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- Page 1 I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d O p e r a t i n g G u i d e Scalar Series Advanced Digital Information Corporation...
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Page 2: Copyright Notice
(including lost profits) in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material whether based on warranty, contract, or other legal theory. - Page 3 Further, adic Europe reserves the right to revise or change this publication without obligation on the part of adic Europe to notify any person or organization of such revision of change.
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Page 4: Emi/Rfi Compliance
Communications. Shielded Cables Shielded data cable(s) are required in order to meet EMI/RFI limit specifications. The adic data cable meets this requirement. If you need a replacement cable, be sure to use an adic-approved shielded cable (to assure... -
Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address: 10201 Willows Road Redmond, Washington 98052 declares, that the product: Product SCALAR 448 (Produit, Erzeugnis): Model Number SCALAR 448 (Marque Commercial, Warenbezeichnung): conforms to the following international specifications, as required by 89/336/EEC & 92/31/EEC: EN 50081-1, EN-55022 Class B EMI: EMC:... - Page 6 Blank Page...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Copyright Notice...ii Copyright Notice (Europe)...iii EMI/RFI Compliance... iv Safety Warnings ... ix Precautions... x Chapter 1: The Scalar Series ... 1 Features ... 3 Options... 4 DLT Drives... 4 Differential SCSI ... 4 Chapter 2: Getting Started... 7 Requirements... - Page 8 Installation Problems... 48 Library and Drive Operational Problems... 48 Library Error Codes ... 49 Environmental Considerations ... 49 When You Call adic Customer Assistance ... 50 Appendix A: Diagnostics Menu ... 51 Appendix B: Glossary ... 61 Appendix C: Specifications... 65 Appendix D: Error Codes...
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Page 9: Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings All safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated, and should be retained for future reference. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. -
Page 10: Precautions
Precautions Do not use oil, solvents, gasoline, paint thinners or insecticides on the unit. Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than 140ºF (60ºC) or to extreme low temperatures. Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical equipment which generates electrical noise. -
Page 11: Chapter 1: The Scalar Series
Chapter The Scalar Series This Chapter … p provides a brief overview of Scalar Library features. For detailed specifications, see Appendix C. - Page 12 Scalar Library (Scalar 458 shown above). Your new library is a fully automated, high-performance, high-capacity, mass storage system. The Scalar Series is designed to provide you with unattended, near-line and off-line data storage, archiving, backup, hierarchical storage management (HSM), and retrieval for mid-range and high-end servers and networks.
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Page 13: Features
Mailbox. Barcode Scanner. The Scalar Series Barcode Scanner, mounted on the bottom of the Media Picker, reads cartridge information contained in a barcode label attached to each of the data cartridges. This information becomes part of the application software’s library cartridge inventory. -
Page 14: Options
Options DLT Drives Your adic library can be equipped with second-, third-, or fourth-generation DLT drives. All drive models (DLT2000XT, DLT4000, and DLT7000) can read and write 2.6 GB, 6.0 GB, and 10.0 GB tape formats for 100% interchange compatibility with earlier DLT drives. Tape density is selectable by the application software or a button on the drive. - Page 15 The Scalar 448...
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Page 17: Chapter 2: Getting Started
Chapter Getting Started This Chapter … p covers what you need (and what you need to know) to install your adic Scalar Library. Read this chapter before you begin installation. -
Page 18: Requirements
For the most part, installation is simply a matter of checking all necessary SCSI connections installing the application software (backup or otherwise) on the host computer and applying power. The Scalar Library defaults set at the factory should be sufficient for most applications. Requirements Space requirements: your Scalar Library has a footprint of 19.0"... -
Page 19: Preparing The Library For Installation
Preparing the Library for Installation Follow the instructions in Unpacking the Scalar Library adic document number 63-1119-01 to prepare your library for installation. This document was attached to the front of your library. If you need another copy, please call adic Customer Assistance. -
Page 20: Install Data Cartridges
(if equipped, use the Mailbox to exchange the cleaning cartridge). Use only adic -approved DLT cleaning cartridges. Use of any other cleaning cartridge may damage the drive heads and void your warranty. -
Page 21: Setting The Scsi Ids
Mode, Configuration Menu, Set SCSI ID option (see sub-subsection Set SCSI ID, subsection Configuration Menu, section Off-Line Mode Menus in Chapter 4: Equipment Description of this manual). The IDs for the drives are set by selecting the appropriate ID on the rotary switch on the back of each drive assembly. Drive... -
Page 22: Preparing The Host Computer System
A variety of backup and data storage software is available for use with your Scalar Library. Please check with adic Sales or Customer Assistance if you have a question on the compatibility of a particular software package. Now you are ready to connect the library to your host computer. Follow the instructions provided in the next chapter. -
Page 23: Chapter 3: Connecting The Scalar Library
Chapter Connecting the Scalar Library This Chapter … p provides instructions for physically connecting your Scalar Library to your host system. p steps you through the final phase of the installation process. -
Page 24: Installing Scsi Cables, Jumpers, And Terminators
A device (drive or robotics) can be connected to more than one SCSI bus when integrated into a multi- initiator environment. Termination can be active or passive. adic recommends using active termination on a single-ended bus. All termination must be external. Never use internal terminators to terminate the drives. - Page 25 The following table provides several examples of SCSI configurations: If you have this many SCSI buses... Install the SCSI cables, terminators, and jumpers as indicated by the configuration illustration. p Check that the power switches on both your Scalar Library and your host computer are off. The following symbols are used in the SCSI configuration illustrations: SCSI Cable to Host Computer...
- Page 26 Library Robotics Library Robotics Connecting the Scalar 448 Drive 4 Drive 3 Drive 2 SCSI Configuration 2 — Two SCSI Buses Drive 2 Drive 4 Drive 3 SCSI Configuration 3 — Three SCSI Buses Drive 1 Drive 1...
- Page 27 Drive 4 Library Robotics SCSI Configuration 4 — Four SCSI Buses Drive 4 Library Robotics SCSI Configuration 5 — Five SCSI Buses p Attach one end of the SCSI interface cable(s) to the connector(s) shown on the rear of your Scalar Library . Press firmly and secure the bail locks.
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Page 28: Powering On The System
Once your Scalar Library has been connected to your host computer system and the application software has been installed, the library is ready for use. Just turn on the power switch. Connecting the Scalar 448... -
Page 29: Chapter 4: Equipment Description
Chapter Equipment Description This Chapter … p describes the switches, indicators and connectors on the front and rear of your Scalar Library. p describes the various functions available via the front panel buttons. p describes the power-up procedure and messages on the front panel LED display. -
Page 30: Front Panel Switches And Indicators
Front Panel Switches and Indicators Switches and indicators on the front panel of the Scalar Library are shown below. Front of adic Scalar Library (when equipped with Mailbox) Equipment Description... - Page 31 Displays and Indicators Display The four-line 20-character LCD shows current drive status of the Library , allows access to change features or displays error messages. Power LED Lights when the power is on. (green) LOCKED LED Lights when upper row door of Media Interchange Shelf (Mailbox) is locked. (upper - green) LOCKED LED Lights when lower row door of Media Interchange Shelf (Mailbox) is locked.
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Page 32: Rear Panel Switches And Connectors
Connectors AC Power Connector Power Switch Rear of adic Scalar 448 Rear Panel Switches and Connectors Turns on AC power to the Scalar Library. Plug the Scalar Library AC power cord into this connector. Connections for the interface cable (s), SCSI jumpers, and/or SCSI terminators, which are used to connect the Scalar Library to the host computer SCSI bus(es) or to other devices on the SCSI channel. -
Page 33: Media Interchange Shelf (Mailbox)
Media Interchange Shelf (Mailbox) During normal operation of your Mailbox-equipped Scalar Series Library it is usually not desirable to have to suspend the activities of your library to insert or remove media cartridges. Both manual and automatic insertion and removal of media cartridges from your library, without having to open the door, is made possible by the Mailbox. -
Page 34: Off-Line Mode Menus
Off-Line Mode Menus The following diagram is a quick reference to the LCD menus described on the next few pages. Configuration Menu Buzzer Configuration ErrAlarm Yes/No Kybd Yes/No Set SCSI ID Library’s SCSI ID: X (0-7) Product Sign-On EXB-480: N Yes/No Off-Line Time Max time... -
Page 35: Configuration Menu
p To access the Off-Line Mode menu, press the MENU key. The display will appear as follows: p Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the menu choices. Press ENTER to select the item displayed on the top line. Use the RIGHT or LEFT keys to scroll through fields on the same line. p To exit the Off-Line Mode menu and return to the On-Line Mode from anywhere in the menu, press the MENU key. -
Page 36: Set Scsi Id
Set SCSI ID Lets you select the SCSI ID for the robotics on the library. p Use UP and DOWN to select the desired ID. Press ENTER to execute the change. Confirm the change by pressing ENTER again. Product Sign-On Lets you select how the Scalar Library appears to application software. -
Page 37: Initialize Map Slots
Initialize Map Slots Enables/disables the mapping of the storage slots whenever the Scalar Library is powered-up, after the front door has been opened and then closed, or if a SCSI bus Reset occurs p To disable the mapping of slots use the UP or DOWN keys to select "N". Press ENTER to execute the change. -
Page 38: Barcode Scanner
Barcode Scanner Enables/disables the barcode scanner. If disabled, the Initialize Scan Barcodes, Configuration Menu parameter (see above), and the Scan Barcodes sub-function of the Map Slots Diagnostics Menu function (see Appendix A), is ignored. If disabled, the barcode scanner is not available to the application software. p To disable the barcode scanner use the UP or DOWN keys to select "N". -
Page 39: Write Flash Memory Mode
The Serial Dnld Flash Mode is used whenever you upgrade the Scalar Library firmware using the serial port on the rear panel. When adic releases new firmware for the Scalar Library complete instructions on using Serial Dnld Flash Mode and performing the upgrade will be included with the firmware. - Page 40 Blank Page Equipment Description...
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Page 41: Chapter 5: Operation And Maintenance
Chapter Operation and Maintenance This Chapter … p describes normal operation features of the Scalar Library p provides details on the media and drive head cleaning cartridge p explains normal maintenance procedures... -
Page 42: Normal Operations
Normal Operations General Guidelines Once your Scalar Library and your choice of application software are installed and configured, you can automatically perform backup and restore operations through the application software. You do not need to intervene unless you need to replace cartridges through the Mailbox (Scalar 458 only) or by opening the front door (Scalar 224/448). -
Page 43: What Happens When Door Is Opened
What Happens When Door is Opened Whenever you open the front door of the Scalar Library , the following actions occur: The library will return Unit Attention and Not Ready status to the host computer. Any function, if executed, that would change the state of the robotics machine is disabled. Resuming Operation To resume normal operation, close the door and lock it. -
Page 44: Drive Status
Drive Status After completion of the drive POST and initialization, each drive will be in one of the four states listed in the following table: Drive State No cartridge is present A cartridge is present and the handle is closed. A cartridge is present, but the handle is open. -
Page 45: Drive Operating Conditions
Drive Operating Conditions Use the following table to determine each drive’s operating condition: Label Color State LED (Right Indicator Panel) Write Protected Orange ON Tape in Use Yellow Blinking Use Cleaning Tape Yellow ON Remains on after unloading cleaning tape After cleaning, turns on again when reloading... - Page 46 Label Color LED (Left Indicator Panel) Yellow ON Yellow ON 10.0 Yellow ON (default) 15.0 (DLT2000XT) Yellow ON (default) 20.0 (DLT4000) Yellow ON (default) 35.0 (DLT7000) Yellow ON (default) Compress Yellow ON Density Override Yellow ON All Right Indicator Panel LEDs, or, all Left Indicator Panel LEDs Operation and Maintenance...
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Page 47: Dlt Media
If the switch is moved all the way to the left, the cartridge is write-protected and the drive cannot write to, or erase data from, the cartridge. The small orange rectangle will be visible whenever the cartridge is write-protected. -
Page 48: Using The Mailbox (Scalar 458 Only)
Open the appropriate Mailbox access control door as instructed. p Place the cartridge into the appropriate slot of the Mailbox with the write-protect switch at the top and the barcode label facing you. Slide the cartridge in until the stop will not allow it to go any farther. -
Page 49: Off-Line Mode
Open the Mailbox access control door as instructed. p Place the cartridge into the appropriate slot of the Mailbox with the write-protect switch at the top and the barcode label facing you. Slide the cartridge in until the stop will not allow it to go any farther. - Page 50 After you have completed the intended manual operation with this cartridge, follow the procedure outlined in the next subsection, Unloading a Cartridge from Drive, if you are going to unload the cartridge from the drive and remove it from the library. p Return the Scalar 458 Library to the On-Line Mode by pressing the MENU key on the Operator Panel.
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Page 51: Manually Loading/Unloading Cartridges To/From The Storage Shelves (Bulk Loading)
Remember, the access control doors are locked whenever the library is performing a pick or place operation. p Return the Scalar 458 Library to On-Line Mode by pressing the MENU key on the Operator Panel. Your Scalar 458 Library is once again ready for use. Moving a Cartridge to/from the Storage Shelves The same functions are performed as loading or unloading a cartridge from a drive to move a cartridge between the library storage shelves and the Mailbox. -
Page 52: Normal Maintenance
The tape heads should be cleaned once a month, or when the Use Cleaning Tape LED is illuminated on the drive front panel. Use a DLT cleaning tape to clean the drive heads. A cleaning tape is shipped with your adic Scalar Library. -
Page 53: Head Cleaning Procedure
The following table tells you when to use the cleaning tape: If . . . It means . . . The Use Cleaning Tape LED The drive head needs cleaning or the tape is bad is illuminated on the drive front panel A data cartridge causes the Use The data cartridge may be damaged... -
Page 54: Causes Of The Use Cleaning Tape Warning
To initiate the cleaning cycle manually you must be aware of the present state of the Scalar Library and the drive that you wish to clean. If a cartridge is present in the drive, you must first press the UNLOAD button on the drive front panel, then, when the OPERATE HANDLE LED is illuminated, open the drive door and remove the cartridge. -
Page 55: Cleaning The Enclosure
Worn heads. The tape heads will eventually wear out causing the time between cleanings to get shorter and shorter. The DLT2000XT, DLT4000, and DLT7000 drives have a head life rating of 30,000 hours. Cleaning the Enclosure The outside of the enclosure can be cleaned with a damp towel. If you use a liquid all-purpose cleaner, apply it to the towel. - Page 56 Blank Page Operation and Maintenance...
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Page 57: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting And Diagnostics
Chapter Troubleshooting and Diagnostics This Chapter … p contains some general suggestions to aid you in solving problems – should you ever run into them. p includes information on error codes and the built-in diagnostics. -
Page 58: Installation Problems
For a list of compatible SCSI adapters and application software, call adic’s Customer Assistance Center at (206) 883-HELP (4357). 4 SCSI Adapter Card Installation Verify that you have installed your SCSI adapter card correctly. Refer to the documentation that came with your card for installation and troubleshooting instructions. -
Page 59: Library Error Codes
ENTER. If that does not work, or if the error code reappears, call adic Customer Assistance and be prepared to tell them what the error code is – and what the conditions are (see When You Call adic Customer Assistance later in this chapter). -
Page 60: When You Call Adic Customer Assistance
When You Call adic adic Customer Assistance Before calling adic Customer Assistance, follow these steps – which will help you take full advantage of your call: p Review all documentation carefully. (Experience has demonstrated that most questions are answered in your documentation.) -
Page 61: Appendix A: Diagnostics Menu
Appendix Diagnostics Menu This Appendix … p describes the built-in diagnostic functions available via the Off-Line Mode Diagnostics Menu... -
Page 62: Drive Type
One of the most valuable features of the Scalar Library is the extensive built-in diagnostics. In this Appendix we discuss each of the Diagnostic functions available through the front panel keypad. The following functions are available under the Diagnostics Menu: Drive Type Event Counters F/W Revision... -
Page 63: Error Counters
Error Counters * Provides a chronological listing (beginning with the last error issued) of the errors encountered by the Scalar Library system. These are library internal hardware/firmware errors. This register records each error name and assigns it a sequential number. Below is a listing of Error Counter listings with an indication of what each refers nnnnnnnn cccc * Not implemented at this time. - Page 64 Power on or user reset Unit on-line due to user request Unit off-line due to user request Cmd: 03 00 00 00 20 00 (cmd is from SCSI host adapter) SCSI selection by SCSI ID N (N = SCSI ID of host adapter) SCSI reselection of SCSI ID N SCSI disconnect from SCSI ID N SCSI status = 00h (status to SCSI host adapter)
- Page 65 p Press ESC to return to the FIRMWARE REVISION main screen. p Press the DOWN arrow key to bring up the Picker CPU selection. p Press ENTER to select the Picker CPU. p Press ESC to return to the FIRMWARE REVISION main screen. p Press the DOWN arrow key to bring up the Servo Controller CPU selection.
- Page 66 This function is usually used for diagnostics only by a trained technician. Position Picker at Mbox (when Mailbox equipped) The Position Picker at MBox function is used to position the Media Picker at a particular cartridge slot of the Mailbox (Media Interchange Shelf) in preparation to either pick a cartridge from the slot, or place a cartridge into the slot.
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Page 67: Pick From Slot
Pick From Slot The Pick From Slot function will cause the Media Picker to pick the cartridge from a particular cartridge storage slot in preparation to place it either in another storage slot, into a Mailbox slot, or in a drive. p Use LEFT or RIGHT to select the desired field. -
Page 68: Place In Slot
This function is usually used for diagnostics only by a trained technician. Place In Slot The Place In Slot function will cause the Media Picker to place the cartridge into a storage slot. p Use LEFT or RIGHT to select the desired field. Select the row and slot using UP or DOWN. Press ENTER to activate. -
Page 69: Map Slots
p Use LEFT or RIGHT to select the desired field. Select the drive row and drive using UP or DOWN. Press ENTER to activate. This function is usually used for diagnostics only by a trained technician. Map Slots The Map Slots function will cause the Scalar Library to update its cartridge inventory log. Selecting “N” in the Scan Barcodes field will prevent the library from updating its barcodes inventory log. - Page 70 p Press ENTER to turn the secondary cooling fan on or off. This function is usually used for diagnostics only by a trained technician. Open Drive Door The Open Drive Door function will cause the Scalar Library to open the door of the selected drive. If the door is already open the drive door motor will run for a short time.
- Page 71 Appendix Glossary This Appendix … p contains terms and definitions of common expressions used with the Scalar Library and the DLT drive.
- Page 72 cartridge A storage medium item. A cartridge is sometimes called a tape or cassette and is capable of storing vast amounts of magnetically- written data. The DLT drives in the Scalar Library uses CompacTape III, IIIXT, and/or IV cartridges. cleaning cartridge Media used to clean the drive heads and tape path.
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Page 73: Appendix B: Glossary
SCSI bus Signal path or line shared by the devices on the same SCSI channel. Information is often sent to all devices throughout the same bus; only the device to which it is addressed will accept it. slot A slot is the place within the cartridge storage area, or the Mailbox (Scalar 458 only), where the media is placed. - Page 74 Blank Page Glossary...
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Page 75: Appendix C: Specifications
Appendix Specifications This Appendix … p contains specification information on the Scalar Library and the DLT drive. -
Page 76: Power Consumption
Drive Type: Quantum Quantum Quantum Data Capacity: Up to 30 GB per 1800 ft cartridge (DLT2000XT) Up to 40 GB per 1800 ft cartridge (DLT4000) Up to 70 GB per 1800 ft cartridge (DLT7000) Up to 1.68 TeraBytes – Scalar 224 (with 24 cartridge slots full) Up to 3.36 TeraBytes –... -
Page 77: Appendix D: Error Codes
Appendix Error Codes This Appendix … p contains descriptions of the error codes that can be displayed on the Scalar Library Operator’s Panel. - Page 78 Error Code Listing The Scalar Series Libraries will display a 2-digit hex code on the bottom line of the LCD whenever certain types of errors occur. The characters will be placed in the first 2 columns on the line. A description of each of the error...
- Page 79 FB or 7B LOST_CART_ERR FA or 7A NO_CART_ERR F9 or 79 CANT_PLACE_ERR F8 or 78 UNK_PICK_POS_ERR F6 or 76 PICK_CNTR ERR F5 or 75 PICK_TO_ERR F4 or 74 CART_JAM_ERR F3 or 73 CART_TO_ERR F2 or 72 JAW_FROZ_ERR F1 or 71 JAW_TO_ERR F0 or 70 JAW_POS_ERR...
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Page 81: Index
Index... - Page 82 —1— 10.0 format, 34 10.0 GB tape format, 4 15.0 format, 34 —2— 2.6 format, 34 2.6 GB tape format, 4 20.0 format, 34 —6— 6.0 format, 34 6.0 GB tape format, 4 —A— application software, 3, 4, 6, 16, 24, 30, 31, 36, 38, 41, archiving, 2 —B—...
- Page 83 Installing SCSI Cables Jumpers and Terminators, 12 Installing the Backup Software, 16 interchange compatibility, 4 interface cable, 12, 20 —L— Library and Drive Operational Problems, 46 Library Cartridge Change Time, 64 library cartridge inventory, 3 Library Error Messages, 47 Library Indicators/Controls, 64 Library Interface, 64 Library media type, 64 Loading a Cartridge into Drive, 36, 37, 41...
- Page 84 4 —W— warranty, ii, iii, 6, 8, 41, 60 What Happens When Door is Opened, 31 When You Call ADIC Customer Assistance, 48 Write Flash Memory Mode, 22, 26 Write-Protect Switch, 7, 35, 36, 37, 47 write-protect switches, 7...
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