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Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library
Operator's Guide
6241102-02
Ver. 2, Rel. 2

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  • Page 1 Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide 6241102-02 Ver. 2, Rel. 2...

  • Page 2: Copyright Statement

    Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide, 6241102-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 2, August 2001. Printed in the USA. ATL Products, Inc. provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Drive Access Door ... 12 Rear Panel ... 13 Chapter 2 Operating the Library Operating Procedures ... 15 Applying Power to the Library... 15 Placing the Library Online... 16 Taking the Library Offline ... 16 Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Contents...
  • Page 4 Status Messages ... 47 Other Problems ... 49 Appendix A Regulatory Statements FCC Statement ... 51 Industry Canada (Digital Apparatus) ... 52 Notice for USA and Canada Only... 53 Laser Statement... 54 Battery Statement... 55 Glossary Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide...
  • Page 5 Contents Index Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide...
  • Page 6 Contents Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide...
  • Page 7 Figure 11 Inserting and Removing Tapes ... 18 Figure 12 Tape Cartridge Orientation ... 21 Figure 13 Turning the Interior Light On/Off... 23 Figure 14 Menu Structure ... 25 Figure 15 Menu Navigation Example ... 26 Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Figures...
  • Page 8 Figures viii Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide...
  • Page 9 Table 2 Default Tape Drive SCSI Address ... 30 Table 3 Tape Drive Locations ... 32 Table 4 Tape Drive Locations ... 41 Table 5 Status Messages... 48 Table 6 Other Problems ... 49 Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Tables...
  • Page 10 Tables Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide...
  • Page 11 The Quantum|ATL 7100 Series library (library) is the automated storage and retrieval component of an automated tape library system. It contains up to seven tape drives and is capable of storing a maximum of 96 tape cartridges in a Fixed Storage Array (FSA).
  • Page 12 S — hexadecimal sense key value AA — hexadecimal additional sense code QQ — hexadecimal additional sense code qualifier Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are included to prevent damage to equipment. Notes emphasize important information related to the main topic.
  • Page 13 American National Standard for information systems, dated March 9, 1990. Copies may be obtained from: Global Engineering Documents 15 Inverness Way, East Englewood, CO 80112 (800) 854-7179 or (303) 397-2740 Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Document Title Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Facilities Planning and Installation...
  • Page 14 To comment on existing documentation send e-mail to: atl-docs@atlp.com Visit the Quantum|ATL home page at: http://www.atlp.com Customer Support The Quantum|ATL Customer Support Department provides a 24-hour help desk that can be reached at: North/South America: Asia/Pacific Rim: Europe/Middle East/Africa: (International Code) Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide...
  • Page 15 Asia/Pacific Rim: Europe/Middle East/Africa: (International Code) Send e-mail for the Customer Support Department to: North/South America: Asia/Pacific Rim: Europe/Middle East/Africa: Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide (949) 725-2176 (International Code) +61 7 3862 4677 +44 (0) 1256 848777 helpdesk@atlp.com ATL-helpdesk-apac@atlp.com ukhelpdesk@atlp.com...
  • Page 16 Preface Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter contains a brief description of the Quantum|ATL 7100 Series library (library) and each of the operator-accessible components. Overview The library is an automated tape storage and retrieval system (see figure 1). It accomodates up to seven tape drives and is capable of storing a maximum of 96 tape cartridges in a Fixed Storage Array (FSA).

  • Page 18: Chapter 1 Introduction Overview

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Figure 1 Library Fixed Storage Array (FSA) (96 cartridge bins) Gripping mechanism (gripper) (Left-side cosmetic panel removed) Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Vertical carriage Horizontal carriage Load port (open) (4 additional cartridges Control Panel Door...

  • Page 19: Library Numbering Conventions

    “100 cartridge model”. This numbering convention is used in the diagnostic software and the library menu mode, which is viewed in the status display area of the control panel. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Figure 2 shows the numbering convention for the...

  • Page 20: Figure 3 68 Cartridge Model

    Bin 15 Bin 16 Bin 17 Bin 18 Bin 19 Bin 20 Bin 21 Bin 22 Bin 23 Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Bin 24 Bin 48 Bin 72 Bin 25 Bin 49 Bin 73 Bin 74 Bin 26...
  • Page 21 Bin 9 Bin 10 Bin 11 Bin 12 Bin 13 Bin 14 Bin 15 Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide shows the numbering convention for the “68 cartridge Bin 16 Bin 32 Bin 48 Bin 17 Bin 33 Bin 49...

  • Page 22: Operator Accessible Components

    Operator Accessible Components The control panel Control Panel of the library. Its features are described in Figure 4 Control Panel Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide (figure 4) is located on the right side at the front Control panel FAULT STANDBY...

  • Page 23: Table 1 Controls On The Control Panel

    SELECT button. For detailed procedures on using the menu mode, see Chapter 3, Operator Troubleshooting Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide button opens the load port door providing access to the four button closes the load port door. When pressed, the...

  • Page 24: Load Port

    Looking through the view port, the operator will be able to decide if an unload operation is necessary. Pressing the OPEN to remove the tape cartridge(s). Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Troubleshooting. figure You must release the the load port door closed.

  • Page 25: Figure 5 Load Port

    Chapter 1 Introduction Operator Accessible Components Figure 5 Load Port Load port (closed) (View port) Load port (open) Cartridge (Closes to left) Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Front Door

    Always press the not open until the System Off-line Figure 6 Front Door (open to right) Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide button to open any library door. Do STANDBY indicator blinks, then becomes solid. STANDBY is then displayed on the SDA.

  • Page 27: Storage Array Door

    The storage array door is used for bulk loading and unloading of Storage Array Door cartridges (see removes power from the robotics equipment when the door is opened. Always press the FAULT Wait until the displayed before opening the door.

  • Page 28: Drive Access Door

    Wait until the displayed before opening the door. Figure 8 Drive Access Door Drive access door Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide figure 8) is intended for use by field button to open any library door. The STANDBY indicator flashes until the current command is completed.

  • Page 29: Rear Panel

    AC power switch. Figure 9 Rear Panel Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Operator Accessible Components figure 9).
  • Page 30 Chapter 1 Introduction Operator Accessible Components Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Chapter 2 Operating The Library

    • Front door and load port are closed • All outer panels are attached • All back panel connections are secured At the back panel, set the AC power switch to the I (on) position. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Operating the Library Chapter 2...

  • Page 32: Placing The Library Online

    Verify that System Off-line is displayed in the SDA. At the rear panel, set the AC power switch to the O (off) position. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide is only displayed if the library power- Note: System On-line up state is configured for is displayed.

  • Page 33: Working With Tape Cartridges

    Caution: Caution: To add a tape cartridge through the load port: Verify that each cartridge has a bar code label. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Bar code label Enable the auto load option before performing this task (see Enabling/Disabling the Auto Load Option page 36).

  • Page 34: Figure 11 Inserting And Removing Tapes

    When the door closed. (The library will lock the door.) Figure 11 Inserting and Removing Tapes Tape cartridge Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide button and verify the indicator OPEN Mechanical hazards could be exposed when the Caution: load port is partially open or closed. Do not attempt to insert hands or fingers into the load port opening at any time.
  • Page 35 It is recommended to add or remove tape cartridges from the library using the load port. However, there may be situations (such as initial loading of the library) when you need to load or unload a Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Chapter 2 Operating the Library Operating Procedures button.
  • Page 36 Unload and/or load tape cartridges in the bins. When loading a cartridge, insert the cartridge in the proper orientation (see figure Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide DO NOT USE CompacTape I , CompacTape II or CompacTape IIIXT Use the bar code labels provided with the library.

  • Page 37: Figure 12 Tape Cartridge Orientation

    Chapter 2 Operating the Library Operating Procedures Figure 12 Tape Cartridge Orientation Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 38: Turning The Interior Light On Or Off

    Close and latch the library front door. Press the control panel System On-line is displayed in the SDA. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide The load port bins are keyed to ensure that tape Note: cartridges are inserted in the proper orientation.

  • Page 39: Figure 13 Turning The Interior Light On/Off

    Mode Press the control panel displays System Off-line. Press the following is displayed in the SDA: Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide button, and verify the SDA STANDBY button to enter menu mode. Verify the SELECT Chapter 2 Operating the Library...

  • Page 40: Menu Navigation

    “Auto Clean” option from “Disabled” (factory default) to “Enabled.” Exiting Menu Mode There are two ways to exit from menu mode: • Conventional method • Fast method Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Menu: Configuration Line 1 Line 2 and “down arrow”...

  • Page 41: Figure 14 Menu Structure

    Auto Load Language Set View Auto Inventory No Barcode Scan Emulate Exabyte 4/52 Identity Temperature Det Exit Menu Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Main Menu Calibration System Test Cal All Random Shuffle Cal Storage Random /No Scan Cal Drives...

  • Page 42: Figure 15 Menu Navigation Example

    Exiting from Menu Mode: Conventional Method Use the SELECT hierarchy. Continue until the following is displayed in the SDA. Press Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Switch SELECT — Select the “Configuration” menu Ø Ø Ø P o w e r - U p S t a t e Ø...

  • Page 43: Performing Library Diagnostics

    This section only describes how to use the Diagnostics menu option for performing a self-test to verify proper configuration and operation of the library. For a description of other Diagnostic menu options, refer to the Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Field Service Manual. Note: Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide button to clear the SDA.

  • Page 44: Select Button

    Press the SDA: The self-test should take several seconds to complete. If the self-test completes successfully, the following is displayed in the SDA: Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide STANDBY Menu: Configuration.. button until Diagnostics is displayed in the SDA: Menu: Diagnostics..

  • Page 45: Setting The Library Scsi Address

    With the proper SCSI ID number displayed on line 2, press the SELECT Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide The default SCSI address for the library is 0 (zero). SCSI address 7 is typically reserved for the host controller.

  • Page 46: Setting A Tape Drive Scsi Address

    Note: To change the SCSI addresses of the drives in the library: Enter the menu mode. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide After changing the SCSI address of the library, one of Note: two things must happen to set the new SCSI ID: the host controller must issue a “SCSI Bus Reset,”...
  • Page 47 SDA: Menu:SCSI Addres Drive 0 Use the buttons to select the proper drive number to set or change (see table Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Chapter 2 Operating the Library Using the Control Panel Menus...

  • Page 48: Table 3 Tape Drive Locations

    • Run the Reset Drives command from the Diagnostic • Issue a “SCSI Bus Reset” from the host controller. • Power the library off and on again. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Tape Drive Number Physical Location Drive 0...

  • Page 49: Defining The Library Power-Up State

    Use the verify the following is displayed in the SDA: With the desired option displayed on line 2, press the button. Exit the menu mode. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide button to choose the Configuration menu SELECT Menu:Configuration Inquiry...

  • Page 50: Enabling/Disabling The Auto Clean Option

    The library is shipped with automatic drive cleaning disabled. To enable or disable the auto clean option: Enter the menu mode. Press the and verify the following is displayed in the SDA: Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide button to choose the Configuration menu SELECT Menu:Configuration Inquiry...

  • Page 51: Enabling/Disabling The Retries Option

    Verify the following is displayed in the SDA: Use the Up State and Auto Clean menus and verify the following is displayed in the SDA: Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide button to bypass the Inquiry, SCSI Address, and Menu:Configuration Auto Clean...

  • Page 52: Enabling/Disabling The Auto Load Option

    The default for the auto load option is disabled. To change the auto load setting: Enter the menu mode. Press the Verify the following is displayed in the SDA: Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Menu:Retries Enabled Retries Enabled is the default. If you want to disable Note: this feature, proceed to step 6.

  • Page 53: Setting The Status Display Area Language

    Language • English (default) • Francais • Deutsch • Espanol • Italiano Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide button to bypass the Inquiry, SCSI Address, Power- Menu:Configurati Auto Load Menu:Auto Load Disabled Auto Load Disabled is the default. If you want to Note: enable this feature, proceed to step 6.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Status Display Area Contrast

    Enter the menu mode. Area Contrast Press the SELECT button to choose the Configuration menu. Verify the following is displayed in the SDA: Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Menu:Configurati Inquiry button to bypass the Inquiry, SCSI Address, Power- Menu:Configurati...
  • Page 55 Use the buttons to navigate to the desired contrast. With the desired contrast displayed on line 2, press the SELECT button. Exit the menu mode. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Chapter 2 Operating the Library Using the Control Panel Menus...

  • Page 56: Cleaning A Drive

    With the proper drive number displayed on line 2, press the SELECT button and verify the following is displayed: Where n = the number of the drive that you selected. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Enabling/Disabling the Auto Clean Option button to bypass the Configuration menu and verify...

  • Page 57: Displaying The Library's Actuator Status

    Enter the menu mode. Use the Calibration, System Test, and Robot Control menus and verify the following is displayed in the SDA: Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Menu:Clean Drive n Tape Drive Number Physical Location Drive 0...
  • Page 58 The following is an example for a status actuator: When you have finished viewing the status of the library sensors or actuators, exit the menu mode. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Menu:Diagnostics Home All button twice to bypass the Home All and Selftest...

  • Page 59: Performing An Inventory

    Press the SELECT button to select the Diagnostics menu. Verify the following is displayed in the SDA: Press the menu is displayed: Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Inventory information is maintained in system RAM and is not retained if the system power is removed. Menu: Configuration..

  • Page 60: Enabling/Disabling 4/52 Identity Mode

    Quantum|ATL 520 Series library. Some storage management software may not be able to respond properly to a Quantum|ATL 7100 Series library in 4/52 Identity Mode. Check with your software supplier for further information.
  • Page 61 (Enabled, Disabled, or Exit Menu). With the desired setting displayed on line 2, press the SELECT button. Exit the menu mode. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Chapter 2 Operating the Library Using the Control Panel Menus...
  • Page 62 Chapter 2 Operating the Library Using the Control Panel Menus Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Chapter 3 Operator Troubleshooting

    The description/action column provides a brief explanation of the message and, where necessary, steps that you can take to resolve any problem associated with the message. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 64: Table 5 Status Messages

    SDA.) System Stopped The control panel System DoorOpen The library front door is open. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide DIAG port) or enter the control panel menu mode. is displayed in the SDA. is displayed in the SDA.

  • Page 65: Other Problems

    A tape drive is not ejecting the cartridges properly. One or more cables are disconnected from the ports on the rear panel. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide table Coordinate your troubleshooting efforts with the System Administrator. For a problem not listed in...

  • Page 66: Chapter 3 Operator Troubleshooting Other Problems

    Chapter 3 Operator Troubleshooting Other Problems Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Appendix A Regulatory Statements

    Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 68: Appendix A Regulatory Statements Industry Canada (Digital Apparatus)

    Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmassnahmen verantwortlich ist. Ceci est un produit de classe A. Dans un environment ATTENTION! domestique, ce produit peut causer des interférences radioélectriques. Il appartient alors à l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures appropriées. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Notice For Usa And Canada Only

    CERTIFIÉ CSA et convenant pour 100-120 V. Fiche Cordon Longeur Capacité Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Appendix A Regulatory Statements Notice for USA and Canada Only Parallel blade with ground pin (NEMA 5-15P configuration) Type: SJT, three 16 AWG (1.5 mm 18 AWG (1.0 mm...

  • Page 70: Laser Statement

    ¡ATENCIÓN! Este producto contiene laser de clase II. Luz de laser Producto Láser de Clase 1 - NO mire el rayo. Evite el contacto con la luz: la luz de laser se emite desde el explorador de código de barras. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Battery Statement

    Tässä tuotteessa on litiumparisto. Emolevyllä oleva Dallas VAROITUS Semiconductor DS12B887 sisältää litiumpariston. Litium saattaa olla luokiteltu vaaralliseksi aineeksi. Hävitä tämä paristo paikallisten lakien ja määräysten mukaisesti. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Appendix A Regulatory Statements Battery Statement...
  • Page 72 Denna produkt innehåller ett litiumbatteri. Dallas Semiconductor VARNING! DS12B887 på moderkortet innehåller ett litiumbatteri. Litium kan betraktas som ett miljöfarligt ämne. När batteriet förbrukats, ska de lagar som gäller för miljöfarligt avfall respekteras. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Glossary

    9-pin connectors, sometimes referred to as RS-232. The diagnostic port ( DIAG ), on the rear of the library, uses this protocol. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Robotic components that move inside the library to A robotic storage and retrieval system for A printed pattern of vertical bars of varying widths used The identification label on tape cartridges.
  • Page 74 A TZ289N tape drive can store 35 GB in native mode and 70 GB with 2:1 compression. NVRAM Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Mounted onto the vertical axis, the The drive belt connecting the extension Standard established by the U.S. Federal Fixed Storage Array.
  • Page 75 Underwriters Laboratories. Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Ready for communication with a diagnostic computer. Ready for communications with a host. The act of removing a cartridge from one location in The act of placing a cartridge in a location after it has been Programmable Read-Only Memory.
  • Page 76 ZIF connector Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide The drive belt connecting the vertical motor to the The crossbar and linear bearings Zero Insertion Force connector.

  • Page 77: Index

    Cleaning a drive menu 40 Contrast, adjusting 38 Control panel 6 Diagnostics 28 Digital Linear Tapes 1 Display, contrast settings 39 Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Index Fixed Storage Array ix bin numbering 3 Front door 10 Inventory elapsed time 44...
  • Page 78 49 status messages 47 Power applying 15 removing 16 Power-up state menu 33 Quantum|ATL 7100 Series Library Operator’s Guide Rear panel 13 Retry option menu 35 SCSI address menu setting/changing drive 30 setting/changing library 29 SCSI II specification xi...

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