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Plasmon G-Series Operator's User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Table of Contents Preface..........a Initial Power On ........19 Host Computer ..........19 Copyright Notice......... a SCSI ID Configuration ........20 Changes ............. a General Product Information..23 Introduction........3 Functional Description ......23 Who? ............3 Library System Models......
  • Page 3 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Library SCSI Configuration .... 39 Set-up Library ........93 Safety..........43 Config Information (Setup Mode)...94 Laser Safety ..........43 Unit information ..........95 Serial Number ..........96 CDRH Regulations ........43 Date and Time..........97 Lithium Battery ......... 43 Number of Buses ..........

  • Page 4: Preface

    While reasonable efforts have been taken in the preparation of the material contained in this manual, Plasmon assumes no liability resulting from any errors or omissions, or from the use of material contained herein. Plasmon is ISO 9001 certified.
  • Page 5 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Preface Document No. 305291-000 Revision B 8/28/01...
  • Page 6 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Chapter One Introduction Introduction ..............3 Who? ................3 Where?................3 Symbols ................4 Support ...............5 Support Contact ............... 6 Regulatory Notices ............7 FCC Compliance Statement ..........7 Laser Safety ..............8 CDRH Regulations............8 Lithium Battery ..............8 Power Cord Set Selection ..........
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  • Page 8: Introduction

    Plasmon G Series library system. Where? This manual contains chapters that will explain the operation of the Plasmon G Series library system. Here is a brief description of the chapters: CHAPTER ONE Introduction - Overview description of the manual, who...

  • Page 9: Symbols

    G Series Users Guide CHAPTER FIVE Operation - Description of the start up initialization and shut down operations of the Plasmon G Series library system. CHAPTER SIX Control Panel Operation - Description of all the menus and associated operations for the Plasmon G Series library system.

  • Page 10: Support

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Support Plasmon recommends that only qualified personnel should perform the following operations on the Plasmon G Series library system: Prepare for On-Line operation Set-up Start-up Operate Shutdown Maintenance Restart CAUTION: Untrained personnel operating the Plasmon...

  • Page 11: Support Contact

    Email support@plasmon.com For support assistance in Europe, Africa, Asia, Middle East, contact: European Headquarters United Kingdom Address Plasmon Data Limited Whiting Way Melbourn, Herts. SG8 6EN Telephone +44 (0) 1763 262 963 +44 (0) 1763 264 444 Techweb http://tech.plasmon.co.uk Email techsupport@plasmon.co.uk...

  • Page 12: Regulatory Notices

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Regulatory Notices FCC Compliance Statement The equipment to which this manual pertains has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 13: Laser Safety

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Laser Safety The optical drives used in this unit are certified to comply with DHHS rule 21 CFR Chapter 1, Sub-chapter J as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968.
  • Page 14 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Chapter Two Quick Installation Quick Start Installation and Guide ......11 Library Position .............. 11 Loading Media..............11 Mass Loading (Recommended) ........12 G64 and G104 Stabilizer Plates........13 On-Line Automated Import/Export ........ 16 Ten Slot Bulk Magazine..........16 Inside the Front Door .............
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  • Page 16: Quick Start Installation And Guide

    Loading Media Use only Plasmon approved ISO standard 5.25 inch Magneto Optical media in the library system. Media can be loaded into the library system using one of three methods.

  • Page 17: Mass Loading (Recommended)

    NOTE: There is not a requirement to load the media in a specific order. Plasmon does recommend that the storage slots are filled in a numerical order, starting with slot number 1. NOTE: See the library system storage slot map on the inside of the rear door for the numbering system of the storage slots.

  • Page 18: G64 And G104 Stabilizer Plates

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide 3. Carefully move the library system to the location at which will be attached to the host computer. 4. Insert the media into the slots. Insert the media with the shutter end of the media going in first.
  • Page 19 Plasmon G Series Users Guide two stabilizers six 8-32 UNC-2B screws six washers " hex wrench FIGURE 1. Stabilizer The stabilizers will be mounted one on each side of the library system. 1. Take one of the stabilizers and position it with the three threaded fasteners on underneath side of the library chasis.
  • Page 20 Plasmon G Series Users Guide CAUTION: If the library system is to be moved from it’s current position. It is recommended to remove the stabilizers prior to the move and re-install them when the library system is in the new location.

  • Page 21: On-Line Automated Import/Export

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide On-Line Automated Import/Export T h e a u t o m a t e d s i n g l e media cartridge Import/ Export mechanism is the d e f a u l t...

  • Page 22: Inside The Front Door

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide With the ten slot bulk magazine, up to ten pieces of media can be imported or exported from the library system. The library system can remain On-Line while the ten slot bulk magazine is removed and reinserted. Use the control panel to gain access to the ten slot bulk magazine.

  • Page 23: Scsi Connection

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide restraint that is provided, attach it to the cable and secure the cable to the library system with the Phillips head screw. FIGURE 2. Power Cable and SCSI Connection for the G164, G238, G438 and G638 NOTE: The power cable can be plugged into a standard 120 volt to 240 volt wall outlet.

  • Page 24: Initial Power On

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide NOTE: The SCSI buses are terminated inside the library system. It is not necessary to use a terminator on the SCSI bus. Initial Power On Turn on the power switch and close the front door.

  • Page 25: Scsi Id Configuration

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide SCSI ID Configuration The SCSI IDs are set at the factory to the following settings for the Plasmon G Series libraries. 1 Bus 2 Buses 3 buses SCSI SCSI SCSI SCSI SCSI SCSI Device Robotics...
  • Page 26 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Chapter Three Description General Product Information ........23 Functional Description............ 23 Library System Models........... 23 Magneto Optical Cartridge ........24 Barcode Label ..............24 Media Cartridge .............. 25 Major Hardware Components .........26 Mailslot................30 Operator Panel ............... 30 Media Store..............
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  • Page 28: General Product Information

    In this section, is information on the layout and description of the components that make up the library system. Functional Description The G-Series libraries make multiple optical disk cartridges available to computer systems for reading or writing. The G- Series libraries offer a capacity from 64 to 638 disks.

  • Page 29: Magneto Optical Cartridge

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Magneto Optical Cartridge The Plasmon G-Series library uses a 9.1Gb optical cartridge. Data is written, and read from a magneto optical disc enclosed within a carrier cartridge. B a r c o d e l a b e l recessed area FIGURE 1.

  • Page 30: Media Cartridge

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Media Cartridge To maintain their maximum reliability, the operator should take the time to inspect and clean each cartridge used. Before using the media cartridges, condition them to the normal operating temperature of the room for at least 24 hours.

  • Page 31: Major Hardware Components

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Major Hardware Components Refer to the following figures when reading the information in this section B u l k l o a d magazine Front access door Drive modules Operator panel Mailslot M a i n...
  • Page 32 Plasmon G Series Users Guide R e a r a c c e s s door M T A ( M e d i a T r a n s p o r t Assembly) FIGURE 3. G164 and G238 Library System Rear View Document No.
  • Page 33 Plasmon G Series Users Guide FIGURE 4. Front view G64 and G104 Major Hardware Components Document No. 305291-000 Revision B 8/28/01...
  • Page 34 Plasmon G Series Users Guide FIGURE 5. Rear view G64 and G104 Document No. 305291-000 Revision B 8/28/01 Major Hardware Components...

  • Page 35: Mailslot

    The drives used in the library system allow the reading and writing of data to the system. They have been fully tested to work with the library system. Contact Plasmon for the latest drive updates. Major Hardware Components Document No. 305291-000...

  • Page 36: Scsi Interface

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide SCSI Interface The connection between the library system and a host computer. The interface to the library system is an LVD/SE SCSI bus using a 68 pin high density connection. NOTE: The SCSI Interface for the G164, G238, G438 and G638 can be configured into single, dual or triple SCSI bus.
  • Page 37 Plasmon G Series Users Guide numbered from the top down with each module containing two drives and with drive 1 on the top. G104 Slot Configuration: Looking at the system through the rear access door, the columns are from left to right, starting with column 1. The slot numbering starts in the right column which is column 2.
  • Page 38 Plasmon G Series Users Guide top. The ten slot magazine is numbered from the top down with slot one on the top. Storage Slot Map FIGURE 6. Storage Slot Map Location G438 Slot Configuration: (one expansion bay) Looking at the system through the rear access door, the...
  • Page 39 Plasmon G Series Users Guide G638 Slot Configuration: (two expansion bays) Looking at the system through the rear access door, the columns are from left to right starting with column 1 (far left) and the storage slots are numbered following the pattern for...
  • Page 40 Plasmon G Series Users Guide G - S e r i e s 5 . 2 5 " O p t i c a l L i b r a r y S l o t N u m b e r i n g...
  • Page 41 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Major Hardware Components Document No. 305291-000 Revision B 8/28/01...

  • Page 42: System Overview

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide System Overview The following topics are a short overview of the library system capabilities. Command Processing The library system responds to SCSI commands from a host computer system to load and unload drives and move cartridges within the library.

  • Page 43: Bulk Loading Media

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Bulk Loading Media Bulk loading of media cartridges can be performed by using the 10 slot magazine, or by opening the rear access door and placing media in each storage slot by hand. NOTE: This is not available for the G64 and the G104...

  • Page 44: Library Scsi Configuration

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Library SCSI Configuration Bus Configuration Bus Identification Devices on the bus One SCSI Bus Bus 1 Drives 1 through 6 and library control Two SCSI Buses Bus 1 Drive modules 1&2, 5&6, 9&10 and library control Bus 2 Drive modules 3&4, 7&8 and...
  • Page 45 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Library SCSI Configuration Document No. 305291-000 Revision B 8/28/01...
  • Page 46 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Chapter Four Safety Safety ................43 Laser Safety ..............43 CDRH Regulations............43 Lithium Battery ............... 43 Power Cable Set Selection ..........44 Power Cable ................44 Power Switch ................44 Rear Door............... 44 Document No. 305291-000...
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  • Page 48: Safety

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Safety To avoid dangerous situations while operating the Plasmon G Series library system, follow all the safety rules and operating procedures. Anyone that operates the Plasmon G Series library system must have complete understanding and comply with all instructions and warnings found inside this manual and all other related documentation.

  • Page 49: Power Cable Set Selection

    CAUTION: The library system is not operable with this door open. A key that is furnished by Plasmon with the G Series library system will be used to open the rear door. The rear door will be used to bulk load the library system.
  • Page 50 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Chapter Five Operation Operator Panel ............47 LCD Symbols ..............48 Document No. 305291-000 Revision B 8/28/01...
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  • Page 52: Operator Panel

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Operator Panel The following functions can be accessed upon initial power- on procedure: Select a library system mode Access error information Open or close the mailslot When the library system powers up, the LCD displays:...

  • Page 53: Lcd Symbols

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide LCD Symbols The following symbols appear on the LCD panel: TABLE 2. LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS This LCD symbol... Is used to Make a first selection, and move to a submenu Exit a menu selection Allow a mode selection to be changed...
  • Page 54 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Chapter Six Operator Menus Library System Operating Modes........51 On-line Mode..............51 Setup Mode..............51 Maintenance Mode............51 Procedures ................ 52 Using the Operators Panel and Menu......52 Menu Structure..............54 User Menu................58 Library Status..............59 Config Information............
  • Page 55 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Network Interface .............. 85 IP Address ....................8 6 Subnet Mask.................... 8 7 Release Magazine.............. 88 Turn Drive Off ..............89 Turn Drive On ..............90 Service Drives..............91 Restore Drives ..............92 Set-up Library ..............93 Config Information (Setup Mode)........

  • Page 56: Library System Operating Modes

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Library System Operating Modes The library system can operate in the following modes. On-line mode Setup mode Maintenance mode (reserved for Service Technicians) The following is a brief description of each mode, for instructions on running...

  • Page 57: Procedures

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Procedures This section covers all of the steps within setup mode Using the Operators Panel and Menu The library system has a four line LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) located on the front panel. Below the LCD panel are button switches, used to toggle between modes or functions of the unit.
  • Page 58 Plasmon G Series Users Guide The following table format is used to describe how to navigate through the LCD panel selections: Step Press To do the following The LCD displays Tips and Notes Run the selection. Any information ELEMENTS= pertaining to the information displayed.

  • Page 59: Menu Structure

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Menu Structure There are several top level menu items. The following is a directory of the menus followed by the page number in which a more detailed description of each menu is found. NOTE: The following explanations of the menu items are for the G164, G238, G438 and G638.

  • Page 60: Release Magazine

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Enable Mailslot Enable Magazine (Not available with the G64 and G104) Enable BC Reader Bar Code Type Drive Options see page 69 Write Cache Enable Verify on Write DASD Inq Respons Passwords see page 70...

  • Page 61: Restore Drives

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Service Drives This is a password protected section. Restore Drives This is a password protected section. Set Up Library This will allow changes to be made in the configuration of the library system. This is a password protected section.

  • Page 62: Maintenance Mode

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Event History see page 121 Micro Op Stack see page 122 Network Interface see page 123 IP Address Subnet Mask Offline Operations see page 126 Scan Elements Unload Drives Park Library Test Library Service Drives...

  • Page 63: User Menu

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide User Menu Several menu selections are available to the user, some menu items may require a password to enter. On the following pages we will discuss each menu item in detail. To enter the user menu area press the select key, which is the left most button of the operator panel.

  • Page 64: Library Status

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Library Status The following are the library user menus used to check status of the library. This allows a view of the library system status by selecting a number of menu options, described in the remainder of this section.

  • Page 65: Config Information

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Config Information The CONFIG INFORMATION command is used to display information such as the model, serial number, and the date and time of the library system. For this selection, the LCD displays: LIBRARY STATUS *ON-LINE...

  • Page 66: Unit Information

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide UNIT INFORMATION The UNIT INFORMATION menu gives the user details about the libraries slot count, drive count and firmware level. For this selection, the LCD displays: CONFIG INFORMATION *ON-LINE 1 UNIT INFORMATION O H P...

  • Page 67: Serial Numbe

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide SERIAL NUMBER Allows the user to view the SERIAL NUMBER as recorded in the NVRAM For this selection, the LCD displays: CONFIG INFORMATION *ON-LINE 2 SERIAL NUMBER O H P O H P O F P...

  • Page 68: Date And Time

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide DATE AND TIME Allows the user to view the date and time the system has been set to. To set the date and time please see the SETUP MODE function DATE AND TIME For this selection, the LCD displays:...

  • Page 69: Number Of Buses

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide NUMBER OF BUSES Allows the user to view the number of buses the library has been set to. To set the number of buses, please see the SETUP MODE function NUMBER OF BUSES For this selection, the LCD displays:...

  • Page 70: Changer Address

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide CHANGER ADDRESS Allows the user to view the changer SCSI ID. To change the SCSI ID please see the SETUP MODE function CHANGER ADDRESS CONFIG INFORMATION *ON-LINE 5 CHANGER ADDRESS O H P O H P...

  • Page 71: Drive Addresses

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide DRIVE ADDRESSES Allows the user to view the drive SCSI ID’s. To change the drive SCSI ID please see the SETUP MODE function DRIVE ADDRESSES For this selection, the LCD displays: CONFIG INFORMATION *ON-LINE 6 DRIVE ADDRESSES...

  • Page 72: Changer Options

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide CHANGER OPTIONS Allows the user to view the changer options. For explanations or to change the changer options please see the SETUP MODE function CHANGER OPTIONS For this selection, the LCD displays: CONFIG INFORMATION *ON-LINE...
  • Page 73 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Step Press To do the following The LCD displays Tips and Notes To move to the next Y for Yes CONFIG INFORMATION menu item ENABLE MAILSLOT: X N for No To move to the next...

  • Page 74: Drive Options

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide DRIVE OPTIONS Allows the user to view the drive options. To change the drive options please see the SETUP MODE function DRIVE OPTIONS For this selection, the LCD displays: CONFIG INFORMATION *ON-LINE 8 DRIVE OPTIONS...

  • Page 75: Passwords

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide PASSWORDS This menu selection is not active while online. To set passwords please refer to the SETUP MODE operation PASSWORDS For this selection, the LCD displays: CONFIG INFORMATION *ON-LINE 9 PASSWORDS O H P O H P...

  • Page 76: Status Information

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Status Information For this selection, the LCD displays: LIBRARY STATUS *ON-LINE 2 STATUS INFORMATION O H P O H P O F P O F P O N P O N P O M P...

  • Page 77: Element Status

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide ELEMENT STATUS The ELEMENT STATUS setup command is used to display which elements (slots, drives, pickers, or I/O stations) of the library system are populated with media cartridges. To change an element status please see the SETUP...
  • Page 78 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Step Press To do the following The LCD displays Tips and Notes To view an element of a higher number To view an element of a lower number To return to the status information menu...

  • Page 79: Drive States

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide DRIVE STATES Allows the user to view the off or on state of the drives. To change the state of a drive please see the SETUP MODE function DRIVE STATES For this selection, the LCD displays:...

  • Page 80: Power-On Hours

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide POWER-ON HOURS The POWER-ON HOURS command is used to display the number of hours that the library system has been powered on. This information is helpful as information for general preventive maintenance. For this selection, the LCD displays:...

  • Page 81: Unit Cycle Count

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide UNIT CYCLE COUNT Allows the user to view the cycle count of the system since it was first used. This is the total cycle count and cannot be reset. For this selection, the LCD displays:...

  • Page 82: Drive Load Counts

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide DRIVE LOAD COUNTS Allows the user to view the drive load counts since they were last reset. To reset the drive load counts please see the SETUP MODE function DRIVE LOAD COUNTS For this selection, the LCD displays:...

  • Page 83: Function Counts

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide FUNCTION COUNTS Allows the user to view the cumulative function counts since they were last reset. NOTE: Function Counts can only be reset by qualified service personnel. For this selection, the LCD displays: STATUS INFORMATION...
  • Page 84 Plasmon G Series Users Guide PICKER2 IN/OUT CHANGE PICKERS PIVOT L/R COL MAILSLOT OPEN CARTRIDGE FLIP CUMULATIVE UP/DOWN DISTANCE CUMULATIVE IN/OUT DISTANCE CUMULATIVE L/R ROTATIONS CUMULATIVE MAGAZINE RELEASES* * Not available in the G64 and G104 models Document No. 305291-000...

  • Page 85: Error Information

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Error Information In this section the error reporting logs will be discussed. For this selection, the LCD displays: LIBRARY STATUS *ON-LINE 3 ERROR INFORMATION O H P O H P O F P O F P...

  • Page 86: Error Log

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide ERROR LOG Allows the user to view the error log information. The error log information is a chronological list of the errors that have occurred since the log was last cleared. To reset the error log please see the Setup Mode function ERROR...

  • Page 87: Error Statistics

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide ERROR STATISTICS Allows the user to view the error statistic information. The error information contained is a statistical list of the most frequent errors that have occurred since the list was last cleared. To reset the error statistics please see the...

  • Page 88: Event History

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide EVENT HISTORY Allows the user to view the SCSI command event history. The information retained is an event list of SCSI commands received by the system since the history was last cleared. To reset the event history please see the Setup Mode function EVENT HISTORY.

  • Page 89: Micro-Op Stack

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide MICRO-OP STACK Allows the user to view the micro operations that have occurred. The Micro- op stack is a list of the operations that were performed for the last failing command. These "micro" operations include position, position and flip, pick, store, load, and unload.

  • Page 90: Network Interface

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Network Interface Allows the user to view the network interface settings. For this selection, the LCD displays: LIBRARY STATUS *ON-LINE 4 NETWORK INTERFACE O H P O H P O F P O F P...

  • Page 91: Ip Address

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide IP ADDRESS Allows the user to view the IP address that has been set for the system. To change the IP address please see the Setup Menu function IP ADDRESS For this selection, the LCD displays:...

  • Page 92: Subnet Mask

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide SUBNET MASK Allows the user to view the subnet mask that has been set for the system. To change the subnet mask please see the Setup Menu function SUBNET MASK For this selection, the LCD displays:...

  • Page 93: Release Magazine

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Release Magazine Allows the user to release the access door so that the 10 slot magazine can be pulled from the system and loaded or unloaded with media For this selection, the LCD displays: ON-LINE MENU...

  • Page 94: Turn Drive Off

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Turn Drive Off Allows the user to turn a drive off. A password is required, please see the password section ON-LINE MENU *ON-LINE 3 TURN DRIVE OFF O H P O H P O F P...

  • Page 95: Turn Drive On

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Turn Drive On Allows the user to turn a drive on. A password is required, please see the password section For this selection, the LCD displays: ON-LINE MENU *ON-LINE 4 TURN DRIVE ON O H P...

  • Page 96: Service Drives

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Service Drives Allows a user to remove a drive module from the system. A drive module consists of two drives. A password is required, please see the password section For this selection, the LCD displays:...

  • Page 97: Restore Drives

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Restore Drives Allows the user to restore a drive module after it has been removed from the system. A password is required, please see the password section For this selection, the LCD displays: ON-LINE MENU...

  • Page 98: Set-Up Library

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Set-up Library In the setup mode the library is now offline and may be configured. For this selection, the LCD displays: ON-LINE MENU *ON-LINE 7 SET UP LIBRARY... O H P O H P O F P...

  • Page 99: Config Information (Setup Mode)

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Config Information (Setup Mode) The Config information command is used to display information such as the model, serial number, and the date and time of the library system. For this selection, the LCD displays: SET UP LIBRARY...

  • Page 100: Unit Information

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide UNIT INFORMATION The Unit Information menu gives the user details about the libraries slot count, drive count and firmware level. For this selection, the LCD displays: CONFIG INFORMATION 1 UNIT INFORMATION O H P O H P...

  • Page 101: Serial Number

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide SERIAL NUMBER Allows the user to view the serial number as recorded in the NVRAM For this selection, the LCD displays: CONFIG INFORMATION 2 SERIAL NUMBER O H P O H P O F P...

  • Page 102: Date And Time

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide DATE AND TIME Allows the user to set the date and time for the system. For this selection, the LCD displays: CONFIG INFORMATION 3 DATE AND TIME O H P O H P O F P...

  • Page 103: Number Of Buses

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide NUMBER OF BUSES NOTE: This menu item must be changed if the number of host adapters to which the library is attached is increased or decreased. For this selection, the LCD displays: CONFIG INFORMATION 4 NUMBER OF BUSES...

  • Page 104: Changer Address

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide CHANGER ADDRESS Allows the user to set the SCSI ID for the changer For this selection, the LCD displays: CONFIG INFORMATION 5 CHANGER ADDRESS O H P O H P O F P O F P...

  • Page 105: Drive Addresses

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide DRIVE ADDRESSES Allows the user to change the drive SCSI ID’s For this selection, the LCD displays: CONFIG INFORMATION 6 DRIVE ADDRESSES O H P O H P O F P O F P O N P...

  • Page 106: Changer Options

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide CHANGER OPTIONS Allows the user to set the changer options for the system to fit the integration parameters. For this selection, the LCD displays: CONFIG INFORMATION 7 CHANGER OPTIONS O H P O H P...
  • Page 107 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Wait on Load YES: The library system will wait for drives to spin up and become ready for access when cartridges are moved into them. (This function does not work with all drive types) No: The library system will not wait for optical drives to spin...
  • Page 108 0 - No emulation - commands and parameters are as Default specified in the G Series SCSI Reference Manual. 1 - Hard M-Series emulation - refer to appropriate Plasmon M-Series SCSI Interface specification. Enable Mailslot YES. If the mailslot is to be enabled...
  • Page 109 NO. If the bar code reader is to be disabled Bar Code Type 1. Type 1 Centered - Single Bar Code 2. Type 2 Biased - Double Bar Code Default Type 2 is the default setting for G-Series libraries. Config Information (Setup Mode) Document No. 305291-000 Revision B 8/28/01...

  • Page 110: Drive Options

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide DRIVE OPTIONS Allows the user to set the drive options to fit the integration parameters. For this selection, the LCD displays: CONFIG INFORMATION 8 DRIVE OPTIONS O H P O H P O F P...
  • Page 111 Plasmon G Series Users Guide No: The drives will not perform write caching. Verify on write Default Yes: All drives will verify on write. No: The drives will not verify on write. DASD Inquiry Response Yes: The drives will respond as a Direct Access S torage Device.

  • Page 112: Passwords

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide PASSWORDS Passwords may be selected or changed through this menu option. For this selection, the LCD displays: CONFIG INFORMATION 9 PASSWORDS O H P O H P O F P O F P O N P...
  • Page 113 To remove password protection from a menu selection, press the check mark without entering any letters. NOTE: the default factory password is four A’s (AAAA) If the password has been forgotten or misplaced, please contact Plasmon product support. Config Information (Setup Mode) Document No. 305291-000 Revision B 8/28/01...

  • Page 114: Status Information (Set Up Mode)109

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Status Information (Set Up Mode) For this selection, the LCD displays: SET UP LIBRARY 2 STATUS INFORMATION O H P O H P O F P O F P O N P O N P...

  • Page 115: Element Status

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide ELEMENT STATUS The Element Status setup command is used to display which elements (slots, drives, pickers, or I/O stations) of the library system are populated with media cartridges. For this selection, the LCD displays: STATUS INFORMATION...
  • Page 116 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Step Press To do the following The LCD displays Tips and Notes To change the ELEMENT= XXXXXX element status - FULL ( 0F, To view an element of a higher number To return to the...

  • Page 117: Drive States

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide DRIVE STATES For this selection, the LCD displays: STATUS INFORMATION 2 DRIVES STATES O H P O H P O F P O F P O N P O N P O M P O M P...

  • Page 118: Power-On Hours

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide POWER-ON HOURS The Power on Hours command is used to display the number of hours that the library system has been powered on. This information is helpful as information for general preventive maintenance. For this selection, the LCD displays:...

  • Page 119: Unit Cycle Count

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide UNIT CYCLE COUNT For this selection, the LCD displays: STATUS INFORMATION 4 UNIT CYCLE COUNT O H P O H P O F P O F P O N P O N P O M P...

  • Page 120: Drive Load Counts

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide DRIVE LOAD COUNTS The Drive Load Counts menu selection is used to provide information about the number of times the drives were loaded. For this selection, the LCD displays: STATUS INFORMATION 5 DRIVE LOAD COUNTS...

  • Page 121: Function Counts

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide FUNCTION COUNTS NOTE: Function Counts can only be reset by qualified service personnel. For this selection, the LCD displays: STATUS INFORMATION 6 FUNCTION COUNTS O H P O H P O F P O F P...
  • Page 122 Plasmon G Series Users Guide The functions that have counts recorded are: LIFT UP/DOWN PICKER1 IN/OUT PICKER2 IN/OUT CHANGE PICKERS PIVOT L/R COL MAILSLOT OPEN CARTRIDGE FLIP CUMULATIVE UP/DOWN DISTANCE CUMULATIVE IN/OUT DISTANCE CUMULATIVE L/R ROTATIONS CUMULATIVE MAGAZINE RELEASES* * NOT AVAILABLE WITH G64 AND G104 Document No.

  • Page 123: Error Information (Set Up Mode)

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Error Information (Set Up Mode) For this selection, the LCD displays: LIBRARY STATUS 3 ERROR INFORMATION O H P O H P O F P O F P O N P O N P O M P...

  • Page 124: Error Log

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide ERROR LOG For this selection, the LCD displays: ERROR INFORMATION 1 ERROR LOG O H P O H P O F P O F P O N P O N P O M P O M P...

  • Page 125: Error Statistics

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide ERROR STATISTICS For this selection, the LCD displays: ERROR INFORMATION 2 ERROR STATISTICS O H P O H P O F P O F P O N P O N P O M P O M P...

  • Page 126: Event History

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide EVENT HISTORY For this selection, the LCD displays: ERROR INFORMATION 3 EVENT HISTORY O H P O H P O F P O F P O N P O N P O M P O M P...

  • Page 127: Micro-Op Stack

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide MICRO-OP STACK The Micro-op stack is a list of the operations that were performed for the last failing command. These "micro" operations include position, position and flip, pick, store, load, and unload. The list includes forward and backward...

  • Page 128: Network Interface (Set Up Mode)

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Network Interface (Set Up Mode) For this selection, the LCD displays: SET UP LIBRARY 4 NETWORK INTERFACE O H P O H P O F P O F P O N P O N P...

  • Page 129: Ip Address

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide IP ADDRESS Reserved for future use For this selection, the LCD displays: NETWORK INTERFACE 1 IP ADDRESS O H P O H P O F P O F P O N P O N P...

  • Page 130: Subnet Mask

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide SUBNET MASK Reserved for future use For this selection, the LCD displays: NETWORK INTERFACE 2 SUBNET MASK O H P O H P O F P O F P O N P O N P...

  • Page 131: Offline Operations (Set Up Mode)

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Offline Operations (Set Up mode) For this selection, the LCD displays: SET UP LIBRARY 5 OFFLINE OPERATIONS O H P O H P O F P O F P O N P O N P...

  • Page 132: Scan Elements

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide SCAN ELEMENTS For this selection, the LCD displays: OFFLINE OPERATIONS 1 SCAN ELEMENTS O H P O H P O F P O F P O N P O N P O M P O M P...

  • Page 133: Unload Drives

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide UNLOAD DRIVES For this selection, the LCD displays: OFFLINE OPERATIONS 2 UNLOAD DRIVES O H P O H P O F P O F P O N P O N P O M P O M P...

  • Page 134: Park Library

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide PARK LIBRARY The Park Library menu selection is used only when preparing the library system for shipment. For this selection, the LCD displays: OFFLINE OPERATIONS 3 PARK LIBRARY O H P O H P O F P...

  • Page 135: Test Library

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide TEST LIBRARY For this selection, the LCD displays: OFFLINE OPERATIONS 4 TEST LIBRARY O H P O H P O F P O F P O N P O N P O M P O M P...

  • Page 136: Service Drives

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide SERVICE DRIVES For this selection, the LCD displays: OFFLINE OPERATIONS 5 SERVICE DRIVES O H P O H P O F P O F P O N P O N P O M P O M P...

  • Page 137: Restore Drives

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide RESTORE DRIVES For this selection, the LCD displays: OFFLINE OPERATIONS 6 RESTORE DRIVES O H P O H P O F P O F P O N P O N P O M P O M P...

  • Page 138: Cabinet Lights

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide CABINET LIGHTS For this selection, the LCD displays: OFFLINE OPERATIONS 7 CABINET LIGHTS O H P O H P O F P O F P O N P O N P O M P O M P...

  • Page 139: Maintenance Mode

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Maintenance Mode This menu selection is password protected and should only be accessed by a qualified trained service engineer. For this selection, the LCD displays: LIBRARY STATUS *ON-LINE 8 MAINTENANCE MODE O H P O H P...

  • Page 140: Cabinet Lights

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Cabinet Lights For this selection, the LCD displays: LIBRARY STATUS *ON-LINE 9 CABINET LIGHTS O H P O H P O F P O F P O N P O N P O M P...
  • Page 141 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Cabinet Lights Document No. 305291-000 Revision B 8/28/01...
  • Page 142 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Chapter Seven Media Processing Error Recovery and Diagnostics ......139 Component Interaction ..........139 Importing and Exporting ..........140 Bulk Magazine............. 140 On-Line Automated Import/Export ......140 Document No. 305291-000 Revision B 8/28/01...
  • Page 143 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Document No. 305291-000 Revision B 8/28/01...

  • Page 144: Error Recovery And Diagnostics

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Error Recovery and Diagnostics In the event of an error when on-line, the library system retries the operation that failed. If this operation fails, the library system will attempt to return the media cartridges to their location before the operation started, and will send an error code to the host computer.

  • Page 145: Importing And Exporting

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Importing and Exporting Bulk Magazine With the ten slot bulk magazine, up to ten pieces of media can be imported or exported from the library system. The library system can remain On-Line while the ten slot bulk magazine is removed and reinserted.
  • Page 146 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Once the appropriate key is selected on the control panel, the door will open automatically and a cartridge carrier will extend outwards to accept a media cartridge. Insert a piece of media into the carrier. Insert the media so that the shutter end of the cartridge goes in first.
  • Page 147 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Error Recovery and Diagnostics Document No. 305291-000 Revision B 8/28/01...
  • Page 148 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Chapter Eight Diagnostics Error Codes ............145 Specifications............164 Space Planning ............165 Site requirements...........167 Packing Instructions..........168 Install MTA support ..............168 Packaging Preparation ............169 Install ESD cover..............170 Install library ................170 Install additional foam/ Finish packaging ........ 171 Glossary of Terms ..........173...
  • Page 149 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Document No. 305291-000 Revision B 8/28/01...

  • Page 150: Error Codes

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Error Codes The following error codes are provided to assist in detecting the cause or finding a corrective action for a library system error. Note the error code number displayed on the front panel, then find the corresponding error code from the following table. The table is sorted by error code number.
  • Page 151 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Table 1 Error codes Error Error Description Suspect part Corrective action code Source is empty Host software error, NVRAM or error recovery failure During check move (slot or drive is empty) During check move (mailslot is empty)
  • Page 152 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Table 1 Error codes Error Error Description Suspect part Corrective action code Picker is full Operator error or media Check for mechanical damage if transport assembly media is in transport assembly VP sensor blocked moving to the pick...
  • Page 153 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Table 1 Error codes Error Error Description Suspect part Corrective action code Pick fingers did not release from media Drive did not pull in the media Drive load retry aborted Drive unload failure Offsets, picker fingers...
  • Page 154 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Table 1 Error codes Error Error Description Suspect part Corrective action code Checking bar code Trying to process the prevent/allow removal command During SCSI move medium command During SCSI exchange command Positioning to mailslot Media removal...
  • Page 155 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Table 1 Error codes Error Error Description Suspect part Corrective action code Media is blocking VP sensor after picking from a drive (during initialize) Initialize was not able to unblock the VP sensors VP blocked during lift...
  • Page 156 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Table 1 Error codes Error Error Description Suspect part Corrective action code Picker home sensor is blocked unexpectedly Picker stalled while retracting Picker stalled while moving out to pick a cartridge. This problem is detected when the picker...
  • Page 157 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Table 1 Error codes Error Error Description Suspect part Corrective action code Attempting to load a drive Attempting to unload a drive Element scan failure Lift cable or lift motor Check connections, replace cable, or lift motor...
  • Page 158 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Table 1 Error codes Error Error Description Suspect part Corrective action code Invalid drive type Drive module or drive Check module connections, interface PWA replace drive interface PWA Drive SCSI address Host software or Insure all SCSI IDs are unique...
  • Page 159 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Table 1 Error codes Error Error Description Suspect part Corrective action code CJ6 board address plug 2 to 16 drive controller CJ1 SCSI to external 17 to 31 (SCSI isolator) SCSI interface CJ4 mailslot sensors...
  • Page 160 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Table 1 Error codes Error Error Description Suspect part Corrective action code F1 fuse +12V interface 2 to 16 drive controller CJ4 to drive module fan F3 fuse +24V for drive 2 to 16 drive controller...
  • Page 161 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Table 1 Error codes Error Error Description Suspect part Corrective action code Thermal sensor failure Main controller PWA Crystal failure Main controller PWA CPU internal failure 2 to 16 drive controller I/O loopback test failure...
  • Page 162 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Table 1 Error codes Error Error Description Suspect part Corrective action code NVRAM failure 58 front panel interface Unexpected reset 58 front panel interface (watchdog) Communication failure 58 front panel interface board stops responding Real-time clock failure...
  • Page 163 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Table 1 Error codes Error Error Description Suspect part Corrective action code Motor stalled while moving recalling pass through Position time-out mailslot Mailslot interface PWA Position time-out, pass Pass-through interface through Comm time-out DSP Main control PWA...
  • Page 164 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Table 1 Error codes Error Error Description Suspect part Corrective action code Sending parameter bytes to a drive Powering off module Powering on module Resetting drive interface board Enabling/disabling SCSI isolation board Blinking drive LEDs...
  • Page 165 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Table 1 Error codes Error Error Description Suspect part Corrective action code Turning on access LED Turning off access LED Releasing magazine latch Reading cabinet temperature CAN time-out passthru Pass-through PWA Replace the pass-through PWA...
  • Page 166 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Table 1 Error codes Error Error Description Suspect part Corrective action code Magazine not latched Magazine latch sensor or solenoid Trying to position to magazine During checking move Magazine release Operator or host prevented software...
  • Page 167 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Table 1 Error codes Error Error Description Suspect part Corrective action code Lift offset too many counts less than nominal Lift offset too many counts greater than nominal Lift offset less than negative physical boundary count...
  • Page 168 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Table 1 Error codes Error Error Description Suspect part Corrective action code Reference could not be found Reference vertical position found crudely, but not with fine resolution Reference horizontal position found crudely, but not with fine...

  • Page 169: Specifications

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Specifications Library The library system is designed to meet these certification requirements: Requirement Type Description Product certification Safety UL1950 Cul950 IEC950 EN60950 Emissions FCC Class A CISPR 22, Class A EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Immunity...

  • Page 170: Space Planning

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Space Planning E x p a n s i o n bays G638 92" E x p a n s i o n bay G438 56" FIGURE 1. G164, G238, G438 and G638 Document No. 305291-000...
  • Page 171 Plasmon G Series Users Guide 67" 33" FIGURE 2. G64 and G104 Space Planning Document No. 305291-000 Revision B 8/28/01...

  • Page 172: Site Requirements

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Site requirements The following table provides the site requirements and environmental specifications: Requirement G104 G164 G238 G438 G638 Space Width 33" 33" 56" 56" 56" 56" Height 48" 48" 70" 70" 70" 70" Depth 67"...

  • Page 173: Packing Instructions

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Packing Instructions IMPORTANT! Plasmon libraries must be shipped in the original packaging. Shipping the units in anything other than the manufacturers packaging will result in the units warranty being voided. The library must be parked before proceeding with packing the system.

  • Page 174: Packaging Preparation

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide 3. Clamp foam support over MTA. Make sure foam tabs on MTA support are securely underneath MTA. FIGURE A. MTA Packing Material FIGURE B. Proper Placement of MTA Packing Foam Packaging Preparation 1. Place packaging door on ground in front of packaging crate.

  • Page 175: Install Esd Cover

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide 3. Attach velcro pads on strap (4 total) to velcro pads on the inside of crate (4 total). Install foam inserts (only for libraries shipping without side panels) 1. Push foam side of inserts between library frame supports.

  • Page 176: Install Additional Foam/ Finish Packaging

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide into packaging crate. Library rests on skid pads once it is in the packaging. Skid Pads FIGURE C. Shipping crate for the G Series Install additional foam/ Finish packaging 1. Place Top Foam (See Figure D) on top of library.
  • Page 177 Plasmon G Series Users Guide 4. Place packaging door (flat side facing in) on crate and lock all latches. FIGURE D. Foam packing (top) FIGURE E. Foam Packing (bottom) Packing Instructions Document No. 305291-000 Revision B 8/28/01...

  • Page 178: Glossary Of Terms

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Glossary of Terms Bar Code Scanner If barcodes are desired for media cartridge identification the library system may be equipped with an optional barcode scanner. Bulk Magazine The ten-slot bulk magazine allows importing and exporting media up to 10 pieces simultaneously.
  • Page 179 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Export Moving a cartridge to the mailslot or a magazine slot element so that the operator may remove it from the library system. Flash A nonvolatile, electrically erasable area of memory used to store microcode for the library system.
  • Page 180 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Magazine Access Door The door through the magazine is inserted or removed. Once closed, this door can only be opened through the front panel or a SCSI Release Magazine command. Medium Transport Assembly (MTA) The assembly used to move cartridges between the slots. It...

  • Page 181: Scsi

    Plasmon G Series Users Guide Park To prepare the media transport assembly within the library system for shipment. Printed Wiring Assembly Rear Service Access Door The rear door on the back of the library to provide service access to the library robotics for maintenance.
  • Page 182 Plasmon G Series Users Guide Cabinet Lights Number of Drives 8, 43 CDRH Regulation CDRH Regulations On-line Mode Columns Operating Modes identifying Operator Panel Command Operators Panel processing LCD Symbols Component Using Interaction Park Drives Parkdefined identifying Power Cable Power Cord...

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