do not let the screws fall into the fans or power supply. 12. Use a T-10 Torx bit to remove the three CPCI module mounting screws from the MPC card standoffs.
MPV Card Replacement CAUTION: Possible ESD damage: Follow the ESD precautions outlined in “Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention” on page xxiii. 1. Remove the MPV card from the anti-static bag. 2. Install the MPV card to the CPCI module with the six mounting screws. 1.
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MPV Card 5. Tilt the electronics module cover, and slip the tabs into the slots. 6. Attach the cover with the four screws. Note: The cover in older model libraries has six screws: four on the back and two on the sides.
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MPV Card 9. If necessary, place the SCSI cable loop in the lower cable clamp and close the clamp. 1. SCSI cable 2. Lower cable clamp C67233 CAUTION: Possible ESD damage: Follow the ESD precautions outlined in “Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention” on page xxiii.
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MPV Card 13. Make sure the card latch handle engages. 14. Tighten the captive screw. 1. Vacancy plate 2. Latch handles 3. Captive screws 4. MPU or MPW card C67281 1. Fiber optic cable 1. SCSI cable C67297 C67284 15. Reconnect the fiber optic or SCSI cable. 16.
Theta Motor Theta Motor The theta motor is behind the top of the robot. Figure 4-11 and the following procedure to replace the theta motor. Figure 4-11. Theta Motor (C67164) C67164 95897 Fifth Edition 4-65...
2. Power off the library by pressing down on the power switch. CAUTION: Possible injury to person: The side cover is heavy and awkward. StorageTek advises that two people remove the cover. Use the proper lifting techniques described in “Lifting Techniques” on page xxii.
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Theta Motor 6. Disconnect P663 and P664 from the PRY card. J663 J664 C67167 7. As you face the Z column, rotate the Z column until the hand is pointing to the rear left corner of the library. 8. Use tape to secure the theta belt to the theta pulley at both places where it leaves the pulley.
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Theta Motor CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: Do not remove the two screws described below or you will release the springs in the motor bracket. 9. Two screws clamp the theta belt tensioner. Use a T-25 Torx bit to loosen the screws two turns.
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Theta Motor 13. Remove the four screws that attach the cover plate to the bulkhead above the drives. 14. Remove the cover. 1. Screws 2. Cover plate C67171 Note: The rear screw is hard to access. Use a short nut driver or a ratchet driver with a 1/4 in.
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Theta Motor 16. From the side of the library, grasp the motor assembly and remove the two forward screws. 1. Screws C67173 17. Place the motor assembly top-side down on a work surface. 18. Note the orientation of the encoder relative to the bracket and base. 19.
Theta Motor 20. Lay the encoder on a cushioned surface. 21. Use a T-15 Torx bit to remove the four screws that attach the motor to the bracket. 1. Screw (4) C67175 22. Remove the motor. Replacement 1. Noting the orientation of the encoder, attach the motor to the bracket with the four screws.
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Theta Motor 2. Attach the motor assembly to the roof with three screws. 1. Front screws C67173 1. Rear screw C67172 3. Move the motor assembly toward you, and place the belt over the pulley. 1. Belt C67176 4-72 Fifth Edition 95897...
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Theta Motor 4. Remove the tape securing the belt to the theta pulley. 5. Make sure the belt is properly positioned along the top and bottom tracks of the theta pulley. If necessary, position the belt correctly. 1. Tape C67168 6.
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9. Use a tie wrap to secure the PRY card cables to the roof. 1. Tie wrap C67166 CAUTION: Possible injury to person: The side cover is heavy and awkward. StorageTek advises that two people replace the cover. Use the proper lifting techniques described in “Lifting Techniques” on page xxii.
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Theta Motor 11. Use a Torx bit to install the screw that attaches the side cover to the top of the frame. 1. Side cover screw C67165 12. Attach the bulkhead cover plate with four screws. 1. Screws 2. Cover plate C67171 13.
Z Motor Z Motor The Z motor is on the side of the Z column. Figure 4-12 and the following procedure to replace the Z motor. Figure 4-12. Z Motor (C67204) C67204 4-76 Fifth Edition 95897...
Z Motor Removal 1. Review the information under “Before Beginning” on page 4-2. 2. Power off the library by pressing down on the power switch. CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: Pay attention to which jack each cable attaches. Connecting the cables incorrectly can seriously damage the hand components. 3.
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Z Motor 6. Insert one shipping pin through the holes in the ceiling bracket and into the theta pulley. 1. Shipping pin 2. Theta pulley C67234 CAUTION: Possible ESD damage: Follow the ESD precautions outlined in “Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention” on page xxiii.
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Z Motor 9. Lower the hand-camera assembly past the shipping pin hole in the Z column, and insert the other shipping pin. 10. Slowly raise the Z carriage until the counterweight rests on the shipping pin. 1. Hand-camera assembly 2. Shipping pin C67207 11.
Z Motor 15. Remove the motor. 1. Tape 2. Screw (4) C67210 Replacement 1. Hold the motor so that the encoder cables run along the right side of the motor. 2. Use the four screws to attach the motor to the bracket. 3.
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Z Motor 4. Carefully place the Z belt onto the pulley. 1. Belt C67208 CAUTION: Possible ESD damage: Follow the ESD precautions outlined in “Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention” on page xxiii. 5. Attach the PRX card with six screws. 1. PRX card 2.
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Z Motor 6. Remove the shipping pin from the theta pulley. 1. Shipping pin 2. Theta pulley C67234 7. Rotate the Z column. 8. Route the motor cables along the recessed area between the PRX card bracket and the motor bracket and through the cable clamp. 1.
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Z Motor 10. Connect the cables. 1. P193B 2. P671 3. P675 4. P676 5. P670 6. P193A 7. PRX card E67205 11. Fasten the cable clamp. 1. Cable clamp C67209 12. Lower the Z carriage and remove the shipping pin from the Z column. 1.
Z Flex Cable Z Flex Cable The Z flex cable runs along the Z column between the Z carriage and the PRX card at the top of the Z column. Figure 4-13 and the following procedure to replace the flex cable. Figure 4-13.
Z Flex Cable Removal 1. Review the information under “Before Beginning” on page 4-2. 2. Power off the library by pressing down on the power switch. 3. Rotate the Z column until the PRX card is facing you. CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: Pay attention to which jack each cable attaches. Connecting the cables incorrectly can seriously damage the Z mechanism components.
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Z Flex Cable 6. Use a T-15 Torx bit to remove the two screws that attach the Z flex cable bracket to the Z column. 1. Cable bracket 2. Screws C67215 7. Rotate the Z column counterclockwise until the Z flex cable side of the hand-camera assembly is accessible.
Z Flex Cable 10. Use a T-15 Torx bit to remove the two screws that attach the Z flex cable bracket to the Z carriage. 1. Screws 2. Bracket C67216 Replacement CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: Do not twist the new cable. Twisting could damage the stiffener in the cable assembly.
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Z Flex Cable CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: Pay attention to which jack each cable attaches. Connecting the cables incorrectly can seriously damage the hand components. The inside cable is shorter and must connect to the closer jack. 2. Connect P194A/B to the bottom of the hand-camera assembly. 3.
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Z Flex Cable 6. Carefully fold the Z flex cables and route the Z flex cables through the cable clamp. 1. Cable fold 2. Cable clamp C67235 7. Connect the two cable connectors P193A/B to the PRX card at the top of the Z column. 8.
Library SCSI Cable Library SCSI Cable The cable is on the electronic compartment. Note: If the library contains an MPW card and the library is the last device on the LVD SCSI bus, then the library’s SCSI cable is likely not a Y cable but a single cable.
Library SCSI Cable Removal 1. Review the information under “Before Beginning” on page 4-2. 2. Note whether the cable is connected to the single-ended or differential connector; then disconnect the cable from the electronics module. 1. SCSI Y cable E67146 3.
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Library SCSI Cable 5. Release the two cable clamps. 1. Cable clamps C67219 6. Remove the four screws that attach the SCSI interface plate to the chassis. 1. Plate 2. Screws (4) C67220 4-92 Fifth Edition 95897...
Library SCSI Cable 7. Use a 3/16 nut driver to remove the jack screws. 1. Screws (4) C67221 Replacement 1. Insert the connectors into the slots in the SCSI interface plate and attach the connectors with the jack screws. 2. Use four screws to attach the SCSI interface plate to the chassis. 1.
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Library SCSI Cable 1. Cable clamps C67219 5. Connect the client cables to the dual end of the cable. 6. Install the terminator. 1. Terminator 2. Cable C67218 7. Connect the cable to the electronics module. 8. Go to “Restoring Operation” on page 4-136.
Drive SCSI Y Cable Drive SCSI Y Cable The cable is behind the drive access door. Figure 4-15 and the following procedure to replace the cable. Figure 4-15. Drive SCSI Y Cable (C67222) C67222 Drive Preparation Observe these precautions before beginning: 1.
Drive SCSI Y Cable Removal 1. Review the information under “Before Beginning” on page 4-2. 2. Open the drive door. 3. Power off the drive by pressing the power switch to the OFF (O) position. 4. Disconnect the SCSI Y cable from the rear of the drive. 1.
Drive SCSI Y Cable 6. Use a 3/16 nut driver to remove the jack screws. 1. Screws (2) C67225 7. Push the jack through the slot. 8. Pull the cable out of the frame. Replacement 1. Push the connectors through the slots and attach the connectors with the jack screws. 1.
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Drive SCSI Y Cable 2. Connect the client cables and terminator (or serial cable) to the frame. 1. Terminator 2. Client cable C67224 3. Connect the cable to the rear of the drive. 4. Power on the drive by pressing the power switch to the ON (|) position. 1.
DLT Tape Drive DLT Tape Drive The drive is behind the drive access door. The drive access door is behind the library rear door. Figure 4-16 and the following procedure to replace the drive. Note: See “Super DLT” on page 4-106 for instructions to remove and replace a Super DLT drive.
DLT Tape Drive Drive Preparation Observe these precautions before beginning: 1. If the drives are daisy-chained, stop all data processing in the channel before disconnecting them. 2. Make sure there is no activity on the SCSI bus before disconnecting the external SCSI cables.
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DLT Tape Drive 1. Review the information in “Before Beginning” on page 4-2 about tape drives. 2. Power off the drive by pressing the power switch. CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: Place the SCSI Y cable in an area where it will not interfere with the drive removal or replacement.
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DLT Tape Drive 7. Use a T-15 Torx bit to remove the five mounting screws from the cover. 8. Lift off the cover. 1. Cover screws E67182 CAUTION: Possible ESD damage: Follow the ESD precautions outlined in “Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention” on page xxiii.
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DLT Tape Drive 10. Remove the DRV connector from the drive. 1. DRV connector E67184 11. Turn the drive tray over to access the four screws on the bottom of the drive tray. Use a Torx T-10 bit to remove the four drive screws. 12.
DLT Tape Drive Replacement 1. Set the drive on a work surface, making sure the DRV cable is away from the drive so that it does not get pinched. 2. Slide the drive tray over the drive so the SCSI and P2 cables do not get pinched. 3.
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DLT Tape Drive 5. Connect the SCSI cable and the P2 connector to the drive. 1. P2 connector 2. SCSI cable E67183 6. Use a Torx T-15 bit to install the five cover screws. 1. Cover screws E67182 CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: When sliding the drive into its slot, make sure the drive SCSI cable is out of the way.
Super DLT Super DLT WARNING: Electrocution hazard. Do not touch any components on the power supply located within the electronics module or on the drive trays. Live voltage could be present even though the unit is powered off. Do not apply power to the drive tray assembly when it is not installed in the library.
Super DLT Removal 1. Review the information in “Before Beginning” on page 4-2 about tape drives. 2. Open the right side door of the tape library. 3. Turn off the power to the drive by placing the switch in the off (O) position. 4.
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Super DLT 9. Remove the power connector, TTI cable, and SCSI cable from the drive. 1. Power connector 2. TTI cable 3. SCSI cable C67361 10. Turn the drive tray over to access the four screws on the bottom of the drive tray. Using a Torx T-10 driver, remove the four drive screws.
Super DLT SDLT Replacement 1. Set the drive on a flat work surface 2. Slide the drive tray over the drive. 3. Using a Torx T-10 driver, attach the four screws on the bottom of the drive tray. 1. Drive tray screw (4X) C65362 4.
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Super DLT 5. Using a Torx T-15 driver, attach the five power supply cover screws. 1. Power supply screws C67360 CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: When sliding the tape drive into its slot, make sure the drive SCSI cable is out of the way. Do not force the drive into the slot. 6.
DLT Drive Power Supply DLT Drive Power Supply The power supply is inside the drive tray. Figure 4-17 and the following procedure to replace the power supply. Figure 4-17. DLT Power Supply (C67187) C67187 95897 Fifth Edition 4-111...
DLT Drive Power Supply Removal 1. Review the information under “Before Beginning” on page 4-2 about tape drives. 2. Power off the drive by pressing the power switch. CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: Place the SCSI Y cable in an area where it will not interfere with the drive removal or replacement.
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DLT Drive Power Supply 6. Use a T-15 Torx bit to remove the five mounting screws from the cover. 7. Lift off the cover. 1. Cover screws E67182 WARNING: Electrocution hazard: Do not touch any components on the power supply located within the electronics module or on the drive trays.
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DLT Drive Power Supply CAUTION: Possible ESD damage: Follow the ESD precautions outlined in “Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention” on page xxiii. 8. Disconnect the two power connectors from the power supply card. 1. Power connectors C67188 9. Use a T-15 bit to remove the four screws that attach the power supply to the plate. 10.
DLT Drive Power Supply Replacement 1. Place the power supply onto the standoffs, and install the four screws. 2. Make sure the green ground wire is placed under the appropriate screw. 1. Screw (4) C67153 CAUTION: Possible ESD damage: Follow the ESD precautions outlined in “Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention”...
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DLT Drive Power Supply 4. Use a Torx T-15 bit to install the five cover screws. 1. Cover screws E67182 CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: When sliding the drive into its slot, make sure the drive SCSI cable is out of the way. Do not force the drive into the slot. 5.
IBM Ultrium Tape Drive IBM Ultrium Tape Drive The tape drive is behind the drive access door. The drive access door is behind the library rear door. Figure 4-18 and the following procedure to replace the drive. Figure 4-18. IBM Ultrium Drive (C67300) C67300 C67300 Drive Preparation...
IBM Ultrium Tape Drive Removal WARNING: Electrocution hazard. Do not touch any components on the power supply located within the electronics module or on the drive trays. Live voltage could be present even though the unit is powered off. Do not apply power to the drive tray assembly when it is not installed in the library.
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IBM Ultrium Tape Drive CAUTION: Possible injury to person: The IBM Ultrium drive tray assembly weighs 5.8 kg (12.8 lb). Use the proper lifting techniques described in “Lifting Techniques” on page xxii. 5. Grip the rear of the drive and, while pulling it toward you, place your other hand under the drive tray for support.
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IBM Ultrium Tape Drive 9. Remove the interface cable, TTI cable, and the power cable from the drive. SCSI Interface 1. SCSI cable connection 2. Power cable connection 3. TTI cable connection C67302 Fibre Channel Interface 1. Power 2. Fibre Channel terminator 3.
IBM Ultrium Tape Drive Replacement 1. Set the drive on a work surface, making sure the cables away from the drive so that they does not get pinched. 2. Slide the drive tray over the drive so that the cables do not get pinched. 3.
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IBM Ultrium Tape Drive SCSI Interface 1. SCSI cable connection 2. Power cable connection 3. TTI cable connection C67302 Fibre Channel Interface 1. Power 2. Fibre Channel terminator 3. TTI cable connection C67363 6. Use a Torx T-15 bit to install the five cover screws. 1.
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IBM Ultrium Tape Drive CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: When sliding the drive into its slot, make sure the drive SCSI cable is out of the way. Do not force the drive into the slot. 7. Slide the drive into its slot, being careful not to catch or crush any cables. 8.
HP Ultrium Tape Drive HP Ultrium Tape Drive The tape drive is behind the drive access door. The drive access door is behind the library rear door. Figure 4-19 and the following procedure to replace the drive. Figure 4-19. HP Ultrium Drive (C67304) C67300 C67304 Drive Preparation...
HP Ultrium Tape Drive Removal WARNING: Electrocution hazard. Do not touch any components on the power supply located within the electronics module or on the drive trays. Live voltage could be present even though the unit is powered off. Do not apply power to the drive tray assembly when it is not installed in the library.
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HP Ultrium Tape Drive CAUTION: Possible injury to person: The HP Ultrium drive tray assembly weighs 5.0 kg (11 lb). Use the proper lifting techniques described in “Lifting Techniques” on page xxii. 5. Grip the rear of the drive and, while pulling it toward you, place your other hand under the drive tray for support.
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HP Ultrium Tape Drive 9. Remove the SCSI cable, TTI cable, and the power cable from the drive. If the drive is an HVD drive, also remove the power cable from the converter card. • On LVD versions, the SCSI cable connects directly to the drive. •...
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HP Ultrium Tape Drive Replacement 1. Set the drive on a work surface, making sure the cables away from the drive so that they do not get pinched. 2. Use a Torx T-10 bit to install the four screws on the bottom of the drive tray. 1.
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HP Ultrium Tape Drive 4. Use a Torx T-15 bit to install the five cover screws. 1. Cover screws C67305 CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: When sliding the drive into its slot, make sure the drive SCSI cable is out of the way. Do not force the drive into the slot. 5.
Seagate Ultrium Tape Drive Seagate Ultrium Tape Drive The tape drive is behind the drive access door. The drive access door is behind the library rear door. Figure 4-20 and the following procedure to replace the drive. Figure 4-20. Seagate Ultrium Drive (C67309) C67300 C67309 Drive Preparation...
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Seagate Ultrium Tape Drive Removal WARNING: Electrocution hazard. Do not touch any components on the power supply located within the electronics module or on the drive trays. Live voltage could be present even though the unit is powered off. Do not apply power to the drive tray assembly when it is not installed in the library.
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Seagate Ultrium Tape Drive CAUTION: Possible injury to person: The Seagate Ultrium drive tray assembly weighs 5.5 kg (12 lb). Use the proper lifting techniques described in “Lifting Techniques” on page xxii. 5. Grip the rear of the drive and, while pulling it toward you, place your other hand under the drive tray for support.
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Seagate Ultrium Tape Drive CAUTION: Possible ESD damage: Follow the ESD precautions outlined in “Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention” on page xxiii. 9. Remove the SCSI cable, TTI cable, and the power cable from the drive. 1. SCSI cable 2. Power cable 3.
Refer to the L180 Tape Library Installation Manual, PN 95896, for details. (You do not have to be concerned about the jumpers that set the SCSI address. Those settings will be ignored.)
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Seagate Ultrium Tape Drive 5. Use a Torx T-15 bit to install the five cover screws. 1. Cover screws C67310 CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: When sliding the drive into its slot, make sure the drive SCSI cable is out of the way. Do not force the drive into the slot. 6.
Restoring Operation Restoring Operation Perform the applicable steps to make sure the library is ready for operation: Table 4-2. Checklist Make sure all cards are installed and properly seated. Make sure all cables are installed and connectors are tight. Make sure all cable strain reliefs are secure. Look in the library for any loose parts, connectors, or tools.
This appendix provides information about the components and operation of the L180 Tape Library. Note: Refer to your drive publications for information about the tape drives. Figure A-1 shows a block diagram of the L180 Tape Library: Figure A-1. Library Block Diagram (C67081) ELECTRONICS MODULE SCSI...
Power System Power System The tape library contains one standard AC power distribution unit (PDU) and one standard DC power supply. Notes: • The customer can order an optional AC PDU and an optional DC power supply for redundancy. • The customer can also order an uninterruptible power supply as an optional feature for the library.
For each library, the customer must order the power cable and supply the correct receptacle. Table A-3 on page A-4 lists the StorageTek part number for the cable and plug type as determined by: • Input voltage (first column) • Country (second column) where the library is to be installed •...
Power System Table A-3. Library Power Cables Input Voltage Country If the Library Contains... Only 9840 Drives, Newer Older DLT Drives DLT Drives, Ultrium (those with a non-PFC Drives, Mixture of power supply) Newer DLT, Ultrium and 9840 Drives 100 – 127 VAC U.S./Canada Nema 5–15P Nema 5–15P...
Power System Power Considerations In the library, some combinations of input voltage and current, drive type, and plug type limit the number of drives that can be installed. See the following paragraphs for details. At 120 to 127 VAC You may install the maximum number of drives in the library if the power source at the site is 120 to 127 VAC: •...
• The UPS requires additional cooling if installed in the library. This cooling fan is also an optional feature for the library. See “Optional Cooling Fans” on page A-9 for more information. • Refer to the L180 and L700 Uninterruptible Power Supply Reference Manual for more information. Fifth Edition 95897...
Power System Table A-5 lists the UPS specifications: Table A-5. UPS Specifications Acceptable input voltage 0 to 160 VAC Frequency 47 to 63 Hz Output voltage 103 to 132 VAC Input protection Circuit breaker Protection Overcurrent and short circuit Shutdown on overload Volt-amps 1400 VA Watts...
PWR1 denotes the lower half of the drive column; PWR2 denotes the upper half of the column. You may cross-couple the power plugs at the rear of the PDUs. Note: StorageTek advises you to label which drives are connected to each PDU.
Cooling Cooling Two +43 VDC fans cool the DC power supplies. The fans are in a tray under the electronics module. The fans are monitored by the MPC microprocessor. If a fan fails, a Hall-effect sensor detects the lack of motion in the fan blades, and an FSC is posted to the FSC log.
Robot Robot Figure A-3 shows the robot for the L180 library. The robot is located behind the front door and consists of: • Theta assembly for lateral movement • Z assembly for vertical movement • Hand-camera assembly to mount and dismount cartridges Most of the robot components are mounted on the Z column.
Robot Theta Assembly The theta assembly is composed of the +43 V theta motor, the PRY card, and the theta drive belt. The theta assembly, under microprocessor control by the MPC card, moves the hand laterally within the library. A closed-loop servo feedback configuration controls theta positioning.
Initial Program Load Sequence After the vision system is verified, the hand extension and hand-to-camera calibrations are done. The hand is extended below the calibration block, and the gripper and hand extension are validated. If any hand failure occurs, the MPC card posts an FSC to the operator panel and the FSC log of the library.
Initial Program Load Sequence Vision Calibration After the robotic motors are calibrated, the robot moves to the vision calibration decal (below the drives at Column 0, Panel 0). Thresholds for the line scan camera are: • Target—readability and accuracy of the image for locating array positions •...
Initial Program Load Sequence During the audit process: • Cartridges within drives are not audited. • The client software determines how unlabeled, unreadable cartridges are handled. • Whenever an audit is performed, the customer must request a client software update of the audit results. This must be done to maintain identical audit information between the library and client.
Cards Cards Table A-7 lists the library cards, their functions, and their locations. Figure A-5 on page A-17 shows the MPC card and connectors. Table A-7. Cards Functions and Locations Card Function Location Maintains robot, servo, vision control. Provides serial port Electronics module interfaces for control and debug operations.
Cards Figure A-5. MPC Card and Connectors (C67114) J283 J550 J282 J211 J241 J281 J19S J19D J551 J570 J571 C67114 Connector Function J283 Not used Servo signal lines Tape transport interface (TTI) for drives J550 Connection to personality module MPK card. CSE port, modem, or dumb terminal (RS423) for downloading microcode J282 Not used...
External Interfaces External Interfaces The library supports these standard interfaces: • A multi-initiator small computer system interface (SCSI) connection • A Fibre Channel connection (requires feature code IF01) In addition, the SCSI connection can be converted to Fibre Channel through a converter network.
External Interfaces SCSI HVD or LVD Considerations With the advent of Ultrium tape drives, customers now have choices as to the type of SCSI interface on which they wish to operate: High Voltage Differential (HVD) or Low Voltage Differential (LVD). As shown in Table A-8, the HVD interface allows longer cable lengths, but throughput is lower than LVD;...
External Interfaces Library LVD Operation StorageTek allows the library to be converted to LVD operation through an extra interface card—the MPW card—that attaches to the MPC card. The MPW card fits into Slot 0 on the electronics module bulkhead. The customer orders the MPW card and card cage with library feature code LV02.
(Other links on the loop act as repeaters.) • Both initiator and target must reside within the same loop. While the library supports this Fibre Channel topology, StorageTek does not recommend it. Its best implementation includes a Fibre Channel hub.
External Interfaces HBA Requirements CAUTION: Mismatching SCSI operation types: The host bus adapters (HBAs) in the customer’s server must match the library’s SCSI bus type. If the interface to the library is HVD, then the customer’s server must contain an HVD-compatible HBA. Likewise, if the interface to the library is LVD, then the server must contain an LVD-compatible HBA.
Internal Interfaces Internal Interfaces The MPC card monitors all interfaces to the library. These interfaces are: • Client to CAP • Library-to-HVD or Single-ended SCSI client • Library-to-LVD SCSI client • Library-to-drives • Library-to-Fibre Channel • Library-to-Personality Module and Horizon L Series Library Monitor •...
Internal Interfaces Figure A-6. Terminating Power and Operation Jumpers (C67186) C67186 1. MPC card 5. Differential operation setting (J16) 2. Terminating power jumper (J18) 6. Single-ended operation setting (J16) 3. Terminating power on position 7. Single-ended connection (front) 4. Terminating power off position 8.
Internal Interfaces Library-to-Fibre Channel Library Fibre Channel operation is directed through the MPU card, which is connected to the MPV card. The MPU card slides into the lower slot of the compact peripheral component interconnect (CPCI) assembly, which contains the MPV card. This lower slot is designated Port 0 by the microcode and is the default location that currently must be used.
Other Interfaces Library-to-CSE Port The CSE port also provides a command line interface to the MPC card, allowing you to clear (purge) the FSC log and run diagnostic tests through a laptop. In addition, you may use this interface to download microcode to the library. This interface is through an RJ45 connection.
Specifications Specifications The following tables list the physical and environmental specifications for the L180 Tape Library: Table A-12 lists physical specifications. Table A-12. Library Physical Specifications, with Covers L180 No Drives 1.66 m (65 in.) Height 0.72 m (28 in.) Width 1.25 m (49 in.)
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Index DC power supply, 1-7 specifications, A-2 drives, 1-5 MPH card described, A-16 electronics module, 1-6 MPI card described, A-16 fan tray assembly, 1-7 MPK card, described, A-16, A-25 front door, 1-5 MPL card described, A-16 hand assembly, A-10 MPO card described, A-16 MPC card connectors, A-17 MPP card described, A-16 operator panel, 1-5...
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A-18 9840, xviii restrictions, A-19 DLT, xviii setting drives’ IDs, 2-15 L180 Tape Library, xvii setting the library’s ID, 2-8 Ultrium, xviii Type-3, A-18 Seagate Ultrium drives removal, 4-130 replacement, 4-134 rack cooling, A-9...
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2-5 cable diagram, A-6 storage cells, 1-4 cooling fans, A-9 storage parameters, A-27 optional cooling fans, A-9 StorageTek UPS. See uninterruptible power source Customer Resource Center (CRC), xix Documents on CD, xx e-Partners site, xix Global Services Support Tools, xx...
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