ATL M-Series User’s Guide, 6423002-04 A01, September 2003, Made in USA. Quantum Corporation 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.
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Viewing Mailbox Status ...29 Importing and Exporting Cartridges ...29 Configuring the Mailbox...34 Removing the Magazines ...35 Removing a Magazine from an ATL M1500 ...35 Removing a Magazine from an ATL M2500 ...38 Viewing Statistics ...42 Accessing the Statistics Menu Screen...42 Viewing Library Statistics ...44...
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Cleaning a Tape Drive... 71 Turning Drive Power On or Off (Maintenance Screen) ... 73 Turning Drive Power On or Off in an ATL M1500 Library ... 73 Turning Drive Power On or Off in an ATL M2500 Library ... 74 Adjusting the Contrast ...
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Contents Appendix A Specifications Physical Specifications...102 Performance Specifications ...104 Reliability Specifications ...106 Tape Drive Specifications...106 Environmental Specifications ...107 SCSI Specifications ...108 Appendix B Fault Symptom Code (FSC) Dictionary Appendix C DLTtape Cartridge Maintenance Handling DLTtape Cartridges...161 Visual Inspection of DLTtape Cartridges ...162 When To Visually Inspect a DLTtape Cartridge ...162 Visual Inspection Procedure...162 Appendix D...
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Figure 5 ATL M1500 Back Panel... 10 Figure 6 ATL M2500 Back Panel... 11 Figure 7 Sample Main Screen, Stand-alone ATL M1500 ... 15 Figure 8 Sample Main Screen, ATL M1500 in a Multiple Library Stack ... 15 Figure 9 ATL M2500 Library Levels ...
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This document is written for operators of the ATL M1500 and Audience ATL M2500 libraries. This document explains how to use the ATL M1500 and ATL M2500 Purpose libraries. This document is organized as follows: Document Organization • Chapter 1, libraries.
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Preface • Chapter 5, Running Diagnostic library’s built in diagnostic programs. • Chapter 6, Updating Drive firmware from tape. • Chapter 7, Running the Demonstration run the library demonstration programs. • Appendix A, ATL M-Series libraries. • Appendix B, Fault Symptom Code (FSC) fault symptom codes (FSCs) for the ATL M-Series libraries.
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Documents related to the ATL M-Series libraries are shown below: Related Documents ATL M-Series Documentation Document No. Title 6421002 ATL M1500 Unpacking Instructions 6423000 ATL M2500 Unpacking Instructions ATL M-Series User’s Guide Preface Description This document explains...
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Preface Document No. Refer to the appropriate product manuals for information about your tape drive and cartridges. SCSI-2 Specification The SCSI-2 communications specification is the proposed 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...
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Preface Send e-mail for the Customer Support Department to: North/South America: Asia/Pacific Rim: Europe/Middle East/Africa: xviii Go to http://www.quantum.com/ askaquestion and enter your question and e-mail address apachelp@quantum.com eurohelp@quantum.com ATL M-Series User’s Guide...
This chapter provides an overview of the ATL M-Series libraries and their features. Library Capacity The ATL M1500 library can contain up to two tape drives and up to 21 ATL M1500 DLT/SDLT cartridges or 25 LTO cartridges. The cartridges are stored in...
SCSI cable length of each SCSI tape drive. Library Scalability The ATL M1500 and ATL M2500 library modules can be used as stand- alone libraries, or can be combined with other ATL M1500 and ATL M2500 library modules and a StackLink mechanism in a standard 19-inch rack to form a larger library system (called a multiple library stack).
Table 1 Capacity, ATL M1500 Multiple Library Stack # of Cartridges DLT 8000 10.1 11.8 13.4 15.1 16.8 * The values in the # of Cartridges and Capacity columns assume that all the magazines and fixed cartridge slots are fully populated with data cartridges.
Chapter 1 Overview Library Scalability Table 2 Capacity, ATL M2500 Multiple Library Stack # of Cartridges DLT 8000 0-10 0-15 10.1 * The values in the # of Cartridges and Capacity columns assume that all the magazines and fixed cartridge slots are fully populated with data cartridges.
Figure 2 These features are described in Figure 1 ATL M1500 Front Panel illustrates the features of the ATL M1500 library front panel. illustrates the features of the ATL M2500 library front panel. table Viewing window Left magazine access door...
Chapter 1 Overview Library Features Figure 2 ATL M2500 Front Panel Top left magazine access door (door 1) Magazine door button Bottom left magazine access door (door 2) Magazine door button Operator control panel buttons Viewing window Green ATL M-Series User’s Guide Magazine door button Right magazine...
Table 3 Front Panel Features Feature Description Operator The operator control panel consists of the following elements: control panel • Graphical user interface (GUI) • Five GUI buttons • Magazine door buttons • Light emitting diode (LED) indicators Magazine These doors protect the data cartridge magazines. access doors Viewing This window allows you to view the library robotics while the library is...
Figure 4 ATL M2500 Internal Layout tape drive 1 Level 1 left magazine* Level 2 left magazine* Level 3 left magazine* Level 4 left magazine* *There is a fixed slot behind each left magazine. Level 2 tape drive 1 Each cartridge magazine holds 10 DLT/SDLT cartridges or 12 LTO cartridges.
Chapter 1 Overview Library Features The ATL M1500 has one fixed cartridge slot behind the left magazine. The ATL M2500 has four fixed cartridge slots, one behind each left magazine. The fixed cartridge slots can be used as additional data cartridge bins, or can be used to hold cleaning tapes, which can be moved to a tape drive when cleaning is required.
This chapter introduces the library GUI screens and explains how to use them to perform the following basic library operations: • Viewing library information (see on page 19) • Moving tape cartridges within the library (see Cartridges on page 25) •...
• ATL M1500 stand-alone library • ATL M1500 library in a multiple library stack • ATL M2500 library If the library is a stand-alone ATL M1500, the main screen appears as shown in figure ATL M-Series User’s Guide...
Figure 7 Sample Main Screen, Stand-alone ATL M1500 If the library is an ATL M1500 and is part of a multiple library stack, the main screen displays the level of the ATL M1500 module and provides an additional button, the...
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Introduction If the library is an ATL M2500, the first main screen provides a button and displays information about the top level of the ATL M2500 (see figure 9 within the ATL M2500, press the Figure 9 ATL M2500 Library Levels Level 1 Level 2...
At the bottom of each GUI screen are up to five button labels. These labels GUI Buttons indicate the functions of the five push buttons below the GUI. To select a function, press the push button directly below the button label on the GUI screen (see Figure 11 Using the GUI Buttons...
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations Introduction Icon Meaning Tape idle Tape rewinding Locating data Reading data Writing data Power on Drive fault Tape is write-protected Drive needs cleaning Slot empty Slot occupied Slot occupied - no label or bad bar code 1 slot mailbox - NOT SCSI import/export element 1 slot mailbox and SCSI import/export element ATL M-Series User’s Guide...
Using the Quick View Menu Screen Quick View Menu library, drives, and inventory without placing the library in a NOT READY state. Note: To access the Accessing the screen. The GUI displays the Quick View Menu Screen Figure 12 Quick View Menu Screen screen allows you to view information about the screen allows you to view the current...
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Using the Quick View Menu Screen To view library information using the Viewing Library Information 1 Access the Quick View Menu screen (see Menu 2 Press The GUI displays the Figure 13 Sample Library Information Screen about the library: •...
To view tape drive information using the Viewing Tape Drive Information 1 Access the Menu 2 Press The GUI displays the Figure 14 Sample Drive Information Screen about each drive installed in the library module: • • • • 3 To return to the 4 When you are finished viewing drive information in either the Information screen (see...
Inventory Inventory screen provides a graphical representation of the Inventory If the library is an ATL M1500 in a multiple library stack Note: or an ATL M2500, this screen displays a Pressing this button displays inventory information for other library levels.
(Quick View Menu Screen) Note: Turning Drive Power On or Off in an ATL M1500 Library To turn drive power on or off in an ATL M1500 library: 1 Access the Menu Screen 2 Press The GUI displays the...
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Using the Quick View Menu Screen 4 Press screen. To return to the state of the drive, press Turning Drive Power On or Off in an ATL M2500 Library To turn drive power on or off in an ATL M2500 library: 1 Access the Menu Screen 2 Press...
6 When the desired setting is displayed, press To exit this screen without changing the drive power setting, press Cancel 7 Press screen. Moving Tape Cartridges To move tape cartridges within the library: 1 On the main screen, press The GUI displays the Figure 18 Menu Screen 2 Press...
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Moving Tape Cartridges Figure 19 Sample Move Cartridge FROM Screen 3 If the library is an ATL M1500 in a multiple library stack or an ATL M2500, press the desired source element is located. 4 Press the cartridge.
Figure 20 Sample Move Cartridge TO Screen 6 If the library is an ATL M1500 in a multiple library stack or an ATL M2500, press the desired destination element is located. 7 Press the 8 When the flashing arrow is next to the desired destination element,...
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Using the Mailbox 9 Verify that the GUI displays the correct source and destination elements, then press To cancel the cartridge move, press The GUI displays the message After the cartridge move is complete, the GUI displays the Cartridge FROM 10 Press 11 Press...
Viewing Mailbox Mailbox Status • The current setting of the Import/Export Setting available settings) • Whether the mailbox is open or closed • Whether the mailbox is occupied • The bar code number of the cartridge, if the mailbox is occupied The procedure for importing and exporting cartridges varies depending Importing and on the setting of the...
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Using the Mailbox Importing a Cartridge in MAP Mode To import a cartridge in MAP mode: 1 On the main screen, press The GUI displays the 2 Press The GUI displays the Figure 23 Mailbox - OPEN Screen 3 Press the button next to the top left magazine access door and open the door.
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11 If you removed a data cartridge from the mailbox, replace it: Repeat steps through Reinsert the data cartridge you removed in mailbox. Reinsert the magazine into the library. Close the magazine access door. On the screen, press Mailbox The magazine access door locks. Exporting a Cartridge in MAP Mode To export a cartridge in MAP mode: 1 If there is currently a data cartridge in the mailbox, remove it:...
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations Using the Mailbox 6 Reinsert the magazine into the library. 7 Close the magazine access door. 8 On the The library locks the magazine access door and inventories the mailbox. Importing Cartridges in 10-Slot or 12-Slot Mode To import cartridges in 10-slot or 12-slot mode: 1 On the main screen, press The GUI displays the...
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4 Press the button next to the top left magazine access door and open the door. 5 Pull the magazine out of the library. 6 Remove the cartridges from the magazine. 7 Reinsert the magazine into the library. 8 Close the magazine access door. 9 On the screen, press Mailbox - OPEN...
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Using the Mailbox Exporting a Cartridge in 1-Slot Mode To export a cartridge in 1-slot mode: 1 Use the backup software to export a cartridge to the first slot of the top left magazine. 2 On the main screen, press The GUI displays the 3 Press The GUI displays the...
The magazines are locked in place during normal library operation. To remove one of these magazines, you must first release the magazine using the GUI. To remove the left or right magazine when the ATL M1500 library is powered up: 1 On the main screen, press...
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Removing the Magazines Figure 24 Sample Release Magazines Screen 2 Press the button corresponding to the magazine you want to release: • • • The GUI indicates that the magazine or magazines have been released. 3 Press the button next to the desired magazine access door and open the door.
Removing a Magazine When the ATL M1500 Library Is Powered Down To remove a magazine when the library is powered down: 1 Look through the viewing window and verify that all cartridges are fully seated either in a magazine slot or in the robotic hand.
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Removing the Magazines The method for removing the magazines differs depending on whether Removing a the ATL M2500 library is powered up or down: Magazine from an ATL M2500 • To remove a magazine from the ATL M2500 library when it is powered up, see Library Is Powered •...
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2 Press the button corresponding to the magazine access door you want to open: • To release the top left magazine access door, press • To release both left magazine access doors, press • To release the right magazine access door, press •...
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Removing the Magazines 2 To remove the level 1 left magazine: Figure 27 Removing the Level 2 Left Magazine Press the button next to the top left magazine access door and open the door. Grasp the handle at the front of the level 1 left magazine and pull it forward until it stops.
Figure 28 Release Latch Release latch Figure 29 Removing the Level 1 Left Magazine While holding the release latch, pull the level 1 left magazine forward and out of the library (see ATL M-Series User’s Guide Chapter 2 Basic Operations Removing the Magazines figure 29).
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Viewing Statistics 3 To remove any other magazine: Viewing Statistics This section explains how to view library, drive, and SCSI statistics using Statistics Menu To access the Accessing the Statistics Menu 1 On the main screen, press Screen The GUI displays the 2 Press...
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Viewing Statistics Figure 30 Service Menu Screen 3 Press Stats The GUI displays the screen (see figure 31). Statistics Menu Figure 31 Statistics Menu Screen ATL M-Series User’s Guide...
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Viewing Statistics To view library statistics: Viewing Library Statistics 1 Access the Screen). 2 On the The GUI displays the Figure 32 Sample Library Statistics Screen This screen lists the following library statistics: • • • •...
• • 3 Press the 4 When you have finished viewing the library statistics, press return to the main screen. To view drive statistics: Viewing Drive Statistics 1 Access the Screen). 2 On the The GUI displays the Figure 33 Sample Drive Statistics Screen This screen lists the following drive statistics: •...
Chapter 2 Basic Operations Viewing Statistics 3 When you have finished viewing the drive statistics, press return to the main screen. To view a list of the SCSI commands run on the library: Viewing the SCSI History 1 Access the Screen).
If the library module is part of a multiple library stack, you can view the configuration of the entire stack using the To access the • On an ATL M1500 library, press • On an ATL M2500 library, press Stack...
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations Viewing the Stack Configuration This screen displays the: • Maximum size of the library (this depends on the height of the StackLink installed) • Number of library modules installed in the stack • Number, location, and bus IDs of the tape drives installed •...
Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration This chapter explains how to change the library configuration using the screen. Configuration Accessing the Configuration Screen To access the screen: Configuration 1 On the main screen, press Menu The GUI displays the screen (see figure 36).
5 Press To return to the setting, press 6 Press Changing a Tape Drive ID By default, the ATL M1500 tape drive SCSI IDs are set as follows: • Drive 1 ID = 1 • Drive 2 ID = 2 By default, the ATL M2500 tape drive SCSI IDs are set as follows: •...
To return to the setting, press 6 If desired, repeat steps drive. 7 Press Changing the Terminator Power Setting Terminator Power provide terminator power. To enable or disable robotics terminator power: 1 Access the Screen). 2 Press the 3 Press 4 Use the setting.
49). buttons until Down Select buttons to select the desired Down ATL M2500 The default setting for the ATL M1500 is Note: default setting for the ATL M2500 is Select screen without changing the option Configuration Cancel to return to the main screen.
Down Select buttons to select the desired Down (all storage elements detected by the library are reported Default to the SCSI host) Any value from through the number of storage elements in the library (this number varies depending on the library, the tape...
Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration Changing the Sync Negotiation Setting Changing the Sync Negotiation Setting Sync Negotiation negotiates synchronous data transfer mode. Normally, this negotiation is performed by the host. Note: To enable or disable 1 Access the Screen 2 Press the 3 Press 4 Use the...
Changing the Wide Negotiation Setting Wide Negotiation negotiates wide data transfer mode. Normally, this negotiation is performed by the host. Note: To enable or disable 1 Access the Screen 2 Press the 3 Press 4 Use the setting. The available settings are 5 Press To return to the setting, press...
Changing the Serialization Setting Changing the Serialization Setting Serialization serial number when a When a format compatible with Quantum ATL Prism products. When Serialization vendor unique format. This setting is only valid when ATL M2500 To enable or disable drive serialization:...
To enable or disable 1 Access the Screen 2 Press the 3 Press 4 Use the The available settings are 5 Press 6 To return to the setting, press 7 Press Changing the Illumination Setting Illumination library on or off. This illumination allows you to view the robotics easily through the viewing window.
Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration Changing the Off-Line Time Setting 5 Press To return to the setting, press 6 Press Changing the Off-Line Time Setting When you access the NOT READY and will not respond to any SCSI commands issued. If you leave the library unattended in menu mode, the library goes back to a READY state after a pre-set time-out, controlled by the option.
Changing the Barcode Scanner Setting Barcode Scanner enabled or disabled. When the scanner is enabled, the library attempts to detect a bar code on all tape cartridge labels. If the correct bar code labels are not used, or if some cartridges are not labeled, scanning time may be greatly increased.
Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration Changing the Baud Rate Setting Changing the Baud Rate Setting Baud Rate diagnostics port. You can set the baud rate to any standard rate between 1200 baud and 38400 baud. To set the 1 Access the Screen 2 Press the 3 Press...
7 Press The seconds setting is highlighted. 8 Use the 9 Press 10 Press Setting the Date To set the date: 1 Access the Screen 2 Press the 3 Press The day setting is highlighted. 4 Use the 5 Press The month setting is highlighted.
Changing the Import/Export Setting Changing the Import/Export Setting Import/Export the top left magazine as import/export elements or as storage elements: • Import/export elements are used to move cartridges in and out of the library under host control. Because these elements are used...
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Cartridge in 1-Slot Mode Cartridge in 1-Slot Mode When this setting is selected, the top left magazine is None used as a 10- or 12-cartridge storage element and behaves in exactly the same way as the other magazines. To select the...
Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration Changing the Auto-Clean Setting 4 Use the The available settings are libraries), and 5 Press To return to the setting, press 6 Press Changing the Auto-Clean Setting To enable or disable 1 Access the Screen 2 Press the 3 Press...
6 Press Changing the Ignore Host Lock Setting Ignore Host Lock mailbox when the host has issued a SCSI command to lock the media: • Enabling this option allows you to release the mailbox even when the host has issued a SCSI command to lock the media. •...
Chapter 3 Changing the Library Configuration Changing the Auto-Import Option Changing the Auto-Import Option Auto-Import import/export slots of the mailbox to the magazine slots: • Enabling this option causes the library to move any cartridges in the import/export slots to the first (lowest element address) free magazine slots automatically.
This chapter explains how to perform library maintenance operations using the Accessing the Maintenance Screen To access the 1 On the main screen, press The GUI displays the 2 Press The GUI displays the Performing Maintenance screen. Maintenance screen: Maintenance Menu screen.
A flashing arrow indicates the currently selected source element. Figure 41 Sample Select Cleaning Cartridge Screen 3 If the library is an ATL M1500 in a multiple library stack or an ATL M2500, press the cleaning cartridge is located. 4 Press the contains the cleaning cartridge.
Cleaning a Tape Drive Figure 42 Sample Select Tape Drive Screen 6 If the library is an ATL M1500 in a multiple library stack or an ATL M2500, press the that requires cleaning is located. 7 Press To cancel the operation, press...
Drive Power GUI. Use this option to turn off drive power when you are hot-swapping a tape drive. Note: To turn drive power on or off in an ATL M1500 library: Turning Drive Power On or Off in 1 Access the an ATL M1500 on page 69).
Chapter 4 Performing Maintenance Operations Turning Drive Power On or Off (Maintenance Screen) The GUI displays the currently selected setting in the tape drive box at the top of the screen. 4 Press screen. To return to the state of the drive, press To turn drive power on or off in an ATL M2500 library: Turning Drive Power On or Off in...
Adjusting the Contrast To adjust the contrast of the GUI: 1 Access the on page 69). 2 Press The GUI displays the Figure 45 Adjust Contrast Screen 3 Press 4 When the desired contrast is selected, press To return to the press Chapter 4 Performing Maintenance Operations screen (see...
This chapter explains how to use the diagnostic programs that are available to all users through the Note: Accessing the Diagnostics Menu Screen To access the 1 On the main screen, press The GUI displays the 2 Press The GUI displays the Running Diagnostic Diagnostics Menu This chapter does not describe the diagnostic programs that...
Chapter 5 Running Diagnostic Programs Accessing the Diagnostics Menu Screen Figure 46 Service Menu Screen 3 Press Diag The GUI displays the screen (see figure 47). Diagnostics Menu Figure 47 Diagnostics Menu Screen ATL M-Series User’s Guide...
Running the Barcode Scanner Test Barcode Scanner inventory of the library, scanning each magazine location for the presence of a valid bar code label. To run the 1 Access the Menu 2 Press the 3 Press The GUI displays the Figure 48 Diags: General Screen 4 Press the...
Chapter 5 Running Diagnostic Programs Running the Barcode Scanner Test Figure 49 Diag: Barcode Screen 6 Press the 7 Press 8 Repeat steps number is displayed. 9 Press button appears. 10 Press Diags: General The test starts and the GUI displays a stops automatically after completing the selected number of cycles.
Figure 50 Sample Move Cartridge FROM Screen 6 If the library is an ATL M1500 in a multiple library stack or an ATL M2500, press the desired source element is located. 7 Press the cartridge.
Figure 51 Sample Move Cartridge TO Screen 9 If the library is an ATL M1500 in a multiple library stack or an ATL M2500, press the desired destination element is located. 10 Press the the cartridge.
Figure 52 Sample Confirm Move Cartridge Screen 12 Verify that the GUI displays the correct source and destination elements, then press The GUI displays the to set the cycle count (see highlighted. Figure 53 Diag: Move Medium Screen 13 Press the 14 Press Chapter 5 Running Diagnostic Programs Confirm...
Chapter 5 Running Diagnostic Programs Running the Move Location Test 15 Repeat steps number is displayed. 16 Press button appears. 17 Press Diags: General The test starts and the GUI displays a stops automatically after completing the selected number of cycles. When the test is complete, the GUI displays a screen indicating the test status.
test cycles. The home location depends on whether the destination is a tape drive or a magazine slot: • If the destination is a tape drive, the home location is slot 1 of the level 1 left magazine. • If the destination is a magazine slot, the home location is the first installed tape drive.
Chapter 5 Running Diagnostic Programs Running the Move Location Test The GUI displays the to set the cycle count (see highlighted. Figure 55 Diag: Move Location Screen 8 Press the 9 Press 10 Repeat steps number is displayed. 11 Press button appears.
13 Press The GUI displays the cycle count screen. 14 Press Running the Display Test Display Test and that the two status indicators on the library front panel work correctly. To run the 1 Access the Diagnostics Menu screen (see Menu Screen 2 Press the 3 Press...
2 Press Updating Drive Firmware screen. Before you can update drive firmware, you must insert the cartridge containing the new drive firmware into the library, and move it to the desired storage element (see Exporting Cartridges on page 29). Menu screen.
Chapter 6 Updating Drive Firmware Accessing the Service Drive Screen The GUI displays the Figure 56 Service Menu Screen 3 Press The GUI displays the Figure 57 Service Drive Screen Service Menu Drive screen (see Service Drive ATL M-Series User’s Guide screen (see figure 56).
Updating the Drive Firmware from Tape To update the drive firmware from tape: 1 Insert the drive firmware cartridge into the library and move it to the desired storage element (see page 29). 2 Access the Service Drive screen (see Screen).
Chapter 6 Updating Drive Firmware Updating the Drive Firmware from Tape Figure 59 Select Tape Drive Screen 7 If the library is an M1500 in a multiple library stack or an M2500, press the updating is located. 8 Press To cancel the operation, press 9 Press The GUI displays the message is done, the GUI displays the message...
The ATL M-Series libraries provide several built-in demonstration programs and a confidence test you can use to check whether the robotics are functioning properly. You can access these programs through the Demo Programs Caution: Accessing the Demo Programs Screen To access the 1 On the main screen, press The GUI displays the 2 Press...
Chapter 7 Running the Demonstration Programs Running the Confidence Test Program Figure 60 Demo Programs Screen Running the Confidence Test Program Confidence Test each magazine, and the fixed slot. The test ends automatically when the cartridge has been placed in all tape drives, magazines, and fixed slots in the library.
This program continues until you press Demo 1 button. Stop If the library is an ATL M1500 in a multiple library stack or an ATL M2500, press the button to select the level where the Level desired drive or fixed slot is located.
This program continues until you press Demo 2 button. Stop If the library is an ATL M1500 in a multiple library stack or an ATL M2500, press the button to select the level where the Level desired drive or fixed slot is located.
This program continues until you press Demo 3 button. Stop If the library is an ATL M1500 in a multiple library stack or an ATL M2500, press the button to select the level where the Level desired drive or fixed slot is located.
Chapter 7 Running the Demonstration Programs Running the Demo 4 Program Running the Demo 4 Program Demo 4 cartridge from its magazine slot and place it in another randomly selected magazine slot. Note: To run the 1 Verify that at least: •...
Running the Demo 5 Program Demo 5 cartridge from its magazine slot and place it in another magazine slot on another level of the stacked library. This test maximizes the use of the StackLink. Note: To run the 1 Verify that at least: •...
Chapter 7 Running the Demonstration Programs Running the Demo 6 Program Running the Demo 6 Program Demo 6 To run the 1 Access the Screen 2 Press the 3 Press 4 To stop the program, press The GUI displays a status screen listing the demonstration program number, the number of cycles completed, and the status of the test: pass or fail.
Table 7 Capacities Number of Tape Drives Type of Tape Drives Number of Tape Cartridges ATL M1500 19 in. (482 mm) 28.6 in. (726 mm) 6.9 in. (176 mm) 65 lbs. (29 kg) with 2 drives, 2 magazines, and 0...
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ATL M1500 For use with: Type of Tape Cartridges • DLT 8000 drives: DLTtape III or DLTtape • SDLT 220 drives: DLTtape IV DLTtape I • SDLT 320 drives: DLTtape IV* or Super DLTtape I • SDLT 600 drives: DLTtape VS1*, Super DLTtape I*, or Super DLTtape II •...
Gen 1 9.6 TB HP LTO Gen 2 Gen 2 tape drives recognize both LTO and LTO-2 Ultrium cartridges, only LTO-2 cartridges utilize the full capacity of these drives. ATL M1500 Less than 10 seconds Maximum Data Capacity Maximum (Including Data...
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Data Capacity (Excluding Fixed Slots) 6.4 TB DLT 8000 17.6 TB SDLT 220 25.6 TB SDLT 320 48.0 TB SDLT 600 19.2 TB HP LTO Gen 1 38.4 TB HP LTO Gen 2 5.6 TB DLT 8000 15.4 TB SDLT 220 22.4 TB SDLT 320 42.0...
Input Tolerances Table 13 Climate Temperature Humidity Altitude Table 14 Compliance Safety and Certification EMC/RFI Agency Markings ATL M1500 88-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz Voltage 110W (average) Power Temperature (Operating) +50°F to 104°F (+10°C to +40°C) 20% to 80% non-condensing -1,000 to +10,000 feet (-300 to +3,000 meters) CSA C22.2 950, UL 1950, EN 60950...
Appendix A Specifications SCSI Specifications SCSI Specifications LVD SCSI configurations have a maximum allowable bus length of 12 meters. To determine the cable length of the bus, measure the lengths of the SCSI cables connecting each device to that bus and add those lengths together.
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Appendix B Fault Symptom Code (FSC) Dictionary Name 0021 FSC_FAN_FAIL_DRIVE_ 0022 FSC_FAN_FAIL_DRIVE_ 0023 FSC_FAN_FAIL_DRIVE_ 0024 FSC_FAN_FAIL_DRIVE_ 0025 FSC_FAN_FAIL_DRIVE_ 0026 FSC_FAN_FAIL_DRIVE_ 0027 FSC_FAN_FAIL_DRIVE_ 0028 FSC_FAN_FAIL_DRIVE_ 0029 FSC_FAN_FAIL_PSU 002A FSC_FAN_FAIL_ MODULE 002B FSC_FAN_FAIL_PSU2 002C FSC_FAN_FAIL_ MODULE2 Description FRU Name Fan failure detected for Microcode drive 1 (fan 1) Fan failure detected for...
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Name 002D FSC_MAC_ADDR_ ERROR 002E FSC_UNSUPPORTED_FP 1000 FSC_FPGA_INIT_ STUCK_HI 1001 FSC_FPGA_INIT_NOT_ 1002 FSC_FPGA_DONE_ STUCK_HI 1003 FSC_FPGA_DONE_NOT_ 2000 FSC_DLT_INIT_FAILED 2001 FSC_DRIVE_TIMEOUT_1 2002 FSC_DRIVE_TIMEOUT_2 2003 FSC_DRIVE_TIMEOUT_3 2004 FSC_DRIVE_TIMEOUT_4 Appendix B Fault Symptom Code (FSC) Dictionary Description FRU Name MAC address could Microcode not be validated and must be reprogrammed...
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Appendix B Fault Symptom Code (FSC) Dictionary Name 268A FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_3_ HANDLE_LOCKED_ 268B FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_4_ HANDLE_LOCKED_ 268C FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_5_ HANDLE_LOCKED_ 268D FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_6_ HANDLE_LOCKED_ 268E FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_7_ HANDLE_LOCKED_ 268F FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_8_ HANDLE_LOCKED_ 2690 FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_1_ HANDLE_FAILED_TO_ CLOSE 2691 FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_2_ HANDLE_FAILED_TO_ CLOSE 2692 FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_3_ HANDLE_FAILED_TO_ CLOSE 2693 FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_4_ HANDLE_FAILED_TO_ CLOSE Description...
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Name 2694 FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_5_ HANDLE_FAILED_TO_ CLOSE 2695 FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_6_ HANDLE_FAILED_TO_ CLOSE 2696 FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_7_ HANDLE_FAILED_TO_ CLOSE 2697 FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_8_ HANDLE_FAILED_TO_ CLOSE 2698 FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_1_ HANDLE_FAILED_TO_ OPEN 2699 FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_2_ HANDLE_FAILED_TO_ OPEN 269A FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_3_ HANDLE_FAILED_TO_ OPEN 269B FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_4_ HANDLE_FAILED_TO_ OPEN 269C FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_5_ HANDLE_FAILED_TO_ OPEN 269D FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_6_ HANDLE_FAILED_TO_ OPEN Appendix B Fault Symptom Code (FSC) Dictionary Description...
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Appendix B Fault Symptom Code (FSC) Dictionary Name 269E FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_7_ HANDLE_FAILED_TO_ OPEN 269F FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_8_ HANDLE_FAILED_TO_ OPEN 26A0 FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_1_ IN_FLUX 26A1 FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_2_ IN_FLUX 26A2 FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_3_ IN_FLUX 26A3 FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_4_ IN_FLUX 26A4 FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_5_ IN_FLUX 26A5 FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_6_ IN_FLUX 26A6 FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_7_ IN_FLUX 26A7 FSC_SERVO_DRIVE_8_ IN_FLUX Description FRU Name Drive 7 handle failed to...
Refer to the cartridge reference card supplied with each cartridge. • When placing tape cartridges in archival storage, make sure you stand each tape cartridge vertically. • Avoid placing tape cartridges near any sources of high intensity magnetic fields, such as computer monitors or electric motors.
Appendix C DLTtape Cartridge Maintenance Visual Inspection of DLTtape Cartridges • Never apply adhesive labels or POST-IT notes to the top, side, or bottom of your DLTtape cartridge. Only use the user slide- in type label provided with each cartridge and slide it over the label slot on the cartridge.
2 Gently shake the tape cartridge. Listen for any rattling of loose pieces inside the cartridge. 3 Locate the reel lock openings (see see the reel locks. The reel locks are small plastic tabs near the center of the reel lock openings.
Appendix C DLTtape Cartridge Maintenance Visual Inspection of DLTtape Cartridges Figure 62 Opening the Tape Cartridge Door 7 Verify that: • • • 8 Check for proper operation of the tape cartridge’s write-protect switch (see The switch should snap back and forth, and the orange tab should be visible when the switch is in the write-protected position.
Regulatory Statements This appendix provides the regulatory statements for the ATL M-Series libraries, in the following languages: • English (page 168) • Deutsch (seite 170) • Español (página 173) • Français (page 176) • Italiano (pagina 179) • Svenska (sidan 181) •...
Appendix D Regulatory Statements English FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Industry Canada (Digital Apparatus) Reference: Interference-Causing Equipment Standard, ICES-003, Issue 2 This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may CISPR-22 cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take Warning! adequate measures.
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Appendix D Regulatory Statements Library Battery Statement CAUTION: This product contains a Lithium battery. The nonvolatile RAM, Dallas Semiconductor DS1743-100, contains a Lithium battery. Lithium may be considered a hazardous material. Dispose of this battery in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. MC300 Battery Statement CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
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Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Vorschriften in Abschnitt 15 der Regelungen der FCC. Der Betrieb unterliegt den folgenden Bedingungen: 1 Das Gerät darf keine schädlichen Störungen hervorrufen und 2 Das Gerät muss alle eingehenden Störungen aufnehmen, einschließlich Störungen, die einen unerwünschten Betrieb verursachen können.
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Appendix D Regulatory Statements Hinweis nur für USA und KANADA Wenn dieses Produkt in die USA geliefert wird, muss das nachstehend für einen 100-120-Volt-Betrieb spezifizierte und von UL zugelassene Netzkabel verwendet werden. Wenn dieses Produkt nach Kanada geliefert wird, muss das nachstehend für einen 100-120-Volt-Betrieb spezifizierte und von CSA zugelassene Netzkabel verwendet werden.
Hinweis zur Bibliotheksbatterie VORSICHT: Dieses Produkt enthält eine Lithium-Batterie. Das nichtflüchtige RAM, Dallas Semiconductor DS1743-100, enthält eine Lithium-Batterie. Lithium ist eventuell als gefährliches Material zu betrachten. Die Entsorgung dieser Batterie muss unter Einhaltung aller lokalen, regionalen und bundesweiten Gesetze und Vorschriften erfolgen.
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Appendix D Regulatory Statements El uso de este equipo en un área residencial puede provocar interferencias, en cuyo caso será el usuario quien tenga que correr con los gastos de las medidas que puedan ser necesarias para corregir las interferencias. Este dispositivo cumple con la Parte 15 de las Normas FCC.
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Aviso sólo para EE.UU. y CANADÁ Si el producto se ha fabricado para EE.UU., utilice el cable de alimentación UL LISTED que se especifica más adelante para el funcionamiento a 100-120 V. Si el producto se ha fabricado para Canadá, utilice el cable de alimentación CSA CERTIFIED que se especifica más adelante para el funcionamiento a 100-120 V.
Appendix D Regulatory Statements Declaración sobre la batería MC300 PRECAUCIÓN: Peligro de explosión si la batería se cambia de forma incorrecta. Reemplace la batería únicamente por el mismo tipo o un tipo equivalente recomendado por el fabricante. Deseche las baterías usadas de acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante.
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,-. Industrie Canada (Appareil numérique) Référence : Norme sur le matériel brouilleur, NMB-003, numéro 2 Cet appareil numérique de Classe A satisfait à toutes les exigences des réglementations canadiennes sur le matériel brouilleur. Ceci est un produit de Classe A.
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Appendix D Regulatory Statements Réglementation relative au laser ATTENTION : Avec tous les panneaux et enceintes en place, ce produit est classé comme un produit laser de Classe I. Le lecteur de codes-barres à l'intérieur de ce produit est, cependant, un laser de Classe II. Évitez toute exposition à...
Italiano Dichiarazione FCC Questa apparecchiatura è stata provata e trovata conforme ai limiti per i dispositivi digitali di Classe A, relativi alla Parte 15 delle norme FCC. Questi limiti sono concepiti per garantire un livello ragionevole di protezione da interferenze dannose quando l'apparecchiatura viene azionata in un ambiente commerciale.
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Appendix D Regulatory Statements Industry Canada (apparati digitali) Riferimento: Interference-Causing Equipment Standard, ICES-003, 2. edizione Questo dispositivo digitale di Classe A è conforme a tutti i requisiti dei regolamenti canadesi per apparecchiature che causano interferenze. Questo è un prodotto di Classe A. In un ambiente domestico questo Avvertenza CISPR- prodotto potrebbe causare interferenze radio;...
ATTENZIONE: L'utilizzo di comandi, regolazioni o procedure diversi da quelli specificati in questa sede potrebbe causare livelli di esposizione pericolosi. Dichiarazione sulla batteria della libreria ATTENZIONE: Questo prodotto contiene una batteria al litio. La RAM non volatile, di tipo Dallas Semiconductor DS1743-100, contiene una batteria al litio.
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Appendix D Regulatory Statements Användning av utrustningen i bostadsområden kan orsaka störningar och i sådana fall måste användaren bekosta de åtgärder som krävs för att åtgärda störningarna. Enheten uppfyller del 15 i FCC-reglerna. Användningen underkastas följande villkor: 1 Enheten får inte orsaka störningar och 2 enheten måste tåla mottagna störningar, inklusive störningar som kan orsaka oönskad funktion.
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levereras i Kanada, använd den CSA-certifierade nätsladden som specificeras nedan för användning med 100-120 V. Kontaktkåpa Sladd Längd Märkvärde Lasermeddelande FÖRSIKTIGHET: Med alla paneler och luckor på plats klassificeras denna produkt som en laserprodukt klass 1. Streckkodsläsaren inuti produkten är klassificerad som en laserprodukt klass II. Undvik kontakt med streckkodsläsarens laserstråle.
Appendix D Regulatory Statements Figure 65 Declaration of Conformity, ATL M2500 ATL M-Series User’s Guide...
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back panel switch and connectors for attaching external cabling to the library. bar code label bar code scanner reads the cartridge bar code labels. calibration successful operation of the library. FCC Class A Commission governing electromagnetic emissions. libraries that provides the user interface. host computer library robotics.
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Glossary MTBF MTTR NVRAM on-line pick placing it in another location. place from another location. PROM SCSI attaching peripheral equipment to small computers. tape drive tape. Underwriters Laboratories Mean Time Between Failures Mean Time To Repair Nonvolatile random access memory Ready for communications with a host The act of removing a cartridge from one location in preparation for The act of placing a cartridge in a location after it has been picked...
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Auto-Clean option, turning on or off 66 – Auto-Import option, turning on or off 68 Back panel 10 Bar code scanner, enabling or disabling 61 Barcode Scanner test, running 79 Baud rate, setting 62 ATL M-Series User’s Guide Index cable, SCSI, length 108 Cartridge magazines, removing 35 –...
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Index Date, setting 63 Demonstration programs, running 93 Diagnostic tests, running 77 Barcode Scanner test 79 Display test 87 Move Location test 84 Move Medium test 81 Diagnostics Menu screen, accessing 77 Display test 87 Drive cleaning 71 firmware, updating 89 information, viewing 21 power, turning on or off serialization, turning on or off 58...
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Serialization, turning on or off 58 Short Labels option, turning on or off 58 Statistics, library, viewing 42 – Storage Slot Count setting, changing 55 Sync negotiation, turning on or off 56 ATL M-Series User’s Guide Tape cartridges handling 161 –...
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