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Qualstar RLS-4124 Technical & Service Manual (205 pages)

Tape Library; RLS-4000 Series; RLS-5000 Series; RLS-6000 Series; RLS-8000 Series;

Brand: Qualstar | Category: Storage | Size: 2 MB

Copyright Notice
3
Electromagnetic Compatibility
4
Technical Support Information
6
Table of Contents
7
1 Introduction

15
- Who Should Read this Manual
  15
- Important Safety Information
  17
- Lithium Battery
  18
2 Description and Theory of Operation

21
- Models
  21
- General Description
  26
  - Motion Systems
    26
  - Sensors
    27
  - Barcode Reader
    30
  - Barcode Labels
    30
  - Capacity on Demand (COD)
    30
- Component Identification
  31
  - RLS Models
    31
  - Handler
    32
  - Field-Replaceable Units (Frus)
    33
3 The Operator Interface

35
- The Door Lock
  35
- Using the Menu System
  35
  - The MENU Control Key
    36
  - The ENTER Control Key
    37
  - The EXIT Control Key
    37
  - The (Daisy) Key
    38
- Quick Operation Menu
  38
  - OPEN & PARK LEFT Command
    38
  - OPEN & PARK RIGHT Command
    39
  - OPEN VIOP (N) Command
    39
  - PARK LEFT Command
    39
  - PARK RIGHT Command
    39
  - UN)LOAD LIBRARY Command
    40
  - The Status Leds
    41
- The Top Menu
  41
- Menu Elements
  42
  - Menu Items
    42
  - Values
    43
  - Location Designators
    44
  - Editing Values
    45
- The Menu Hierarchy
  47
- Displaying the RLS Firmware Revision
  48
- Alerts/Faults
  48
- Dynamic Menus and Menu Items
  49
4 The Maintenance Menu

51
5 The Private Menu

65
6 Troubleshooting

95
- Faults Without Fault Messages
  95
- POST (Power on Self Test) Fault Messages
  96
  - BCR Failed (BCR Is the Barcode Reader)
    97
  - BCR Misconfigured (BCR Is the Barcode Reader)
    97
  - Calibration Req'D
    97
  - Not Configured
    97
  - Carousel Failed, Carousel Jammed
    97
  - Array Failed, Array Jammed
    97
  - Gripper Homing Failed
    97
  - Failed to Home
    97
  - Z Failed to Home
    98
  - No Drivebay Found
    98
  - No Carriage Found
    98
  - No Sensor Pcb Found
    98
  - No Carousel Found
    98
  - No Storage Array
    98
- Operating Fault Messages
  100
  - Pick Failed
    100
  - Place Failed
    100
  - Carousel Failed, Carousel Jammed
    100
  - Array Failed, Array Jammed
    100
  - Axis Jammed
    100
  - X-Axis Obstructed
    100
  - Z-Axis Jammed
    101
  - Z-Axis Obstructed
    101
  - Handler Fault
    101
  - Left Fan Failed or Right Fan Failed
    101
  - Left Supply Fail or Right Supply Fail
    101
  - Fan Failed
    102
  - Supply Failed
    102
- Operating Error Messages
  102
  - Gripper Full
    102
  - No Target Magazine
    102
  - No Target Drive
    102
  - Target Full
    102
  - Source Empty
    102
  - No Source Magazine
    102
  - No Source Drive
    103
  - Tape Not Ejected
    103
  - The Door Is Locked
    103
  - The Door Is Open
    103
- Calibration Fault Messages
  103
  - Calibration Fault
    103
  - Failed no Magazine
    103
  - Failed, Remove Cart
    103
  - Failed Gripper Full
    103
  - Calibration Failed
    104
  - Opto Cal Failed
    104
7 Field-Replaceable Units (Frus)

105
- Introduction
  105
- Field Upgrades
  109
- Required Tools and Materials
  111
- Opening the Front Panel/Door
  112
- Rack-Mounted Libraries
  113
  - Extending the RLS from the Rack
    114
  - Retracting the RLS into the Rack
    114
- Top Cover
  115
  - Opening the Top Cover
    115
  - Closing the Top Cover
    115
- Carriage Assembly
  116
  - Carriage Assembly Removal Procedure
    117
  - Carriage Assembly Replacement
    118
- Carousel Assembly
  119
  - Carousel Removal
    119
  - Carousel Replacement
    121
- Storage Array
  122
- Front Panel/Door Assembly (Bezel)
  133
  - Front Panel/Door Assembly Removal
    133
  - Front Panel/Door Assembly Replacement
    134
- Tape Drive Assembly
  137
  - Tape Drive Assembly Removal
    139
  - Tape Drive Assembly Replacement
    139
  - Verifying a Tape Drive Assembly Installation
    141
  - Drive Fillers
    141
- Serial Control Panel PCBA
  142
  - Serial Control Panel PCBA Removal
    143
  - Serial Control Panel PCBA Replacement
    143
- Drive Bay PCBA Assembly
  145
  - Drive Bay PCBA Assembly Removal
    146
  - Drive Bay Assembly Replacement
    153
- Executive-XI PCBA
  155
  - Executive-XI PCBA Removal
    155
  - Executive-XI PCBA Replacement
    157
- Door Lock PCBA
  158
  - Door Lock PCBA Removal
    158
  - Door Lock PCBA Replacement
    159
- X-Clear Emitter PCBA
  159
  - X-Clear Emitter PCBA Removal
    159
  - X-Clear Emitter PCBA Replacement
    160
- Sensor Master and Slave Assemblies
  161
- Drive Interface Adapter (DIA)
  165
  - Drive Interface Adapter Removal
    165
  - Drive Interface Adapter (DIA) Replacement
    166
- DFA (Direct Fibre Attach) Duplex Cable
  167
  - DFA Duplex Cable Removal
    167
  - DFA Duplex Cable Replacement
    169
- Interface Personality Module (IPM)
  169
  - IPM Removal
    170
  - IPM Replacement
    170
- Power Supplies
  171
- Fixed Slots
  173
  - Fixed Slot Removal
    174
  - Fixed Slot Replacement
    174
- Air Filter
  174
  - Air Filter Inspection
    175
  - Air Filter Replacement
    176
- Calibration
  176
  - Calibration Setup
    176
  - Required Conditions
    177
  - Calibration Initialization
    178
  - Calibration Completion
    178
8 Firmware Updating

179
- Firmware Replacement
  179
- Determining the Current Firmware Revision
  179
- Firmware Update Via the SCSI or Fibre Channel Interface
  180
- Firmware Update Via Q-Link
  182
- Firmware Update Via Q-Conn
  186
  - Cable Wiring
    186
  - Serial Communications Parameters
    186
  - User Terminal Software Setup Example
    187
  - VT100 Terminal Emulation
    189
  - Remote Library Command Mode
    191
  - Xmodem Firmware Download <Xdl
    191
9 RLS Expansions

193
- Introduction
  193
- Model Expansions
  194
- Installing a Model Expansion Kit
  194
- Style a Chassis Storage Array Removal
  195
- Style a Chassis Storage Array Expansion Kit Installation
  198
- Style B Chassis Storage Array Removal
  199
- Style B Chassis Storage Array Expansion Kit Installation
  201
- Entering the Update Password
  203
- Reconfiguring the Model Number
  203
- Recalibrating the Unit
  204
- Clearing the Password
  204

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Qualstar RLS-4124 Technical & Service Manual (205 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Description and Theory of Operation

3 The Operator Interface

4 The Maintenance Menu

5 The Private Menu

6 Troubleshooting

7 Field-Replaceable Units (Frus)

8 Firmware Updating

9 RLS Expansions

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