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SPARCstorage Library
X-Option Rack-mounted User's Guide
A Sun Microsystems, Inc. Business
2550 Garcia Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94043 U.S.A.
415 960-1300 FAX 415 969-9131
Part No.: 802-2345-11
Revision A, June 1995

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  • Page 1 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide A Sun Microsystems, Inc. Business 2550 Garcia Avenue Mountain View, CA 94043 U.S.A. 415 960-1300 FAX 415 969-9131 Part No.: 802-2345-11 Revision A, June 1995...
  • Page 2 The product described in this manual may be protected by one or more U.S. patents, foreign patents, or pending applications. TRADEMARKS Sun, the Sun logo, Sun Microsystems, Solaris, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and certain other countries. UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, exclusively licensed through X/Open Company, Ltd.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preface ..........1. Operating the SPARCstorage Library ....
  • Page 4 1.10 How to Setup Solstice Backup ..... . 1-14 2. SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions ....
  • Page 5 2.5.6 Drive Info Menu ......2-37 3. Maintaining the SPARCstorage Library ....
  • Page 6 Index ......... . . Index-1 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...
  • Page 7 Primary Menu ........Figure 2-2 Default Element Addresses for the SPARCstorage Library . . 2-27...
  • Page 8 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...
  • Page 9 Tables Table P-1 Related Documentation ....... . Table P-2 Typographic Conventions ......xiii Table P-3 Shell Prompts .
  • Page 10 Responses ........SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 11: Preface

    Preface The SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide describes how to use and maintain the SPARCstorage™ Library. When You Need Help with UNIX Commands This manual does not include specific software commands or procedures. Instead, software tasks are named and you can refer to the operating system...

  • Page 12: Table P-1 Related Documentation

    How This Book Is Organized Chapter 1, “Using the SPARCstorage Library,” is an overview of the tape library’s user interface. Chapter 2, “SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions,” describes the tape library’s menu functions. Chapter 3, “Maintaining the SPARCstorage Library,” describes how to maintain the tape library.
  • Page 13 What Typographic Changes Mean The following table describes the typographic changes used in this book. Table P-2 Typographic Conventions Typeface or Symbol Meaning Example The names of commands, Edit your .login file. AaBbCc123 files, and directories; Use ls -a to list all files. on-screen computer output machine_name% You have mail.
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  • Page 15: Operating The Sparcstorage Library

    Operating the SPARCstorage Library This chapter describes how to use your SPARCstorage Library. The basic operations of the tape library include: • Understanding the Operator Panel • Using the Control Modes • Stopping/Restarting the Tape Library’s operation • Resetting the Tape Library •...
  • Page 16 If you want to change the default display, use the MODE SELECT command and modify the LCD Display Mode page. For more information on changing the default display, see Chapter 4. LCD main screen (tilted) Help Escape Keypad buttons Enter Reset Figure 1-1 Operator Panel SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 17: Using The Operator Panel

    The Main Menu of the LCD includes 12 menu options. To access the Main Menu: Press Escape repeatedly from any other menu until this screen appears. To see the other menu options: ↓ ↑ Scroll down by pressing and scroll up by pressing Operating the SPARCstorage Library...

  • Page 18: Using The Control Modes

    To switch between these modes, use the Operator Panel. • SCSI Interface mode • Sequential 1 mode and Sequential 2 mode • Dual Sequential mode • LCD Interface mode • 25-Pin or 9-Pin Serial Port mode (not supported) SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...
  • Page 19 Note – LCD Interface mode is required only when you want to control the motions of the CHM through the Operator Panel. Operating the SPARCstorage Library...

  • Page 20: Changing The Control Mode

    • Current to all of the motors is turned off. • A Not Ready status is returned to the host. 3. Remove or replace a cartridge or the removable cartridge holder. See Chapter 2. SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 21: Resuming The Tape Library's Operation

    1.6 Security Options for the Tape Library The SPARCstorage Library features a security option that prevents users from inadvertently changing important settings and operations. When security is enabled, access to the following LCD activities is prevented: •...

  • Page 22: Enabling Or Disabling Security

    ↓ b. Change the password (default password is 000) by pressing c. Press Enter to make the password active. Note – If you forgot the password, try entering the default password - 000. SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 23: Tape Drive Leds

    SCSI or tape activity Blinking or Fast High-speed tape motion Errors/Warnings Slow Error Unload Operation Fast Slow Unload in progress Tape ejection; followed by self-test cycle and a no tape loaded status Cleaning Operation Slow Slow Time to clean Operating the SPARCstorage Library...

  • Page 24: Testing

    Caution – Do not run more than 200 passes or tape damage due to overuse may occur. 1.8.2 Testing the Internal Tape Drives 1. Press the eject button on the drive carrier faceplate, if you need to manually eject a cartridge from the top tape drive. 1-10 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 25: Testing The Cartridge Handling Mechanism

    , then Enter. The system begins the demo and displays this screen: SLOT DEMO: Total Cycles: N Status: Move NN - NN Moving to Slot N Where: Indicates the number of cycles that have run so far. Operating the SPARCstorage Library 1-11...

  • Page 26: Media Movement Control Methods

    • Sequential 2 for second drive. • Dual Sequential for use of two drives simultaneously. One half the magazine is used with the first drive; the second half is used with the second drive. 1-12 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 27: Random Access Mode

    The fourth method is the manual mode. The manual method involves opening the front door of the unit and placing tapes directly into the internal drives by hand. This is recommended in the event of a failure of the robotic unit. Operating the SPARCstorage Library 1-13...

  • Page 28: How To Setup Solstice Backup

    (/dev/rmt/0h). One disadvantage of this approach is the data format on the tape is not readable by the earlier 8500 or 8200 drives because they do not incorporate data compression. 1-14 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 29: Sparcstorage Library Menu Functions

    SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 2.1 Primary Menu The SPARCstorage Library has a primary menu on the display panel from which you can access several menus. The menus you can choose are displayed by the LCD as follows: Main Screen Interface Menu...

  • Page 30: Diagnostics Menu

    Scrolls down, often decreases a value. → Scrolls right. ← Scrolls left. Help Goes to the Help screen. Escape Goes forward/backward through menus. Enter Selects the item next to the arrow. Reset Goes to the reset screen. SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 31: Interface Menu

    Configuration 4-Pin Port (not supported) 2.2.1 Control Mode The Control Mode Menu determines what controls the motions of the CHM. The SPARCstorage Library must be in one of the three sequential modes in ™ order to use the SunDiag system exerciser. The tape library has the following control modes: •...
  • Page 32 1. Check to see if there are any tapes in the tape drives by checking if the bottom LED is steadily flashing or on steadily. If there are tapes in the tape drives, you must remove them. If the bottom LED is flashing: a. Open the door. SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...
  • Page 33 2. Places the cartridge in CTS 1 or CTS 2 (depending on the mode) and waits until the CTS ejects the cartridge. 3. Retrieves the cartridge from the CTS and returns it to its original slot in the holder. 4. Repeats the process with the next cartridge. SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions...

  • Page 34: 25-Pin, 9-Pin, And 4-Pin Serial Port Modes

    ← → b. Set the Loop option to OFF by pressing 2.2.2 25-Pin, 9-Pin, and 4-Pin Serial Port Modes The 25-pin, 9-pin and 4-pin serial port modes are not supported on Sun systems. SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 35: Configuration Menu

    • Set serial number 2.3.1 Set SCSI IDs Refer to the SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted Installation Manual. The installation manual should be part of this manual set. 2.3.2 Set SCSI Parity Checking Use the SCSI parity option to turn parity checking on the SCSI bus on or off.

  • Page 36: Sequential Options

    → Loop: OFF → Restart: Loop2: Restart2: 3. Select Restart for tape drive 1 or Restart2 for tape drive 2 by pressing ↑ ↓ ← → 4. Set Restart on or off by pressing SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 37: Adjust Contrast

    1. Select the Configuration Menu by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 2. Select Back Light by pressing , then Enter. → 3. Turn Back Light on by pressing or turn Back Light off by ← pressing SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions...

  • Page 38: Set Date

    3. Set the time using these keys. ↑ Increases the hours, minutes, or seconds. ↓ Decreases the hours, minutes, or seconds. → Moves to the column on the right. ← Moves to the column on the left. 2-10 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 39: Set Security

    Move from column to column by pressing ↑ ↓ b. Change the password (default password is 000) by pressing c. Press Enter to make the password active. Note – If you forgot the password, enter the default password, 000. SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 2-11...

  • Page 40: Set Serial Number

    ← → pressing The screen displays: The serial number is NNNNNN. Press ENTER to accept or ESC to cancel. 4. Press Enter to save the changes or Escape to cancel the changes. 2-12 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 41: Maintenance Menu

    , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 4. Select Demo Menu by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 5. Select Drive Demo by pressing , then Enter. The screen displays: Should cartridges be loaded into the drives? YES→ SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 2-13...
  • Page 42 ↓ ↑ 2. Select the Maintenance Menu by pressing , then Enter. 3. Insert a tape cartridge into the tape library. ↓ ↑ 4. Select Demo Menu by pressing , then Enter. 2-14 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...
  • Page 43 Element Index Fixed cartridge slot Cartridge slots 1 to 10* Tape drive 1 Tape drive 2 * Starting from the top The following chart describes the diagnostics available and a brief description of each diagnostic. SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 2-15...
  • Page 44 Causes the CHM to move end to end along the short axis (the axis where the CHM moves in and out). You must specify the number of cycles the CHM must perform in increments of 10 (up to 250). 2-16 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...
  • Page 45 ↓ ↑, 2. Select the Diagnostics Menu by pressing then Enter. ↓ ↑ 3. Select Position to Element by pressing , then Enter. The following screen is displayed: Set Destination ↑ Increase ↓ Decrease ↓ SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 2-17...
  • Page 46 ↓ ↑ 1. Select the Maintenance Menu by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 2. Select the Diagnostics Menu by pressing , then Enter. 2-18 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...
  • Page 47 2. Select the Diagnostics Menu by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 3. Select Scan by pressing , then Enter. The element where the bar code scanner is currently located is scanned. To abort this diagnostic, press Escape and Enter. SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 2-19...
  • Page 48 , then Enter. The test scans a range of bar code labels and stores the information in the cartridge inventory. To abort this diagnostic, press Escape and Enter. 2-20 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...
  • Page 49 ↓ ↑ 2. Select the Diagnostics Menu by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 3. Select Cycle Pick/Place by pressing , then Enter. The system displays the following screen: Set Source ↑ Increase ↓ Decrease SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 2-21...
  • Page 50 ↑ ↓ Gripper test to run by pressing , then Enter. The test closes and opens the gripper the number of times you specify. To abort this diagnostic, press Escape and Enter. 2-22 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...
  • Page 51 ↓ ↑ 2. Select the Diagnostics Menu by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 3. Select Cycle L Axis by pressing , then Enter. The system displays this screen: Set Cycles ↑ Increase ↓ Decrease SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 2-23...
  • Page 52 4. Select the number of cycles, in increments of ten, (up to 250) you want the ↑ ↓ Cycle Solenoid test to run by pressing , then Enter. You will hear a clicking sound. To abort this diagnostic, press Escape and Enter. 2-24 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...
  • Page 53 , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 2. Select the SCSI Menu by pressing , then Enter. 3. Check the settings of the various operating mode parameters. Scroll up by ↑ ↓ pressing or scroll down by pressing SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 2-25...
  • Page 54 Indicates whether the text displayed on each of the four lines on the main menu is defined for the LCD Mode page. Figure 4-2 shows the default element addresses for the tape library. 2-26 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...
  • Page 55 Cartridge slots Fixed slot Figure 2-2 Default Element Addresses for the SPARCstorage Library SCSI Reservations The SCSI Reservations command is not supported on Sun systems. SCSI Sense Data The SCSI Sense Data command is not supported on Sun systems. However, SCSI Sense Data is displayed in the console window on the Sun system.

  • Page 56: Statistics

    Number of times the tape library retried scanning a bar code label. Scan Fail Number of times the tape library failed to scan a bar code (tries six times before logging a failure). 2-28 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 57: System Sensors

    The system displays the Digital Sensors screen followed by the Analog ↓ ↑ Sensors screen. Use to scroll though the screens: DIGITAL SENSORS Door Closed Key Lock 0 ↓ Gripper Home ↑ ANALOG SENSORS Temperature: +12V: 11816 mV -12V: 12233 mV SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 2-29...
  • Page 58 Indicates the output of the 12-volt power supply in milliVolts. -12V Indicates the output of the negative 12-volt power supply in milliVolts. +24V Indicates the output of the 24-volt power supply in milliVolts. 2-30 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 59: Command History

    1861 Line Line number of the source code that caused this event. 9-29-94 Date The date, according to the internal calendar, the event took place. 04441 Sequence number of this event across all system buffers. SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 2-31...

  • Page 60: Inventory Menu

    3. Select Label Information by pressing then Enter. 4. Display information for each element index by pressing ↑ or ↓. The system displays this screen: ELEM LABEL, INX= 0: Label: Valid/Error: 0/0 Send Vol Match: 0 ↓ 2-32 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 61: Table 2-5 Label Error Field Error Messages

    The bar code scanner could not read the bar code label because a Direct Memory Access (DMA) overrun occurred. The bar code scanner could not read the bar code label because the label was upside down or misplaced. SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 2-33...
  • Page 62 2. Select the Inventory Menu by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 3. Select Occupied Info by pressing , then Enter. This screen is displayed: ELEM OCCUP, INX = 0: Addr/Src: 0/255 O/V/P/A: o/1/1/1 ↓ CTS/Warning: 0/0 2-34 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...
  • Page 63 Indicates whether a drive is empty, a cartridge is loaded in the drive, Accessible) or the cartridge is ejected: Cartridge may be loaded in the drive. Drive is empty or the cartridge is ejected and ready to be picked. SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 2-35...
  • Page 64 CHM has to move along the short axis from its home position to touch the holder or a tape cartridge in the holder (not used for the tape drives or the CHM). 2-36 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 65: Drive Info Menu

    Left tape drive (Drive 2) Type 8505XL Model number (8505XL) of the tape drive Displays 8mm if a drive is not present. Present Indicates if a tape drive is installed. Tape drive present. Tape drive not present. SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 2-37...
  • Page 66 The door has been opened or another interruption has occurred so the occupied information may not be reliable. 2.5.6.1 Tape Drive LEDs: See Chapter 1, “Using the SPARCstorage Library.” 2.5.6.2 Cleaning Tape Drives Tape drives need to be cleaned once every 30 motion hours.
  • Page 67 If the top and bottom LEDs are still flashing, replace the cleaning cartridge and clean the tape drive again. If the LEDs are still flashing after the second cleaning, there is a problem with the tape drive. SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 2-39...
  • Page 68 LEDs at the left of the tape drive). 3. Manually insert a cleaning cartridge into the appropriate tape drive. The tape drive automatically ejects the cleaning cartridge when cleaning is complete. This takes 3 to 4 minutes. 2-40 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 69: Maintaining The Sparcstorage Library

    Maintaining the SPARCstorage Library This chapter describes how to clean and service various components of the tape library. To help the tape library perform at a optimum level, you should perform the preventive maintenance procedures described in this chapter. 3.1 Cleaning the Front Door Use the wet-wipe and dry-wipe cleaning packets provided with the tape library.

  • Page 70: Cleaning Tape Drives

    By opening the front door and manually inserting a cleaning cartridge into the tape drive. The CTS automatically ejects the cleaning cartridge when finished. Note – It may take two minutes for a cleaning cartridge to complete its function. SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 71: Caring For Tape Cartridges

    Keep them out of direct sunlight and away from sources of extreme heat, cold, or humidity. • Make sure the cartridge is at the same temperature as the drive before using • Never open the tape access door on the cartridge and touch the surface of the tape. Maintaining the SPARCstorage Library...
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  • Page 73: Errorcodes

    ErrorCodes This appendix contains the error codes that may appear on the main screen. The tables in this appendix contain the following information: Additional Sense Code. Corresponds to byte 12 of the sense data returned in response to the REQUEST SENSE command. ASCQ Additional Sense Code Qualifier.

  • Page 74: Hardware Errors

    Reset the tape library. If this error still occurs, replace the tape could not successfully pick from a library. full cartridge slot. Gripper error. Reset the tape library. If this error still occurs, replace the tape library. SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...
  • Page 75 Table A-1 Hardware Errors by Error Code (Continued) Error Description Corrective Action Number Gripper motion timeout. The Reset the tape library. If this error still occurs, replace the tape gripper motion took longer than the library. maximum allocated time. Because of this, the current to the servo motors is shut off.
  • Page 76 If the door is open, close the door. Lock the front door to resume open or the door solenoid is the tape library’s operation. If the door is securely locked, replace malfunctioning. the front panel. SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...
  • Page 77 Table A-1 Hardware Errors by Error Code (Continued) Error Description Corrective Action Number S servo timeout. The CHM could Open the door. Look for anything that might be obstructing the not reach its destination along the path of the CHM along the short axis. If there are no obstructions, short axis.

  • Page 78: Scsi Sense Key Errors

    SCSI bus was reset. Bh - Aborted The tape library aborted a command Retry the operation. Command (typically operator aborted). SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 79: Not Ready-Sense Key 2H

    A.2.1 Not Ready—Sense Key 2h During a Not Ready condition, the tape library returns a Check Condition status in response to each motion command until the Not Ready condition is removed. During this time, the sense key is set to Not Ready and the ASC and ASCQ are set to codes specifying that the tape library is not ready.

  • Page 80: Hardware Error-Sense Key 4H

    The tape library is unable to program the flash EEPROM 2. The flash EEPROM checksum was bad. Internal clock failure. Internal RAM failure. Internal ROM failure. +24-volt power supply failure. +12-volt power supply failure. SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...
  • Page 81 Table A-4 Hardware Error Sense Key (4h) ASC and ASCQ Values (Continued) ASCQ Display Description Byte 12 Byte 13 Panel Number -12-volt power supply failure. Digital/analog converter failure. The front door is open or the door solenoid is malfunctioning. The tape library was not in the correct control mode when the command was executed.

  • Page 82: Illegal Request-Sense Key 5H

    The source element was empty for a MOVE MEDIUM command. The destination for the MOVE MEDIUM command cannot be the CHM. The source for the MOVE MEDIUM command cannot be the CHM. A cartridge is stuck in the tape drive. A-10 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...
  • Page 83 Table A-5 Illegal Request Sense Key (5h) ASC and ASCQ Values (Continued) ASCQ Description Byte 12 Byte 13 The source cartridge is loaded inside the tape drive and is not accessible. There were invalid bits in the identify message. Either one of the reserved bits was nonzero or the LUNTAR field was nonzero.

  • Page 84: Unit Attention-Sense Key 6H

    A power-on, SCSI bus reset, or device reset message occurred. Mode parameters have been changed. Issue a MODE SENSE (1Ah) command to determine what the new mode parameters are. New microcode was loaded. A-12 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 85: Aborted Command-Sense Key Bh

    A.2.5 Aborted Command—Sense Key Bh Table A-7 lists the combinations of ASC and ASCQ values for the Aborted Command sense key (Bh). Table A-7 Aborted Command Sense Key (Bh) ASC and ASCQ Values ASCQ Description Byte 12 Byte 13 The tape library received a message at an invalid time. A reselect failure occurred.
  • Page 86 A-14 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 87: General 8Mm Tape Drive Information

    General 8mm Tape Drive Information Tape Drives The drives currently used in the tape library are model 8505XL drives. These 8mm devices incorporate internal data compression and can use the longer 160 meter length tapes. Tape Formats and Capacities The tape drives in the library can write and read in three basic formats: 8200, 8500, and 8500c (compressed).

  • Page 88: Data Format Compatibility With Older Drives

    Use only dry fabric technology cleaning cartridges in the tape library. Cleaners designed for video use are very abrasive and can damage the tape head and mechanism. Cleaners that require a cleaning fluid are not recommended. SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 89: Data Capacity With Data Compression

    Data Capacity with Data Compression The data capacity of drives with data compression is dependent on the redundancy of the stored data. Sun specifies capacity figures that assume a compression ratio of two to one (2:1). This ratio is typical of data stored on a computer system.

  • Page 90: Choosing A Blocking Factor Or A Block Size

    A very useful set of capabilities is incorporated in the mt command. The basic format of this command is to type mt -f /dev/rmt/0 subcommand. The most relevant subcommands supported are: status, rewind, and offline. To access the on-line man page, type man mt. SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...

  • Page 91: Tar

    The mt status command tells you if a drive is installed at a particular device number (/dev/rmt/0 through /dev/rmt/7). Table B-3 lists the possible responses and their meaning. Table B-3 mt Responses response meaning No such file or directory No drive or drive powered off or the system was not booted with the -r after drive installation no tape loaded or drive offline...

  • Page 92: Ufsdump

    Use the ufsdump command instead of the dump command. SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...
  • Page 93 Each element has a unique address so the initiator can identify it. element address Enables the SPARCstorage Library to identify the elements and move cartridges between them. host The computer system that acts as the initiator of an operation.
  • Page 94 A host computer system that requests an operation to be performed by the target. power-on selftest (POST) The process that occurs when the SPARCstorage Library performs its initial power-on diagnostics. removable cartridge holder Holds up to ten tape cartridges.

  • Page 95: Index

    Index Numerics 5h, ASC and ASCQ values, A-10 6h, ASC and ASCQ values, A-12 04h, A-7 9-pin serial port mode, 2-6 15h, A-8 1Ah, A-10 21h, A-10 24h, A-10 aborted command, ASC and ASCQ values, A-13 25h, A-10 Additional Sense Code, A-1 25-pin serial port mode, 2-6 additional sense code, A-1 26h, A-10...
  • Page 96 Cycle Solenoid, 2-17 hardware error Cycle Solenoid test ASC and ASCQ values, A-8 running, 2-24 codes, A-2 history events displaying, 2-31 Home CHM, 2-16 date, setting, 2-10 Home CHM test default element address, 2-26 Index-2 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...
  • Page 97 running, 2-21 Home Gripper, 2-16 not ready Home Gripper test ASC and ASCQ values, A-7 running, 2-21 numerical code, A-1 illegal request Occupied Info, 2-34 ASC and ASCQ values, A-10 occupied information indexes, element element determining, 2-15 displaying, 2-34 Interface Menu operator panel, 1-1 submenus, 2-3 Inventory Menu, 2-32...
  • Page 98 2-10 serial number entering into the firmware, 2-12 serial port modes, 2-6 uncompressed mode, 1-10 Set Date, 2-10 unit attention Set Parity, 2-7 ASC and ASCQ values, A-12 Set Security, 2-11 unloading Index-4 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...
  • Page 99 tape drive, 2-5 Index-5...
  • Page 100 Index-6 SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide—June 1995...
  • Page 101 Reader Comments We welcome your comments and suggestions to help improve this manual. Please let us know what you think about the SPARCstorage Library X-Option Rack-mounted User’s Guide, part number 802-2345-11. The procedures were well documented. Strongly Strongly Agree Agree...
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