Page 1 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual Warning – Procedures contained in this manual must be performed by qualified service-trained maintenance providers. Refer to the section ”Safety Information” in the Preface and Chapter 4, “Safety Information.” A Sun Microsystems, Inc. Business 2550 Garcia Avenue Mountain View, CA 94043 U.S.A.
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, SunDiag, and 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 Contents Preface ..........xvii Part 1—System Information 1.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
To set the time ......2-21 2.3.2.8 Set Security ......2-22 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 5 To enable or disable security ....2-22 2.3.2.9 Set Serial Number ..... . . 2-23 To enter the serial number into the firmware.
Page 6 3.1 SunDiag System Exerciser ......To set the SPARCstorage Library to one of the Sequential Modes to run SunDiag ...
Page 7 3.2 Diagnostics Menu ....... . . Part 3—Preparing for Service 4.
Page 8 A.1 Tape Drive Specifications ......A-1 A.2 SPARCstorage Library Specifications ....A-3 viii SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 9 C. SCSI Targeting........C.1 Relationship of the SPARCstorage Library to the SCSI Bus .
Page 10 Index ......... . . Index-1 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 11 Figures Figure 1-1 Tower Unit ......... . . Figure 1-2 Rack-mounted Unit .
Page 12 Connecting the SCSI Jumper Plug, SCSI Cable, and SCSI Terminator 6-12 Figure 6-9 Removing and Replacing the Fuse ..... . . 6-13 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 13 Figure 6-10 Moving the Cartridge Handling Mechanism (CHM) to the Right ......... . . 6-16 Figure 6-11 Disconnecting the Drive Carriers from the SMC Card .
Page 14 Default Element Addresses in the SPARCstorage Library ......SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 15 Table 2-4 Default SCSI IDs for the SPARCstorage Library, the Tape Drives, and the Host ......
Page 16 Table A-7 Environmental Specifications of the SPARCstorage Library ......Table A-8 AC Power Characteristics for the SPARCstorage Library .
Page 17 Preface This book describes how to troubleshoot, diagnose error messages, and remove ™ and replace parts in the SPARCstorage Library. Who Should Use This Book ™ This book is written for a qualified Sun field service engineer or system administrator. You must have experience as a system administrator or field service engineer in order to perform the procedures in this book.
Page 18 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 xviii SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 19 Caution – Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the equipment. Sun Microsystems, Inc. is not responsible for regulatory compliance of a modified SPARCstorage Library. Caution – There is a lithium battery soldered on the SMC controller card.
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Page 21 Part 1— System Information Product Description page 1-1...
Page 23 • One power supply The SPARCstorage Library can store up to 140 Gbytes of information on ten data cartridges, assuming an average data compression ratio of 2:1. The tape library includes a four-line display panel and a keypad on the front panel that enables you to interactively control operations, such as setting options, checking operating statistics, and diagnosing errors.
Page 24: Tower Unit
The SPARCstorage Library is available in three models, which have identical internal parts: Tower unit Figure 1-1 Rack-mounted unit Figure 1-2 Tabletop unit Figure 1-3 Figure 1-1 Tower Unit SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 25 Figure 1-2 Rack-mounted Unit Figure 1-3 Tabletop Unit Product Description...
Page 26 CHM to complete its current operation before the door latch is released. Display 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 display panel. SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 27: Figure 1-4 Front Panel Features
Door Keylock Display panel Figure 1-4 Front Panel Features Product Description...
Page 28 Power supply assembly Comprises the fan, power switch, power connector, and fuse. Outer shield SMC controller card Power switch Fuse Power connector 9-pin Remote 25-pin serial port hardware serial port port Figure 1-5 Back Panel Cutaway View SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 29 The power supply assembly (see Figure 1-5 on page 1-6) is comprises: Provides cooling. Power switch Controls power on and off. Power connector Part of the power supply assembly. Fuse Part of the power supply assembly. 1.1.3 Front Internal Components The tape library front internal components (see Figure 1-6 on page 1-8) consist Data cartridge magazine Holds the data cartridges.
Page 30: Figure 1-6 Front View Of The Internal Components
Data cartridge magazine mounting plate Data cartridge magazine Fixed cartridge holder Tape drives Idler pulley assembly Bar code scanner Cartridge handling mechanism (CHM) Figure 1-6 Front View of the Internal Components SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 31 1.1.4 Back Internal Components The tape library back internal components (see Figure 1-7 on page 1-10) consist Power supply Provides power for the tape library. The fan, power switch, power connector, and fuse are part of this assembly. Long axis motor Powers the motion of the CHM on the long axis.
Page 32: Figure 1-7 Back View Of The Internal Components
Power Long axis supply motor CHM and display panel cables Figure 1-7 Back View of the Internal Components 1-10 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 33 Part 2— Troubleshooting Troubleshooting page 2-1 Diagnostics page 3-1...
Page 35 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how troubleshoot the SPARCstorage Library by interpreting error codes. It describes the functions of the keypad, including how to use the display panel to: • Run diagnostics • Configure the unit • Perform maintenance • Display tape library statistics and other information...
Page 36 - when reset - before a move operation The CHM could not pick the tape Reset the tape library. If this error still occurs, replace the tape because it was still in the drive. library. SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 37 Table 2-1 Hardware Errors by Error Code (Continued) Error Description Corrective Action Number Pick mechanical failure. The CHM Reset the tape library. If this error still occurs, replace the tape could not successfully pick from a library. full cartridge slot. Gripper error.
Page 38 If there are no obstructions and the belt is intact, you may need to replace the SMC controller card. If replacing the SMC controller card does not help, replace the tape library. SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 39 Table 2-1 Hardware Errors by Error Code (Continued) Error Description Corrective Action Number Parameter > limit. Firmware error. Make sure the tape library and the tape drives are not being used by the host computer then reset the tape library. If the error still occurs, replace the SMC controller card.
Page 40 SCSI int stuck error. There is SCSI by the host computer then reset the tape library. If the error still chip failure. appears, replace either the host adapter card or the SMC controller card. Lastly, replace the tape library. SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 41 2.1.2 SCSI Sense Key Errors The SCSI sense key error messages, listed in Table 2-2, appear in the console window on the computer system. For more detailed information on the SCSI Sense Error messages, see Appendix D, “Error Codes.” Table 2-2 SCSI Sense Key Error Messages SCSI Sense Error Description...
Page 42: Table 2-3 Tape Drive Led Descriptions
* A fast flash is approximately four flashes per second. # The blinking rate depends on the SCSI activity. NOTE: When the middle LED is green, the drive is in an uncompressed mode. When it is amber, the drive is in a compressed mode. SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 43 2.3 Primary Menu The SPARCstorage Library has a primary menu on the display panel from which you can access several menus as shown on the screen below. Figure 2-1 shows the menu structure and submenus. Main Screen Interface Menu Configuration Menu...
Page 44: To Access The Primary Menu
Cycle Pick/Place Cycle Gripper Set Serial Cycle S Axis Number Cycle L Axis Cycle Solenoid Figure 2-1 Primary Menu To access the primary menu Press Escape (see Figure 2-1) until the primary menu is displayed. 2-10 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 45: Interface Menu
2.3.1 Interface Menu The Interface Menu consists of the following submenus: • Control mode • Configure 25-Pin Port (not supported) • Configure 9-Pin Port (not supported) • Configure 4-Pin Port (not supported) 2.3.1.1 Control Mode The Control Mode Menu determines what controls the motions of the CHM. The tape library has the following control modes: •...
Page 46: To Set The Tape Library To Scsi Interface Mode
6. Select SCSI Interface by pressing , then Enter. An asterisk (*) is displayed by the current control mode. 7. Press Escape until the primary menu is displayed. ↑ 8. Select Main Screen by pressing , then Enter. 2-12 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 47: To Set The Tape Library To Sequential Cts 1, Cts 2, Or Dual Sequential Modes
To set the tape library to Sequential CTS 1, CTS 2, or Dual Sequential Modes Set the tape library to Sequential CTS1, Sequential CTS2, or Dual Sequential mode in order to run the SunDiag system exerciser. If only one tape drive is installed, the display panel displays only Sequential CTS1 mode.
Page 48: Figure 2-2 Location Of Tape Drive Unload Button
If the display panel reads Set Security Off, security is turned on. See “To enable or disable security” on page 2-22. 4. Press Escape until the primary menu is displayed. ↓ ↑ 5. Select the Interface Menu by pressing , then Enter. 2-14 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 49: Configuration Menu
↓ ↑ 6. Select the Control Mode Menu by pressing , then Enter. 7. Select Sequential CTS1, Sequential CTS2, or Dual Sequential mode by ↓ ↑ pressing , then Enter. The tape library performs the following actions when processing a cartridge: 1.
Page 50: Set Scsi Ids
SCSI IDs. If the tape library contains only one CTS, the SCSI ID for the blank drive displays a “B” for blank. Table 2-4 shows the default SCSI IDs for the SPARCstorage Library, the tape drives, and the host computer system.
Page 51: To View Or Change Scsi Ids
First tape Second tape First tape drive drive drive Second tape drive Tower unit Rack-mounted unit Figure 2-3 Location of the Tape Drives Under the Solaris 2.x software environment, you can set the SCSI IDs of the tape drive to any available SCSI ID not used elsewhere on the SCSI bus, from 0 - 6.
Page 52: Set Scsi Parity Checking
If you see SCSI Parity Off on the display panel, SCSI parity checking is turned on. When SCSI parity checking is turned off, the display panel reads SCSI Parity On. In other words, the next state, not the current state, is displayed. 2-18 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 53: Sequential Options
2.3.2.3 Sequential Options With the Sequential Options, you can perform the following actions to control how the cartridges are processed in Sequential CTS 1, Sequential CTS 2, and Dual Sequential modes. The loop and restart options are application specific. Restart option Determines whether the tape library restarts at the first cartridge or restarts where it left off after a power-on or reset.
Page 54: To Set The Loop Option
The Back Light feature turns the light in back of the display panel on or off. To turn the back light on or off ↓ ↑ 1. Select the Configuration Menu by pressing , then Enter. 2-20 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 55: Set Date
↓ ↑ 2. Select Back Light by pressing , then Enter. → 3. Turn Back Light on by pressing or turn Back Light off by ← pressing 2.3.2.6 Set Date To set the date Use the Set Date screen to set the date shown on the Main Screen. ↓...
Page 56: Set Security
Move from column to column by pressing ↑ ↓ b. Change the password (default password is 000) by pressing c. Make the password active by pressing Enter. Note – If you forgot the password, try entering the default password, 000. 2-22 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 57: Set Serial Number
2.3.2.9 Set Serial Number A label on the back of the unit displays the serial number. To enter the serial number in the tape library firmware, use the Set Serial Number option. To enter the serial number into the firmware 1.
Page 58: Maintenance Menu
Select the Control Mode Menu by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ d. Select LCD Interface mode by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 3. Select the Maintenance Menu by pressing , then Enter. 2-24 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 59 4. Make sure that there is at least one tape present and one empty slot before beginning. ↓ ↑ 5. Select Demo Menu by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 6. Select Drive Demo by pressing , then Enter. The screen displays: Should cartridges be loaded into the drives?
Page 60: To Run The Slot Demo Test
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 then Enter. 2-26 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 61: Diagnostics Menu
2.3.3.3 Diagnostics Menu The Diagnostics Menu enables you to perform a variety of diagnostic ↑ ↓ functions. Use to scroll up or to scroll down. Before you perform diagnostics, make certain you know the element indexes for the components you will exercise. See Figure 2-4. 83 82 Cartridge slots Fixed...
Page 62 CTS and replace it in the same slot. You must specify the source slot (see Figure 2-4 on page 2-27) and the number of pick/place cycles that the CHM should perform in increments of 10 (up to 250). 2-28 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 63: To Run The Self Test
Cycle Gripper Causes the gripper to open and close. You must specify the number of cycles in increments of 10 (up to 250). Cycle S Axis 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).
Page 64: To Run The Position To Element Diagnostic
6. Select the element address where you want to position the CHM (shown ↑ ↓ in the upper right corner) by pressing , then Enter. See Figure 2-4 on page 2-27. The CHM moves in front of the element index you indicated. 2-30 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 65: To Run The Park Test
The system displays a message similar to the following when the move is complete. POSITION TO 3: Status: Complete 7. To run the test again with a different element index, press Escape to return to the Diagnostics Menu and repeat steps 4 and 5. To abort the Position to Element diagnostic, press Escape and then Enter.
Page 66: To Run The Move Cartridge Test
↑ 4. Select the Diagnostics Menu by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 5. Select Move Cartridge by pressing , then Enter. The system displays the following screen: Set Source ↑ Increase ↓ Decrease 2-32 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 67: To Run The Scan Test
6. Select the element index of the cartridge slot (shown in the upper right corner) from which you want the CHM to pick the cartridge by ↑ ↓ pressing , then Enter. See Figure 2-4 on page 2-27. The system displays the following screen: Set Destination ↑...
Page 68: To Run The Scan With Range Test
6. Select the element index (shown in the upper right corner) 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 2-34 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 69: To Run The Home Gripper Test
7. Select the element index (shown in the upper right corner) where you ↑ ↓ want the bar code scanner to end scanning by pressing then Enter. The test scans a range of bar code labels and stores the information in the cartridge inventory.
Page 70: To Run The Cycle Pick/Place Test
Select LCD Interface mode by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 3. Select the Maintenance Menu by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 4. Select the Diagnostics Menu by pressing , then Enter. 2-36 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 71: To Run The Cycle Gripper Test
↓ ↑ 5. Select Cycle Pick/Place by pressing , then Enter. The system displays the following screen: Set Source ↑ Increase ↓ Decrease 6. Select the element index of the cartridge slot from which you want the CHM to pick and place the cartridge (shown in the upper right corner) by ↑...
Page 72: To Run The Cycle S Axis Test
Select LCD Interface mode by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 3. Select the Maintenance Menu by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 4. Select the Diagnostics Menu by pressing , then Enter. 2-38 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 73: To Run The Cycle L Axis Test
↓ ↑ 5. Select Cycle S Axis by pressing , then Enter. The system displays this screen: Set Cycles ↑ Increase ↓ Decrease 6. Select the number of cycles (in increments of ten) you want the Cycle S ↑ ↓ Axis test to run by pressing , then Enter.
Page 74: To Run The Cycle Solenoid Test
6. 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 then Enter. 2-40 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 75: Library Information Menu
2.3.4 Library Information Menu The Library Information Menu consists of the following submenus: SCSI Menu Contains SCSI mode parameters, reservations, and sense data. Statistics Contains data about CHM operations and elements. System Sensors Contains information about the mechanical sensors. Command history Displays the contents of the history buffer.
Page 76: To Check Or Set The Scsi Mode Parameters
(for the tower unit) or the rightmost slot (for the tabletop and rack-mounted units). CTS Addr The element address of the first cartridge tape subsystem (CTS). The remaining CTS is numbered sequentially. CTS Num The number of CTSs installed. 2-42 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 77 Parity Parity checking on the SCSI bus. When the parity option is on (the default), the tape library checks all data coming across the SCSI bus for parity. Pty Retry The number of retries when a parity error is detected. Security Indicates whether the SCSI security feature is on or off.
Page 78 If there is no reservation, “-NONE-” is displayed. SCSI Sense Data SCSI Sense Data is displayed in the console window on the Sun system. See Table 2-2 on page 2-7 for a description of SCSI Sense Data. 2-44 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 79: Statistics
2.3.4.2 Statistics The statistics menus enable you to review the statistics for the tape library and for each element. See Figure 2-4 on page 2-27 for the default element addresses. To review statistics for the tape library ↓ ↑ 1. Select the Library Info Menu by pressing , then Enter.
Page 80 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. 2-46 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 81: System Sensors
2.3.4.3 System Sensors The System Sensors display lets you check the current status of the internal mechanical sensors. To check the status of the sensors ↓ ↑ 1. Select the Library Info Menu by pressing , then Enter. ↓ ↑ 2.
Page 82: Command History
9-29-94 04441 3. Press ↑ and ↓ to scroll through the entries. The most recent event in the history buffer is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 4. To exit Command History, press Escape. 2-48 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 83: Drive Info Menu
Table 2-8 describes what the Command History information means. Table 2-8 Field Descriptions of Command History Shown in sample Field Name Description IDX (Index) Line number of this event within the history buffer ( 000 - 299). 000 - most recent event MOVE From Process name that caused this event.
Page 84 A cartridge is loaded in the tape drive or the drive status is unknown. Clean Cleaning status. Drive needs to be cleaned or the cleaning tape is used up. Drive is clean. Warning Not currently used. 2-50 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 85: To Determine The Meaning Of
Occupied Indicates if a cartridge is installed. Cartridge loaded in the tape drive. 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.
Page 86: The Tape Drive Leds
Select Clean Drive 2 to clean tape drive 2 (the left drive in the tabletop and rack-mounted units or the bottom drive in the tower unit). 2-52 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 87 The following activities occur: • The CHM picks the cleaning cartridge from the fixed cartridge slot and inserts it into the specified tape drive. • The tape drive automatically performs the cleaning process. The cleaning cartridge is ejected after 3 to 4 minutes when the cleaning process is complete.
Page 88: To Manually Clean A Tape Drive
Figure 2-5 Tape Drive Unload Button 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. 2-54 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 89: Inventory Menu
2.3.4.6 Inventory Menu The library maintains a cartridge inventory in NVRAM containing information about these element locations: • CHM (medium transportation element) • Data cartridge elements (storage elements) • CTSs (tape drives or data storage elements) Use the Inventory Menu to display: Bar code label Includes data about whether the bar code scanner could information...
Page 90: Table 2-9 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. 2-56 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 91: Occupied Info
The Send Volume Match flag indicates whether the cartridge label matched the template sent with the last SEND VOLUME MATCH (B8h) command: Label did not match the template. Label matched the template. 2.3.4.8 Occupied Info The Occupied Info command displays information for each element index. To display element occupied information ↓...
Page 92: Position Info
3. Select Position Info by pressing by pressing , then Enter. The following screen is displayed: ELEM POS, INX= 0: Long Axis: Depth ↓ 4. Display the following information for each element index by pressing ↓ or ↑. 2-58 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 93 The following chart displays the information for each index: Displays the element index. Long Axis Indicates the distance the CHM has to move along the long axis from its home position to the specified element location. Depth 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 magazine or a data cartridge in the magazine (not used for the tape drives or...
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Page 95: Diagnostics
3-2 3.1 SunDiag System Exerciser The SPARCstorage Library must be in one of the three sequential modes (Sequential CTS1, Sequential CTS2, or Dual Sequential) to use the SunDiag system exerciser. Any of the sequential modes causes the unit to automatically get the next tape and load it into the drive.
Page 96 (Control Mode Menu under the Interface Menu). SCSI control mode is the normal operation mode. 3.2 Diagnostics Menu To run diagnostics, use the Diagnostics Menu. For procedures, see Section 2.3.3.3, “Diagnostics Menu,” on page 2-27.” SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 97 Part 3— Preparing for Service Safety and Tool Requirements page 4-1...
Page 99 Safety and Tool Requirements This chapter is organized in the following major sections: Safety Precautions page 4-1 Symbols page 4-3 System Precautions page 4-4 Tools and Equipment Required page 4-6 4.1 Safety Precautions For your protection, observe the following safety precautions when servicing the equipment: •...
Page 100: Table 4-1 Safety Precautions
An approved ESD mat provides protection from static damage when used with a wrist strap. The mat also cushions and protects electrical parts. Cover panels System damage Attach all cabinet cover panels after performing any service work on the and overheating tape library. SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 101 4.2 Symbols The following symbols mean: WARNING Risk of electrical shock. To reduce the risk, follow the instructions. WARNING Risk of personal injury. To reduce the risk, follow the instructions. CAUTION Risk of equipment damage. To reduce the risk, follow the instructions. A terminal to which alternating current or voltage may be applied.
Page 102 Caution – Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the equipment. Sun Microsystems, Inc. is not responsible for regulatory compliance of a modified Sun product. 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.
Page 103 Caution – Improper handling by unqualified personnel can cause serious damage to this equipment. Unqualified personnel who tamper with this equipment may be held liable for any resulting damage to the equipment. Caution – There is a lithium battery soldered on the SMC controller card. When the lithium battery needs to be replaced, replace the entire SMC controller card.
Page 104 Antistatic wrist strap • ESD mat • Screwdriver, flatblade, medium sized • Screwdriver, flatblade, long-handled • Screwdriver, flatblade, short-handled • Screwdriver, Phillips • Screwdriver, TORX • TORX bits, T-20, T-15, and T-10 • Container for screws SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 105 Part 4— Subassembly Removal and Replacement Internal Access page 5-1 Removing and Installing Replacement Parts page 6-1...
Page 107 Internal Access This chapter describes how to gain internal access to the following tape library units: Rack-Mounted Unit page 5-1 Tower Unit page 5-12 Tabletop Unit page 5-17 5.1 Rack-Mounted Unit To service the tape library, you must remove it from the expansion cabinet and remove the top cover.
Page 108: Figure 5-1 Ac Distribution Unit Power Switch
Warning – The power must be turned off at the main circuit breaker or risk of electrical shock to personnel exists. Power Controller REMOTE POWER CONTROL BUS SWITCHED II 0 I MAIN POWER Main power circuit breaker (rotated 90 degrees for clarity) Figure 5-1 AC Distribution Unit Power Switch SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 109: Figure 5-2 Extending The Anti-Tilt Bar And Removing
5. Extend the anti-tilt bar from the cabinet bottom by grasping it underneath the front edge and pulling it out to its fully-extended position. See Figure 5-2. 6. Remove the front bezel by pulling on both sides of it. See Figure 5-2. Anti-tilt bar Figure 5-2 Extending the Anti-Tilt Bar and Removing the Front Bezel...
Page 110: Figure 5-3 Removing The Vented Rear Panel
Remove the two Phillips screws at the top of the vented rear panel. b. Pull the top of the vented rear panel away from the cabinet. Continue lifting the panel until the bottom is clear. Vented rear panel Figure 5-3 Removing the Vented Rear Panel SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 111: Figure 5-4 Rear View Of The Tape Library Showing The Scsi Connectors
5.1.2 Removing the Tape Library Warning – The tape library weighs 90 pounds (40.86 kg). To avoid personnel injury or damage to the tape library, use two or more people to remove the tape library from the expansion cabinet. 1. Prepare the system for removal of the tape library. Follow the steps in the section Section 5.1.1, “Preparing to Remove the Tape Library,”...
Page 112: Figure 5-5 Location Of The Mounting Brackets
4. Remove the four Phillips screws that secure the mounting brackets to the tape library (two screws for each mounting bracket). See Figure 5-5. Mounting bracket screw holes Figure 5-5 Location of the Mounting Brackets SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 113: Figure 5-6 Dismounting Or Mounting The Tape Library From
5. Fully extend the tape library until the two slide rail buttons (one on each side) click. See Figure 5-6. 6. Dismount the tape library from the slide rails. See Figure 5-6. Warning – The tape library weighs 90 pounds (40.86 kg). To avoid personnel injury or damage to the tape library, use two or more people to remove the tape library from the expansion cabinet.
Page 114: Figure 5-7 Removing And Replacing The Top Cover On
3. Pull up on the handle and slide the top cover away from the front panel. Lift the cover off the chassis. See Figure 5-7. Handle Top cover Figure 5-7 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover on the Rack-Mounted Unit SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 115 5.1.4 Replacing the Top Cover 1. Position the top cover on top of the library with the handle toward the back. See Figure 5-7 on page 5-8. 2. Slide the tabs into the slots on the front panel and position the cover over the chassis.
Page 116: Figure 5-8 230 Volt And 240 Volt Power Distribution Units
Plug the tape library power cord into the power distribution unit. See Figure 5-8. 230V power 240V power distribution unit distribution unit Connect first tape library Connect second tape library Figure 5-8 230 Volt and 240 Volt Power Distribution Units 5-10 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 117: Figure 5-9 Installing The Vented Rear Panel
6. Install the vented rear panel. See Figure 5-9. a. Place the bottom of the vented rear panel in the groove on the top of the kick panel. b. Swing the top of the vented rear panel towards the cabinet until the top of the panel is touching the cabinet.
Page 118 5. Push up on the top cover from the rear and pull it towards the rear until the front lip of the cover disengages from the front panel. Remove the top cover. See Figure 5-10. 5-12 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 119: Figure 5-10 Removing And Replacing The Top Cover To
Top cover Figure 5-10 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover to the Tower Unit Internal Access 5-13...
Page 120: Figure 5-11 Removing And Replacing The Right Panel
Slide the right panel toward the rear and lift up to remove it. The tabs will disengage from their slots. See Figure 5-11. Rear of the unit Right panel Slot Figure 5-11 Removing and Replacing the Right Panel 5-14 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 121: Figure 5-12 Removing The Metal Panel
2. Remove the right metal panel. a. Remove the four TORX T-10 screws securing the metal panel to the chassis. See Figure 5-12. b. Pull out on the handle to remove the metal panel. Metal panel Handle Figure 5-12 Removing the Metal Panel Internal Access 5-15...
Page 122 1. Replace the top cover, lining up the two screw holes in the cover with the two holes on the rear edge. See Figure 5-10 on page 5-13. 2. Insert and secure the two TORX T-20 screws. 5-16 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 123 5.3 Tabletop Unit 1. Turn off the power but leave the power cord connected to the wall outlet. 2. Attach a wrist strap to your wrist and to a metal portion at the rear of the chassis. 3. Obtain a the following tools and equipment: •...
Page 124: Figure 5-13 Removing And Replacing The Top Cover On
Handle Top cover Figure 5-13 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover on the Tabletop Unit 5-18 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 125 Removing and Installing Replacement Parts This chapter describes how to remove and install these replacement parts: Tape Drive in the Drive Carrier or Drive Blank page 6-2 Power Supply page 6-6 Fuse page 6-13 SMC Controller Card page 6-15 Bar Code Scanner page 6-26...
Page 126 2. Make sure data cartridges are not in the tape drives. The top/right and bottom/left LEDs on the tape drives must be off. If the top/right and bottom/left LEDs are steadily flashing: a. Open the front door. SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 127: Figure 6-1 Location Of The Unload Button
b. Push the Unload square button on the tape drive. See Figure 6-1. LEDs Unload button Figure 6-1 Location of the Unload Button c. Wait 10 to 90 seconds. d. Remove all data cartridges. 3. Turn off the power but leave the power cord connected to the wall outlet. 4.
Page 128: Figure 6-2 Screws On The Drive Carrier Faceplate
6. Pull out the lever on the faceplate using your finger. See Figure 6-2. Do not try to pull out the lever without first loosening the screws. 7. Pull the drive carrier out of the slot. See Figure 6-2. SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 129: Figure 6-3 Inserting The Drive Carrier
6.1.2 Installing the Drive Carrier or Drive Blank If you are installing two drive carriers, it does not matter which one you insert first. 1. Insert the drive carrier into the slot with the lever toward the bottom (table top and rack-mounted units) or on the right (tower unit). See Figure 6-3.
Page 130: Removing The Power Supply
1. Turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. 2. Obtain the following tools: • long flatblade screwdriver • T-20 TORX screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver 6.2.2 Removing the Power Supply 1. Position the unit with the back facing you. SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 131: Figure 6-4 Disconnecting The Scsi Jumper Plug, Scsi Terminator
2. Disconnect the following at the rear of the unit. See Figure 6-4. • SCSI jumper plug • SCSI terminator • SCSI cable(s) Power outlet SCSI cable SCSI jumper plug SCSI terminator Figure 6-4 Disconnecting the SCSI Jumper Plug, SCSI Terminator, and SCSI Cable Removing and Installing Replacement Parts...
Page 132: Figure 6-5 Removing The Back Cover Plate
3. Remove the three captive Phillips screws from the back cover plate and lift off the back cover plate. See Figure 6-5. Captive screw Back cover plate Figure 6-5 Removing the Back Cover Plate SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 133: Figure 6-6 Removing The Screws Inside The Chassis From
4. Loosen the two captive flathead screws that secure the power supply to the floor of the chassis (table top and rack-mounted units) or the side of the unit (tower unit). See Figure 6-6. 5. Remove the TORX T-20 screw inside the chassis connecting the power supply to the grounding block on the back side of the chassis.
Page 134: Figure 6-7 Removing The Power Supply Screws From
J1 connector on the SMC card. See Figure 6-6. 8. Tilt the power supply away from the back panel using both hands. Lift it out of the tape library. 6-10 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 135: Installing The Power Supply
6.2.3 Installing the Power Supply 1. Perform the steps in the section Section 6.2.1, “Preparing to Remove and Replace the Power Supply,” on page 6-6. 2. Lower the power supply into the tape library, tilting it away from the back panel to get it past the motor. 3.
Page 136: Figure 6-8 Connecting The Scsi Jumper Plug, Scsi Cable, And Scsi Terminator
10. Replace the SCSI terminator and the SCSI cable(s) on the back panel. See Figure 6-8. Power outlet SCSI cable SCSI jumper plug SCSI terminator Figure 6-8 Connecting the SCSI Jumper Plug, SCSI Cable, and SCSI Terminator 6-12 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 137: Fuse
6.3 Fuse 6.3.1 Removing and Replacing the Fuse 1. Turn off the power. 2. Obtain a small short screwdriver. 3. Open the fuse drawer by inserting a screwdriver into the slot and pulling the drawer out. 4. Pull the old fuse out of the fuse slot. See Figure 6-9.
Page 138 7. Insert the fuse drawer into the back panel. Push in until you hear it snap into place. See Figure 6-9. 8. Turn the power on. 9. Order another spare fuse. See Section 7.1, “Replacement Parts.” 6-14 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 139: Smc Controller Card
6.4 SMC Controller Card 6.4.1 Preparing to Remove and Install the SMC Controller Card 1. Turn off the power but leave the power cord plugged into a wall outlet. 2. Remove the service access cover (table top and rack-mounted units) or the right plastic and metal panels (tower unit).
Page 140: Removing The Smc Controller Card
(rack-mounted unit) by firmly sliding the CHM along its path (away from the drive carriers). See Figure 6-10. You should have access to the drive carriers. Drive carriers Figure 6-10 Moving the Cartridge Handling Mechanism (CHM) to the Right 6-16 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 141: Figure 6-11 Disconnecting The Drive Carriers From The Smc Card
2. Slide both drive carriers (or drive blanks) out slightly loosening them from their SCSI connectors on the SMC controller card. See Figure 6-11. a. Loosen the two captive screws on the drive carrier faceplate. b. Pull out the lever on the faceplate using your finger. Do not try to pull out the lever without first loosening the screws.
Page 142: Figure 6-12 Location Of The Scsi Jumper Plug, Scsi Terminator, And Scsi Cable(S)
See Figure 6-12. • SCSI jumper plug • SCSI terminator • SCSI cable Power outlet SCSI cable SCSI jumper plug SCSI terminator Figure 6-12 Location of the SCSI Jumper Plug, SCSI Terminator, and SCSI Cable(s) 6-18 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 143: Figure 6-13 Removing Or Replacing The Outer Cover From
4. Loosen the three captive Phillips screws from the outer cover on the back panel. Remove the outer cover. See Figure 6-13. Captive screw Outer cover Figure 6-13 Removing or Replacing the Outer Cover from the Back Panel Removing and Installing Replacement Parts 6-19...
Page 144: Figure 6-14 Removing Or Replacing The Smc Card
5. Remove the six T-20 TORX screws securing the SMC controller card to the chassis. See Figure 6-14. Figure 6-14 Removing or Replacing the SMC Card 6-20 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 145: Figure 6-15 Disconnecting Or Connecting The Display Panel Cable
6. Disconnect the display panel cable from the J10 connector (outside connector) on the SMC controller card. See Figure 6-15. Display panel cable J10 connector SMC controller card Figure 6-15 Disconnecting or Connecting the Display Panel Cable Removing and Installing Replacement Parts 6-21...
Page 146: Figure 6-16 Disconnecting Or Connecting The Chm Cable
Figure 6-16 Disconnecting or Connecting the CHM Cable 8. Lift the SMC controller card out from the back of the unit. The alignment pins disengage the J1 connector. The ESD shield is part of the SMC card; do not remove it. 6-22 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 147: Install The Smc Controller Card
6.4.3 Install the SMC Controller Card 1. Perform these steps while holding the SMC controller card in your hand: a. Insert the CHM cable into the J9 connector (inside connector) on the SMC controller card. See Figure 6-16 on page 6-22. b.
Page 148: Figure 6-17 Inserting The Drive Carriers
See Figure 6-13 on page 6-19. a. Position the outer cover over the card with the screws at the top. Make sure the screws go inside the frame. b. Tighten the three captive screws. 6-24 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 149: Figure 6-18 Location Of The Scsi Terminator, Scsi Jumper Plug
8. Connect the following on the rear panel. See Figure 6-18. • SCSI terminator • SCSI jumper plug • SCSI cable(s) Power connector SCSI cable SCSI jumper plug SCSI terminator Figure 6-18 Location of the SCSI Terminator, SCSI Jumper Plug, and SCSI Cable Removing and Installing Replacement Parts 6-25...
Page 150: Bar Code Scanner
4. Lay the tape library on a work bench on its side (horizontally) with the opening at the top. See Figure 6-19 on page 6-27. 5. Open the door. 6. Obtain the following tools: • T-10 TORX bit • T-15 TORX bit 6-26 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 151: Removing The Bar Code Scanner
6.5.2 Removing the Bar Code Scanner 1. Locate the bar code scanner mounted on the cartridge handling mechanism (CHM). If the CHM is not at the left, move the CHM to the left by firmly sliding the CHM along its path. See Figure 6-19. Bar code scanner Figure 6-19 Bar Code Scanner Location...
Page 152: Figure 6-20 Removing Or Installing The Strain Relief Plate
2. Remove the strain relief plate on the CHM using a T-10 TORX bit. See Figure 6-20. Bar code scanner Strain relief plate Figure 6-20 Removing or Installing the Strain Relief Plate 6-28 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 153: Figure 6-21 Disconnecting The Gripper Flex And
3. Remove the TORX T-10 screw from the ground cable. Remove the ground cable. See Figure 6-21. 4. Disconnect the gripper flex cable from the J3 connector by pressing the tab on the latch. See Figure 6-21. 5. Press against the latch (towards the cable) on the bar code scanner cable using your finger or a long screwdriver.
Page 154: Figure 6-22 Removing Or Installing The Bar Code Scanner
6. Remove the two TORX T-10 screws securing the bar code scanner to the CHM. This action removes the bar code scanner from the CHM. See Figure 6-22. Bar code scanner Bar code scanner cable Figure 6-22 Removing or Installing the Bar Code Scanner 6-30 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 155: Installing The Bar Code Scanner
6.5.3 Installing the Bar Code Scanner Note – You must have Solstice Backup or a similar application to use the bar code scanner. 1. Locate the four alignment holes on the CHM. See Figure 6-23. 2. Match up the two locating pins on the bar code scanner with the first and third alignment holes (starting from the outside) on the CHM.
Page 156: Figure 6-24 Attaching The Bar Code Scanner
3. Insert and secure the two TORX-10 screws at the bottom of each screw slot. See Figure 6-24. This action attaches the bar code scanner to the CHM. Bar code scanner Figure 6-24 Attaching the Bar Code Scanner 6-32 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 157: Figure 6-25 Reconnecting The Gripper Flex And
4. Connect the bar code scanner cable on the bar code scanner to the J2 connector. See Figure 6-21. Make sure that the cable is secure. 5. Replace the gripper flex cable to the J3 connector. See Figure 6-21. 6. Replace the ground cable by securing the TORX screw. See Figure 6-21.
Page 158: Figure 6-26 Installing The Strain Relief Plate
See Section 5.1.4, “Replacing the Top Cover and Section 5.2.3, “Replacing the Right Plastic and Metal Panels. ADD REFERENCE TO TABLE TOP SECTION 9. Detach the wrist strap from your wrist and the metal chassis. 10. Turn on the power. 6-34 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 159 11. Run the Scan and Scan With Range diagnostics to make sure the bar code scanner is working properly. See “To run the Scan test” on page 2-33 and “To run the Scan With Range test” on page 2-34. Removing and Installing Replacement Parts 6-35...
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Page 161: Part 5-Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Part 5— Illustrated Parts Breakdown Illustrated Parts Breakdown page 7-1...
Page 163: Replacement Parts
Illustrated Parts Breakdown This chapter lists the replacement parts and their part numbers. This chapter also provides illustrations of the replacement parts. 7.1 Replacement Parts Table 7-1 lists the replacement parts and their part numbers. Table 7-1 Replacement Parts List Part Number Description F370-1894...
Page 164 SPARCstorage Library, stacked unit (empty) F370-1926 SPARCstorage Library, tower unit (empty, logoless) F370-1927 SPARCstorage Library, rack-mounted unit (empty, logoless) F370-1928 SPARCstorage Library, stacked unit (empty, logoless) 250-1007 Wrist strap 250-1318 Cleaning tape 370-1906 TORX-10 screwdriver SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 165: Figure 7-1 Interior Of The Tape Library
Drive carriers Bar code scanner Power supply Figure 7-1 Interior of the Tape Library See the following figures for close up views of the drive carriers, power supply, CHM, bar code scanner, and the SMC controller card. Illustrated Parts Breakdown...
Page 166: Figure 7-2 Location Of The Outer Cover And
SMC controller card Outer cover Figure 7-2 Location of the Outer Cover and the SMC Controller Card SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 167: Figure 7-3 Location Of The Drive Carriers
Drive carrier Drive carrier Figure 7-3 Location of the Drive Carriers Illustrated Parts Breakdown...
Page 168 Bar code scanner Long axis belt clamp Figure 7-4 Close Up of the CHM and the Bar Code Scanner SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 169 Power supply Figure 7-5 Location of the Power Supply Illustrated Parts Breakdown...
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Page 171: Part 6-Appendixes, Glossary, Index
Part 6— Appendixes, Glossary, Index Product Specifications page A-1 Functional Description page B-1 SCSI Targeting page C-1 Error Codes page D-1...
Page 173: Product Specifications
A-3 A.1 Tape Drive Speciﬁcations The tape drive(s) in the SPARCstorage Library are 5.25-inch high, half-height tape drives. They have the capability of synchronous data transfer. The top/right and bottom/left tape drive LEDs slowly flash when the tape drive...
Page 174: Table A-1 Tape Storage Capacity, Transfer Rate
During one full cycle, the cartridge handling mechanism (CHM) completes the following: • Picks the tape cartridge from a cartridge slot • Places the cartridge in a tape drive • Removes the cartridge from the tape drive • Replaces the cartridge in the cartridge slot SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 175: Sparcstorage Library Specifications
A.2 SPARCstorage Library Speciﬁcations A.2.1 External Dimensions Table A-3, Table A-3, and Table A-5list the external dimensions of the different models of the SPARCstorage Library. Table A-3 External Dimensions of the Rack-Mounted Unit Inches Millimeters Description Height 8.65 219.8 From the top to the...
Page 176: Weight
82 lbs. 74.4 Tower unit 82.0 lbs. (37.20 kg.) 74.4 lbs. (33.75 kg.) A.2.3 Environmental Speciﬁcations Table A-7 lists the environmental specifications of the SPARCstorage Library. Table A-7 Environmental Specifications of the SPARCstorage Library Specification Operating Storage or Non-Operating Transportation +5°...
Page 177: Power Specifications
A.2.4 Power Speciﬁcations A.2.4.1 AC Input Voltages The SPARCstorage Library includes an internal power supply capable of accepting 90 to 259 VAC at 48 to 62 Hz. The SPARCstorage Library has automatic input voltage selection. A.2.4.2 AC Input Power The SPARCstorage Library can operate continuously when the AC power experiences intermittent operation, voltage surges, and voltage spikes.
Page 178: Fuse
A.2.5 Safety and Regulatory Compliance Speciﬁcations A.2.5.1 Safety Agency Standards The SPARCstorage Library complies with and is certified to the applicable requirements of the following domestic and international product safety standards: •...
Page 179: Functional Description
One fixed slot • Two tape drives Each element in the SPARCstorage Library has an element address that enables the SPARCstorage Library to identify the elements and move cartridges between them. You may need to identify locations in the SPARCstorage Library by their element addresses when: •...
Page 180: Default Element Addresses
Figure B-1shows the default addresses for each element. You can change these addresses by using a SCSI-2 MODE SELECT command. 83 82 Cartridge slots Fixed slot Figure B-1 Default Element Addresses in the SPARCstorage Library SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 181: Scsi Targeting
C-1 SCSI Guidelines page C-3 C.1 Relationship of the SPARCstorage Library to the SCSI Bus The Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) is a standard specification allowing a host computer system and targets, such as the SPARCstorage Library, to communicate across a SCSI bus. The physical components of the SCSI system consist of the following: •...
Page 182: Scsi Targets
“Set SCSI IDs,” on page 2-16. Table C-1 shows the default SCSI IDs for the SPARCstorage Library, the tape drives, and the host. Table C-1 Default SCSI IDs for the SPARCstorage Library, the Tape Drives, and the Host Device/Unit SCSI ID...
Page 183: Scsi Bus
C.1.3 SCSI Bus The SCSI cable connected to the SCSI host adapter card (such as the SSHA, FBE/S, or SBE/S), the SPARCstorage Library, and other devices on the SCSI bus provides a pathway to pass the commands between the host computer system and the targets.
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Page 185: Error Codes
Error Codes This appendix describes in detail the error codes displayed in the console window of the Sun system. Table 2-2 in Section 2.1, “Error Codes” provides an overview of the SCSI sense key error messages. The tables in this appendix contain the following information: Additional Sense Code.
Page 186: Not Ready-Sense Key 2H
Hardware Error. The tape library executes all other commands normally. Table D-2 lists Hardware Error (4h) conditions. To determine the corrective actions for the display panel numbers, see Table 2-1 in Section 2.1, “Error Codes.” SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 187: Table D-2 Hardware Error Sense Key (4H) Asc And Ascq Values
Table D-2 Hardware Error Sense Key (4h) ASC and ASCQ Values ASCQ Display Description Byte 12 Byte 13 Panel Number The CHM dropped a cartridge. The CHM could not successfully pick a cartridge. The CHM could not successfully place a cartridge. The CHM stalled while trying to pick a cartridge from the tape drive.
Page 188 The servo busy bit on the long axis failed. The CHM could not reach its destination on the long axis. One of the motors is stalled. The tape library must wait for it to cool down before operations can resume. SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 189: Illegal Request-Sense Key 5H
Table D-2 Hardware Error Sense Key (4h) ASC and ASCQ Values (Continued) ASCQ Display Description Byte 12 Byte 13 Panel Number The CHM could not reach its destination on the long axis. There was a cartridge in the grab base during power up, before a cartridge move, or before a diagnostic test.
Page 190 The source cartridge magazine is not installed. The destination cartridge magazine is not installed. The source tape drive is not installed. The destination tape drive is not installed. The bar code scanner is not installed. SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 191: Unit Attention-Sense Key 6H
D.4 Unit Attention—Sense Key 6h The tape library does not stack Unit Attention conditions. The tape library reports only the last Unit Attention condition when there are two or more Unit Attention conditions. A Unit Attention condition remains in effect for a particular initiator until that initiator clears it.
Page 192: Aborted Command-Sense Key Bh
One of the following conditions occurred: The tape library received an Initiator Detected Error message at an inappropriate time. The initiator rejected a Restore Data Pointers message that the tape library sent in response to the Initiator Detected Error message. SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 193: 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 194 A host computer system that requests an operation to be performed by the target. magazine A cartridge holder in the SPARCstorage Library that accommodates up to ten data cartridges. power-on self-test (POST) The process that occurs when the SPARCstorage Library performs its initial power-on diagnostics.
Page 195: Index
Index Numerics 5h, ASC and ASCQ values, D-5 6h, ASC and ASCQ values, D-7 04h, D-2 9-pin serial port mode, 2-15 15h, D-3 1Ah, D-5 21h, D-5 24h, D-5 aborted command, ASC and ASCQ values, D-8 25h, D-5 25-pin serial port mode, 2-15 definition, 4-3 26h, D-5 input power, A-5...
Page 196 5-16 gripper flex CTS, 1-7 removing and replacing, 6-29 cleaning capacity display panel, 2-24, 2-51 tape library, A-2 manually, 2-54 carrier element, B-1 exploded view, 7-5 LEDs description, 2-51 cartridge access time, A-2 Index-2 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 197 removing, 6-2 removing, 6-2 unloading, 2-14 element, B-1 exploded view, 7-5 Cycle Gripper, 2-29 part number, 7-1 Cycle Gripper test drive demo running, 2-37 running, 2-25 Cycle L Axis, 2-29 Drive Info Menu, 2-49 Cycle L Axis test Dual Sequential mode running, 2-39 entering, 2-13 Cycle Pick/Place, 2-28...
Page 198 Label Info, 2-55 ASC and ASCQ values, D-2 label information screen, 2-56 codes, 2-2 LCD Interface mode height selecting, 2-11 rack-mounted unit, A-3 LCD number, D-1 Help key, 2-9 LEDs history events Index-4 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 199 tape drive, 2-8 numerical code, D-1 description, 2-51 length rack-mounted tape library, A-3 Occupied Info, 2-57 Library Info Menu occupied information submenus, 2-41 element lithium battery, xix, 4-5 displaying, 2-57 long axis motor, 1-9 off, definition, 4-3 Loop 1, 2-19 on, definition, 4-3 Loop 2, 2-19 outer shield, 1-6...
Page 200 SCSI host adapter card, C-1 specifications, A-6 SCSI IDs, C-2 relative humidity, A-4 available, 2-17 reliability, A-2 default, 2-16, C-2 replacement parts setting, 2-16 part numbers, 7-1 setting or viewing, 2-17 removing, 6-1 SCSI Interface mode Index-6 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 201 Self Test, 2-28 part number, 7-1 running, 2-30 removing, 6-15 send volume match flag, 2-57 solenoid, 1-4 sense key 2h SPARCstorage Library ASC and ASCQ values, D-2 capacity, A-2 sense key 4h description, 1-1 ASC and ASCQ values, D-2 features, 1-1...
Page 202 A-3 displaying, 2-46 tape, cleaning, part number, 7-2 targets, SCSI, C-2 default, C-2 tape cartridge access time, A-2 temperature, A-4 tape drive, 1-7 time, setting, 2-21 blank tools needed, 4-6 removing, 6-2 Index-8 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
Page 203 top cover rack-mounted unit removing, 5-8, 5-17 replacing, 5-9 tower unit replacing, 5-16 TORX screwdrivers part numbers, 7-2 tower unit dimensions, A-3 transfer rate, A-2 uncompressed mode, 2-8 unit attention ASC and ASCQ values, D-7 unload button location, 2-54, 6-3 unloading CTS, 2-14 tape drive, 2-14...
Page 204 Index-10 SPARCstorage Library Service Manual—June 1995...
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