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• Spectra 2K Library
• Spectra 2K iSCSI Library
• DAStape
• iSCSItape
P.N. 90870784 Revision S

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  • Page 1: Release Notes

    Release Notes: • Spectra 2K Library • Spectra 2K iSCSI Library • DAStape • iSCSItape P.N. 90870784 Revision S...

  • Page 2: Notices

    Spectra Logic has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this publication.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Spectra 2K Library Power Requirements ... 10 Configuring DAStape and iSCSItape ... 10 Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs ... 11 Spectra Logic Repair Policies ... 11 User Guides Update: Drives and Tapes ... 15 Updating Tape Drive Firmware ... 15 Using AIT Tape Drives ... 16 Approved AIT Media List ...
  • Page 4 SDLT Tape Drive Cleaning ... 41 SDLT 600 Tape Media and Drive Specifications ... 42 Spectra Logic Certified Media ... 42 Regulatory Notices ... 43 Spectra 2K Library and DAStape Firmware ... 49 Firmware Level T2204.00 ... 50 Firmware Level T2203.00 ... 51 Firmware Level T2202.00 ...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Use these notes in conjunction with the user guides for each product, which describe installing, configuring, operating, and maintaining those data storage devices. For the latest versions of all product documentation, visit the Spectra Logic Web site at http://www.spectralogic.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=support.showContentAndGrandchi ldren&CatID=233.

  • Page 6: Warnings And Cautions

    Risk of electrical shock. To remove AC power, unplug the power cord from the power inlet. There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. High Voltage Warning: Spectra Logic products contain high-voltage components that can cause injury or death. Only qualified electricians should replace or install high-voltage components. Robotics Warning: Serious injury can result if hair, clothing, or appendages are caught in library robotics.

  • Page 7: Updates To The User Guides: General

    Updates to the User Guides: General Installing the Spectra 2K Library Library Accessories The library comes with the following accessories: • One 120-volt AC power cord • One or two data cartridge magazine(s) • Two keys for the library’s front door •...
  • Page 8 The default position of the configuration switch (0) identifies the library and tape drives with the following information: • Library Inquiry (or Name): Spectra 215 • Drive Manufacturer: Sony • Drive Model: SDX-400V, SDX-500V, SDX-700V, or SDX-900V, SDX-1100 • Drive DIP Switch: 0 These values, returned by the SCSI INQUIRY command, inform the host computer how to communicate with the library and tape drives.

  • Page 9: Using The Spectra 2K Library

    Using the Spectra 2K Library Rear Panel Components Note: The 2K library is no longer equipped with a serial port diagnostic. The rear panel components of the library are used to install, configure, and repair the library; they include: • Power entry module (includes fuse, power switch, and power cable connector) •...

  • Page 10: Spectra 2K Library Power Requirements

    Spectra 2K Library Power Requirements Power specifications are for use on a 15A Branch Circuit. The plug is used as the library’s power disconnect. Note: The power cord included with this unit is considered part of this unit and cannot be used with any other equipment. Configuring DAStape and iSCSItape Note: If you are using an IBM Ultrium/LTO drive, do not set the SCSI ID...

  • Page 11: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, And Repairs

    European Union. Contact your sales person for details. Spectra Logic offers a standard three-year return-to-factory warranty on all Spectra 2K libraries and a free upgrade to the Advanced Replacement service in North America for the first year.
  • Page 12 Limited Warranty Spectra Logic warrants the tape library to be in good working order for a period of three full years from the date of shipment from Spectra Logic or an authorized Spectra Logic dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during...
  • Page 13 The purchaser is responsible for paying the shipping and insurance charges for warranty goods to Spectra Logic. Spectra Logic will pay for shipping the repaired item back to the purchaser.
  • Page 14 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (customer local time). Shipment of a replacement library or part, upon verification that the library has malfunctioned. (If Spectra Logic receives notification before 2:30 p.m. Mountain time, a replacement part of library can be shipped that day for delivery on the next business day.)

  • Page 15: User Guides Update: Drives And Tapes

    You must disable backup software, or disconnect the host before performing a firmware update. Before you begin a drive upgrade, Spectra Logic recommends that you clean the drives; this ensures a smooth and rapid upgrade. 1. Make sure that the library power is on, and that no tapes are in any of the library’s drives.

  • Page 16: Using Ait Tape Drives

    Using AIT Tape Drives Getting Information From the Drive LEDs on AIT-3, AIT-4, and AIT-5 Drives Note: Sony AIT-3, -4, and -5 drive LEDs differ from AIT-1 and AIT-2 LEDs. Getting Information from the Drive LEDs on AIT-3, AIT-4, and AIT-5 Drives AIT-3, AIT-4, and AIT-5 drives have three light emitting diodes (LEDs): Tape Motion Indicates tape activity.
  • Page 17 LED Information The following table summarizes the information carried by the blinking methods of the different AIT-3, AIT-4, and AIT-5 tape drive LEDs: LED Type Type of Blink Tape Motion No Tape Tape Loaded Slow Flash Tape access in progress (read/write) Fast Flash Tape access in progress...
  • Page 18 Getting Information From the Drive LEDs on AIT-1 and AIT-2 Drives The AIT-1 and AIT-2 tape drives have three light emitting diodes (LED) on the front of the drive: Busy Indicates drive read and write activity. Tape Indicates tape load and unload activity and error rate information. Status Indicates the status of the tape drive, including whether the tape inside is write- protected, if it is a cleaning tape, or if the drive failed a self-test.
  • Page 19 LED Information The following table summarizes the information carried by the blinking methods of the different drive LEDs: LED Type Type of Blink Busy Not Busy SCSI Active Fast Blink Drive active Slow Blink Single Pulse Waiting for reset Double Pulse a.
  • Page 20 The actual burst transfer rate is limited by the performance of the SCSI HBA, the controller, and the buffer control hardware. Spectra Logic recommends using AIT Approved Media in your Spectra Logic tape storage device. As new media vendors become approved, Spectra Logic will amend this document.

  • Page 21: Approved Ait Media List

    Caution: Be careful with your media and the data it contains. Media should be stored as recommended by the manufacturer. Approved AIT Media List Vendor Details Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony 36-pass Sony 50-pass Recommendations for Media Handling: Operating Environment: Temperature: 41 F to 113...

  • Page 22: Ait Bar Code Labels

    92844100. You can also purchase bar code labels within the range of 000000 to 000719 using the part number 90840260. Pre-bar-coded Certified AIT Media is also available directly from Spectra Logic. All bar code numbers on Certified AIT Media are unique and sequenced.

  • Page 23: Lto Tape Drive Troubleshooting

    LTO Tape Drive Troubleshooting When drive power is cycled, LTO drives automatically run self-diagnostic tests, checking memory and sensors, performing motor and servo tests, and testing data channels to ensure that the drive is functioning within normal parameters. LTO drives have these troubleshooting tools, shown in Figure 4-1: •...
  • Page 24 4. Refer to the following tables to interpret these indicators. If the drive is in an error state, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support. LTO LEDs When the LED is off, it means that the unit has no power, is powered off, or is not assigned to a partition.
  • Page 25 2. Power the tape drive off and on, then retry the operation that produced the error. 3. If the problem persists, download new firmware and retry the operation. 4. If the problem persists, send the drive dump collected in Step 1 to Spectra Logic Technical Support.
  • Page 26 Code Tape drive or media error. The tape drive determined that an error occurred, but it cannot isolate the error to faulty hardware or to the tape cartridge. Perform the following action: If the problem occurred while the tape drive was writing data to the tape, and if you know the volume serial number (located on the cartridge label) of the tape cartridge that was loaded in the drive when the problem occurred, retry the operation with a different cartridge: - If the operation succeeds, the original cartridge was defective.
  • Page 27 Code No error or message assigned. See Error Code 0 in this table. The Fibre Channel port is offline. Drive of Fibre Channel error with no light; this is displayed if the drive’s dip switch has been set to 3 and the drive does not see the light, or if a fibre wrap diagnostic fails because the drive did not see the light.

  • Page 28: Lto-2 And Lto-3 Tape Drive Troubleshooting

    2. Note the character in the SCD on the front of the suspect drive. 3. Refer to the following tables to interpret these indicators. If the drive is in an error state, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support. LTO-2 and LTO-3 LEDs When the LED is off, it means that the unit has no power, is powered off, or is not assigned to a partition.
  • Page 29 Note: Do not force a new dump; the tape drive has already created one. -Server’s SCSI Interface by using a device driver utility or system tool (for instructions about reading a drive dump from tape, visit http://ssddom02.storage.ibm.com/tape/lto/) -Ultrium Tape Drive 2.
  • Page 30 Updates to the User Guides Code Cause and Solution Tape drive or media error. The tape drive determined that an error occurred, but it cannot isolate the error to faulty hardware or to the tape cartridge. Perform the following action: For Problems with Writing Data: If the problem occurred while the tape drive was writing data to the tape, and if you know the volume serial number (located on the cartridge label) of the tape cartridge that was loaded in the drive when...
  • Page 31 Code A high probability of media error; an error occurred because of a faulty tape cartridge. Try another tape cartridge. If the problem occurs with multiple tape cartridges, use the following procedure: Attention: When you run the Test Cartridge & Media diagnostic, data on the suspect tape is overwritten.

  • Page 32: Lto-4 Tape Drive Troubleshooting

    LTO-4 Tape Drive Troubleshooting LED Color Indication Green Solid The drive is powered on. If a solid appears in the single- character display in conjunction with the solid green LED, then the drive needs cleaning. Flashing The drive is reading from the tape, writing to the tape, rewinding the tape, locating data on the tape, loading the tape, or unloading the tape.
  • Page 33 • Make sure that the power connector is properly seated. • Make sure that the proper DC voltages are being applied within the tolerances allowed. If the proper voltages are being applied but the problem persists, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support.
  • Page 34 2. Power the tape drive off and on, then retry the operation that produced the error. 3. If the problem persists, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support. Note: The error code clears when you power cycle the drive or place it in maintenance mode.
  • Page 35 • If the diagnostics fail, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support. • If the diagnostics succeed, run the Test Head diagnostic: • If the Test Head diagnostic fails, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support. • If the Test Head diagnostic succeeds, replace the cartridges that caused the problem.
  • Page 36 The drive is usable, though the single-character display (SCD) continues to indicate an error and the status light flashes amber. The error code may clear when you cycle power to the tape drive. If the problem persists, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support. No error or message assigned. See Error Code 8 in this table.

  • Page 37: Sait Tape Drive Troubleshooting

    SCD are lit. If they are all lit, you may have a down-level version of the tape drive’s o, u firmware; contact Spectra Logic Technical Support. The message display has lost communication with the tape drive. This message appears on Line 2 of …...

  • Page 38: Sait Drive Cleaning Notification

    Color and Status Amber solid Yellow blinking Yellow solid Green blinking Green solid SAIT Drive Cleaning Notification Occasionally, the drive may alert you that it requires additional cleaning by flashing an LED as shown in the preceding table, or by notifying the backup software. If cleaning is required, use only a certified SAIT cleaning cartridge.

  • Page 39: Sait Tape Media And Drive Specifications

    2. Note the state and color of the LED on the front of the suspect drive. 3. Refer to the following tables to interpret the indicators. If the drive is in an error state, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support. Updates to the User Guides Specification 500 GB native (1.3 TB compressed)

  • Page 40: Sdlt Tape Drive Leds

    SDLT Tape Drive LEDs All LEDs are located on the tape drive’s front panel (Figure 4-2). Use these LEDs to monitor the drive’s activities. Drive Status Drive Density Figure 4-2 The SDLT tape drive LEDs. For the various meanings of LEDs’ indicator lights, see SDLT Tape Drive LED Indicators on page 40.

  • Page 41: Sdlt Tape Drive Cleaning

    Color Drive Status Green Cleaning Required Yellow The Drive Density LED On the SDLT 600 drive, the left-most LED on the front of the drive is a dual color LED, able to appear green or orange. This is the Drive Density LED, which indicates the type of tape cartridge loaded in the drive, as well as its status.

  • Page 42: Sdlt 600 Tape Media And Drive Specifications

    Spectra Logic certifies only Sony AIT Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME) cartridges, received directly from the manufacturer. Lifetime Guarantee Spectra Logic provides a lifetime guarantee on all Spectra Logic Certified AIT Media. Updates to the User Guides Specification 300 GB native (600 GB compressed)

  • Page 43: Regulatory Notices

    Cartridge Packs Included with every Spectra Logic Certified AIT Media order, cartridge packs offer a simple, dust-free method of managing your media rotations and simplifying the process of moving media to an off-site vault. Each cartridge pack stores up to 15 cartridges.
  • Page 44 Safety Standards The Spectra 2K library complies with the following domestic and international product safety standards. • IEC 60950:91+A1:92, A2:92, A3:95, and A4:96 • UL 60950 Third Edition (“Safety of Information Technology Equipment” based on IEC 60950) • CSA C22.2 No. 950 (Canada: cUL Mark) •...
  • Page 45 Updates to the User Guides China...
  • Page 46 Note: To meet CE certification requirements, you must be running your Spectra 2K library on an uninterruptable power supply. All safety and regulatory information provided here is certified by Sustaining Engineering at Spectra Logic Corporation. Updates to the User Guides...
  • Page 47 Japan VCCI Class A ITE Translation: 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.
  • Page 48 Warning: The library contains high-voltage components that can cause injury or death. Only qualified electricians should replace or install high-voltage components. Warnung: Die Library beinhaltet Komponenten mit hoher Spannung, die zu Verletzungen oder Tod führen kann. Nur ausgebildete Techniker sollten Komponenten mit hoher Spannung einbauen oder ersetzen.

  • Page 49: Spectra 2K Library And Dastape Firmware

    Note: To make sure that you have the most current version of your product’s user guide and these release notes, check the electronic versions available on the Spectra Logic Web site at: http://www.spectralogic.com/support/index.cfm/fuseaction/ displayProductDocs. Note: You must disable backup software or disconnect the host before...

  • Page 50: Firmware Level T2204.00

    AIT-5 drives for now; a patch from Legato will be released in the future to address this. Users running BakBone NetVault 7.4.4: In the Spectra Logic library, AIT-5 drives should use AIT-4 emulation; a patch from BakBone will be released in the future to address this.

  • Page 51: Firmware Level T2203.00

    Firmware Level T2203.00 Released: September 2005 Improvements and Repaired Defects • TCM code now handles drive reserve correctly. • Support added for AIT-4 legacy mode. Note that AIT-4 drive firmware needs to be at version 0102-0019 or higher for AIT-4 legacy mode to work correctly. Spectra 2K Library and DAStape Firmware...

  • Page 52: Firmware Level T2202.00

    Spectra 2K Library and DAStape Firmware Firmware Level T2202.00 Released: January 2005 Improvements and Repaired Defects • Fifteen-slot multi-initiator Treefrogs are no longer failing initialization with 700C or 700V drives.

  • Page 53: Spectra 2K Iscsi Library And Iscsitape Firmware

    Note: To make sure that you have the most current version of your product’s user guide and these release notes, check the electronic versions available on the Spectra Logic Web site at: http://www.spectralogic.com/support/index.cfm/fuseaction/ displayProductDocs. Note: You must disable backup software or disconnect the host before performing a firmware update.

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