Overview Intended Audience Organization 1. Scalar 1000 is a registered trademark of ADIC. Throughout the remainder of this document the Scalar 1000 library is referred to as the Scalar 1000 or the library. 22 June 2004 This guide contains information and instructions necessary...
Operator Intervention Messages. Index 6-01151-xx Scalar 1000 Maintenance Guide 6-00055-xx Scalar 1000 SCSI Reference Manual The following symbols and highlighted passages note important information. Detailed explanations for the above symbols are provided in Hazard Alert Messages on page 3-3.
ADIC Technical Assistance Center 22 June 2004 If problems cannot be solved with the aid of this document, contact the ADIC Technical Assistance Center (ATAC). • In the USA: • Outside the USA, toll free: • email: Before contacting the ATAC, make sure you have the Serial Number for your library.
Regulatory Notices Federal Communication Commission Class A Notice About this Guide 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.
IC Notice (Canada Only) 22 June 2004 Product Name Scalar 1000 Model number SC1000 Company name Advanced Digital Information Corporation PO Box 97057 Redmond, WA 98073-9757 USA (425) 881-8004 Most tape libraries are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class A digital devices.
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) CE Notice About this Guide This device belongs to category A devices as described in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated that it is a category B device on the specification label. The following applies to devices in category A of EN 55022 (radius of protection up to 30 meters).
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22 June 2004 EN 61000-4-6 Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields. EN 61000-4-8 Power frequency magnetic field immunity test. EN 61000-4-11 Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test. EN 60950:1992 Safety of Information Technology + Amd.1:1993 Equipment including “Electrical Business + Amd.2:1993 Equipment.”...
VCCI Notices (Japan Only) Declaration of Conformity 1-10 About this Guide This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may occur, in which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions.
The Scalar 1000 is a linear storage library that can be expanded from a single media library to a mixed media library. The Scalar 1000 consists of a Control Module (CM) and up to three Expansion Modules (EMs).
Cartridge storage quantity varies by the number of modules and tape drives in the modules. Table 2-2 lists the quantity of media contained by the storage cells for the CM and EMs configured for the different media types. Low Profile...
Station Figure 2-1 Control Module and Expansion Module 22 June 2004 The Scalar 1000 Library consists of two types of modules: a Control Module (CM) and an Expansion Module (EM). The information in this section is organized as follows: •...
Control Module Expansion Module System Description The CM is a single module, standalone Scalar 1000 library. It contains an Operator LCD panel, AC and DC power supplies, robot control electronics, and host interfaces. It can be attached to an EM to create an expanded Scalar 1000 library.
Internal Components Tape Drives 22 June 2004 The Scalar 1000 consists of the following internal components: • Tape Drives • Cartridge Storage • Cartridge Accessor • Tape Cartridges • Insert/Eject Station The Scalar 1000 supports the following tape drives: •...
I/E Station Drives System Description The Scalar 1000 contains cartridge storage cells in all attached modules in addition to any tape drives installed. The CM must be the first frame in the library. Table 2-3 shows the coordinates for the storage cells for libraries with Firmware 2.24 or earlier installed.
Figure 2-2 Coordinate System Figure 2-2 shows additional information that can be used to identify various fields in the coordinate system. To manipulate the media within the library, the host must reference each movement with source and target designations. Element indexing/addressing specifies precisely which cells within the library are to be used.
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Table 2-5 Library Internal Indexing for Firmware 2.30 or Earlier Element Type Storage I/E Station Drives Cartridge Accessor Table 2-6 Library Internal Indexing for Firmware 3.0 or Later Element Type 3590/DLT/SDLT Storage I/E Station Drives Cartridge Accessor 2-10 System Description...
Cartridge Accessor The Cartridge Accessor identifies and moves cartridges between the storage cells, tape drives, and the Insert/Eject Station. See Figure 2-3. Top X-Rail Assembly Y-Axis Assembly Gripper Assembly Bottom X-Rail Assembly Figure 2-3 Cartridge Accessor 2-12 System Description 6-00054-02 Rev A...
A Y-Axis drive for moving the gripper assembly vertically in the CM and the EMs. Each tape cartridge in the Scalar 1000 must have an external label that is operator and machine readable to identify the barcode number. The external label contains a minimum of 5 characters and a maximum of 16 characters for the barcode depending on the operating modes.
SAN. The library controller and the tape drives access the SAN via the SNCs that can be installed in a Scalar 1000 CM or EM. See Figure 2-4 on page 2-15.
SCSI Connectivity The Scalar 1000 can be directly connected to one or two SCSI buses. Because each SCSI bus is independent, it can be Single Ended, High Voltage Differential, or Low Voltage Differential. Both ends of each bus must be terminated and a terminator is shipped with each SCSI adapter card ordered.
Scalar DLC Option Figure 2-6 Network Attachment 22 June 2004 The Scalar 1000, through an optional Scalar Distributed Library Control (Scalar DLC), provides the industry’s most advanced combination of management and diagnostics. The Scalar DLC attaches to the library SCSI bus.
• Make configuration changes • Access the library Operator Panel • Access Scalar 1000 documentation • Retrieve library command and event logs The RMU supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 2.0 and acts as an SNMP-server. The RMU acquires Tape Alert 3.0 compatible information from the library over the serial interface port and sends that information to a SNMP manager.
Read and follow all instructions in this guide. It is mandatory that operators of the Scalar 1000 library understand and comply with all instructions contained in this guide and other related documentation.
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Table 3-1 Hazard Alert Message (Continued) Symbol Damage to ... Material Person Material Caution Warning Caution STATIC SENSITIVE Safety Signal Word Definition Caution Potential damaging situation Warning Potential hazardous situation Potential electronic Static damaging situation Sensitive Tips for operators Note Important or useful information Specially emphasized paragraphs in this guide warn of...
The library can only be accessed through monitored access doors. The enclosure around the library separates the danger area of the Scalar 1000 library from the normal working area. The danger area of the library is the area in which personnel can be injured by component movements.
Main Circuit Breaker switch. Except in emergencies, stop the Scalar 1000 with the normal shutdown procedure before switching off the Main Circuit Breaker switch. ADIC is not responsible for damage caused by improper use of the Main Circuit Breaker switch;...
Remote Management Unit (RMU) operations and menus. The Operator Panel is an interactive path between the operator and the Scalar 1000. See Figure 4-1 on page 4-4. Scalar 1000 operator can perform the following functions listed below: •...
The Locked indicator illuminates when the Insert/Eject Station is locked. While locked, no media may be added or removed through the Insert/Eject Station. The Power On indicator illuminates when power is applied to the Scalar 1000 library. The Ready indicator illuminates when the Scalar 1000 is ready to accept commands or execute Accessor movements.
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Table 4-2 Operator Panel Push-Buttons (Continued) Push-Button Use Down Arrow to: • scroll the display to show next line. • move the cursor (>) down from selection to selection. • decrement the current value in a numerical entry field. Use Enter to: •...
Main Circuit Breaker Switch Locations (Back View of CM/EM) 22 June 2004 Use the following procedure to start the Scalar 1000. If an RMU is installed in the library, wait at least one minute between powering down and powering up the library. This allows the RMU to properly reset.
Mechanical movement within the library can cause serious injury. Power is applied to the Scalar 1000. The CM embedded software starts the boot process. The Power On indicator illuminates and the Initial Screen displays status.
Normal Shutdown Figure 4-4 Reboot Message 22 June 2004 You can shutdown the Scalar 1000 using the normal shutdown procedure (recommended for most situations) or the emergency shutdown procedure. Except in emergency situations, shutdown the Scalar 1000 using the normal shutdown and not the emergency shutdown procedure.
4-10 Operation Step 6 Set the Main Circuit Breaker switch to OFF. Power is removed from the Scalar 1000. All Accessor movements halt immediately. Step 7 Repeat Step 5 and Step 6 for each additional EM. Use the following shutdown procedure only in emergency situations.
If applicable, correct any situations that required the Scalar 1000 shutdown. Step 2 Refer to Starting the Scalar 1000 on page 4-7 for instructions on the Scalar 1000 start procedure. The Remote Management Unit (RMU) is a component in the library that provides remote access to the library by means of a Web browser.
Supported Browsers System Administrator Responsibilities RMU Prerequisites 4-12 Operation The following screen is the opening screen of the RMU. The RMU supports the following browsers: • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 and above • Netscape Navigator version 4.01 for Unix and 4.7X for other environments The System Administrator (SA) must setup the RMU for proper operation.
Setting up the RMU 22 June 2004 Once you have this information, input it to the RMU by means of the Operator Panel. For more information, see the instructions that follow. Once you have obtained a network address for the RMU, enter this information into the RMU by means of the library Operator Panel.
Accessing the RMU Note For information on determining or setting your RMU IP address, see Setting up the RMU on page 4-13. Logging into the RMU Note The default user login and password are admin and secure, respectively. Checking Status and General Information 4-14 Operation...
Configuring Network Parameters 22 June 2004 • Library Status - Indicates whether the library is online or offline. • Drive Status - Indicates the type and quantity of tape drives in the library. • RMU User - Indicates the user name and IP address of the current user.
Configuring SNMP 4-16 Operation Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a set of protocols used to manage nodes on an IP network. You can configure the RMU to send alerts to and respond to requests from an SNMP management application. To configure SNMP Step 1 Click the Configuration tab.
Downloading the SNMP MIB File Configuring RMU Users Adding/Removing Users 22 June 2004 The SNMP Management Information Base (MIB) file allows an SNMP management application to understand the SNMP database and alerts generated by the RMU. If you are running an SNMP management application and need the library MIB, you can download it by means of the RMU.
Changing a Password Note Only the admin can modify another user’s password. 4-18 Operation c. In Password, enter the new user’s password and then confirm it in Re-enter Password. • If you are deleting a user: a. In the Management Action drop-down, click Delete User.
Configuring the Time and Date Synchronizing with an NTP Server Note If using a time server, the Scalar 1000 synchronizes with the RMU. 22 June 2004 You can configure the date and time for the RMU. The date and time will be used in the RMU log file to report when events occurred.
Updating Firmware Note Downloading firmware can take several minutes. Viewing Diagnostic Files (Library and RMU Logs) 4-20 Operation You can update firmware for the RMU. Before you update firmware, you need to have the firmware file in a location that is accessible from the RMU interface.
Using the Operator Panel (via the RMU) Viewing Logs Getting Help 22 June 2004 Step 3 Click Retrieve selected file. The file loads. Step 4 Click Display File to view the file in a separate browser window. The RMU provides access to the library by means of a virtual Operator Panel.
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4-22 Operation • Version - Provides the current revision level of the RMU firmware. To get help • Click on the item in the left pane of the RMU interface. The information appears in a separate browser window. 6-00054-02 Rev A...
Using the Operator Panel Menu Accessing the Menu 22 June 2004 This chapter describes the Scalar 1000 menus and commands. The Operator Panel is a menu-driven interface that provides library status and current operating parameters to the Scalar 1000 Library.
Special Characters or Cursors Note If no special character follows the option, the selected action will commence immediately. Menus and Commands A menu option can be preceded or followed by one or more of the following special characters or cursors: When this character follows the option, the next menu contains more options.
Help Button Operator Intervention Message Menus and Commands Help is common to all menus, submenus, dialogs, and screens. Using Help while the cursor (< or >) is at a desired location, provides information about that entry. To use Help proceed as follows: Step 1 Press the (Help) button to view help on a menu...
Main Menu Note button can always be used to escape to the previous menu. 22 June 2004 Path: Main Menu The Main Menu is the first available menu after the Main screen. Refer to Using the Operator Panel on page 4-3 for detailed Main Menu information.
Mode Dialog Note If Shutdown is selected for the Mode parameter, Shutdown is automatically displayed for the State parameter. 5-10 Menus and Commands Path: Main Menu Mode Dialog Use the Mode Dialog to change the library operating mode. For example, you can set the library to Online or Offline. See Figure 5-3.
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Table 5-1 Operating State and Mode State Mode Ready Online Offline Not Ready Online Offline Shutdown Shutdown 22 June 2004 The library can now be rebooted. Figure 5-6 Shutdown Screen Table 5-1 details the state and mode descriptions available under the Mode screen. Description The normal host controlling condition.
Status Menu 5-12 Menus and Commands Path: Main Menu Status Menu Use the Status Menu to access views of your library operating statistics. See Figure 5-7. > Library Drives Figure 5-7 Status Menu Depending on your selection, you have the following options: •...
Library Submenu SCSI Submenu 22 June 2004 Path: Main Menu Status Menu Library Submenu Use the Library Submenu to access SCSI, System, Element, and Log files for viewing or printing history. See Figure 5-8. > SCSI System Element Logs Figure 5-8 Library Submenu Depending on your selection, you have the following options: •...
Parameter pages. For example, you can view an individual element address or see if the library has Mixed-Media Support enabled. See Figure 5-10 and refer to the Scalar 1000 SCSI Reference Manual for additional information about the Scalar 1000 Mode Parameters.
22 June 2004 Element Address Use Element Address to check current, default, or saved addresses of the Accessor, storage cell, I/E station, or tape drives. See Figure 5-11. Base MT : 00001 Base ST : 04096 Base IE : 00016...
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5-16 Menus and Commands Parameter Value Media ID Yes indicates that the library is processing barcode media identifiers. No indicates that the library is not processing barcode media identifiers. If the library is NOT operating in Media ID mode, the Extended RES, Extended ASCQ, and Extended barcode are not applicable.
22 June 2004 Mixed Parity Use Parity to view the current, default, or saved parity. This view also displays the retries that are allowed in each selection. See Figure 5-13. Parity : Yes Retries: 001 Figure 5-13 Parity Screen Parameter Parity Retries Yes indicates that the library is...
5-18 Menus and Commands Use LCD to view current, default, or saved library security. See Figure 5-14. Security: Disabled Line : 1< MAIN MENU (default) Figure 5-14 LCD Dialog Parameter Security Line Text default Value Disabled indicates that library security is currently disabled. Enabled indicates that library security is currently enabled.
22 June 2004 Reservations Dialog Path: Main Menu Status Menu Library Submenu SCSI Submenu Use the Reservations Dialog to view a specific element, or the entire library. See Figure 5-15. This reservation remains in effect until: • The initiator that made the reservation sends another command with the same Reservation Identification number (this supersedes any previous reservation).
System Dialog 5-20 Menus and Commands Bus: 0 < Host ID : 0 ReservationID: Found : 0109 Accept : N Figure 5-16 Response Dialog Parameter Found Accept Path: Main Menu Status Menu Library Submenu System Dialog Use the System Dialog to view library operating statistics. For example, the number of installed cartridges, number of free cells, or the number of Gets performed by the library.
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(0000–0787 for ½-inch and SDLT/DLT cartridges) (0000–1181 for AIT cartridges) (0000–0951 for LTO cartridges) Displays the number of free storage cells: (788 - for ½-inch and SDLT/ DLT) (1182 for AIT cells) (0951 for LTO cells) The total number of gets from...
Element Dialog 5-22 Menus and Commands When [more] is selected, the Continuation Screen appears. See Figure 5-19. Get retries : 000008 Put retries : 000010 Scan retries: 000009 I/E closes : 000050 Figure 5-19 Continuation Screen Parameter Get retries Put retries Scan retries I/E closes Path: Main Menu Status Menu Library...
Response Dialog Value The first field indicates the type of cell (I for I/E Station, D for Drive, S for Storage cell). The second field displays module numbers that can be modified if EMs are present (1– The third field indicates the storage cell section (1–4), drive...
5-24 Menus and Commands Parameter Status Source Valid [more] When [more] is selected, the Continuation Screen appears. See Figure 5-22. Total Puts : 0000011 Put Retries: 0000000 Get Retries: 0000000 [more] Figure 5-22 Continuation Screen Parameter Total Puts Put Retries Get Retries Value Full indicates that a cartridge...
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Note When not reserved, Reserve ID and Reserved by parameters are not applicable. 22 June 2004 [more] When [more] is selected, the Continuation Screen appears. See Figure 5-23. Reserved Reserve ID : Reserved by: Figure 5-23 Continuation Screen Parameter Reserved Reserve ID Reserved by More information on the...
Logs Submenu 5-26 Menus and Commands Path: Main Menu Status Menu Library Submenu Logs Submenu Use the Logs Submenu to view command, or error log history. See Figure 5-24. > Command Log Error Log Drive Error Log Figure 5-24 Logs Submenu Depending on your selection, you have the following options: •...
Note These screens may flash by quickly. 22 June 2004 Press the button to print the command log and the response dialog is displayed. See Figure 5-26. The system is about to print the log to the serial port! Continue: N< Figure 5-26 Response Dialog Parameter...
5-28 Menus and Commands Error Log Dialog Path: Main Menu Status Menu Library Submenu Logs Submenu Use the Error Log Dialog to view a running history of errors that have occurred. See Figure 5-29. 02/19/97 18:25:24.88 Type SW Temp Error 0X02040000 Modifier: 0X00000000...
Note These screens may flash by quickly. 22 June 2004 Press the button to print the error log and the Response Dialog appears. See Figure 5-30. The system is about to print the log to the serial port! Continue: N< Figure 5-30 Response Dialog Parameter...
Note This command is not yet available. Drives Submenu 5-30 Menus and Commands Drive Error Log Dialog Path: Main Menu Status Menu Library Submenu Logs Submenu Use the Drive Error Log to view a history of drive error conditions. See Figure 5-33. THIS FUNCTION IS NOT YET AVAILABLE Press Escape.
Drive State Dialog Note The library must be offline. Note The Continuation Screen could take several seconds to return with the information. 22 June 2004 Path: Main Menu Status Menu Library Submenu Drives Submenu Use the Drive State Dialog to view the current state of the selected drive.
(00–15) Media Info Dialog Value The first field displays the type of cell (I for I/E Station, D for Drive, S for Storage cell). The second field displays module numbers that can be modified if EMs are present (1–4).
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Write Protected : No Mounts: 000016 Figure 5-38 Response Screen The third field displays the storage cell section (1–4), drive bay (1–2), or IE station number. The fourth field displays the column of the section (A–E), drive port (A–B), or IE station column.
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5-34 Menus and Commands Parameter Value Type Displays the type of drive media: (for SDLT/DLT: NO TAPE, UNKNOWN, CLEAN TAPE, TK50 R0, TK70 R0, 2.6Gb DLT III, 6Gb DLT IV, 10Gb DLT III, 15Gb DLT IIIXT, 20Gb DLT IV, 35Gb DLTIV, 40Gb DLT IV, SDLT I) (for LTO: 100GB for LTO-1, 200GB for LTO-2)
Commands Menu 22 June 2004 Path: Main Menu Commands Menu Use the Commands Menu to access commands that perform a motion within the library. See Figure 5-39. > Park Move Inventory Insert/Eject Figure 5-39 Commands Menu Depending on your selection, you have the following options: •...
Park Move Submenu Note The Scalar 1000 must be Offline and Ready to use the commands under the Move Menu. 5-36 Menus and Commands Path: Main Menu Commands Menu Park Use Park to retract the gripper and return the Accessor to the home position.
Accept Value The first field indicates the type of cell (I for I/E Station, D for Drive, S for Storage cell). The second field displays module numbers that can be modified if EMs are present (1– The third field indicates the storage cell section (1–4), drive...
5-38 Menus and Commands If Y is selected for the Accept parameter value, two Response Screens appear. See Figure 5-44 and Figure 5-45. Otherwise, the changed parameters continue to display but no action is taken. Requested command is now in progress ... Figure 5-44 Response Screen The Accessor positions itself in front of the specific...
Accept Value The first field indicates the type of cell (I for I/E Station, D for Drive, S for Storage cell). The second field displays module numbers that can be modified if EMs are present (1– The third field indicates the storage cell section (1–4), drive...
Element Accept Value The first field displays the type of cell (I for I/E Station, D for Drive, S for Storage cell). The second field displays module numbers that can be modified if EMs are present (1–4). The third field displays the storage cell section (1–4), drive...
22 June 2004 If Y is selected for the Accept parameter value, the Response Screens appear. See Figure 5-48 on page 5-41 and Figure 5-49 on page 5-41. Otherwise, the changed parameters continue to display but no action is taken. Requested command is now in progress ...
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5-42 Menus and Commands If the Partitioned flag is set the following screen appears. See Figure 5-51. -=> WARNING <=- Moving tapes may corrupt partitions. Continue : N Figure 5-51 Warning Dialog Parameter Continue If Y is selected for the Continue parameter, the Warning message is removed.
Accept Value The first field indicates the type of cell (I for I/E Station, D for Drive, S for Storage cell). The second field displays module numbers that can be modified if EMs are present (1– The third field indicates the storage cell section (1–4), drive...
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Figure 5-55. Otherwise, the changed parameters continue to display but no action is taken. Requested command is now in progress ... Figure 5-54 Response Screen The barcode scanner inventories the specified storage cells. Requested command is now complete. Found : 100 Figure 5-55...
Path: Main Menu Commands Menu Insert/Eject Insert Screen Use Insert Screen to move all cartridges found in the Insert/Eject stations to the first available empty storage cells. See Figure 5-57. If there are cartridges in the Insert/Eject station, the response screen appears. See Figure 5-57.
5-46 Menus and Commands Requested command is now complete. Figure 5-58 Response Screen If a Move Media is attempted without an inventory, the following screen appears. See Figure 5-59. -=> WARNING <=- The library may not be inventoried. Continue : N Figure 5-59 Warning Dialog Parameter...
Use the Insert Clean Tape Dialog to move the selected cleaning cartridge from the Insert/Eject station to the designated empty storage cells. See Figure 5-63 on page 5-48. If a Move Media is attempted without an inventory, the following screen appears. See Figure 5-61.
Value The first field indicates the type of cell (I for I/E Station, D for Drive, S for Storage cell). The second field displays module numbers that can be modified if EMs are present (1–4).
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(I for I/E Station, D for Drive, S for Storage cell). The second field displays module numbers that can be modified if EMs are present (1– The third field is the storage cell section (1–4), drive bay (1–2), or IE station number. Commands Menu 5-49...
5-50 Menus and Commands Element Accept If Y is selected for the Accept parameter value, the Usage Dialog appears. See Figure 5-66. If N is selected, the changed parameters continue to display but no action is taken. Type: SDLT Current Usage: 000< Maximum Usage: 000 Accept: N Figure 5-66...
If Y is selected for the Accept parameter value, the Accessor moves the number of cleaning cartridges to the designated range of storage cells. See Figure 5-67. If N is selected, the changed parameters continue to display but no action is taken.
Eject Dialog 5-52 Menus and Commands Path: Main Menu Commands Menu Insert/Eject Eject Dialog Use the Eject Dialog to remove cartridges without opening the service or access doors, or without host intervention. The final destination is a slot in the Insert/Eject station.
Accept Value The first field indicates the type of cell (I for I/E Station, D for Drive, S for Storage cell). The second field displays module numbers that can be modified if EMs are present (1– The third field indicates the storage cell section (1–4), drive...
5-54 Menus and Commands If Y is selected for the Accept parameter value, the Eject Screen appears. See Figure 5-71. Otherwise, the changed actions continue to display but no action is taken. Eject in progress Source: 00000 Target: 1182 Figure 5-71 Eject Screen The cartridge is ejected to the first available empty cell in the Insert/Eject station.
Eject Clean Tape Submenu 22 June 2004 Path: Main Menu Commands Menu Insert/Eject Eject Clean Tape Submenu Use the Eject Clean Tape Submenu to remove a cleaning cartridge from the library. See Figure 5-73. >Expired Tapes By coordinate... By VOLSER... Figure 5-73 Eject Clean Tape Submenu Depending on your selection, you have the following options:...
5-56 Menus and Commands Parameter Continue If Y is selected for the Continue parameter, the Warning message is removed. If the Partitioned flag is set, the following screen appears. See Figure 5-75. -=> WARNING <=- Moving tapes may corrupt partitions. Continue : N Figure 5-75 Warning Dialog...
22 June 2004 By Coordinate Dialog Path: Main Menu Commands Menu Insert/Eject Eject Clean Tape Submenu By Coordinate Use the By Coordinate Dialog to remove a cleaning cartridge without opening the service or access door, or without host intervention. See Figure 5-80 on page 5-58. If a Move Media is attempted without an inventory, the following screen appears.
Element Accept Value The first field indicates the type of cell (I for I/E Station, D for Drive, S for Storage cell). The second field displays module numbers that can be modified if EMs are present (1–4). The third field indicates the storage cell section (1–4), drive...
22 June 2004 If Y is selected for the Accept parameter value, the Clean Media Eject Screen appears. Otherwise, the changed actions continue to display but no action is taken. See Figure 5-81. Eject in progress Source : 00000 Target : 00788 Figure 5-81 Eject Clean Tape By Coordinate Screen The cartridge is ejected to the first available empty cell in...
5-60 Menus and Commands By Volser Dialog Path: Main Menu Commands Menu Insert/Eject Eject Clean Tape Submenu By VOLSER Use the By VOLSER to remove cleaning cartridges from the library without opening the service or access door, or without host intervention, when the cartridge is not expired or the coordinate is not known to the user.
22 June 2004 Index Eject If Y is selected for the Accept parameter value, the Clean Media Eject Screen appears. Otherwise, the changed actions continue to display but no action is taken. See Figure 5-84. Eject in progress Source : 00000 Target : 00788 Figure 5-84 Eject Clean Tape By VOLSER Screen...
Database Menu 5-62 Menus and Commands Path: Main Menu Database Menu Use the Database Menu to access information about the type of media, elements, or configuration of your library. See Figure 5-86. > Media Element Config Advanced Figure 5-86 Database Menu Depending on your selection, you have the following options: •...
Media Dialog Note If in extended mode, the space value (^) erases the remaining values. 22 June 2004 Path: Main Menu Database Menu Media Dialog Use the Media Dialog to obtain information about a specific cartridge based on the barcode label. •...
Indicates the current location of the cartridge. Value The first field indicates the type of cell (I for I/E Station, D for Drive, S for Storage cell). The second field displays module numbers that can be modified if EMs are present (1–4).
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22 June 2004 Element Accept If Y is selected for the Accept parameter value, the Response Dialog appears. See Figure 5-90. Otherwise, the changed actions continue to display but no action is taken. Type : DLT IE Coord : I 01 1 A 12 Address : 0027 Index : 1193...
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5-66 Menus and Commands [more] When [more] is selected, the Continuation Screen appears. See Figure 5-91. X position: 0047.3 Y position: 0956.4 Z position: 120 Figure 5-91 Configuration Screen Parameter X position Y position Z position More selections on the Continuation Menu.
Drives [more] Value The serial number of the library The number of frames (1–4) The number of storage cells (1–788 for ½-inch and SDLT/ DLT cells) (1–950 for LTO cells) (1–1181 for AIT cells) The number of drives (1–48 for ½-inch, SDLT/DLT and LTO drives) (2–48 for AIT drives)
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4 columns of Storage Cells (S) 5 columns of Storage Cells 5 columns of Storage Cells 1 column of Storage Cells (S) and the number (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) of drives (D) in each column of the bottom drive...
Advanced Dialog Learn Dialog 22 June 2004 Path: Main Menu Database Menu Advanced Dialog The Advanced Dialog functions are password protected and reserved for use by Customer and Product Engineering Services only. See Figure 5-94. >Learn... Manipulate Get... Manipulate Put... Figure 5-94 Advanced Dialog Depending on your selection, you have the following options:...
Manipulate Get Manipulate Put 5-70 Menus and Commands Path: Main Menu Database Menu Advanced Dialog Manipulate Get The Manipulate Get is password protected and is reserved for Customer and Product Engineering Services only. See Figure 5-96. Enter password: [0000] Accept: N Figure 5-96 Manipulate Get Parameter...
Setup Menu 22 June 2004 Path: Main Menu Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to change the physical or logical operational characteristics of the Library. See Figure 5-98. > Library Drives Cleaning Figure 5-98 Setup Menu Depending on your selection, you have the following options: •...
Library Submenu 5-72 Menus and Commands Path: Main Menu Setup Menu Library Submenu Use the Library Submenu to change the library defaults. See Figure 5-99. > SCSI Media Host Emulate Trace Security Advanced Figure 5-99 Library Submenu Depending on your selection, you will have the following options: •...
SCSI Submenu 22 June 2004 Path: Main Menu Setup Menu Library Submenu SCSI Submenu Use the SCSI Submenu to set the library SCSI ID and parity, and to view the SCSI bus type. See Figure 5-100. > Target ID Parity Ports Figure 5-100 SCSI Submenu...
Note The Scalar 1000 defaults to SCSI ID 6. 5-74 Menus and Commands Target ID Dialog Path: Main Menu Setup Menu Library Submenu SCSI Submenu Use the Target ID Dialog to set the library SCSI ID. Changes will not take effect until library power is cycled.
22 June 2004 Parity Dialog Path: Main Menu Setup Menu Library Submenu SCSI Submenu Use the Parity Dialog to set the SCSI bus parity. Changes will not take effect until library power is cycled. See Figure 5-102. Next Parity Yes< Retries Accept: N Figure 5-102...
5-76 Menus and Commands Ports Dialog Path: Main Menu Setup Menu Library Submenu SCSI Submenu Use the Ports Dialog to view the current SCSI bus type and usage. See Figure 5-103. INSTALLED TYPE Bus 0: Bus 1: Figure 5-103 Ports Screen Parameter Bus 0 : INSTALLED YES indicates the port is Bus 0 : TYPE...
Host Dialog Note At present, only SCSI control is supported. 22 June 2004 Path: Main Menu Setup Menu Library Submenu Host Dialog Use the Host Dialog to view the type of host control and partition state See Figure 5-104. Host type: SCSI<...
Trace Dialog Note If the RMU is not installed, this option must be set to SERIAL in order to prevent a SAC from being posted. 5-78 Menus and Commands Path: Main Menu Setup Menu Library Submenu Trace Dialog Use the Trace Dialog to define and enable the serial service port.
Security Dialog 22 June 2004 Path: Main Menu Setup Menu Library Submenu Security Dialog Use the Security Dialog to change the Operator Panel LCD Security mode or the password that protects it. The Operator Panel can also be secured by the host. Whichever method is used to secure the Operator Panel, it must be the method used to release the security.
5-80 Menus and Commands If Y is selected for the Accept parameter and the security parameter is enabled, the Password Dialog appears. See Figure 5-107. If N is selected for the Accept parameter, the changed parameters continue to display but no action is taken. Enter password : [0000] Accept : N...
22 June 2004 Switching Security From On to Off Parameter Security Enabled Change Password N indicates that the password Accept If Y is selected for the Accept parameter and the security parameter is disabled, the Password Dialog appears. See Figure 5-109. If N is selected for the Accept parameter, the changed parameters continue to display but no action is taken.
5-82 Menus and Commands Changing the Password Parameter Security Password Accept If Y is selected for the Accept parameter and the change password parameter is enabled, the Change Password Dialog appears. Otherwise, the changed parameters continue to display but no action is taken. Change Password Old[0000] New[0000] Accept: N...
22 June 2004 If Y is selected for the Accept parameter value and the old password is verified, the password is changed and the Changed Password Screen appears. See Figure 5-112. If N is selected for the Accept parameter, the changed parameters continue to display but no action is taken.
Use the Media Dialog to control the settings for media handling and reporting. The host software must support mixed-media types if the library is operating in mixed mode. See Figure 5-114. For additional information, refer to the Scalar 1000 SCSI Reference Manual. Volser: Media ID<...
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Note If Media ID is NOT selected, Add ID, Extend, and ASCQ will be set to N. Note A Teach New defaults to Mixed=Y when more than one media domain is found in the library. Auto-Teach will not change this value unless a configuration change has been made, and the library...
Emulate Dialog Note Refer to the Scalar 1000 SCSI Reference Manual for all command processing. Refer to Associated Documents on page 1-4 for more information. 5-86 Menus and Commands Path: Main Menu Setup Menu Library Submenu Emulate Dialog Use the Emulate Dialog to change the library operating mode.
22 June 2004 Path: Main Menu Setup Menu Library Submenu RMU Submenu The Scalar 1000 is factory equipped with a Remote Management Unit (RMU) which allows web-based library management via the Ethernet port. Use the RMU Submenu to set the initial values of the RMU network parameters for remote access.
5-88 Menus and Commands IP Dialog Path: Main Menu Setup Menu Library Submenu RMU Submenu Use the to set the IP, Subnet, and Gateway IP Dialog network addresses for RMU library communication. See Figure 5-118. IP : 100<100.100.100 Sub: 255.255.255.255 Gat: 100.100.100.100 Accept: N Figure 5-118...
Advanced Dialog 22 June 2004 Path: Main Menu Setup Menu Advanced Dialog Use the Advanced Dialog to enable or disable the automatic configuration, calibration, or cartridge scan when the library power has been cycled. See Figure 5-119. If Auto Inventory is disabled, the element status is not known until the host issues an Initialize Element Status command or an Inventory is performed via the Operator Panel.
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5-90 Menus and Commands was ejected 2 to allow the Scalar 1000 to issue an UNLOAD command to the Model 4001S, Model 7001S, Model 8001S, AIT3102, AIT5002, AIT5102, AIT7002, and NCTP drives before a move if the cartridge is not...
Drives Dialog Note Drive ID Override does not work on LTO drives.. 22 June 2004 Path: Main Menu Setup Menu Drives Dialog Use the Drives Dialog to modify the SCSI ID for all drive models except TD3610, 3590-B1A, 3590-E1A, Ultrium-TD1 (LTO-1), and Ultrium-TD2 (LTO-2).
5-92 Menus and Commands SCSI Drive Next 1200< Accept: N Figure 5-121 SCSI ID Dialog Parameter Drive Next Accept If Y is selected for the Accept parameter value, the screen updates to reflect the changes. Otherwise, the changed parameters continue to display but no action is taken. Value Indicates the element index of the drive...
Cleaning Submenu Drives Dialog 22 June 2004 Path: Main Menu Setup Menu Cleaning Submenu Use the Cleaning Submenu to select how and when you want to clean your drive. See Figure 5-99. > Drives Media View Figure 5-122 Cleaning Submenu Depending on your selection, you have the following options: •...
Note If Immediate cleaning is selected, no time values can be entered. Media Dialog 5-94 Menus and Commands Schedule Hours Accept If Y is selected for the Accept parameter value, the screen updates to reflect the changes. Otherwise, the changed parameters continue to display but no action is taken.
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Note If the BC mask selects more than one cleaning tape, the current and maximum usage parameter values are applied to each cleaning tape. 22 June 2004 Continue If Y is selected for the Continue parameter value, the Usage Dialog appears. Refer to Figure 5-125. Otherwise, the changed parameters continue to display but no action is taken.
View Dialog 5-96 Menus and Commands Maximum Usage Accept If Y is selected for the Accept parameter value, the screen updates to reflect the changes. Otherwise, the changed parameters continue to display but no action is taken. Path: Main Menu Setup Menu Submenu View Dialog Use the View Dialog to see how much a specific cleaning...
Utils Menu Library Submenu 22 June 2004 RESET If Y is selected for the Reset parameter value, the changed parameter values are accepted. Otherwise, the changed parameters continue to display but no action is taken. Path: Main Menu Utils Menu Use the Utils Menu to perform library utilities.
Screen Dialog 5-98 Menus and Commands Depending on your selection, you have the following options: • Screen Dialog • Audio Dialog on page 5-100 • Dump on page 5-101 • Time Dialog on page 5-101 • Date Dialog on page 5-102 Path: Main Menu Utils Menu Library Submenu Screen Dialog Use the Screen Dialog to control the Operator Panel LCD...
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Note Password enable can change from Y to N only if a password was previously set. 22 June 2004 Parameter Timeout Value Password Enable Accept If Password enable changes from N to Y or Y to N and Accept changes to Y, the Password Dialog appears. See Figure 5-131.
Audio Dialog 5-100 Menus and Commands Otherwise, if Y is selected for the Accept parameter value while the Password enable is set to N, the password protection is removed. If the password is entered incorrectly, the following Invalid Dialog appears. See Figure 5-133.
Dump Time Dialog 22 June 2004 Path: Main Menu Utils Menu Library Submenu Dump This function is no longer operational. The following Response Screen will be displayed. See Figure 5-135. The code dump is now completed. Figure 5-135 Response Screen Path: Main Menu Utils Menu Library Submenu Time Dialog Use the Time Dialog to set the library 24 hour time format.
Date Dialog 5-102 Menus and Commands If Y is selected for the Accept parameter value, the screen updates to reflect the changes. Otherwise, the changed parameters continue to display but no action is taken. Path: Main Menu Utils Menu Library Submenu Date Dialog Use the Date Dialog to set the library date.
Drives Submenu 22 June 2004 Path: Main Menu Utils Menu Drives Submenu Use the Drives Submenu to change drive status or operations. See Figure 5-138. The menu selection supports all drive models except for TD- 3610, 3590-B1A, and 3590-E1A. > Update Microcode Clean Drives Unload Drives Initialize...
See Figure 5-140. Drive firmware is upgraded with a drive firmware tape. You select an I/E or storage slot in which to store the firmware tape, then select a target drive and a range of drives. The library moves the firmware tape to each selected drive, then back to the original storage slot.
Value The first field indicates the type of cell (I for I/E Station, D for Drive, S for Storage cell). The second field displays module numbers that can be modified if EMs are present (1– The third field indicates the storage cell section (1–4), drive...
Value The first field indicates the type of cell (I for I/E Station, D for Drive, S for Storage cell). The second field displays module numbers that can be modified if EMs are present (1–4).
22 June 2004 Drive Range: 01< Accept: N Figure 5-142 Drive Range Dialog Parameter Drive Range Accept If Y is selected for the Accept parameter value, the Response Screen appears. See Figure 5-143. Otherwise, the changed actions continue to display but no action is taken.
Use the Clean Drives Dialog to initiate a drive cleaning operation. See Figure 5-144. The library selects a drive cleaning tape from a library storage slot and places it in the selected drive. When cleaning is complete, the library returns the cleaning tape to the library storage slot.
22 June 2004 Element Accept If Y is selected for the Accept parameter value, the Progress Screen appears, see Figure 5-145, followed by the Response Screen. See Figure 5-146. Otherwise, the changed actions continue to display but no action is taken.
Element Accept Value The first field indicates the type of cell (I for I/E Station, D for Drive, S for Storage cell). The second field displays module numbers that can be modified if EMs are present (1–4). The third field indicates the storage cell section (1–4), drive...
Initialize Submenu 22 June 2004 If Y is selected for the Accept parameter value, the Progress Screen appears, see Figure 5-148, followed by the Response Screen, see Figure 5-149. Otherwise, the changed actions continue to display but no action is taken.
5-112 Menus and Commands Communication Path: Main Menu Utils Menu Drives Submenu Initialize Submenu Communication Use Communication to initiate communication tests to the drives and initialize the drive state of all tape drive models except TD-3610, 3590-B1A, and 3590-E1A. See Figure 5-151 and Figure 5-152.
Service Menu 22 June 2004 Requested command is now complete. Figure 5-154 Response Screen Path: Main Menu Service Menu Use the Service Menu to select library diagnostics or exercisers. These options should only be used by trained service representatives or administrators. See Figure 5-155. >...
Start Dialog 5-114 Menus and Commands Path: Main Menu Service Menu Start Dialog Use the Start dialog to check and reset Preventative Maintenance (PM) SAC codes. The dialog flow will be either Start Dialog with No Errors or Start Dialog with Errors (displays the last SAC Code).
22 June 2004 Parameter Confirm change If Y is selected for the Confirm Change parameter value, the Preventative Maintenance Due dialog displays with reset values. If N is selected for the Confirm Change parameter value, the Preventative Maintenance Due displays with values unchanged.
Diags Submenu Note Diagnostics are grouped according to functional areas. 5-116 Menus and Commands Path: Main Menu Service Menu Diags Submenu Use the Diags Submenu to run library diagnostics. See Figure 5-160. > DI/DO SelfTest Gripper PowerSup Scanner Accessor Figure 5-160 Diags Submenu Depending on your selection, you have the following options: •...
Indicates the loopback tests to run (LMC, LGR, LPN). Indicates which device number should be tested. This field is always set to 01 because there is only one of each device to be tested in the Scalar 1000. Service Menu 5-117...
5-118 Menus and Commands Results Accept Sensors Submenu Path: Main Menu Service Menu Diags Submenu DI/DO Submenu Use the Sensors Submenu to test the sensors in real-time. See Figure 5-164. > Wrap ... Real Time ... Figure 5-163 Sensors Submenu Depending on your selection, you have the following options: •...
22 June 2004 Device: ALL SENSORS < Results : Accept: N Figure 5-164 Wrap Dialog Parameter Device Results Accept Value Indicates the list of sensors to test (All, Gripper_Tach, IE_Lock, Y_Home, X_Home, Touch_Tip, Gripper_Open, Retract_Complete, IE_Open). Blank indicates no test has been run.
5-120 Menus and Commands Real Time Path: Main Menu Service Menu Diags Submenu DI/DO Submenu Use Real Time to indicate the state changes of the sensors in real time. See Figure 5-165. GripTach=0 YHome=0 TouchTip=0 XHome=0 GripOpen=X IELock=0 RetrComp=0 IEOpen=0 Figure 5-165 Real Time Parameter...
Locks Dialog Parameter State Path: Main Menu Service Menu Diags Submenu Gripper Submenu Use the Gripper Submenu to select Get/Put actions for storage or a drive. See Figure 5-167. > Get/Put Storage Get/Put Drives Step Figure 5-167 Gripper Submenu Depending on your selection, you have the following options: •...
Path: Main Menu Service Menu Diags Submenu Gripper Submenu Get/Put Storage Dialog Use the Get/Put Storage Dialog to start Get and Put of all cartridges in a specified range. No element-to-element movements take place. See Figure 5-168. The gripper test will...
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Number of Elements Dialog Parameter Get/Put Accept The third field indicates the storage cell section (1–4), drive bay (1–2), or IE station number. The fourth field indicates the column of the section (A–E), drive port (A–B), or IE station column.
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Note If the operation stops, the Cancel parameter no longer displays. 5-124 Menus and Commands If Y is selected for the Accept parameter value, the Response Dialog appears. See Figure 5-171 on page 5-124. Otherwise, the changed parameters continue to display but no action is taken.
Continuation Menu. Value The first field indicates the type of cell (I for I/E Station, D for Drive, S for Storage cell). The second field displays module numbers that can be modified if EMs are present (1– The third field indicates the...
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Accept : N Figure 5-174 Number of Drives Dialog Parameter Get/Put Accept storage cell section (1–4), drive bay (1–2), or IE station number. The fourth field indicates the column of the section (A–E), drive port (A–B), or IE station column.
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Note If the operation stops, the Cancel parameter no longer displays. 22 June 2004 If Y is selected for the Accept parameter value, the Response Dialog appears. See Figure 5-175. Otherwise, the changed parameters continue to display but no action is taken.
5-128 Menus and Commands Step Dialog Path: Main Menu Service Menu Diags Submenu Gripper Submenu Step Dialog Use Step to set low-level control of Gripper functions. The function should be used by trained service personnel. See Figure 5-176. This test should be used by trained personnel ONLY! Continue: N<...
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22 June 2004 range for a CompacTape III tape cartridge. SDLT limits open/close range for an SDLT tape cartridge. NCTP limits open/close range for a half-inch tape cartridge. 3590_DL limits open/close range for a half-inch tape cartridge. 3590 limits open/close range for a half-inch tape cartridge.
This function should be used only by trained service personnel. See Figure 5-179. Refer to the Scalar 1000 Maintenance Guide for the step by step procedure to adjust the scanner. DIAGS SCANNER ADJUST Adjust scanner until beam is level.
Figure 5-180 Trigger Dialog Parameter Indicates the returned horizontal position value of the scanner (it should be 0267.0 ± 0.2). Press this button to select X or Value Returns the barcode label information for the storage cartridge. Service Menu 5-131...
Ycnt Continue Fiducial Test Dialog Value Displays how often the test has been run. 1 will read the first storage fiducial and display the found edge coordinates. 2 will read the Insert/Eject Station fiducial and display the found edge coordinates.
Accessor Submenu 22 June 2004 Path: Main Menu Service Menu Diags Submenu Accessor Submenu Use the Accessor Submenu to move the Accessor in a selected pattern. See Figure 5-182. >Move Step Figure 5-182 Accessor Submenu Depending on your selection, you have the following options: •...
Note If the operation stops, the Cancel parameter no longer displays. 5-134 Menus and Commands Move Dialog Path: Main Menu Service Menu Diags Submenu Accessor Submenu Move Dialog Use the Move Dialog to move the Accessor in a figure eight pattern without accessing cartridges.
Note Use the up or down arrows to change Amount (step size) or move gripper. 22 June 2004 Step Dialog Path: Main Menu Service Menu Diags Submenu Accessor Submenu Step Dialog Use the Step Dialog to set Gripper low level control. This function should only be used by trained service personnel.
SelfTest Dialog Note If the operation stops, the Cancel parameter no longer displays. 5-136 Menus and Commands Path: Main Menu Service Menu Diags Submenu SelfTest Dialog Use the SelfTest Dialog to run a predetermined sequence of diagnostics and exercisers. See Figure 5-187. The selftest runs a sequence of diags.
PowerSup Dialog 22 June 2004 If Y is selected for the Cancel parameter value, the test is cancelled. Otherwise, the test continues. Path: Main Menu Service Menu Diags Submenu PowerSup Dialog Use the PowerSup Dialog to display the installed dual power supplies.
Teach Submenu Teach New Dialog Note A successful Teach New operation clears all cell statistics. Caution 5-138 Menus and Commands Path: Main Menu Service Menu Teach Submenu Use the Teach Submenu to reset and re-initialize the library configuration. See Figure 5-191. >Teach New...
Caution 22 June 2004 If Y is selected for the Continue parameter value, the Keep Learned Offsets Dialog (Figure 5-193 on page 5-139). Learned offsets can be preserved after teach completes. Keep offsets?: N Figure 5-193 Keep Learned Offsets Dialog Parameter Keep offsets? If Y is selected for the Keep offsets parameter value, the...
Teach Current Dialog 5-140 Menus and Commands The requested teach is in progress... Figure 5-195 Progress Screen The requested teach completed OK. Figure 5-196 Response Screen Teach Failed: <Diagnosis> Original values restored. Figure 5-197 Error Screen Path: Main Menu Service Menu Teach Submenu Teach Current Dialog Use the Current Dialog to re-calibrate the library coordinate information.
22 June 2004 If Y is selected for the Continue parameter value, the Keep Learned Offsets Dialog (Figure 5-199 on page 5-141). Learned offsets can be preserved after teach completes. Keep offsets?: N Figure 5-199 Keep Learned Offsets Dialog Parameter Keep offsets? If Y is selected for the Keep offsets parameter value, the Conformation Screen (Figure 5-200 on page 5-141)
5-142 Menus and Commands Starting Box: 01 Ending Box : 02 Accept: N Figure 5-201 Starting and Ending Dialog Parameter Starting Box Ending Box Accept If Y is selected for the Accept parameter value, the Progress Screen, refer to Figure 5-202 on page 5-142, appears followed by the Response Screen, refer to Figure 5-203 on page 5-142.
Service Action Codes on page 7-3. Path: Main Menu Service Menu Demo Dialog Use the Demo Dialog to move cartridges from storage element-to-storage element, but not to the tape drives. You must enter the correct password to use this dialog.
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Note If the operation stops, the Cancel parameter no longer displays. 5-144 Menus and Commands If Y is selected for the Accept parameter, the Include Drives Dialog appears. See Figure 5-207. Otherwise, the changed parameters continue to display but no action is taken.
22 June 2004 If a Move Media is attempted without an inventory, the following screen appears. See Figure 5-209. -=> WARNING <=- The library may not be inventoried. Continue : N Figure 5-209 Warning Dialog Parameter Continue If Y is selected for the Continue parameter, the Warning message is removed.
Advanced Dialog 5-146 Menus and Commands Path: Main Menu Service Menu Advanced Dialog The options on the Advanced Dialog are used by product engineering services and they are password protected. See Figure 5-211. > Status Change... Drive Mounts... Other Functions... Figure 5-211 Advanced Dialog After making a selection, the password dialog appears.
Other Dialog 22 June 2004 Path: Main Menu Service Menu Other Dialog Use the Other Dialog to change the Increase GDR and Soft Accel settings for the library. The Increase GDR setting indicates how many times the scanner must read the same barcode label before it can report a valid barcode number to the library.
About Screen 5-148 Menus and Commands Accept If Y is selected for the Accept parameter value, the screen updates to reflect the changes. Otherwise, the changed parameters continue to display but no action is taken. Path: Main Menu About Screen The About Screen displays your library and RMU firmware version (embedded software).
Overview Tape Cartridge Maintenance Inspecting Tape Cartridges 22 June 2004 This chapter contains information about tape cartridge maintenance, how to insert and eject media, barcode labels, and how to clean media. The library uses magnetic tape cartridge technology to collect, backup, and archive data.
• If the leader pin is broken, loose, or dislodged from its housing. The Scalar 1000 provides extra I/E station magazines and dust covers for handling and storing cartridges. The magazines also allow for inserting and ejecting cartridges to and from the library without library disruption.
Acclimating Tape Cartridges Transporting Tape Cartridges 22 June 2004 • Never stack cartridges in a stack of more than five. • Do not place cartridges on or near devices that may produce magnetic fields such computer monitors or motors. Such exposure can alter or erase data on the cartridge.
Inserting Media Using the Insert/Eject Station Processing Media Two methods of inserting storage cartridges into the library are listed below: • Using the Insert/Eject Station on page 6 • Manually Inserting Cartridges on page 7 Using the Insert/Eject (I/E) Station to insert cartridges does not disrupt library operations.
Issue the Move Media command from the Operator Panel. Refer to Move Media Dialog on page 5-39. The Accessor moves the cartridge to the requested storage cell location. There are two levels of access control. The first level is a mechanical key lock.
Removing media from the library is accomplished by using the I/E Station. Alternately, the cartridge could be manually removed from a specific storage cell location by the operator. Using the I/E Station to remove cartridges does not disrupt library operations. To remove cartridges through the I/E Station, follow this procedure.
Using the key, unlock and open the library door. Step 3 Step 4 Remove the cartridge from the desired storage cell. Step 5 Close and lock the door. Step 6 Place the library in the READY state. Refer to Mode Dialog on page 5-10.
EXTENDED mode. 6-10 Processing Media Each tape cartridge in the Scalar 1000 must have an external label that is operator and machine readable to identify the barcode number. A barcode uses only uppercase letters A-Z and/or numeric values 0-9. The Scalar 1000 supports Code 39 and Storage Technology type barcode labels.
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Table 6-1 Barcode Label Characters Mode Media Type Default Extended Media ID 3480 (1/2) 3490E (1/2 3590 (1/2) 3590DL (1/2) NCTP (1/2) CompactTape III CompactTape IV CompactTape IIIXT SDLT tape I AIT-2 AIT-3 LTO-1 LTO-2 a. Reported to Host if Extended RES is enabled. b.
Config to get the library serial number. The Expansion Module (EM) serial number can be read from the lower right tab on the first storage section in each frame. Compliance with these specifications can be checked and documented with the Ergilaser 3000 High Density barcode measuring device that is manufactured by the Laetus Company.
Table 6-2 Supported Labels Media Model 8490 IBM 3590 NCTP DLT-III DLT-IV DLT-IIIXT SDLT AIT Series (8 mm) Applying Barcode Labels Caution 22 June 2004 If barcode scanning labels are purchased, the individual media labels are supported if they are acquired from the sources listed in Table 6-2.
6-14 Processing Media The Scalar 1000 supports a range of media labels. With media ID enabled, some additional restrictions apply. The label types supported in media ID enabled and media ID disabled are illustrated in Figure 6-2.
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Apply the label so that the characters are on top and the barcode is on the bottom. Figure 6-2 22 June 2004 Barcode Label Examples The numeric listing above each label type identifies the restriction associated with the label. This is a six character Tri-Optic forward printed label for a half-inch cartridge.
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6-16 Processing Media This is a six character Tri-Optic forward printed label with one additional character media identifier for a half-inch cartridge. This label can be used in both media ID enabled and media ID disabled applications. This is a six character Tri-Optic forward printed label with one additional character media identifier for a half-inch...
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All labels are restricted to lengths of 5 to 16 characters in extended mode, and 6 characters plus a media identifier in the default and media ID modes. In default mode, the media identifier is ignored by the library firmware. In media ID mode, the media identifier is required.
Reset the entry. The Clean Tape can stay out of the library or be re-introduced using the Insert Cleaning Tape procedure. There are five ways to clean the drives in a Scalar 1000: • Manual Clean without Library Cleaning Tapes •...
You select the drive, the library automatically cleans the drive and moves the tape back to its storage position. Disadvantage: Library storage slots are used for cleaning tapes. If you need space in the library, use manual cleaning without library tapes.
If AutoClean is enabled, the library puts the cartridge it is moving into a storage slot, but does not report to the host that the move is complete. Instead, the library selects the cleaning tape and inserts it into the drive.
Disadvantage: This procedure extends the time to move media from a drive to a storage position. Some drives can take more than 5 minutes to clean. If the host application cannot wait that long, the move operation that contained the cleaning operation fails.
Host Controlled Cleaning Use this procedure if host drive cleaning cannot be disabled. The host application is responsible for defining, using, and tracking cleaning tapes. Library AutoClean must be disabled. The host must not share the library controlled cleaning tapes because the library does not track host-directed cleaning, and consequently, does not increment the use counter.
Figure 6-4 22 June 2004 The host should not share Scalar 1000 controlled cleaning media. If a host uses the Scalar 1000 firmware controlled cleaning media, the Scalar 1000 firmware will not update cleaning media usage information. Use this procedure to set autoclean. For further information, refer to Drives Dialog on page 5-93.
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Note Use the Delayed option for routine or normal downtime because the Scalar 1000 will go NOT READY for the duration of the cleaning operation. 6-24 Processing Media It is recommended that the host extend the timeout period normally associated with waiting for a dismount response.
Using Cleaning Cartridges Inserting a Cleaning Cartridge Note It is possible to use the I/E Station as storage for cleaning media but is not recommended. Figure 6-5 Figure 6-6 22 June 2004 This section contains the following information: • Inserting a Cleaning Cartridge •...
Accept : N Enter Target Dialog Step 4 Enter the Target Coord (the starting address of enough consecutive empty storage cells to contain all of the cleaning tapes in the specified I/E station range), OR Element, and Accept. See Figure 6-8.
Declaring a Cleaning Cartridge Note It is suggested that cleaning tapes have white labels and the first three letters for the Volser number are CLN. Figure 6-10 Figure 6-11 22 June 2004 • The Expired Tapes method. Refer to Expired Tapes on page 5-55 for more information.
Figure 6-12 Viewing Cleaning Cartridge Status Figure 6-13 6-28 Processing Media Step 3 Continue Y to accept the changes and the usage dialog appears. See Figure 6-12. Type:LTO Current Use: 000< Max Use: 050 Accept: N Usage Dialog Step 4 Enter Current Use (how many times the cleaning tape has been used), Maximum Use (how many times the cleaning tape can be used), and Accept.
Overview Service Action Codes 22 June 2004 When a failure occurs, the Scalar 1000 firmware performs error recovery and reporting. If the failure requires a service call, Service Action Codes (SACs) are generated and posted to the Operator Panel. When operator intervention is required, a message is generated at the Operator Panel.
Operator Panel (Main Menu switch on the AC Power Compartment in the lower right corner at the back of the CM. For more information, refer to Shutting Down the Scalar 1000 on page 4-9 and Starting the Scalar 1000 on page 4-7.
Operator Panel (Main Menu Mode Dialog) or the Main Circuit Breaker switch on the AC Power Compartment in the lower right corner at the back of the CM. For more information, refer to Shutting Down the Scalar 1000 on page 4-9 and Starting the Scalar 1000 on page 4-7.
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Operator Panel (Main Menu switch on the AC Power Compartment in the lower right corner at the back of the CM. For more information, refer to Shutting Down the Scalar 1000 on page 4-9 and Starting the Scalar 1000 on page 4-7.
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Operator Panel (Main Menu Mode Dialog) or the Main Circuit Breaker switch on the AC Power Compartment in the lower right corner at the back of the CM. For more information, refer to Shutting Down the Scalar 1000 on page 4-9 and Starting the Scalar 1000 on page 4-7.
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The Serial Number barcode label is located on the lower right corner of the first 5x10, 5x12, or 5x15 Storage Assembly in the CM (below the Teach Master barcode label). The Serial Number barcode label contains a barcode and readable serial number.
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Table 7-1 SAC Reporting (Continued) Reported A fatal error is detected in SCSI Port 0. Action 1 Verify that the library Port 0 is configured by using the Operator Panel. (Main Menu Setup Library SCSI Ports). Verify that it is installed and that the correct type is shown.
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Table 7-1 SAC Reporting (Continued) Reported A general SCSI failure is detected. Action 1 Contact ATAC. For contact information, refer to ADIC Technical Assistance Center on page 1-5. A fatal SCSI error is detected but the Port is unknown. Action 1 Contact ATAC.
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Center on page 1-5. A tape cartridge is not properly seated in the storage cell. Action 1 Make sure the tape cartridge in question is properly installed in its storage cell. Action 2 Reteach the library using the Operator Panel.
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ADIC Technical Assistance Center on page 1-5. Failures detected in the Gripper Assembly Finger Close operation. Action 1 Reboot the library. Refer to Shutting Down the Scalar 1000 on page 4-9 and Starting the Scalar 1000 on page 4-7 for more information. Action 2 Perform a Teach Current operation (Main Menu Current).
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A Get command is issued but the sensor indicated that the location is empty. Action 1 Check the location (storage cell or drive) to see if a cartridge is present. Action 2 If no cartridge is found in the location, perform the actions in SAC 02.
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Table 7-1 SAC Reporting (Continued) Reported A failure is detected in the Gripper Assembly. Action 1 Perform a Teach Current operation (Main Menu Current). Action 2 If the problem is not corrected or persists, contact ATAC. For contact information, refer to ADIC Technical Assistance Center on page 1-5. A Teach failure is caused by the Accessor out of alignment condition.
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Table 7-1 SAC Reporting (Continued) Reported A Put command is issued but the sensor indicated that the cartridge is not present in the Gripper Assembly. Action 1 Check the Gripper Assembly and see if a cartridge is present. Action 2 Perform a Teach Current operation (Main Menu Service Teach Teach Current).
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Table 7-1 SAC Reporting (Continued) Reported Failure detected in a Teach Master operation. This failure is most likely to occur when a Teach operation is executed as part of the Installation process or during machine power up. Action 1 Perform a Teach Current operation (Main Menu Current).
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Table 7-1 SAC Reporting (Continued) Reported Failures detected while pushing a cartridge into a tape drive feed slot. Action 1 Check the cartridge for any physical damage. Action 2 Perform a Teach Current operation (Main Menu Service Teach Teach Current). Action 3 If there is no physical damage to the cartridge, contact ATAC.
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Table 7-1 SAC Reporting (Continued) Reported X-Axis failed to reach target. Action 1 Contact ATAC. For contact information, refer to ADIC Technical Assistance Center on page 1-5. The first full speed move command issued when the Accessor is at home position failed.
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Table 7-1 SAC Reporting (Continued) Reported A failure was detected in the drive communication hardware within the Library. The Library cannot communicate with one or more tape drives (note the physical location of the failing tape drive. This information is presented with the SAC).
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Table 7-1 SAC Reporting (Continued) Reported The Library detected that one of the DC Power supplies has failed. This error condition only occurs in Libraries equipped with the Redundant DC Power Supplies Feature. Action 1 Contact ATAC. For contact information, refer to ADIC Technical Assistance Center on page 1-5.
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Table 7-1 SAC Reporting (Continued) Reported Failures were detected while running the diagnostic loop test from the LSC card to all sensors on the Insert/Eject Station. Action 1 Contact ATAC. For contact information, refer to ADIC Technical Assistance Center on page 1-5. Failures were detected while running the diagnostic loop test from the LSC card to the X-Axis home sensor.
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Table 7-1 SAC Reporting (Continued) Reported Preventive Maintenance is required. Action 1 Contact ATAC to schedule Preventive Maintenance. For contact information, refer to ADIC Technical Assistance Center on page 1-5. 7-22 Error Messages Perform these actions 6-00054-02 Rev A...
The third and/or fourth lines may contain variable information specific to the message. For SAC indications, refer to Service Action Codes on page 7-3. For Code error modifiers, refer to the Scalar 1000 Maintenance Guide. Table 7-2 Operator Intervention Messages...
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->SYSTEM REBOOTED<- SAC :%X Code:0x%Y ->TOO MANY ERRORS!<- SAC :%X Code:0x%Y Please call to schedule maintenance INTERVENTION NEEDED! Please open and close the I/E station door again. INTERVENTION NEEDED! Unexpected door open detected. Check all doors for closure. INTERVENTION NEEDED! Single-ended device detected on diff.
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INTERVENTION NEEDED! Remove cartridge in gripper, place back into storage. INTERVENTION NEEDED! Storage may be full, or IE magazine types may be incorrect. Replace Terminator Cannot get type. Please label media. Cell %X (%Y %Z %A %B) INTERVENTION NEEDED! Remove cartridge from cell.
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The accessor could not be parked. Please insert a cleaning tape for drive %X. INTERVENTION NEEDED! Locate dropped cartridge, place back into storage. 7-26 Error Messages Table 7-2 Operator Intervention Messages (Continued) Message Lines TAPE PUSH FAILED CLEAN TAPE MISSING...
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A cleaning operation failed to clean Check AC connection and 24V converter number %X Check AC connection and 48V converter number %X Check AC box and AC connection to primary/second DC supplies Please check cart. for valid label %X %Y (%Z %A %B %C) DRIVE INIT FAILED Please correct drive initialization for...
Error Log Codes Table 7-3 Error Log Reporting Type 7-28 Error Messages If an error occurs, record the error information from the Error Log screen for future reference. Refer to Error Log Dialog on page 5-28. Error Modifier Date Error Occurred 6-00054-02 Rev A...
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