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4MM Tape Library Subsystem
Device Serial Number: _______________________________________
Call 1-800-888-2700 to register your system for warranty service.
ITL2225/3225
USER GUIDE
84-9802-3548-9
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  • Page 1 ITL2225/3225 4MM Tape Library Subsystem USER GUIDE 84-9802-3548-9 VPN 309267901 REISSUE ! Device Serial Number: _______________________________________ Call 1-800-888-2700 to register your system for warranty service. Imation Corporation 1 Imation Place Oakdale, MN 55128-3414...
  • Page 2 No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without prior written consent of Imation Enterprises Corporation. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Imation Enterprises Corporation.
  • Page 3 2-1 thru 2-2 3-1 thru 3-22 4-1 thru 4-44 5-1 thru 5-2 6-1 thru 6-2 7-1 thru 7-4 8-1 thru 8-6 9-1 thru 9-30 A-1 thru A-4 B-1 thru B-2 C-1 thru C-4 I-1 thru I-8 Imation Enterprises Corporation REISSUE 1 84-9802-3548-9...
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  • Page 5 SUN, SunOS, SPARCstation and all other Sun products mentioned in this publication are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Imation is a registered trademark of Imation Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks and registered trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 6 ITL2225/3225 Tape Library Subsystem User Guide Related Publications The following publications may be useful companions to this document: ITL2225/3225 4MM Tape Library System Interface Specification 84-9802-3550-5 ITL2225/3225 4MM Tape Library System Maintenance Manual 84-9802-3549-7 Sony SDT-7000 DDS2 OEM Users Manual Sony SDT-9000 DDS3 OEM Users Manual See Appendix B for additional information on the 4MM DDS-2 and DDS-3 Tape Drive.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    3.1.4 Temperature ........................3-2 3.1.5 Avoid Spray Cleaners ......................3-2 3.1.6 Power Requirements ......................3-2 3.2 Grounding Requirements .....................3-3 3.3 Unpacking the ITL2225/3225 from the Package ............3-3 3.4 Removing the ITL2225/3225 Tape Library Subsystem..........3-3 3.5 SCSI Setup and Addresses..................3-6 3.6 RS232 Communication Verification................3-6 3.7 RS232 Rear Panel DB9 Connector ................3-8...
  • Page 8 7.3.1 Cleaning Interval: ......................... 7-2 7.3.2 Discard Cleaning Tapes after they have Expired..............7-2 7.3.3 Never use Wet Cleaning...................... 7-2 7.3.4 Cleaning Notification posted from the ITL2225/3225 ............7-2 7.3.5 Automated Drive Cleaning Procedure ................. 7-3 8. TAPE MANAGEMENT CONFIGURATION CONSIDERATIONS ......8-1 8.1 Cassette Stacker Loader (CSL) Emulation..............8-1...
  • Page 9 9.75 PWR on TST ERR 1 CNTRL PCA Failed..............9-22 9.76 Pusher A MTR/SW Fail/Cont?..................9-22 9.77 PWR on TST ERR 2 Grabber Failed................9-23 9.78 PWR on TST ERR 7 Index not Found..............9-23 9.79 PWR on TST ERR 8 CRSL MTR Failed..............9-23 Imation Enterprises Corporation REISSUE 1 84-9802-3548-9...
  • Page 10 ITL2225/3225 Tape Library Subsystem User Guide 9.80 PWR on TST ERR 9 Cart SNSR Failed ..............9-23 9.81 Reading Label......................9-24 9.82 Release of Drive Failed ....................9-24 9.83 Reserve of Drive Failed....................9-24 9.84 System has EXP Door Locked .................9-25 9.85 System has Top Cover Locked ................9-25 9.86 System Status OK....................9-25...
  • Page 11 FIGURE 3-7 ITL2225/3225 UNIT: FRONT VIEW ..............3-13 FIGURE 3-8 ITL2225/3225 UNIT: REAR VIEW ..............3-13 FIGURE 4-1 ITL2225/3225 CONTROL PANEL ...............4-1 FIGURE 4-2 ITL2225/3225 FRONT PANEL SWITCHES BUTTONS AND FUNCTIONS ..4-4 FIGURE 4-3 ITL2225/3225 MENUS ..................4-5 FIGURE 4-4 ITL2225/3225 EXPRESS DOOR IS OPENED ..........4-36 FIGURE 4-5 EXPRESS DOOR TAPE CARTRIDGE ORIENTATION ........4-37...
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  • Page 13: Introduction

    The ITL2225 contains industry standard 4mm DDS-2 tape drives capable of storing up to 8 gigabytes of data on a single tape. With compression the ITL2225 can store up to 200 gigabytes of user data. The ITL3225 contains industry standard 4mm DDS-3 drives with a maximum capacity of 24 gigabytes per tape.

  • Page 14: 4Mm Tape Cartridge Drive

    4MM Tape Cartridge Drive The ITL2225 TLS (Tape Library Subsystem) two DDS-2 tape drives and the ITL2225 TLS two DDS-3 tape drives used for storing and retrieving user data. The tape drive used in the ITL2225/3225 consists of a 4MM tape transport mechanism, recording channel, servo, formatter, controller and interface electronics.

  • Page 15: Figure 1-2 4Mm Tape Drives

    1 Introduction DRIVE B DRIVE A C35402 Figure 1-2 4MM Tape Drives Imation Enterprises Corporation REISSUE 1 84-9802-3548-9...
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  • Page 17: Specifications

    SCSI target IDs 0 to 6 Data Transfer Rate 3.0 Mbytes/Second SCSI asynchronous for Autoloader interface See Appendix B for tape drive rates. Enclosure Dimensions ITL2225/3225 Tape Subsystem: • Width - 8.5" • Height - 5.25" • Depth - 21.5"...
  • Page 18 2 ITL2225/3225 Tape Library Subsystem User Guide Reliability MTBF (Non-drive electrical) 175,000 hrs MCBF (All Robotics) 1,000,000 cycles MTTR 30 minutes Drive Specificaton 200,000 hrs MTBF 20 % or 3 hours tape pulling per day Duty Cycle Data reliability 1.0 X10...

  • Page 19: Installation

    3.1.2 Position Position the ITL2225/3225 on a level, secure bench or table away from any doors, windows, or air vents. Debris and moisture can work their way into the machine’s sensitive components undetected. Sudden increases of debris or moisture can cause permanent damage and potential loss of data.

  • Page 20: Temperature

    To avoid temperature problems observe the following guidelines: • Locate the ITL2225/3225 away from doors, windows and air vents. • Keep the ITL2225/3225 away from areas with heavy air flow such as floor and ceiling vents. • Do not place any electronic equipment on top of the ITL2225/3225. Excessive heat can be generated by electronic equipment in close proximity to the ITL2225/3225 and may cause unexpected failures.

  • Page 21: Unpacking The Itl2225/3225 From The Package

    Refer to Figure 3-1. Use this procedure only when ac power is removed from the unit, such as when unpacking the ITL2225/3225 or in the event of a power failure. The top cover is normally unlatched using the Front Panel controls.

  • Page 22: Figure 3-1 Opening Top Cover

    3 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide C35403 Figure 3-1 Opening Top Cover Remove the foam sheet packing material from the top of the carousel. Lift the carousel from the unit as shown in Figure 3-2. Remove the shipping tape or shipping sleeve from the grabber assembly as shown in Figure 3-3.

  • Page 23: Figure 3-2 Removing Carousel

    3 Installation C35404 Figure 3-2 Removing Carousel PACKING MATERIAL C35405 Figure 3-3 Grabber Assembly Packing Material Removal Imation Enterprises Corporation REISSUE 1 84-9802-3548-9...

  • Page 24: Scsi Setup And Addresses

    The SCSI target addresses are set using the Front Panel switches. See section on Configuring User Options If the ITL2225/3225 is one of the devices on the SCSI bus, the active terminator must be placed on one of the SCSI ports. If the RS232 port is being used to control the robotics, an RS232 cable will also be attached.
  • Page 25 3 Installation If the procedures described in Appendix A do not work, there is possibly a cable problem. The cable that can be ordered for the ITL2225/3225 consists of a straight-through RS232 cable with a null modem adapter. Imation Enterprises Corporation...

  • Page 26: Rs232 Rear Panel Db9 Connector

    The SCSI cable connects to the ITL2225/3225 with a low density shielded Centronics type 2 device cable. The Centronics type connector is needed on the end connecting to the ITL2225/3225, but the connector on the CPU end can have a variety of connector types depending on the system.

  • Page 27: Rs232 Cabling

    Connect the RS232 serial cable between the workstation port and the ITL2225/3225 serial port on the rear panel of the ITL2225/3225. The location of the female RS232 port is shown in Figure 3-4.

  • Page 28: Loading And Mounting The Carousel

    • Close the clear top cover. Loading and Mounting the Carousel To load the ITL2225/3225 with 4MM tape cartridges using the Express Door, refer to Section 4.2.2, Express Door Operation. Tape cartridges may be loaded into the carousel either manually, by removing the carousel, or through the Express Door.

  • Page 29: Figure 3-5 Carousel Tape Cartridge Loading

    Figure 3-5 Carousel Tape Cartridge Loading Mount the carousel by setting it down onto the ITL2225/3225 spindle hub. There is no requirement for proper position alignment of the carousel onto the spindle hub the ITL2225/3225 autoloader will automatically locate carousel slot location number 1.

  • Page 30: Serial Number Of The Itl2225/3225

    NOTE: If you require assistance in installing or maintaining your ITL2225/3225 unit, you will need to supply the unit Serial Number to the technical contact. This number is located on the backplane of the unit in both bar coded and human readable form. The number is 12 digits.

  • Page 31: Figure 3-7 Itl2225/3225 Unit: Front View

    3 Installation REAR C35399 Figure 3-7 ITL2225/3225 Unit: Front View SCSI CONNECTORS RS232 SERIAL CONNECTOR NUMBER PLATE C35409 Figure 3-8 ITL2225/3225 Unit: Rear View Imation Enterprises Corporation REISSUE 1 3-13 84-9802-3548-9...

  • Page 32: Configuring User Options

    The SCSI ID for Drive A is set to 0, the SCSI ID for Drive B is set to 1, and the SCSI ID for the ITL2225/3225 autoloader is set to 2. To ensure proper operation for a specific site, check the SCSI ID settings and terminator location and set the proper addresses on the ITL2225/3225 for that site.
  • Page 33 Pressing ENT/LID will inititate SET ALL SCSI ADDRESSES and will display the following message: XXXXXXXXX SCSI ADDRESS Where XXXXXXXXX is the device DRIVE A, DRIVE B or DATAWHEEL (initially DRIVE A). And where Y is the SCSI address. Pressing ENT/LID will Imation Enterprises Corporation REISSUE 1 3-15 84-9802-3548-9...

  • Page 34: Configuring Internal Drives

    RAM test is run. 3.9.2.1 CHANGING THE ITL2225/3225 CONFIGURATION: It is recommended that any and all ITL2225/3225 configuration be done prior to any system activity with the ITL2225/3225. Because changing the configuration 3-16 REISSUE 1...
  • Page 35 3 Installation setting on the drives changes their functionality to all systems, it is best to have this defined and completed prior to any communication with the ITL2225/3225. Enough system environment knowledge must be known to allow cross reference into drive configuration option in table 3-1 for accurate configuration setting.
  • Page 36 The following items describe the specific functions of the ITL2225/3225 components. • Each drive is configured at the end of the ITL2225/3225 TLU power on initialization sequence. The configuration setting is restored before the TLU is considered READY. While configuring the drives during intialization the Front Panel displays the configuration setting for three seconds after the word INITIALIZING.
  • Page 37 (see Section 9, Front Panel Messages). • Use RAM TEST & SET DEFAULTS to restore the ITL2225/3225 to the default setting. • Drives will not be configured if power up fails for any TLU/Carousel reason.

  • Page 38: Media Considerations

    3 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide DDS-2 Density code support. • 4-byte boundary disconnects only. • Return BUSY status instead of NOT READY CC for media access commands • during an immediate command. Perform READ POSITION command and return the value of zero during •...
  • Page 39 • Ensure all labels are contained within the recessed area. Never allow labels to extend beyond the edges of the cartridge or outside the recessed area on the sides. This is important for smooth and reliable cartridge loading and unloading. Imation Enterprises Corporation REISSUE 1 3-21 84-9802-3548-9...
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  • Page 41: Operation

    Control Panel Switches and Indicators The ITL2225/3225 operator control panel has six switches and an ALPHANUMERIC display. The ALPHANUMERIC display is common to both tape drives and the ITL2225/3225 autoloader. The control panel switches are shown in Figure 4-1. C35471...

  • Page 42: Switch Functions

    Refer to Section 9, Front Panel Messages, to determine the problem and user action. 4.1.2 Switch Functions Figure 4-2 defines the function of ITL2225/3225 Front Panel switches. 4.1.2.1 M MENU Increments the MAIN MENU to the next category of operation.
  • Page 43 ENT/LID terminates a selection process. Press ENT/LID to select a M MENU category, submenu or a submenu variable. A ? flashes in the display when the firmware will accept the ENT/LID push button switch. ? = Enter switch is active. Imation Enterprises Corporation 309267901...

  • Page 44: Figure 4-2 Itl2225/3225 Front Panel Switches Buttons And Functions

    4 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide INCR DOOR M MENU DECR ENT/LID S MENU INCR >> Increment or toggle the current menu variable. DOOR >> Opens the Express Door. M MENU >> Increments the Menu to the next category of operations.

  • Page 45: Menus

    ITL2225/3225 MENUS 4.1.3 Menus The following sections, describe the ITL2225/3225 menus, and are presented in the order that they occur when incrementing the M MENU and S MENU modes. At power up or reset the Front Panel will be in OPERATIONAL MODE. In OPERATIONAL MODE the display will show system status messages or the host can take over the display showing its own messages.
  • Page 46 4.1.3.2 OPERATIONAL MODE (MAIN MENU) In the operational mode the ITL2225/3225 is exclusively under the control of the host system. Status and error messages will be displayed if they exit. Slot numbers and barcode labels will be displayed if a drive is loaded.
  • Page 47 Interlock ON *? These additional buttons will be active: ACTIVE BUTTONS + INCR and - DECR Pressing either one of these push buttons will toggle between INTERLOCK ON (Top Cover locked) and INTERLOCK OFF (Top Cover opened). Imation Enterprises Corporation 309267901...
  • Page 48 A drive may be unlatched but still have a cartridge loaded in it’s throat. This function will unlatch the selected drive and leave the cartridge in the throat of the drive making it available to the ITL2225/3225 robotics.
  • Page 49 To initiate Auto Cleaning, do the following: Press ENT/LID to initiate. The Express Door automatically opens. Insert a cleaning cartridge in the Express Door and close it. Wait until the Express Door re-opens and the display shows the following message: Imation Enterprises Corporation 309267901...
  • Page 50 If the original slot is full or unknown, the cartridge(s) are returned to the next available slot in the carousel. This is used as a one touch option to return the ITL2225/3225 Tape Library Subsystem to an online, ready, and fully unloaded state.
  • Page 51 4.1.3.4.1 Robotics Operation (Submenu) The ROBOTICS OPERATION submenu is a display only function. It can be used when the ITL2225/3225 is in operational mode and performing robotics operations under host control. Examples of robotics messages are: ALIGNING SLOT xx to yyyyyy •...

  • Page 52: Device Setup Main Menu

    4 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide 4.1.3.5.3 Drive Type and Revision (Submenu) A: Sony FW:XXXXS B: Sony FW:XXXXS The drive vender type and firmware revision is displayed for each installed drive. An ‘S’ following the firmware revision level shows that each drive is capable of all necessary options.
  • Page 53 The ITL2225/3225 Maintenance Manual describes the following submenus in greater detail. NOTE: Exiting Menu mode after some Operator Initiated tests will cause the ITL2225/3225 to go through an Initialize cycle. 4.1.3.6.1 Run All Tests Except Ram Test (Submenu) Run All Tests Except RAM Test ? Pressing ENT/LID initiates Run All Tests.
  • Page 54 4 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide Carousel Motor/Sensor Test: Test the carousel motor and associated sensors. Express Door and Drive Load Test: Test the Express Door. A cartridge loads and unloads to each drive and the Express Door.
  • Page 55 Loop All Tests Except RAM Test ? Loop All Tests requires that an empty carousel be placed in the ITL2225/3225. Loop All Tests will execute a sequence of the following tests 25 times: Carousel Motor/Sensor Test: Test the carousel motor and associated sensors.
  • Page 56 4 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide 4.1.3.6.3 PCA Test (Submenu) PCA Test ? The Tape Library Controller PCA is functionally tested. When the test is complete the following display appears: PASSED! Press Enter to Re-Test ACTIVE BUTTONS M MENU Will exit to Service &...
  • Page 57 Place a cartridge in the Express Door and then close the Express Door. Continuing With Tests The tape loads into Drive A. Waiting For Ready Issuing Unload Continuing With Tests The tape loads into Drive B. Waiting For Ready Imation Enterprises Corporation 4-17 309267901...
  • Page 58 4 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide Issuing Unload Continuing With Tests Tape is loaded into the Express Door Passed! Press Enter To Re-test ACTIVE BUTTONS M MENU Will exit to Service & Diagnostics, cause a initialize cycle and go to DEVICE SETUP main menu category.
  • Page 59 Pressing ENT/LID initiates Bar Code Reader Test. The Express Door is opened. Place Cart in Door and Close Place a tape cartridge with a bar code label in the Express Door and close the Express Door. Reading Label Label = XXXXXX Imation Enterprises Corporation 4-19 309267901...
  • Page 60 4 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide Label = XXXXXX Passed/ Re-test? XXXXXX must match the bar code label on the tape cartridge. ACTIVE BUTTONS M MENU Will exit to Service & Diagnostics, cause a initialize cycle and go to DEVICE SETUP main menu category.
  • Page 61 Download TLU Code from Tape (Submenu) Download TLU Code From Tape ? Use this procedure to upgrade the ITL2225/3225 with a new revision of firmware. Refer to Section 7.1, ITL2225/3225 Maintenance Manual, ITL2225/3225 FIRMWARE UPDATING WITH DOWNLOAD CODE TAPE, for detailed instructions on continuing the download.
  • Page 62 4 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide When initiated Download Code from Tape cycles a code upgrade tape between the Express Door and the drive(s), allowing automatic drive upgrade. A message is displayed asking the operator to insert the code upgrade tape into the Express Door that was opened automatically.
  • Page 63 4 Operation Refer to the ITL2225/3225 Maintenance Manual, “Tape Drive Firmware NOTE: Updating” section for specific details about this procedure and which code tape should be used. 4.1.3.10 Disable Motors (Submenu) Disable Motors Pressing ENT/LID initiates Disable Motors. All motors and solenoids will be disabled allowing extended manual service operations.
  • Page 64 4 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide 4.1.4.1 Set Bar Code On Initialize (Submenu) Set Bar Code on Initialize ? Bar Code on Initialize provides: • An automatic Bar Code Label inventory upon power up, SCSI Bus reset or by closing the Top Cover.
  • Page 65 This feature as only available on machines with Bar Code readers installed. With the Audio Alert enabled the ITL2225/3225 will beep on any catastrophic failure. The error message will also flash on the front panel as the machine beeps. These indicate that the ITL2225/3225 has failed with an unexpected condition and requires immediate attention.
  • Page 66 4 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide Pressing ENT/LID will accept the currently displayed setting and return to OPERATIONAL mode. 4.1.4.4 Set Device Addresses (Submenu) Set All SCSI Addresses This option allows all three SCSI addresses to be changed including the ITL2225/3225 TLU and all installed drives.
  • Page 67 Changing the ITL2225/3225 emulation mode will change the identification across the SCSI interface allowing for both ITL2225/3225 and 9704 responses. For normal ITL2225/3225 operation the emulation mode should be set to NONE. For older system environments familiar with 9704 products set the emulation to 9704 allowing downward compatability of the robotics contoller.
  • Page 68 The ITL2225/3225 unit automatically controls the DAT drive configuration switches which specify drive connectivity and functionality to the host and host software. The ITL2225/3225 unit housing does not need to be removed to change the drive configuration. If the system environment is not known the system administator or support personnel must be contacted.
  • Page 69 Refer to section 8.2 for additional information on configuring for Single Drive mode. Single drive mode is required for ITL2225/3225 machines that have only 1 drive installed. This prevents any requests for cartridges to be loaded into an uninstalled drive accidentaly. The host system is also informed that the second drive is not installed and accessable.
  • Page 70 When all tapes are used the stacker operation will stop. Reset the stacker operation by pressing the M MENU button. The ITL2225/3225 tape library will wait for both drives to unload before replacing them in the carousel.
  • Page 71 Set CSL Cleaning Slot 25 (Submenu) SET CSL CLEANING SLOT 25 Enabling Slot 25 Cleaning will always cause the ITL2225/3225 subsystem to clean the drives before starting the Stacker function. NOTE: This is only valid when stacker CSL mode is active.

  • Page 72: Resets And Shortcuts

    Resets and Shortcuts Occasionally during and after field service, or after a system failure, the ITL2225/3225 unit needs to be reset to a known working state. Resets occur in two separate levels: Non-Corrupting and Catastrophic RAM TEST. These can be initiated easily from the front panel and can be executed at absolutely any time, without having to power cycle or navigate through menus.

  • Page 73: User Operations

    This reset is also known as RAM TEST and is found in the SERVICE & DIAGNOSTICS menu. It returns the ITL2225/3225 unit to a state as if new code was loaded, or as if the machine was received as new.

  • Page 74: Express Door Operation

    The Express Door when opened prohibits further ITL2225/3225 autoloader operation until closed. 4.2.2.2 LOADING A TAPE CARTRIDGE To load a cartridge without removing the carousel from the ITL2225/3225 you must: Press the DOOR switch to open the Express Door. The message EXPRESS DOOR IS OPEN appears.
  • Page 75 SCSI interface to unload or eject the tape cartridge from the Express Door into the specified drive or carousel slot location. Use the Front Panel controls (see Section 4.2.6, Manually Unloading Cartridge From Drive). Imation Enterprises Corporation 4-35 309267901...

  • Page 76: Figure 4-4 Itl2225/3225 Express Door Is Opened

    4 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide C35416 Figure 4-4 ITL2225/3225 Express Door is Opened 4-36 Imation Enterprises Corporation 309267901...

  • Page 77: Figure 4-5 Express Door Tape Cartridge Orientation

    4 Operation WRITE PROTECT BEVELED EDGE CARTRIDGE ALIGNMENT INTERLOCK C35417 Figure 4-5 Express Door Tape Cartridge Orientation Imation Enterprises Corporation 4-37 309267901...

  • Page 78: Figure 4-6 Express Door With Cartridge Correctly Inserted

    4 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide C35418 Figure 4-6 Express Door with Cartridge Correctly Inserted 4-38 Imation Enterprises Corporation 309267901...

  • Page 79: Operator Panel Initiated Tests

    • A scratch tape cartridge is available for use with some of the diagnostic tests. • A SCSI active terminator is installed at all times. If the ITL2225/3225 unit is not connected to a host system, place a terminator on one of the two SCSI plugs located on the backplane of the unit.

  • Page 80: Manually Loading A Cartridge To A Drive

    4.2.4 Manually Loading a Cartridge to a Drive A tape cartridge may be manually loaded, using the ITL2225/3225 from the Express Door into a tape drive. This procedure can be used to load distribution tapes, IPL or BOOT tapes, cleaning tapes, or any other tapes that need to be loaded without using operating system software to control the operation.

  • Page 81: Manually Unlatching A Cartridge From A Drive

    CAUTION: Before entering this function, be sure that there is no other SCSI activity on the bus. Since this function can cause the ITL2225/3225 or host to hang, it is best to disconnect the ITL2225/3225. To issue an UNLOAD command to a drive, do the following: Press the M MENU button until MANUAL OPERATIONS appears on the display.

  • Page 82: Manually Unloading A Cartridge From A Drive

    4 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide Press the S MENU button until UNLATCH DRIVE appears in the display. Press ENT/LID. Press the + INCR or - DECR switch to select DRV A or DRV B. Press ENT/LID to initiate the operation.
  • Page 83 4 Operation When the operation is complete, the message Cartridge In Espress Door displays. Press the DOOR button to open the Express Door. Imation Enterprises Corporation 4-43 309267901...
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  • Page 85: Serial Interface Command Set

    5 Serial Interface Commands SERIAL INTERFACE COMMAND SET The ITL2225/3225 protocol set is based on the Summus (IGM) interface. The ITL2225/3225 has enhanced this interface to support the Express Door, field maintenance operations, and manufacturing operations. The protocol set is defined by the ITL2225/3225 4MM Tape Library Systems Interface Specifications Manual.
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  • Page 87: Scsi Interface Commands

    SCSI INTERFACE COMMANDS The ITL2225/3225 autoloader responds as a media changer device to the SCSI host adapter. The ITL2225/3225 uses the SCSI command set as defined by the ITL2225/3225 4MM Tape Library System Interface Specification Manual. This manual should be referenced for specific information on the SCSI bus command set.
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  • Page 89: Maintenance Diagnostics

    Any errors detected by the ITL2225/3225 controller will be displayed on the Front Panel. Refer to Section 9, Front Panel Messages, if an error message is shown in the alphanumeric display.

  • Page 90: Cleaning Interval

    The ITL2225/3225 should also be cleaned after 24-40 hours of continuous reading or writing. • Execute the cleaning procedure before using the ITL2225/3225 for another backup or restore operation. This will improve the life of the ITL2225/3225 and improve reliability of backup and recovery jobs. 7.3.2 Discard Cleaning Tapes after they have Expired.

  • Page 91: Automated Drive Cleaning Procedure

    Express Door. Wait for the Express Door to open. The message CLEANING DONE, REMOVE TAPE appears. Remove the tape and close the Express Door. This completes the automated drive cleaning procedure. Imation Enterprises Corporation REISSUE 1 84-9802-3548-9...
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  • Page 93: Tape Management Configuration Considerations

    • The stacker will wait until one of the two cartridges are unloaded by the subsystem. • The ITL2225/3225 will then replace the cartridge into its original slot in the carousel. • After the subsystem has replaced the cartridge it will load the next available cartridge into that drive.

  • Page 94: Single Drive Subsystem

    Library Drivers One software function that is needed with the ITL2225/3225 is a driver which defines the library to the system. • The SCSI drivers used to control the tape drives are usually the default drivers found in the operating system software.

  • Page 95: Archiving And Backups

    Some packages provide both options. Extended Feature Support The ITL2225/3225 offers both a bar code reader option and an Express Door that allows tapes to be inserted through the front of the ITL2225/3225 into either a tape drive or a specific slot.

  • Page 96: Retrievals And Restores

    8 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide 8.10 Retrievals and Restores In order to do retrievals or restores of file systems or individual files, the software sets up volume and index tables which serve as a cross reference of which files are on which tapes.

  • Page 97: Common Features

    The software can also be notified to move files to other locations or nodes on the network. All tapes in the ITL2225/3225 will have some kind of label. This label can be a bar code label, or a label defined by the administrator.
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  • Page 99: Front Panel Messages

    9 Front Panel Messages FRONT PANEL MESSAGES Following is a list of all possible ITL2225/3225 Front Panel messages. The messages are listed in alphabetical order. A: or B: Description User Action The ITL2225/3225 autoloader is NONE. The ITL2225/3225 is available to accept ONLINE, and idle.

  • Page 100: A: Unloading S Or B:unloading S

    9 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide A: Unloading s or B:Unloading s Description User Action The ITL2225/3225 autoloader is NONE. The ITL2225/3225 is processing the unloading the tape cartridge from the requested user command and will not accept any tape drive indicated into carousel slot further commands at this time.

  • Page 101: Can't Open Door Carousel Full

    Carousel Motor / Sensor Test Description User Action The ITL2225/3225 is in operator panel 1. Press ENT/LID to select this function; or diagnostic mode and the carousel motor, sensor test is selected. 2. Select another menu option; or 3.

  • Page 102: Cart Not Unld

    9 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide 9.12 Cart not Unld Description User Action The ITL2225/3225 autoloader has 1. Attempt the unload move a second time. processed an unload command, which would move a cartridge from the tape 2. Attempt the unload move to another carousel drive into the carousel.

  • Page 103: Cartridge In Drive A Path

    3. Power off the ITL2225/3225 and manually remove the tape cartridge from the tape path into the carousel. 9.17 Cartridge in Drive B...

  • Page 104: Cartridge In Exp Door Path

    9 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide 9.19 Cartridge in EXP Door Path Description User Action The ITL2225/3225 autoloader has 1. Attempt to eject the tape cartridge from the detected a tape cartridge in the tape Express Door back into the carousel.

  • Page 105: Checking System Status

    The and attempt configuration again. verification pattern must match the requested pattern. 2. Disconnect the ITL2225/3225 from SCSI bus and install active terminator alone. Attempt configuration again. 3. Save TLU functional trace and report problem to support group.

  • Page 106: Controller Pca Failed/Cont

    9 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide 9.25 Controller PCA Failed/Cont? Description User Action The ITL2225/3225 was executing a 1. Reference the Maintenance Manual for the diagnostic command and the repair procedure. autoloader detected a failure. 2. Press ENT/LID to continue with the diagnostic tests.

  • Page 107: Drive A Latched

    9.30 Drive A Load Failed/Cont? Description User Action The ITL2225/3225 was executing a The ITL2225/3225 autoloader has detected a diagnostic command and detected a failure. Refer to Section 3, Diagnostics, in the failure. ITL2225/3225 Maintenance Manual for the repair procedure. Press ENT/LID to continue with the diagnostic tests.

  • Page 108: Drive B Is Full

    9 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide 9.33 Drive B is Full Description User Action The ITL2225/3225 was executing a 1. Unload drive B and reselect the MOVE MOVE CARTRIDGE function from CARTRIDGE function; or the front control panel. This is a status message indicating that the function 2.

  • Page 109: Drive B Path Snsr Fail/Cont

    2. Check SCSI cabling the SCSI bus may be hung at some part of the entire system. 3. Disconnect the ITL2225/3225 from the host SCSI bus, install a terminator and power cable. 4. Shut down all host communication with the ITL2225/3225 and power cycle.

  • Page 110: Drive Code Not Stk Version

    9 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide 9.39 Drive Code not STK Version!! Description User Action The TLU has detected that at least one 1. Uplevel all HP drives with STK version 9608 drive has given a check or invalid or higher.

  • Page 111: Xx Asc=Yydrive Error Sk=Xx Asc=Yy

    SK=XX ASC=YYDRIVE ERROR SK=XX ASC=YY Description User Action This message may be displayed during 1. Power cycle the ITL2225/3225. the execution of the Front Panel UNLATCH DRIVE function. It 2. If this does not clear the error condition, call indicates that an UNLOAD command for service.

  • Page 112: Drive Not Found

    9 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide 9.44 Drive not Found Description User Action This message may be displayed during 1. Check that the ITL2225/3225 is properly the execution of the Front Panel terminated. UNLATCH DRIVE function. It means that the ITL2225/3225 was unable to 2.

  • Page 113: Drv Not Loaded

    The top portion of the display indicates the command was issued to drive A. 3. Repeat the ITL2225/3225 autoloader unload command. The lower portion of the display indicates that the command was issued to drive B.

  • Page 114: Ed Pusher Mtr/Sw Fail/Cont

    9 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide 9.49 ED Pusher MTR/SW Fail/Cont Description User Action The ITL2225/3225 Autoloader has 1. The ITL2225/3225 has detected a failure in detected a failure during a Front Panel the grabber assembly at the Express Door.

  • Page 115: Error Carsl Idx Not Fnd

    9.53 Error Grabber Failed Description User Action The ITL2225/3225 autoloader has 1. Power cycle the ITL2225/3225 to clear the processed a load or unload operation error. on the Express Door or one of the drives. This operation has failed 2. Power Off the ITL2225/3225 and attempt to because the grabber arm can not retract remove the carousel.

  • Page 116: Error Target Fault 1

    9 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide 9.54 Error Target Fault 1 Description User Action A software error has occurred in the 1. Power cycle the unit. ITL2225/3225. 9.55 Error Top Open Description User Action The ITL2225/3225 autoloader has 1.

  • Page 117: Exp Door Is Full

    9 Front Panel Messages 9.58 EXP Door is Full Description User Action The ITL2225/3225 was executing a 1. Select another function or remove the MOVE CARTRIDGE function from cartridge from the door. the front control panel. This message indicates that the Express Door has a...

  • Page 118: Exp Door Unload Failed/Cont

    9 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide 9.62 EXP Door Unload Failed/Cont? Description User Action The ITL2225/3225 was executing a 1. Refer to Section 3, Diagnostics, in the diagnostic command and the ITL2225/3225 Maintenance Manual, for the autoloader detected a failure.

  • Page 119: Install An Empty Carousel/Cont

    2. Verify that the SCSI bus terminator is present. 3. Verify a SCSI bus terminator power is present. 4. Check Host Software 5. Replace bad ITL2225/3225 PCA or internal connection problems, if necessary. Imation Enterprises Corporation REISSUE 1 9-21 84-9802-3548-9...

  • Page 120: Issuing Unload

    9 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide 9.69 Issuing Unload Description User Action This message is displayed during the NONE. execution of the Front Panel UNLATCH DRIVE function. It indicates that the ITL2225/3225 has issued a SCSI UNLOAD command to the selected drive.

  • Page 121: No Temp Store

    3. Issue a SCSI bus reset command over the SCSI interface. 9.75 PCA Test Description User Action The ITL2225/3225 is in operator panel 1. Press ENT/LID to select this function; OR SERVICE OPERATIONS mode and the PCA test is selected. 2. Select another menu option. 9.76...

  • Page 122: Pwr On Tst Err 1 Cntrl Pca Failed

    9 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide 9.77 PWR on TST ERR 1 CNTRL PCA Failed Description User Action The ITL2225/3225 autoloader has 1. Replace the ITL2225/3225 controller PCA. detected a failure during the power on self-test. The robotic controller has failed.

  • Page 123: Pwr On Tst Err 7 Index Not Found

    PWR on TST ERR 7 Index not Found Description User Action The ITL2225/3225 autoloader has 1. Power on the ITL2225/3225 with no carousel detected a failure during the power present. on self-test. The carousel has been rotated 360 degrees and index was 2.

  • Page 124: Release Of Drive Failed

    9 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide 9.84 Release of Drive Failed Description User Action The TLU was unable to successfully 1. Power cycle the ITL2225/3225 and attempt execute specific configuration configuration again. commands to one of the drives. The release of the drive received other than 2.

  • Page 125: System Has Top Cover Locked

    The ITL2225/3225 has been placed 1. Issue an OFFLINE and ONLINE command in the test mode by a TEST MODE over the serial interface. command over the serial interface. 2. Power cycle the ITL2225/3225 . 9.90 Test OK/CONT? Description User Action The ITL2225/3225 autoloader has 1.

  • Page 126: Time-Out On Drive Not Busy

    9 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide 9.92 Time-out on Drive not Busy Description User Action The TLU has been attempting to gain 1. Shut down any software or system jobs access to a particular drive where the currently running on this ITL2225/3225.

  • Page 127: Time-Out On Drive Unknown

    Drives must be idle for an attempt configuration again. instant to allow the TLU to configure the drives. 2. Disconnect the ITL2225/3225 from SCSI bus and install active terminator alone. Attempt configuration again. 3. Drives may be in a permanent failure state and require replacement.

  • Page 128: Unexpected Check On Drive Tur

    9 ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide 9.96 Unexpected Check on Drive TUR Description User Action The TLU has received a status from 1. Power cycle the ITL2225/3225 and attempt one of the drives that is other than configuration again.

  • Page 129: Rs232 Communication

    First check the /etc/remote file to see if the TTY port is set up to work with the tip command. Type more /etc/remote If the ITL2225/3225 is connected to the ttya port, find two lines in the file that say: hardwirea:\...

  • Page 130: Testing On An Rs6000

    A ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide Testing on an RS6000 After the installation of a ITL2225/3225 library on an RS6000, the serial port communications should be confirmed before attempting to load any software. It is possible to do this using the following commands.
  • Page 131 Sets the baud rate connect Opens communication .offAn OFFLINE should appear ITL2225/3225 .on ITL2225/3225 should initialize back ONLINE Ctrl\ then C Exits the Kermit utility Step 7. When all of the above steps have completed successfully, cabling and hardware are configured correctly, and software can now be loaded.
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  • Page 133: 4Mm Dds-2 And Dds-3 Tape Drive

    The low cost cartridges are removable and rewriteable. The cartridge tape drive used in the ITL2225/3225 consists of a 4MM tape transport mechanism, recording channel, servo, formatter, controller and interface electronics.

  • Page 134: Data Transfer Rate

    B ITL2225/3225 4mm Tape Library Subsystem User Guide 60 Meter 1.3 GB 2.6 GB * 90 Meter 2.0 GB 4.0 GB * 120 Meter 4.0 GB 8.0 GB * 125 Meter** 12.0 GB 24.0 GB* Table 1 The maximum capacity for DDS2 and DDS3 tapes * Maximum data compression of 2:1 is dependent on user data size and user data type.

  • Page 135: Tape Cartridge And Bar Code Label

    C Tape Cartridge and Bar Code Label TAPE CARTRIDGE AND BAR CODE LABEL Tape Cartridge Type and Write Protect Tab The ITL2225/3225 uses industry standard 4MM DDS data grade tape cartridges. Imation brand 4mm tape cartridges are recommended for use on ITL2225/3225 system.

  • Page 136: Bar Code Label

    C.2.2 General Description The bar code label used in the ITL2225/3225 TLU is a six data character CODE 39 with a Mod 43 check character. CODE 39 is an alphanumeric bar code which consists of 43 data characters (0-9; A-Z; space; period and five symbols $%-+/ ) and a unique start/stop character (*).

  • Page 137: Bar Code Label Replacement

    (toward the beveled edge of the cartridge) as possible. Place the small label within the recessed area on the end of the tape cartridge as shown in Figure C-2. Imation Enterprises Corporation 309267901...
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  • Page 139 Checking System Status....... 9-7 Loading s or B Clean drive(s) ..........4-9 Loading s or B ..........9-1 Cleaning Addresses for ITL2225/3225 ......2-1 Automated drive........7-3 All Drvs Must Be Unlded First ....9-2 Configuration Alphanumeric Display ........4-1 Changing ITL2225/3225 ......3-16 Autoloader interface........
  • Page 140 ITL2225/3225 Tape Library Subsystem Users Guide Display Drive Configuration ...... 4-12 EXP Door is Open ........9-17 Display Emulation ........4-12 EXP Door Load Failed/Cont? ..... 9-18 Display Notify Cleaning......4-13 EXP Door Path SNSR Failed/Cont?... 9-18 Display Sensor To Front Panel....4-20 EXP Door Unload Failed/Cont?....
  • Page 141 Loading and Mounting the Carousel ..3-10 EXP Door is Open ........9-17 Power Requirements ......... 3-2 EXP Door Load Failed/Cont? ....9-18 Removing the ITL2225/3225..... 3-3 EXP Door Path SNSR Failed/Cont? ..9-18 RS232 Cabling ........... 3-9 Exp Door Unload Failed/Cont? ....9-18 RS232 Communication Verification..
  • Page 142 ITL2225/3225 Tape Library Subsystem Users Guide Monitor Operation ........4-10 Carousel Motor/Sensor Test ..... 9-3 Operational Mode ........4-6 Carousel not Present......... 9-3 Reports & setup ........4-11 Cart in Drive..........9-3 Service & Diagnostics Operations ..4-13 Cart not Unld..........9-4 Maintenance Cart Rejected ..........
  • Page 143 ............2-1 Carousel motor/sensor test...... 4-39 Removing carousel ........4-33 Move Cartridge from Source to Destination 4-8 Removing the ITL2225/3225 ......3-3 —N— Reports & setup .......... 4-11 Reserve of Drive Failed ......9-24 No Cart In Door........... 9-21 Reset No Empty Slots in Carousel .......
  • Page 144 ITL2225/3225 Tape Library Subsystem Users Guide Run All Tests except ram test ....4-13 RESERVATION CONFLICT....3-19 Submenu —S— Barcode set on initialize........4-12 Display Sensors to Front Panel .....4-20 S MENU............4-2 Library Type: ..........4-11 SCSI Bar code reader test ........ 4-19 Addresses ...........
  • Page 145 Cartridge from a drive manually ... 4-42 Test Mode............. 9-25 Unloading A Test OK. Push Enter to Continue ....9-26 or B: ............9-2 Test OK/CONT?........... 9-25 Unpacking the ITL2225/3225....... 3-3 Testing USER OPERATIONS ......... 4-33 HP9000 ............A-2 User options RS6000 ............A-2 Cnfiguring..........
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