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Preface This manual is for either customers or service representatives, depending upon the service contract. When you have completed the procedures in this manual, refer to the user’s guide to configure your library. See Most of the information pertains to library hardware. For specific drive information or for client-generated software commands and console messages, refer to your drive or software documentation.
■ Alert Messages Alert messages call your attention to information that is especially important or that has a unique relationship to the main text or graphic. Note: A note provides additional information that is of special interest. A note might point out exceptions to rules or procedures.
■ Conventions Typographical conventions highlight special words, phrases, and actions in this publication. Item Buttons Commands Document titles Emphasis File names Hypertext links Indicators Jumper names Keyboard keys Menu names Parameters and variables Path names Port or connector names Positions for circuit breakers, jumpers, and switches Screen text (including screen captures, screen messages, and...
■ Additional Information Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Sun) offers several methods for you to obtain additional information. Sun’s External Web Site Sun’s external Web site provides marketing, product, event, corporate, and service information. The external Web site is accessible to anyone with a Web browser and an Internet connection.
Global Services Support Tools Global Services Support Tools site (also called Field Tools) provides tools that aid in the sales and support of Sun StorageTek brand products and services. This is an internal Web site for employees. The URL for the Global Services Support Tools is handbook_internal/FieldTools Documents on CD Documents on CD (3106600xx) contains portable document format (PDF) files of Sun...
Safety The following pages describe common practices concerning electrical safety, ergonomics, rack installation, fiber optics, and electrostatic discharge. ■ Safety Precautions WARNING: Potential injury: On-the-job safety is important; therefore, observe the following safety precautions while you are engaging in any maintenance activity.
■ 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.
■ Rack Safety and Precautions WARNING: Possible personal injury: • Lifting hazard: The library weighs 44.45 kg (98 lb) plus the weight of the drives. Use at least two people and a mechanical device to lift and position the library. Make sure you read the information in “Lifting Techniques”...
Each fiber-optic interface in this Sun StorageTek Fibre Channel equipment contains a laser transceiver that is a Class 1 Laser Product. Each laser transceiver has an output of less than 70 μW and a wavelength of 850 nm. Sun 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.
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.
■ Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Damage Prevention Anyone who handles ESD-sensitive components must be aware of the damage that ESD can cause to electronic components and must take the proper precautions to prevent it. Also, anyone who performs maintenance on Sun StorageTek equipment must complete an ESD-basics course.
ESD-Protection Procedure Remember that each customer environment is different. Address all the customer’s concerns before you work on any equipment. Prepare the Work Area 1. Before you service the equipment, unfold the grounding-kit work surface completely and place it on a convenient surface. 2.
Clean Up 10. Disconnect the ground cords from the equipment. 11. Reinstall all equipment covers and close all equipment doors. 12. Disconnect the coil cord from your wrist, and, if necessary, disconnect the ground cord from the work surface. 13. Properly store the work surface and the other Field Service Grounding Kit items. xxiv Revision L 96053...
Seguridad Las siguientes páginas describen prácticas habituales sobre seguridad eléctrica, ergonomía, instalación en bastidor, fibras ópticas y descargas electrostáticas. ■ Precauciones de seguridad ADVERTENCIA: Posibles lesiones: la seguridad durante el trabajo es importante; por ello, atienda a las siguientes precauciones de seguridad mientras esté realizando alguna actividad de mantenimiento.
Técnicas de levantamiento de objetos El levantar equipos o componentes, independientemente de su peso o tamaño, puede provocar serias lesiones lumbares. Siguiendo estas directrices podrá reducir los riesgos de lesiones. • No incline el cuerpo para levantar o bajar algo. Esta posición supone una tensión extrema para la espalda, en especial al levantar o transportar objetos.
• No levante cargas grandes o pesadas con el puño cerrado, porque el modo de levantarlas también afecta a los tendones de la mano. Al tomar un objeto entre el pulgar y los dedos se aplica mucha tensión a las manos y tendones de las muñecas. Utilice ambas manos alternativamente, para permitir que descansen.
Tenga especial cuidado al utilizar instrumentos ópticos con estos equipos. Dichos instrumentos pueden incrementar las probabilidades de lesiones oculares. Los transceptores de láser de los equipos de fibra óptica pueden suponer un peligro para la seguridad física. Asegúrese de que toda persona que trabaje con estos equipos de Sun StorageTek entienda los peligros y siga los procedimientos de seguridad.
Instalación de cables de fibra óptica Para instalar cables de fibra óptica, efectúe este procedimiento: 1. Tendido del cable: • Tarima: Los cables de fibra óptica pueden instalarse debajo de tarimas. Al tenderlos, manténgalos apartados de cualquier obstrucción, como por ejemplo otros cables o equipos.
• No aferre los cables con alicates, pinzas ni fresas. No una los cables ni los conectores a dispositivos de tracción. • Mantenga los cables apartados de bordes y salientes afilados que pudieran cortarlos o desgastarlos. Asegúrese de que los orificios del equipo dispongan de bordes protectores.
• Una vez concluido el trabajo, vuelva a colocar todas las cubiertas del equipo y cierre todas las puertas. • Si la superficie de trabajo del kit de puesta a tierra ha estado sometida a temperaturas superiores a los 66 ºC (150 ºF) o inferiores a los 4,5 ºC (40 ºF), deje que la superficie se aclimate a la temperatura ambiente antes de desenrollarla.
Acceda al equipo 5. Con todo cuidado, abra las puertas o retire las cubiertas del equipo. No toque ningún componente interno. PRECAUCIÓN: Antes de tocar cualquier componente interno, asegúrese de estar correctamente conectado a tierra. 6. Conecte el extremo libre del cable en espiral al lugar más adecuado: a.
Hardware Installation This chapter tells you how to install the L40 Tape Library. Two methods are available: • “Quick Installation Procedure” • “Standard Installation Procedure” on page 1-4 with each step of the process You might need to ask your system administrator for some of the configuration information, such as the network entries.
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Quick Installation Procedure 3. Remove the packing cushion and foam. 4. Visually inspect the library and drives, using a flashlight if necessary: CAUTION: Possible component damage: Make sure you follow the ESD procedure described in “ESD-Protection Procedure” on page xxiii 5.
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18. Press the SELECT The > sign appears to the left of Door Operations. The DOOR MENU: Push Select to Prepare Library for Opening Door message appears. 19. Press the SELECT CAUTION: Possible hand damage: Always wait for the operator panel to display the OK To Open Door message before opening the door.
Standard Installation Procedure ■ Standard Installation Procedure The procedure for the standard installation of the library takes you through each step of the installation process. Check off the tasks in this list as you complete them: ❑ “Preparing for the Installation” on page 1-5 ❑...
Preparing for the Installation Read “Safety” on page xvii In general, for a successful installation you should be familiar with: • SCSI principles (bus termination, terminating power, addressing) • The SCSI cable plan for your installation • The SCSI addresses (IDs) already in use by your system •...
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Figure 1-1. Unpacking the Library (L201_158) 1. Outer Container 2. Container cap 3. Logo label, used for repacking 4. Container locks (Hold so the protruding part is on top. Squeeze the ears and lift the locks to secure them into the openings.) 5.
Standard Installation Procedure Inspecting the Library and Drives Visually inspect the library and drives, using a flashlight if necessary: 1. Check the library’s exterior and interior for any obvious physical damage or loose parts. 2. Make sure that the cables and accessories you require are present. Refer to your shipping bill.
Positioning the Library The library can be ordered for either desktop or rack installation. Desktop Installation WARNING: Possible personal injury: Check the path to the intended location and clear it of obstructions before you move the library. Use at least two people and a mechanical device to lift and position the library.
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Standard Installation Procedure The library uses the power cable’s ground point for its earth-ground connection. All electrical connections, either directly to the wall or to a power strip in the rack, must be properly grounded. Consider proper electrical circuit and power strip overload protection.
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5. Set the door aside. 6. Remove the right decorative cover over the operator panel by grasping the top of the cover and gently pulling it away from the operator panel. 7. Measure and note the distances from the bottom of the library flanges to the mounting holes near the four corners of the front of the library frame.
Standard Installation Procedure 10. Attach the cover over the operator panel. 11. Attach the door with the two hinge pins, inserting the top pin first. Choosing SCSI HVD or LVD Your library interface is hardware configured as either high voltage differential (HVD) or low voltage differential (LVD).
Table 1-1. SCSI Cable Length Restrictions Application Single-ended High voltage differential Low voltage differential Host Bus Adapter Requirements The host bus adapter (HBA) in your server must match the library and drive’s SCSI bus type. If the interface to the library is HVD, the server must contain an HVD-compatible HBA;...
Standard Installation Procedure Installing the External Fibre Channel Router To install the optional external Fibre Channel router, refer to StorageNet 3300 Fibre Channel Router User Manual, Chapter 2. If installing an external fibre channel router to replace an internal fibre channel router card, remove the internal fibre channel router card.
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You can vary this cabling arrangement depending on how your system is configured. For example, you can attach one of the drives to a different bus, in which case that drive would have its own SCSI terminator. 96053 1. Client-server cable 2.
Standard Installation Procedure Connecting Fiber and SCSI Cables For libraries with an optional Fibre Channel router, follow the cable routing shown in following two figures The first figure shows cable routing for the library, four drives, and internal router. The second figure shows a detail of cable routing to the SN3300 external router. Fiber cables to/from host 2.
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Standard Installation Procedure Attaching the Personality Module The personality module is a connector that stores the library cell capacity information. The module stores a capacity of either 20 or 40 cells. The library does not operate properly unless an authorized module is attached to the rear of the EM. Attach the module before powering-on the library for proper initialization.
Attaching the Cell Barrier Clip If your library is a 20-cell version, the tape management software only recognizes the data cells that are in Column 0 and the top nine cells of Column 1. To remind the operator to not place data cartridges into the other cells, attach the cell barrier clip, as shown in the following figure.
Standard Installation Procedure Inserting the Cartridges Make sure you refer to Depending on the version and configuration of your library, some storage cells cannot be used. Read the legend on the page following CAUTION: Inserting the cartridges correctly is critical for library operation. If you do not orient the cartridges correctly or do not insert them all the way into the storage cells, the library might fail, and the operator panel might display an error message.
Figure 1-3. Determining the Valid Storage Cells (L201_038) 1. Drive Slot 3 2. Drive Slot 2 3. Drive Slot 1 Note: In a 40-cell capacity library, if Auto Clean is not enabled, the cleaning cartridge cell can be used for a data cartridge, for a total of 41 data cells. Legend: •...
Drive Compatibility Issues Refer to your drive publications and the vendor Web sites for a detailed discussion of drives and cartridges. The library supports the following drives: • Ultrium Linear Tape-Open (LTO) drives LTO technology was developed by IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and Seagate to provide a clear and viable choice in an increasingly complex array of tape storage options.
Standard Installation Procedure Table 1-3. LTO Drive Backward Readability LTO 1 media LTO 2 media LTO 3 media Table 1-4. SCSI Device/Bus Types: Issues If you plug a . . . Into . . . Single-ended bus Single-ended device LVD bus HVD bus Single-ended bus Low voltage...
Standard Installation Procedure Installing the Drives “Drive Compatibility Issues” on page If you are installing an SDLT 600 drive, make sure that Field Bill 102181 was installed. The field bill replaces the internal fan finger guard with a perforated steel plate to comply with emissions standards. Use the information in the following paragraphs if you ordered a library that did not have the drives already installed, or if you want to add more drives to your library.
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CAUTION: Possible component damage: Do not use a screwdriver for the drive door latch knob or drive tray latch. 1. At the rear of the library, turn the drive door latch knob to your left to open the drive door. CAUTION: Load/unload problems: The drive tray latch must be fully loosened (disengaged) before you slide the tray into the slot.
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Standard Installation Procedure 3. Slide the drive tray assembly into the desired slot. CAUTION: Possible component damage: Do not use a screwdriver to tighten the drive tray latch knob. 4. Turn the knob all the way to the right to engage the latch and clamp it firmly into the frame. 5.
■ Powering-on the Library and Drives To power-on the library and drives: CAUTION: Possible equipment damage: Make sure the power-on/off switch is set to “O” before performing Step 1. 1. Close and lock the front door. 2. Attach the power cable to the power receptacle at the rear of the library and plug the cable into an electrical outlet.
Recording the Configuration Information Table 1-6. L40 Tape Library Configuration Information Library Serial Number _____________________________ Library Warranty Number __________________________ Version: 20 cells ❑ 32 cells ❑ 40 cells ❑ Library Code Version ____________ Library SCSI ID _________ Number of Drives Installed ______ Drive 0 Serial Number _____________________________ Drive 0 Warranty Number __________________________ Drive 0 SCSI ID _________...
Locations, Specifications, and Cables This chapter identifies library components, drive label locations, specifications, and external cable part numbers. ■ Locations Use the following figures to become familiar with the library components and drive label locations. Figure 2-1. Front View of Components (L201_061) 96053 Revision L...
Locations Figure 2-1. Front View of Components (L201_061) 1. Operator panel (including status display) 2. Cartridge access port (CAP) 3. Elastomer feet for desktop version Figure 2-2. Rear View of Components (L201_062) 4. Viewing window 5. Door lock LNK/ACT FIBER ETHERNET SERIAL CHANNEL...
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Figure 2-2. Rear View of Components (Continued) (L201_062) 1. Power-on/off switches 2. Power receptacles 3. Standard power supply 4. Redundant power supply 5. Library RESET button—use a wooden pencil (never a screwdriver or other electrically- conductive item) to press this button 6.
Figure 2-4. Robotic Components (L201_255) 1. Z motor 2. Hand assembly 3. Z shafts Figure 2-5. DLT Drive Label Locations (L201_164) 1. FRU serial number 2. Warranty ID number 3. CEI serial number 96053 4. Z carriage 5. Theta motor Revision L Locations...
Specifications Figure 2-6. Ultrium Drive Label Locations (L201_165) 1. CEI serial number 2. FRU serial number 3. Warranty ID number ■ Specifications The following pages provide library, drive, and cartridge specifications. Figure 2-7 on page 2-9 For more specific drive and cartridge information, refer to the vendor Web site or documentation.
Table 2-1. Library Environment Specifications (Continued) Item Wet bulb (maximum, noncondensing) Altitude Library Power The following table lists the power specifications for the library without drives. Table 2-2. Library Power Specifications Input voltage Frequency Maximum library power consumption Maximum heat output Voltage-amperes Drive and Cartridge Weights The following table lists the drive and cartridge weights.
Specifications Drive Power The following table lists the drive power specifications. Refer to the drive publication and vendor Web site for updated information. Table 2-4. Drive Power Specifications Drive DLT1 DLT 7000E DLT 8000 Super DLT HP Ultrium LTO IBM Ultrium LTO Seagate Ultrium LTO Volt- Current...
Figure 2-7. L40 Desktop Version Dimensions and Weight (L201_346) 1. 455 mm (17.90 in.) height with feet; feet are 16 mm (0.625 in.). 2. 490 mm (19.30 in.) width 3. 724 mm (28.50 in.) depth without external cables Weight (library only) 44.45 kg (98 lb) 96053 4.
Specifications Figure 2-8. L40 Rack Version Dimensions and Weight (L201_343) 442 mm (17.39 in.) height 483 mm (19.0 in.) width of front with flange 728 mm (28.65 in.) depth with fan, without cables 448 mm (17.65 in.) width 702 mm (27.65 in.) depth without fan, without cables Weight (library only) 44.45 kg (98 lb) 2-10...
■ Power Cord Numbers and Receptacles Power cord part numbers for the library are listed in the table below. All cords are 3 m (9.8 ft). The receptacle type is listed. Refer to your vendor catalog for the part number. Table 2-5.
External Cables ■ External Cables Use this table to select external cables. See of power cords for specific countries. Note: The SCSI universal cables listed below are intended for use with LVD application. The cables used to meet these requirements are inherently more costly and should be used only as required for HVD.
SNMP This appendix provides the implementation of the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). ■ Overview Sun StorageTek’s L-series libraries support Version 1 of the simple network management protocol (SNMPv1). SNMP is an application layer protocol that performs network management operations over an Ethernet connection using a User Datagram Protocol (UDP/IP).
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4. SNMP software application that implements the role of manager. Some applications include: HP Open View IBM NetView Sun Microsystems SunNet Manager 5. The MIB is stored on the LLC card. To view the contents of the MIB database, enter: http://IP.Address/Lseries.mib or http://library_name/Lseries.mib 6.
■ SNMP Terms SNMP uses a manager/agent structure, a database, and a small set of commands to exchange information. SNMP terms include: • Agent–A module that resides in a managed device. The agent is responsible for responding to requests from the manager and for sending traps to a recipient that inform the systems administrator of potential problems.
SNMP Commands ■ SNMP Commands SNMPv1 offers a limited number of commands that follow a simple request/response exchange to communicate between the manager and the agent. The manager issues request such as: • Get–A request for information of a specific variable. •...
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Figure A-2. Management Information Base Hierarchy (L201_522)) MIB Title = LSERIES-TAPE-LIBRARY-MIB Object Name = iso.identified-organization.dod.internet.private.enterprise.storagetek.products.lsereis Equivalent Object Descriptor = 1.3.6.1.4.1.1211.1.12 96053 Management Information Base Revision L...
Configuration ■ Configuration Three ways to configure the library to support SNMP are: • Library Admin, an optional feature for the library, but it is not required to support SNMP. • The CLI port (command line interface) Figure A-3 • The SNMP software application—you can also use any SNMP application to change some of the agent’s settings.
The library comes configured with some default settings, listed in Table A-1. SNMP Default Settings Setting Port number Community String Grace Period Trap Recipient List SNMP (agent) ■ Starting SNMP To start SNMP for the library, you must: 1. Configure the library: a.
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Index AC power supply location, 2-3 access control, SNMP, A-4 advertencia mensajes en el manual, 1-xii peso de la biblioteca en el bastidor, xxvii vuelco del bastidor, 1-10 advertencia, descripción, 1-xii alert messages in manual, 1-xii arm safety, xviii attaching cell barrier clip, 1-19 personality module, 1-18 barrier, cell, 1-19...
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label, laser product, xx laser product label, xx library cell barrier clip, 1-19 configuration table, 1-30 desktop installation, 1-9 dimensions and weight, 2-10 dual power label location, 2-3 electronics module location, 2-3 external cables worksheet, 2-12 inspecting, 1-8 installation, 1-1 personality module, 1-18 positioning, 1-9 power cord number worksheet, 2-11...
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Index positioning library, 1-9 power cable part numbers, 2-11 drive specifications, 2-8 library specifications, 2-7 receptacle location, 2-3 power cord number worksheet, 2-11 power supply locations, 2-3 powering-on library, 1-29 precaución mensajes en el manual, 1-xii peso de la unidad, 1-26 precaución, descripción, 1-xii precauciones DES, xxx...
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drive power, 2-8 library, 2-6 SCSI, 1-12 standard installation procedure, 1-4 storage cells location, 1-21 table, configuration, 1-30 tape drives See drives. terminator, SCSI, 1-14 Ultrium. See drives unpacking library, 1-5 vision calibration label location, 2-4 96053 wall receptacle worksheet, 2-11 warning eye hazard from laser, xix library weight in rack, xix...
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