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6316800-02
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  • Page 1 ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide 6316800-02 Ver. 2, Rel. 0...

  • Page 2: Copyright Statement

    ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide, 6316800-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0, January, 2001, Made in 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. ATL Products, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Turning the Library On and Off... 25 Turning On the Library... 25 Placing the Library On-line or Off-line... 25 Turning Off the Library ... 25 ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Mixed Media Cartridge Handling Mechanism. 13 Contents...
  • Page 4 Moving Cartridges ... 52 Unloading a Drive ... 54 Unloading the Load Port ... 55 Chapter 4 Service Commands Opening the Service Screen... 58 Changing Passwords... 59 If You Lose a Password ... 60 ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 5 Crating the Library ... 90 Preparing the Library for Operation ... 93 Appendix C Automatic Drive Cleaning Drive Cleaning Modes ... 95 Host-Initiated Cleaning Mode ... 95 Automatic Drive Cleaning Mode ... 95 ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Contents...
  • Page 6 Exposure Warning Label ... 106 Appendix E Regulatory Statements FCC STATEMENT... 107 INDUSTRY CANADA (DIGITAL APPARATUS) Interference- Causing Equipment Standard ICES-003 Issue 2... 108 LASER STATEMENT... 109 BATTERY STATEMENT ... 111 CAUTION ... 111 Glossary ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 7 Contents Index ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 8 Contents viii ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 Figure 16 Library Status Indicators ... 29 Figure 17 Library Controls... 30 Figure 18 Overview Screen ... 32 ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide 198-Bin, 8-Drive Numbering Conventions ... 4 192-Bin, 10-Drive Numbering Conventions ... 5 100-Bin, 10-Drive Numbering Conventions ... 6 Cabinet-Front View ...
  • Page 10 Figure 35 Report: Statistics Screen ... 62 Figure 36 Report: Actuator Status Screen ... 62 Figure 37 Report: SysTest Library Results Screen ... 63 Figure 38 Report: AutoClean Status Screen... 63 Figure 39 Test: SysTest Library Screen... 64 ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 Figure 51 Inserting the Shipping Plate ... 89 Figure 52 Crating the Library ... 92 Appendix D Figure 53 Product Conformation Label ... 105 Figure 54 Laser Light Warning Label... 105 Figure 55 Exposure Warning Label ... 10 ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Figures...
  • Page 12 Figures ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 13 Table 7 Table 8 Table 9 Table 10 Table 11 ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Performance Characteristics Using DLT 8000 Tape Drives... 2 Performance Characteristics Using IBM LTO Ultrium T200 Tape Drives ... 2 Performance Characteristics Using Quantum SDLT Tape Drives...
  • Page 14 Tables ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 Preface This manual introduces the ATL P2000 Series library and discusses library operations, configuration, calibration, servicing, and basic troubleshooting. Audience This manual is written for library operators and field service engineers. Purpose This document provides information about the P2000 Series library including: •...
  • Page 16 Caution: Caution indicates potential hazard to equipment or Warning: Warning indicates potential hazard to personal safety Note: Note emphasizes important information related to the ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Commands, discusses using the Service Commands, discusses the commands data and are included to prevent damage to equipment.
  • Page 17 (SK=S ASC=AA ASCQ=QQ) where: S — hexadecimal sense key value AA — hexadecimal additional sense code QQ — hexadecimal additional sense code qualifier Related Documents The following ATL documents are also available for the P2000 Series library: Document No. 6316803 6311602 6311615 ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 18 15 Inverness Way, East Englewood, CO 80112 (800) 854-7179 or (303) 397-2740 Contacts ATL Products Corporate Headquarters To order documentation on the P2000 or other products contact: ATL Products, Inc. 101 Innovation Drive Irvine, CA 92612-5872 (949) 856-7800 (800) 284-5101...

  • Page 19: North/South America

    Europe, Africa, Asia, or Australia: (International Code) + Send e-mail for the Customer Support Department to: North/South America: Europe, Africa, Asia, or Australia: ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Preface (949) 477-7924 or (800) 284-5101 44 (0) 1256 848748...
  • Page 20 Preface ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Chapter 1 Library Description

    • • Overview The P2000 is an automated storage and retrieval library that may consist of up to 8 tape drives and 198 cartridges or 10 tape drives and either 100 or 192 cartridges. Tape drive choices include the Quantum DLT 8000 (HVD and LVD), IBM LTO Ultrium T200 (LVD only), or the Quantum SDLT (HVD and LVD).

  • Page 22: Library Models

    Chapter 1 Library Description Overview The P2000 Series library comprises three models that support a Library Models wide range of storage and performance requirements (see table number of drives and the number of storage bins in the library. Model 8/198 - 8 tape drives and 198 tape cartidge bins •...

  • Page 23: Element Numbering Convention

    (touch screen GUI) and the diagnostic software program. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide 8 bins - two stationary LTO load port shelf bin modules (4 bin shelves each) are built into the load port assembly...

  • Page 24: Figure 1 198-Bin, 8-Drive Numbering Conventions

    Chapter 1 Library Description Overview Figure 1 198-Bin, 8- Drive Numbering Conventions DLT and/or SDLT DLT and/or ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Figure 2 192-Bin, 10-Drive Numbering Conventions

    Chapter 1 Library Description Overview Figure 2 192-Bin, 10- Drive Numbering Conventions DLT and/or SDLT DLT and/or LTO ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Figure 3 100-Bin, 10-Drive Numbering Conventions

    Overview Figure 3 100-Bin, 10- Drive Numbering Conventions DLT and/or SDLT DLT and/or LTO ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Drive Bay 8 Drive Bay 9 Drive Bay 0 Drive Bay 1 Drive Bay 2 Drive Bay 3...

  • Page 27: Features And Benefits

    Through Mechanism (PTM) Note: When using a Pass Through Mechanism on the right side of the P2000 library, 8 tape drives and up to 192 tape cartidges may be used. When using a PTM on the left side, tape cartridge capacity is reduced to 168 while up to 10 tape drives may be used.

  • Page 28: Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components

    Easy serviceability and manageability • • • • • Library Components The P2000 mixed media tape library consists of these major components: Cabinet • Touch screen GUI • Intelligrip™ mixed-media cartridge handling mechanism • Mixed-media tape drives (DLT and SDLT, or DLT and LTO) •...

  • Page 29: Cabinet

    The power switch for the library is located behind a sliding • panel on the front door ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components figure 4) provides the...

  • Page 30: Cooling Fans

    Load port Cabinet-Back The back of the cabinet (see Cooling fans • Power, control, and data interfaces • Tape drives • ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Viewing window Touch screen Sy ste rw ard -lin Ta pe...

  • Page 31: Figure 5 Cabinet - Back Panel

    Figure 5 Cabinet - Back Panel Hot-swappable drives in removable canisters ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Hot-swappable, removable fan modules Easy-access back panel Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components...

  • Page 32: Touch Screen Gui

    The vertical taskbar provides various library controls: System state display - indicates current tasks and requests in • process ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide figure Vertical task bar Back P R O D U C T S...

  • Page 33: Intelligrip Tm Mixed Media Cartridge Handling Mechanism

    Vertical carriage assembly • Horizontal drive motor • Extension axis assembly • Figure 7 Advanced Robotics System ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Horizontal drive motor Extension access assembly Vertical carriage assembly Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components...

  • Page 34: Tape Drives

    Although the library does not require tape cartridges to have bar code labels, properly labeled tape cartridges and full storage bins speed up the inventory process. The P2000 library holds up to 10 tape drives , including Tape Drives combinations of DLT and SDLT, or DLT and LTO .

  • Page 35: Load Port And Magazines

    When fewer than 10 tape drives are installed, the tape drives must occupy consecutive drive bays, beginning with drive bay 0. The drives used in the P2000 library are more reliable than standard drives due to the automated environment. The P2000 can be populated simultaneously with DLT, SDLT, or LTO tape drives.

  • Page 36: Figure 8 Dlt/Sdlt Load Port

    Chapter 1 Library Description Library Components Figure 8 DLT/SDLT Load Port Metal Figure 9 LTO Load Port ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Metal tab 6-bin magazine Load port assembly cartridge Stationary 4-bin magazine Load port assembly DLT/SDLT...

  • Page 37: Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations

    Operating the load port • Inserting tape cartridges • Manually ejecting a cartridge • Installing Tape Cartridges To install tape cartridges: Label each cartridge Set the write-protect switch Place cartridges in the fixed library bins ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 38: Taking Esd Precautions

    Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Installing Tape Cartridges Caution: Handle tape cartridges with care. Do not drop or Components within the P2000 library contain static-sensitive parts. Taking ESD Precautions To prevent damage to these parts while performing installation, maintenance, or replacement procedures, observe the following...

  • Page 39: Dlt/Sdlt Cartridges

    Bar Code Label (DLT/ SDLT)) Slide-in slot ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Note: In environments with high potential for static electricity, you may want to take additional precautions such as the use of an antistatic smock or a grounded antistatic mat.

  • Page 40: Figure 11 Dlt And Sdlt Cartridges

    Figure 11 DLT and SDLT Cartridges Barcode label Orange window ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide cartridges. Do not adhere labels to a cartridge anywhere except the slide-in slot. figure 11. This switch determines whether new data can...

  • Page 41: Lto Cartridges

    (default) Slide right Caution: LTO tape drive media cannot be degaussed due to Place a tape cartridge in each fixed storage bin on the back wall of Placing Tape Cartridges in the the library and on the inside of the front door. Be sure all cartridges...

  • Page 42: Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Preparing The Library For Operation

    Figure 13 recommended cabling configurations for the 10-drive and 8-drive library, respectively. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Turn the door latch to secure the door to the library frame. Lower the latch over the door lock. Using the key from the accessory kit, lock the latch in place.

  • Page 43: Figure 13 Cabling Configuration-10-Drive Library

    Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Preparing the Library for Operation Figure 13 Cabling Configuration—10- Drive Library ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Figure 14 Cabling Configuration-8-Drive Library

    Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Preparing the Library for Operation Figure 14 Cabling Configuration—8- Drive Library ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Turning The Library On And Off

    Place the library off-line by pressing the Standby button. The library robotics completes any current commands and then stops. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Power cables are firmly in place All doors are closed Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations...

  • Page 46: Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Using The Touch Screen Gui

    Service screen—contains reporting functions, system tests, and • service commands (password protected) Multi-Unit screen—contains multi-unit configuration and • calibration ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Note: Wait ten seconds before turning on the power switch again. 15). chapter 3, Operator Commands).

  • Page 47: Figure 15 Touch Screen Gui-Initial Screen

    Off-line Standby Load Port Stop Table 5, “Touch Screen GUI Functions,” on page various functions of the touch screen GUI. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Back Forward Overview Tapes P 2 0 0 0...

  • Page 48: Opening A Screen

    The Operator and Service screens require a password. Once the desired screen appears on the touch screen GUI, you can view information or press buttons to execute commands and open other screens. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Operator Screen* Service Screen* Configure Reports •...

  • Page 49: Library Status Information

    While the command is executing, the touch screen GUI displays a Command In Progress dialog box with an Abort button. Pressing Abort cancels the command and stops the ongoing operation. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Company logo...

  • Page 50: Library Controls

    Contrast buttons—adjust the contrast of the touch screen GUI • screen. Standby button—toggles the library between on-line and off- • line states. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Back Forward Back Forward P R O D U C T S...

  • Page 51: Obtaining Library Status

    The Tapes screen displays the inventory of all elements in the library (see To display the Overview or Tapes screen, press the appropriate tab on the touch screen GUI. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Service “5678” •...

  • Page 52: Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Obtaining Library Status

    P R O D U C T S System Off-line Standby Load Port Drives The Drives area reports whether: A tape drive contains a tape cartridge • ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Back Forward Overview Tapes Drives ANF 120 empty Ready...

  • Page 53: Figure 19 Tape Drive Status Screen

    The Activity area shows the source element, the transport medium, and the destination element involved in the activity; the current location of the tape cartridge; and the progress of the activity. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Obtaining Library Status figure 19).

  • Page 54: Tapes Screen

    • Transport (gripper) • Figure 20 Tapes Screen P R O D U C T S System Off-line Standby Load Port ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide figure 20): Back Forward Overview Drives Storage EMPTY ANF 099 EMPTY...

  • Page 55: Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Changing The Touch Screen Gui Security Levels

    To return to the start of the Tapes screen, press the Back button. Changing the Touch Screen GUI Security Levels There are five levels of security for the P2000 library’s touch screen GUI (see Service (S) —provides access to both the Operator and Service •...

  • Page 56: Securing The Touch Screen Gui

    Changing Security Levels To change security levels: Press the Lock icon. The Password screen appears (see Press the desired security level button (Service, Operator, User, Import Only, or Locked). ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Overview Tapes Operator Screen Screen...

  • Page 57: Figure 21 Password Screen

    A screen appears indicating that the new security level has been set successfully. Press Okay. The lock icon displays the new security level (S, O, U, I, or L). ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Changing the Touch Screen GUI Security Levels Back Forward...

  • Page 58: Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Operating The Load Port

    Magazine pull the magazine from the loadport. Reverse this procedure to install a magazine (see ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide for magazine loading or mechanical hazards. Use both hands to pull or push the load port finger grip and use the top and bottom...

  • Page 59: Loading A Tape Cartridge Magazine

    Prepare the tape cartridges to be inserted by affixing a bar code label and write-protecting or write-enabling each cartridge as desired. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Inserting Tape Cartridges into the Load Port CompacTape IIIXT cartridges in this library.

  • Page 60: Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Inserting Tape Cartridges Into The Load Port

    Manually close the load port door by pushing the load port assembly so that it is flush with the front surface of the library. You will hear a “click” when it locks into position. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide on page 17. on page 19 and...

  • Page 61: Inserting Lto Tape Cartridges

    (see Figure 23 LTO Tape Cartridge Load Port ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Inserting Tape Cartridges into the Load Port figure 23).

  • Page 62: Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Manually Ejecting A Tape Cartridge

    Operate Handle indicator comes on. Figure 24 DLT Tape Drive Front Bezel (Example) ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Press the Standby button on the touch screen GUI. This places the library off-line. Verify that the system state display reads System Off-line and that the robotics has stopped moving.

  • Page 63: Quantun Sdlt And Ibm Ultrium Lto Tape Drives

    Pull the tape cartridge completely out of the drive. Close and lock the library door. To manually eject a tape cartridge from Quantum SDLT or IBM Quantun SDLT and IBM Ultrium LTO Ultrium LTO T200 tape drives:...
  • Page 64 Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations Manually Ejecting a Tape Cartridge ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 65: Chapter 3 Operator Commands

    The library must be off-line to perform these functions Caution: Library operator commands are to be used only by ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide qualified, ATL-trained personnel. Serious operational problems and data loss may occur if you do not understand the consequences of these commands.

  • Page 66: Opening The Operator Screen

    The default operator password is 1234. Figure 25 Password Screen P R O D U C T S ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide figure 26). Note: To change passwords, see “Command in Progress” dialog box is displayed.

  • Page 67: Configuring The Library

    Tape drive SCSI ID • To configure any of these attributes: In the Operator screen, press the Configure Library button. The GUI displays the Library screen (see ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Back Forward Overview Config. Control...

  • Page 68: Chapter 3 Operator Commands Configuring The Library

    P R O D U C T S Press the Configure button. The GUI dispays the Configure: Library Settings screen (see figure Figure 28 Configure: Library Settings Screen ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Back Forward Overview System Configure: Library Off-line...

  • Page 69: Scsi Id Assignment Guidelines

    The default setting is On- line. AutoClean—allows the library to perform drive cleaning tasks • automatically as needed. The default setting is Disabled. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide become effective. Chapter 3 Operator Commands Configuring Library Options...

  • Page 70: Configuring A Library Option

    The default setting is Disabled. Auto Load—causes the library to automatically move cartridges • in the load port to empty storage bins as soon as the load port door closes. The default setting is Disable. Temp. Detection—enables or disables the over-temperature •...

  • Page 71: Figure 29 Configure: Options Screen

    All elements that contain cartridges without labels are marked as full with no label. Press the Inventory Tapes button in the Operator screen. The GUI displays a “Command In Progress” screen. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Back Forward Overview...

  • Page 72: Chapter 3 Operator Commands Moving Cartridges

    The Move Cartridges command allows you to move any tape cartridge in the library to the destination you specify. This destination can be a storage bin, a tape drive, the load port, or the gripper. Note: To move a cartridge from a tape drive, issue an Unload To move a cartridge: On the Operator screen, press the Move Cartridges button.

  • Page 73: Figure 30 Control: Move Cartridges Screen

    P R O D U C T S Identify the source element of the cartridge to be moved. Proceed as follows: Identify the destination for the cartridge: ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Back Overview System Control: Move Cartridge...

  • Page 74: Unloading A Drive

    The GUI displays the Control: Unload Drive screen (see figure Figure 31 Unload Drives Screen P R O D U C T S Load Port ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide 31). Back Forward Overview System Control: Unload Drive...

  • Page 75: Unloading The Load Port

    If it becomes necessary to stop the Unload command, press the Abort button ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide on page 49) the load port. The Move Cartridge command is especially useful if the destination of the move is important.
  • Page 76 Chapter 3 Operator Commands Unloading the Load Port ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 77: Chapter 4 Service Commands

    Generating reports • Warning: Serious operational problems and data loss may ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide occur if you do not fully understand the consequences of these commands. The following service tasks are shown here are for explanation only...

  • Page 78: Opening The Service Screen

    P R O D U C T S System Off-line Load Port ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Note: The Service screen is restricted to individuals with Service-level access privileges. figure 34). The default service password is “5678.”...

  • Page 79: Changing Passwords

    Using the keypad, enter a new password and press the Select button. Asterisks representing password characters appear in the New Password field. Reenter the password and press the Select button. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide 33). Back Forward Operator...

  • Page 80: Chapter 4 Service Commands Generating Reports

    The Service screen enables you to generate on-screen reports about the following: Library operation statistics • Actuator positions and status • System test results • AutoClean status and tracking information • ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide page...

  • Page 81: Generating Any Service Report

    Figure 34 Service Screen - Reports P R O D U C T S System Off-line Standby Load Port ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide shows a sample Statistics report. Back Forward Operator Report SysTest Statistics...

  • Page 82: Figure 35 Report: Statistics Screen

    Actuator Status Screen P R O D U C T S System Off-line Standby Load Port ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Back Forward Operator Tapes Report: Statistics Power On Time (Hr: Min: Sec): Command Time (Hr: Min: Sec):...

  • Page 83: Figure 37 Report: Systest Library Results Screen

    AutoClean Status Screen P R O D U C T S System Off-line Standby Load Port Stop ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide shows a sample SysTest report. Back Forward Home Operator Tapes Service Report: SysTest Library Results...

  • Page 84: Chapter 4 Service Commands Testing The Library

    From the Service screen, press the SysTest Library button. The Test: SysTest Library screen is displayed (see Figure 39 Test: SysTest Library Screen ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide ATL-trained personnel. It is presented here for explanation only. SysTest will alter inventory information. Back...

  • Page 85: Initializing Non-Volatile Information

    The Service screen contains two commands involving information stored in nonvolatile memory: Caution: The following two commands are meant to be used ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Swap Bins - test storage bins only Swap Drives - test drives only...

  • Page 86: Executing Either Command

    The GUI displays a dialog box prompting you to Continue or Cancel the command. Press Continue. A “Command in Progress” dialog box is displayed. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide page Note: If it becomes necessary to abort the command, press Cancel.

  • Page 87: Chapter 5 Multi-Unit Commands

    • Note: Refer to the ATL Pass Through Mechanism Installation Caution: Multi-Unit Commands on the touch screen GUI are ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Instructions, PN 6311615, for more information regarding P2000/P3000 multi-unit configurations. meant to be used only by qualified, ATL-trained personnel.

  • Page 88: Opening The Multi-Unit Screen

    The default multi-unit password is “1234.” Figure 40 Enter Password Screen P R O D U C T S ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Note: The Multi-Unit screen is restricted to individuals with Operator level access privileges. figure 41).

  • Page 89: Configure Multi-Units (P2000/P3000)

    LUN Config field —this option will always be set to Single LUN • To configure a Multi-Unit Library option: In the Multi-Unit screen, press the Configure Multi-Unit button. The GUI displays the Configure: Multi-Unit screen (see figure ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Back Forward Tapes Service System Multi-Unit...

  • Page 90: Chapter 5 Multi-Unit Commands Calibrating The Libraries In A Multi-Unit Configuration

    To calibrate all library PTMs: From the Master library in the multi-unit configuration, press the Multi-Unit tab. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Back Forward P R O D U C T S...

  • Page 91: Figure 43 Multi-Unit Screen

    P R O D U C T S System Off-line Standby Load Port ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Calibrating the Libraries in a Multi-Unit Configuration Note: Multi-Unit calibration MUST be executed from the master library designated during multi-unit configuration.
  • Page 92 Chapter 5 Multi-Unit Commands Calibrating the Libraries in a Multi-Unit Configuration ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 93: Appendix A Library Specifications Physical Characteristics

    Appendix A Library Specifications This appendix lists characteristics and specifications of the P2000 library. These characteristics and specifications are categorized as follows: Physical characteristics • Performance characteristics • Environmental specification • Note: For tape drive specifications see the appropriate tape...
  • Page 94 Appendix A Library Specifications Physical Characteristics Unit Dimensions and Weight Weight Tape Drives and Cartridges Tape Drives, Max. No. Cartridges, Max. No. Table 8 Interfaces Host to Library Interfaces Software Power Input Power cord Host to Tape Drive Interface Software Library Diagnostics Diagnostics ATL P3000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 95: Performance And Reliability Characteristics

    Performance and Reliability Characteristics Table 9 of the library. Table 9 Performance Average Swap Time Characteristics Inventory Table 10 Reliability MTBF Characteristics MSBF MTTR ATL P3000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Performance and Reliability Characteristics table 10 list performance and reliability characteristics 22 seconds, consisting of two Move Medium commands Less than 5 minutes, fully loaded with labeled...

  • Page 96: Environmental Specifications

    Table 11 Table 11 Environ- Physical Environment mental Specifications Electrical inputs Climatic Environment Temperature (operating) Temperature (shipping and storage) Relative humidity ATL P3000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide provides various library environmental specifications. Voltage rating Rated frequency Rated current Power...
  • Page 97 (per EN 61000-3-3: 1994 ATL P3000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Appendix A Library Specifications Environmental Specifications Shipping and 5% to 95%, non- storage condensing Operating Sea Level to 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) Shipping and Sea Level to 12,000 ft.
  • Page 98 Appendix A Library Specifications Environmental Specifications Electromagnetic/Electrostatic Susceptibility Direct ESD (per EN61000-4-2: 1995) Indirect ESD (per EN61000-4-2: 1995) Radiated fields (per EN61000-4-3: 1995 Radiated fields (per ENV50204: 1996) Electrical fast transients (per EN61000-4-4: 1995 Power line surge (per EN61000-4-5 1995 Conductive fields Power Frequency Magnetic Field (per EN61000-4-8: 1993)
  • Page 99 Voltage Dips and Interruptions (per EN61000-4-11: 1994) Acoustical Noise Sound power level Sound pressure @ bystander ATL P3000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Appendix A Library Specifications Environmental Specifications 30% and 60% power line reduction, 100% power line interuption Operating 8.10 Bel Idle...
  • Page 100 Appendix A Library Specifications Environmental Specifications ATL P3000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 101: Appendix B Relocating The Library

    Appendix B Relocating the Library This appendix explains how to relocate the P2000 library. As used in this appendix, the term relocate means either to ship the library or simply to move it to a nearby location (for example, from one area in a building to another).

  • Page 102: Appendix B Relocating The Library Checking The New Installation Site

    Checking the New Installation Site Checking the New Installation Site Check the new installation site for the library using the guidelines found in the ATL P2000/P3000/P6000 Pre-Installation Site Survey Instructions . Make sure the new location meets all applicable clearance, environmental, and power requirements.

  • Page 103: Installing Shipping Restraints And Packing

    If the cartridge handling mechanism (CHM) is not in the far right position, gently move it along the horizontal carriage until it is as far right as possible. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Press the Stop button to remove power from library robotics.

  • Page 104: Figure 45 Installing The Vertical Carriage Restraint

    Vertical Carriage Extension axis assembly Restraint ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Lift the extension axis assembly and place the large foam block between it and the floor of the library. Gently lower the extension axis assembly, resting it on the foam block.

  • Page 105: Figure 46 Installing The Horizontal Carriage Restraint

    Install the horizontal carriage restraint (see Figure 46 Installing the Horizontal Carriage Restraint ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Secure the vertical belt with a tie wrap or clamp. Rotate the extension axis assembly 90 degrees. Place the vertical carriage restraint.

  • Page 106: Figure 47 Pivoting Gripper Restraint Into Position

    Gripper Restraint into Position Gripper assembly fully extended ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Slide the gripper assembly away from the vertical axis until the gripper assembly is fully extended and the gripper restraint disengages from the follower guide.

  • Page 107: Figure 48 Gripper Restraint In Position

    Figure 48 Gripper Restraint in Position Gripper assembly fully extended Figure 49 Installing the Gripper Restraint ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Push gripper assembly and gripper restraint Slide gripper restraint and gripper assembly Gripper restraint Spring post...

  • Page 108: Load Port Shipping Plate

    Pack all cables with other library accessories. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Attach the cardboard and shipping plate to the load port. Insert the bolts and washers that secure the plate to the load...

  • Page 109: Figure 51 Inserting The Shipping Plate

    Figure 51 Inserting the Shipping Plate Shipping plate ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Appendix B Relocating the Library Preparing the Library for Relocation Cardboard...

  • Page 110: Crating The Library

    Place the library on the pallet Secure the library. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide kg). Use at least two people to perform any steps that involve lifting or guiding the library. Use safe practices when lifting or guiding the library and handling the ramp.
  • Page 111 Wrap the cardboard crate around the library and fasten it using the plastic restraining clips. Place the top onto the crate. Secure the crate with two steel restraining bands. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Appendix B Relocating the Library Crating the Library...

  • Page 112: Figure 52 Crating The Library

    Appendix B Relocating the Library Crating the Library Figure 52 Crating the Library Foam cap Shipping bag Accessory kits Left wooden bar ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Right wooden bar Cardboard crate Ramp Back System Overview Overview...

  • Page 113: Preparing The Library For Operation

    Preparing the Library for Operation After shipping or moving the library, refer to the ATL P2000/ P3000/P6000 Pre-Installation Site Survey Instructions and the ATL P3000 Series Unpacking Instructions to: Prepare the new installation site • Receive the library • Uncrate the library (required in shipping the library) •...
  • Page 114 Appendix B Relocating the Library Preparing the Library for Operation ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 115: Appendix C Automatic Drive Cleaning

    Appendix C Automatic Drive Cleaning This appendix is a description of the tape library’s automatic drive cleaning feature. Drive Cleaning Modes Two modes of drive cleaning support are provided on the P2000: Host-initiated cleaning mode • Automatic drive cleaning mode •...

  • Page 116: Appendix C Automatic Drive Cleaning Selection Of Cleaning Mode

    • Touch Screen GUI To change automatic cleaning mode from the touch screen GUI, select Configuration/AutoClean: Enable - turns automatic cleaning mode on • Disable - turns automatic cleaning mode off • ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 117: Mode Select Command

    The number of uses of each cleaning cartridge • The “home” storage element of each cleaning cartridge • The “current” storage element of each cleaning cartridge • ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Appendix C Automatic Drive Cleaning Reporting of Cleaning Mode...

  • Page 118: Mode Sense Command

    Vendor Unique Page 20h, byte 2, bit 1 indicates the current drive cleaning mode: One - indicates the automatic drive cleaning feature is enabled • Zero - indicates the automatic drive cleaning feature is disabled • ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 119: Cleaning Cartridges

    Although a maximum of ten cleaning cartridges may be present in Capacity the P2000, four or less are recommended to optimize library performance. If more than ten cleaning cartridges are present in the library at inventory, the library moves the additional cartridges to the load port for manual unloading.

  • Page 120: Monitoring Usage

    A cleaning cartridge that is defective will have its number of uses set to 20, and the library will move it to the load port. When a cleaning cartridge has been exported from the library, all record of that cleaning cartridge is deleted. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 121: Element Status Information

    Each drive “CLEANING_ REQUIRED” flag is checked at the completion of an inventory. A specific drive’s “CLEANING_REQUIRED” flag is checked at the completion of a Move Medium command involving that drive. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Appendix C Automatic Drive Cleaning Monitoring the Drives...

  • Page 122: Media Movement To The Drive

    ASC=30 ASCQ=03). The cleaning cartridge’s original location is not available until either the library determines that the cleaning cartridge’s location is empty (with an Initialize Element Status) or the library moves the cleaning cartridge to a different storage element. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 123: Supervising The Drive Cleaning Operation

    If an unrecoverable error occurs during the movement of a cleaning cartridge that prevents a subsequent host-initiated command from completing, a check condition is set in the returned ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Appendix C Automatic Drive Cleaning Supervising the Drive Cleaning Operation and unload the cartridge, especially if it is a data cartridge incorrectly labeled as a cleaning cartridge.

  • Page 124: Unloading Cleaning Cartridges

    Request Sense returns the appropriate error code. Unloading Cleaning Cartridges When each cleaning operation is completed, the library moves all cleaning cartridges that have been marked as “used up” to the load port. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 125: Appendix D Laser Regulations

    Appendix D Laser Regulations This appendix displays regulations for the Class II laser bar code scanner used by the gripper assembly in the P2000 library. These regulations are defined in the following figures: Label product conformation • Laser light warning labels •...

  • Page 126: Exposure Warning Label

    Appendix D Laser Regulations Laser Regulation Labels The exposure warning label is on the laser (see Exposure Warning Label Figure 55 Exposure Warning Label ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide figure 55).

  • Page 127: Appendix E Regulatory Statements

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 128: Industry Canada (Digital Apparatus) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard Ices-003 Issue 2

    100-120 V operation. If shipped to Canada, use the CSA CERTIFIED power cord specified below for 100-120V operation. Plug Cap Cord ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Parallel blade with ground pin (NEMA 5-15P configuration) Type: SJT, three 16 AWG (1.5 mm 18 AWG (1.0 mm...

  • Page 129: Laser Statement

    Do not stare into the beam. CAUTION: procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous exposure. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Appendix E Regulatory Statements Maximum 15 feet (4.5m) Minimum 10 A, 125 V Broches parallèles avec une broche de mise à...
  • Page 130 ATTENZIONE: L’uso di comandi o regolazioni per eseguire le procedure che non siano quelli specificati in questa documentazione pur causare rischi all ‘incolumit’ delle persone. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Dieses Produkt Enthdlt Einen Laser Der Kategorie II. Ein nicht ordnungsgemd_er (siehe hier enthaltene...

  • Page 131: Battery Statement

    Sondermüll. Bei der Entsorgung dieser Batterie müssen die entsprechenden lokalen, länder- und bundesweiten Gesetze und Regelungen betreffend Sammel- und Rückgabestellen beachtet werden. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Appendix E Regulatory Statements BATTERY STATEMENT...
  • Page 132 Denna produkt innehåller ett litiumbatteri. Dallas Semiconductor 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. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 133: Glossary

    This additional information is often used to identify the physical location of the ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide A mat made of antistatic material which includes a The Additional Sense Code is part of the SCSI-2...
  • Page 134 This is a natural involuntary response which causes the individual to blink and avert their head thereby terminating the eye exposure. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide This standard describes the emissions testing methods and Class A equipment is intended for Commercial...
  • Page 135 Host SCSI). The benefit of using HVD cabling is that it works well in noisy areas and can reach up to 25 meters in distance. Quantum DLT8000 and SDLT tape drives can be HVD or LVD devices. Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Page 136 LVD SCSI cabling requires "Twist and Flat" ribbon cable and an LVD/SE terminator or a "Twist and Flat" ribbon cable with built-in LVD termination. All IBM LTO tape drives are LVD devices. Quantum DLT8000 and SDLT tape drives can be LVD or HVD devices. Mixed media types within one tape library.
  • Page 137 SCSI ID SCSI bus. ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide The PCI bus typically runs at speeds of 33 MHZ or 66 MHZ Accommodates a wide range of Redundant Array of Independent Disks is a technology Refers to the report options on the touch screen GUI’s...
  • Page 138 ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide A second generation SCSI interface which includes Super Digital Linear Tape is a Quantum tape drive and The ring at the beginning of a tape in a cartridge. A device that controls the transfer of data from a...
  • Page 139 Load port 38 LVD 1 Mixed media 1 Mixed media gripper 14 MSBF 75 MTBF 75 MTTR 75 Multi-unit 67 NEMA 74 Network interfaces 7 NVRAM 96 PCI 7 Prism (TM) architecture 7 ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...
  • Page 140 Glossary RAID 7 Reports 57 Returned status byte 103 RS-232C 74 SCSI 22 SCSI ID 49 SCSI-2 74 Take-up leader 43 Tape drive controllers 7 Terabyte 2 WebAdmin (TM) 8 ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide...

  • Page 141: Index

    Bar code label 19 Bar Code Labels 50 Bar code labels 99 Bar code scanning 50 Barcode label, LTO cartridge 21 Current Value 50 ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Button Buttons Buttons,Contrast 30 Index New Value 50...
  • Page 142 Standby 30 Stop 31 Controls, library 30 Conventions xvi Library element numbering 3 Default password, Operator screen 46 ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Default values 60 Diagnostic software 96 Dialog box Dimensions, library 73 Display Display, system state 25...
  • Page 143 Host-initiated command, Read Element Status 101 Icon, Lock 29 Import only, security level 35 Indicator Operate Handle 42 ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Inserting a tape cartridge 39 Installing – Tape cartridges 17 IntelliGrip 1 Inventory 14 Inventory drive flag, "CLEANING_REQUIRED"...
  • Page 144 Operator screen 26 Operator, security level 35 Orientation, insertion, DLT/SDLT cartridge 20 P3000 Identity Mode 50 P3000 library specifications ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide – environmental 76 performance 75 Packing materials 84 Page, vendor unique 97 Pallet, shipping 90...
  • Page 145 Specifications Performance 75 Physical 73 specifications environmental 76 performance 75 Specifications, library 73 – ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide Specifications<$srartrange 73 –?? Standby 13 Standby button 30 Status Tape drive 33 Status, Cleaning Cartridge Installed Stop button 13...
  • Page 146 Vertical carraige restraint 84 Warning Initializing non-volatile Library testing 64 Multi-unit commands 67 Operator commands 45 Service commands 57 Weight, library 73 Wrist strap, anti-static 18 Write-enabled 20 Write-protect switch 20 Write-protected 20 ATL P2000 Series Automated Tape Library User’s Guide information 65...

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