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HP Surestore Tape Library Model 3/30 Hardware Operator's Manual

HP Surestore Tape Library Model 3/30 Hardware Operator's Manual

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  • Page 4 The printing date changes when a new edition is printed. (Minor corrections and updates incorporated at reprint do not cause the date to change.) 1 November 1997 Edition 1 1997 by Storage Technology Corporation and Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 Hardware Operator’s Guide List of Pages Document Title: A4853A Hardware Operator’s Guide Manufacturing Document PN: A4853–96000 Customer Document PN: A4853–90000 Vendor PN: 95770 Edition 1 1 November 1997 EC# 83907 This guide has 62 pages. Page Change No. Disposition Title Copyright iii through xvi 1-1 through 1-6...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Contents About This Guide ..........Chapter 1.
  • Page 8 Hardware Operator’s Guide Illustrations Figure 1–1. Library Front View ........... . 1–1 Figure 1–2.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Organization About This Guide This guide explains the operation of the Digital Linear Tape (DLT) Library for the person in charge of monitoring its day-to-day operation. Organization This guide is organized as follows: Chapter 1 “Getting Started” explains the basic configuration of the DLT Library, its features and major components, powering on, and the library startup routine.

  • Page 10: Related Publications

    Related Publications Hardware Operator’s Guide WARNING A warning calls attention to a procedure or practice that could result in personal injury if not correctly performed. Do not proceed beyond this warning until you fully understand and meet the indicated conditions. Related Publications Additional information is contained in the manuals that accompany your tape drives.

  • Page 11: Internal Code License Statement

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Internal Code License Statement Internal Code License Statement The following is the Internal Code License Agreement from StorageTek: DLT Library...
  • Page 12 Internal Code License Statement Hardware Operator’s Guide DLT Library...

  • Page 13: Regulatory Statements

    HP shielded cables, such as those received with your product. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables used with this device must be properly shielded to comply with the requirements of the FCC.
  • Page 14 Regulatory Statements Hardware Operator’s Guide General Approval (U.K.) Note: The Hewlett-Packard A4853A DLT Library is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to Public Telecommunication Systems in the U.K. VCCI Class A (Japan) Note: 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).

  • Page 15: Declaration Of Conformity

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity xiii DLT Library...
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  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Chapter 1. Getting Started The Digital Linear Tape (DLT) Library is a self-contained, rack-mountable, fully automated cartridge system that can accommodate three tape drives and 30 cartridges. The library uses a small computer system interface (SCSI) library command set and attaches directly to the SCSI bus. Figure 1–1.

  • Page 18: Library Components

    Library Components Hardware Operator’s Guide Library Components The major components of the library, as shown in Figure 1–2, are robot assembly (includes hand/camera assembly) electronics module (not shown) cartridge access port storage cells for 30 cartridges tape drives (not shown) operator panel Figure 1–2.

  • Page 19: Robot Assembly

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Library Components Robot Assembly The robot moves cartridges to and from the storage cells, the CAP, and the tape drives when directed by the host (controlling) software. The robot’s major components are a Z column assembly and a hand/camera assembly. A theta motor and Z motor enable horizontal and vertical motion, respectively.

  • Page 20: Storage Cells

    Library Components Hardware Operator’s Guide Storage Cells The DLT Library contains storage cells for 30 DLT type IV or type IIIXT cartridge tapes. Figure 1–3 shows the cell locations. If Auto Clean is enabled, column 0, cell 7 cannot be used for a data cartridge, because a cleaning cartridge must be placed in that cell.

  • Page 21: Operator Panel

    Hardware Operator’s Guide DLT Library Safety Features Operator Panel The library operator panel includes a display for viewing library and tape drive status. The operator panel also includes five function buttons and three LEDs. The function buttons allow access to all of the menus, status displays, machine diagnostics, and error information available for the library.

  • Page 22: Powering On The Library

    Powering On the Library Hardware Operator’s Guide Powering On the Library The library power switch is located on the upper right rear of the unit, as shown in Figure 1–4, below. When the DLT Library is powered on or reset, it performs a complete diagnostic routine and a tape audit.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Operating The Library

    Chapter 2. Operating the Library The Digital Linear Tape (DLT) Library operator panel includes a four-line, 20-character per line, backlit display for viewing library and tape drive status. The operator panel also includes five function buttons and three light-emitting diodes (LEDs).

  • Page 24: Operator Panel Controls

    Operator Panel Controls Hardware Operator’s Guide Operator Panel Controls The operator panel has five function buttons. MENU The MENU button toggles the display between the Main Menu and Library/Drive Status. The MENU button calls up the previous (higher) level menu if the library displays one of the nested menus.

  • Page 25: Menus And Displays

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Menus and Displays Menus and Displays The hierarchy of menus and status displays in the DLT Library is shown in Figure 2–2. Figure 2–2. Operator Panel Menu Flow Chart To select an item, move the cursor using the up or down arrows until it points to the item, and press ENTER.

  • Page 26: Status Display

    Main Menu Hardware Operator’s Guide Status Display The first line of the status display (the library status line) shows the state of the CAP. The normal CAP states are CAP Locked, No Entry The cartridge access port cannot be used. ENTER Unlocks CAP The cartridge access port can be unlocked by pressing the ENTER key.

  • Page 27: Library Utilities

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Main Menu Library Utilities The Library Utilities menu displays diagnostic, error, and configuration options. > Library Diags Examine FSCs View Configuration Set Configuration Library Diags Accesses diagnostic routines for the library. Examine FSCs Displays the last 20 fault symptom codes. View Configuration Displays the current library configuration.
  • Page 28 Main Menu Hardware Operator’s Guide When you first choose a diagnostic option, the library prompts you to press ENTER to put the library in Maintenance Mode. Note: In Maintenance Mode, the library goes offline to the host. Make sure all host activity has stopped before proceeding.

  • Page 29: View Configuration

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Main Menu View Configuration View Configuration shows the library/drive configuration, as in the example below. Code Vers: x.x.xx SCSI ID = 0 3 Drives Installed Fast Load – ON Auto Clean – OFF Drv 2 NOT Configed The operator panel displays only Drv 1 SCSI ID –...

  • Page 30: Drive Utilities

    Main Menu Hardware Operator’s Guide Drive Utilities Drive Utilities displays tape drive utility options. > Clean a Drive Change Clean Cart Enter Clean Limit Uncal Drive Target Clean a Drive Allows the operator to manually insert a cleaning cartridge through the CAP and specify the drive to be cleaned. Change Clean Cart When Auto Clean is enabled, allows the operator to change the cleaning cartridge residing in the library.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3. Maintaining The Library

    Chapter 3. Maintaining the Library This chapter describes various Digital Linear Tape (DLT) Library manual operations that might be necessary from time to time, such as using the cartridge access port (CAP) and cleaning tape drives. Inserting a Cartridge into the CAP While the library is operating in automated mode, the robot mounts and dismounts cartridges to the tape drives automatically on request from the host software.

  • Page 32: Removing A Cartridge From The Cap

    Removing a Cartridge from the CAP Hardware Operator’s Guide Removing a Cartridge from the CAP After the robot has placed a cartridge in the CAP, press ENTER to unlock the CAP door. Open the door, remove the cartridge, and close the door. Note: A small lip in the CAP slot prevents cartridges from slipping out of place.

  • Page 33: Figure 3-2. Moving The Hand/Camera Assembly

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Manual Operations If the library robot becomes inoperative and you want to mount a tape into a drive, the hand/camera assembly might be in the way of the cartridge tape you want to reach, whether that tape is in a tape drive or a storage cell. To move the hand/camera assembly to reach a cartridge or drive 1.

  • Page 34: Removing A Cartridge From The Hand

    Manual Operations Hardware Operator’s Guide CAUTION: Make sure the picker assembly, shown in Figure 3–3, is retracted before moving the hand, to prevent it from striking the storage cells. Push it back with your finger. Figure 3–3. Retracting the Picker Assembly Removing a Cartridge from the Hand If the library becomes inoperative with a cartridge in the hand, you can remove the cartridge using the following procedure:...

  • Page 35: Figure 3-4. Removing A Cartridge From The Hand

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Manual Operations Figure 3–4. Removing a Cartridge from the Hand 3–5 DLT Library...

  • Page 36: Removing/Replacing A Cartridge In The Storage Cells

    Manual Operations Hardware Operator’s Guide Removing/Replacing a Cartridge in the Storage Cells Figure 3–5 shows the storage cell locations in the library, arranged in columns. When you locate the cartridge tape you need, pull it straight out of the cell. Figure 3–5.

  • Page 37: Mounting A Cartridge Into A Drive

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Manual Operations Figure 3–6. Removing/Replacing a Cartridge Tape in a Storage Cell When manually placing cartridge tapes in storage cells, replace the cartridge right side up (writing on top) with the VOLSER label facing out, as shown in Figure 3–6.

  • Page 38: Figure 3-7. Tape Drive Open/Closed

    Manual Operations Hardware Operator’s Guide Figure 3–7. Tape Drive Open/Closed 3–8 DLT Library...

  • Page 39: Dismounting A Cartridge From A Drive

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Manual Operations Figure 3–8. Mounting a Cartridge into a Drive To mount a cartridge into a drive (shown in Figure 3–8 removed from the library for clarity) 1. With the drive open (load latch up), insert the cartridge right side up (writing on top) with the VOLSER label facing out.

  • Page 40: Tape Drive Leds

    Manual Operations Hardware Operator’s Guide Tape Drive LEDs The right side LEDs on the tape drive face are shown in Figure 3–9 and explained in Table 3–1. Figure 3–9. Tape Drive LEDs 3–10 DLT Library...

  • Page 41: Table 3-1. Tape Drive Leds (Right Front Panel)

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Manual Operations Table 3–1. Tape Drive LEDs (right front panel) Label Color State Operating Condition Write Protected Orange Tape is write protected Tape is write enabled Tape In Use Yellow Blinking Tape is moving Tape is loaded: ready for use Use Cleaning Yellow Drive head needs cleaning, or...
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  • Page 43: Chapter 4. Handling Cartridge Tapes

    Chapter 4. Handling Cartridge Tapes Generally observe the following protocols when handling cartridge tapes: Keep cartridges clean. Inspect cartridges before each use. Never put a damaged cartridge into a drive or storage cell. Do not open cartridges or release the cartridge latch and pull out tape. Do not handle tape that is outside the cartridge.

  • Page 44: Applying Cartridge Labels

    Applying Cartridge Labels Hardware Operator’s Guide Applying Cartridge Labels The DLT Library uses type IV or type IIIXT cartridge tapes for data, plus diagnostic and cleaning cartridges. Different types of data cartridge are distinguished by a small letter next to the last number in the VOLSER. Cleaning and diagnostic cartridges are distinguished by a two or three letter prefix in the VOLSER.

  • Page 45: Setting Cartridge Write Protection

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Setting Cartridge Write Protection Setting Cartridge Write Protection Refer to Figure 4–3 to see the location of the write protect switch. To set the cartridge to write protected, slide the switch to the left so the orange indicator is visible.

  • Page 46: Cleaning The Cartridge Exterior

    Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior Hardware Operator’s Guide Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior Wipe all dust, dirt, and moisture from the cartridge with a lint-free cloth. CAUTION: To prevent tape damage, do not use acetone, trichloroethane, toluene, xylene, benzene, ketone, methylethyl ketone, methylene chloride, ethyldichloride, esters, ethyl acetate, or similar chemicals to clean cartridges.

  • Page 47: Appendix A. Specifications

    C5142A Not applicable Bar Code Labels Bar code labels are not available Not applicable Not applicable through Hewlett-Packard, but may be (See “Acquiring ordered from Engineered Data Additional Labels,” on Products (EDP). the following pages.) SCSI Cables (68–pin to 68–pin) 0.5m-SCSI cable...
  • Page 48 Supplies and Accessories Hardware Operator’s Guide Item HP Product Number HP Part Number SCSI Cables for V–Class (68–pin to 68–pin) 5.0m SCSI cable Not applicable A4801–63004 High-density with thumb screws to high-density with thumb screws, m–m with inline terminator for V–Class 10m SCSI cable Not applicable A4801–63002...

  • Page 49: Acquiring Additional Labels

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Supplies and Accessories Acquiring Additional Labels Each DLT Library is supplied with a sufficient quantity of type IV data cartridge labels (with the “D” designation) to match a fully populated library (30 cartridges). To order additional lables, contact Engineered Data Products (EDP) for a reference to a dealer who services your area.

  • Page 50: Dlt Library Specifications

    Supplies and Accessories Hardware Operator’s Guide DLT Library Specifications Tables A–3 through A–6 provide A4853A DLT Library specifications. Table A–3. Functional Data Item Measurement or Comments Media DLTtape type IV or IIIXT Number of cartridge cells Number of tape drives Up to three DLT4000/DLT7000 tape drives Average cartridge access time Six seconds...

  • Page 51: Agency Certifications

    Hardware Operator’s Guide Supplies and Accessories Table A–5. Power Specifications Item Measurement Input Voltage 90–264 VAC, single phase Frequency 47–63 Hz Maximum power consumption (library) 1.0 A at 120 V or 0.5 A at 240 V Table A–6. Environmental Specifications Item Measurement Operating...
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  • Page 53: Glossary

    Glossary electronics module A field replaceable unit of Ampere. the library incorporating the library controller card Alternating Current. (CYC), fan assemblies, and power supply. ANSI American National Standards Institute. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. Fahrenheit Audit An operation performed by the DLT fast load A mode of library operation permitting Library to track VOLSERs and cartridge locations.
  • Page 54 Hardware Operator’s Guide Library Utilities menu The library menu offering library utility selections. safety interlock switch A switch that load latch The mechanism used by the library disconnects power to the library when the front robot to open and close tape drives for mounting door is opened.

  • Page 55: Index

    Index X–3 DLT Library...
  • Page 56 Hardware Operator’s Guide X–4 DLT Library...
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