Page 1 SPARCstorage Library Installation and 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.: 802-2145-11 Revision A, June 1995...
Page 2 Sun Microsystems, Inc. Products bearing SPARC trademarks are based upon an architecture developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc. The OPEN LOOK and Sun™ Graphical User Interfaces were developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc. for its users and licensees. Sun acknowledges the pioneering efforts of Xerox in researching and developing the concept of visual or graphical user interfaces for the computer industry.
Page 3 Connections between the workstation and peripherals must be made using shielded cables in order to maintain compliance with FCC radio frequency emission limits. Modifications Modifications to this device, not approved by Sun Microsystems, Inc., may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment. FCC Class B Notice — United States Note –...
Page 4 Connections between the workstation and peripherals must be made using shielded cables in order to maintain compliance with FCC radio frequency emission limits. Modifications Modifications to this device, not approved by Sun Microsystems, Inc., may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment. DOC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for either a Class A or a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Back Panel Components ......2. Installing the SPARCstorage Library ....
Page 8 Setting SCSI IDs ........2-24 3. Operating the SPARCstorage Library ....
Page 9 How to Setup Solstice Backup ......3-14 4. SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions ....
Page 10 Drive Info Menu........4-42 5. Maintaining the SPARCstorage Library ....
Page 11 Terminating SCSI Devices....... 50-pin Ribbon Connectors ......C.
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Page 13: Preface
Preface This manual describes how to install and use the tower and table-top versions ™ of the SPARCstorage Library. First read the “Safety Agency Compliance” section at the end of this Preface. Then refer to the specific chapters to find the information you need. Who Should Use This Book This manual is designed to aid nontechnical users to set up the tape library and connect it to their supported desktop system to use the tape library’s data...
Page 14 C shell, Bourne shell, and Korn shell. Table P-2 Shell Prompts Shell Prompt C shell prompt machine_name% C shell superuser prompt machine_name# Bourne shell and Korn shell prompt Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser prompt SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 15 Safety Agency Compliance Before beginning any procedure, read the instructions and cautions in this section. They explain how to work safely with the internal components of your system. The equivalent information, translated into French, German, and Spanish, can be found in Appendix A. Safety Precautions For your protection, observe the following safety precautions when setting up your equipment:...
Page 16 Caution – To ensure reliable operation of your Sun product and to protect it from overheating, openings in the equipment must not be blocked or covered. A Sun product should never be placed near a radiator or heat register. SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 17 Power Cord Connection Warning – Sun products are designed to work with single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not plug Sun products into any other type of power system. Contact your facilities manager or a qualified electrician if you are not sure what type of power is supplied to your building.
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Page 19: Sparcstorage Library Product Description
SPARCstorage Library Product Description This manual covers the table-top and the tower versions of the SPARCstorage Library; shown in Figure 1-1. In this manual, either version may be referred to as the tape library. Each type of tape library enclosure contains the following main components: •...
Page 20 Tower Version Table-top Version Figure 1-1 SPARCstorage Library Note – The remaining illustrations in this manual show the Tower version. Internal components of both versions are identical; differences are in orientation only. SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 21 Now that you have unpacked the tape library, check the contents against the packing slip to make sure you have the following items: • A SPARCstorage Library with at least one tape drive installed • Two power cords • SCSI cable (2 meters) •...
Page 22: Main Components
Caution – If you are operating the tape library with only one tape drive, the tape drive must be installed in the top slot. The bottom drive carrier slot should then contain an empty drive carrier. SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 23 Fixed cartridge holder Removable tape cartridge holder Cartridge handling mechanism (CHM) Bar code scanner location (optional) Tape cartridges Tape drive Empty driver carrier Figure 1-3 Internal Components of SPARCstorage Library SPARCstorage Library Product Description...
Page 24: Front Panel Components
Operator panel Allows you to manually change control modes, set SCSI IDs, and perform diagnostics. A security option prevents users from making changes using the menus on the Operator Panel. SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 25 Operator panel Keypad buttons Door window Key lock Front door Figure 1-4 Front Panel of SPARCstorage Library SPARCstorage Library Product Description...
Page 26: Back Panel Components
Remote hardware reset port Allows you to perform a manual hardware reset of the tape library to clear hardware-related errors. SCSI bus jumper block Connects two internal portions of the SCSI bus together. SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 27 Power switch Power cord SCSI connector SCSI bus jumper block SCSI cable Remote hardware reset port Figure 1-5 Back Panel of SPARCstorage Library SPARCstorage Library Product Description...
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Page 29: Installing The Sparcstorage Library
Installing the SPARCstorage Library This chapter explains how to install a SPARCstorage Library with a desktop system in a direct connection, or in a daisy chain connection with other peripherals. Before You Start Before you perform any of the installation procedures: •...
Page 30: Determining Scsi Bus Length
To determine if the total SCSI bus length is 6 meters or less, see Appendix B, Small Computer Systems Interface Information. For example, suppose you wish to connect a SPARCstorage Library to a SPARCstation 10 system. This configuration would have a total SCSI bus length of 3.4 meters (as indicated below).
Page 31: Installation Overview
12. Power on your desktop system, then the tape library. 13. Set the SCSI IDs for the tape library and the tape drive(s) through the Operator Panel. 14. Test the tape drives and the tape library. Installing the SPARCstorage Library...
Page 32: Verifying The Operating System Version
/reconfigure command to ensure autoconfiguration when the system is powered on. 1. Become superuser by typing and pressing Return. % su Password: superuser password The root prompt (#) is then displayed. SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 33 (-g30) before the system begins to shut down. The ok or > prompt is displayed once the operating environment is shut down. 4. At the > or ok prompt, power off the system. See “Powering Off Your System” on the next page. Installing the SPARCstorage Library...
Page 34: Powering Off Your System
To avoid damaging the tape library, be sure that the work area is free of conditions that could cause electrostatic discharge (ESD). To gain internal access to the tape library to prepare it for use: 1. Locate the key in your accessory kit. SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 35 2. Insert the key vertically into the lock and turn it clockwise 90 degrees. See Figure 2-1. Figure 2-1 Turning the Key 3. Pull the front door open. 4. Attach wrist strap. Installing the SPARCstorage Library...
Page 36 7. Push the CHM up to the top of the tape library and remove the packing material that is in the holder. Keep the packing material in case the tape library ever needs to be transported. SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 37 STEP 1 STEP 2 Packing materials First piece Cartridge holder STEP 3 STEP 4 Second piece Figure 2-2 Removing Packing Material Installing the SPARCstorage Library...
Page 38 See Figure 2-3. Removable cartridge holder Figure 2-3 Removing the Cartridge Holder 9. Plug in the tape library. 2-10 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 39: Installing The Tape Cartridges
If the red tab is visible, the cartridge is write protected. To Write Enable a Cartridge Move the write-protect switch toward the edge of the tape cartridge. If the red tab is not visible, the cartridge is write enabled. Installing the SPARCstorage Library 2-11...
Page 40: Bar Code Labels
8mm cartridges. To affix bar code labels, center the label within the area on the edge of the cartridge, as shown in Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5 Placing Bar Code Labels 2-12 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 41: Tape Cartridge Placement In The Removable Holder
The holder can contain up to ten cartridges. Caution – Only use a holder designed for 8mm tape cartridges. Single mounting guide Figure 2-6 Inserting a Tape Cartridge Installing the SPARCstorage Library 2-13...
Page 42: Removable Cartridge Holder
3. Place the holder’s two mounting guides on its bottom end into the matching holes in the bottom of the mounting plate. 4. Snap the cartridge holder into place by pressing against the top of the holder. 2-14 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 43 Roller Single mounting guide Mounting plate Removable cartridge holder Figure 2-7 Installing the Removable Cartridge Holder Installing the SPARCstorage Library 2-15...
Page 44: Cartridge In A Fixed Holder
Insert the cartridge into the fixed cartridge holder until it snaps into place. See Figure 2-8. Close the door and lock it by turning the key counterclockwise 90 degrees. Fixed cartridge holder Removable cartridge holder Figure 2-8 Inserting a Cartridge in the Fixed Holder 2-16 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 45: Connecting The Tape Library
And, with the dual bus configuration, control and access by the applications software can be an issue. You must verify that the your software can support separating the second drive onto a separate SCSI bus or separate host system. Installing the SPARCstorage Library 2-17...
Page 46: Direct Connection
4. Install the SCSI bus jumper block to the middle two SCSI ports on the back panel of the tape library. See Figure 2-9 for a close-up of the jumper block. Figure 2-9 SCSI Bus Jumper Block 2-18 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 47 7. Power on your system in the following manner: See “Powering On the Tape Library” on page 22. a. Power on the tape library. b. Power on the desktop system. c. Power on the monitor. Installing the SPARCstorage Library 2-19...
Page 48: Daisy Chain Connection
5. Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI port on the back panel of the next peripheral unit in the stack. Repeat this step until you reach the last SCSI device. 2-20 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 49 Devices in the middle of the daisy chain c. Devices directly connected to the desktop system d. The monitor Note – Failure to turn power on in the sequence described above may result in the system unit not recognizing the tape library. Installing the SPARCstorage Library 2-21...
Page 50: Powering On The Tape Library
Figure 2-10. Power switch Power cord Figure 2-10 SPARCstorage Library Back Panel Note – Power cords are supplied with the tape library for 120-volt use in the United States and Canada. 2-22 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 51 • Is the power cord inserted correctly? • Is the fuse good? • If the LCD is illuminated: • Is there an error message or error code on the LCD? • Is the door closed and locked? Installing the SPARCstorage Library 2-23...
Page 52: Setting Scsi Ids
CTSs) must have separate SCSI IDs. If the tape library contains only one drive, the SCSI ID for the blank drive displays a “B” for blank. Table 2-1 shows the default SCSI IDs for the SPARCstorage Library, the tape drives, and the host.
Page 53 • Press either to increase or decrease the SCSI ID value. ← → • Press to select a drive or the tape library. • Press Enter to make the selection active, or Escape to not change anything. Installing the SPARCstorage Library 2-25...
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Page 55: Operatingthesparcstoragelibrary
OperatingtheSPARCstorageLibrary 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 56 Scrolls up ↓ Scrolls down → Scrolls right ← Scrolls left Help Goes to the Help screen Escape No action Enter Selects the item next to the arrow Reset Goes to the reset screen SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 57: Using The Operator Panel
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 To select an option: Press Enter. Operating the SPARCstorage Library...
Page 58: 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 Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 59 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 60: Changing The Control Mode
6. Press Enter to select the mode. 7. When the system status message at the bottom of the display indicates that the change is complete, press Escape to return to the Control Mode Menu. SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 61: Interrupting The Tape Library's Operation
2. Turn the key counterclock wise in the door lock to lock it. After the door is closed, Unit Attention status is returned to the host. The tape library then performs its initiation procedure. Note – You will get a Status: error 91 operator abort message. Operating the SPARCstorage Library...
Page 62: Resetting The Tape Library
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 63: Enabling Or Disabling 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, try entering the default password - 000. Operating the SPARCstorage Library...
Page 64: Tape Drive Leds
# The blinking rate depends on the SCSI activity. NOTE: When the middle LED is green, the drive is in a uncompressed mode. When it is amber, the drive is in a compressed mode. 3-10 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 65: Testing
LED remains on or flashing, an error has occurred. 4. Run Sundiag or SunVTS (whichever came with your operating system). Choose the “Tape” option. Caution – Do not run more than 200 passes or tape damage due to overuse may occur. Operating the SPARCstorage Library 3-11...
Page 66: Testing The Cartridge Handling Mechanism
Random access mode allows you to select any of the tapes in the magazine in any order. Random access mode requires the use of a specialized applications package such as the Solstice Backup product. There are two manual methods as well. 3-12 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 67: Sequential Mode
OS to provide this functionality. A random access driver and a full backup application utility is offered in the Solstice Backup program. This is a version of the the Legato Networker utility. This Operating the SPARCstorage Library 3-13...
Page 68: Manual Modes
If you use the Networker software command you must specify non-data compression format to the drive (/dev/rmt/0l or 0m). Alternately, you can not use the Networker data compression and specify the drive’s data 3-14 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 69 (/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. Operating the SPARCstorage Library 3-15...
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Page 71: Sparcstorage Library Menu Functions
Tower unit is the vertical axis, the long axis in the Table Top unit is the horizontal axis. 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:...
Page 72 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 Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 73: Interface Menu
Configure 4-Pin Port (not supported) 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 74 2. Select the Interface Menu by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 3. Select the Control Mode Menu by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 4. Select SCSI Interface by pressing , then Enter. SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 75 3. Select the Interface Menu by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 4. Select the Control Mode Menu by pressing , then Enter. ↓ 5. Select Sequential 1, Sequential 2, or Dual Sequential mode by pressing ↑ , then Enter. SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions...
Page 76: 25-Pin, 9-Pin, And 4-Pin Serial Port Modes
Leave the tape library in Main Screen mode for normal operation. 7. Start the SunDiag system exerciser. 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 Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 77: Configuration Menu
• Set serial number Set SCSI IDs See Chapter 2, “Installing a SPARCstorage Library,” for a description of this menu function. Set SCSI Parity Checking Use the SCSI parity option to turn parity checking on the SCSI bus on or off.
Page 78: 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 Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 79: 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 80: 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. 4-10 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 81: 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 4-11...
Page 82: Set Serial Number
→ pressing The following 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. 4-12 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 83: 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 4-13...
Page 84 Indicates the source and destination element indexes of the current move. To stop the demo, press Escape and Enter. Note – If you cannot press the Escape or Reset keys, power cycle the tape library. 4-14 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 85 Moving to Slot N Where: Indicates the number of cycles that have run so far. NN- NN Indicates the source and destination element indexes of the current move. To stop the demo, press Escape and Enter. SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 4-15...
Page 86: Diagnostics Menu
Table 4-1 Element Indexes for the Tape Library Parts Library Part Element Index Fixed cartridge slot Cartridge slots 1 to 10* Tape drive 1 Tape drive 2 * Starting from the top 4-16 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 87 CHM should perform in increments of 10 (up to 250). Cycle Gripper Causes the gripper to open and close. You must specify the number of cycles in increments of 10 (up to 250). SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 4-17...
Page 88 ↑ 2. Select the Diagnostics Menu by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 3. Select Self Test by pressing , then Enter. To abort the Self Test diagnostic, press Escape and Enter. 4-18 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 89 5. To run the test again with a different element index, press Escape to return to the Diagnostics Menu, then repeat steps 4 and 5. To abort the Position to Element diagnostic, press Escape and Enter. SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 4-19...
Page 90 4. Select the element index of the cartridge slot from which you want the ↑ ↓, CHM to pick the cartridge by pressing then Enter. The system displays the following screen: Set Destination ↑ Increase ↓ Decrease 4-20 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 91 4. Select the element index where you want the bar code scanner to begin ↑ ↓ scanning by pressing , then Enter. The system displays the following screen: Set Scan Stop ↑ Increase ↓ Decrease SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 4-21...
Page 92 2. Select the Diagnostics Menu by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 3. Select Home Gripper by pressing , then Enter. The gripper on the CHM closes and opens. To abort this diagnostic, press Escape and Enter. 4-22 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 93 4. Select the element index of the cartridge slot from which you want the ↑ ↓ CHM to pick and place the cartridge by pressing , then Enter. The system displays this screen: Set Cycles ↑ Increase ↓ Decrease SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 4-23...
Page 94 ↑ ↓ 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. 4-24 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 95 The test positions the CHM in front of the fixed cartridge slot and moves the CHM back and forth on the short axis the number of times you specify. To abort this diagnostic, press Escape and Enter. SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 4-25...
Page 96 The test positions the CHM in front of the fixed cartridge slot and moves the CHM back and forth on the long axis the number of times you specify. To abort this diagnostic, press Escape and Enter. 4-26 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 97 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. SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 4-27...
Page 98: Library Information Menu
To check or set the SCSI Mode Parameters: ↓ ↑ 1. Select the Library Info Menu by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 2. Select the SCSI Menu by pressing , then Enter. 4-28 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 99 Indicates whether the SCSI security feature is on or off. Write Line 1 - 4 Indicates whether the text displayed on each of the four lines on the main menu is defined for the LCD Mode page. SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 4-29...
Page 100 Cartridge slots Fixed slot Figure 4-2 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 101: Statistics
The system displays the System Stat screen followed by the Element Stat screen. ↓ ↑ 3. Press: to scroll though the screens. SYSTEM STAT TOTALS: Moves 7107 Pick Retry 0 ↓ Put Retry ↑ ELEM STATS, INX=0 Total Puts Retries: Pick Scan SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 4-31...
Page 102 Number of times the library retried picking from that element. Retries: Put Number of times the library retried placing a cartridge in that element. Retries: Scan Number of times the library retried scanning that element. 4-32 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 103: System Sensors
Door is unlocked. Gripper Home Gripper is located in the Gripper is not located in the home position. home position. Cart seated Cartridge is correctly Cartridge is not correctly seated. seated. Vertical Mode Tower unit Rack-mounted unit SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 4-33...
Page 104 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. 4-34 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 105: Command History
Move from 8 to 82 complete 1861 9-29-94 04441 3. Press ↑ and ↓ to scroll through the entries. The most recent event in the history buffer is displayed first. 4. To exit Command History, press Escape. SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 4-35...
Page 106 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. 4-36 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 107: 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 ↓ SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 4-37...
Page 108 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. 4-38 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 109 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 SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 4-39...
Page 110 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. 4-40 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 111 For storage elements the Depth field indicates the distance the 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). SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 4-41...
Page 112: Drive Info Menu
Drive 2 Status ↑ ↓ 3. Display information about the selected tape drive by pressing For each tape drive present, the system displays this screen: CTS 1 STATUS Type 8505XL Present ↓ Accessible 4-42 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 113 No cartridge loaded in the tape drive. Occupied Valid Indicates if the occupied status is reliable or not. The occupied information is reliable. The door has been opened or another interruption has occurred so the occupied information may not be reliable. SPARCstorage Library Menu Functions 4-43...
Page 114: Cleaning Tape Drives
By installing a cleaning cartridge in the fixed cartridge slot and using the Clean Drive 1 or Clean Drive 2 options. • By opening the front door and manually inserting a cleaning cartridge into the tape drive. 4-44 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 115 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 4-45...
Page 116 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. 4-46 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 117 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. Be sure to read through this chapter and the “Safety Agency Compliance” section in the Preface before starting any of the procedures.
Page 118 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 Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 119: 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 121: Hardware Upgrades For The Sparcstorage Library
Hardware Upgrades for the SPARCstorage Library This chapter describes how to remove the empty drive carrier and install a second 8mm tape drive into a SPARCstorage Library. Figure 6-1 8mm Tape Drive and Carrier...
Page 122: Adding A Second Tape Drive
7. Pull out the lever on the faceplate using your finger. See Figure 6-2. Caution – Do not try to pull out the lever without first loosening the screws. 8. Pull the empty drive carrier out of the slot. SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 123 Caution – If you operate the tape library with only one tape drive, you must have an empty drive carrier installed in the bottom drive carrier slot. Failure to have a carrier installed will interrupt the SCSI bus and disrupt air flow within the tape library. Hardware Upgrades for the SPARCstorage Library...
Page 124: Installing The Second Tape Drive
5. Tighten the two captive screws on each end of the drive carrier faceplate using the screwdriver. 6. Close and lock the front door. 7. Power on the tape library and resume operation. SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 125 Lever Captive screw Second tape drive Figure 6-3 Installing the Second Tape Drive and Carrier Hardware Upgrades for the SPARCstorage Library...
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Page 127: Compliancestatements
ComplianceStatements This appendix contains the Safety Compliance Statements translated into French, German, and Spanish. For the English version, refer to the Preface. These instructions explain how to work safely with the internal components of your system.
Page 128: Conformité Aux Normes De Sécurité
Ne jamais introduire d’objet quel qu’il soit dans une des ouvertures de l’appareil. Vous pourriez vous trouver en présence d’éléments haute tension. Tout objet conducteur introduit de la sorte pourrait produire un court-circuit qui entraînerait des flammes, des risques d’électrocution ou des dégâts matériels. SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 129 Symboles Vous trouverez ci-dessous la signification des différents symboles utilisés: Avertissement – Présence de tensions dangereuses. Pour éviter les risques d’électrocution et de danger pour la santé physique, veuillez suivre les instructions. Attention – Risques de blessures corporelles et de dégâts matériels. Veuillez suivre les instructions.
Page 130 Couvercle Attention – Il est dangereux de faire fonctionner un produit Sun sans le couvercle en place. Si l’on néglige cette précaution, on encourt des risques de blessures corporelles et de dégâts matériels. SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 131: Sicherheitsbehördliche Vorschriften
Sicherheitsbehördliche Vorschriften In diesem Anhang werden die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen beschrieben, die bei der Installation eines Produkts von Sun Microsystems, Inc., zu befolgen sind. Sicherheitsmaßnahmen Beachten Sie zu Ihrem eigenen Schutz die folgenden Sicherheitsmaßnahmen, wenn Sie Ihre Geräte aufbauen: • Beachten Sie alle auf den Geräten angebrachten Warnungen und Anweisungen.
Page 132 Aus – Der Hauptschalter steht auf Aus. Änderung der Geräte Nehmen Sie keine mechanischen oder elektrischen Änderungen an den Geräten vor. Sun Microsystems, Inc., ist nicht verantwortlich für die Einhaltung behördlicher Vorschriften, wenn an einem Sun-Produkt Änderungen vorgenommen wurden. Aufstellungsort eines Sun-Produkts Vorsicht –...
Page 133 Anschluß des Stromkabels Warnung– Sun-Produkte sind für den Betrieb mit Einphasen-Stromsystemen mit einem geerdeten Mittelleiter vorgesehen. Um die Elektroschockgefahr zu reduzieren, schließen Sie Sun-Produkte nicht an andere Arten von Stromsystemen an. Wenden Sie sich an Ihren Anlagenleiter oder einen qualifizierten Elektriker, wenn Sie sich nicht sicher sind, welche Art von Strom Ihr Gebäude erhält.
Page 134: Conformidad Con La Agencia De Seguridad
No introduzca jamás objetos de ninguna clase por las aberturas del equipo porque pueden estar presentes voltajes peligrosos. Cualquier objeto conductor extraño puede producir cortocircuito que podría causar incendio, electrochoque o daños a su equipo. SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 135 Apagado – El interruptor principal de encendido/apagado está en la posición de apagado. Modiﬁcaciones al Equipo No haga modificaciones mecánicas o eléctricas al equipo. Sun Microsystems, Inc., no se hace responsable del cumplimiento de las regulaciones de un producto Sun si ha sido modificado.
Page 136 Precaución– Los productos Sun no pueden funcionar sin riesgo si la cubierta superior no está colocada en su sitio. Si no toma esta precaución, correrá el riesgo de lesionarse personalmente y dañar el equipo. A-10 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 137: Smallcomputersystemsinterface Information
SmallComputerSystemsInterface Information This appendix describes the Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI). Topics covered in this appendix include: • SCSI ports and connections • SCSI bus length • SCSI bus termination information SCSI Ports and Connections If fast SCSI devices and old-style connectors must be used in the same system, the old-style connectors should be connected to a separate SCSI port that doesn’t contain fast SCSI devices.
Page 138 SCSI port on the back panel of the last device in the daisy-chain. Note – Devices with the old-style connectors (3-row 50-pin D connectors or 50- pin ribbon connectors) should not be used on the same bus (daisy-chained) with fast SCSI devices. SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 139: Scsi Bus Length
SCSI Bus Length A bus is a signal route to which several parts of a computer system may be connected so that signals can pass between them. The total length of a SCSI bus includes: • The length of the external SCSI cable plus •...
Page 140 62.6 ™ SPARCstation Voyage 15.7 ™ SPARCserver 1000* 70.2 ™ SPARCcenter 2000** * Only for first system board. For any other system board, add 0.9 ** Does not contain an on-board SCSI interface SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 141 Additional SCSI Buses If the SCSI bus length exceeds 6 meters or you have to install more than six SCSI devices, you can install some of the devices on additional SCSI buses by installing an SBus SCSI Host Adapter card (SSHA) or a FSBE/S with desktop systems or an SBE/S SBus card with deskside systems.
Page 142: Terminating Scsi Devices
• Any configuration of the tape library with an External Expansion Module (EEM) or an External Storage Module (ESM) must have a tape library as the last device to provide regulated term power. SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 143: 50-Pin Ribbon Connectors
50-pin Ribbon Connectors Devices with the 3-row 50-pin D connector or the 50-pin ribbon connector (old- style connectors) should not be used on the same bus with fast SCSI devices. Note – The mixing of fast SCSI devices and old-style connectors in the same daisy chain is not recommended since errors may be created and performance may be degraded.
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Page 145: 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 146: 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 Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 147 Table C-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 148 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 Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 149 Table C-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 150: 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 Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 151 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 152 Internal clock failure. Internal RAM failure. Internal ROM failure. +24-volt power supply failure. +12-volt power supply failure. -12-volt power supply failure. Digital/analog converter failure. The front door is open or the door solenoid is malfunctioning. SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 153 Table C-4 Hardware Error Sense Key (4h) ASC and ASCQ Values (Continued) ASCQ Display Description Byte 12 Byte 13 Panel Number The tape library was not in the correct control mode when the command was executed. To invoke commands from the Maintenance Menu, the tape library must be in LCD Interface mode.
Page 154 CDB is not zero. There was an invalid field in the parameter list. The destination element was occupied for a MOVE MEDIUM command. The source element was empty for a MOVE MEDIUM command. C-10 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 155 Table C-5 Illegal Request Sense Key (5h) ASC and ASCQ Values (Continued) ASCQ Description Byte 12 Byte 13 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.
Page 156 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. C-12 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 157 Aborted Command—Sense Key Bh Table C-7 lists the combinations of ASC and ASCQ values for the Aborted Command sense key (Bh). Table C-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.
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Page 159: 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 160: 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 Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 161: 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 162: 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 Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 163 The mt status command tells you if a drive is installed at a particular device number (/dev/rmt/0 through /dev/rmt/7). Table D-3 lists the possible responses and their meaning. Table D-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 164 Use the ufsdump command instead of the dump command. SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 165: Glossary
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 166 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 167 Index Numerics 4-pin serial port mode, 4-6 50-pin “Centronics style” connector, B-1 04h, C-7 50-pin ribbon connector, B-7 15h, C-8 50-pin ribbon style connector, B-1 1Ah, C-10 57h, C-13 21h, C-10 5h, ASC and ASCQ values, C-10 24h, C-10 6h, ASC and ASCQ values, C-12 25h, C-10 9-pin serial port mode, 4-6 25-Pin or 9-Pin Serial mode, 3-6...
Page 168 1-3 electrical ratings, 1-1 cleaning electrostatic discharge, 2-6 display panel, 4-44 element address manually, 4-46 default, 4-30 element indexes, 4-16 element index information, 4-40 Cycle Gripper, 4-17 element indexes Index-2 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 169 determing, 4-16 internal and external cable lengths, B-4 element position information internal components, 1-4 displaying, 4-41 Inventory Menu, 4-37 element statistics displaying, 4-32 empty drive carrier, 1-4, 6-2 key, 2-7 error codes, C-1 keypad, 1-1 hardware, C-2 error messages label error field, 4-38 SCSI sense key, C-6 label error field error essages, 4-38 events, history...
Page 170 2-22 SCSI mode parameters power outlet, 2-18 checking or setting, 4-28 power switch, 2-22 detailed information, 4-29 powering off the system, 2-6 SCSI Mode Params, 4-28 primary menu, 4-1 Index-4 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 171 Small Computer Systems Interface Self Test, 4-17 (SCSI), B-1 running, 4-18 software information, xiii send volume match flag, 4-39 SPARCstorage Library, 1-2 sense key 2h stand-alone system, acting as, 2-5 ASC and ASCQ values, C-7 statistics sense key 4h displalying, 4-32...
Page 172 -rs command, 2-4 uncompressed mode, 3-10 unit attention ASC and ASCQ values, C-12 unloading tape drive, 4-5 verify operating system, 2-4 warning symbols, xvi write-protect switch, 2-11 Index-6 SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide—June 1995...
Page 173 Reader Comments We welcome your comments and suggestions to help improve this manual. Please let us know what you think about the SPARCstorage Library Installation and User’s Guide, part number 802-2145-11. The procedures were well documented. Strongly Strongly Agree Agree...
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