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HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series User Manual

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ESL E-Series Tape Library users guide
350799-010
Part number: 350799-010
Tenth edition: September 2007

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  • Page 1 HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series Tape Library users guide 350799-010 Part number: 350799-010 Tenth edition: September 2007...
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2004-2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ......HP technical support ........
  • Page 4 Closing the cabinet doors and access panels ......Powering the library on and off ....... Powering on the library .
  • Page 5 ACHTUNG ........HP StorageWorks...
  • Page 6 Attenzione ........PRECAUCIÓN .
  • Page 7 33 Library screen (standalone only) ......34 Library screen (primary only) ......HP StorageWorks...
  • Page 8 35 Cabinet screen ....... . . 36 Health Status screen when no errors exist ..... . 37 Setup screen (standalone library) .
  • Page 9 ....... . 25 Information events ....... HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 11: About This Guide

    • Troubleshoot the tape library. Related documentation The following documents provide related information: • HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series Tape Library site survey • HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series unpacking and installation guide • HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series Tape Library service manual...

  • Page 12: Hp Technical Support

    • http://www.docs.hp.com HP-authorized reseller For the name of your nearest HP-authorized reseller: • In the United States, call 1-800-282-6672. • Elsewhere, visit the HP web site: http://www.hp.com. Then click Contact HP to find locations and telephone numbers. About this guide...

  • Page 13: Library Overview

    • An Operator Control Panel (OCP) in the center of the door enables you to monitor and control library operations. • Two configurable load ports allow easy insertion of cartridges, or removable magazines, without opening the library door. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 14: Back Panel

    Viewing windows Left load port Power button (lift button guard to access) Right load port Ventilation and air filters Figure 1 Library cabinet—front view Back panel The back of the library cabinet (see Figure 2) provides easy access to: • Cooling fans •...

  • Page 15: Library Cabinet-Back Panels

    Cluster controller card (1 per drive cluster) Interface Manager card (SIPP-enabled configuration shown) Figure 2 Library cabinet—back panels Operator control panel (OCP) The OCP features a menu system for determining library status, configuring the library, and performing certain diagnostic functions (see Figure HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 16: Library Robotics

    You can also perform diagnostics using HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT), available from http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools. Additionally, you can configure the library and monitor library status using HP StorageWorks Command View TL that shipped with your product. For support information, visit http://www.hp.com/support/cvtl.

  • Page 17: Library Robotics

    NOTE: If you have more than 100 unlabeled tape cartridges, your library will hang during inventory or when you power on the library. When this happens, Going on line displays in the OCP. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 18: Switch For The Internal Network

    Switch for the internal network CAUTION: Do not connect this switch to your local LAN. It is for internal library use only. Connecting this switch to the LAN could cause library components to perform incorrectly or report failures. The 24-port Ethernet switch provides a private management network to connect the Interface Manager card to the LTO4 tape drives.

  • Page 19: Ultrium 460, 460-Fc, 960, And 1840 Tape Drives

    An Ultrium 1840 tape drive is capable of storing up to 800 GB (native) of data per cartridge, and has a sustained data transfer rate of up to 120 MBps (native). Access the HP StorageWorks Ultrium Tape Drive users guide from http://www.hp.com/support for more information about its features and capabilities.

  • Page 20: Ultrium Tape Cartridges

    CAUTION: Ultrium tape drives require special cleaning cartridges and data cartridges formatted specifically for HP Ultrium. To avoid damage to your tape drive, it is critical to use appropriate cleaning cartridges and properly formatted data cartridges. Approved media has the Ultrium format trademark, which indicates the media has passed Ultrium format compliance testing.

  • Page 21: Sdlt 320 And 600 Tape Cartridges

    NOTE: HP StorageWorks Tape For information on ordering tape cartridges and bar code labels, see the Libraries Media and Bar Code Labels flyer that shipped with your library. You can also access this information at http://www.hp.com/go/storagemedia SDLT 320 and 600 tape cartridges...

  • Page 22: Card Cage And Controllers

    Left load port (16 SDLT or 18 Ultrium) Right load port (32 SDLT or 36 Ultrium) Figure 7 Load ports (left and right) Card cage and controllers The library card cage is located in the top of the library cabinet, above cluster 0. •...

  • Page 23: E2400-160 Fc, E2400-Fc 2G, And E2400-Fc 4G Interface Controllers

    The e2400-FC 2G and 4G interface controllers provide fibre connectivity for native FC drives, such as the Ultrium 460-FC or 960 drive. NOTE: For information on installing the HP StorageWorks e2400-160 FC, e2400-FC 2G, and e2400–FC 4G HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series tape library unpacking and installation interface controllers, see the guide , or the documentation that shipped with the interface controller.

  • Page 24: E2400-160 Fc Interface Controller

    Reset button Serial port Ethernet port FC port 1 FC port 2 SCSI bus port 0 SCSI bus port 1 SCSI bus port 2 SCSI bus port 3 Figure 9 e2400-160 FC interface controller Figure 10 illustrates the I/O panel of the e2400-FC 2G interface controller. Reset button Serial port Ethernet port...

  • Page 25: E2400-Fc 4G Interface Controller

    I/O ports on the FC interface controller. Power indicator The interface controller has one power LED. • Green - Power has been applied to this module • Yellow - Power-On-Self-Test (POST) in process or processor problems HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 26: Lan-Free Backup And Restore

    NOTE: The serial port is an HP service port not intended for customer use on the ESL E-Series library. Ethernet port One Ethernet port with an LED indicator is included in the interface controller. See...

  • Page 27: Scsi Over Ip Protocol (Sipp)

    Use Command View TL to find out which IC is the IC SIPP Master. Interface Manager card The HP StorageWorks Interface Manager is a management card designed to consolidate and simplify the management of multiple FC interface controllers installed in the library. It also provides SAN-related diagnostics and management for library components including interface controllers, drives, and robotics.
  • Page 28 For more information, see the documentation that shipped with the Interface Manager and Command View TL software kit. Details are also available at http://www.hp.com/support/cvtl. HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT) is a diagnostic utility that can access devices across a FC infrastructure. For more information on L&TT, go to http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools.

  • Page 29: Cross Linked Libraries

    (management stations) and manage the library with more than one management station at the same time. If you are running an earlier version of Command View TL, HP recommends that you install Command View TL on a single dedicated server (management station) on the LAN. However, it is possible to install Command View TL on multiple servers.

  • Page 30: Space Requirements

    In addition to the space required for standalone libraries, a CLM library requires 52 inches (130 cm) of clear space to the left of the primary cabinet as you face the front of the cabinets. See the section called Floor space in HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series Tape Library unpacking and installation guide for further information.

  • Page 31: Clm Robotics Controller

    17) is located on the far right of the CLM arm as you face the back of the cabinets. The CLM arm runs along the top of the back of the cabinets. The CLM motor assembly is a single motor with a pulley that drives the CLM shuttle. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 32: Lock Element Addressing

    Library storage locations and slot numbering The HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series standalone tape library is an automated tape storage and retrieval library that may consist of up to 24 tape drives and up to 718 Ultrium tape cartridges, or 636 SDLT tape cartridges, or a combination of Ultrium and SDLT tape cartridges in a mixed-media system.

  • Page 33: Sliding The Slot Panels Out Of The Cabinet

    Figure 18 Sliding the slot panels out of the cabinet Figure 19 shows the left panel bins. Begin with panel 1 and load top to bottom and left to right. Continue with panel 2 in the same manner, and finally, panel 3. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 34: Bin Shelf Numbering, Left Panels

    Panel 1 Panel 2 Panel 3 Figure 19 Bin shelf numbering, left panels Figure 20 shows the right panel bins. Begin with panel 4 and load top to bottom and left to right. Continue with panel 5 in the same manner, and finally, panel 6. Library overview...

  • Page 35: Bin Shelf Numbering, Right Panels

    0, and load top to bottom and left to right. Continue loading each sequential cluster, top to bottom and left to right. NOTE: The number of slots located in the back panel varies with the number of drive clusters installed. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 36: Ultrium Library

    Figure 21 Bin shelf numbering, back panel NOTE: Upgrade capacity in ESL-E 322e and ESL-E 286e partial capacity units by activating one or more HP StorageWorks Interface Manager and Command View TL user panels. For more information, see the guide that shipped with your library or visit http://www.hp.com/support/cvtl.

  • Page 37: Ultrium Library Storage Elements (Removable Magazines)

    17–20 Right only 17–20 Both 21-24 21-24 Left only 21-24 Right only 21-24 Both NOTE: Slots in enabled load ports cannot be used as data slots. Table 5 shows storage capacity in Ultrium-only, standalone libraries with fixed magazines. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 38: Sdlt Library

    Table 5 Ultrium library storage elements (fixed magazines) Number of drives Load ports used Load port capacity User slots 1–4 1–4 Left only 1–4 Right only 1–4 Both 5–8 5–8 Left only 5–8 Right only 5–8 Both 9–12 9–12 Left only 9–12 Right only 9–12...

  • Page 39: Sdlt Library Storage Elements (Removable Magazines)

    Right only 17–20 Both 21-24 21-24 Left only 21-24 Right only 21-24 Both NOTE: Slots in enabled load ports cannot be used as data slots. Table 7 shows storage capacity in an SDLT-only, standalone library with fixed magazines. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 40: Mixed Media Library

    Mixed-media libraries require library partitioning, with one media type per partition. See HP StorageWorks Interface Manager and Command View TL users guide to learn about and use library partitioning. Removable magazines are also required in a mixed-media library.
  • Page 41 NOTE: In order to use mixed media, the library must be at firmware revision level 2.0 or greater. Update the firmware before installing mixed media in the library. HP StorageWorks...
  • Page 42 Library overview...

  • Page 43: Library Operations

    2) insufficient conductor ampacity that could result in overheating with potential personal injury and/or property damage; and 3) fracturing resulting in the internal contacts being exposed, which potentially could subject the user to a shock hazard. HP disclaims all liability in the event a non-HP approved power cord is used.
  • Page 44 HP is goedgekeurd voor gebruik in uw regio. Als u een netsnoer gebruikt dat niet door HP is goedgekeurd, kan dit ertoe leiden dat: 1) u niet voldoet aan de specifieke veiligheidsvoorschriften van uw land, 2) de aderdikte...

  • Page 45: Preparing Tape Cartridges

    The misuse and misunderstanding of bar code technology can result in backup and restore failures. To ensure that your bar codes meet HP’s quality standards, always purchase them from an approved supplier and never print bar code labels yourself. For more information, see the order form provided...

  • Page 46: Ultrium Bar Code Labels

    Attaching a bar code label to each tape cartridge enables the library and application software to identify the cartridge quickly, thereby speeding up inventory time. Make it a practice to use bar code labels on your tape cartridges. Your host software may need to keep track of the following information and the associated bar code: •...

  • Page 47: Sdlt Bar Code Labels

    24). Inserting the bar code label by sliding it into the slot. CAUTION: Do not apply labels to the top, bottom, sides, or back of the cartridge as this may cause damage to the tape drive, or interfere with reliable operation. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 48: Media Label Identifiers

    7- or 8-character SDLT and Ultrium bar code labels. CAUTION: To ensure that your bar codes meet HP’s quality standards, always purchase them from an approved supplier and never print bar code labels yourself. For more information, see the order form provided...

  • Page 49: Setting The Write-Protect Switch

    Write-protecting SDLT tape cartridges By moving the switch to the left (Figure 26), the tape cartridge is write-protected (orange indicator is visible). By moving the switch to the right, the tape cartridge is write-enabled (orange indicator is not visible). HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 50: Inserting Tape Cartridges

    Barcode label Orange window Write-protect—slide left Write enabled (default)—slide right Insertion arrow Figure 26 Write-protecting SDLT tape cartridges Inserting tape cartridges Load tape cartridges into the library starting with the left side panels, then the right side panels, and finally the back panel (see Library storage locations and slot numbering for detailed installation procedures).

  • Page 51: Powering The Library On And Off

    Open the back door of the library cabinet and flip the breaker switches to the on position (right). The breaker switches are on the power distribution unit located on the bottom right side of the library cabinet. Close all library doors. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 52: Placing The Library On-Line Or Off-Line

    Power on the power switch (see Figure 27). NOTE: The library requires several minutes to power on. Nothing displays on the OCP for the first few minutes of this process. Placing the library on-line or off-line To place the library on- or off-line: With the library powered on, press the Ops button on the OCP to access the Operations screen.

  • Page 53: Home Screen

    The first screen the OCP displays after library initialization is the home screen. This screen displays library status and provides information on the IP address, number of bins, tape drives, ports, and date (see Figure Figure 30, and Figure 31). HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 54: Ocp Buttons

    Menu Ports Diags STOP 10646 Figure 29 Home screen on standalone library 10642 Figure 30 Home screen on primary library 10666 Figure 31 Home screen on secondary library OCP buttons At the bottom of each OCP screen are up to five button labels. These labels indicate the functions of the five push buttons below the OCP.

  • Page 55: Ocp Components

    The OCP allows you to perform various functions on the library. Table 9 provides a list of the OCP functionality available from the Home screen of a standalone library or the Primary cabinet of a Cross Linked library (see Figure 29). HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 56: Ocp Components For A Standalone Library Or The Primary Cabinet Of A Cross Linked System

    Table 9 OCP components for a standalone library or the primary cabinet of a Cross Linked system Screen Displays Options to view or select Library Name, Date, Model Number, IP Address, Home Status Configured Slots, Configured Drives, Ports, Partitioned (primary only), Library State Library, Cabinet, Health Status, Partitions (primary only), Menu Menu items...

  • Page 57: Menu Screen

    The Menu screen provides access to contact and cabinet information, as well as providing a way to setup library information. To access the Menu screen, press Menu from the Home screen. The OCP displays the Menu screen (see Figure 32): HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 58: Viewing Library Information (Standalone Libraries Or Primary Cabinets Only)

    10389 Figure 32 Menu screen The Menu screen provides choices detailed in: • Viewing library information (standalone libraries or primary cabinets only) This is not available on secondary cabinets of Cross Linked systems • Viewing cabinet information • Viewing library health status information (standalone libraries only) •...

  • Page 59: Viewing Cabinet Information

    When you are finished viewing library information, press Back to return to the Menu screen. Viewing cabinet information To view library cabinet information: From the Menu screen, use the Up and Down arrows to highlight Cabinet, then press Select to display the Cabinet screen (see Figure 35): HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 60: Viewing Library Health Status Information (Standalone Libraries Only)

    10648 Figure 35 Cabinet screen The Cabinet screen displays the following information about the library cabinet: • Cabinet - name of the cabinet • Model - model number of the cabinet • Serial Number - serial number of the cabinet •...

  • Page 61: Viewing Partition (Lock Element Addressing) Information

    NOTE: Although when Lock Element Addressing is enabled, some OCP screens show this as “Partitioned”, this is not the same as HP library partitioning. To view information on the locked elements: From the Menu screen, use the Up and Down arrows to highlight Partitions, then press Select.

  • Page 62: Setup Screen (Standalone Library)

    10641 Figure 37 Setup screen (standalone library) 10641a Figure 38 Setup screen (primary cabinet) 10649 Figure 39 Setup screen (secondary cabinets) The Setup screen displays the following information: • Change Network Settings (not present on secondary cabinets of a Cross Linked system) •...
  • Page 63 Down arrows to select Left Load Port (##), then press Select. The default is disabled. • To enable the right load port (when Lock Element Addressing is disabled), use the Up and Down arrows to select Right Load Port (##), then press Select. The default is disabled. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 64: Viewing And Editing The Network Settings (Standalone Libraries Or Primary Cabinets Only)

    Menu screen. Viewing the event log In some cases, HP telephone support will ask you to view the events log in order to prepare your service representative to assist you. To view the event log: Press Menu from the Home screen.

  • Page 65: Load Ports Screen

    When you are done, push the load port back into the cabinet until you hear it click into place. Close the load port door. When you are finished viewing the load port status, press Back to return to the Menu screen. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 66: Operations Screen

    NOTE: When a load port is opened and closed, the load port is inventoried. Operations screen The Operations screen allows you to view the status and issue commands to the cabinet and tape drives. To access the Operations screen, press Ops from the Home screen. The Operations screen is displayed (see Figure 43 Figure...

  • Page 67: Diagnostics Screen

    Verifies that the serial number barcode can be read, then Read Cabinet Serial Number displays the serial number of the cabinet. Verifies that the IEEE Id barcode can be read, then Read Cabinet IEEE Id displays the IEEE Id of the cabinet. HP StorageWorks...
  • Page 68 Test Description Verifies that the cabinet type barcode can be read, then displays the cabinet type. • LTOHPF is an initial full LTO library. • LTOHPC indicates an initial capacity-on-demand LTO library. • LTO indicates an LTO library purchased before Read Cabinet Type capacity-on-demand was introduced.

  • Page 69: Diagnostics Screen (Standalone Library)

    Figure 48 Diagnostics screen on secondary cabinet To perform a diagnostic test: Take the library off-line. Press the Ops button on the OCP to access the Operations screen. Select Cabinet. Use the Up and Down arrows to select Offline, then press the Select button. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 70: Stop Button

    Press the Yes button when the Confirmation screen displays. Press Back to return to the main screen. Use the Up and Down arrows to select Diags, then press the Select button. Use the Up and Down arrows to select the diagnostic test to perform and press Select. If you did not take the library off-line, the OCP displays a notification (see Figure 49).

  • Page 71: Insert Removable Magazines

    With the load port open, place the loaded removable magazine in the library. Place the base of the removable magazine into an empty location on the panel (see Figure 51). Push the top of the removable magazine against the panel until it snaps into place. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 72: Remove Removable Magazines

    Empty panel location Removable magazine Figure 51 Insert the removable magazine Manually close the load port door by pushing the load port assembly into the cabinet. You will hear a click when it locks into position. Remove removable magazines To remove the removable magazines from the library: From the OCP, open the appropriate load port (right or left).

  • Page 73: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Ensure that the interface controllers are powered on and ready. During initialization, the library reports “not ready” • Determine the failure type by checking any previous error codes returned to the host computer, or by getting a library support ticket. • Correct the cause of the error. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 74: One Or More Tape Drives Fail To Spin Up During Start-Up

    One or more tape drives fail to spin up during start-up • Verify cable connections and termination. • Make sure the OCP does not show the drive power as off. • Check that the power supplies are switched on for that level (clusters 0 - 5). •...

  • Page 75: The Robot Times Out Or Hangs

    If the host and library still are not communicating, verify that there is not a zoning issue. A tape cartridge (medium) is reported not present • This indicates that the picker could not sense a tape cartridge in a particular storage bin, even though the inventory reports that it is present. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 76: A Move Command Failed

    • Verify that the designated cartridge is present and properly seated. (For a tape drive, make sure the cartridge is completely unloaded.) Then, retry the command. • Perform an inventory. • If the error persists, contact a field service engineer. A move command failed •...

  • Page 77: Tape Drive Problems

    Reset the drive from the OCP then attempt unload. • If unsuccessful, power off the library, disconnect the FC cables from the tape drive, power the library back on, open the front door, and press and hold the eject button on the drive in question. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 78: Interface Manager Card Problems

    Interface Manager card problems This section describes the status and network LEDs for the Interface Manager card. Status LED diagnostic codes Table 13 describes the meaning of the status indicator LEDs for the Interface Manager card. Table 13 Status LED diagnostic codes Green LED Description Red LED...

  • Page 79: Interface Manager Card Does Not Detect One Or More Fc Interface Controllers

    Verify that the correct IP address of the Interface Manager card is entered in Command View TL. • See the HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series unpacking and installation guide for information on obtaining the correct IP address using the OCP. •...

  • Page 80: Command View Tl Does Not Run In The Browser

    Command View TL does not run in the browser Incompatible browser version or Java support not enabled • Make sure you are using a minimum of Microsoft Internet Explorer v6.0 SP1 or later, or Netscape Navigator v6.2 or later. • Make sure that Java support is enabled in the browser.

  • Page 81: E2400-160 Fc Interface Controller Leds

    FC drive port TD0 LED External port FC1 LED External port FC0 LED Ethernet port LED Interface controller LED Figure 54 e2400-FC 2G interface controller LEDs Figure 55 for LED locations and functions on the e2400-FC 4G interface controller. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 82: Basic Troubleshooting

    10818 ID beacon FC drive port TD3 LED FC drive port TD2 LED FC drive port TD1 LED FC drive port TD0 LED Ethernet port LED External port FC1 LED External port FC0 LED Power LED Figure 55 e2400-FC 4G interface controller LEDs Basic troubleshooting Simplify the installation by reducing it to the most basic configuration.

  • Page 83: Verifying Scsi Bus Configuration

    Double-click the FC HBA. The SCSI devices should be listed. If no devices are listed, verify the FC interface controller configuration, FC HBA configuration, and cabling. If devices are listed, verify the FC HBA mapping mode or the AL_PA addresses. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 84: Verifying The Interface Controller Configuration

    The host is added to Secure Manager and given permission to communicate with the library. Verifying devices HP recommends using Command View TL to verify that the devices are functional. Verifying the host configuration In some cases, the FC HBA or host device driver may not be working properly. Check the configuration of these elements.

  • Page 85: Maintaining Tape Cartridges

    80 percent. For longer tape cartridge life, store the tape cartridge at 40 percent to 60 percent relative humidity. • Use only HP qualified bar code labels. Apply them only in the designated areas of the tape cartridge, and do not apply more than one per cartridge. •...

  • Page 86: Cleaning Ultrium Tape Drives

    Ultrium tape drives have been developed to have a minimal cleaning requirement. • An HP Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge can be used up to 50 times. If you are using an older HP Ultrium cleaning cartridge, check the documentation that came with your media.

  • Page 87: A Library Characteristics

    Table 17 Interfaces Host to library interfaces Software SCSI-2 medium changer command set Power input 1 or 2 standard US C19 to NEMA L6–20P rated at Power cord 250 VAC and 16 amps Host to tape drive interface SCSI-2 Software HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 88: Performance And Reliability Characteristics

    NOTE: For HP StorageWorks FC Interface Controller specifications, see the documentation that shipped with your controller. Performance and reliability characteristics Table 18 Table 19 list performance and reliability characteristics of the library. Table 18 Performance characteristics 18 to 20 seconds, consisting of two Move Medium...

  • Page 89: Environmental Specifications

    4.0 kV to all external metal panels Contact discharge and doors up to 8.0 kV to the front graphical user Air discharge interface display Operating Sound power level 7.6 Bel Idle 7.8 Bel Sound pressure at Operating 5.5db operator HP StorageWorks...
  • Page 90 Library characteristics...

  • Page 91: B Relocating The Library

    Checking the new installation site Check the new installation site for the library using the guidelines found in the HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series Pre-Installation Site Survey Instructions. Make sure the new location meets all applicable clearance, environmental, and power requirements.

  • Page 92: Removing Tape Cartridges

    • Disconnecting library cables CAUTION: Always prepare the library for relocation before any move. Removing tape cartridges To remove tape cartridges: Unload all tape cartridges from the tape drives using your application software. Press Stop on the OCP to stop all library operation. This places the library off-line after the completion of any currently executing operations.

  • Page 93: Attaching The Panel Shipping Restraints

    Upper shipping restraint Middle shipping restraint Lower shipping restraint Load port latching mechanism Figure 57 Attaching the panel shipping restraints Remove the robot shipping restraints from their storage location under the left cartridge bin panel (see Figure 58). HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 94: Shipping Restraints - Storage Location

    Shipping restraints in storage position Spare Screws Shipping restraints Figure 58 Shipping restraints - storage location If the picker is not in the far right position, gently move it along the horizontal carriage until it is as far front as possible. Install the counterweight shipping restraint (see Figure 59).

  • Page 95: Installing The Counterweight Shipping Restraint

    Shipping restraint Nuts Figure 59 Installing the counterweight shipping restraint Install the robotic shipping restraints (see Figure 60). HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 96: Installing The Robotic Shipping Restraint

    Robot shipping restraint Vertical axis shipping restraint Figure 60 Installing the robotic shipping restraint Locate the two sheet metal pieces that form the internal library frame restraint and insert them as shown in Figure Relocating the library...

  • Page 97: Installing The Internal Library Frame Restraint

    Secure the restraint to the frame with two 1/4-inch bolts, one at the top and one at the bottom of the library frame. From the front of the library, add the foam to the Y-axis cover plate, to the left front door, and also to the back door frame (see Figure 62). HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 98: Adding The Shipping Foam Inside The Library

    Foam on back of library Foam on front of library Figure 62 Adding the shipping foam inside the library Close the library doors and add shipping foam to the bottom of the library perimeter (see Figure 63). Relocating the library...

  • Page 99: Disconnecting Library Cables

    • Drive cluster and card cage power cables • Drive cluster Ethernet cables • Drive cluster I2C cables • Drive SCSI cables (not present on Ultrium tape drives) • Drive FC cables (not present on SCSI drives) • Cabinet controller SCSI cable HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 100: Crating The Library

    • Robotics controller card (e1200-160) Ethernet cable • e2400-160 or e2400-FC 2GB interface controller Ethernet cables • Interface Manager card Ethernet cable Crating the library Use this section if you need to: • Ship the library to the new site. •...

  • Page 101: Crating The Library

    Place the accessory kits onto the pallet. Place the foam cap over the library. Wrap the cardboard crate around the library and fasten it using the plastic restraining clips. Place the top onto the crate. Secure the crate with two steel restraining bands. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 102: Preparing The Library For Operation

    Preparing the library for operation After shipping or moving the library, see the HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series pre-Installation site survey instructions, the HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series unpacking and installation guide, and if needed, the HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series Upgrade to Cross Link poster to: •...

  • Page 103: C Regulatory Statements

    Reference: Interference-Causing Equipment Standard, ICES-003 Issue 2 This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglément sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 104: Cispr-22 Warning

    CISPR-22 WARNING! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. ACHTUNG! Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmassnahmen verantwortlich ist.

  • Page 105: Laser Klasse 1

    è un laser di Classe II. Evitare l'esposizione alla luce laser emessa dallo scanner del codice a barre. Non dirigere lo sguardo verso il raggio laser. L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o prestazioni di procedure diverse da quelle specificate qui può essere pericoloso. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 106: Battery Statement

    Battery statement WARNING! This product contains a Lithium battery. The Panasonic BR1225 on the motherboard contains a Lithium battery. Lithium may be considered a hazardous material. Dispose of this battery in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. LET OP WAARSCHUWING: Dit product bevat een lithiumbatterij.

  • Page 107: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment Directive

    Neem contact op met uw gemeente, het afvalinzamelingsbedrijf of de winkel waar u het product hebt gekocht voor meer informatie over inzamelingspunten waar u oude apparatuur kunt aanbieden voor recycling. HP StorageWorks...
  • Page 108 Laitteiden hävittäminen kotitalouksissa Euroopan unionin alueella Jos tuotteessa tai sen pakkauksessa on tämä merkki, tuotetta ei saa hävittää kotitalousjätteiden mukana. Tällöin hävitettävä laite on toimitettava sähkölaitteiden ja elektronisten laitteiden kierrätyspisteeseen. Hävitettävien laitteiden erillinen käsittely ja kierrätys auttavat säästämään luonnonvaroja ja varmistamaan, että laite kierrätetään tavalla, joka estää...
  • Page 109 Para obter mais informações sobre locais que reciclam esse tipo de material, entre em contato com o escritório da HP em sua cidade, com o serviço de coleta de lixo ou com a loja em que o produto foi adquirido.
  • Page 110 Regulatory statements...
  • Page 111 HP StorageWorks...
  • Page 112 Regulatory statements...

  • Page 113: D Sense Data Values

    Reinitialize element status through backup package or command line interface. DOOR IS OPENED INVENTORY MAY HAVE BEEN CORRUPTED Close door and retry command. If the system is on-line, it executes its initialization procedure. HP StorageWorks...
  • Page 114 Sense ASCQ Message name / description DRIVE CLEAN REQUIRED. A tape drive requires cleaning. SYSTEM IS STOPPED The STOP button on the control panel was pressed. Press the STOP button again to start the library. LOGICAL UNIT IS TURNED OFF-LINE Through the Operations menu on the OCP, bring the library on-line.
  • Page 115 firmware image is correct and attempt to update again. I2C BUS COMMUNICATION FAILURE Unable to communicate with the drive cluster. • Check I2C cable connection on the drive cluster. • Check that the cluster is powered on. • Check the LED status of the cluster controller. HP StorageWorks...
  • Page 116 Sense ASCQ Message name / description DRIVE COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT The library is unable to communicate with a drive. • Check the I2C cable, the cluster controller, and the cluster backplane board. • Check that the drive is properly seated in the bay. •...
  • Page 117 • As a last resort, manually remove the tape from the picker. PICKER INVALID START CONDITION Picker hardware condition is unknown. Run the Robotics to Home Position test from the OCP. HP StorageWorks...
  • Page 118 Sense ASCQ Message name / description PICKER INVALID COMMAND Picker hardware commanded to position out of system mechanical limits. Run the Robotics to Home Position test from the OCP. ROTARY INVALID START CONDITION Rotary hardware condition is unknown. Run the Robotics to Home Position test from the OCP.
  • Page 119 Verify that the library and its components have the current firmware. UNCALIBRATED POSITION System requires calibration. Run the Calibrate Cabinet test from the OCP. CLM INVALID START CONDITION CLM hardware condition is unknown. Run the Robotics to Home Position test. HP StorageWorks...
  • Page 120 Sense ASCQ Message name / description CLM INVALID COMMAND CLM hardware commanded to position out of system mechanical limits. • Run the Robotics to Home Position test. • If the problem persists, calibrate the library. IMPORT OR EXPORT ELEMENT ACCESSED Load port door has been closed.
  • Page 121 The load port door was unlocked, but did not leave its current position before time-out (30 seconds). This may be due to the door being stuck, or in the case of a close operation, the operator not moving the door. HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 122: Hardware Failure Ascq Values

    Sense ASCQ Message name / description LIBRARY UNIT COMMAND TIMED OUT Verify that communications to library still exists by issuing another command. CLEANING CARTRIDGE INSTALLED Indicates that the element contains a cleaning cartridge that is not -none- “used-up.” This is returned with the element status data, which has no sense key.

  • Page 123: E Event Reporting

    • Critical events • Warning events • Information events NOTE: HP StorageWorks ESL-Series Tape Library This information is the same as that presented in the users guide. Critical events Critical events indicate that a failure has occurred in the cabinet. The user must intervene to return the cabinet to operation.
  • Page 124 Event ID Critical events 0x1ad Tape Alert Flag 30 for drive $drive - Hardware A (Reset Needed) 0x1ae Tape Alert Flag 31 for drive $drive - Hardware B (Power Cycle Needed) 0x1af Tape Alert Flag 33 for drive $drive - Eject Media 0x1b0 Tape Alert Flag 38 for drive $drive - Predictive Failure 0x1b1...
  • Page 125 Picker hardware failure of home sensor/flag 0x202 Picker hardware failure - mechanical position error 0x203 Picker hardware failure - timeout 0x204 Picker hardware failure - obstruction 0x205 Picker hardware failure - FPGA failure 0x206 Picker hardware failure - positional drift HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 126: Warning Events

    Event ID Critical events 0x207 Picker hardware failure - mapping failure 0x208 Picker hardware failure - force error 0x209 Picker hardware failure - sensor failure 0x20a Picker hardware failure - electronics not present 0x20b Extension hardware failure 0x20c Extension hardware failure of encodor/motor 0x20d Extension hardware failure of home sensor/flag 0x20e...

  • Page 127: Warning Events

    0x175 Transfer full - command can not be executed 0x176 System is stopped 0x177 Logical unit is turned off-line 0x179 $panelname $name sensor may need attention, value $value 0x17A Drive $drivenumber, $name sensor may need attention, value $value HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 128: Information Events

    Event ID Warning events 0x17B Logical unit is not ready 0x17c Cabinet failed to go online 0x17d Failed to connect to robot 0x17e Cleaning cartridge expired in drive $drive 0x17f Drive cleaning timeout for drive $drive 0x180 No cleaning cartridge found in the library for drive $drive 0x181 Duplicate barcode detected Duplicate barcode $barcode detected in cabinets $origframename and...

  • Page 129: Information Events

    Cartridge thread update for drive $drive 0x11e Cartridge thread update for drive $drive 0x11f Cartridge ejected from drive $drive 0x120 Partition prevent / allow changed 0x121 Load port $loadport 0x122 Cabinet $framename added 0x123 Cabinet $framename assigned CLM number $framenumberassigned HP StorageWorks...
  • Page 130 Event ID Information event 0x124 Tape Alert Flag 10 for drive $drive - No Removal 0x125 Tape Alert Flag 11 for drive $drive - Cleaning Media 0x126 Tape Alert Flag 12 for drive $drive - Unsupported Format 0x127 $panelname opened 0x128 $panelname closed 0x129...
  • Page 131 0x310 Updated default gateway 0x311 Updated email server 0x312 Updated DNS address 0x313 Library Name changed 0x314 Library shutdown requested from remote graphical user interface 0x315 Library reboot requested from remote graphical user interface 0x316 Contract number updated HP StorageWorks...
  • Page 132 Begin LoadPort unload 0x405 End LoadPort unload 0x406 Library shutdown requested from OCP 0x407 Library reboot requested from OCP 0x408 HP Interface Manager Present 0x409 Library Database Factory Settings Restored 0x410 Library Vendor Defaulted to Quantum 0x411 Updated DHCP setting 0x500...
  • Page 133 Drive reset initiated in cabinet $framename for drive $drive 0xa11 Drive reset failed in cabinet $framename for drive $drive 0xa12 CLM is communicating 0xa13 Lost communication with CLM 0xa14 CLM reboot initiated 0xa15 The cabinet controller process was started HP StorageWorks...
  • Page 134 Event reporting...

  • Page 135: Glossary

    Additional hardware and specific firmware is required to form a CLM library. Elements SCSI designation for any device or bin in the library that can hold a cartridge. SCSI elements include storage bins, tape drives, load port bins, and the picker. HP StorageWorks...
  • Page 136 Low Voltage Differential or LVD is a type of electrical signaling for parallel SCSI and can reach distances up to 12 meters. All SCSI HP Ultrium 460 tape drives are LVD devices. SDLT tape drives can be LVD or HVD devices.
  • Page 137 SCSI bus and are not installed in other devices on the bus. The SCSI bus must be properly terminated at both ends so that commands and data can be transmitted to and from all devices on the bus. Ultrium See LTO-3 HP StorageWorks...

  • Page 139: Index

    88 types of, 80 precautions, 43 LEDs Ethernet port e2400–160 FC interface controller, 80 indicators, 26 e2400–FC 2G interface controller, 81 location of, 26 e2400–FC 4G interface controller, 81 left panel, 32 library partitioning, 40 library robotics, 16 HP StorageWorks...
  • Page 140 26 storage area network, 26 storage capacity, 40 storage elements, 36, 38, 41 panel Subscriber’s choice, HP, 12 back, 14, 32 switch, 18 front, 13 LEDs, 76 left, 32 symbols in text, 11 right, 32 slots, 32...
  • Page 141 Command View TL, 16, 28, 36 SCSI bus configuration, 83 documentation, 12 SCSI devices, verifying, 83 storage, 12 serial port configuration, verifying, 84 HP Subscriber’s choice, 12 switch problems, 76 WORM tape cartridges, 20 tape drive problems, 77 HP StorageWorks...

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