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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING GUIDE

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  • Page 1 SCALAR AIT 440/480 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Scalar AIT 440/480 Libraries Installation and Operation...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright 1998 by Advanced Digital Information Corporation (ADIC). All rights reserved. This item and the information contained herein are the property of ADIC. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the express written permission of ADIC, 11431 Willows Road N.E., Redmond, Washington 98052.

  • Page 4: Revision History

    Revision History Revision Date Description December 1998 Initial release June 1999 AIT-1, AIT-2 tape drives Revisions to This Manual This revision of Scalar AIT 440/480 Library Installation and Operation (B) contains the following changes and enhancements: • Added information about Scalar AIT 440/480 support for AIT-1 and AIT-2 tape drives.

  • Page 5: Fcc Notice

    Electro-magnetic Interference (EMI) The Scalar AIT 440/480 meet the requirements for radiated and conducted emissions as defined by the following standards: • FCC Rules and Regulations, Part 15: Class A, Radio Frequency Devices— Subpart B: Unintentional Radiators • Industry Canada Notice, ICES-003, Class A, Digital Apparatus •...

  • Page 6: Product Warranty Caution

    Product Warranty Caution The Scalar AIT 440/480 Libraries are warranted to be free from defects in materials, parts, and workmanship and will conform to the current product specification upon delivery. For the specific details of your warranty, refer to your sales contract or contact the company from which the library was purchased.
  • Page 7 Notes Scalar AIT 440/480...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Welcome............xi About the Scalar AIT 440 and Scalar AIT 480 ..... . . xii Front panel components .
  • Page 9 Maintaining the Library ........79 Replacing tape drives or drive blanks.
  • Page 10 Specifications ..........157 General specifications .
  • Page 11 Notes Scalar AIT 440/480...

  • Page 12: Welcome

    Congratulations on selecting the Scalar AIT 440 or Scalar AIT 480 Library. Your new library provides automated data storage, archiving, backup, and retrieval for mid-range and high-end workstations, servers, and networks. Installation and Operation...

  • Page 13: About The Scalar Ait 440 And Scalar Ait 480

    2:1, the Scalar AIT 440 can store up to 4.0 terabytes of information on 40 Advanced-Metal Evaporative (AME ™ data cartridges (SDX2-50C), while the Scalar AIT 480 can store up to 8.0 terabytes of information on 80 AME cartridges. Scalar AIT 440/480...
  • Page 14 Employing the 3.5” form factor AIT-2 drive, the Scalar AIT 440 and Scalar AIT 480 provide a maximum sustained data transfer rate of over 1440 MB per minute (assuming 2:1 data compression). The Wide Ultra SCSI drive does not require periodic head cleaning as often as many conventioanl tape drives.

  • Page 15: Front Panel Components

    Front panel components Operator panel The operator panel includes a four-line liquid crystal display (LCD) and a keypad. Use the operator panel to access menu options used to configure the library and monitor operations. If necessary, you can tilt the LCD for easier viewing. Entry/exit port The entry/exit port allows you to insert or remove individual cartridges from the library without opening the door.

  • Page 16: Internal Components

    Internal components Drum assembly The drum assembly holds the data cartridge magazines and rotates 180 degrees in either direction to position the magazines in front of the CHM. Installation and Operation...
  • Page 17 Each magazine has individual cartridge slots for 10 cartridges. The Scalar AIT 440 contains up to four data cartridge magazines; the Scalar AIT 480 contains up to eight. Fixed cartridge slot The fixed cartridge slot, located directly above the tape drives, provides a storage location for a single cartridge.

  • Page 18: Drive Carrier

    Drive carrier When you purchase the library, each tape drive in the library is fitted inside a drive carrier. The drive carrier allows you to slide the drive in and out of the library if the tape drive needs repair or if you are adding new tape drives.
  • Page 19 Cartridge handling mechanism (CHM) The cartridge handling mechanism (CHM) moves cartridges between cartridge slots, tape drives, and the entry/exit port. Bar code scanner The high-speed bar code scanner, mounted on the CHM, reads bar code labels affixed to the cartridges to track individual cartridges. Cartridge label information becomes part of the library's cartridge inventory stored in nonvolatile RAM.
  • Page 20 SCSI connectors The library has ten SCSI connectors, accessible through the cabling bay on the back, and can be attached to up to five SCSI buses (all four tape drives and the library can be on separate buses). Installation and Operation...

  • Page 21: About This Manual

    About this manual Use this manual to install, configure, operate, maintain, and diagnose problems with the Scalar AIT 440 or Scalar AIT 480 Library and its enclosed AIT tape drives. It includes the following chapters: Chapter 1 explains how to install and set up the library.

  • Page 22: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Conventions used in this manual This manual uses the following conventions: [Enter] Boxed text indicates keys on the library's operator panel keyboard. Note: Notes provide hints or suggestions about the topic or procedure being discussed. ³ Important Information next to the word “Important”...

  • Page 23: Related Publications

    For information about these libraries, the tape drives, and the standards used by these libraries, refer to the following publications available from ADIC. Scalar AIT 440 and Scalar AIT 480 Libraries S Scalar AIT 440/480 Libraries SCSI Reference, 62-0164-01 xxii...

  • Page 24: Contacting Adic

    Contacting ADIC For technical support: ADIC Technical 1-800-827-3822 (US) Assistance Center 1-303-790-2083 (International) (ATAC) e-mail support@adic.com World Wide Web http://www.adic.com Bulletin Board (BBS) 1-425-883-3211 Connect at up to 28,800 baud with 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. Turn on hardware (RTS/CTS) flow control.
  • Page 25 Notes xxiv Scalar AIT 440/480...

  • Page 26: Installing The Hardware

    Installing the Hardware This chapter describes how to install and set up the library hardware. Preparing for installation Before installing the library, complete the following preliminary steps. ✔ Step Description Unpack the library. Check the accessories. Obtain additional equipment. Protect the library against ESD. For rack-mount models, obtain a fork lift or at least four people.
  • Page 27 S SCSI jumpers (three for narrow SCSI libraries and four for wide SCSI libraries) S AIT Data Cartridge Magazines with covers (four for the Scalar AIT 440 and eight for the Scalar AIT 480) S Two cleaning packets for the door S Two keys for the door lock S One spare drive blank (in addition to those installed) ➤...
  • Page 28 Installing the Hardware Step 3 – Obtain additional equipment The following table lists the additional equipment you may need to obtain to install the library. Equipment For more information... SCSI cables* Appendix SCSI terminators* Power cord (if outside the U.S. or Canada)* Data cartridges* page...
  • Page 29 Chapter 1 Step 5 – Prepare the library Preparing to install the standalone library The standalone library weighs approximately 211 pounds (96 kg) with four tape drives installed. This model includes two handles on each side for moving the library. The handles are located underneath the side panels, as shown in Figure 1-1.
  • Page 30 Installing the Hardware Preparing to install the rack-mount library The slide rails and mounting hardware for the rack-mount library are shipped in the box with the library. The rack-mount library weighs 152 pounds (69 kg) with four tape drives installed. Before installing the library, make sure that your rack has extension support legs and that you have at least four people or two people and a small fork lift.

  • Page 31: Installing The Library Hardware

    Chapter 1 Installing the library hardware This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing the library hardware. Use the following table as a checklist. ✔ Description Step If you have a rack-mount model, install the library into a rack. Unlock and open the door. Remove the packing foam.
  • Page 32 Installing the Hardware Step 1 – Install the rack-mount library If you have a rack-mount library, follow these instructions to install it into a standard EIA 19-inch rack. If you have a standalone library, go to “Step 2 – Unlock and open the door” on page WARNING! The rack-mount library weighs 137 –...

  • Page 33: Tools Required

    Chapter 1 Tools required You need the following tools to install the library into a rack: Tools required for rack-mount installation Included in the accessory box Not included Two slide rails Standard 19-inch EIA rack, 30 to 36 inches deep, equipped with extension Eight 10-32 ×...
  • Page 34 Installing the Hardware Figure 1-2 Attaching the slide rails 4. As shown in Figure 1-3, adjust the distance between the front mounting brackets to 17 inches (44.8 cm). -- - Figure 1-3 Adjusting the distance between the front mounting brackets Installation and Operation...
  • Page 35 Chapter 1 5. Tighten the screws. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the rear mounting brackets. Installing the library into a rack 1. Extend the extension support legs on the rack. 2. Slide the inside rails as far out of the rack as they will go (see Figure 1-4).
  • Page 36 Installing the Hardware 3. Remove the air filter grilles from the front of the library by lifting the outside edges and pulling the grilles away from the library (see Figure 1-4). 4. Using four people, or two people and a fork lift, lift the library by the handles and lower it onto the slide rails so the mounting tabs on each side of the library fit into the slots in the rails (see Figure...
  • Page 37 Chapter 1 7. If the holes in the rack are not threaded, install a clip nut on each side of the rack, as shown in Figure 1-6. Figure 1-6 Securing the library in the rack 8. Slide the library completely into the rack. Use a T-25 TORX driver to insert the two 10-32 ×...
  • Page 38 Installing the Hardware Step 2 – Unlock and open the door To open the door, insert the key from your accessory kit into the lock, push in, and turn it one-quarter turn to the right, as shown in Figure 1-7. Pull open the door.
  • Page 39 Chapter 1 Step 3 – Remove the packing foam Remove the packing foam from the library as shown in Figure 1-8. Figure 1-8 Removing the packing foam from the library Scalar AIT 440/480...
  • Page 40 Installing the Hardware Step 4 – Move the CHM out of the way Move the cartridge handling mechanism (CHM) so it is not blocking the magazine mounting plates on the drum. To move the CHM, reach in through the door and push against the base of the CHM, sliding it firmly to the bottom of the long axis until it stops, as shown in Figure 1-9.
  • Page 41 Chapter 1 Step 5 – Prepare and install cartridges Before installing data cartridges in the library, affix the bar code labels and set the write-protect switches. Affix bar code labels AIT barcode labels must conform to the Industry Standard Code 39 (3 of 9 code).
  • Page 42 Installing the Hardware To affix bar code labels, position the label as shown in Figure 1-11, using the recessed area on the cartridge for guidance. Make sure you orient the label correctly. Figure 1-11 Affixing a bar code label to a data cartridge Set the write-protect switches CAUTION If you remove a bar code label from a data cartridge...
  • Page 43 Chapter 1 Figure 1-12 Setting the write-protect switch on a data cartridge Install data cartridges in the magazines 1. Place the magazine on its feet with the single mounting guide toward the right, as shown in Figure 1-13. 2. Position each cartridge so that the bar code label is on top and the write-protect switch is toward the front.
  • Page 44 Installing the Hardware Figure 1-13 Installing data cartridges in the magazine Step 6 – Install cartridge magazines Note: The Scalar AIT 440's four magazine mounting plates are installed on every other mounting plate position on the drum, with the mounting plate identifiers 0, 1, 2, and 3. CAUTION Make sure the CHM and its cabling are safely out of the way before removing or installing cartridge...
  • Page 45 Chapter 1 2. On the magazine mounting plate, locate the roller on the top end of the plate. 3. Make sure the cover is removed from the magazine and position the magazine over the mounting plate with the single mounting guide toward the top, as shown in Figure 1-14.
  • Page 46 Installing the Hardware Step 7 – Install a cleaning cartridge The following procedure describes how to manually install a cleaning cartridge in the fixed cartridge slot. To replace this cartridge later, use the Remove Cartridge and Insert Cartridge options on the Maintenance Menu and the entry/exit port, as described on page ➤...
  • Page 47 Chapter 1 Figure 1-15 Installing a cartridge in the fixed cartridge slot Step 8 – Close and lock the front door Close the library door and turn the key one-quarter turn to the left. Remove the key and keep it in a safe place. Step 9 –...
  • Page 48 Installing the Hardware Figure 1-16 SCSI connectors for Scalar AIT 440/480 libraries SCSI configuration guidelines Before you connect the library to the SCSI bus, review the following SCSI guidelines: S Number of devices. The library consists of up to five SCSI devices, including four tape drives and the library itself.
  • Page 49 Chapter 1 S Fast/Wide SCSI. If AIT-1 tape drives are installed in the library, the tape drives must be all Fast/Wide SCSI-2. S Wide Ultra SCSI. If AIT-2 tape drives are installed in the library, the tape drives may be HVD or LVD Wide Ultra SCSI. S Number of buses.You can connect up to five SCSI buses to a wide SCSI library.
  • Page 50 Installing the Hardware Procedure for connecting the library to SCSI CAUTION To avoid damaging the tape drives, make sure the power is off when you connect the tape drives to the SCSI bus. 1. After referring to the previous guidelines, determine how many SCSI buses you plan to connect to the library and determine which devices will be on which buses.
  • Page 51 Chapter 1 3. Install SCSI cables as required to connect the library devices to the other devices on the SCSI bus 4. If more than one device in the library is on the same bus, place a jumper between the appropriate connectors. See Figure 1-18 for an example of a Scalar AIT 440/480 library with two buses and four...
  • Page 52 Installing the Hardware Example: Scalar AIT 440 library on two buses In this example, a Scalar AIT 440 library with four tape drives is connected to two SCSI buses: S On SCSI Bus A, a cable connects the host to the library, and jumpers connect the library to Drive 1 and Drive 1 to Drive 2.
  • Page 53 Chapter 1 Step 10 – Connect the power cord ➤ Important The power cord shipped with the library is a 120 VAC three-conductor power cord for use in the United States or Canada. If you are planning to use another input voltage or if you plan to use the library outside of the U.S.
  • Page 54 Installing the Hardware 4. Wait while the library performs its power-on self-test. During this time, the following activities occur: S The cooling fan begins to rotate. S The LCD illuminates and displays the Main Screen. S The tape drives perform their power-on self-tests. S The library performs its power-on self-test.
  • Page 55 Chapter 1 If problems occur... If the library does not complete its power-on self-test and nothing is displayed on the LCD, check the following: S Is the power switch on? (Is the I pressed?) S Is the power cord inserted correctly? S Is the library door closed and locked? S Is the SCSI bus terminated? S Is the host computer system turned on?

  • Page 56: Configuring The Library

    Configuring the Library After installing the library hardware, you need to set or check the library's configuration options. Configuration steps include: S Displaying the Configuration Menu S Setting the SCSI IDs S Setting the LCD security option S Setting or checking other configuration options as required Installation and Operation...
  • Page 57 Chapter 2 To change options, you will use the operator panel (LCD and keypad) on the front of the library, as shown in Figure 2-1. You can tilt the LCD for easier viewing. Figure 2-1 Operator panel Scalar AIT 440/480...

  • Page 58: Displaying The Configuration Menu

    Configuring the Library Displaying the Configuration Menu To display the Configuration Menu: 1. Access the Main Menu by pressing >(VFDSH@ on the keypad. The Main Menu displays: → M a i n S c r e e n E x t e n d / R e t r a c t E / E I n t e r f a c e M e n u...

  • Page 59: Setting The Scsi Ids

    Chapter 2 During library configuration, use the operator keys for the following functions: >@ >@ To scroll up and down: >@ >@ To move the screen arrow to the left or right and toggle options: >(QWHU@ To select the item next to the screen arrow: >(VFDSH@ To return to a previous screen or cancel the operation without saving:...
  • Page 60 Configuring the Library To view or change SCSI IDs: 1. From the Configuration Menu, make sure the screen arrow is pointing to Set SCSI IDs and press >(QWHU@. The following screen appears, where Dn indicates a tape drive and LIB indicates the library: S C S I L I B...

  • Page 61: Setting The Lcd Security Option

    Chapter 2 4. Continue this process until you have set the SCSI IDs for all tape drives and the library. 5. When the SCSI IDs for all tape drives and the library are correct, press >(QWHU@ to accept your choices. If you have changed one or more of the tape drive IDs, the library displays the following screen: P r e s s E N T E R...
  • Page 62 Configuring the Library If you attempt to perform any of these operations when security is enabled, the library displays a message that states security is active. The message also states whether security was enabled from the operator panel or by the application through a SCSI command. Methods for enabling and disabling security Security can be enabled and disabled in either of two ways: S You can set the Security option from the LCD on the operator panel...
  • Page 63 Chapter 2 Enabling security from the LCD 1. From the Configuration Menu, select Set Security On. Note: If the menu displays Set Security Off, the security option has already been enabled. The library displays the following screen: S e t S e c u r O n : E n t e r...
  • Page 64 Configuring the Library Disabling security from the LCD 1. From the Configuration Menu, select Set Security Off and press >(QWHU@. The library displays the following screen: S e t S e c u r E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 ↑...

  • Page 65: Setting Other Configuration Options

    Chapter 2 Setting other configuration options After setting the SCSI IDs and LCD security, you may need to set or check the following configuration options before putting your library into operation: S SCSI parity checking for the library S LCD contrast S LCD back light S Library date S Library time...
  • Page 66 Configuring the Library To change parity checking: 1. From the Configuration Menu, press >@ to select SCSI Parity. S e t S C S I I D s → ← S C S I P a r A d j u s t C o n t r a s t ↓...
  • Page 67 Chapter 2 Adjusting the back light The Back Light option turns the LCD background on or off. To change the back light: 1. From the Configuration Menu, press >@ or >@ to select Back Light. S e t S C S I I D s S e t P a r...
  • Page 68 Configuring the Library Setting the library time The Set Time option allows you to set the time that is shown on the library's Main Screen and Command History screen (see page 144). To set the time: 1. From the Configuration Menu, press >@ to select Set Time and press >(QWHU@.
  • Page 69 Chapter 2 To check the serial number: 1. From the Configuration Menu, press >@ or >@ to select Set Serial Number and press >(QWHU@. S e t S e r i a l N u m b e r : 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 ↓...

  • Page 70: Checking The Setup

    Checking the Setup After installing and configuring the library hardware, install your application software on the host computer. If the software is already installed, you may need to reconfigure it for use with the library. After installing and configuring the software, check the setup by performing some exercises on the library.
  • Page 71 Chapter 3 If problems occur... Problem Refer to... There is an error code on the Appendix B for a list of error codes library's LCD. and corrective actions. There is no error code displayed, Chapter 11 for troubleshooting but the library and tape drives are information.

  • Page 72: Operating The Library

    Operating the Library Once the library and application software are installed and configured, you can automatically perform backup and restore operations using the software. You should not need to intervene in the cartridge processing during normal library operations. This chapter describes library operations that you may occasionally need to perform: S Using the operator panel S Operating the library in different control modes...

  • Page 73: Main Screen

    Chapter 4 Main Screen The Main Screen appears when you apply power to the library. The first and second lines on the Main Screen display the product name, version, and the current time. The third and fourth lines display status information about the library and tape drives.

  • Page 74: Main Menu

    Operating the Library Main Menu Use the Main Menu (shown below) to access LCD options and functions. To access the Main Menu, press >(VFDSH@ from the Main Screen. → M a i n S c r e e n E x t e n d / R e t r a c t E / E I n t e r f a c e M e n u...
  • Page 75 Chapter 4 The library menu structure is shown in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1 Library menu structure Scalar AIT 440/480...

  • Page 76: Operating In Different Control Modes

    Operating the Library Operator keys The keys on the operator panel perform the following functions: Scrolls the screen arrow (→) up or down. The screen arrow points to the current selection. In some screens, moves the screen arrow left or right. On  some menu selections, toggles an option on or off.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4 Note: Control mode settings remain in effect through power cycles. SCSI Interface mode In SCSI Interface mode, your application software controls the motion of the CHM by issuing SCSI commands across the SCSI bus attached to the library. Note: The application software can issue commands to the library regardless of the control mode.
  • Page 78 Operating the Library Changing the control mode ³ Important When you change from SCSI Interface control mode to any other mode, you cannot control CHM motion with the application software. 1. Make sure the library is in the ready state (that is, no hardware errors, door closed, and no cartridge move operations occurring).

  • Page 79: Selecting And Replacing Data Cartridges

    Chapter 4 Selecting and replacing data cartridges This section describes how to: S Select data cartridges S Store data cartridges when not in the library S Replace a single cartridge S Replace the cartridge magazines Selecting data cartridges ADIC strongly recommends that you use AIT™ data-grade media with all AIT tape drives.
  • Page 80 Operating the Library S Store cartridges with the write-protect switch in the protected position (the red switch is fully visible). S Store data cartridges in a cartridge magazine. In the cartridge magazine, cartridges are protected from airborne contaminants by a clear plastic cover.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4 3. Insert the cartridge into the entry/exit port and press >(QWHU@, as shown Figure 4-2. Or, remove a cartridge by pressing down on the entry/exit port PUSH tab, as shown in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-2 Inserting a cartridge into the entry/exit port Scalar AIT 440/480...
  • Page 82 Operating the Library Figure 4-3 Removing a cartridge from the entry/exit port Using the Remove Cartridge option 1. Make sure security is disabled (see page 39). 2. Change to LCD Interface control mode (see Appendix 3. From the Main Menu, press >@ to select Maintenance Menu and press [Enter].
  • Page 83 Chapter 4 5. Press >@ or >@ to set the source element index (the index of the slot or tape drive where the cartridge is located). For more information about element indexes, see . 6. Press >(QWHU@. The CHM moves the cartridge to the entry/exit transport arm, and the transport arm extends to the entry/exit port.
  • Page 84 Operating the Library 4. From the Maintenance Menu, select Insert Cartridge and press >(QWHU@. The library displays the following screen: S e t D e s t i n a t i o n ↑ I n c r e a s e ↓...

  • Page 85: Replacing Data Cartridge Magazines

    Chapter 4 8. If you do not want to scan the bar code label on the cartridge, press >@ to select No and press >(QWHU@. The library displays a screen similar to the following (the destination index will be different): →...
  • Page 86 Operating the Library Figure 4-4 Opening the library door When you unlock the door: S The library completes its current operation, moves the CHM to the home position at the bottom of the long axis, rotates the drum assembly to the home position, and turns off current to all motors. S The interlock mechanism releases.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4 3. Make sure the CHM and its cabling are safely out of the way of the magazines. If necessary, move the CHM to the bottom of the long axis by pushing firmly against its base. 4. If necessary, manually rotate the drum assembly to access the cartridge magazine you want to remove.

  • Page 88: Resetting The Library

    Operating the Library 7. Insert the bottom end of the magazine first, then snap the magazine into place by pressing against the top. 8. Close the door and lock it by turning the key a quarter turn to the left. After the door is closed: S The library performs its power-on self-test.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4 S Turn the library's power off and back on again S Use a remote reset switch Reset key When you press >5HVHW@, the following message appears: y o u r e a l w a n t r e s e t ? E N T E R : R e s e t n o w...
  • Page 90 Operating the Library Note: The library and tape drives can also be reset automatically by SCSI bus resets or Bus Device Reset messages. Installation and Operation...

  • Page 91: Operating The Tape Drives

    Operating the Tape Drives Once installed and configured, the application software automatically controls the tape drives as you perform backup and restore operations. Unless there is a problem with the tape drives, you should never need to touch them. However, you may need to perform the following tasks, which are described in this chapter: S Monitoring the tape drive LEDs S Cleaning the tape drives...
  • Page 92 Chapter 5 Drive LED states The following table shows basic LED states for the AIT drive. LED state Condition Not active. Activity. Flashing - Mode 1 Drive activity. Flashing - Mode 2 Warning. Flashing - Code 1 or 2 Failure. The following table defines each LED state.

  • Page 93: Cleaning The Tape Drives

    Operating the Tape Drives Cleaning the tape drives CAUTION Use only cleaning cartridges approved by ADIC for your tape drive. Using cloth swabs, cotton swabs, cleaning agents, or cleaning cartridges not approved by ADIC may void the tape drive warranty. Regular cleaning of the tape path and tape heads helps ensure that the tape drives function reliably.
  • Page 94 Chapter 5 S Finally, some applications do not keep track of tape drive cleaning requirements. With these types of applications, you need to monitor the library LCD or the tape drive LEDs. Then, you need to clean the tape drives from the operator panel (see the following section). To determine how your application software handles tape drive cleaning requirements, refer to the documentation for your software.
  • Page 95 Operating the Tape Drives 1. Make sure security is disabled (see page 39). 2. Change to LCD Interface control mode (see page 53). 3. From the Main Menu, press >@ to select Maintenance Menu and press >(QWHU@. 4. From the Maintenance Menu, press >@ to select Clean Drives Menu and press >(QWHU@.

  • Page 96: Replacing The Cleaning Cartridge

    Chapter 5 Replacing the cleaning cartridge To replace the cleaning cartridge when it is used up, use the Remove Cartridge and Insert Cartridge options on the Maintenance Menu and the entry/exit port. Set the source and destination to 0, which is the element index of the fixed cartridge slot.
  • Page 97 Operating the Tape Drives 3. Press >@ or >@ to select the tape drive for which you want to display information and press >(QWHU@. For each installed tape drive, the library displays a screen similar to the following: D R I V E S T A T U S : T y p e A I T...
  • Page 98 Chapter 5 Fields on Drive Status screen Drive Status: DRIVE N Identifies the tape drive, as follows: STATUS DRIVE 1 – The top tape drive DRIVE 2 – The second from top tape drive DRIVE 3 – The third from top tape drive DRIVE 4 –...
  • Page 99 Operating the Tape Drives Drive Status: Present Indicates whether a tape drive is installed in this slot: 0 – A tape drive is not present. 1 – A tape drive is present. Accessible Indicates the accessibility of the tape drive to the CHM: 0 –...

  • Page 100: Ejecting A Cartridge Manually

    Chapter 5 Ejecting a cartridge manually If a problem occurs that requires intervention, you may need to eject a cartridge manually: 1. Insert the key in the lock, push in, and turn it one quarter turn to the right. 2. When the door's interlock mechanism releases, open the door. CAUTION Do not force the door open.
  • Page 101 Operating the Tape Drives Notes Installation and Operation...

  • Page 102: Maintaining The Library

    Maintaining the Library This chapter provides information about the following maintenance functions that you may need to perform on your library: S Replacing tape drives or drive blanks S Replacing the fuse S Replacing the air filter S Cleaning the front window S Using touch-up paint on the library housing CAUTION Unless you have a self-maintenance contract with...

  • Page 103: Replacing Tape Drives Or Drive Blanks

    Chapter 6 Replacing tape drives or drive blanks These instructions describe how to replace a drive blank or a tape drive that is already installed in a drive carrier. ³ Important You must purchase the tape drive pre-installed in the carrier. Using drive blanks If you are using fewer than four tape drives, you must install a drive blank in the unused drive carrier slots.
  • Page 104 Maintaining the Library If your library has a narrow SCSI configuration, use the narrow SCSI drive blank. If your library has a wide SCSI configuration, use the wide SCSI drive blank. Note: The library is shipped with one extra drive blank in the accessory box.
  • Page 105 Chapter 6 4. When the door's interlock mechanism releases, open the door. CAUTION Do not force the door open. The interlock mechanism may be prevented from releasing by LCD security or by the application software. 5. Turn the library's power switch to off. 6.
  • Page 106 Maintaining the Library Step 2 – Remove the tape drive 1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, loosen the two captive screws on the drive carrier faceplate. See Figure 6-1. 2. Using your finger, pull out the lever on the faceplate. CAUTION Do not pull out the lever without first loosening the screws.
  • Page 107 Chapter 6 Step 3 – Install the tape drive ³ Important Do not insert your fingers in the tape drive door. 1. As shown in Figure 6-1, insert the tape drive into the slot with the lever to the right. Make sure the lever is closed. The tape drive should slide easily toward the back.

  • Page 108: Replacing The Fuse

    Maintaining the Library Replacing the fuse The library uses a 4.0-amp, 250-volt fuse, which is located in the fuse drawer at the back of the library next to the power cord connector. An extra fuse is provided in the fuse drawer. Replacement fuses are available from ADIC.
  • Page 109 Chapter 6 Figure 6-2 Replacing the fuse 3. Pull the blown fuse out of the fuse slot. 4. Use the screwdriver to push the spare fuse box out of the fuse drawer. Remove the spare fuse and place it in the fuse slot. 5.

  • Page 110: Replacing The Air Filter

    Maintaining the Library Replacing the air filter The library has two air filters, one on each side of the front panel (see Figure 6-3). You should replace the air filters once a year (or more frequently if the library is operating in a dirty environment). Replacement filters are available from ADIC.
  • Page 111 Chapter 6 To replace the air filters: 1. As shown in Figure 6-3, push against the outer edge of each air filter grille and pull the grille off the front panel. Figure 6-3 Replacing the air filters Scalar AIT 440/480...
  • Page 112 Maintaining the Library 2. Remove the air filter from inside of the air filter grille (see Figure 6-4). 3. Place a new filter inside each grille, tucking the mesh over the mounting pins inside the grille. Figure 6-4 Replacing the air filter inside the air filter grill 4.

  • Page 113: Cleaning The Front Window

    Chapter 6 Cleaning the front window Aside from the tape drives, the only library component that you should clean is the window in the front door. Two cleaning packets are provided with your library for cleaning the front window. To order additional cleaning packets, contact ADIC Sales.

  • Page 114: Packing And Shipping The Library

    Packing and Shipping the Library This section describes the procedures for: S Returning the library for service S Shipping the library Returning the library for service If you need to return the library to the factory for service, contact your service provider.

  • Page 115: Shipping The Library

    Chapter 7 Shipping the library If you need to ship the library to another location, make sure you pack the library in the original packing materials. These include: S Shipping containers S Packing foam S Antistatic bag You will also need packing tape and banding material. If you are returning the library to your vendor, you may also need completed paperwork and shipping labels, as the vendor requires.
  • Page 116 Packing and Shipping the Library Preparing the library for shipping Before you pack the library, complete the preliminary steps listed in the following table. Step Description Turn the key in the lock. When the interlock mechanism releases, open the door. CAUTION: Do not force the door open.
  • Page 117 Chapter 7 Removing the rack-mount model WARNING! The rack-mount library weighs 137 – 179 pounds (62 – 81 kg); the standalone library weighs 190 – 238 pounds (86 – 110 kg). You need at least 4 people, or 2 people and a small fork lift, to lift either model.
  • Page 118 Packing and Shipping the Library Figure 7-1 Removing the screws from the front of the rack 4. Slide the library a few inches out of the rack. 5. Use a T-15 TORX driver to remove the two button head screws attaching the rails to the sides of the library, as shown in Figure 7-2.
  • Page 119 Chapter 7 Figure 7-2 Removing the screws from the sides of the library 6. Making sure the library is supported so that the rack will not tip, slide the library forward until the rails stop at the spring clips (see Figure 7-3).
  • Page 120 Packing and Shipping the Library Figure 7-3 Lifting the library from the rack 8. Replace the air filter grilles on each side of the front panel. 9. Press the spring clips on the rails and push the rails back into the rack. Inserting the packing foam in the library 1.
  • Page 121 Chapter 7 Figure 7-4 Installing the packing foam in the library 2. Adjust the packing foam so the CHM fits into the pocket, as shown Figure 7-5. Scalar AIT 440/480...
  • Page 122 Packing and Shipping the Library Figure 7-5 Moving the CHM into the pocket 3. Close the library door and lock it. Remove the key. ³ Important If you are returning the library for service, keep the key. When the library is returned to you, the door will be locked.
  • Page 123 Chapter 7 Packing the library in the shipping containers 1. Lay the bottom packing cushion over the tray, which is stapled to the pallet. 2. Using four people, or two people and a fork lift, place the library on top of the bottom cushion. 3.
  • Page 124 Packing and Shipping the Library 4. Place the cushioned packaging around the library, as shown in Figure 7-7. (Use the alignment holes in the packing pieces as a guide.) Figure 7-7 Placing the cushioned packaging around the library 5. If you are shipping the library’s accessories, place the accessory box on top of the library, as shown in Figure 7-8.
  • Page 125 Chapter 7 6. Place the cushioned top over the accessory box, as shown in Figure 7-8. Figure 7-8 Placing the accessory box and top on the library 7. Lay the necessary paperwork on top. 8. Place the carton over the library, as shown in Figure 7-9, and tape the box shut.
  • Page 126 Packing and Shipping the Library Figure 7-9 Placing the carton over the library 9. Place the shipping label on the box. Installation and Operation...
  • Page 127 Chapter 7 10. Secure banding material around the box and through the wooden pallet, as shown in Figure 7-10. Figure 7-10 Securing the banding material Scalar AIT 440/480...

  • Page 128: Using The Demo Menu

    Using the Demo Menu This chapter describes how to use the Demo Menu. This menu includes two selections: S Slot Demo causes the CHM to move cartridges randomly between slots in the cartridge magazines and the fixed cartridge slot. S Drive Demo causes the CHM to move cartridges randomly between slots in the cartridge magazines, the fixed cartridge slot, and the tape drives.

  • Page 129: Slot Demo

    Chapter 8 5. From the Maintenance Menu, press >@ to select the Demo Menu and press >(QWHU@. The library displays the Demo Menu. → S l o t D e m o i v e D e m o ↓ Slot Demo The Slot Demo option causes the CHM to move cartridges randomly from slot to slot (bypassing the tape drives).
  • Page 130 Using the Demo Menu 2. If you want to include bar code scanning in your demo, press >@ to select Yes and press >(QWHU@. Otherwise, press >(QWHU@ to select No. The library displays the following prompt: S h o u l d t h e E E P O R T u s e d...
  • Page 131 Chapter 8 4. To stop the demo, press >(VFDSH@. The library displays the following screen: P r e s s E N T E R a b o r t t h e o p e r a t i o n p r o g r e s s , E S C c a n c e l...

  • Page 132: Drive Demo

    Using the Demo Menu Drive Demo The Drive Demo option causes the CHM to move cartridges randomly from slot to slot. All cartridge magazines, plus the tape drives and fixed cartridge slot, are included in the demo. To run the drive demo: 1.
  • Page 133 Chapter 8 3. If you want to include bar code scanning in your demo, press >@ to select Yes and press>(QWHU@. Otherwise, press >(QWHU@ to select No. The library displays the following prompt: S h o u l d t h e E E P O R T u s e d d u r...
  • Page 134 Using the Demo Menu 5. To stop the demo, press >(VFDSH@. The library displays the following screen: P r e s s E N T E R a b o r t t h e o p e r a t i o n p r o g r e s s , E S C...
  • Page 135 Chapter 8 Notes Scalar AIT 440/480...

  • Page 136: Performing Diagnostics

    Performing Diagnostics This chapter describes how to use the LCD Diagnostics Menu to test the library hardware. It also provides information about using the serial ports to perform diagnostics on the library and tape drives. Using the LCD Diagnostics Menu The Diagnostics Menu provides basic functions to test or exercise the following hardware components: S CHM and drum assembly...
  • Page 137 Chapter 9 Summary of diagnostic tests Diagnostic test Description Self Test Opens and closes the gripper fingers, moves the CHM along the short and long axes, extends and retracts the entry/exit port, and rotates the drum assembly. Position to Elem Moves the CHM to a tape drive, cartridge slot, or the entry/exit port.
  • Page 138 Performing Diagnostics Accessing the Diagnostics Menu To access the Diagnostics Menu: 1. If necessary, disable security. See page 2. Change to LCD Interface control mode. See page 3. From the Main Menu, press >@ to select Maintenance Menu and press [Enter]. 4.

  • Page 139: Self Test

    Chapter 9 Self Test The Self Test is an automated combination of most of the exercises described in this section. During the Self Test, the following actions occur: S The CHM's gripper fingers move to the home position. S The CHM cycles the short and long axes once (moves to each end of each axis), then moves to the park position at the bottom of the long axis.

  • Page 140: Position To Element

    Performing Diagnostics Position to Element The Position to Element test positions the CHM in front of a tape drive, fixed cartridge slot, or magazine slot. To run the Position to Element test: 1. From the Diagnostics Menu, press >@ or >@ to select Position to Element and press >(QWHU@.

  • Page 141: Move Cartridge

    Chapter 9 To run the Park test, press >@ or >@ from the Diagnostics Menu to select Park and press >(QWHU@. The library moves the CHM to the bottom of the long axis. Move Cartridge The Move Cartridge test picks a cartridge from one element and moves it to another.
  • Page 142 Performing Diagnostics 3. Press >(QWHU@. The library displays the following screen: S e t D e s t i n a t i o n ↑ I n c r e a s e ↓ D e c r e a s e 4.

  • Page 143: Scan With Range

    Chapter 9 Scan with Range The Scan with Range test scans a range of bar code labels. The information is stored in the cartridge inventory. To run the Scan with Range test: 1. From the Diagnostics Menu, press >@ or >@ to select Scan with Range and press >(QWHU@.

  • Page 144: Home Gripper

    Performing Diagnostics Home Gripper The Home Gripper test closes and opens the gripper on the CHM. To run the Home Gripper test, press >@ or >@ from the Diagnostics Menu to select Home Gripper and press >(QWHU@. Home CHM During the Home CHM test, the following actions occur: S The CHM moves in and out on the short (horizontal) axis.

  • Page 145: Cycle Pick/Place

    Chapter 9 Cycle Pick/Place The Cycle Pick/Place test picks a cartridge from the element you specify and places it back in the same element. The test repeats the number of times you specify. To run the Cycle Pick/Place test: 1. From the Diagnostics Menu, press >@ or >@ to select Cycle Pick/Place and press >(QWHU@.
  • Page 146 Performing Diagnostics Cycle Gripper The Cycle Gripper test closes and opens the gripper the number of times you specify. For best results, move the CHM to the park position (as described below), so you can see the movement of the gripper through the library window.

  • Page 147: Cycle S Axis

    Chapter 9 Cycle S Axis The Cycle S Axis test positions the CHM in front of the fixed cartridge slot and moves the CHM back and forth on the short axis the number of times you specify. To run the Cycle S Axis test: 1.

  • Page 148: Cycle Solenoid

    Performing Diagnostics Cycle Solenoid The Cycle Solenoid test exercises the solenoid that controls the locking mechanism on the front door. To run the Cycle Solenoid test: 1. From the Diagnostics Menu, press >@ and >@ to select Cycle Solenoid and press >(QWHU@. The library displays the following screen: S e t C y c l e s ↑...
  • Page 149 Chapter 9 Cycle Drum The Cycle Drum test rotates the drum assembly 180 degrees. To run the Cycle Drum test: 1. From the Diagnostics Menu, press >@ and >@ to select Cycle Drum and press >(QWHU@. The library displays the following screen: S e t C y c l e s ↑...

  • Page 150: Configuring The Serial Ports For Diagnostics

    Performing Diagnostics Configuring the serial ports for diagnostics You can use one of the library's serial ports and a console interface program (such as CHSTERM) to access the library firmware. The console interface, also referred to as the Diagnostic Console, allows you to view information about the library, perform diagnostics tests, create diagnostic listings, and download new firmware.You can also use the library's serial ports to perform diagnostics on the tape drives.
  • Page 151 Chapter 9 2. If you want to control CHM motion, change the control mode to the appropriate serial port mode (see page 53). ³ Important Do not change to a serial port control mode if you want to connect a serial port to a tape drive. 3.
  • Page 152 Performing Diagnostics 4. Press >@ and >@ to select one of the following options: S Connect Drive 1 (the top tape drive) S Connect Drive 2 S Connect Drive 3 S Connect Drive 4 (the bottom tape drive) S Diag Console (connect to the library's resident diagnostic program) 5.
  • Page 153 Chapter 9 Notes Scalar AIT 440/480...

  • Page 154: Using The Library Info Menu

    Using the Library Info Menu This chapter describes how to use the Library Info Menu. The functions on this menu are mainly for use by technical support and application developers. If you are an end-user, you may be asked by technical support to display one of these screens and locate information that will help troubleshoot a problem.

  • Page 155: Using The Scsi Menu

    Chapter 10 S The Statistics screens contain information about CHM operations and library elements (see page 140). S The System Sensors screens contain information about the library's electro-mechanical sensors (see page 142). S The Command History screen displays the contents of the history buffer (see page 144).
  • Page 156 Using the Library Info Menu SCSI mode parameters To view the SCSI Mode Parameters screen, select SCSI Mode Params from the SCSI Menu. The library displays the following screen: E L E M E N T A D D R P A G E : C H M A d d r , C u r...
  • Page 157 Chapter 10 Fields on SCSI Mode Parameters screen SCSI Mode Parameters: CHM Addr* The element address of the cartridge handling mechanism (CHM). Stor Addr* The element address of the first storage location, the fixed cartridge slot. The remaining cartridge slots are numbered consecutively. Drive Addr* The element address of the first tape drive (the top tape drive).
  • Page 158 Using the Library Info Menu SCSI reservations Use these screens to check if the library or its elements are reserved for exclusive use by a host computer. Elements are reserved and released by the application software using the RESERVE and RELEASE SCSI commands.
  • Page 159 Chapter 10 Unit Reservation screen U N I T R E S E R V A T I O N : U n i R e s e r v e d : H o s t I D : ↓...

  • Page 160: Scsi Sense Data

    Using the Library Info Menu Fields on Reservation Status screens Unit Reservation: Unit The library's reservation status: Reserved 0 – The entire library is not reserved. 1 – The entire library is reserved. Host ID The SCSI ID of the host reserving the library. Elements Reservations: Elem Addr The current address of this element.*...
  • Page 161 Chapter 10 2. From the SCSI Menu, select SCSI Sense Data. The library displays the following screen: S e n s e D a t a , K e y B y t e 1 5 0 0 h A S C 0 0 h B y t e 1 6 0 0 h...
  • Page 162 Using the Library Info Menu Fields on SCSI Sense Data screens SCSI Sense Data: This is the sense key returned by the REQUEST SENSE command, as follows: 0h–No Sense. There is no specific sense key information to report. 2h–Not Ready. The library is not ready to perform motion commands. 4h–Hardware Error.

  • Page 163: Viewing Statistics

    Chapter 10 Viewing statistics The Statistics screens contain selections for reviewing information about CHM movements and for reviewing information about elements. To view statistics: 1. From the Library Info Menu, select Statistics. The library displays the System Statistics screen. 2. To display the Element Statistics screen, press >@ or >@ to scroll past the last item on the System Statistics screen.
  • Page 164 Using the Library Info Menu Fields on Statistics screens System Statistics: Moves The number of times the CHM has picked a cartridge and placed it in a slot or tape drive. Pick Retry The number of moves that required retries picking a cartridge. Put Retry The number of moves that required retries placing a cartridge.

  • Page 165: Viewing System Sensors

    Chapter 10 Viewing system sensors The System Sensors screens enable you to troubleshoot hardware problems by checking the current status of the library's internal mechanical sensors. To view system sensors: 1. From the Library Info Menu, select System Sensors. The library displays the Digital Sensors screen.
  • Page 166 Using the Library Info Menu Fields on System Sensors screens Digital Sensors: Door Closed Indicates whether the front door is closed (1) or not (0). Key lock Indicates whether the front door is locked (1) or not (0). Gripper Indicates whether the gripper is located in its home position (1) or not (0). Home The gripper's home position is open.

  • Page 167: Viewing Command History

    Chapter 10 Viewing command history The Command History screen displays the most recent 300 events that have occurred in the library. You may be asked by a technical support person to scroll through this display looking for particular events. To display the Command History screen: 1.

  • Page 168: Using The Inventory Menu

    Using the Library Info Menu Fields on Command History screen Command History: Example Field Description IDX (Index) The number of this event in the command history. The range is 000 (the most recent event) through 299. The most recent event is displayed first. MOVE From The process name that caused this event.
  • Page 169 Chapter 10 The Inventory Menu allows you to display the following information: S Bar code label information. This includes data about whether the bar code scanner could accurately scan the label. S Element occupied information. This includes data about whether the element contains a cartridge and whether a magazine or tape drive is installed.
  • Page 170 Using the Library Info Menu Fields on Label Info Screen Label Info: Indicates the element index for which information is being displayed. Label If the element location contains a cartridge for which the bar code label has been scanned, contains the cartridge label. Valid Indicates whether the Label field is accurate: 0 –...
  • Page 171 Chapter 10 Element occupied information To display information about elements in the library: 1. From the Library Info Menu, select Inventory Menu. 2. From the Inventory Menu, select Occupied Info. The library displays the following screen: E L E M O C C U P , I N X = A d d r / S r c :...
  • Page 172 Using the Library Info Menu Fields on Element Occupied screen Element Occupied: Indicates the element index for which information is being displayed. Addr Indicates the SCSI address of this element. (Address) Src (Source) Indicates the index of the last storage element from which the cartridge was moved.
  • Page 173 Chapter 10 Element position information To display information about the position of elements in the library: 1. From the Library Info Menu, select Inventory Menu. 2. From the Inventory Menu, select Position Information. The library displays the following screen: E L E M P O S , I N X = L o n g...

  • Page 174: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides a list of suggestions for solving problems that may occur when you are installing and operating the library and enclosed tape drives. The instructions in this chapter are basic troubleshooting guidelines. For more advanced troubleshooting, contact your service provider.
  • Page 175 Chapter 11 S Single-ended and differential Wide Ultra SCSI devices. If the library is equipped with AIT-2 drives, the devices (including cables and terminators) may be HVD, LVD, or Single-ended LVD Wide Ultra SCSI. If using an HVD Wide Ultra SCSI bus, all devices must be HVD Wide Ultra SCSI.

  • Page 176: Problems With Tape Drive Operation

    Troubleshooting S SCSI IDs. Make sure that the SCSI IDs you selected for the tape drives and library are not the same as the ID used by any other SCSI device on that bus, including the SCSI adapter card. The library does not check for duplicate IDs.

  • Page 177: Problems With Library Operation

    Chapter 11 S Write-protect switch. If you are writing data, make sure that the cartridge is write enabled. See page 18 for instructions. S Cartridge brand. Check the brand of cartridge you are using. Use Sony AIT data cartridges only. See page 55 for more information.

  • Page 178: If You Cannot Resolve The Problem

    Troubleshooting S Fuse. Check to make sure that the fuse is good. See page 85 instructions. If you cannot resolve the problem... If you cannot resolve the problem, call your service provider. Before calling, gather the following information: S For the library: serial number (found on the Serial Number screen on the LCD or on the rear panel), firmware number (found on the Main Screen of the LCD), and SCSI configuration (single-ended or differential, narrow or wide).
  • Page 179 Chapter 11 Notes Scalar AIT 440/480...

  • Page 180: Specifications

    Specifications General specifications Capacity Up to 8.0 terabytes, on 80 SDX2-50C data cartridges (230 meter) written in compressed format Interface SCSI-2, Fast/Wide, HVD when equipped with AIT-1 drives Ultra SCSI, Wide, HVD or LVD when equipped with AIT-2 drives Maximum sustained data 2.0 MB per second transfer rate* * Assumes an average compression ratio of 2:1.

  • Page 181: Physical Characteristics

    Appendix A Physical characteristics 15.75 in. high × 8.50 in. wide × 19.11 in. long Size (40.01 × 21.59 × 48.53 cm) Weight 38.9 pounds (17.6 kilograms) with tape drive Operating environment Ambient temperature range +5°C to +35°C (+41°F to +95°F) Relative humidity range 20% to 80%, non-condensing Wet bulb temperature...

  • Page 182: Scsi Cable Specifications

    Specifications SCSI cable specifications The page break that forced this section to a new page was setusing the Page Break option under the Special menu. If you plan to use your own SCSI cable, make certain it meets the specifications listed below. Cable feature Requirement Standard...

  • Page 183: Scsi Terminator Specifications

    Appendix A SCSI terminator specifications You can use one of the following types of terminators: Differential external terminator S When the library is equipped with AIT-1 drives, or AIT-2 drives operating in HVD mode, use ADIC p/n 61-1140-01A S When the library is equipped with AIT-2 drives operating in LVD mode, use ADIC p/n 61-3020-01 Power cord requirements The library includes an appropriate power cord for United States and...
  • Page 184 Specifications Outside the United States and Canada When using the library outside the United States and Canada, make certain the power cord consists of: S Attachment plug of the proper type, rating, and safety approval for the intended country S Female connector, IEC type CEE-22, on one end S Electrical cable, type HD21 Installation and Operation...
  • Page 185 Appendix A Notes Scalar AIT 440/480...

  • Page 186: Lcd Error Codes

    LCD Error Codes This appendix describes the error codes that appear on the library's LCD (liquid crystal display). The error codes are listed in numerical order. LCD error codes do not reflect tape drive errors. CAUTION Library components can be replaced only by ADIC-approved service providers.
  • Page 187 Appendix B The columns in the table indicate the following: S Error. The error code number, which appears on the library's operator panel LCD when the error occurs. S Description. The error message that appears on the LCD, followed by a more complete description of the error. S Corrective Action.
  • Page 188 LCD Error Codes Error Description Corrective Action CHM FULL BEFORE MOVE. Remove the cartridge and put it back in the cartridge There was a cartridge in the magazine if you know where it goes. gripper when the operator Make sure the library and tape drives are not being >5HVHW@ powered-on or reset the library, or used by any host, then press...
  • Page 189 Appendix B Error Description Corrective Action S LM629 RESET FAIL. The Make sure the library and tape drives are not being >5HVHW@ library could not reset the servo used by any host, then press on the operator chip for the short axis. panel.
  • Page 190 LCD Error Codes Error Description Corrective Action NO LABEL. The bar code scanner If present, this error appears on the Label Info screen. could not read the bar code label If the cartridge does not have a label, place a label on because there was no label on the the cartridge.
  • Page 191 Appendix B Error Description Corrective Action FRONT DOOR OPEN. The front Close and lock the door. door is open or the door solenoid If the error still appears, make sure the library is malfunctioning. and tape drives are not being used by any >5HVHW@ host, then press on the operator panel.
  • Page 192 LCD Error Codes Error Description Corrective Action E/E FAILED TO EXTEND. The Open the door and look for obstructions around the entry/exit port could not be entry/exit transport arm. If there are no obstructions, extended. contact your service provider. E/E FAILED TO RETURN. The entry/exit port could not be retracted.
  • Page 193 (This error applies to the Make sure the library and tape drives are not being >5HVHW@ Scalar AIT 480 only.) used by any host, then press . If the error persists, contact your service provider.

  • Page 194: Library Elements

    Library Elements The library contains four types of elements: S The CHM is the medium transport element. S The entry/exit port is the import/export element. S The cartridge slots are the storage elements. S The tape drives are the data transfer elements. Each element has an element index, which is the number you must specify when you use the entry/exit port or perform positioning or pick and place functions from the LCD.
  • Page 195 Appendix C Figure C-1 Element indexes for Scalar AIT 440 (identical to the element addresses) Scalar AIT 440/480...
  • Page 196 Library Elements Figure C-2 Element indexes for Scalar AIT 480 (identical to the element addresses) Installation and Operation...
  • Page 197 Appendix C Notes Scalar AIT 440/480...

  • Page 198: Index

    Index back light 42 bar code label affixing 16 displaying on LCD 146 viewing on LCD 147 bar code scanner caution about touching 15 19-inch EIA rack 8 described xviii 25/9 pin control mode 53 scanning labels from LCD 119–120 25-pin serial port baud rate 129 control mode 53...
  • Page 199 moving to park position 117 Cycle Gripper test 123 positioning to element 117 Cycle L Axis test 124 testing gripper function 121, 123 Cycle Pick/Place test 122 viewing statistics for 140 Cycle S Axis test 124 CHSTERM 127 Cycle Solenoid test 125 Clean Drives Menu effect of security on 36 using 71...
  • Page 200 Cycle L Axis 124 information 74 Cycle Pick/Place 122 drum assembly Cycle S Axis 124 described xv Cycle Solenoid 125 testing 126 effect of security on 36 Home CHM 121 Home Gripper 121 Move Cartridge 118 Park 117 electrostatic discharge 3 Position to Element 117 element addresses Scan 119...
  • Page 201 ESD 3 Exabyte 440 element indexes 172 Gripper Home sensor 143 introduction xi magazine mounting plates for 20 overview xii Exabyte 480 element indexes 172 handles 93 introduction xi Hardware Error sense key 139 overview xii help key 51 Exabyte 8505XL Home CHM test 121 upgrading to Mammoth 80 Home Gripper test 121...
  • Page 202 functions 51 Drive Info Menu 72 location xiii, 32 Inventory Menu 145 SCSI Menu 132 Statistics 140 System Sensors 142 locking door 23 Label information 146 location xiii, 32 Main Menu 49 Main Screen 48 Main Menu 49 tilting 47 Main Screen LCD Interface control mode 53 displaying 48...
  • Page 203 No Sense sense key 139 viewing 39 nonvolatile RAM xviii pick retries 141 Not Ready sense key 139 Position Info 150 Position to Element test 117 power cord connecting 28 requirements and specifications 160 Occupied field 75 shipped with library 2 Occupied Info 148 power supply status 143 Occupied Valid field 76...
  • Page 204 SCSI cable configuring 127 installing 23 control modes for using 53, 127 length 25, 152 described xviii specifications 159 effect of security on 36 SCSI commands service 91 MODE SELECT 40, 133 shipping the library 92–104 MODE SENSE 133 side panels 4 RELEASE 135 single-ended SCSI bus REQUEST SENSE 137...
  • Page 205 element address 134 touch-up paint 90 element index 172–173 troubleshooting 151 installing 84 Type field 76 number installed 134 operating 67 parity checking for 40 powering on 28 power-on self-test 29 Unit Attention sense key 139 replacing 81 Unit Reservation screen 136 setting SCSI ID 34 unlocking door 13, 61 troubleshooting 153...

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