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  • Page 1 Document 95698 9714 Library Storage Module Hardware Operator’s Guide...
  • Page 3 9714 Library Storage Module Hardware Operator’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Louisville, CO 80028-2201 © 1996 through 2001, Storage Technology Corporation, Louisville, Colorado, USA. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. StorageTek, the signature, and Information Made Powerful are trademarks of Storage Technology Corporation. Other product names, features, and terms used in this publication are for informational purposes only and might be trademarks of Storage Technology Corporation or of other companies.

  • Page 5: Summary Of Changes

    Summary of Changes EC Number Date Edition Description 110170 July 1996 First Initial release. 111353 January 2000 Seventh Updates for DLT8000, new template, miscellaneous cleanup. 111605 February 2001 Eighth New template. 95698 Eighth Edition...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 8: Contents

    Contents Power Switch ............2-8 3: Operating the LSM .

  • Page 9: Figures

    Figures Figure 1-1. LSM Major External Components ........1-2 Figure 1-2.
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  • Page 11: Tables

    Tables Table A-1. EDP DLT Cartridge Label Specifications ......A-3 Table A-2. DLT Cartridge Environmental Specifications ......A-7 Eighth Edition 95698...
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  • Page 13: Preface

    Appendix A “Cartridge Tape Information” explains how to prepare, inspect, store, clean, and repair cartridges, and lists their specifications. Glossary Defines new or special 9714 Library terms and abbreviations used in this guide. Index Assists in locating information in this guide. Reader’s Comment Form at the back of the guide is for communicating suggestions or requests for change.

  • Page 14: Alert Messages

    The following list contains the names and order numbers of publications that provide additional information about the LSM, the drives, and cartridge tapes. DLT Publications Quantum DLT4000 Cartridge Subsystem Product Manual 313127601 (StorageTek) 81-60043-0x (Quantum) Quantum DLT7000 Tape Drive Product Manual 313134501...

  • Page 15: Obtaining Information

    StorageTek’s Customer Resource Center (CRC) is an online service that provides technical information such as software publications, user documentation, maintenance fixes, and answers to frequently asked questions. The CRC is for StorageTek employees and for contract customers and partners with a login and password. The location of the CRC is http://www.support.storagetek.com...
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  • Page 17: Notices

    Operation of this equipment with the required cables that are not shielded and correctly grounded may result in interference to radio and TV reception. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by StorageTek could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 18: Japanese Compliance Statement

    Japanese Compliance Statement Japanese Compliance Statement The following is the compliance statement from Japan: This equipment is in the Class A category information technology equipment based on the rules of Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). When used in a residential area, radio interference may be caused.

  • Page 19: Internal Code License Statement

    Internal Code License Statement Internal Code License Statement The following is the Internal Code License Agreement from StorageTek: NOTICE INTERNAL CODE LICENSE PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATION THIS EQUIPMENT. THIS NOTICE IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY), THE END USER, AND STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION (“STORAGETEK”), THE MANUFACTURER...
  • Page 20 Equipment, and during periods in which the by StorageTek’s customer service personnel or those Equipment is covered under a maintenance contract of an entity licensed by StorageTek, all rights in and to with StorageTek or service providers licensed by such Maintenance Code, service tools and manuals StorageTek, both Internal Code and Maintenance being reserved by StorageTek or its licensors.

  • Page 21: 1: General Information

    General Information The 9714 Library Storage Module (LSM) is the hardware component in an automated cartridge system. An automated cartridge system is a removable media, robotic system that mounts cartridges into a storage cell or into a drive for read and write operations.

  • Page 22: Figure 1-1. Lsm Major External Components

    Library Storage Module Components Figure 1-1. LSM Major External Components O PERA TO R PA NEL C A RTRIDG E A C C ESS PO RT FRO NT DO O R DO O R LA TC HES DRIV ES (INSIDE LSM ) PO W ER SW ITC H...

  • Page 23: Figure 1-2. Robot Components

    Library Storage Module Components Figure 1-2. Robot Components C A M ERA Z C O LUM N HA ND Z C A RRIA G E A SSEM BLY C 61008 95698 Eighth Edition...

  • Page 24: Storage Cells

    Library Storage Module Components Storage Cells The LSM is configured by panel, column, row, and cell so that the customer server software can locate a cartridge. The LSM contains storage cells for 40, 60, 80, or 100 cartridges. Cartridges are stored in cell arrays that hold 6 or 14 cartridges, for a total of 20 cartridges per column.

  • Page 25: Cartridge Access Port

    LSM Safety Features Cartridge Access Port A CAP is the location where you can add a cartridge to or remove a cartridge from an LSM without interrupting normal cartridge mounts and dismounts by the robot assembly. The CAP is located in the drawer on the front LSM cover. The hand uses the CAP as a storage location for an in-transit cartridge if the machine loses power.

  • Page 26: Controlling Software

    Controlling Software Controlling Software Controlling software within the customer server requests tape read/write operations to the drives and robotic move operations to the LSM components. The software determines where the cartridge is located by tracking the VOLSER and cell location during audits, then allocates which drive receives the cartridge. For specific information, refer to your software publications.

  • Page 27: Auto Clean Feature

    AUTO CLEAN Feature AUTO CLEAN Feature Drives might occasionally need to be cleaned to prevent read/write errors. When your LSM is configured during installation, the AUTO CLEAN feature can be enabled. If it is and a drive requires cleaning, the robot will receive a software message telling it to retrieve the cleaning cartridge from the cleaning cartridge cell in the LSM and place it into the drive.
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  • Page 29: 2: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators This chapter shows the locations and describes the functions of the library storage module (LSM) operator panel and the power switch. It also shows how to set the SCSI address and the maximum usage count of the cleaning cartridge. Refer to the drive publications for information about operating the drives.

  • Page 30: Figure 2-1. Lsm Operator Panel Softkeys, Indicators, And Display

    Operator Panel Figure 2-1. LSM Operator Panel Softkeys, Indicators, and Display MENU SERVICE REQ (OPERATOR PANEL DISPLAY) PROCESSOR ACTIVE INTERFACE ACTIVE RESET EXECUTE Initiates the download from the diskette. The IPL sequence consists of PROM tests, boot tests, and machine initialization. RESET DESIGNED FOR CSE USE ONLY! NOT an operator activity.

  • Page 31: Setting The Scsi Address

    Setting the SCSI Address Setting the SCSI Address You set the SCSI robotic address from the LSM operator panel. You might need to get the addresses from your systems administrator or CSE. Note: When configuring the LSM, you will encounter a message that states ‘Press execute for drive config info.”...

  • Page 32: Figure 2-2. Symbol Definitions For Menu Block Diagram

    Setting the SCSI Address Figure 2-2. Symbol Definitions for Menu Block Diagram Symbol Definitions for Menu Block Diagrams Press Execute to = display screen with actual display screen text from a top level menu Run Diagnostics Press Execute to = display screen with actual display screen text from sub-menus Dmnt to Drive 1 Most Recent FSC = display screen and type of information screen is displaying...

  • Page 33: Figure 2-3. Setting The Scsi Address

    Setting the SCSI Address Figure 2-3. Setting the SCSI Address PRESSED Test Screens After pressing the execute softkey, there will be a momentary delay before this screen appears. Download BT0.X Off/On Bus options for drives 1-5 only appear if those drives are installed and configured and after the preceding drive has been assigned an ID.

  • Page 34: Setting The Cleaning Cartridge Count

    Setting the Cleaning Cartridge Count Setting the Cleaning Cartridge Count Drives might occasionally need to be cleaned to prevent read/write errors. The drives are cleaned with a special cleaning cartridge. After so many uses, the cartridge must be thrown away. If your LSM was configured during installation to have the AUTO CLEAN feature enabled, you can use the LSM operator panel to set the maximum number of times a cartridge can be used.

  • Page 35: Figure 2-4. Setting The Maximum Usage Count Of The Cleaning Cartridge

    Setting the Cleaning Cartridge Count Figure 2-4. Setting the Maximum Usage Count of the Cleaning Cartridge Online - Press Exe to Unlk CAP MENU PRESSED Press Execute to Press Execute to Run Diagnostics See/Chg Cln Data MENU EXECUTE PRESSED PRESSED Press Execute to Press Execute to Show DLT Data...

  • Page 36: Power Switch

    OFF position to remove power from the robot and the drives. Figure 2-5. Power Switch Location PO W ER SW ITC H REA R O F 9714 C 61015 Eighth Edition 95698...

  • Page 37: 3: Operating The Lsm

    Operating the LSM This chapter contains the procedures for: • Powering-on or IPLing the LSM • Powering-off the LSM • Operating in automated mode • Operating in manual mode Note: When the machine is controlled by the host, refer to your software publications and enter the command at the customer server console to perform the desired activity.

  • Page 38: Figure 3-1. Dlt Handle Position

    Powering-on and IPLing the LSM Figure 3-1. DLT Handle Position DRIV E SHUTTLE DRIV E C A RTRIDG E C A RTRIDG E HO O K (UP) (UP) HO O K (DO W N) (DO W N) HA NDLE HA NDLE O PERA TE O PERA TE HA NDLE...

  • Page 39: Powering-Off The Lsm

    Powering-off the LSM Powering-off the LSM To power-off the LSM: 1. Make sure that no jobs are being run by the drives or robot. 2. Press the power switch (in the bottom of the rear cover of the LSM) to the OFF position.
  • Page 40 Operating in Automated Mode 4. Slide the drawer into the LSM. The lock automatically engages. Note: The host software determines what happens when you enter a cartridge upside down or with an unreadable label. Under normal conditions, the camera on the hand audits the CAP and recognizes that a cartridge is present, but the hand does not move it.

  • Page 41: Ejecting The Cartridge Through The Cap

    Operating in Automated Mode Figure 3-2. Entering a Cartridge through the Cartridge Access Port O PENING CA P V O LSER LA BEL INSERTING CA RTRIDG E E61016 Ejecting the Cartridge through the CAP When you want the robot to eject a cartridge from the LSM through the CAP, use the customer server console to enter the VOLSER of the cartridge you require.

  • Page 42: Replacing The Cleaning Cartridge

    Operating in Automated Mode If the operator panel displays “ONLINE - PRESS EXE TO UNLK CAP,” go directly to the steps below. To gain access to the CAP so that you can remove a cartridge from it: 1. Press on the operator panel. EXECUTE a.

  • Page 43: Replacing The Expired Cleaning Cartridge

    Operating in Manual Mode Replacing the Expired Cleaning Cartridge To replace the expired cleaning cartridge: 1. Press until the operator panel displays “PRESS EXECUTE TO MENU REPLACE CLN CART.” 2. Press EXECUTE The operator panel displays “PRESS EXECUTE TO REPLACE DLT CART.” 3.

  • Page 44: Figure 3-3. Opening The Lsm Front Door

    Operating in Manual Mode Figure 3-3. Opening the LSM Front Door FRO NT DO O R DO O R LA TC H (2X) LA TC H TO P LA TC H DETA IL A C 61017 Eighth Edition 95698...

  • Page 45: Opening The Lsm Front Door

    Operating in Manual Mode Opening the LSM Front Door You must open the front door to perform manual operations. Refer to Figure 3-3 on page 3-8. 1. Make sure that all jobs have ended and place the LSM offline. If the LSM operator panel does not say OFFLINE, refer to your software publication and enter the command at the customer server console to place the LSM offline.

  • Page 46: Raising And Lowering The Z Carriage

    Operating in Manual Mode Raising and Lowering the Z Carriage If you need to raise or lower the hand, slowly and carefully move it by placing your hand on the Z carriage as shown in Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4. Raising and Lowering the Z Carriage E61018 3-10 Eighth Edition...

  • Page 47: Rotating The Z Column

    Operating in Manual Mode Rotating the Z Column If you need to rotate the Z column, grasp it and carefully rotate it, as shown in Figure 3-5. The Z column rotates 140 degrees. If the column meets resistance and stops before the desired position is reached, it has contacted a stopping mechanism.

  • Page 48: Locating The Cartridge In The Storage Cells

    View Config menu. Figure 3-6. Locating Cartridges—Top View C O LUM N 0 C O LUM N 0 PA NEL 0 PA NEL 1 PA NEL 2 9714 - TO P V IEW C 61020 3-12 Eighth Edition 95698...

  • Page 49: Figure 3-7. Locating Cartridges-Panels, Columns, Rows

    Operating in Manual Mode Figure 3-7. Locating Cartridges—Panels, Columns, Rows PA NEL 0 PA NEL 1 PA NEL 2 C O LUM N C O LUM N C O LUM N C O LUM N C O LUM N C O LUM N C A P FREE THRO W C A LIB LA BEL...

  • Page 50: Removing A Cartridge From The Hand

    Operating in Manual Mode Removing a Cartridge from the Hand If the LSM loses power due to a power failure, a cartridge might be left in the hand. To complete a job request, you can remove it from the hand and manually mount it into a drive for a read/write operation.

  • Page 51: Figure 3-9. Removing A Cartridge From The Hand

    Operating in Manual Mode Figure 3-9. Removing a Cartridge from the Hand REA C H M EC HA NISM (SHO W N EXTENDED) G RIPPER M EC HA NISM HA ND PULLEY TA PE C A RTRIDG E C 61023 CAUTION: Follow the procedures described in “Moving the Robot”...

  • Page 52: Mounting A Cartridge Into The Drive

    Operating in Manual Mode Mounting a Cartridge into the Drive CAUTION: Before you mount a cartridge into the drive, you must make sure that power is on, and that the Operate Handle indicator is on. On older model drives, use the shuttle to operate, not the drive handle. A safety mechanism protects the drive if you try to operate it in an incorrect state.

  • Page 53: Figure 3-10. Dlt Handle Position

    Operating in Manual Mode Figure 3-10. DLT Handle Position DRIV E SHUT TLE DRIV E C A RTRIDG E C A RTRIDG E HO O K (UP) (UP) HO O K (DO W N) (DO W N) HA NDLE HA NDLE O PERA TE O PERA TE HA NDLE...
  • Page 54 Operating in Manual Mode To mount a cartridge into a drive: 1. Obtain the cartridge VOLSER, location, and drive number from the customer server console. 2. Open the LSM front door by using a latch key to unlock the top and bottom latches.

  • Page 55: Figure 3-11. Inserting A Cartridge Into The Drive

    Operating in Manual Mode Figure 3-11. Inserting a Cartridge into the Drive DRIV E C A RTRIDG E E61024 95698 Eighth Edition 3-19...

  • Page 56: Dismounting A Cartridge From A Drive

    Operating in Manual Mode Dismounting a Cartridge from a Drive To dismount a cartridge from a drive: 1. Obtain the drive number from the customer server console and place the drive offline. 2. Open the LSM front door by using a latch key to unlock the top and bottom latches.

  • Page 57: 4: Obtaining Maintenance Support

    Customer Initiated Maintenance begins with a telephone call from a customer to the StorageTek Customer Support. The customer receives immediate attention from StorageTek personnel to record problem information and send a CSE to correct the problem. To contact the Customer Support about a problem: 1.
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  • Page 59: A: Cartridge Tape Information

    Cartridge Tape Information This appendix describes how to prepare and maintain cartridges. It also lists the cartridge specifications. Preparing the Cartridges The following pages describe how to prepare a cartridge for use in the LSM. Handling a Cartridge Improper handling of cartridges can result in a loss of data or damage to a machine component.

  • Page 60: Figure A-1. Inspecting A Dlt Cartridge

    Preparing the Cartridges • Liquid in the cartridge • Labels not firmly attached or extending over the cartridge edge • Any other obvious damage Figure A-1. Inspecting a DLT Cartridge W RITE TA PE PRO TEC T LEA DER SW ITC H C 61003 Eighth Edition 95698...

  • Page 61: Ordering Dlt Cartridge Labels

    Note: Labels are available from a variety of suppliers. When ordering, make sure that the manufacturer’s labels comply with StorageTek DLT Cartridge Label Family Specification. Applying the Cartridge Labels The DLTtape VOLSER letter located next to the last number in the VOLSER reflects the media.

  • Page 62: Figure A-2. Applying The Cartridge Labels

    Ordering DLT Cartridge Labels Referring to Figure A-2, insert the label into the recessed areas provided on each cartridge. Figure A-2. Applying the Cartridge Labels V O LSER LA BEL C 61004 1. Make sure that the cartridge has been at room temperature for at least 24 hours.

  • Page 63: Setting The Write-Protect Switch

    Ordering DLT Cartridge Labels Notes: 1. Make sure that the labels are not placed elsewhere on the cartridge surface. 2. Make sure that the edges of the labels do not curl up; curling causes the cartridge to stick in the drive loader and the robot to misread the VOLSER.

  • Page 64: Maintaining Cartridges

    Wipe all dust, dirt, and moisture from the cartridge with a lint-free cloth. Use StorageTek Tape Cleaner Wipes, part 4046289-01 to clean the cartridges. These wipes are saturated with isopropyl alcohol. Do not let any solution touch the tape or get inside the cartridge.

  • Page 65: Cartridge Environmental Specifications

    Cartridge Environmental Specifications Cartridge Environmental Specifications Table A-2 refers to the international standard ECMA-209 operating and storage environments for DLT cartridges. Table A-2. DLT Cartridge Environmental Specifications Operating environment Temperature 10–40ºC (50–104ºF) Relative humidity 20%-80% noncondensing Wet bulb temperature 25ºC (77ºF) maximum CAUTION: Tape temperatures above 49°C (120°F) might damage the tapes.
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  • Page 67: Glossary

    Glossary The following terms are used in this guide or CIM customer initiated maintenance. apply to this product. The customer calls Customer Support to report a problem. configuration The description of an LSM, listing the panel types and drives. audit (1) For an LSM, a part of its IPL CSE See customer services engineer.
  • Page 68 Glossary in-transit cartridge A cartridge left in the PRW card The card that interfaces the LSM robot hand. If the CAP is empty, the hand control side with a SCSI host; attached to the places the cartridge into the CAP. If it is not PRC card.

  • Page 69: Index

    Index setting count, 2-6 cleaning exterior of cartridges, A-6 alert messages compliance statements caution conventions, xii Taiwan, xvi note, xii customer support, 4-1 note conventions, xii warning conventions, xii applying labels, A-3 auto clean dismounting cartridge from drive feature described, 1-7 manually, 3-20 automated mode operations DLT (digital linear tape) drive, 1-5...
  • Page 70 Index write-protect switch, A-5 opening LSM front door Z carriage, 1-3 opening LSM front doors, 3-9 Z column, 1-3 removing cartridge from hand, 3-14 replacing cleaning cartridge, 3-6 operating modes, 1-6 returning LSM to online status, 3-20 LSM (library storage module) setting write-protect switch, A-5 CAP, 1-5 storing cartridges, A-6...
  • Page 71 Index switch, write-enabled, A-5 write-protect switch, A-5 Taiwan warning statement, xvi Z carriage trademarks used in this guide, xi described, 1-1 location, 1-3 moving, 3-10 Z column described, 1-1 warning notices location, 1-3 conventions used in this guide, xii moving, 3-11 manually mounting a cartridge, 3-18 write-enabled switch, A-5 95698...
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  • Page 73: Reader's Comment Form

    Reader’s Comment Form Contact Us Submit your questions, comments, and suggestions to StorageTek’s Information Development Department. We appreciate your correspondence and are committed to responding to you. Publication Information Publication Name: Publication Part Number: Questions and Comments: Note: Staples can cause problems with automated mail sorting equipment. Please use pressure sensitive or other gummed tape to seal this form.
  • Page 74 FIRST CLASS PERMIT NO. 2 LOUISVILLE, CO U.S.A. POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE INFORMATION DEVELOPMENT MS 2201 STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION ONE STORAGETEK DRIVE LOUISVILLE CO 80028-2201 FOLD HERE AND TAPE DO NOT STAPLE FOLD HERE AND TAPE If you would like a reply, please print:...
  • Page 76 World Headquarters Storage Technology Corporation One StorageTek Drive Louisville, Colorado 80028 USA Phone: 303.673.5151 Fax: 719.536.4053...

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