Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide, 6322500-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0, August 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.
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3UHIDFH This manual introduces the PowerStor L200 Series library (library) and describes library operations, configuration, servicing, and basic troubleshooting. This manual is written for library operators. This manual provides the following information about the library: • Installing the library • Basic library operations •...
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• Error or attention conditions are represented in parenthesis that translate as follows: (SK=S ASC=AA ASCQ=QQ) where: S — hexadecimal sense key value AA — hexadecimal additional sense code QQ — hexadecimal additional sense code qualifiers Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide data. safety. main topic.
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(800) 854-7179 or (303) 397-2740 To order documentation on the library or other products contact: Quantum|ATL P.O. Box 57100 Irvine, CA 92619-7100 (949) 856-7800 (800) 284-5101 Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Preface Contains information necessary to receive and unpack the library...
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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 PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide (949) 725-2100 (800) 284-5101 (International Code) +61 7 3862 4834 +44 (0) 1256 848748...
This chapter provides an overall description of the PowerStor L200 Series library (library) and includes the following sections: • Library Configuration • Features • Library Components Library Configuration The library can hold up to eight cartridges and houses a single tape drive.
• Display device microcode and hardware revision numbers • User directed tests for the library • Embedded diagnostic software displays status for head cleaning, library operation, and tape drive operations Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide codes when required...
• Four buttons: Previous, Next, Select, and Enter The LCD displays up to two lines of characters that contain a mixture of messages and field codes (see Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide maintenance procedures on the library. Maintenance procedures are performed by field service technicians.
• Set the SCSI ID for the drive and loader controller • Lock or unlock the magazine door • Exercise and test the CHM See chapter 3, OCP. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Previous Select Power Next Enter...
• Power switch and connector • SCSI connectors • Power supply • Serial port (only for use by a service representative) Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide on page 41 for more information on opening the 6-cartridge magazine Library door...
During a cartridge inventory, the scan head illuminates and reads the bar code labels on the cartridges and transmits the results to the library controller card. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Power switch Power connector SCSI connector...
Note: If the CHM, or elevator, is positioned so that it blocks the Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide rear of the slot where the cartridge is to be loaded or unloaded, it is not possible to perform a load or unload operation.
The tape drive is mounted to a sturdy metal bracket assembly Tape Drive which includes a built-in fan unit and SCSI data connectors. It affords easy access in the event that the drive requires replacement. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Tape drive...
Note: If the CHM, or elevator, is positioned so that it blocks the Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide rear of a slot where a cartridge is to be loaded or unloaded, it is not possible to perform the load or unload operation.
• UL and CSA certified cordage rated for use at 250 VAC with a current rating that is at least 125% of the current rating of the product (in Europe, the cordage must have the HAR mark) Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Physical Specifications on page 62).
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• Altitude: -500 feet to 10,000 feet (-150 meters to 3000 meters) • Air: Free of airborne contaminates (for example dust, paper particles, fibers, and so on) Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide VAC power cord for 220/240 VAC input power. Modifying the power cord can cause personal injury and severe equipment damage.
Rack Mount Kit. Save the box and its packing materials in case the library requires shipment at a later date. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide perform any procedure that involves lifting or moving the library. library, use the PowerStor Rack Mount Installation Kit.
To install the rack mount kit in the rack, refer to the instructions provided in the smaller shipping carton. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Library Receiving the Library...
Connect one end of the short SCSI cable supplied with the to the library controller’s SCSI connector closest to the tape drive (see Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide figure same type of SCSI bus as the drive on that bus. For...
(see Connect the other end of the power cord to the site power. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Note: Depending on the system configuration, the SCSI bus initiates at the host, connects to the library controller, then to the tape drive, and then to any other SCSI devices on the bus.
The OCP buttons are not active until the Library Idle message is displayed on the library OCP. The following messages are displayed: Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide PowerStor POST lists the tests that are run during POST along with the OCP...
Press Select until the message SCSI ID? is displayed. Press Next to enter the SCSI ID menu and display the message View ID?. Press Enter to view all the SCSI IDs. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide then turn the library power on again. table Device...
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Select to return to the main menu. If the SCSI IDs are incorrect for the system configuration, change the tape drive, or library controller SCSI ID setting (see Changing the SCSI ID Settings Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide on page 30).
OCP, verify that there is no SCSI bus activity to the library or drives. Executing commands via the OCP and SCSI bus simultaneously may result in operation failure and/or drive unavailability. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Chapter 3...
Menu Structure Status? EJECT/ UNLOCK? (Pre-v34 firmware) Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide —return to a previous option —advance through each option —return to the main menu options —enter and execute commands in the current option OCP Submenu Library Init/...
Set SCSI IDs SCSI ID? if selected, then: Library ? Drive 0 ? Press change Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Chapter 3 Operator Control Panel Description Unloads cartridge from the drive if cartridge is present. If cartridge is not present,...
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Chapter 3 Operator Control Panel OCP Functions OCP Menu MODE? Information? Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide OCP Submenu Description Load any cartridge from Random any magazine slot Sequential Autoloads cartridge from low to high magazine slot once Autoloads cartridge from...
STATUS? options are described as library options. The following messages are displayed: • Library Init • Library Active • Library Idle Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Chapter 3 Operator Control Panel OCP Submenu Description Drive firmware revision Drive Rev...
Displays specific slot status Slot Status Displays status of all magazine slots Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide option gives status information only and STATUS? there are no commands to be issued, so the ENTER button is not functional.
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If you execute a write from the BOT when using a recorded tape, all pre-recorded data (and density changes) are lost. This includes density changes because they are established when writing from the BOT. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Chapter 3 Operator Control Panel Notes (If the last read...
Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Opening the Library Door until the backup or other tape operations are stopped at the host. Pressing these buttons while other operations are executing may result in operation or drive failure.
Select a device and change the SCSI ID setting Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide lists possible SCSI ID options and their respective checking the ID. The library may not show the changed ID until the tape drive ID has been reset.
Press Next to display the message Drive ID?. Press Enter to display the SCSI ID selections (0-15). Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide information that is stored in nonvolatile RAM is saved until you manually change it. SCSI IDs do not...
Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide SCSI ID change to take affect. Turn off the host’s power, wait ten seconds, then turn the power on again. table Do not look at the LED for extended periods of time;...
Enable Bar Code (optional) Bar code reader scans the cartridge bar code labels on power- up and when the doors are closed Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Messages Notes • The loading and unloading Selected • of cartridges sequentially...
Setting a Mode Press Select until the message Mode? is displayed. Press Enter to display the message Random Selected. Press Next. Each mode option and status is displayed: Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Chapter 3 Operator Control Panel Messages Notes Optional Autoclean •...
Turn on the library. After the initialization process is complete, set the AutoClean parameter to N. The cleaning cartridge may then be ejected. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Enter also toggles each of the Y and N...
Lib Fw Rev Drive Rev Library Life Cycle Count † decimal format ‡ hex format Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Random Access: Selected Bar Code Read: N Sequential Access: Not Selected Autoload Cart: N Sequential Circ: Not Selected AutoClean: N...
Update Drive # For detailed microcode update procedures, contact Quantum|ATL Installing New Drive Microcode Customer Support or your service representative. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Message Notes Count starts from completion of most † recent POST Library error count...
Randomly loads and unloads cartridges into the tape drive. This is a one cycle test. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide A Test is Active Messages Notes The CHM is positioned to each Active or available data transfer element...
Enter the OCP. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Messages Active or Aborted button on Notes Loads and unloads the drive with cartridges from random...
The remaining two slots (7 and 8) are fixed and internal. The library recognizes these slots as 6 and 7. They are located behind the removable magazine, to the left of the tape drive. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Using the Library figure 11).
Note: Use physical slot 1 (OCP slot 0) when performing a drive Note: Insert and remove all cartridges from the front of the Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide drive of the cartridge for labels. Do not put labels on any other location.
Eject/Unlock? is displayed on the OCP. If the optional bar code reader is present, the cartridge label bar codes are read. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Note: When the door is unlocked, the message Door Unlocked! is always displayed. The only way to restore library operation is to open and close the library door.
Set the write-protect switch on the tape cartridge to the desired position (see Orient the tape cartridge with the write-protect switch at the top (see Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide figure 12). Note: The cartridge is write-protected if the orange indicator is visible.
SDLT tape cartridge Write protect switch Insert the cartridge into the magazine: Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Push the tape cartridge into the slot until it latches. Verify the small metal retaining tab pops out at the opening...
Release the cartridge. The slot has a spring-release action and will partially eject the cartridge for ease of removal. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide retaining tab Caution: When a tape cartridge is inserted in a magazine slot, a metal retaining tab pops up from the front edge of the slot to retain the cartridge.
After the tape cartridge is loaded, Library Idle is displayed on the OCP. Press Select to return to the main menu. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide A cartridge is already installed in the drive. To continue, unload the cartridge from the full drive (see...
Note: Always use the cleaning cartridge to clean the drive. Do Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide drive) not use cleaning solvents or attempt to service the tape...
• Select a site away from line printers, cardboard boxes, or other sources of dust and debris. • Follow handling and storage guidelines. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Opening the Library Door Closing the Library Press Select until the message LOAD? is displayed.
Orient the bar code label so that the numbers are on top, and the writing faces outward. Slide the label into the slot on the front of the tape cartridge. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide 11). Possible Problem...
Figure 14 Bar Code Label Insertion To obtain additional labels, contact your Quantum|ATL sales representative. Using the Cartridge Magazine This section contains information on using the cartridge magazine. To insert the magazine into the library (see Inserting the Magazine Open the library door (see page 41).
Pivot the magazine’s handle out from its closed position Pull the magazine out of the library. Close the library door (see page 41). Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Closing the Library Door Pivoting handle Open Opening the Library Door...
This section discusses general SCSI bus operation. The SCSI specification refers to tape libraries as medium changers. Note: Tape drive commands are not discussed in this Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide SCSI Interface document but can be found in the SCSI Interface chapter of the specific product manual.
The sense key will be Illegal Request, with an additional sense code of Invalid LUN. • For any other command, the target will terminate the command with a Check Condition status, and generates the sense data. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide...
The library recognizes multiple bus resets in succession and bus resets of arbitrarily long duration. It recovers within the time limits specified above, following the last bus reset. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Chapter 5 SCSI Interface General SCSI Bus Operation...
The only exception is during error cases when the device goes immediately to BUS FREE, as defined in the SCSI-2 standard. The library can return a variety of status bytes (see Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide table 12).
The Test Unit Ready command is used to determine whether the library would accept, for example, a Move Medium or Position command without returning a CHECK CONDITION status. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Chapter 5 SCSI Interface Description This status indicates the library successfully completed the command.
EnaParErrRetry parameter in the Vendor Unique (VU) EEROM mode page. This feature is disabled by default because of negative impacts on device performance. Additionally, the data stream on writes cannot be pipelined. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide...
Wherever applicable, corrective information has also been provided to assist in problem resolution. Several library problems produce error messages that are displayed on the OCP. See appendix B, Error Messages and Definitions for more information. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide...
Caution: Do not touch the exposed magnetic tape. If the tape Figure 16 Opening the Cartridge Door Reel lock Tape leader DLT cartridge Tape leader Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide leader is not in the correct position, use a new cartridge. door figure 16). Door lock...
If the library power is disconnected when a cartridge is in transit between the elevator and magazine, the cartridge is moved into the magazine slot when power is restored. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Guidelines Error Messages and Definitions...
Power Specifications This section includes power specifications for the library. Table 14 Power Description Specifications Voltage Frequency Amperage Power Consumption Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Performance Specifications Range 100-120 VAC/200-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 1.0 A/0.55 A 60 Watts...
Non-Operating Specifications Temperature Relative humidity Humidity gradient † Unpacked for 72 hours with no media in library Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Range † 10% to 90% noncondensing 10% per hour 27 F per hour (15 C per hour)
Vibration Type Vibration Specifications Frequency range Acceleration level Application Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Operating Vibration Specifications Range -40 F to 151 F (-40 C to 66 C) 115 F (46 C) 36 F per hour with 9 margin...
Table 18 Non- Vibration Type Operating Vibration Specifications Unpackaged Specifications Frequency range Acceleration level Application Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Specification Half sine 10 ms Two pulses + per axis; X, Y, Z magazine components. Sine 10-500-10 Hz...
Peak acceleration Duration Application Repetitive/Packaged Specifications Excitation type Shock (bounce) cycles Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Non-Operating Shock Specifications Description 10-500 H (X, Y, and Z axes) 2 G rms (X, Y, and Z axes) 0.008 G Hz 5 to 300 Hz, vertical (Z axis);...
• FCC Part 15B, Class B (US/Canada) • EN55022, Class B/EN50082-1 (CE Mark) • VCCI, Class B (Japan) • AS/NZS 3548, Class B (Australia/New Zealand) Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Half Sine Half cycles each (X, Y axes); 7100 cycles (normal shipping orientation),...
Acoustic - Declared values per ISO9296 and ISO 7779/EN27779 Noise Emissions (English) Product Library Current values for specific configurations are available from Quantum|ATL representatives. 1B = 10 dBA Table 25 Acoustic Schallemissionswerte - VorläufigeWerteangaben nach ISO 9296 Noise Emissions und ISO 7779/DIN EN27779...
• 1,000,000 mean load/unload cycles between failures (MCBF), where a failure is charged against one or the other, but not both Quantum|ATL does not warrant that predicted mean interval between failures is representative of any particular library installed for customer use. Actual figures vary from library to library.
Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Error Messages and Definitions Recommended Operator Action Cycle the library power and retry the operation.
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The cartridge in the cleaning slot is NOT a CLN Tape not a cleaning cartridge. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Recommended Operator Action Open the door and empty a magazine slot by removing a cartridge.
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Drive did not eject cartridge when Cart Failed to Eject commanded to do so. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Appendix B Error Messages and Definitions Recommended Operator Action Retry the operation. If the operation fails again, contact an authorized field service engineer.
† Retry: the command should be reissued or retried ‡ See description for more details on the cause for this error, and how to recover from the error Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide remain on the OCP until another button is pushed.
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† Retry: the command should be reissued or retried ‡ See description for more details on the cause for this error, and how to recover from the error Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Appendix B Error Messages and Definitions during mechanical initialization.
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† Retry: the command should be reissued or retried ‡ See description for more details on the cause for this error, and how to recover from the error Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide command, while unloading a cartridge...
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† Retry: the command should be reissued or retried ‡ See description for more details on the cause for this error, and how to recover from the error Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Appendix B Error Messages and Definitions .
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† Retry: the command should be reissued or retried ‡ See description for more details on the cause for this error, and how to recover from the error Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Scan Magazine , followed by...
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 PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide...
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 PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide...
CERTIFIÉ CSA et convenant pour 100-120 V. Fiche Cordon Longeur Capacité Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide 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 ) wires Maximum 15 feet (4.5m)
¡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 PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide...
Werp de batterij weg in overeenstemming met de plaatselijke en landelijke milieuwetgeving. 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 PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Battery Statement...
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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 PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide...
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Bar code label Bar code scanner that reads the cartridge bar code labels. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide To cancel or terminate a program or process abnormally The average time interval between the time a request Buttons found on the control panel used to scroll...
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9-pin connectors, sometimes referred to as RS-232. The diagnostic port ( DIAG ), on the rear of the library, uses this protocol. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Beginning of tape. A communication channel carrying signals from any device...
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LEDs are used as indicator lights. which uses less power than HVD and will allow higher transfer speeds. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide A SCSI designation for any device or bin in the library A message appearing on the host computer or To carry out the instructions in a computer program.
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DLTtape drive, yet still be able to read tape recorded on an older system. Often referred to as backward compatibility. Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Megabyte—A standard unit of measure for computer Mean time between failures—The average time (usually Mean time to recovery—The average time that a device will...
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Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Small computer system interface, a communications A computer or computer peripheral connected to a A unique address assigned to each device on a Status display area—A 16-character, 2-line LCD display that...
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Glossary Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide...
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Back Panel 5 Bar code labels 48 Bus free 56 Bus parity errors 56 Bus phases 54 Cartridge Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Index Removal 44 Cartridge Handling Mechanism (CHM) 7 Cartridge write protect switch 43 Changing SCSI settings 30...
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Mode 31 Mode control 2 New Drive Microcode 36 Non-operating vibration specifications 66 non-operating vibration specifications Quantum|ATL PowerStor L200 Series Library User’s Guide Notational Conventions xiv OCP 18 OCP error messages 73 Operating the library 42 operating vibration specifications 65...
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