Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 4 of 79...
1.2 Product Warranty Caution The 1x8 autoloader by Tandberg is 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, see your sales contract or contact the company from which the autoloader was purchased.
Analysis Procedures SCSI Interface Specification Product Specifications ® To configure and operate the ThinStor Plus LTO3 Autoloader via the OCP and the RMU see ® ThinStor Plus LTO3 Autoloader – Operator's Manual. Conventions used in this specification This spe cification uses the following conventions:...
Use the eraser end of a pencil or something similar to press the left side of the power switch. The autoloader powers up. Install data cartridges in slots 1-8 : Place cartridge in the cartridge access port. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 1 2 of 79...
10. Repeat step 4 to 7, until all cartridges are imported. Drive empty 12345678 11. Power up your host computer. 12. Verify your backup software. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 1 3 of 79...
This chapter describes the autoloader. It includes the following topics: Autoloader features Component descriptions Autoloader accessories Related products Figure 4 Autoloader TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 1 4 of 79...
The power switch allows you to turn power on and off for the autoloader and the enclosed tape drive. The switch is recessed into the front panel to prevent the autoloader from being accidently turned off during operation. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 1 6 of 79...
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One LVD Wide SCSI terminator Autoloader CD (includes all of the product documentation) LTO tape data cartridges LTO tape Packs LTO tape cleaning cartridges Rack mount kit TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 1 8 of 79...
The kit includes instructions and all the hardware you need to mount the autoloader in a standard 19 -inch EIA rack. The autoloader occupies 2 rack units. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 1 9 of 79...
The LAN card is to be mounted on the rear of the device. Power off the autoloader. Remove the protective covering (located on the autoloader’s rear panel) (see Figure 8 ). Save the screw. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 2 0 of 79...
Attach the barcode reader with the screws (see Figure 11). Figure 11 Connecting of the BCR Formatiert: Nummerierung und Reconnect the SCSI cables and power cord to the autoloader. Aufzählungszeichen Power on the autoloader. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 2 2 of 79...
Unscrew the screws that fix the barcode reader to the rear panel. Unplug the barcode reader connector from the controller outlet. Replace the cover panel on the rear panel. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 2 3 of 79...
OCP. See Troubleshooting and Diagnostics on page 40. If the power on is successful, run the Library Verify test (see Running Library Verify Test on page 28). TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 2 4 of 79...
The autoloader requires 2 EIAs of rack space for installation. Identify the 2 EIAs required by the autoloader for rail placement. 4.45cm (1.75in.) 4.45cm (1.75in.) Figure 12 EIA identification TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 2 5 of 79...
Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, attach the rail to the outside of the rack with screws and washers supplied with the rack mount kit. 10. Repeat steps 5 through 9 to install the second rail. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 2 6 of 79...
Place one screw and washer from the rack mount kit into the hole in the front of each bracket. Take care that the screws line up with the holes containing the remaining installed clip-nuts. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 2 7 of 79...
10. Press Enter. 11. When prompted by the OCP display, remove the cartridge. 12. Press Enter to end the test. 13. Power off the autoloader. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 2 8 of 79...
Plug the LVD SCSI terminator (or another SCSI cable connecti ng to another SCSI device) into the bottom SCSI receptacle (2) on the rear panel of your autoloader. Connect the SCSI cable to your server (host). TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 2 9 of 79...
Current Drive mount status in the ‘Home Screen’. It also indicates that sequential mode is ON by posting the SEQ string. If the drive is empty, the following status will be displayed: Drive empty 12345-78 TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 3 0 of 79...
An invalid cartridge will be identified the same way. Table 5 Inventory Status characters LEDs Figure 18 LEDs TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 3 1 of 79...
( 5 ) CD display, consisting of two lines with 16 characters per line The screen displays actions and status information, menu items or error messages equivalent to the operation mode. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 3 2 of 79...
If necessary, the OCP will automatically transition to the System Driven mode. When this occurs, the LTO3 Autoloader must remember what the User was doing before the display mode changed. Therefore the next button pressed will only transition the OCP to the User Interaction mode from the System Driven mode.
This is also an option of Sequential Mode and could be combined with Loop Mode. The first cartridge will be loaded automatically if the unit powers up with an empty drive. In this case user interaction via OCP is not required. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 3 4 of 79...
ROW. 3. ENTER, from all lower LCD displays will invoke operation depicted on LCD. PROTECTION MODE SERIAL NUMBER 0123456789 Figure 20 Interaction Mode, overview TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 3 5 of 79...
® further information see ThinStor Plus LTO3 Autoloader – Operator's Manual. However, if necessary, you can use the operator panel to make the following changes to the autoloader configuration: You can change the SCSI IDs for the autoloader and the tape drive using the 'Configuration'.
Use only LTO tape cleaning cartridges. Using other types of cleaning cartridges will void your warranty. Carefully follow all instructions and recommendations provided with the cleaning cartridge. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 3 7 of 79...
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If you perform a backup without checking the loaded cartridge, you may lose important data from a previous backup. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 3 8 of 79...
The shipping carton and packing materials are not intended to be used for shipping items other than or in addition to the autoloader. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 3 9 of 79...
To determine the drive error code after the cartridge is unloaded and returned to the I/O Door for removal, perform one of the following procedures to determine the latest drive error code. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 4 0 of 79...
Check if power cord is plugged in at autoloader and at the electrical outlet. Try another electrical outlet or plug another device into outlet to test. Try another power cord. Replace the autoloader TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 4 1 of 79...
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Check if the host has reported an autoloader or drive problem Contact your Service Representative. YES: See Error Messages and Error Codes on page 43 for error report examples. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 4 2 of 79...
Code 93 = Load error Internal error 0B = Door Stop Cmd 20 = Load After pressing Enter, the associated time stamp will be displayed in the following format: TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 4 3 of 79...
Invalid cartridge Not ready to ready transition Mode parameters changed Microcode has changed Door was open and was closed again SCSI Bus type changed to SE TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 4 4 of 79...
Error during scanning Couldn't lock door after retries Unexpected door open Didn't find all expected slot s during elevator movement Cartridge already in drive during cartridge loading TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 4 5 of 79...
Cleaning slot doesn't have a cleaning tape SCSI invalid ID message Media Load/Eject failure Destination element full Source slot or drive empty Unrecognized loader command Wrong header length TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 4 6 of 79...
Timeout detected by loader on system Reset the unit (menu item testing CONFIG URATION/RESET), restart System Test No error after loader recovery. Only informational message, no action required TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 4 8 of 79...
Technical support Export error. Run Library Verify Test (menu item DIAGNOSTICS/LOADER Fatal error during cartridge export. DIAG./LIBRARY VERIFY), after further occurrence contact Technical support 97h-9Fh Reserved TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 4 9 of 79...
F1 -> Fan at rear connector plate was the Subcode F3: contact Technical originator Support F2 -> Fan at drive was the originator F3 -> Both fan are defect A6h-AFh Reserved TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 5 0 of 79...
Subcode : The original drive error code is further occurrence contact reported Technical Support No connection to drive. Contact Technical Support Drive broken, needs repair. Contact Technical Support TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 5 1 of 79...
Communication timeout Length expired before expected character got Any other kind of driver error Start pattern missing Sequence enumeration error Packet length error Checksum mismatch TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 5 2 of 79...
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Gripper hold error. Gripper hold/closed position not reached. Gripper unexpected closed error. Gripper closed although a cartridge should be there. Slider start error. Start of slider motor unsuccessful TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 5 3 of 79...
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Door Error (door not closed) after import, cartridge already imported Drive wakeup failed Error accessing the slot status in System Database The Robotic load operation could not reach the cartridge present position TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 5 4 of 79...
10 seconds if the error condition does not reoccur. Drive error Drive determined that a drive hardware failure has occurred. Error condition clears when drive is powered off. Drive is not disabled. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 5 5 of 79...
If communicating via the RMU, log out before attempting to communicate via the OCP or serial port. If communicating via the serial port, log out before attempting to communicate via the OCP or RMU. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 5 6 of 79...
Check the ethernet cable carefully (or try another cable) and, if the RMU is connected to a network hub or switch, try a different port. If the RMU is still malfunctioning, replace at first the RMU and at last the autoloader. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 5 7 of 79...
If the cartridge will not eject from the drive, navigate to BULK EXCHANGE in the Commands Menu and remove all other cartridges from the autoloader. Replace the autoloader. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 5 8 of 79...
To comply with the safety and regulatory agency standards listed in Chapter 4, all SCSI cables you use with the autoloader must be properly shielded. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 5 9 of 79...
Prevent cartridges from being imported or exported Inquire about the autoloader serial number Perform the autoloader self-test Upload log parameter data Upgrade the autoloader firmware TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 6 0 of 79...
Message The initiator informs the autoloader that one or parity error more bytes in the last message it received had a parity error. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 6 1 of 79...
MODE SENSE (6 bytes) Reports its operating mode parameters to the initiator. MODE SELECT (10 bytes) Accepts changes to element address assignments and operating parameters from the initiator. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 6 2 of 79...
EEPROM. Used in conjunction with the READ BUFFER command to verify SCSI bus operation. Table 7 SCSI commands supported by the autoloader TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 6 3 of 79...
Indicates that the state of the autoloader may have changed. Aborted command Indicates that the autoloader aborted the last command. Table 9 Supported sense keys TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 6 4 of 79...
The slot numbers are displayed in hexadecimal format (1h through Ah). You can use the MODE SELECT command to change the address of each element in the autoloader. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 6 5 of 79...
When installed in the autoloader, the tape drive performs within its specifications. For more information about tape drive performance specifications, see the documentation for the tape drive. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 6 7 of 79...
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1. Picks the cartridge from a cartridge slot. 2. Places the cartridge in the tape drive. 3. Removes the cartridge from the tape drive. 4. Replaces the cartridge in the cartridge slot. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 6 8 of 79...
The power cord must have an IEC 320/EN60320 female connector on one end. The cordage must be harmonized to CENELEC publicati on HD-21. The electrical characteristics and rating must be minimum H05VVF3G0.75 (6 A). TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 6 9 of 79...
1) LpA is the average A -weighted sound pressure level over the following frequency range: 5 Hz to 12.5 KHz. 2) Represents a maximum sustained operational level. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 7 0 of 79...
Random vibration applied during non operating 3-100 Hz PSD = 0.015 g 137 -350 Hz PSD = 0.008 g 500 Hz PSD = 0.0039 g TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 7 1 of 79...
The shipping carton and packing materials are not intended to be used for shipping items other than an autoloader. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 7 2 of 79...
Standard ECMA-319 12,7 mm 384-Track Magnetic Tape Cartridge for Information Interchange, Helical Scan Recording, Ultrium-1 Format, June 2001 TapeAlert Specification, Version 2.0, November, 1997 IEC 60297 Rack Standards TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 7 3 of 79...
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The autoloader will continue to operate without error while being exposed to a field of 3 V(rms). The field is 80% amplitude modulated (AM) with a 1 kHz sine wave. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 7 4 of 79...
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According to FCC regulations, changes or modifications to this equipment that are not expressly approved could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 7 5 of 79...
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– Performance criteria B and C. A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the preceding standards has been made and is on file at BDT TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 7 6 of 79...
Cartridge, cleaning........18 Environmental specifications....... 69 Cartridges ..........18 Equipment description ........ 13 CE Notice ...........75 Check condition status ........63 Class A digital device........74 Cleaning Tape drive..........36 TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 7 7 of 79...
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Magnetic field immunity.......74 Product warranty.......... 4 Media Protected media, write........ 36 Errors ............57 Protocol, access ........55 Medium transport element ......64 Menu options..........31 TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 7 8 of 79...
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Voltage fluctuations ........74 Serial communication Error viewing, via........40 Server Connecting..........28 Warnings .............3 Service, performing ........38 Weight ............66 Shipping.............38 Write protected media ........ 36 Shipping specifications........71 TANDBERG DATA AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01 Page 7 9 of 79...
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