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  • Page 1 TLS Fibre Channel Option Installation and Operation Manual 501440 Rev. J...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    This manual was revised to correspond with the firmware version indicated below. Do not use this manual with prior versions of the firmware. Check with Qualstar Technical Support about use of this manual with older or newer firmware.

  • Page 3: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Qualstar products are covered by one or more of the following patents: 6,271,982 and 6,560,061. Other patents pending. Qualstar equipment is manufactured from new parts, or new and used parts. In some cases, Qualstar equipment may not be new and may have been previously installed.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction... 1-1 Who Should Read This Manual ... 1-1 Important Safety Information... 1-2 Unpacking ... 2-1 Product Description ... 3-1 General Description ... 3-1 Models... 3-2 FCO Type C Installation ... 4-1 Fibre Channel Option (FCO) Type C Installation Considerations ... 4-1 4.1.1 Operating Environment...
  • Page 5 6.1.2 Ventilation ... 6-1 ATTO FCO Interconnect Cabling ... 6-1 Cabling for TLS-44xxx Libraries with AIT-5 Tape Drives... 6-3 Cabling for TLS-46xxx Libraries with AIT-5 Tape Drives... 6-4 Cabling for TLS-412xxx Libraries with up to six AIT Tape Drives ... 6-5 Cabling for TLS-412xxx Libraries with up to twelve AIT Tape Drives ...
  • Page 6 Maintenance Menu ... 8-3 Maintenance\Fibre Channel Menu... 8-4 Maintenance\Fibre Channel\Info (Left or Right) Status Screen ... 8-4 8.3.1 Backplane Id ... 8-4 8.3.2 Base Lvl ... 8-4 8.3.3 Board Rev... 8-5 8.3.4 CPLD Rev ... 8-5 8.3.5 Memory (MB)... 8-5 8.3.6 Daughtr Bd Id...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Product Information Note Approved Data Cartridges Product Information Note SCSI-2 Specifications ANSI Document X3.131-1994 SCSI SPI-2 Specifications ANSI Document X3.302-1998 Table 1-1 Applicable Documents 501440 Rev. J Introduction Document Introduction Qualstar Document Number 500523 501205 501370 501300 501450 501380 501290 501090 500563...

  • Page 8: Important Safety Information

    All of the operating instructions and maintenance procedures in Qualstar manuals must be followed to prevent personal injury or damage to the equipment. In the inter- ests of safety, there are two kinds of warnings used in Qualstar documents, as shown below.

  • Page 9: Unpacking

    When not delivered installed on a library, the Fibre Channel Option is shipped in a specially designed carton. The shipping carton contains the following items: A Fibre Channel Option This Installation and Operation Manual Before unpacking the unit, check the shipping container for damage, and report all shipping damage to the carrier before opening the carton.

  • Page 10: Product Description

    The installation and operation of the various library models is virtually identical. Models 412xxx and 88xxx are referred to as dual bay libraries because they contain dual drive bays. All other TLS models are single bay libraries. Differences among the models are noted where required. Qualstar Transfer Type 501420-02-0...

  • Page 11: Models

    Models Type C Fibre Channel Options TLS-4000 Figure 3-1 Type C Fibre Channel Option Installed on a TLS-4000 Library Product Description 501440 Rev. J...
  • Page 12 Type B Fibre Channel Options Figure 3-2 Type B Fibre Channel Option Installed next to a TLS-412xxx Library Product Description 501440 Rev. J...
  • Page 13 ATTO Fibre Channel Options Figure 3-3 ATTO Fibre Channel Option Installed next to a TLS-412xxx Library Product Description 501440 Rev. J...

  • Page 14: Fco Type C Installation

    Fibre Channel Option (FCO) Type C Installation Considerations 4.1.1 Operating Environment A TLS with the Fibre Channel Option is designed to operate in an ambient environ- ment from 41 F to 95 from -1000 to +10,000 feet. Moisture must not be allowed to condense inside the sys- tem.
  • Page 15 Fibre Channel 0 SCSI Channel 1 SCSI Channel 0 ACTIVITY CHANNEL 1 LED (SCSI) LINK LED (Fibre Channel) ACTIVITY CHANNEL 0 LED (SCSI) ACTIVITY LED (Fibre Channel) Figure 4-1 Bottom View of the Type C Fibre Channel Bridge/Router (FCO) The following table briefly describes the components located on the bottom of the FCO.
  • Page 16 Component Fibre Channel 0 Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver socket. The receptacle is a 2 Gbit Fibre Channel SFP transceiver. SCSI Channel 0 and 1 The SCSI Ultra 160 channels used to attach the TLS medium changer and tape drives. Serial Jumper Connectors The serial bridge cable provides a serial communication link between the FCO and the TLS library.

  • Page 17: Cabling For Tls-42Xx (Using Ait-3 Or 5 Tape Drives), Tls-44Xx And Tls-46120 (Using Ait-3 Tape Drives)

    Cabling for TLS-42xx (using AIT-3 or 5 Tape Drives), TLS-44xx and TLS-46120 (using AIT-3 Tape Drives) Note that all TLS models are shipped from the factory without the SCSI interconnect cables or terminators installed. The following figures and tables represent the pre- ferred cabling for a library with two to six tape drives.
  • Page 18 Executive PCBA SCSI Channel 0 Drive 1 Drive 2 Drive 3 Drive 4 Figure 4-3 TLS-44xx Cabling Diagram using AIT-3 Tape Drives Connectors on Rear of FCO FCO: SCSI Channel 0 FCO: SCSI Channel 1 FCO: Serial Jumper Table 4-3 Preferred TLS-44xx Fibre Channel Option Cable Connections for AIT-3 Tape Drives 501440 Rev.

  • Page 19: Cabling For Tls-8000 And 88Xxx Libraries

    Refer to the Installation section in the TLS- 5000/6000/8000 Installation and Operation Manual (Qualstar document number 501450) for details about tape drive assembly preparation, enabling SCSI termination power and installation.
  • Page 20 Note that all TLS models are shipped from the factory without the SCSI interconnect cables or terminators installed. The following figures and tables represent the preferred cabling for a library with two to eight tape drives. Executive PCBA SCSI Channel 0 Drive 1 Drive 2 Figure 4-5 TLS-82xx Cabling Diagram...
  • Page 21 Executive PCBA SCSI Channel 0 Terminator Drive 1 Drive 2 Drive 3 Drive 4 Figure 4-6 TLS-84xx Cabling Diagram Connectors on Rear of FCO FCO: SCSI Channel 0 FCO: SCSI Channel 1 (Terminator) FCO: Serial Jumper Table 4-6 Preferred TLS-84xx Fibre Channel Option Cable Connections SCSI Channel 1 Terminator Connectors on Rear of...

  • Page 22: Installing A Fibre Channel Option

    Executive PCBA Fibre Channel Cable To Host or Switch Drive 4 Drive 3 Drive 2 Drive 1 Figure 4-7 TLS-88xxx Cabling Diagram Connectors on Rear of FCO Left FCO: SCSI Channel 0 (Terminator) Left FCO: SCSI Channel 1 Left FCO: Serial Jumper Right FCO: SCSI Channel 0 Right FCO: SCSI Channel 1 Right FCO: Serial Jumper...

  • Page 23: Installation

    4.5.1 Installation The following steps outline the actions necessary to install a Fibre Channel Option onto a library. Remove power from the TLS: first turn the power switch off and then remove the power cord. Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the six screws securing the service panel on the rear of the library –...
  • Page 24 Executive PCBA Screw Holes (6) Heatsink Panel Screws (4) Bottom Edge of Service Panel Opening Figure 4-9 Rear View of TLS Loosen the two top captive screws on the FCO that were tightened in step num- ber four. Carefully guide the FCO backwards as it pivots on the hinges and comes to its open position.
  • Page 25 Executive PCBA SERIAL Ribbon Cables Figure 4-11 Executive PCBA and Fibre Channel Option (Executive IV PCBA Shown) The FCO’s SERIAL ribbon cable will connect to differently named connectors on the Executive PCBA depending on which version of Executive PCBA is installed in the library.
  • Page 26 PCBA NO. 501387- = Executive III SERIAL SE/LVD Figure 4-12 Executive PCBA Identification Make sure that the Red edge of the ribbon cable faces to the right side when the cable is installed. Connect the SERIAL ribbon cable to the SERIAL connector on Executive III PCBA’s or to the SERLA connector on Executive IV PCBA’s.
  • Page 27 SERIAL Ribbon Cables Note: Red edge faces right. AUXPWR Cable PWRIN Connector on Fibre Channel Option Figure 4-13 Detail of Connections (Executive IV PCBA Shown) Carefully lift the FCO until it touches the rear of the TLS. Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure the Fibre Channel Option to the rear of the TLS by tighten- ing all four of the captive screws.

  • Page 28: Initializing The Fibre Channel Option

    Figure 4-14 Install the FCO serial communications bridge cable (bottom view of the FCO) Prepare to insert the appropriate SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) trans- ceiver into the FCO. Note that the SFP adapter is keyed and the small circuit board connector is facing you when oriented correctly.
  • Page 29 EN- TER key several times, it may require power cycling the library, to reset the FCO. If this problem occurs, please contact the Technical Support department at Qualstar so that corrective action can be taken.

  • Page 30: Configuring The Fibre Channel Loop Id

    Configuring the Fibre Channel Loop ID The Id Mode must be configured for either “Soft” or “Fixed” addressing. Using “Soft” addressing, the Fibre Channel Option connects to an arbitrated loop using the first available AL_PA, scanning from the highest valid address to the lowest. Using “Fixed” addressing, the user selects a specific arbitrated loop address (AL_PA) to connect with.

  • Page 31: Configuring The Fibre Channel Scsi Devices Interface

    menu item has two selections, Id Mode entry is displayed. If the Loop Id cally assigned by the FCO. During the Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) initialization process, a unique Arbitrated Loop Physical Address (AL_PA) value is assigned to each port on the loop. Not all of the 256 hex values are allowed as AL_PA values per FC-AL.
  • Page 32 CFC•••••••••••Device •0 •1 •2 •3 •4 •5 •6 •7 •8 •9 •10 •11 •12 •13 •14 •15 RESCAN Single Bay or one side of a Dual Bay Library The Fibre Channel Option assembles a list of SCSI devices it detects on its three SCSI channels.

  • Page 33: Fco Type B Installation

    Fibre Channel Option (FCO) Type B Installation Considerations 5.1.1 Operating Environment A TLS with the Fibre Channel Option is designed to operate in an ambient environ- ment from 41 F to 95 from -1000 to +10,000 feet. Moisture must not be allowed to condense inside the sys- tem.
  • Page 34 The following table briefly describes the components located on the rear of the FCO. Component SCSI Channel 0 through 5 The SCSI Ultra 160 channels used to attach the TLS medium changer and tape drives. Fibre Channel 0 and 1 GBIC transceiver sockets.

  • Page 35: Cabling For Tls-44Xxx Libraries With Ait-5 Tape Drives

    Note that all TLS-4000 models are shipped from the factory without the SCSI interconnect cables or termi- nators installed. The following tables and figures represent the preferred cabling for a library with two to 12 AIT tape drives. Cabling for TLS-44xxx Libraries with AIT-5 Tape Drives SCSI Channel 0 Executive PCBA Drive 1...

  • Page 36: Cabling For Tls-46Xxx Libraries With Ait-5 Tape Drives

    Cabling for TLS-46xxx Libraries with AIT-5 Tape Drives SCSI Channel 0 Executive PCBA Drive 1 Drive 2 Drive 3 Drive 4 Drive 5 Drive 6 Figure 5-3 TLS-46xx Cabling Diagram using AIT-5 Tape Drives Connectors on Rear of FCO FCO: SCSI Channel 0 FCO: SCSI Channel 1 FCO: SCSI Channel 2 FCO: SCSI Channel 3 through 6...

  • Page 37: Cabling For Tls-412Xxx Libraries With Ait-3 Tape Drives

    Cabling for TLS-412xxx Libraries with AIT-3 Tape Drives Connectors on Rear of FCO SCSI Channel 0 SCSI Channel 1 SCSI Channel 2 SCSI Channel 3 SCSI Channel 4 SCSI Channel 5 Serial Table 5-4 Preferred Fibre Channel Option Cable Connections for 12 AIT-3 Tape Drives The following steps outline the actions necessary to connect the cables from the FCO to the TLS-412xxx with AIT-3 tape drives installed.
  • Page 38 Connect a SCSI Cable from the SCSI Channel 5 connector on the FCO to connec- tor M. Attach an LVD SCSI terminator at connectors J, L and N. Connect the cable from the serial connector on the FCO to the DB9 connector O on the TLS.
  • Page 39 To SCSI Channel 3 Drive 1 Drive 2 Drive 3 Drive 4 Drive 5 Drive 6 Right Side Figure 5-5 TLS-412xxx Cabling Diagram for 12 AIT-3 Tape Drives 501440 Rev. J SCSI Channel Cables To SCSI Channel 0 Bridge Cable Terminators To SCSI Channel 1 To SCSI Channel 4...

  • Page 40: Cabling For Tls-412Xxx Libraries With Up To Six Ait-5 Tape Drives

    Cabling for TLS-412xxx Libraries with up to six AIT-5 Tape Drives Connectors on Rear of FCO SCSI Channel 0 SCSI Channel 1 SCSI Channel 2 SCSI Channel 3 through 5 Serial Table 5-5 Preferred Fibre Channel Option Cable Connections for 6 AIT-5 Tape Drives The following steps outline the actions necessary to connect the cables from the FCO to the TLS-412xxx with up to six AIT-5 tape drives installed.
  • Page 41 No Tape Drives Installed Right Side Figure 5-6 TLS-412xxx Cabling Diagram for up to 6 AIT-5 Tape Drives 501440 Rev. J SCSI Channel Cables To SCSI Channel 0 Bridge Cable Terminators To SCSI Channel 1 Terminators To SCSI Channel 2 Terminators FCO Type B Installation Fibre Channel Cables...

  • Page 42: Cabling For Tls-412Xxx Libraries With Up To Twelve Ait-5 Tape Drives

    Cabling for TLS-412xxx Libraries with up to twelve AIT-5 Tape Drives Connectors on Rear of FCO FCO 1 SCSI Channel 0 FCO 1 SCSI Channel 1 FCO 1 SCSI Channel 2 FCO 1 SCSI Channel 3 FCO 1 SCSI Channel 4 FCO 1 SCSI Channel 5 FCO 1Serial FCO 2 SCSI Channel 0...
  • Page 43 Connect the cable from the serial connector on FCO 1 to the DB9 connector O on the TLS. Connect a SCSI Cable from the SCSI Channel 0 connector on FCO 2 to connector Connect a SCSI Cable from the SCSI Channel 1 connector on FCO 2 to connector Connect a SCSI Cable from the SCSI Channel 2 connector on FCO 2 to connector Attach an LVD SCSI terminator at connectors J, L and N.

  • Page 44: Securing The Cables To The Tls

    Securing the Cables to the TLS Two adhesive backed cable tie mounts and hook and loop style cable ties are provided to secure the interconnect cables to be secured to the rear of the TLS. Make sure to in- sert the cable ties into the tie mounts before attaching the mounts to the library. See Figure 5-8 for an example of the cables secured to the rear of the TLS.
  • Page 45 EN- TER key several times, it may require power cycling the library, to reset the FCO. If this problem occurs, please contact the Technical Support department at Qualstar so that corrective action can be taken.

  • Page 46: Configuring The Fibre Channel Loop Id

    5.10 Configuring the Fibre Channel Loop ID The Id Mode must be configured for either “Soft” or “Fixed” addressing. Using “Soft” addressing, the Fibre Channel Option connects to an arbitrated loop using the first available AL_PA, scanning from the highest valid address to the lowest. Using “Fixed” addressing, the user selects a specific arbitrated loop address (AL_PA) to connect with.

  • Page 47: Configuring The Fibre Channel Scsi Devices Interface

    menu item has two selections, Id Mode entry is displayed. If the Loop Id cally assigned by the FCO. During the Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) initialization process, a unique Arbitrated Loop Physical Address (AL_PA) value is assigned to each port on the loop. Not all of the 256 hex values are allowed as AL_PA values per FC-AL.
  • Page 48 CAUTION The RESCAN operation should be performed with the Library disconnected from the host. The Fibre Channel Option is restarted and SCSI device address maybe modified. Press the EXIT key to return to the top LCD display and wait for the third line to clear of status messages.

  • Page 49: Atto Fco Installation

    ATTO Fibre Channel Option (FCO) Installation Considerations 6.1.1 Operating Environment A TLS with the Fibre Channel Option is designed to operate in an ambient environ- ment from 41 F to 95 from -1000 to +10,000 feet. Moisture must not be allowed to condense inside the sys- tem.

  • Page 50: Component Description

    Component SCSI Channel 1 and 2 The SCSI Ultra 320 channels used to attach the TLS medium changer and tape drives. Fibre Channel 1 and 2 Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver socket. The receptacle is a 4 Gbit Fibre Channel SFP transceiver. Ethernet The RJ-45 connector provides support for local and remote diagnostics, moni- toring and management.

  • Page 51: Cabling For Tls-44Xxx Libraries With Ait-5 Tape Drives

    Note that all TLS-4000 models are shipped from the factory without the SCSI inter- connect cables or terminators installed. The following tables and figures represent the preferred cabling for a library with two to 12 AIT tape drives. Cabling for TLS-44xxx Libraries with AIT-5 Tape Drives SCSI Channel 1 Executive PCBA Drive 1...

  • Page 52: Cabling For Tls-46Xxx Libraries With Ait-5 Tape Drives

    Cabling for TLS-46xxx Libraries with AIT-5 Tape Drives SCSI Channel 1 Executive PCBA Figure 6-3 TLS-46xx Cabling Diagram using AIT-5 Tape Drives Connectors on Rear of FCO FCO: SCSI Channel 1 FCO: SCSI Channel 2 Table 6-3 Preferred TLS-46xx Fibre Channel Option Cable Connections for AIT-5 Tape Drives SCSI Channel 2 Fibre Channel Cables To Host or Switch...

  • Page 53: Cabling For Tls-412Xxx Libraries With Up To Six Ait Tape Drives

    Cabling for TLS-412xxx Libraries with up to six AIT Tape Drives If more than six AIT tape drives are installed see Section 6.6 Connectors on Rear of FCO SCSI Channel 2 SCSI Channel 1 Table 6-4 Preferred Fibre Channel Option Cable Connections for up to 6 AIT Tape Drives No Tape Drives Installed Right Side...

  • Page 54: Cabling For Tls-412Xxx Libraries With Up To Twelve Ait Tape Drives

    Cabling for TLS-412xxx Libraries with up to twelve AIT Tape Drives Two separate Fibre Channel Options are necessary to connect the cables from a TLS- 412xxx with seven up to twelve AIT tape drives installed. If six or fewer AIT tape drives are installed see Section 6.5.
  • Page 55 SCSI Channel 2 Fibre Channel Cables To Host or Switch Drive 1 Drive 2 Drive 3 Drive 4 Drive 5 Drive 6 Right Side Figure 6-5 TLS-412xxx Cabling Diagram for up to 12 AIT Tape Drives 501440 Rev. J FCO 2 SCSI Channel 2 FCO 1 SCSI Channel 1...

  • Page 56: The Configuration Menu

    The Configuration Menu Continued in Figure 6-2 Figure 7-1 The TLS Configuration Menu (Part 1) The Configuration Menu 501440 Rev. J...
  • Page 57 Continued from Figure 6-1 C . Advanced ... Log BDC: Clean: Configuration: C . Advanced ... Library DriveBay: . a: Executive: . b: FC Events: . c: FC Replies: . d: FC States: I2c: Inventory: C . Advanced . LIbrary . ? Ioport: Enable: RBT Actions:...
  • Page 58 Configuration the system requirements. The some affecting the unit's interaction with the SCSI system, and others affecting the unit's interaction with the user. Once the items in the been customized, the the configuration of the changer or the SCSI system (e.g. adding or removing tape drives) is changed.

  • Page 59: Configuration Menu

    Configuration Menu This menu is the root configuration menu. It contains sub-menus and commands. Sub-menus for single bay libraries and dual side libraries with only one Fibre Channel Option in- stalled are displayed as being non-side specific. Dual bay libraries that have Fibre Channel Options installed on both the left and right sides will display Left and Right sub-menu’s.

  • Page 60: Configuration\Advanced\Changer\Mechanics Menu

    Configuration\Advanced\Changer\Mechanics Menu Configuration\Advanced\Changer\Mechanics hardware configuration of the TLS. The values in this menu are factory-set to reflect the unit's configuration at the time of shipping and are not changeable. 7.3.1 Fibre Channel This value defines whether a Fibre Channel Option is currently installed on a single bay library.

  • Page 61: Fibre Channel Right

    7.3.3 Fibre Channel Right This value defines whether a Fibre Channel Option is currently installed on the right side of a dual bay library. Fibre Channel Right NONE No Fibre Channel Option Fibre Channel hatch with one Fibre Channel (1Gb) and three SCSI (Ultra2) Fibre Channel with two Fibre Channels (2Gb) and six SCSI (Ul- tra160)

  • Page 62: Ch0 / Ch1 Fc Speed (Fibre Channel Type B And C)

    7.4.2 Ch0 / Ch1 FC Speed (Fibre Channel Type B and C) This value is a selection AUTO, 1Gb or 2Gb, that corresponds to the FC link speed. If AUTO, the link will attempt to negotiate the highest possible speed of 2Gb. If the Se- lection is 1Gb, the link will only negotiate the lower 1Gb speed.

  • Page 63: Configuration\Advanced\Fibre Channel (Left Or Right)\Set Time Menu

    Configuration\Advanced\Fibre Channel (Left or Right)\Set Time Menu Configuration\Advanced\Fibre Channel (Left or Right) menu is used to set the Fibre Channel Option’s real time clock. The date \Set Time and time values that are displayed are not current. They reflect the values obtained from the last Fibre Channel power-on or configuration update.

  • Page 64: Configuration\Fibre Channel Menu

    Configuration\Fibre Channel Menu Configuration\Fibre Channel Channel Option to the host. 7.6.1 Id Mode (Left or Right) This value represents the Id Mode, which must be configured for either “Soft” or “Fixed” addressing. Using “Soft” addressing, the Fibre Channel Option connects to an arbitrated loop using the first available AL_PA, scanning from the highest valid ad- dress to the lowest.

  • Page 65: Topology 0 / Topology 1 (Left Or Right)

    7.6.3 Topology 0 / Topology 1 (Left or Right) This value sets the Fibre Channel Option host topology. The “Topology” has two selec- tions, LOOP and FABRIC. The LOOP selection configures the Fibre Channel Option for Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) operation. The FABRIC selection configures the Fibre Channel Option for Switch Fabric (FC_SW) operation.
  • Page 66 Loop Id AL_PA (decimal) (hex) Table 7-1 Arbitrated Loop Physical Addresses 501440 Rev. J Loop Id AL_PA Loop Id (decimal) (hex) (decimal) The Configuration Menu AL_PA Loop Id AL_PA (hex) (decimal) (hex) 7-11...

  • Page 67: Configuration\Fibre Channel\Device (Left Or Right) Menu

    Configuration\Fibre Channel\Device (Left or Right) Menu Configuration\Fibre Channel\Device (Left or Right) displays a listing of the SCSI devices attached to the Fibre Channel Option. This menu presents a list of the first 16 LUN assignments. 7.7.1 RESCAN Invoking this command will cause the Fibre Channel Option to rescan the buses for SCSI devices.

  • Page 68: Configuration\Fibre Channel\Device (Left Or Right) Menu

    Configuration\Fibre Channel\Device (Left or Right) Menu Configuration\Fibre Channel\Device (Left or Right) displays information that the Fibre Channel Option has obtained from attached SCSI devices. 7.8.1 SCSI Channel This value is the Fibre Channel Option SCSI channel (0-2) that the device is con- nected to.

  • Page 69: Maintenance Menu

    Maintenance Menu Continued in Figure 7-2 Figure 8-1 The TLS Maintenance Menu (Part 1) Maintenance Menu 501440 Rev. J...
  • Page 70 The Maintenance menu is used to display detailed information about the TLS and its operating history, and to test the functionality of the liquid crystal display and menu control keys. The Maintenance menu is available to the system user and is considered safe.

  • Page 71: Maintenance Menu

    The menus in this chapter reflect revision 2.26 of the Executive PCBA EPROM software. If an ear- lier revision of the software is being used, some menu items may not appear in the menus. Additionally, the menus in this chapter represent both single bay and dual bay libraries. Menu items that are specific to dual bay libraries contain the words “Left or Right”...

  • Page 72: Maintenance\Fibre Channel Menu

    Maintenance\Fibre Channel Menu The Fibre Channel menu is partitioned into status screens, Info and Log. The Info screen displays version and environmental information from the Fibre Channel Op- tion. The Log screen accesses and displays the Fibre Channel Option’s internal event log.

  • Page 73: Board Rev

    8.3.3 Board Rev This value identifies the board level revision. 8.3.4 CPLD Rev This value identifies the CPLD revision. 8.3.5 Memory (MB) This value specifies the amount of memory. 8.3.6 Daughtr Bd Id This value identifies the type of daughter board. 8.3.7 FW Rev This value identifies the firmware revision.

  • Page 74: Air Temp

    8.3.15 Air Temp This value displays the board’s temperature in degrees Celsius. 8.3.16 CPU Temp (Type B and C FCOs only) This value displays the CPU’s temperature in degrees Celsius. 8.3.17 UPDATE This menu item is visible when communications to the Fibre Channel Option is in an idle state.
  • Page 75 Event text description "CNTRL_REBOOT_CMPL" "DIAGNOSTIC_FAILURE" "POWER_FAILURE" "RESCAN_BUS_COMPLETE" "UPDATE_FIRMWARE_CMPL" "BATTERY_FAILURE" "UNIT_MAPPING" "SET_CNTRL_PARAMS" "SET_CNTRL_TIMEDATE" "RESTORE_CNTRL_DFLT" "UTILITY_ABORT" "EVENT_LOG_CLEAR" "AD_WARNING" "AD_FAILURE" "CONFIG_HAS_CHANGED" "AD_OK" "SDRAM_CORR_ECC_ERR" "SDRAM_UNCORR_ECC_ERR" "POWER_UP" "HOST_TERMIN_WARNING" "BATTERY_CHARGE_CMPL" "TRANSPRT_MODE_CHANGE" "BATTERY_HW_FAIL_INFO" "SHUTDOWN_CNTRL" "ENCLOSURE_FAILURE" "BATTERY_TEMP_WARNING" "CONFIG_DEFAULTS" "MODEL_SPECIFIC" Table 8-1 Event Text Descriptions 501440 Rev. J Event Code Program Label CONTROLLER_REBOOT_COMPLETE DIAGNOSTIC_FAILURE POWER_FAILURE...

  • Page 76: Repacking

    When shipping the FCO, use the original shipping carton and packing materials. If the original shipping carton and packing materials are not available, order new ship- ping materials by calling Qualstar Technical Support. Preparation for Packing Type C Fibre Channel Options Be sure to turn the library’s power off before installing or removing a Fibre Chan-...
  • Page 77 SFP adapter fully inserted into a type C Fibre Channel Option. Figure 9-1 Remove the SFP Adapter from the Fibre Channel Option Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the four captive screws on the FCO (see Figure 9-2) and carefully guide the FCO backwards as it pivots on the hinges and comes to its open position.
  • Page 78 SCSI Bus ribbon cables are fragile and can be damaged by pulling on the cable in- stead of the pull-tab provided at each connector. Carefully disconnect the AUXPWR cable from the PWRIN connector on the Fibre Channel Option. See Figure 9-3. SERIAL Ribbon Cables Note: Red edge faces right.

  • Page 79: Preparation For Packing Type B Fibre Channel Options

    Top 2 Captive Screws in the FCO Figure 9-4 Screw Locations in a Type C FCO Remove the two screws from the hinges on the FCO. Save the screws for future use. While supporting the FCO with one hand, loosen the two captive screws at the top of the FCO.

  • Page 80: Preparation For Packing Atto Fibre Channel Options

    Power Switch SCSI 3 SCSI 2 AC Power Receptacle SCSI 3 SCSI 2 Figure 9-5 Rear View of the Type B Fibre Channel Bridge/Router (FCO) Remove power from the FCO: first turn the power switch off and then remove the power cord.

  • Page 81: Packing The Fibre Channel Option

    Fibre Channel Serial Port Ethernet Reset Switch Ready/Fault LED FC Link LCD Figure 9-6 Rear View of the ATTO Fibre Channel Bridge/Router (FCO) Remove power from the FCO: first turn the power switch off and then remove the power cord. Remove power from the TLS: first turn the power switch off and then remove the power cord.

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