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LaCie 107416 - 1.6/4.16TB AIT3 2U 16SLOT User Manual

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  • Page 1 LACIE AIT LIBRARY USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Copyrights Copyright © 2002 LaCie. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of LaCie.
  • Page 3 This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Manufacturer’s Declaration for CE Certification We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European standards: Class B EN60950, EN55022, EN50082-1, EN60555-2 With reference to the following conditions:...

  • Page 4: Health And Safety Precautions

    Health, Safety and General Use Precautions Always follow the basic precautions listed below to use your LaCie drive safely and correctly. Respecting these guidelines will help to avoid the possibility of personal injury to yourself or others, as well as to prevent damage to your device and other computer equipment.
  • Page 5 Always place your library in a horizontal position before using it. Otherwise, it may fall, causing damage to the device and/or corruption or loss of data. Protect your library from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. Dust can build up inside the device, increasing the risk of damage or malfunction.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    1. Introduction..................10 1.1 Overview..................10 1.2 Product Features and Functions ............. 12 1.2.1 Front ..................12 1.2.2 Rear ................... 13 1.2.3 Bottom ..................14 1.3 System Structure ................15 1.4 Cartridges ..................16 1.4.1 AIT Cartridge ................16 1.4.2 Cleaning Cartridge ..............16 1.5 Software..................
  • Page 7 3.2 Control Panel ................. 41 3.2.1 Usage of the Control Panel............41 3.2.2 Viewing the Status Display ............42 3.2.3 Menu Items ................. 44 3.3 Control Buttons ................49 3.4 Warnings..................50 3.5 Errors ....................51 3.6 Setting or Changing the Password ..........51 3.7 Basic Settings ..................
  • Page 8 5.3 Cleaning the AIT Drive ..............73 6. Using the Library Administration Menu........76 6.1 Overview..................76 6.2 Library Administration Menu ............77 6.3 Menu Items ..................80 6.4 System Configuration Menu............80 6.4.1 Configuration................81 6.4.2 Network ..................82 6.4.3 SCSI ID ..................
  • Page 9 7.6.2 SCSI Cable Length ..............108 7.7 SCSI Specifications ................ 108 7.7.1 About SCSI Components............108 7.7.2 About SCSI Bus ................. 109 7.8 Error Code List ................109 7.9 Other Messages ................112 8. Contacting Customer Service............. 113 8.1 Warranty ..................115...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Up to 8 AIT cartridge volumes can be set. Cartridges can be replaced from the front panel. When the LaCie AIT Library is equipped with a bar code reader, bar code labels can be used to manage cartridges. The following types of cartridges can be used in this library: AIT3 Cartridge –...

  • Page 11: Manual Updates

    Warranty LaCie and its suppliers accept no liability for any loss of data during the use of this device, or for any of the problems caused as a result. As a precaution, it is recommended that the tape media be tested after they have been written to.

  • Page 12: Product Features And Functions

    4 – Liquid Crystal Display The LCD panel displays information such as operating status. When in normal standby state, it displays the status of the LaCie AIT Library. 5 – Control Buttons These buttons are used to control operations through the Control Panel Menu.

  • Page 13: Rear

    3 – Fan Unit Please be careful not to block the ventilation holes. If the ventilation holes are blocked, the LaCie AIT Library may overheat, resulting in fire or other damage. 4 – Transport Switch During installation, remove the transport screw and set it in the bottom hole (safe position).

  • Page 14: Bottom

    1.2.3 Bottom DIP Switches for Setup The default setting of the DIP switches is as follows. Use the DIP switches as is. For details, please refer to section 2.8 Setting the DIP Switches.

  • Page 15: System Structure

    1.3 System Structure Generally, the library is connected to the host computer and used to control the library from the host computer. Also, you can connect the library to the network so that it can be configured and maintained through a browser. Important Note: A SCSI host adapter card must be installed in the host computer.

  • Page 16: Cartridges

    This section describes the cartridges used in the LaCie AIT Library. 1.4.1 AIT Cartridge AIT cartridges for AIT3, AIT2 and AIT1 drives can be used in the LaCie AIT Library. To achieve the maximum transfer rate and recording capacity, use the optimum cartridges for the type of AIT drive installed.

  • Page 17: Software

    1.5 Software For guidance on application software that can be used with the LaCie AIT Library and supported operating systems, please contact your reseller or LaCie Technical Support. 1.6 Precautions In the cartridge slots, use the optimum cartridges for the type of AIT drive installed.

  • Page 18: Installation

    2.2 Unpacking Important Note: You will need the box, packing materials and transport screw if you wish to move or transport the LaCie AIT Library in the future. Retain them for future use. 1) Remove the LaCie AIT Library from the box as indicated on the box.

  • Page 19: Checking The Package Contents

    1) Make sure that a SCSI host adapter card is installed in the host computer. 2) Install the application software supporting the library on the host computer. For guidance on application software that can be used with the LaCie AIT Library and supported operating systems, please contact your reseller or LaCie...

  • Page 20: Installing The Ait Library

    Also, set the library horizontally so that its front and sides are inclined by no more ± 1 degree in any direction. With the included rack mounting kit, the LaCie AIT Library can be installed on an EIA Standard 19-inch rack.
  • Page 21 Important Note: Install the LaCie AIT Library on a horizontal surface near an AC power outlet. Also, leave a gap of about 150mm (5.9in.) behind the rear of the unit to allow air to circulate.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Power Cable

    2.6 Connecting the Power Cable 1) Confirm that the power switch on the rear of the LaCie AIT Library is turned off (¡ is pressed). 2) Connect one end of the power cable to the power supply connector and the...

  • Page 23: Connecting To The Host Computer

    2.7 Connecting to the Host Computer Connect the LaCie AIT Library and the host computer with a SCSI cable. This section explains general connecting steps. To connect, use the Ultra2 Wide SCSI LVD cable. However, when using a model equipped with an AIT3 drive, use an Ultra160 SCSI LVD cable.

  • Page 24: Setting The Dip Switches

    2.8 Setting the DIP Switches DIP switch settings determine whether electric power is supplied to the SCSI terminator (when multiple SCSI devices are connected). The default factory setting of the DIP switches is as follows: 1-7: On Used for expansion purposes 8: On ON: SCSI TERM POWER ON OFF: SCSI TERM POWER OFF...

  • Page 25: Connecting Scsi Peripheral Devices

    3) Press the power switch to turn on the power. 2.9 Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices SCSI peripheral devices can be connected to the SCSI connectors to the LaCie AIT Library. The SCSI configuration of the library is as shown below. Connect the devices according to the system environment.

  • Page 26: Turning The Power On/Off

    2.10 Turning the Power On/Off Turn the Power On Turn on the LaCie AIT Library power, then turn on the host computer power. 1) Press the power switch on the rear of the library. The message on the right appears and startup process begins (Startup takes several minutes).
  • Page 27 When using DHCP, wait at least 30 seconds. Then, go to section 2.11 Initial Setup. Important Note: If you start the host computer before the library, the SCSI ID is not detected correctly. Therefore, you must always start the library before starting the host computer.

  • Page 28: Initial Setup

    Once the library has started, perform the initial setup as follows: 1) Set the date and time (section 2.11.1 Setting the Date and Time). 2) Set the SCSI IDs of the LaCie AIT Library and AIT drives if necessary (section 2.11.2 Setting the SCSI ID).
  • Page 29 3) Select “1.Date & Time”, then press the [ENTER] button. Date and Time appears. 4) Set the month, day and year. A) When the month digits flash, use the buttons to set the month, then press the [ENTER] button. B) When the day digits flash, use the buttons to set the day, then press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 30: Setting The Scsi Id

    LaCie AIT Library and AIT drives. About SCSI ID For each SCSI bus, a unique SCSI ID must be set for the LaCie AIT Library and AIT drives. The default factory settings of SCSI IDs are as follows: Library: 0...
  • Page 31 3) Set the SCSI ID and SCSI parity of the library. A) When the “ID” of “Library” setting flashes, use the buttons to set the SCSI ID, then press the [ENTER] button. B) When the “Parity” setting flashes, use the buttons to set the SCSI parity, then press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 32: Setting The Cartridges

    Preparing the Cartridge Affix bar codes labels and check the cartridge erase-protection tab as necessary. Prepare the cartridge for use. When the LaCie AIT Library is equipped with a bar code reader, you can manage cartridges with bar code labels.
  • Page 33 Setting the Cartridge Set the cartridge into the LaCie AIT Library. When setting the cartridge, specify the slot by its element address. For information about element addresses, refer to section 3.9 Assigned Element Addresses. 1) At the status display, press the [MENU] button for two seconds.
  • Page 34 The cartridge dock shutter opens.. 7) Insert the cartridge in the slot. Be sure to inset it all the way. 8) If you selected “1.Single Mode” in step 4, press the [CANCEL] button. 9) If you selected “2.Multiple Mode” in step 4, perform the following depending on the number of open slots.

  • Page 35: Connecting To The Network

    2.11.4 Connecting to the Network If the LaCie AIT Library is connected to the network, a browser can be used o configure the library and view status information. Connect the LaCie AIT Library to the network as follows:...
  • Page 36 Important Note: After connecting to the network, a browser can be used to change network settings. The LaCie AIT Library does not support DNS (the [DNS] setting of the Network Menu is not supported). You can obtain the LaCie AIT Library’s MAC address from the Network Menu.
  • Page 37 4) When the “Host” setting flashes, set the host name. If no setting has been made, a flashing rectangle appears. In order to change the host name, use the button, the button, the [ENTER] button and the [CANCEL] button to enter the new host name, then press the [ENTER] button.
  • Page 38 10) When the “IP” setting flashes, use the button, the button, the [ENTER] button and the [CANCEL] button to set the IP Address, then press the [ENTER] button. 11) When the “Mask” setting flashes, use the button, the button, the [ENTER] button and the [CANCEL] button to set the subnet mask, then press the [ENTER] button.
  • Page 39 1) Connect a network cable from the hub to the Ethernet connector on the library. 2) Turn on the library power. Accessing the LaCie AIT Library From a Browser Use a browser to check whether the library is connected to the network. 1) Launch a browser on a client computer.
  • Page 40 The top page of the Library Administration Menu appears. (Example) When using Microsoft Internet Explorer...

  • Page 41: Basic Usage

    3.2 Control Panel The control panel can be used to configure the LaCie AIT Library settings, the AIT drive settings and the network settings. It can also be used to display the individual information about the LaCie AIT Library.

  • Page 42: Viewing The Status Display

    [3] Setting the condition of the cartridges If cartridges are set in the LaCie AIT Library and AIT drives, the numbers of the corresponding slots and drives are displayed in reverse video. [4] Condition of the AIT drives If a cartridge is set in the AIT drive, is displayed.
  • Page 43 [5] Picker The picker is displayed as When the picker has picked up and is conveying a cartridge, is displayed. Important Note: The status information can be viewed through a browser. Refer to section 6.2 Library Administration Menu.

  • Page 44: Menu Items

    3.2.3 Menu Items The following menus are in the control panel. Information Menu The LaCie AIT Library and AIT drive information can be displayed. The following submenus are in the Information Menu. Library Menu Displays information related to the LaCie AIT Library.
  • Page 45 Loads a cartridge into the LaCie AIT Library. Move Tape Menu This menu moves the cartridges. 4.2.2 Replacing the Cartridges. SCSI Menu The SCSI IDs and SCSI parities of the LaCie AIT Library and AIT drives can be set. 2.11.2 Setting the SCSI ID.

  • Page 46: Configuration Menu

    Configuration Menu The date and time, warning message displayed, bar code, R-MIC and brightness of the LCD panel can be configured. 3.7 Basic Settings. The following submenus are in the Configuration Menu: “Date & Time” Set the date and time. “Warning”...

  • Page 47: Network Menu

    Network Menu Necessary settings can be configured in order to connect to the network. 2.11.4 Connecting to the Network. The following submenus are in the Network Menu. “Host” Set the host name. “Domain” Set the domain name. “IP Address” Set the IP address and the subnet mask. “DNS”...
  • Page 48 Displays the bar code information. “R-MIC” Displays the R-MIC information. Password Menu A password can be assigned to the LaCie AIT Library. The password is used when accessing certain menus via Ethernet. 3.6 Setting or Changing the Password. System Down Menu This menu is used when shutting down and restarting the system.

  • Page 49: Control Buttons

    3.3 Control Buttons The following buttons are on the control panel. Use these buttons to operate the Control Panel Menu. [MENU] button The Control Panel Menu appears. button, button These buttons are used to select a menu and to input letters and numbers. Press to move to the previous menu, and to move to the next menu.

  • Page 50: Warnings

    3) Select “1.Host”, then press the [ENTER] button. “Host” appears, and the first character of the host name flashes. 4) Use the button and button to input the first character. 5) Press the [ENTER] button to flash the next character, then input the character.

  • Page 51: Errors

    LaCie Technical Support. 3.5 Errors When an error occurs in the LaCie AIT Library, an error code appears on the LCD panel. For information about error codes, refer to 8.8 Error Code List. 3.6 Setting or Changing the Password A password can be set on the LaCie AIT Library.

  • Page 52: Basic Settings

    2) Press the button twice to select “8.Password”, then press the [ENTER] button. 3) When “Enter Password” appears, enter the first character of the current password in the following manner: Use the buttons to select a letter. The prospective letter is displayed in the “?”...

  • Page 53: Disabling The Life Warning Display

    6) Press the [CANCEL] button twice to return to the status display. 3.7.2 Setting the Bar Code When the LaCie AIT Library is equipped with a bar code reader, in “Barcode” of the Configuration Menu, configure the bar code settings so that the bar...

  • Page 54: Setting The R-Mic Function

    Warning! When the LaCie AIT Library is not equipped with a bar code reader, do not change the setting to “YES” as this causes an error to be displayed when the library starts or when a cartridge is set. Important Note: The setting of the bar code can also be configured through a browser.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Panel

    2) Press the button four times to select “5.Configuration”, then press the [ENTER] button. 3) Select “4.R-MIC”, then press the [ENTER] button. 4) Use the buttons to select “YES”, then press the [ENTER] button. The default factory setting is “NO”. Select “NO”...
  • Page 56 button makes it brighter. 5) When “[ENTER] to activate” appears, press the [ENTER] button. The brightness of the LCD panel is now set. The display returns to the menu. 6) Press the [CANCEL] button twice to return to the status display.

  • Page 57: Disabling The Buttons On The Front Panel

    3.8 Disabling the Buttons on the Front Panel To prevent accidentally pressing the control buttons, you can disable the buttons on the front panel. Use a browser to disable the buttons in the Library Administration Menu. For details on the Library Administration Menu, refer to 6.2 Library Administration Menu.

  • Page 58: Assigned Element Addresses

    Do not subject the cartridges to strong vibrations. Do not drop the cartridges. When loading a cartridge into the LaCie AIT Library, the lid of the cartridge opens up automatically. Do not manually open the lid and touch the interior tape.

  • Page 59: Storing

    Perform the following periodically: Clean the air filter. If the front panel air filter is clogged with dust, the LaCie AIT Library may overheat, resulting in fire or other damage. Periodically clean the air filter. For information about how to remove the air filter, refer to 8.2 Changing the Air Filter.

  • Page 60: Operating The Ait Library

    2.11.3 Setting the Cartridges. 4.2.1 Taking Out the Cartridges To take out a cartridge set in the LaCie AIT Library or AIT drives, specify the slot with the element address. For information about element addresses, refer to 3.9 Assigned Element Addresses.
  • Page 61 5) Use the buttons to set the element address of the slot where the cartridge to be taken out is set, then press the [ENTER] button. 6) When “[ENTER] to activate” appears, press the [ENTER] button. The cartridge dock shutter opens. 7) Remove the cartridge from the slot.
  • Page 62 Two or more inserted cartridges The element address of the front slot appears on the first line. The element address of the next slot appears on the second line. A) Eject the cartridge and press the [ENTER] button. B) The slot moves to the next. Eject the cartridge in the same manner and press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 63: Replacing The Cartridges

    When replacing a cartridge, specify the slot using the element address. For information about element addresses, refer to 3.9 Assigned Element Addresses. To replace a cartridge set in the LaCie AIT Library: 1) At the status display, press the [MENU] button for two seconds. 2) Press the button once to select “2.Eject/Insert”, then press the [ENTER]...
  • Page 64 The cartridge dock shutter opens. 7) Remove the cartridge from the slot. Raise the cartridge about 1 mm and pull it out. 8) If you selected “1.Single Mode” in step 4, press the [CANCEL] button. 9) If you selected “2.Multiple Mode” in step 4, perform the following depending on the number of inserted cartridges.
  • Page 65 cartridge in the same manner and press the [ENTER] button. When you press the [ENTER] button, the slot moves to the next. C) Repeat until all the cartridges are ejected, and then press the [CANCEL] button. Only one inserted cartridge The element address of the front slot appears on the first line.
  • Page 66 13) Select the cartridge insertion method, then press the [ENTER] button. When you want to specify a slot and insert a cartridge in it, select “1.Single Mode”. When you want to insert several cartridges consecutively, select “2.Multiple Mode”. In this case, you only need to specify the first slot. 14) Use the buttons to set the element address of the slot where...
  • Page 67 Two or more open slots The slot moves to the next one. When it stops, insert another cartridge and press the [ENTER] button again. Repeat until all the cartridges are inserted, then press the [CANCEL] button. A) Insert a cartridge and press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 68: Moving The Cartridges

    20) When the initialization ends, press the [CANCEL] button three times to return to the menu display. 4.2.3 Moving the Cartridges It is possible to move a cartridge from a slot to the AIT drive or vice versa. Set the cartridge in the slot before performing the procedure below. When moving a cartridge, specify the slot with the element address.

  • Page 69: Viewing Information Related To The Ait Library

    Using the Tape Inventory Menu of the control panel, the following information related to the cartridges can be viewed: Bar code information When the LaCie AIT Library is equipped with a bar code reader, you can view the bar code information about the set cartridges by element addresses.

  • Page 70: Important Note

    3) To view the bar code information, select “1.Barcode”, then press the [ENTER] button. When the LaCie AIT Library is equipped with a bar code reader, the bar code information is only displayed when the bar code setting is “YES” or “Enable”.
  • Page 71 displayed. Press the button to view the next element address information, and press the button to return to the previous display. 5) Press the [CANCEL] button three times to return to the status display.

  • Page 72: Operating The Ait Drive

    5. Operating the AIT Drive 5.1 Overview This chapter explains how to view information related to the AIT drive and how to clean the AIT drive. 5.2 Viewing Information Related to the AIT Drive Using the Information Menu of the control panel, the following information related to the AIT drive can be viewed: Vendor ID Product name...

  • Page 73: Cleaning The Ait Drive

    For information about element addresses, refer to 3.9 Assigned Element Addresses. Important Note: First set the cleaning cartridge in the LaCie AIT Library, then move it to the AIT drive. Check in advance which slot is not occupied. For information about how to check, refer to 4.4 Viewing Cartridge Information.
  • Page 74 6) When “[ENTER] to activate” appears, press the [ENTER] button. The shutter of the cartridge dock opens. 7) Insert the cleaning cartridge into the slot. Be sure to insert it all the way. 8) Press the [CANCEL] button.
  • Page 75 9) When “[ENTER] to activate” appears, press the [ENTER]. The shutter closes and the initialization is performed. 10) When the initialization ends, press the [CANCEL] button twice to return to the menu, select “3.MoveTape”, then press the [ENTER] button. 11) Use the buttons to set the element address of the slot where the cleaning cartridge is set, then...

  • Page 76: Using The Library Administration Menu

    Important Note: In order to configure and maintain the library through a browser, browser software must be installed in the computer. Operating systems and browsers that are compatible with the LaCie AIT Library is as follows: Operating systems: Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0...

  • Page 77: Library Administration Menu

    6.2 Library Administration Menu When the Library Administration Menu is accessed using a browser, the following objects can be accomplished through the browser: Configure system-related settings Configure network-related settings Configure SCSI ID-related settings Set or change the password Update the firmware Check the operation condition Check the AIT library View the AIT library and AIT drive information...
  • Page 78 The top page of the Library Administration Menu appears. (Example) When using Microsoft Internet Explorer...
  • Page 79 3) Click the button of the menu to operate. The page corresponding to the selected menu appears. (Example) “System Configuration” page 4) To return to the top page click Important Note: When accessing the Library Administration Menu, we strongly recommend that you change the password before configuring the settings.

  • Page 80: Menu Items

    6.3 Menu Items The following menus are included in the Library Administration Menu. Important Note: The Library Administration Menu contains English and Japanese pages. Clicking in the upper-right corner of the page allow you to alternate between the English and Japanese pages. System Configuration Menu You can operate and configure settings related to the system, the network and the SCSI IDs.

  • Page 81: Configuration

    “Configuration”, which is located below “System Configuration”. The “Configuration” page appears. 2) Set the following items. Date & time Set the date and time of the LaCie AIT Library. For date, enter in “year/month/day” format and for time, enter in “hour:minute:second” format.

  • Page 82: Network

    When an AIT2 or AIT1 cartridge is being used, select “Disable”. Barcode When the LaCie AIT Library is equipped with a bar code reader, set whether or not to read the bar code affixed to the cartridge. If “Disable” is selected, the bar code will not be read.
  • Page 83 Important Note: The network settings can also be configured with the Network Menu of the control panel. 1) Click “System Configuration” on the Library Administration Menu, then click “Network”. You can also directly click “Network” which is located below “System Configuration”. The page to enter the password appears.
  • Page 84 3) When the following screen appears, enter “LIB81” for “User Name” and “LIBRARY” for “Password”, then click “OK”. Important Note: This screen appears only when you start your browser and access the Library Administration Menu. The confirmation performed in this screen is effective until you close your browser. The “Network”...

  • Page 85: Domain Name

    4) Set the following items. Host Name Enter the host name up to 63 alphanumeric characters and symbols ( - ). Before entering the host name, confirm that the same name does not already exist in the same subnet. Domain Name Enter the domain name up to 63 alphanumeric characters and symbols ( - ).

  • Page 86: Scsi Id

    6.4.3 SCSI ID In “SCSI ID”, the SCSI IDs and SCSI parities of the LaCie AIT Library and AIT drives can be set. After configuring, the LaCie AIT Library must be restarted. Warning! Do not use the same SCSI IDs on the same SCSI bus.
  • Page 87 Library Enter whether or not to enable SCSI ID or SCSI parity of the AIT library. Drive Enter whether or not to enable SCSI ID or SCSI parity of the AIT drive. 3) Click “Submit”. 4) When “Reboot now?” appears, click “OK”. The setting becomes effective when the library restarts.

  • Page 88: Password

    6.4.4 Password In “Password”, the password can be set or changed. The password is extremely important for the security of the library. When accessing the Library Administration Menu, be sure to change the password before configuring the settings. Furthermore, closely guard the password. Important Note: Because the password and control panel password are the same, the password can also be set using the Password Menu of the control panel.

  • Page 89: Maintenance Menu

    Displays information about the individual sensors, DIP switches and encoder values. History Logs can be viewed. Diagnostic You can check whether or not the AIT library is functioning normally. Firmware Upload The firmware of the LaCie AIT Library can be uploaded.

  • Page 90: Life Count

    6.5.1Life Count In “Life Count”, the number of times a specific part has been operated is displayed. 1) In the Library Administration Menu, click “Maintenance”. You can also directly click “Life Count”, which is located about “Maintenance”. 2) Enter the password, then click “OK”. Important Note: Each access to the Maintenance Menu requires that the password be entered.
  • Page 91 In the “Life Count” page, the numbers of times the following specific parts have been operated are displayed: Slider Picker Turn Table Shutter Fan (During operation) Drive Boot Flash...

  • Page 92: Error Count

    6.5.2 Error Count In “Error Count”, the number of times an error has occurred in a specific part is displayed. 1) In the Library Administration Menu, click “Maintenance”, then click “Error Count”. You can also directly click “Error Count”, which is located above “Maintenance”.

  • Page 93: Sensor

    6.5.3 Sensor In “Sensor”, information about the individual sensors, DIP switches and encoder values are displayed. 1) In the Library Administration Menu, click “Maintenance”, then click “Sensor”. You can also directly click “Sensor”, which is located above “Maintenance”. Important Note: Each access to the Maintenance Menu requires the password to be entered.

  • Page 94: History

    Sensor Turn Table Ref Turn Table Index Slider Ref Slider Pos Picker Open Picker Close Shutter Open Shutter Close Tape In (Slot) Tape In (Picker) Switch switch01 switch02 switch03 switch04 switch05 switch06 switch07 switch08 Encoder Turn Table Slider 6.5.4 History In “History”, the following logs can be viewed: Mechanical log SCSI log...
  • Page 95 2) Click of the log you want to view. Mechanical Displays the Mechanical log. A maximum of 128 entries are displayed in this log. SCSI Displays the SCSI log. A maximum of 128 entries are displayed in this log. Error Displays the Error log.

  • Page 96: Diagnostic

    Click to return to the [History] page. 6.5.5 Diagnostic In “Diagnostic”, you can check whether or not the LaCie AIT Library is functioning normally. 1) In the Library Administration Menu, click “Maintenance”, then click “Diagnostic”. You can also directly click “Diagnostic”, which is located above “Maintenance”.

  • Page 97: Firmware Upload

    Starts diagnosing the library. When diagnosing is completed, the result of the diagnosis is displayed on “Result”. 6.5.6 Firmware Upload In the “Firmware Upload”, the firmware of the LaCie AIT Library can be uploaded. Please consult your reseller or LaCie Technical Support about uploading firmware.
  • Page 98 2) Enter the password, then click “OK”. Important Note: Each access to the Maintenance Menu requires the password to be entered. Enter the password, then click “OK”. For information about the password, refer to 6.4.4 Password. 3) When the following screen appears, enter “LIB81” for “User Name” and “LIBRARY”...
  • Page 99 Important Note: This screen appears only when you start your browser and access the Library Administration Menu. The confirmation performed in this screen is effective until you close your browser. The “Firmware Upload” page appears. 4) In the “File Name” box, enter the file name (in full path) of the firmware. Also, you can click the “Browse”...

  • Page 100: Information Menu

    If the Library Administration Menu appears normally, the upload is complete. Warning! Do not turn off the power of the LaCie AIT Library while the firmware is being updated. The Library Administration Menu cannot be operated while the firmware is being updated.

  • Page 101: Inventory

    The “Information” page appears. 6.6.2 Inventory In “Inventory”, the following information related to the cartridges is displayed: The setting condition of the cartridges. You can find out which slot or AIT drive the cartridge is set. Bar code information. When the AIT library is equipped with a bar code reader, you can view the bar code information about the set cartridges by slots and AIT drives.
  • Page 102 For slots and AIT drives that have cartridges, are displayed. When the AIT library is not equipped with a bar code reader or a cartridge with no bar code information is set, nothing is displayed. If a cartridge with no R-MIC information is set, nothing is displayed.

  • Page 103: Appendix

    LaCie Technical Support. 7.2 Changing the Air Filter Once a year, change the air filter of the LaCie AIT Library. Contact your reseller or LaCie Technical Support if you wish to buy additional filters. Air Filter: Model Number – ACY-FL81-OB (for Black Bezel)

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    5) Change the other filter using the same steps. 7.3 Troubleshooting In the event that your LaCie AIT Library is not working correctly, please refer to the following checklist to find out where the problem is coming from. If you...
  • Page 105 7.7 SCSI Specifications Verify that the LaCie AIT Library supports the application software. For guidance on application software that can be used on the LaCie AIT Library and on operating systems that are supported, please contact your reseller or LaCie Technical Support.

  • Page 106: Transporting The Ait Library

    7.3 Troubleshooting – “The cartridge cannot be taken out”. In order to turn off the power to the LaCie AIT Library, first press the front power standby switch, then press the power switch on the rear. When the power standby switch is pressed, the internal mechanism moves to the appointed position, then the power enters the standby state.
  • Page 107 Number of cartridges that can be set Maximum 8 volumes Data transfer rate Native AIT3 12MB/s 24MB/s AIT2 6MB/s 12MB/s AIT1 4MB/s 8MB/s LCD Panel 21 characters x 4 rows Two lamps External connectors SCSI Ultra 160/m Wide LVD SCSI (2) Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX (RJ-45) (1) RS232C...

  • Page 108: Memory Capacity

    By connecting the SCSI cables to the SCSI adapter card, the library and other devices, a path (or a bus) is created for transferring commands. Targets The LaCie AIT Library and the AIT drive are peripheral devices (or targets) that receive commands from the host computer. Up to 16 devices...

  • Page 109: About Scsi Bus

    (including the host computer) can be connected to the Wide SCSI bus. Also, up to 8 devices can be connected to the Narrow SCSI bus. 7.7.2 About SCSI Bus When you are setting up the LaCie AIT Library using a SCSI bus, please note the following precautions: LVD SCSI The LaCie AIT Library is an LVD SCSI device.

  • Page 110: Error Code Description

    Changer Manager Errors Error Code Description 01000031 An internal error occurred in the library. 01000032 An internal error occurred in the library. 01000033 Access attempted to a non-existent AIT drive. The AIT drive may not be connected properly. 01000041 Fan malfunction. NVRAM Driver Error Error Code Description...
  • Page 111 Mechanical Manager Error (Byte2:Axis, Byte1:Class, Byte0:SubClass) (Continued) Error Code Description 03050402 TableAxis The Position Sensor is not normal. (Origin was not detected.) 03050501 TableAxis Destination not reached. 03050601 TableAxis Fine tuning not possible. 03060101 ShutterAxis Timeout occurred during Close Sensor High Wait.

  • Page 112: Other Messages

    7.9 Other Messages Warning Message Description Cleaning Request Refer to 5.3 Cleaning the AIT Drive. When one of the following messages appears, contact your reseller or LaCie Technical Support: Warning Message Description Threshold Condition Maximum number of turn table operations exceeded.

  • Page 113: Contacting Customer Service

    If you have asked yourself all of the pertinent questions in the troubleshooting checklist, and you still can't get your LaCie drive to work properly, call us directly using the number below. Before calling, make sure that you are in...
  • Page 114 Technical Support: 41 (0) 61 386 80 45 34 91 323 83 11 support.ch@lacie.com supporte@lacie.com LaCie United Kingdom & Ireland LaCie USA Monday through Friday, 9AM – 5PM • Monday through Friday, 6AM – 6PM PST Contact Us At: Contact Us At:...

  • Page 115: Warranty

    Under no circumstances will any person be entitled to any sum greater than the purchase price paid for the drive. To obtain warranty service, call LaCie Technical Support. You may be asked to furnish proof of purchase to confirm that the drive is still under warranty.

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