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  • Page 1 221L 221L-FC L XABYTE IBRARIES RODUCT ANUAL 1014258 B...
  • Page 2 Physical abuse or use not consistent with the operating instructions or product specifications. Repair or modification by any one other than Exabyte’s personnel or agent in a manner differing from the maintenance instructions provided by Exabyte. Removal of the Exabyte identification label(s).
  • Page 3 This equipment has been tested and complies with CNS C 13438, Class A. UREAU OF TANDARDS ETROLOGY (BSMI) NSPECTION – T AIWAN This equipment has been tested and complies with AS/NZS 3548. USTRALIA EALAND 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 4 2108 55th Street Boulder, CO USA 80301 (303) 442-4333 World Wide Web www.exabyte.com To obtain technical support Exabyte Technical Support www.exabyte.com/products/hardwarewarranty.cfm To order supplies and accessories Exabyte Sales Support 1-800-774-7172 1-800-392-8273 (Exabyte Media) To return equipment for service (RMA Request) Exabyte Service www.exabyte.com/company/about/contact.cfm...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Preparing and Installing Cartridges ......14 Connecting the Library to SCSI (221L) ..... . 18 Connecting the Library to Fibre Channel (221L-FC) .
  • Page 6 Upgrading Tape Drive Firmware and Creating Diagnostic Listings Using LTO Tool (221L)........151 8 8 8 8 Troubleshooting and Error Codes .
  • Page 7 Index......... 187 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE...
  • Page 8 Notes 1014258 viii RODUCT ANUAL...
  • Page 9 Data cartridge magazine ......6 Figure 1-5 Back panel components (221L) ......7 Figure 1-6 Back panel components (221L-FC) .
  • Page 10 Figure 4-3 Installing a magazine in the library ..... . 57 Figure 4-4 Opening the entry/exit port door ..... . . 58 Figure 4-5 Removing the entry/exit port caddy .
  • Page 11 Removing the drive access cover ..... . 140 Figure 7-2 Tape drive SCSI connectors on the 221L library ... 141 Figure 7-3 Location of captive screw and drive carrier handle .
  • Page 12 Figure 9-7 Strapping the shipping carton to the pallet ....168 A A A A Library Specifications Figure A-1 Temperature and humidity ranges for library operation..175 B B B B Write Once, Read Many (WORM) Capability Figure B-1...

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    BOUT ANUAL This manual describes how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the Exabyte ® 221L and 221L-FC LTO™ Ultrium™ Libraries. It also provides library specifications. HERE TO OOK FOR NFORMATION Installation If you are performing first-time installation: Read Chapter 1, “Product Overview...
  • Page 14 Exabyte 110L and 221L Libraries SCSI Reference, 1014275 Installing an Exabyte 221L Library or 110L Autoloader into a Rack, 1014257 Installing or Replacing a Tape Drive in an Exabyte 110L, 221L, or 221L-FC, 1006159 Exabyte Bar Code Label Specification for LTO Ultrium Cartridges, 1004080...
  • Page 15 Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC), Small Form Factor, SFF-8053, Revision 5.x Common FC-PH Feature Sets Profiles, Fibre Channel Systems Initiative, FCSI-101-Rev. 3.1 SCSI Profile, Fibre Channel System Initiative, FCSI-201-Rev. 2.2 FCSI IP Profile, Fibre Channel System Initiative, FCSI-202-Rev. 2.1 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 16 ONVENTIONS SED IN ANUAL ONVENTIONS SED IN ANUAL This manual uses the following conventions: [Enter]: Boxed text indicates keys on the library’s operator panel. Note: Notes provide additional information or suggestions about the topic or procedure being discussed. ! ! ! ! Read text marked by the “Important”...

  • Page 17: Product Overview

    The 221L library has a SCSI interface; the 221L-FC library has a Fibre Channel interface. Both libraries are available with LTO Ultrium 1, Ultrium 2, or Ultrium 3 Fibre Channel tape drives and feature Exabyte’s patented,...
  • Page 18 Wide, low-voltage differential (LVD) SCSI interface (221L). The 221L library and SCSI LTO Ultrium tape drive(s) each support independent sets of SCSI messages and commands and can be connected to separate LVD SCSI buses.

  • Page 19: Library Components

    To help maintain cartridge security and to provide safety from possible laser beam exposure, a solenoid-activated lock secures the caddy in the entry/exit port. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 20: Figure 1-2 Internal Components

    The library will not operate when the door is unlocked. NTERNAL OMPONENTS Figure 1-2 shows the internal components of the 221L. Except for the Fibre Channel interface on the tape drive, the components described in this section are identical for the 221L-FC. Entry/exit...

  • Page 21: Figure 1-3 Lto Ultrium Tape Drive Installed In A Drive Carrier

    Each magazine stores up to seven data cartridges. The magazine slots incorporate design features to ensure that the cartridges are always inserted correctly and to prevent the cartridges from falling out of the magazine. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 22: Figure 1-4 Data Cartridge Magazine

    1—P HAPTER RODUCT VERVIEW The magazine, shown in Figure 1-4, has alignment guides on the top and mounting slots on the bottom. These features align with guides on the magazine holder to ensure secure and accurate positioning of the magazine inside the library.

  • Page 23: Figure 1-5 Back Panel Components (221L)

    IBRARY OMPONENTS ANEL OMPONENTS Figure 1-5 shows the back panel components of the 221L. Figure 1-6 shows the back panel components of the 221L-FC. Drive carrier Drive bay service Library SCSI access cover connectors Tape drive SCSI connectors Ethernet port...
  • Page 24 VERVIEW Drive Carriers and Service Access Covers The library contains one or two LTO Ultrium tape drives installed in Exabyte drive carriers. In the 221L, each drive carrier includes two SCSI connectors for connecting the tape drive to a SCSI bus. In the 221L-FC, each drive carrier includes one integrated dual LC optical fiber connector for connecting the tape drive to a single loop on a Fibre Channel network.

  • Page 25: Installing The Library

    Installing the library in a rack Installing a second tape drive Preparing and installing cartridges Connecting the library to SCSI (221L) Connecting the library to Fibre Channel (221L-FC) Connecting the library to Ethernet Powering on the library Verifying the hardware installation...

  • Page 26: Unpacking The Library

    2—I HAPTER NSTALLING THE IBRARY NPACKING THE IBRARY No special tools are required for unpacking the library. Save all the original packing materials, including the accessory box, in case you need to ship or move the library later. 1. 1. 1. 1. Remove the library from the packing materials.

  • Page 27: Obtaining Accessories And Equipment

    You will need one or more additional cables if you plan to install a second tape drive in the library or if you plan to attach multiple SCSI buses to the library. You can purchase SCSI cables from Exabyte or provide your own. If you want to use your own cables, follow these guidelines: Use wide LVD SCSI cables that conform to SCSI-3 specifications.
  • Page 28 Ultrium 3 data cartridges with the LTO-3 tape drive. You can purchase LTO Ultrium ExaPaks (7 data cartridges in a cartridge magazine) from Exabyte. Rack-Mount If you want to install the library in a rack, contact Exabyte for the rack-mount kit. Hardware (Optional) 1014258 RODUCT...

  • Page 29: Preparing For Installation

    Compatibility information is available at www.exabyte.com. If your software application has not yet been certified for the 221L library, you can use one of the library’s emulation modes (see page 43).

  • Page 30: Installing A Second Tape Drive

    RIVE The library is shipped with one tape drive installed. If you plan to install a second tape drive and have obtained the tape drive kit from Exabyte, install the drive using the instructions provided in the kit or on page 139.

  • Page 31: Figure 2-4 Removing A Magazine

    Figure 2-5 Installing cartridges in the fixed slots Note: If your software license limits the number of cartridge slots you can use, you may need to configure the library to use less than 21 slots (see page 48). 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 32: Figure 2-6 Installing A Cleaning Cartridge

    2—I HAPTER NSTALLING THE IBRARY 4. 4. 4. 4. If you plan to use a cleaning cartridge to clean the tape drive(s), place the cleaning cartridge in the fixed slot closest to the tape drive(s), as shown in Figure 2-6. To use this slot for a cleaning cartridge, you must set the Clean Slot option during library configuration (described on page 44).

  • Page 33: Figure 2-7 Installing Cartridges In A Magazine

    If the magazine does not slide in easily, check its orientation and re-insert it. Magazine alignment guides Figure 2-8 Installing a magazine in the library 3. 3. 3. 3. Close the library’s door. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 34: Connecting The Library To Scsi (221L)

    IBRARY TO This section provides guidelines for connecting the library to host systems via SCSI. The 221L library and its tape drive(s) have independent wide LVD (low-voltage differential) SCSI interfaces and can be connected to a single or separate SCSI buses.

  • Page 35: Figure 2-9 Location Of Library And Tape Drive Scsi Connectors

    SCSI (221L) ONNECTING THE IBRARY TO SCSI C AKING THE ONNECTIONS To connect the library and its tape drive(s) to SCSI: 1. 1. 1. 1. Make sure that the library is powered off. 2. 2. 2. 2. Power off the host computer(s) and any peripheral devices on the SCSI bus(es).

  • Page 36: Connecting The Library To Fibre Channel (221L-Fc)

    ONNECTING THE IBRARY TO IBRE HANNEL This section provides instructions for connecting the 221L-FC library and its tape drive(s) to a Fibre Channel network. Figure 2-11 shows the back panel of the 221L-FC. The library has one integrated dual single-channel LC optical fiber connector, Port A, which is used to connect the library to a single loop on a Fibre Channel network.

  • Page 37: Figure 2-12 Removing The Protective Plugs From The Optical Fiber Connectors

    Tape drive optical fiber Library optical fiber connector fiber connector Dual single-channel (LC) connector Figure 2-13 Connecting optical cables to the 221L-FC library and tape drive 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 38: Connecting The Library To Ethernet (Optional)

    Disk array Workstation Tape library Figure 2-14 221L-FC library and tape drives connected to an arbitrated loop Note: Once the library has been powered on and the Fibre Channel loop has been initialized, avoid disconnecting the library from the loop. If you need to disconnect the library from the loop, use the utility provided with your switch or hub to bypass the affected ports before breaking the connection.

  • Page 39: Figure 2-15 Location Of Ethernet Port (221L Shown)

    Figure 2-15. Ethernet port Figure 2-15 Location of Ethernet port (221L shown) 2. 2. 2. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the network or directly to the server you plan to use to monitor the library or upload firmware.

  • Page 40: Powering On The Library

    2—I HAPTER NSTALLING THE IBRARY OWERING N THE IBRARY To power on the library: 1. 1. 1. 1. Make sure that the power switch on the back of the library, shown in Figure 2-16, is off (the 0 is pressed). Power switch Power...

  • Page 41: Verifying The Hardware Installation

    To avoid reinitializing the Fibre Channel loop when you power off the 221L-FC, use the utility provided with your switch or hub to bypass the ports used by the library and tape drive(s). When you are ready to power the library back on, use the utility to place the affected ports back into the loop, then power up the library.
  • Page 42 2—I HAPTER NSTALLING THE IBRARY OTES 1014258 RODUCT ANUAL...

  • Page 43: Configuring The Library

    Check the setup CCESSING ONFIGURATION PTIONS With the 221L or 221L-FC library, you can use the operator panel or the library’s web-based Remote Management utility to access configuration options. If you plan to use the Remote Management utility, refer to Chapter 6 for information about accessing the utility and instructions for setting configuration options through the utility.
  • Page 44 3—C HAPTER ONFIGURING THE IBRARY Viewing the Status Screen During normal operation, the Status screen appears on the LCD (see the example below). You can use this screen to monitor library activities. By default, the Status screen displays the current operating status of the library and tape drive(s).

  • Page 45: Figure 3-2 Library Menu Structure

    (WWNs) for the tape drives. Robot Mode Displays the current robot control mode (SCSI, Sequent1, Sequent2, Remote, LCD, or Console) and allows you to change the mode. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 46: Setting Configuration Options

    IBRARY Table 3-2 Library menu options (continued) Menu Option Description SCSI Menu (221L) Displays the SCSI IDs for the library and tape drive(s). Allows you to set the SCSI IDs, emulation mode, and SCSI parity checking. Fibre Menu Allows you to specify the Loop IDs for the library and tape drive(s), view the...
  • Page 47 Emulation Emulation Setting an emulation mode is required if your application software “Changing the Mode does not support a 221L, but does support an Exabyte 210, 430, or Emulation Mode” 480 library. on page 43 2005 221L...
  • Page 48 By setting LCD security, you prevent unauthorized personnel from “Setting up disrupting the operation of the library through the operator panel. Library Security” on page 49 SCSI C (221L) ETTING ONFIGURATION PTIONS This section describes how to: Set SCSI IDs for the library and tape drive(s)
  • Page 49 Parity checking for the library can also be enabled through the application software. The method used last to set parity checking (operator panel or software) has precedence. Parity checking for the tape drive(s) is set separately. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 50 ONFIGURATION PTIONS For the 221L-FC library, you can set options that specify how the library and tape drive(s) obtain Loop IDs on a Fibre Channel loop. You can also specify whether the tape drives use the world-wide names (WWNs) set by their...
  • Page 51 D 0 1 L 0 0 4. 4. 4. 4. Press [ENTER] again to display the next screen for changing the Loop IDs. I D s ? D 0 1 L 0 0 → ↕ 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 52 3—C HAPTER ONFIGURING THE IBRARY 5. 5. 5. 5. Use the left and right arrow keys to move the screen arrow ( ) across ↕ columns until it is under either digit of the Loop ID that you want to change.
  • Page 53 D r i v e 0 ↑ W W N : 5. 5. 5. 5. Use the up arrow key to turn the option on, then press [ENTER]. The screen displays the new setting. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 54 3—C HAPTER ONFIGURING THE IBRARY 6. 6. 6. 6. Reset the tape drive (see page 66) to cause the new WWNs to take effect. ! ! ! ! If you remove a tape drive after the Override Drive WWN option Important has been in effect, the library-generated WWN stays with the tape drive.
  • Page 55 IP Address Sets the IP address for the library or displays the IP address obtained by the DHCP server. SNMP Recipient Sets the IP address for the SNMP trap recipient. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 56 3—C HAPTER ONFIGURING THE IBRARY Table 3-5 Ethernet address configuration options (continued) Ethernet Address Description Option Subnet Mask Sets the subnet mask for the library. Note: This option displays “N/A” if the network address is set to DHCP . Gateway Address Sets the default TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) gateway address for the library.
  • Page 57 Displays the library’s FTP user name, up to 16 characters. The default is anonymous. FTP PW (Password) Displays the library’s FTP password, up to 16 characters. The default is Exabyte. Changing the FTP User Name and Password To change the library’s FTP user name and password: 1.
  • Page 58 7. 7. 7. 7. To change the FTP password, press the down arrow key until the FTP PW screen appears. “Exabyte” is the default FTP password for the library. F T P P W : “ E x a b y t e “...
  • Page 59 HANGING THE MULATION If your library software has not yet been certified for the Exabyte 221L or 221L-FC library, you can select an option that allows the library to emulate an Exabyte 210, 430, or 480 library. By default, the library returns “Exabyte 221L”...
  • Page 60 3—C HAPTER ONFIGURING THE IBRARY ETTING UP UTOMATIC RIVE LEANING The Autoclean option enables the library to automatically perform tape drive cleaning without operator intervention. When Autoclean is enabled, the library monitors the cleaning requirements of the tape drive(s). When a drive indicates a “Needs Cleaning”...
  • Page 61 C y c l e s 1 ↑ L e f t ? 5. 5. 5. 5. Use the arrow keys to set the number of cleaning cycles that remain on the installed cleaning cartridge, then press [ENTER]. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 62 3—C HAPTER ONFIGURING THE IBRARY Enabling the Autoclean Option After setting up the cleaning slot and the number of cleaning cycles remaining, you can turn on autocleaning by enabling the Autoclean option: 1. 1. 1. 1. If the security option has been enabled, disable it (see page 50).
  • Page 63 Press the down arrow key until “Verify Barcode Checksums” appears. This screen shows whether the option is enabled (1) or disabled (0). V e r i B a r c o d e C h e c k s u m s : 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 64 3—C HAPTER ONFIGURING THE IBRARY 4. 4. 4. 4. Press [ENTER]. The following screen appears. V e r i B a r c o d e C h e c k s u m s ? 5. 5. 5. 5. Use the up or down arrow key to select “1”...
  • Page 65 This password is separate from the password set for LCD security. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 66 3—C HAPTER ONFIGURING THE IBRARY Enabling Security from the Operator Panel (LCD Security) To enable LCD security: 1. 1. 1. 1. Press [MENU] to display the menus (or return to the top of the menu selections). Press the down arrow key until “Security” appears. This screen shows whether security is currently enabled or disabled.

  • Page 67: Checking The Setup

    If the library and tape drive(s) are not operating as expected, see Chapter 8 troubleshooting and error code information. If you cannot resolve the problem yourself, contact Exabyte Technical Support (see page iv). 2005...
  • Page 68 3—C HAPTER ONFIGURING THE IBRARY OTES 1014258 RODUCT ANUAL...

  • Page 69: Operating The Library

    Remove and add cartridges through the entry/exit port Operate the library in sequential mode Clean the tape drive(s) Reset the library and tape drive(s) Eject a cartridge Perform hardware exercises Store cartridges that you have removed from the library 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 70: Changing The Robot Control Mode

    4—O HAPTER PERATING THE IBRARY HANGING THE OBOT ONTROL The robot control mode determines the source of commands issued to the robot to move cartridges. You can set the library to one of the following control modes: SCSI, Sequent1, Sequent2, Remote, LCD, or Console. These control modes allow you to operate the library with application software (SCSI), operate the library as a stacker device (Sequent1 and Sequent2), control robot motion from the Remote Management utility (Remote), control robot motion...

  • Page 71: Opening And Closing The Library's Door

    Wait while the robot moves to the park position (at the far right). Do not force the door open. The door’s interlock mechanism may be prevented Caution from releasing by LCD security or by the application software. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 72: Figure 4-1 Opening The Library's Door

    4—O HAPTER PERATING THE IBRARY 4. 4. 4. 4. Pull open the door, as shown in Figure 4-1. Door Figure 4-1 Opening the library’s door Removing and Replacing Magazines To remove and replace cartridge magazines: 1. 1. 1. 1. Remove each magazine by grasping the handle and pulling straight out, as shown in Figure 4-2.

  • Page 73: Removing And Adding Cartridges Through The Entry/Exit Port

    If LCD security has been enabled through the operator panel, you must enter a password to disable LCD security. If access has been prevented through the library application, you must issue commands from the application to allow access. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 74: Figure 4-4 Opening The Entry/Exit Port Door

    4—O HAPTER PERATING THE IBRARY To remove and add cartridges through the entry/exit port: 1. 1. 1. 1. If the security option has been enabled, disable it (see page 50). 2. 2. 2. 2. Change the control mode to LCD (see page 54).

  • Page 75: Figure 4-5 Removing The Entry/Exit Port Caddy

    Press the top and bottom buttons on the entry/exit port caddy, then insert the caddy back into the entry/exit port, as shown in Figure 4-7. Make sure the cartridge’s write-protect switch is at the bottom. Figure 4-7 Reinserting the entry/exit port caddy 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 76: Operating The Library In Sequential Mode

    4—O HAPTER PERATING THE IBRARY 9. 9. 9. 9. Close the entry/exit port door. The operator panel displays “Lock Entry/Exit Port.” Press [ENTER]. Use the Move Cartridge command to move the cartridge from the entry/exit port to a storage slot or tape drive. See page 69 for the element numbering scheme.
  • Page 77 POST after you close the door. 3. 3. 3. 3. If a cartridge is in the tape drive, the robot waits for the cartridge to be ejected, then returns it to its original slot. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 78 4—O HAPTER PERATING THE IBRARY Next Cartridge Option The Next Cartridge option allows you to interrupt sequential processing and specify that the next cartridge the library selects is the cartridge in slot 1. If you want to stop sequential processing and resume from the first cartridge, select Next Cartridge from the Sequential Mode menu.

  • Page 79: Cleaning The Tape Drive(S)

    (see page 44) and store a cleaning cartridge in the library. The Autoclean option instructs the library to clean the tape drive(s) automatically when necessary and without disrupting normal operation. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 80 4—O HAPTER PERATING THE IBRARY Use the Clean Drive option from the library’s operator panel. Use the Clean Drive option (described in this section) and a cleaning cartridge stored in the library to clean the drive(s) when the library or software notifies you to do so.
  • Page 81 ! ! ! ! If the tape drive ejects the cleaning cartridge immediately after Important loading it, you need to replace the cleaning cartridge. To order cleaning cartridges, contact Exabyte (see page iv). 8. 8. 8. 8. When the cleaning is complete, return the library to its original control mode and re-enable security (if desired).

  • Page 82: Resetting The Library And Tape Drive(S)

    4—O HAPTER PERATING THE IBRARY ESETTING THE IBRARY AND RIVE If the library or a tape drive has encountered an error and is not operating as expected after you have tried the recommended corrective actions, you may need to reset the library or the individual tape drive. From the operator panel, you can reset the library and the tape drive(s) simultaneously, or you can reset the library or a tape drive individually.

  • Page 83: Ejecting A Cartridge

    5. 5. 5. 5. Press [ENTER]. The Drive Status menu appears. 6. 6. 6. 6. Use the down arrow key to select “Unload Drive.” U n l o a d D r i v e 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 84: Figure 4-8 Using The Tape Drive's Unload Button To Manually Eject A Cartridge

    4—O HAPTER PERATING THE IBRARY 7. 7. 7. 7. Press [ENTER]. The following screen appears. C o n f i r m U n l o a d ? R e a d y - T a p e 8. 8. 8. 8. Press [ENTER] to eject the cartridge from the drive.

  • Page 85: Performing Hardware Exercises

    The destination is where the robot will place the cartridge. Figure 4-9 shows the element indexes for the library. Fixed Cartridge Slots Tape Drives Robot Magazine 2 Magazine 1 E/E Port Figure 4-9 Library element index assignments 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 86 4—O HAPTER PERATING THE IBRARY Note: Your application software may use element addresses to identify elements in the library. The difference between an element index and an element address is that an index is a fixed number set in the library’s firmware, whereas an address can be changed by your application software.
  • Page 87 [ENTER]. 6. 6. 6. 6. When the command is finished, the screen displays a status message. Press [ESCAPE] to return to the Command Menu or to stop a command in progress. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 88 4—O HAPTER PERATING THE IBRARY Table 4-4 describes the commands that are available from the Command menu. Table 4-4 Library commands Command Description Move Cartridge The robot moves a cartridge from one location to another. Specify the source and destination for the cartridge. If the destination is a tape drive, indicate whether you want the cartridge loaded into the drive.

  • Page 89: Storing Cartridges

    With the cover in place, the magazines can be stacked on top of each other to make the most efficient use of storage space. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 90 4—O HAPTER PERATING THE IBRARY OTES 1014258 RODUCT ANUAL...

  • Page 91: Viewing Library Information

    This information is available through the operator panel. During day-to-day operation, you typically do not need to access this information. However, if you need to contact Exabyte Technical Support about your library, you may be asked to check and report back on various settings and event results.

  • Page 92: Viewing Fibre Channel Information (221L-Fc)

    IBRE HANNEL NFORMATION The Fibre Menu provides information about the 221L-FC library and tape drives in the Fibre Channel environment. From the Fibre Menu, you can view the library’s Port Address, Loop IDs, and World Wide Names. To view Fibre Channel information: 1.
  • Page 93 (Node or Port A); the second line shows the hexadecimal value for the WWN. 6. 6. 6. 6. Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the remaining world-wide names for the library and tape drives. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 94: Viewing Library Statistics

    5—V HAPTER IEWING IBRARY NFORMATION IEWING IBRARY TATISTICS The System Statistics screens allow you to view historical data about robot moves to library elements, pick and put retries, positioning retries, and powerup totals. The system statistics are cumulative totals from the time the library was first installed;...

  • Page 95: Viewing System Sensors

    The robot is in the home position on the X axis (1) or not (0). X Axis EOT The robot is at the EOT (end of travel) position on the X axis (1) or not (0). 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 96: Viewing Library Inquiry Data

    Def Inq Vend ID - The default Vendor Identification value (EXABYTE), as reported in response to an INQUIRY command from an application. Def Inq Prod ID - The default Product Identification value (Exabyte 221L), as reported in response to an INQUIRY command from an application.

  • Page 97: Viewing The Cartridge Inventory

    ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ The second line of the cartridge inventory screens can contain the following information: A bar ( ) under the element number indicates that a cartridge is stored ❚ in that element. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 98 5—V HAPTER IEWING IBRARY NFORMATION A blank space indicates that no cartridge is stored in that element. A dash (–) indicates that the slot is not usable because it is beyond the value set for the Maximum Addressable Element (see page 48).

  • Page 99: Viewing Tape Drive Information

    From the Drive Status screens, you can view status information about the tape drive(s), including the type of tape drive(s) installed and their operational status. Tape drive information is updated whenever there is a change in drive status. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 100 5—V HAPTER IEWING IBRARY NFORMATION To view tape drive information: 1. 1. 1. 1. Press [MENU] to display the menus. Press the down arrow key until “Drive Menu” appears. D r i v e M e n u L T O / I B M 2.
  • Page 101 Occup Valid Indicates whether the door has been opened or some other interruption has (Occupied Valid) occurred so that the occupied information may not be reliable (0) or the occupied information is reliable (1). 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 102 5—V HAPTER IEWING IBRARY NFORMATION OTES 1014258 RODUCT ANUAL...

  • Page 103: Using The Remote Management Utility

    If you plan to use the utility, refer to this chapter in conjunction with Chapter 3 - Configuring the Library, Chapter 4 - Operating the Library, Chapter 5 - Viewing Library Information. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 104: Where To Find Instructions

    Access the Remote Management utility page 89 Set the robot control mode page 92 Configure the library’s interfaces – SCSI (221L) page 92 Fibre Channel (221L-FC) page 93 Ethernet page 94 Serial page 98 Set configuration options – Emulation mode...

  • Page 105: Accessing The Remote Management Utility

    Use the library’s operator panel to set up the Ethernet interface as described on page 38. Make a note of the library’s IP address. 4. 4. 4. 4. Launch your web browser and enter the library’s IP address in the following format: http://IP address 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 106: Figure 6-1 Remote Management Utility - Home Page

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY 5. 5. 5. 5. Press Enter. The utility’s Home page appears. Figure 6-1 shows an example of the Home page. Figure 6-1 Remote management utility – Home page The Home page provides information in three sections: Library Status –...

  • Page 107: Setting Configuration Options

    Clicking on the product name at the top left from any page returns you to the Home page. Clicking on the Exabyte “e” logo takes you to Exabyte’s web site at www.exabyte.com. ETTING...

  • Page 108: Figure 6-3 Remote Management Utility - Robot Control Mode Configuration

    From the Remote Management utility, you can configure the library’s SCSI, Fibre Channel, network, and serial interfaces. Configuring the SCSI Interface (221L) For the 221L, you can set the SCSI IDs for the library and tape drive(s) and enable or disable SCSI parity checking. See page 32 for information about SCSI IDs.

  • Page 109: Figure 6-4 Remote Management Utility - Scsi Interface Configuration Page

    Click on the Change button. The changes take effect. Configuring the Fibre Channel Interface (221L-FC) For the 221L-FC, you can set the Fibre Channel Loop IDs for the library and tape drive(s) and enable or disable hard addressing. See page 34 information about Loop IDs and hard addressing.

  • Page 110: Figure 6-5 Remote Management Utility - Fibre Channel Interface Configuration Page

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY 3. 3. 3. 3. Click on Configure the Fibre Channel interface. A page similar to Figure 6-5 appears. Figure 6-5 Remote management utility – Fibre Channel Interface Configuration page 4. 4. 4. 4. If necessary, enter the remote manager password (see page 105).

  • Page 111: Figure 6-6 Remote Management Utility - Network Interface Configuration

    1. 1. 1. 1. Click on Configure at the top of the page. 2. 2. 2. 2. Click on Configure the interfaces. 3. 3. 3. 3. Click on Configure the network interface. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 112: Figure 6-7 Remote Management Utility - Snmp Configuration Page

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY 4. 4. 4. 4. Click on Configure SNMP . A page similar to Figure 6-7 appears. Figure 6-7 Remote management utility – SNMP Configuration page 5. 5. 5. 5. If necessary, enter the remote manager password (see page 105).

  • Page 113: Figure 6-9 Remote Management Utility - Change Ftp Password Page

    105). 7. 7. 7. 7. Enter the current password. Note: The factory default password is Exabyte. The password is case-sensitive. 8. 8. 8. 8. Enter a new password, up to 16 characters. Re-type the password to confirm it. 9. 9. 9. 9.

  • Page 114: Figure 6-10 Remote Management Utility - Serial Interface Configuration Page

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY Configuring the Serial Interface For the library’s serial interface, you can specify the baud rate. You can use the serial interface for upgrading firmware and creating diagnostic listings. See page 143 for information about using the library’s serial interface. To set the baud rate for the library’s serial interface: 1.

  • Page 115: Figure 6-11 Remote Management Utility - Library System Configuration Page

    ETTING ONFIGURATION PTIONS Changing the Emulation Mode If your application software is not yet certified for the 221L, you can change the library’s emulation mode. See page 43 for information about emulation modes. To change the emulation mode: 1. 1. 1. 1.

  • Page 116: Figure 6-12 Remote Management Utility - Library System Configuration Page

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY If you want the library to scan all bar code labels whenever it is powered up or the door is opened and closed, you can enable the POST bar code scan option. By default this option is disabled. See page 46 for more information about this option.

  • Page 117: Figure 6-13 Remote Management Utility - Library System Configuration Page

    In the Max Addressable Element field, enter the element index of the highest numbered slot you want the library to use. See page 69 for element index number assignments. 6. 6. 6. 6. Click on the Change button. The change takes effect. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 118: Figure 6-14 Remote Management Utility - Library System Configuration Page

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY Setting Sequential Mode Options When the library is operating in one of its sequential modes, it automatically moves cartridges sequentially between the cartridge slots and a tape drive, without instructions from an application. To customize how sequential mode works, you can set the Loop, Restart, and Next Cartridge options.

  • Page 119: Figure 6-15 Remote Management Utility - Library System Configuration Page

    PTIONS Overriding the Tape Drive World-Wide Names (221L-FC) If you want to be able to replace tape drives in the 221L-FC library without causing new world-wide names (WWNs) to be reported to your application, you can set an option that overrides the tape drives’ WWNs. See page 37 more information about this option.

  • Page 120: Figure 6-16 Remote Management Utility - Door/Lcd Password Configuration

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY Setting Up Library (Door/LCD) Security If you want to restrict access to the library, you can set a password that users must enter at the operator panel before the door can be opened or configuration options can be changed from the operator panel.

  • Page 121: Figure 6-17 Remote Management Utility - Door/Lcd Password Configuration (Disable) Page

    Enabling the Remote Manager Password To enable a remote manager password: 1. 1. 1. 1. Click on Configure at the top of the page. 2. 2. 2. 2. Click on Configure the library. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 122: Figure 6-18 Remote Management Utility - Remote Manager Password

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY 3. 3. 3. 3. Click on Configure library Remote Manager security. A page similar to Figure 6-18 appears. Figure 6-18 Remote management utility – Remote Manager Password Configuration (Enable) page 4. 4. 4. 4. Enter a password for using the Remote Management utility, up to 18 characters.

  • Page 123: Figure 6-20 Remote Management Utility - Drive Cleaning Configuration Page

    If you want to enable the Autoclean option, click the Yes radio button to activate the cleaning cartridge slot. 6. 6. 6. 6. Specify the number of cleaning cycles available on the cleaning cartridge. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 124: Unlocking The Entry/Exit Port Door And Front Door

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY 7. 7. 7. 7. Check the Enable autoclean box. 8. 8. 8. 8. Click on the Change button. The changes take effect. NLOCKING THE NTRY OOR AND RONT To add or remove individual cartridges from the library without interrupting operation, use the library’s entry/exit port.

  • Page 125: Figure 6-22 Remote Management Utility - Unlock Front Door Page

    If necessary, enter the remote manager password (see page 105). 6. 6. 6. 6. Click on the Unlock button. The front door unlocks. After you have finished removing and replacing cartridges, close the front door. The door locks automatically. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 126: Viewing Interface, Library, And Tape Drive Information

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY IEWING NTERFACE IBRARY RIVE NFORMATION The library maintains an internal database containing information about its configuration and operations. You can view this information through the Remote Management utility. Click on Info at the top of the page to view the Info page. Figure 6-23 shows an example of the Info page.

  • Page 127: Figure 6-24 Remote Management Utility - Scsi Interface Information Page

    MODE SENSE command issued by the application software. For information about the MODE SENSE command, refer to the Exabyte 110L, 215, 221L, and 430 SCSI Reference. For each parameter, the following values are provided: Saved—The value specified as the power- on default by a MODE SELECT...

  • Page 128: Figure 6-25 Remote Management Utility - Fibre Channel Interface Information

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY Table 6-2 describes the information on this page. Table 6-1 SCSI interface mode parameters Field Description Storage The element address of the first cartridge storage location. (See page 69 information about element addresses.) The Count value indicates the number of storage elements in the library.

  • Page 129: Figure 6-26 Remote Management Utility - Network Interface Information Page

    History – View the library’s event log. Viewing Library Statistics You can view the following types of library statistics: Library system statistics Bar code label statistics Storage element statistics Tape drive statistics 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 130: Figure 6-27 Remote Management Utility - Library Statistics Page

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY Viewing Library System Statistics To view library system statistics: 1. 1. 1. 1. Click on Info at the top of the page. 2. 2. 2. 2. Click on Library information. 3. 3. 3. 3. Click on Statistics.

  • Page 131: Figure 6-28 Remote Management Utility - Bar Code Label Statistics Page

    To view storage element statistics: 1. 1. 1. 1. Click on Info at the top of the page. 2. 2. 2. 2. Click on Library information. 3. 3. 3. 3. Click on Statistics. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 132: Figure 6-29 Remote Management Utility - Storage Element Statistics Page

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY 4. 4. 4. 4. Click on Storage Element Statistics. A page similar to Figure 6-29 appears. Figure 6-29 Remote management utility – Storage Element Statistics page Table 6-4 describes the information on this page. Table 6-4 Storage element statistics Field Description...

  • Page 133: Figure 6-30 Remote Management Utility - Tape Drive Statistics Page

    The number of times the library retried picking from the tape drive since the first power-on. Viewing Sensor Readings To view library sensor readings: 1. 1. 1. 1. Click on Info at the top of the page. 2. 2. 2. 2. Click on Library information. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 134: Figure 6-31 Remote Management Utility - Library Sensors Page

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY 3. 3. 3. 3. Click on Sensors. A page similar to Figure 6-31 appears. Figure 6-31 Remote management utility – Library Sensors page Table 6-6 describes the information on this page. Table 6-6 Sensors Sensor Description Door Locked...

  • Page 135: Cartridge Inventory

    To view the cartridge inventory: 1. 1. 1. 1. Click on Info at the top of the page. 2. 2. 2. 2. Click on Library information. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 136: Figure 6-32 Remote Management Utility - Library Inventory Page

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY 3. 3. 3. 3. Click on Inventory. A page similar to Figure 6-32 appears. Figure 6-32 Remote management utility – Library Inventory page Table 6-7 describes the information on this page. Table 6-7 Inventory fields Field Description Element...
  • Page 137 The Library History page lists the most recent 600 events that have occurred in the library. To view the library history: 1. 1. 1. 1. Click on Info at the top of the page. 2. 2. 2. 2. Click on Library information. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 138: Figure 6-33 Remote Management Utility - Library History Page

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY 3. 3. 3. 3. Click on History. A page similar to Figure 6-33 appears. Figure 6-33 Remote management utility – Library History page Click on the Next 20 and Previous 20 buttons to scroll through the events. Table 6-9 describes the information on this page.

  • Page 139: Figure 6-34 Remote Management Utility - Tape Drive Information Page

    Displays 0 if the drive is free of errors, or displays an error code. For information about LTO Ultrium error codes, refer to the LTO Ultrium tape drive documentation available from IBM Corporation or visit www.storage.ibm.com/tape/lto/oem/index.html. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 140: Issuing Library And Tape Drive Commands

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY SSUING IBRARY AND RIVE OMMANDS From the Remote Management utility, you can issue individual commands to the library and tape drive(s), run demos, perform diagnostic tests, calibrate the library, and reset the library and tape drive(s). The commands are available from the Maintenance page.

  • Page 141: Figure 6-36 Remote Management Utility - Demo Mode Page

    Drive 1, rotates 180 degrees, moves to slot 1, rotates 180 degrees, then returns to Drive 1. Position to element – Moves the robot to a position you specify (in front of a tape drive, fixed cartridge slot, magazine slot, or the entry/exit port). 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 142: Figure 6-37 Remote Management Utility - Position To Element Page

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY Park robot – Moves the robot to the right side of the library, rotated toward the back (facing the tape drives). This position allows the packing material to be placed on the robot for shipping. Home robot –...
  • Page 143 Set the library’s control mode to Remote (see page 92). 2. 2. 2. 2. Click on Maintenance at the top of the page. 3. 3. 3. 3. Click on Run individual library commands. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 144: Figure 6-38 Remote Management Utility - Scan Labels Page

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY 4. 4. 4. 4. Click on Scan bar code labels. A page similar to Figure 6-38 appears. Figure 6-38 Remote management utility – Scan Labels page 5. 5. 5. 5. Specify the range of locations to scan in the Starting index and Ending index boxes.
  • Page 145 Set the library’s control mode to Remote (see page 92). 2. 2. 2. 2. Click on Maintenance at the top of the page. 3. 3. 3. 3. Click on Perform library diagnostic tests. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 146: Figure 6-40 Remote Management Utility - Scan Labels Diagnostics Page

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY 4. 4. 4. 4. Click on Continuously scan bar code labels. A page similar to Figure 6-40 appears. Figure 6-40 Remote management utility – Scan Labels Diagnostics page 5. 5. 5. 5. Specify the number of cycles for the test. 6.

  • Page 147: Figure 6-42 Remote Management Utility - Axis Diagnostics Page

    Set the library’s control mode to Remote (see page 92). 2. 2. 2. 2. Click on Maintenance at the top of the page. 3. 3. 3. 3. Click on Perform library diagnostic tests. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 148: Figure 6-43 Remote Management Utility - Solenoid Diagnostics Page

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY 4. 4. 4. 4. Click on Continuously cycle a solenoid. A page similar to Figure 6-43 appears. Figure 6-43 Remote management utility – Solenoid Diagnostics page 5. 5. 5. 5. Click on the radio button next to the solenoid you want to test. 6.

  • Page 149: Figure 6-44 Remote Management Utility - Tape Drive Cleaning Page

    ! ! ! ! If the tape drive ejects the cleaning cartridge immediately after Important loading it, you need to replace the cleaning cartridge. To order cleaning cartridges, contact Exabyte (see page iv). 7. 7. 7. 7. When finished, return the library to its original control mode.

  • Page 150: Figure 6-45 Remote Management Utility - Unload Tape Drive Page

    LEMENTS Under normal operating conditions, you do not need to calibrate the library. However, if a problem occurs, you may be asked by Exabyte Technical Support personnel to calibrate the library as part of a troubleshooting procedure. You can calibrate the entire library, the entry/exit port, or an individual tape drive.

  • Page 151: Figure 6-46 Remote Management Utility - Tape Drive Calibration Page

    D2 is located directly to the right of D1.) 6. 6. 6. 6. Click on the Calibrate Tape Drive button to begin calibration. 7. 7. 7. 7. When calibration is complete, return the library to its original control mode. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 152: Figure 6-47 Remote Management Utility - Reset Library Page

    6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY ESETTING THE IBRARY AND RIVE If the library or a tape drive has encountered an error and is not operating as expected after you have tried the recommended corrective actions, you may need to reset the library or the individual tape drive. Resetting the library causes it to perform its power-on self-test and a full cartridge inventory.

  • Page 153: Figure 6-48 Remote Management Utility - Reset Tape Drive Page

    D2 is located directly to the right of D1.) 6. 6. 6. 6. Click on the Reset Tape Drive button. The library performs the reset operation. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 154 6—U HAPTER SING THE EMOTE ANAGEMENT TILITY OTES 1014258 RODUCT ANUAL...

  • Page 155: Maintenance

    RIVE This section describes how to install an additional tape drive in the library or replace an existing tape drive. You can order tape drives from Exabyte (see page iv). The tape drive will be shipped to you in the required drive carrier. You cannot install a tape drive into the library without a drive carrier.

  • Page 156: Figure 7-1 Removing The Drive Access Cover

    7—M HAPTER AINTENANCE 3. 3. 3. 3. Power off the library and disconnect the power cord. Before performing this procedure, be sure that the library’s power switch is in the Warning off position and the power cord is disconnected from the outlet. EMOVING THE ERVICE CCESS...

  • Page 157: Figure 7-2 Tape Drive Scsi Connectors On The 221L Library

    7-2). Tape drive SCSI connectors Figure 7-2 Tape drive SCSI connectors on the 221L library 2. 2. 2. 2. From the back panel, use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to release the captive screw that secures the tape drive carrier to the library (see Figure 7-3).

  • Page 158: Figure 7-4 Sliding A Tape Drive Into The Library

    7—M HAPTER AINTENANCE 3. 3. 3. 3. Remove the drive carrier by grasping the handle and pulling it directly out of the library. ! ! ! ! The drive carrier weighs 4.5 kg (10 pounds); make sure you Important support the bottom of the carrier as you remove it. NSTALLING THE RIVE 1.

  • Page 159: Cleaning The Library

    Caution cleaning implements, harsh chemicals, or solvents. SING OUCH AINT ON THE OUSING A paint kit is available for touching up nicks and scratches on the finish. For ordering information, contact Exabyte (see page iv). PGRADING IBRARY IRMWARE AND REATING...

  • Page 160: Figure 7-5 Location Of Serial Port

    A host computer that uses an RS232 serial port A straight-through 9-pin serial cable (not a null modem cable) Terminal emulation software, such as HyperTerminal Note: Exabyte recommends using HyperTerminal, a standard communications package available with Microsoft Windows ® Connecting the Serial Cable Connect the 9-pin cable to a serial port on the host computer and to the serial port on the back of the library.
  • Page 161 In the Properties screen, make sure the fields contain the following values, then click OK. Bits per second: (baud rate of the library) Data bits: 8 Parity bits: none Stop bits: 1 Flow control: none 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 162: Figure 7-6 Console Help Screen

    7—M HAPTER AINTENANCE 5. 5. 5. 5. Check the ASCII setup from HyperTerminal: a. a. a. a. From the File menu, select Properties. b. b. b. b. In the Properties screen, select the Settings tab. c. c. c. c. In the Emulation mode field, select “ANSI.” d.

  • Page 163: Figure 7-7 Console Flash Screen

    ISTINGS PGRADING IBRARY IRMWARE VIA ONSOLE Do not upgrade firmware unless Exabyte Technical Support has advised you to do Caution so. If performed improperly, the upgrade procedure can render your library inoperable. Consult with Exabyte Technical Support (see page iv) before performing an upgrade.
  • Page 164 ISTING VIA ONSOLE If you report a problem to Exabyte Technical Support, you may be asked to create a diagnostic listing (also called a dump) via the Console interface. A diagnostic listing is created when you use a terminal emulation program (such as HyperTerminal) to send an ASCII text copy of the diagnostic buffer from the library to the host computer.

  • Page 165: Figure 7-8 Console Configuration Information Screen

    (see page 41). If you did not set an FTP user name and password for the library, use the defaults: User name: anonymous Password: Exabyte Note: The user name and password are case-sensitive. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 166 IAGNOSTIC ISTING VIA If you report a problem to Exabyte Technical Support, you may be asked to create a library diagnostic listing (also called a dump) via FTP . A diagnostic listing is created when you use an FTP utility to send a copy of the library’s diagnostic buffer to a host computer.

  • Page 167: Upgrading Tape Drive Firmware And Creating Diagnostic Listings Using

    You can obtain new tape drive firmware from Exabyte Technical Support (see page iv), or you can download new firmware at www.exabyte.com. Do not upgrade firmware unless Exabyte Technical Support has advised you to do Caution so. If performed improperly, the upgrade procedure can render your tape drive inoperable.
  • Page 168 7—M HAPTER AINTENANCE OTES 1014258 RODUCT ANUAL...

  • Page 169: Troubleshooting And Error Codes

    If your library and application software are not communicating after installation, check the following: SCSI IDs (221L). Make sure that the SCSI IDs you selected for the tape ✔ drive(s) and library are not the same as the ID used by any other SCSI device on that bus, including the SCSI adapter card.
  • Page 170 Although LVD SCSI is compatible with single-ended SCSI, Exabyte does not support single-ended devices on the library’s LVD SCSI bus. Wide SCSI devices (221L). Because the library is a wide SCSI device, all other ✔ devices on the bus must be wide.
  • Page 171 Firmware level. Make sure your library contains the latest version of ✔ firmware. To check the current library code level, see page 75. To determine whether you have the latest version, check the Exabyte web site at www.exabyte.com. RIVE PERATION ROBLEMS...

  • Page 172: Error Codes

    DVANCED ROUBLESHOOTING If you report a problem to Exabyte Technical Support, you may be asked to create a diagnostic listing. To create a diagnostic listing, you can use the library’s serial port and Console interface program, or you can use the Ethernet port and an FTP utility.
  • Page 173 (see page 66). library cannot communicate with the robot gripper command If the error persists, the robot may need to be replaced. processor. Contact your service provider. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 174 8—T HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING AND RROR ODES Table 8-1 Library error codes (continued) Code Description Corrective Action Make sure the library and tape drive(s) are not being used RRC command reject. An invalid by any host, then reset the library (see page 66).
  • Page 175 Install a drive in the drive bay or send commands to another Drive not present. A move was drive. requested to a drive that is not installed. If a drive is already installed when this message displayed, contact your service provider. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 176 8—T HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING AND RROR ODES Table 8-1 Library error codes (continued) Code Description Corrective Action If necessary, eject the cartridge from the tape drive and Check cleaning tape. A drive remove it manually (see page 67). cleaning operation failed because the drive did not unload the Install a new cleaning cartridge into the fixed slot (see cleaning cartridge within a...
  • Page 177 If there are no obstructions and the error persists, contact home position along the your service provider. horizontal axis. X axis position sensor failed. The library could not complete a move along the horizontal axis. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 178 8—T HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING AND RROR ODES Table 8-1 Library error codes (continued) Code Description Corrective Action Open the door and remove the magazines. Look for X axis EOT fail. The library could anything that might be obstructing the robot’s path along not detect the end-of-travel the horizontal axis.

  • Page 179: Shipping The Library

    This chapter describes the process of returning the library for service. If you need to return the library for service, first contact your service provider. If your service provider instructs you to return the library directly to Exabyte, contact Exabyte Technical Support (see...

  • Page 180: Removing The Library From The Rack

    9—S HAPTER HIPPING THE IBRARY EMOVING THE IBRARY FROM THE If the library is installed in a rack, remove it as follows: 1. 1. 1. 1. From the back of the library, use a T-20 TORX driver to remove the three screws that secure the retention bracket to the rack shelf, as shown in Figure 9-1.

  • Page 181: Packing The Library

    Remove the magazine on the left side of the library. b. b. b. b. Place the robot’s shipping brace inside the magazine so it is centered vertically and horizontally, as shown in Figure 9-3. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 182: Figure 9-3 Installing The Robot Shipping Brace In The Magazine

    9—S HAPTER HIPPING THE IBRARY c. c. c. c. Install the magazine in the library, so that the cut-out in the shipping brace fits around the robot. d. d. d. d. Close the library’s door. Note: Be sure to install and ship both magazines in the library. Robot shipping brace Figure 9-3 Installing the robot shipping brace in the magazine 2.

  • Page 183: Figure 9-4 Packing The Library For Shipment

    Insert the four plastic clips into the openings in the sides of the carton and press the tabs into the handle, as shown in Figure 9-5. Tab (4) Figure 9-5 Installing the clips on the shipping carton 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 184: Figure 9-6 Sliding The Outer Sleeve Over The Shipping Carton

    9—S HAPTER HIPPING THE IBRARY 9. 9. 9. 9. Place the outer sleeve over the entire box, as shown in Figure 9-6. Figure 9-6 Sliding the outer sleeve over the shipping carton Place the shipping label on the box. Secure the box to the wooden pallet using banding material, as shown in Figure 9-7.

  • Page 185: Library Specifications

    Table A-1 Maximum library storage capacity Maximum Capacity per Maximum Library Capacity Data Catered Type Cartridge (21 Data Cartridges LTO-1 200 GB 4.2 TB LTO-2 400 GB 8.4 TB LTO-3 800 GB 16.8 TB Assuming a 2:1compression ratio. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 186: Size And Weight

    A—L PPENDIX IBRARY PECIFICATIONS IZE AND EIGHT The library’s dimensions and weight are listed in Table A-2. Table A-2 Dimensions and weight Length 61.21 cm (24.10 inches) Width 43.82 cm (17.25 inches) Depth 21.97 cm (8.65 inches) Weight 34.2 kilograms (75.5 pounds) with two tape drives, two cartridge magazines, and no cartridges installed ERFORMANCE PECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 187 Loads firmware code into RAM Powers on the tape drive(s) Verifies the SCSI IDs (221L) Sets Loop IDs and obtains world wide names (221L-FC) Engages the solenoid latch on the door Moves the robot to the home position Performs a complete cartridge inventory If the cartridges are properly installed, the library is ready for operation.

  • Page 188: Power Specifications

    A—L PPENDIX IBRARY PECIFICATIONS OMPLETE Move complete time is measured from the time the library receives a move command to the time the library returns status to the initiator indicating that the move is complete. A move is measured from a slot to a tape drive or from a tape drive to a slot.
  • Page 189 The power cord must have an IEC 320/EN60320 female connector on one end. The cordage must be harmonized to CENELEC publication HD-21. The electrical characteristics and rating must be minimum H05VVF3G0.75 (6 A). 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 190: Environmental Specifications

    A—L PPENDIX IBRARY PECIFICATIONS NVIRONMENTAL PECIFICATIONS This section describes the following environmental specifications for the library: General environmental specifications Particulate contamination limits Acoustic noise limits Shock and vibration limits ENERAL NVIRONMENTAL PECIFICATIONS Table A-5 lists general environmental specifications for the library. Table A-5 Environmental specifications Storage Specification...
  • Page 191 The ambient operating environment for the library should not exceed the particulate counts specified for the tape drives. For more information, refer to the LTO Ultrium tape drive documentation available from IBM Corporation. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 192 A—L PPENDIX IBRARY PECIFICATIONS COUSTIC OISE IMITS The overall, averaged A-weighted sound pressure level (in decibels) for the library does not exceed the upper limits specified in Table A-7. Table A-7 Acoustic noise limits Operating Mode The library is powered on and idle. 48 dBA The library is operational (the robot is moving);...

  • Page 193: Shipping Specifications

    30 × 30 × 21 inches Without accessory kit (72.6 × 76.2 × 53.3 cm) 110.5 lbs. (50.1 kg) With accessory kit 121.0 lbs (54.9 kg) Including two LTO Ultrium tape drives and two cartridge magazines. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...

  • Page 194: Safety And Regulatory Agency Compliance

    IEC 825-1, Safety of Laser Products, Part 1: Equipment Classification, Requirements and User’s Guide 221L-FC The 221L-FC library is a Class 1 laser device that uses internal laser transceiver modules. The transducer modules use a shortwave, 850 nm laser for use with multi-mode optical fiber cables.
  • Page 195 Caution expressly approved by Exabyte may void the user’s authority to operate the library. 221L-FC: FCC, CFR 47, Ch. I, Part 15, Subpart B, Class A using the EN 55022 (CISPR 22) Class A limits and the ANSI C63.4 procedures...
  • Page 196 (EMC), Part 4: Testing and Measurement Techniques, Part 2: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Immunity. Exabyte has extended testing as follows: Up to 12,000 volts (V) air discharge applied to all non-metallic surfaces Up to 8,000 V direct discharge applied to all metallic/conductive surfaces In each case, there is no degradation or non-recoverable loss of function due to damage of equipment or firmware.
  • Page 197 The library meets the requirements for voltage fluctuations as defined by EN 61000-3-3: 1995, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 3: Limits, Section 3: Limits of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current ≤ 16 A. 2005 221L 221L-FC L UGUST XABYTE IBRARIES...
  • Page 198 A—L PPENDIX IBRARY PECIFICATIONS OTES 1014258 RODUCT ANUAL...

  • Page 199: Write Once, Read Many (Worm) Capability

    Read Many (WORM) method for storing data on tape. To meet this data storage requirement, a new WORM feature is now available on the Exabyte 221L and 221L-FC Libraries when you have an LTO-3 tape drive installed. Note:Only the LTO-3 tape drive has WORM capability. It is not available on the LTO-2 or LTO-1 tape drives.
  • Page 200 If you are using an LTO-3 tape drive and receive the above error, upgrading your LTO-3 tape drive’s firmware to the correct code level will resolve the problem. The firmware must be at version 54xx or higher and is available as a free download at www.exabyte.com/downloads. 1014258 RODUCT...

  • Page 201: Requirements

    Refer to the program’s online help for instructions on determining the tape drive firmware level. If your tape drive has an earlier version of firmware, you can download the updated firmware by visiting the download page on the Exabyte web site at www.exabyte.com/downloads. Note: Refer to “Upgrading Library Firmware and Creating Diagnostic Listings”...

  • Page 202: Error Codes

    B—W (WORM) C PPENDIX RITE APABILITY RROR ODES Tape drive errors associated with the new WORM capability result in either a Medium Error (Sense Key 3h) or a Data Protect error (Sense Key 7h). The tape drive returns this error information in response to a SCSI REQUEST SENSE command.
  • Page 203 66, description application software during POST does not support 221L library during self-test installing time required limited license for cartridge slots viewing information Autoclean option 32, viewing through remote management...

  • Page 204: Index

    NDEX cleaning control modes, robot library descriptions setting up automatic drive cleaning setting tape drives cleaning cartridge enabling the Clean Slot option data cartridges installing See cartridges requirements setting the counter for cycles left Data Protect (SK 7h) error, WORM media Cleaning Tape Cycles Left option data transfer rate closing door...
  • Page 205 FTP using remote management utility Ethernet port hard addressing connecting to description humidity specifications location HyperTerminal, using to access Console Exabyte Library Monitor software 2, Exabyte, contacting ExaPak See Loop IDs See SCSI IDs indexes fans See element indexes description...
  • Page 206 See operator panel operation LCD control mode accessing magazines cleaning tape drives Library Monitor closing door See Exabyte Library Monitor software ejecting cartridges manually Loop IDs issuing library commands requiring hard addressing opening door setting powering on library...
  • Page 207 SNMP configuration soft addressing safety agency compliance software SCSI bus does not support 221L cable requirements installing connecting library to limited license for cartridge slots length restrictions remote management utility terminator requirements...
  • Page 208 NDEX storage capacity world-wide names overriding for tape drives storing cartridges viewing subnet mask Write Once, Read Many (WORM) capability system sensors firmware requirements overview Write Once, Read Many (WORM) media characteristics tape drive carrier data security description errors location specifications tape drives cleaning...

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