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Compaq STORAGEWORKS TL881 Reference Manual (213 pages)

Compaq StorageWorks TL881/TL891 Family MiniLibrary System Reference Guide (July 2000)

Brand: Compaq | Category: Storage | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
3
About this Guide

13
- Text Conventions
  13
- Symbols in Text
  14
- Symbols on Equipment
  14
- Rack Stability
  15
- Getting Help
  16
  - Compaq Technical Support
    16
  - Compaq Website
    17
  - Compaq Authorized Reseller
    17
Chapter 1 System Description

18
- Introduction
  18
- Modules
  18
  - Minilibrary Storage Architecture
    19
  - Flexibility
    19
- Expansion Unit
  20
- Table 1-1 Expansion Unit Front View
  20
- Minilibrary Base Module
  21
- Data Unit
  23
- Table 1-3 Data Unit Front View
  23
- SCSI Interface Configurations
  24
  - SCSI Bus Performance Considerations
    24
- Physical Configuration
  25
- System Expansion
  25
- Features
  25
  - Table 1-6 Minilibrary Base Module Rear View
    28
  - Control Panel
    29
  - Table 1-7 Data Unit Rear View
    29
  - Display
    30
  - Magazine Security Lock
    30
  - Power Supply
    30
  - Tape Cartridge Magazines
    30
  - Advanced Design Features
    31
    
    Embedded Diagnostics
    31
    
    Error Checking
    32
    
    Compression
    32
    
    Capacity
    32
    
    Media Life
    33
    
    Table 1-8 Base Module Tape Capacities
    33
  - Integral Fan Cooling
    31
  - Library Robotics
    31
    
    Bar Code Reader
    31
Chapter 2 Operation

34
- Introduction
  34
- Expansion Unit
  35
  - Power Switch
    36
  - Control Panels
    36
  - Figure 2-2. Expansion Unit Control Panel
    37
  - Table 2-2 Control Panel Button Functions
    38
  - Minilibrary Base Module
    39
    
    Figure 2-3. Minilibrary Base Module Front Panel
    39
    
    Control Panel
    40
    
    Power Switch
    40
    
    Table 2-3 Minilibrary Base Module Front View
    40
    
    Figure 2-4. Minilibrary Base Module Control Panel
    41
    
    Figure 2-5. Data Unit Front Panel
    42
  - Data Unit
    42
    
    Table 2-4 Data Unit Front Panel
    42
    
    Control Panel
    43
    
    Figure 2-6. Data Unit Control Panel
    43
    
    Power Switch
    43
  - Front Panel and Media Locks
    44
  - Starting the System
    45
    
    Display Messages
    45
    
    Power-On Self Test Screen
    45
    
    Initialization Screens
    46
    
    Default Screen
    46
    
    Fault Screen
    46
    
    Minilibrary Base Module Default Screen
    47
    
    Selecting Control Panel Display Modes
    48
  - The Minilibrary System Menu Structure
    49
    
    Figure 2-7. Minilibrary Menu Structure
    49
    
    Entering the Menu Mode
    50
    
    Exiting the Menu Mode
    51
  - Navigating through the Menu Structure
    51
    
    Load/Unload Menu
    51
    
    Show Status Menu
    51
    
    Library Status Submenu
    52
    
    Drive Status Menu
    53
    
    Table 2-5 Library Status Categories
    53
    
    Map Information Screen
    54
    
    Table 2-6 Drive Status Parameters
    54
    
    Maintenance Menu
    55
    
    Configure Menu
    55
    
    Show History Menu
    55
    
    Security Menu
    55
    
    Table 2-7 Security Functions
    56
  - Displaying Firmware Revision
    57
  - Displaying Error Logs
    58
  - Loading and Unloading Tapes
    58
- Inserting and Removing Cartridges
  61
- Minilibrary Base Module
  66
- Figure 2-10. Base Module Front Panel
  66
- Table 2-10 Base Module Front Panel
  66
- Tape Requirements
  67
- Cartridge Handling and Storage
  67
  - Table 2-11 Dlttape Types
    67
  - Figure 2-11. DLT Tape Cartridge
    69
  - Table 2-12 DLT Tape Cartridge
    69
  - Write Protection
    69
  - Barcode Labels
    70
- Minilibrary System Components
  70
  - Storage Architecture
    71
  - The Expansion Unit
    71
  - Minilibrary Base Module
    72
  - Data Unit
    72
  - SCSI Interface Configurations
    72
  - SCSI Bus Performance Considerations
    72
  - Drives
    72
  - Internal Cabling Configuration
    73
  - Bus Length Limitations
    73
  - Physical Configuration
    73
  - System Expansion
    73
  - Free-Standing Minilibrary Base Modules Conversion
    73
  - Features
    74
  - Figure 2-12. Expansion Unit and Data Unit Front View
    74
  - Table 2-13 Expansion Unit and Data Unit Front View
    74
  - Table 2-14 Minilibrary Base Module Front View
    75
  - Table 2-15 Minilibrary Base Module 10-Cartridge Magazine
    76
  - Figure 2-15. Expansion Unit Rear View
    77
  - Table 2-16 Expansion Unit Rear View
    77
  - Control Panel
    78
  - Figure 2-16. Minilibrary Base Module Rear View
    78
  - Table 2-17 Minilibrary Base Module Rear View
    78
  - Display
    79
  - Magazine Security Lock
    79
  - Power Supply
    79
  - Tape Cartridge Magazines
    79
  - Integral Fan Cooling
    80
  - Figure 2-17. Data Unit Rear View
    80
  - Table 2-18 Data Unit Rear View
    80
  - Library Robotics
    81
  - Bar Code Reader
    81
Chapter 3 Installation

82
Chapter 4 Configuration

124
- Configuration Overview
  124
- Customizing Your Configuration
  125
- Descriptions of Configuration Options
  127
  - Set Data Format
    127
  - Set SCSI
    127
  - Set Library Mode
    128
  - Set Sequential Configuration
    128
  - Set Element Base
    130
  - Set Date
    131
  - Table 4-1 Minilibrary Configuration Options
    132
  - Table 4-2 Minilibrary Special Configuration Options
    135
  - Set Time
    136
  - Set Baud Rate
    136
  - Set Serial Number
    136
  - Set Unload Mode
    137
  - Set Auto Clean Mode
    137
  - Set Negotiation
    137
  - Set Mail Slot
    137
  - Set Reserve Slot
    138
  - Set Special Configuration
    138
  - Set Default
    138
Chapter 5 Regular Maintenance

139
- Introduction
  139
- Cleaning Cartridge
  140
Chapter 6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

143
- Introduction
  143
- Diagnosing Problems
  143
  - Platform Problems
    143
  - General Drive Errors
    144
- Error Recovery
  144
  - Figure 6-1. Troubleshooting Flowchart
    145
  - Error Recovery Procedures
    146
- Fscs
  146
- Table 6-1 Error Recovery Procedures
  146
- Table 6-2 System Error Codes (0Xxx)
  147
- Table 6-3 SCSI Error Codes (1Xxx)
  148
- Table 6-4 Control Error Codes (2Xxx)
  149
- Table 6-5 Motor Process Error Codes (3Xxx)
  152
- Table 6-6 Power-On Error Codes (4Xxx)
  155
- Table 6-7 Power-On Error Codes (5Xxx)
  155
- Table 6-8 Intermodule Error Codes (6Xxx)
  158
- Table 6-9 Boot Error Codes (Bxxx)
  161
- Table 6-10 Flash Error Codes (Fxxx)
  162
- Using System Diagnostics
  163
- Cartridge Cycle Diagnostic
  164
- Using the Demo Submenu
  164
Appendix A

165
Appendix B

176
Appendix C Product Notes for Microsoft Windows NT and Novell Netware

178
- Introduction
  178
- Host SCSI Interface
  179
Appendix D Adding a Second Tape Drive

180
- Introduction
  180
- Parts Location
  181
- Figure D-1. Parts Location
  181
- Table D-1 Parts Location
  181
Appendix E Information on Pass-Through Section Covers

190
Appendix F Tape Drives and Cartridges

192
- Care and Handling of Cartridges
  193
Appendix G Interconnect Characteristics for Signals

207
- Table G-1 Recommended Minimum Conductor Size
  207

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Table of Contents
3
About this Guide

5
- Text Conventions
  5
- Symbols in Text
  6
- Symbols on Equipment
  6
- Rack Stability
  7
- Getting Help
  7
Adding a Second Tape Drive

10
Index

18

Compaq STORAGEWORKS TL881 Manual (18 pages)

Compaq StorageWorks TL881/TL891 Family MiniLibrary System Drive Upgrade Procedure (July 2000)

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Table of Contents
3
About this Guide

5
- Text Conventions
  5
- Symbols in Text
  6
- Symbols on Equipment
  6
- Getting Help
  7
Adding a Second Drive

9

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Appendix C Product Notes for Microsoft Windows NT and Novell Netware

Appendix D Adding a Second Tape Drive

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Appendix G Interconnect Characteristics for Signals

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Table of Contents

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Chapter 1 Introduction

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Chapter 4 Configuration

Chapter 5 Regular Maintenance

Chapter 6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Accessories

Appendix C Product Notes for Windows NT and Novell Netware

Appendix D Adding a Second Tape Drive

Appendix E Information on Pass-Through Section Covers

Appendix F Tape Drives and Cartridges

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