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User's Guide
Sun Microsystems Computer Company
A Sun Microsystems, Inc. Business
901 San Antonio Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303-4900 USA
1 650 960-1300
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Part No. 805-4823-10
Revision A, May 1998
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  • Page 1 StorEdge L1000 ™ ™ User’s Guide Sun Microsystems Computer Company A Sun Microsystems, Inc. Business 901 San Antonio Road Palo Alto, CA 94303-4900 USA 1 650 960-1300 fax 1 650 969-9131 Part No. 805-4823-10 Revision A, May 1998 Send comments about this document to: smcc-docs@sun.com...
  • Page 2 Etats-Unis et dans d’autres pays et licenciée exclusivement par X/Open Company, Ltd. Sun, Sun Microsystems, le logo Sun, SunDocs, StorEdge, et Solaris sont des marques de fabrique ou des marques déposées, ou marques de service, de Sun Microsystems, Inc. aux Etats-Unis et dans d’autres pays. Toutes les marques SPARC sont utilisées sous licence et sont des marques de fabrique ou des marques déposées de SPARC International, Inc.
  • Page 3 FCC radio frequency emission limits. Networking connections can be made using unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables. Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Sun Microsystems, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
  • Page 4 This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...
  • Page 5 Notice for USA and Canada Only If shipped to USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below for 100-120 V operation. If shipped to CANADA, use the CSA CERTIFIED power cord specified below for 100-120V operation. Plug CapParallel blade with ground pin (NEMA 5-15P configuration). CordType: SJT, three 16 AWG (1.5 mm ) or 18 AWG (1.0 mm ) wires.
  • Page 6 VARNING! - Magnetbandsbiblioteket innehåller ett litiumbatteri. Dallas halvledare DS1225AB-200 på robotstyrkortet innehåller ett litiumbatteri. Litium kan anses vara ett farligt material. Kassera detta batteri i enlighet med lokala och statliga lagar och förordningar. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface xix How This Book Is Organized xix Typographic Conventions xxi Shell Prompts xxi Related Documentation xxii Ordering Sun Documents xxii Sun Documentation on the Web xxiii Sun Welcomes Your Comments xxiii Library Description 1 Configuration Options 3 Library Elements 4 Library Robotics 5 Operator-Accessible Components 6 Front Panel 6...
  • Page 8 To Write-Protect a Cartridge 27 To Write-Enable a Cartridge 27 To Place Tape Cartridges in Fixed Storage Bins 28 To Place Tape Cartridges in Load and Bulk Packs 30 Connecting Host Computers 31 viii Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...
  • Page 9 Other Configurations 33 Turning the Library On and Off 34 To Turn the Library On 34 To Turn the Library Off 34 Configuring and Testing the Library 35 Basic Operations 37 Using the Control Panel 38 Control Panel Components 38 Vertical Bar 39 Horizontal Bar 40 Main Display Area 40...
  • Page 10 To Perform a System Test 68 Initializing Nonvolatile Information 70 To Execute Nonvolatile Memory Commands 70 Changing Passwords 71 To Change a Password 71 Troubleshooting 73 Start-up Problems 74 Control Panel Problems 75 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...
  • Page 11 Robotics Problems 75 Operating Problems 76 Tape Drive Problems 77 Specifications 79 Physical Characteristics 79 Performance Characteristics 80 Environmental Specifications 80 Relocating the Library 83 Checking the New Installation Site 84 Preparing the Library for Relocation 84 To Remove Tape Cartridges 84 To Install Internal Packing Materials 85 To Secure the Load and Bulk Packs 87 To Disconnect Library Cables 88...
  • Page 12 To Remove the Load and Bulk Packs 98 To Remove the Extension Axis Packing Materials 99 Reinstalling the Library 99 Glossary 101 Index 103 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...
  • Page 13 Figures Library Front View—Standalone Model 1 FIGURE 1-1 Library Front View—Rackmount Model (Shown in Rack) 2 FIGURE 1-2 Library Back Panel 3 FIGURE 1-3 Library Elements 4 FIGURE 1-4 Library Front Panel 6 FIGURE 1-5 Control Panel Initial Screen 7 FIGURE 1-6 Load and Bulk Packs 8 FIGURE 1-7...
  • Page 14 FIGURE 5-1 Service Screen 64 FIGURE 5-2 Statistics Report Screen 65 FIGURE 5-3 Actuator Report Screen 66 FIGURE 5-4 System Test Report Screen 66 FIGURE 5-5 Auto Clean Report 67 FIGURE 5-6 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...
  • Page 15 Systest Library Screen 68 FIGURE 5-7 Confirmation Screen 70 FIGURE 5-8 Change Password Screen 71 FIGURE 5-9 Inserting the Shipping Restraint 85 FIGURE B-1 Snapping the Restraint Into Place 86 FIGURE B-2 Installing the Load and Bulk Packs 87 FIGURE B-3 Securing the Load and Bulk Pack Latches 88 FIGURE B-4 Rolling the Standalone Library Onto the Pallet 90...
  • Page 16 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...
  • Page 17 Tables Typographic Conventions xxi TABLE P-1 Shell Prompts xxi TABLE P-2 Related Documentation xxii TABLE P-3 SunExpress Contact Information xxii TABLE P-4 Required Tools 15 TABLE 2-1 Sample Library Configuration 35 TABLE 2-2 Security Level Attributes 39 TABLE 3-1 Start-up Problems 74 TABLE 6-1 Control Panel Problems 75 TABLE 6-2...
  • Page 18 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 19: Preface

    Sun™ StorEdge™ L1000 tape library system. How This Book Is Organized This user’s guide is written for the operator and users of the Sun StorEdge L1000 tape library. The operator is the system administrator or other individual responsible for configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining the library.
  • Page 20 StorEdge L1000 library. Appendix B, “Relocating the Library,” describes procedures for safely shipping, moving, and unpacking the library. Glossary provides a list of words and phrases found in this book and their definitions. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 21: Typographic Conventions

    Typographic Conventions Typographic Conventions TABLE P-1 Typeface or Symbol Meaning Examples The names of commands, files, Edit your .login file. AaBbCc123 and directories; on-screen Use ls -a to list all files. computer output. % You have mail. What you type, when AaBbCc123 contrasted with on-screen Password:...

  • Page 22: Related Documentation

    We are interested in improving our documentation and welcome your comments and suggestions. You can email your comments to us at smcc-docs@sun.com. Please include the part number of your document in the subject line of your email. xxii Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 23: Library Description

    C H A P T E R Library Description The Sun StorEdge L1000 is an automated digital linear tape (DLT™) library system consisting of up to four DLT7000 tape drives and 30 tape cartridge bins. The maximum storage capacity of the library is 1050 gigabytes (up to 2100 gigabytes compressed), based on 30 cartridges at 35 gigabytes each (up to 70 gigabytes compressed).

  • Page 24: Figure 1-2 Library Front View-Rackmount Model (Shown In Rack)

    Rack (not included) Key lock Load pack door Window Bulk load door On/off switch TH00052b Vent Control panel Load port Library Front View—Rackmount Model (Shown in Rack) FIGURE 1-2 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 25: Configuration Options

    SCSI interface port, the RS-232 port for diagnostics, and the power connectors are located on the back panel ( FIGURE 1-3 Be sure the StorEdge L1000 you ordered is configured with the options you require. Host port, DIAG port, and library add-in cards...

  • Page 26: Library Elements

    Drive positions when fewer than four drives are present in the library. Number of Drive Positions Drives Occupied Drive 0 Drive 0 and 1 Drive 0, 1, and 2 TH00051a Library Elements FIGURE 1-4 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 27: Library Robotics

    Library Robotics The library robotics consists of the following components: Cartridge handling mechanism/bar code reader Vertical actuator Horizontal actuator Extension actuator The cartridge handling mechanism (or gripper) includes bar code scanners that read standard six-character, 3-of-9 bar code labels. These scanners enable the system to maintain an inventory of the tape cartridges within the library.

  • Page 28: Operator-Accessible Components

    ). These items give you access to the library and FIGURE 1-5 tape drives. Control panel Lock Load pack door Load port On/off switch Bulk load door TH00006a Library Front Panel FIGURE 1-5 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 29: Control Panel

    Vertical bar Main Standby display area Load Port StorEDGE L1000 Stop Control Panel Initial Screen FIGURE 1-6 As indicated in the figure, the control panel menu screen consists of: A horizontal bar (top row)—a set of menu navigational controls A vertical bar (left column)—a set of library operational controls A main display area—a series of screens with status, configuration, diagnostic,...

  • Page 30: Load Port

    The load pack (left magazine) can even be configured as an additional load port. Load pack TH00047a Bulk pack Load and Bulk Packs FIGURE 1-7 For load or bulk pack installation and removal, see Chapter 2. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 31: Back Panel

    Back Panel The back panel of the library ( ) has the following components: FIGURE 1-8 SCSI ports RS-232 diagnostic (DIAG) port Power connectors Drive access panels (for hot swapping) Air filters These components provide the library with operating power and vital communication links with external systems.

  • Page 32: Tape Drives

    Drive 0 (see on page 4). FIGURE 1-4 DLT7000 drives can use either DLTtape III or IV cartridges. Caution – Do not use DLTtape I, II, or IIIXT cartridges in this library. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 33: Installing The Library

    C H A P T E R Installing the Library Installation consists of the following general tasks. Verifying that the library site meets installation requirements—page 12 Preparing for installation—page 15 Positioning the library at the installation site (stand-alone or rackmount units)— page 16 Inserting tape cartridges—page 26 Connecting the host computer(s) to the library—page 31...

  • Page 34: Site Requirements

    Site Requirements When choosing an installation site for the StorEdge L1000 library, consider the following requirements: Floor space Floor clearance Overhead clearance Floor strength and inclination Power and grounding Environmental factors Floor Space shows the floor space requirements for the stand-alone library.

  • Page 35: Floor Clearance

    shows the floor space requirements for the rackmount library. FIGURE 2-2 24 in. (61 cm) each side 24 in. (61 cm) 24 in. (61 cm) Library 17.5 in. 19-inch rack (extended from (45 cm) rack) 30 in. (76.2 cm) NOTE: When extended out of the rack (as shown), the library should have 24 inches (61 cm) of clearance overhead, in front and on each side.

  • Page 36: Overhead Clearance

    240V rack can support a maximum of three libraries. If other equipment is installed in the rack, determine the total current rating of all equipment before adding the StorEdge L1000 library to the rack. Environmental Requirements The installation site (stand-alone library) or the interior of the rack (rackmount...

  • Page 37: Preparing For Installation

    2. Check the packing list or the parts list found in the Sun StorEdge L1000 Unpacking Guide to make sure all necessary parts are available for installation.

  • Page 38: Positioning A Standalone Library

    If the library is the first device to be installed, place it near the bottom of the rack. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 39: To Determine The Mounting Position

    To Determine the Mounting Position 1. Using as a guide, locate the desired mounting position for the library. FIGURE 2-4 The library and slide assembly require at least 21 inches (54 cm or 12 rack units) of overhead clearance. To ensure stability, choose a low mounting position in the rack. 0.5 in.

  • Page 40: To Remove The Slide Rails From The Tray

    2. Extend both slide rails all the way out of the slide assembly. 3. Press the outer tabs to release the slide rails ( FIGURE 2-5 4. Remove the slide rails from the tray. Slide rails Tray TH00065a Removing the Slide Rails FIGURE 2-5 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 41: To Mount The Slide Rails In The Rack

    To Mount the Slide Rails in the Rack 1. Adjust each slide rail for the rack. a. Loosen the rear bracket screws on each slide rail. This enables you to extend or retract the bracket as needed to help fit the slide rail in the rack.

  • Page 42: Figure 2-6 Installing The Slide Rails

    Mounting screws Support screw Slide rails Mounting screws Support screws Mounting screws TH00061a Installing the Slide Rails FIGURE 2-6 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 43: To Install The Tray

    To Install the Tray 1. Push the ends of the slide rails all the way into the library. 2. Align the tray with the slide rails. 3. Slide the tray onto the slide rails until the tray snaps into place ( FIGURE 2-7 Ensure that the tray engages the rail ball bearings properly.

  • Page 44: To Adjust The Slide Rail

    Push the slide rails all the way into the rack. d. Tighten the outer adjustment screws. Inner adjustment screws (both sides) FRONT Retma rail TH00018a Outer adjustment screws (both sides) Slide Assembly—Top View FIGURE 2-8 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...
  • Page 45 2. Adjust the position of the tray. a. Remove the cosmetic panel from the tray. b. Loosen the eight inner adjustment screws on the sides of the tray ( FIGURE 2-8 The rear inner adjustment screws are not accessible unless the tray is detached from the slide rails.

  • Page 46: To Mount The Library

    2. With the help of a second person, lift the library onto the slide assembly tray. 3. Secure the library using the six socket screws from the accessory kit ( FIGURE 2-9 TH00062a Stabilizing foot Socket screw Attaching the Library to the Slide FIGURE 2-9 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 47: To Secure The Library To The Rack

    To Secure the Library to the Rack 1. Remove the slide assembly cosmetic panel. 2. Secure the locking brackets at the front of the slide to the retma rails (FIGURE 2-10). 3. Replace the slide assembly cosmetic panel. Locking bracket Cosmetic panel TH00063a Securing the Locking Brackets...

  • Page 48: Preparing And Inserting Tape Cartridges

    Preparing and Inserting Tape Cartridges This section explains how to insert tape cartridges into the StorEdge L1000 library during initial installation. This procedure includes: Labeling tape cartridges Setting the write-protect switch Placing cartridges in the load and bulk packs Placing cartridges in the fixed storage bins...

  • Page 49: To Write-Protect A Cartridge

    To Write-Protect a Cartridge Write-protecting a tape cartridge protects the data it contains from being erased or overwritten. Move the write-protect switch to the left as indicated by the arrow in FIGURE 2-12. An orange tab appears above the switch. TH00009a Orange tab Write-protect switch...

  • Page 50: To Place Tape Cartridges In Fixed Storage Bins

    Repeat Steps 1a and 1b to remove the other pack. Set both packs aside. Bulk pack Latch Handles Load pack Latch TH0059a Removing a Pack FIGURE 2-13 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 51: Figure 2-14 Correct Tape Cartridge Orientation

    3. Make sure to orient each cartridge properly (FIGURE 2-14). Insertion arrow Bar code label Write-protect switch TH00011a Correct Tape Cartridge Orientation FIGURE 2-14 4. Reaching in through the front doors of the library, insert a tape cartridge into each of the nine storage bins above the tape drives.

  • Page 52: To Place Tape Cartridges In Load And Bulk Packs

    Close the right door and then the left. b. Insert the key into the lock on the left door and turn the key clockwise to the locked position. c. Remove the key and put it in a safe place. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 53: Connecting Host Computers

    SCSI buses. Sample configurations are shown in FIGURE 2-15 through FIGURE 2-17. Note – Sun Microsystems™ ships sufficient cables and terminators with this library for a two-drive, one-bus configuration or a four-drive, two-bus configuration.

  • Page 54: Figure 2-16 Four-Drive, Two-Bus Scsi Configuration

    The first SCSI bus is terminated at drive 0; the second, at drive 2. For this configuration, you need the following items from the accessories kit: Both 7-inch (18-centimeter) SCSI cables 15-inch (38-centimeter) SCSI cable 2 SCSI terminators Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 55: Other Configurations

    StorEdge L1000 back panel Terminators To host TH000014a computers Five-Bus SCSI Configuration FIGURE 2-17 In FIGURE 2-17, five hosts are connected to the library, requiring five terminators. Other Configurations In all three examples, basic configuration guidelines are followed. Using these guidelines, you can set up other multi-SCSI bus variations.

  • Page 56: Turning The Library On And Off

    If the gripper has a tape cartridge, use the Move Cartridge command to move the cartridge to a storage bin or load port. 3. Set the AC power switch to the O (off) position. Verify that the control panel turns off. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 57: Configuring And Testing The Library

    Configuring and Testing the Library When you finish installing the library, you should make any desired changes to the configuration of the library and then calibrate the library and test its functionality. A sample configuration of the library is shown in TABLE 2-2 Sample Library Configuration TABLE 2-2...
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  • Page 59: Basic Operations

    C H A P T E R Basic Operations This chapter describes the following basic library operating procedures: Using the control panel Control panel components—page 38 Control panel navigation—page 40 Library status information—page 41 Performing manual operations Inserting tape cartridges—page 45 Opening the library doors—page 47 Manually ejecting a tape cartridge—page 47 These procedures can be performed by any user without the need for a password.

  • Page 60: Using The Control Panel

    The control panel consists of the following three components: Vertical bar (left column) Horizontal bar (top row) Main display area These components are identified in as well as in the sections that follow. FIGURE 3-1 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 61: Vertical Bar

    Vertical Bar The vertical bar consists of the following items: Company logo—If you touch this area, an “About Sun” screen appears. System state display—Shows the current state of the library system and displays important messages relating to library operation. Standby button—Switches the library between on-line and off-line mode. To select a default mode for startup, see “Configuring Library Options”...

  • Page 62: Horizontal Bar

    You can select a screen directly by touching the appropriate button or by using the Back and Forward buttons to move through previous screens in the order they were selected. Use the Home button to go back to the main menu screen. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 63: Library Status Information

    Library Status Information You can obtain library status from the Overview and Tapes tabbed screens. Overview Screen The Overview screen displays a snapshot of the tape drive, robot activity, and load pack inventory ( FIGURE 3-2 Drive Cartridge Number Present Drives Bar Code Drive...

  • Page 64: Figure 3-3 Overview Screen With Expanded Tape Drive Status

    Load Pack Status The Load Pack area identifies tape cartridges currently stored in the load pack. Use the arrow button to view contents of load pack bins not currently displayed. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 65: Tapes Screen

    Tapes Screen The Tapes screen contains the contents of all library elements ( FIGURE 3-4 Back Forward Home Overview Dataset Tapes Operator Service System Drives Storage Load Pack Transport Off-line Standby empty ANF 099 ANF 146 empty Load Port Load Port empty ANF 100 ANF 147...

  • Page 66: Performing Manual Operations

    1. With the library turned on and the control panel indicating “System Off-line,” press the Standby button on the control panel. 2. Verify that”System On-line” appears in the control panel system state display. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 67: To Place The Library Off-Line

    To Place the Library Off-line 1. With the library turned on and the control panel indicating “System On-line,” press the Standby button on the control panel. 2. Verify that”System Off-line” appears in the control panel system state display. To Turn the Library Off 1.

  • Page 68: Figure 3-5 Inserting A Tape Cartridge

    6. Repeat Steps 1–5 to insert other tape cartridges. Note – To remove tape cartridges using the load port, refer to “Moving Cartridges” on page 57. Bar code label Tape cartridge TH00015a Load port Inserting a Tape Cartridge FIGURE 3-5 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 69: To Open The Library Doors

    To Open the Library Doors Open the front doors to access a tape drive, to access the load and bulk packs, or to load the library with tape cartridges. 1. If the door is locked, insert the key into the front door lock and turn it counterclockwise.

  • Page 70: Figure 3-6 Removing The Load And Bulk Packs

    Step 4. Otherwise, continue to Step 7. 7. Pull the tape cartridge completely out of the drive. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 71: Figure 3-7 Dlt7000 Front Bezel

    8. Reinstall the load and bulk packs by reversing the removal procedure in Step 2. Be sure to line up the guides on the top and bottom of the load packs with the mounting blocks on the frame. 9. Close and lock the library doors. Insert/release handle (Shown in up position)
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  • Page 73: Operator Commands

    Unloading the load port—page 62 Note – This chapter assumes that you are familiar with the basic operation of the StorEdge L1000 control panel. To learn about control panel components and navigation, see “Using the Control Panel” on page 38.

  • Page 74: Figure 4-1 Enter Password Screen

    Service Operator System Control Config. Off-line Standby Load Port Move Calibrate Configure Unload Cartridges Library Drives Drive Load Pack Exercise Unload Inventory Configure Library Imp/Exp Tapes Library Stop Operator Screen FIGURE 4-2 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 75: Configuring The Library

    Configuring the Library The Configure Library command enables you to assign the following: Library model number Number of storage bins Number of drives Library SCSI ID Tape drive SCSI ID To Configure Library Attributes 1. In the Operator screen, press the Configure Library button. The Configure: Library screen appears ( FIGURE 4-3 •...

  • Page 76: Scsi Id Assignment Guidelines

    When selecting SCSI IDs, remember that SCSI devices on each bus must have a unique number from 0 to 15. SCSI devices include the library robotics, the host computer, the library tape drives, and internal and external hard disk drives. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 77: Configuring Library Options

    Configuring Library Options The Configure Options command enables you to set the following: Library power-up state—Determines whether the library is on-line or off-line when powered up. Auto clean—Enables the library to perform drive cleaning tasks automatically as needed. Retries—Causes the library to automatically retry a failed command before issuing an error message.

  • Page 78: To Configure Library Options

    New Value field. 4. Press the Execute button to add this new value to the library configuration. 5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 to make other configuration changes. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 79: Moving Cartridges

    Moving Cartridges The Move command enables you to move tape cartridges from one library element to another. Library elements consist of storage bins, a tape drives, the load port, or the gripper. Note – To move a cartridge from a tape drive, you must first issue an Unload Drive command as explained in “Unloading a Drive”...

  • Page 80: Performing An Inventory

    Press the Inventory Tapes button in the Operator screen. A “Command In Progress” screen appears. The inventory process continues until all storage elements have been checked or you stop the process by pressing the Abort button in the screen. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 81: Calibrating The Library

    Calibrating the Library The Calibrate Library command checks the horizontal and vertical graduations used by the library to position the gripper for picking and placing operations. Once calibrated, the library can determine the exact position of any library element. Note – The library should be calibrated during initial installation and after any maintenance procedure.

  • Page 82: Exercising The Library

    Abort button. Note – The exercise process is also stopped if an error is detected. In this case, an error message appears in the control panel screen. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 83: Unloading A Drive

    Unloading a Drive The Unload Drive command prepares a tape cartridge to be ejected from a drive by disengaging the tape from the read/write heads and rewinding it. After unloading the drive, you can eject and remove the tape cartridge using the Move Cartridges command.

  • Page 84: Unloading The Load Port

    To Unload the Load Port Press the Unload Imp/Exp button in the Operator page. A “Command In Progress” screen appears. The Unload command continues until completed unless you press the Abort button on the screen. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 85: Service Commands

    Changing passwords—page 71 Note – This chapter assumes that you are familiar with the basic operation of the StorEdge L1000 control panel. To learn about control panel components and navigation, see “Using the Control Panel” on page 38. Accessing the Service Screen The Service screen is restricted to individuals with service access privileges.

  • Page 86: Figure 5-1 Enter Password Screen

    Off-line Standby Initialize SysTest SysTest Statistics Nonvol Library Library Statistics Results Load Port Load Pack Initialize Operate Auto Actuator Nonvol Axes Clean Config. Service Change Stop Calibrate Password Service Screen FIGURE 5-2 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 87: Generating Reports

    Generating Reports The Service screen enables you to generate on-screen reports about the following: Statistics regarding library operation Actuator positions and status System test results Auto Clean status and tracking information To generate any of these reports, press the appropriate button in the Report area of the Service screen.

  • Page 88: Figure 5-4 Actuator Report Screen

    0.000 Longest Move Time (Sec): 0.000 Bad Barcode Reading Count: Place to Drive Count: 2221 Place to Bin Count: 14202 Stop Place to Load Port Count: System Test Report Screen FIGURE 5-5 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 89: Figure 5-6 Auto Clean Report

    shows a sample Auto Clean report (obtained by pressing the Auto Clean FIGURE 5-6 button). Note – This button does not turn Auto Clean on or off . To change the current Auto Clean setting, see “Configuring Library Options” on page 55. Back Forward Home...

  • Page 90: Testing The Library

    To test storage bins only, press the Swap Bins button. To test drives only, press the Swap Drives button. To test both bins and drives, press both the Swap Bins and Swap Drives buttons. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...
  • Page 91 3. Select all desired test options. a. To swap cartridges at random, press the Random button. (If you do not press this button, cartridges will be swapped sequentially from the first bin or drive.) b. To have the library read the barcode as it swaps each cartridge, press the Use Barcode button.

  • Page 92: Initializing Nonvolatile Information

    This will reset the library configuration. Continue? Results Load Port Load Port Load Pack Initialize Operate Auto Actuator Nonvol Axes Clean Config. Continue Cancel Change Stop Password Confirmation Screen FIGURE 5-8 2. Press Continue to execute the command. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 93: Changing Passwords

    Changing Passwords This command enables you to change the operator or service password. Valid passwords consist of four to eight numeric characters entered using the keypad. To Change a Password 1. Press the Change Password button in the Service screen. The Change Password screen appears ( FIGURE 5-9 Back...
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  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    Several of these problems produce error messages on the control panel called sense data values. Sense data value messages consist of a number and a description of the error. For a complete list of sense data values, refer to the Sun StorEdge L1000 Service Manual.

  • Page 96: Start-Up Problems

    The library starts up in Press the Standby button. Verify the library switches to standby mode. on-line. You can use the control panel to select either on- line or standby mode at power-up. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 97: Control Panel Problems

    SK, ASC, and ASCQ numeric values. Then, press Okay to clear the message. For instructions about resolving the error, refer to the Sun StorEdge L1000 Service Manual. Robotics Problems describes the corrective action for problems with library robotics.

  • Page 98: Operating Problems

    If it is, be sure it is properly seated. (For a tape drive, be sure the cartridge is completely unloaded.) Then retry the command. If the error persists, contact a field service engineer. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 99: Tape Drive Problems

    Operating Problems (Continued) TABLE 6-4 Problem Corrective Action A move command failed. Check the source and destination elements. The source element should hold the cartridge to be moved; the destination element should be empty. Be sure the gripper is empty and all actuators are free of obstruction. Also, be sure the library is on-line and the Stop button is released.
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  • Page 101: Specifications

    A P P E N D I X Specifications This appendix lists the characteristics and specifications of the Sun StorEdge L1000 library. Physical Characteristics Physical Characteristics TABLE A-1 Unit Dimensions Width 17.3 in. (43.8 cm) Depth 28.5 in. (72.1 cm) Footprint 3.4 ft.

  • Page 102: Performance Characteristics

    5% to 95%, non-condensing Altitude Operating Sea level to 10,000 ft (3,000 m) Shipping and Storage Sea level to 12,000 ft (3,650 m) Heat Dissipation Operating 830 BTU/hr (207 kCal/hr or 245W) Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...
  • Page 103 Environmental Specifications (Continued) TABLE A-3 Electromagnetic/Electrostatic Susceptibility Direct ESD Contact Discharge @ 4.0 kV Air Discharge @ 8.0 kV Indirect ESD Contact Discharge @ 4.0 kV Radiated Fields per Unmodulated 27 MHz to 500 MHz @ 3V/m IEC-801-3 Fast Transients (EFT Data Cables @ 0.5 kV or Burst) per...
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  • Page 105: Relocating The Library

    A P P E N D I X Relocating the Library This appendix explains how to relocate the Sun StorEdge L1000 library. It includes instructions for both the stand-alone and rackmount units. As used in this appendix, the term relocate means either to ship the library or simply to move it to a nearby location (for example, from one area in a building to another).

  • Page 106: Checking The New Installation Site

    Repeat Steps 2c and 2d to remove the other pack. 3. Remove all tape cartridges from the library and pack them for shipment. 4. Turn off the library. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 107: To Install Internal Packing Materials

    To Install Internal Packing Materials 1. If the gripper is not facing the front doors, reorient the extension axis. To do this, gently pull back on the gripper to unlock the extension axis and then rotate the extension axis in a clockwise direction until it locks into position facing the front doors.

  • Page 108: Figure B-2 Snapping The Restraint Into Place

    If the tab is not completely flush with the frame, you will not be able to install the load and bulk packs. Shipping restraint TH00049a Snapping the Restraint Into Place FIGURE B-2 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 109: To Secure The Load And Bulk Packs

    To Secure the Load and Bulk Packs 1. Install the load and bulk packs in the library. a. Line up a pack with mounting blocks on the top and bottom of the library frame. b. Slide the pack onto the mounting blocks until the top and bottom latches snap into place.

  • Page 110: To Disconnect Library Cables

    Leave SCSI jumper cables and terminators connected to the back panel. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the outlet and the back panel of the library. 3. Pack all cables in the accessories tray. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 111: To Remove The Library From The Rack

    To Remove the Library from the Rack If you plan to ship the rackmount library or move it to a new rack, follow the steps in this section. Note – If you are planning to move the rack and library together (for example, to a different location within the same facility), skip this section and the sections on shipping and receiving the library and continue with “Moving the Library to the New Location”...

  • Page 112: Shipping The Library

    For the stand-alone model, roll the library up the ramp and into the bag on the pallet ( FIGURE B-5 Shipping bag Pallet Fastener strips Ramp TH00041a Rolling the Stand-Alone Library Onto the Pallet FIGURE B-5 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 113: Figure B-6 Placing The Rackmount Library On The Pallet

    For the rackmount library, remove it from the slide assembly and lower it onto the bag on the pallet ( FIGURE B-6 Rackmount library Shipping bag Foam supports Pallet TH00046a Placing the Rackmount Library on the Pallet FIGURE B-6 3. Seal the bag with tape. 4.

  • Page 114: Figure B-8 Packing The Standalone Library

    FIGURE B-8 FIGURE B-9 mountable configuration. Note the additional foam pieces that secure the slide assembly. Accessories tray Ramp Foam supports Library Clips Ramp side TH00039a Packing the Stand-Alone Library FIGURE B-8 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 115: Figure B-9 Packing The Rackmount Library

    Accessories Tray Slide Assembly Foam Supports Library Clips TH00040a Packing the Rackmount Library FIGURE B-9 7. Place the ramp (stand-alone) or the slide assembly (rackmount) and the accessories tray into the box on top of the library. 8. Close the carton and seal the flaps with shipping tape. 9.

  • Page 116: To Receive The Library

    30" (76 cm) 18" (46 cm) TH00024a Unloading Space Requirements (Stand-Alone Library) FIGURE B-10 3. Inspect the crating material for damage that may have occurred during shipment. Report any damage to the shipper immediately. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 117: To Uncrate The Library

    To Uncrate the Library 1. Open the top of the shipping carton by carefully cutting the packaging tape. The following items are stacked on top of the library: Accessories tray Ramp (stand-alone library) or slide assembly (rackmount library) 2. Remove these items from on top of the library and set them aside. 3.

  • Page 118: Moving The Library To The New Location

    Be sure to clear a path to the installation site, unlock doors, place mats down over carpeted areas, and so on. For more information, refer to “Site Requirements” on page 12. 3. Carefully roll the library on its casters to the installation site. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

  • Page 119: To Move The Rackmount Unit

    To Move the Rackmount Unit The rackmount unit may be moved with or without the existing rack. To Move the Library and Rack Together 1. Make sure all tape cartridges have been removed from the library and all internal packing materials are in place. For more information, see “Preparing the Library for Relocation”...

  • Page 120: Preparing The Library For Operation

    1. Press the latch at the top of either pack. 2. Grasp the handle and gently pull the pack while pressing the latch at the bottom of the pack. 3. Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 to remove the other pack. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...
  • Page 121 To Remove the Extension Axis Packing Materials Note – The shipping restraint that protects the extension axis assembly is hooked to the bottom drive shelf and fits over the supports for the load and bulk packs. 1. Grasp the front edge of the shipping restraint and carefully push inward at both corners while lifting it up at an angle.
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  • Page 123 The software measurements and configuration required for successful operation of the library. control panel The small touch screen on the front of the StorEdge L1000 library that consists of various graphical user interface (GUI) menus for configuration, testing, and diagnostics.
  • Page 124 The state where the library is not available for communication with the host but is ready for communication through the diagnostic port. Also called off- line mode. tape drive A mechanism that reads data from, and writes data to, a tape cartridge. Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...
  • Page 125 Index swap drives, 68 systest library, 68 actuator driver card, 9 unload drive, 61 actuator report, 66 unload imp/exp, 62 ATL 4/52 emulation, 35, 55 use barcode, 69 auto clean, 35, 55 auto clean report, 67 auto inventory, 35, 55 autoload, 35, 55 calibrating the library, 59 capacity, library storage, 1...
  • Page 126 43, 55, 58 packing materials, 85 to 86, 88, 98, 99 password, 51, 63, 71 key, 98 power connector, 14 power rating, 14 power-up state, 35 library opening and closing, 28, 47, 98 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...
  • Page 127 1, 35 statistics, 65 system test, 66 storage capacity, library, 1 requirements, installation, 15 Sun StorEdge L1000 Service Manual, 73 retries option, 35, 55 support screw, 17, 20 robotics, 5 system test, 68 to 69 robotics communication ports, 9...
  • Page 128 61 library, 94 load port, 62 use barcode button, 69 write-enabling a tape cartridge, 27 write-protecting a tape cartridge, 27 Sun StorEdge L1000 User’s Guide • May 1998...

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