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MP-8400 Series User Guide (SC model)

1. STAND 6 OFL STAND BY 18 361 OFL TI CO oF OE OFFLINE UNLOADED ONL DEN func Mmeim s WRITE 36 TRACK EXIT CHG WRITE 18 TRACK EXIT CHG ee cl all 1 E Hg O SAVE SETUP YES NO TEMP ARE YOU SURE YES EXIT BY 18w 3 m EF OFFLINE UNLOADED ONL DEN func ERE CER E 2 Bi WRITE 18 TRACK EXIT CHG WRITE 36 TRACK EXIT CHG Input request for save Press Switch 1 YES to save the setup Press Switch 2 NO to abort the setup Press Switch 3 TEMP to use the setup until turning off the power Input request for confirmation of save Press Switch 1 YES to save the setup Press Switch 2 EXIT to abort the setup Figure 2 10 Write Operation Setup Operation 26 2 4 Loading a Cartridge Before loading a cartridge make sure that the write protect selector is on either write enable white dot not showing or write protected white dot showing Refer to Figure 2 1 NOTE The write protect selector on the cartridge protects data from being overwritten When the write protect selector is on the write protect position the white dot key mark on the flat side of the selector will be visible from the side of the cartridge First enter the on line mode if in the off line mode Refer to Figure 2 7 STAND BY will be displayed on the center Status Line of the display Insert the cartridge facing in the correct direction l
2. MP 8400 Series 1Ainch Cartridge Tape Subsystem KAT M029 005 Thank You For Your Purchase To ensure correct operation please read this USER MANUAL before using your purchase After reading this manual store it in a safe place for future reference Revision 5 21 3 30 2001 All company names and brand names used in this manual are the registered trademarks trademarks and product names of the respective companies The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice The contents of this manual may not be reproduced or quoted without the express written permission of this company Table of Contents Accessory and Contents List Chapter 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 1 Overview 1 2 Features 1 3 Model Name 1 4 Specifications Chapter 2 OPERATION 2 1 Inspecting the Cartridge 2 2 Operator Panel 2 3 Powering Up 2 4 Loading a Cartridge 2 5 Unloading the Cartridge Chapter 3 MAINTENANCE 3 1 Cleaning the Tape Head 3 2 Repairing the Leader Block Chapter 4 INSTALLATION and SETUP 4 1 Installation 4 2 Setup 4 3 Diagnostics 4 4 Hierarchic Structure of Setup Chapter 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING 5 1 Error Display 5 2 Countermeasures Page WN FF 11 20 26 27 29 30 31 33 38 40 45 45 Accessory and Contents List a lusemanua 2 Powercable Jaf S scsicable Option o O Box 4 scsiterminator 1 5 clampriite 6 Cartridge forttest purposes 7 cleaningcartri
3. Unload the cartridge 1026 Cannot write to an extended cartridge Operations B E C G A command from the host computer system could xxx p 7 Operations B F D G not be executed 2 The control circuit board detected an error Operations C D F G 4xxx 3003 R A cartridge was read that contained no data Rewind the cartridge 3004 The number of tracks is different than the Ree Rewind the cartridge 3107 specifications An unrecognized cartridge was read Operations A B C G Position of the tape was read which did not contain recorded data PRG A it tion to the t d ti write operation to the tape or a read operation j P P Operations A B C G from the tape could not be executed A failure occurred in a load operation 5XXX Rewind the cartridge A failure occurred in an unload operation Operations E B C G The servo circuit board detected an error Something may be damaged Operations E C D G Marks xxx as the numeric value of an optional 3 digits Trouble Shooting 47 5 2 2 Error Processing The countermeasures operations A to G for each type of error are shown in table 5 2 When the countermeasures are specified a multiple number of times execute these operations in the specified sequence If the error is eliminated it is not necessary to execute the remaining countermeasures Table 5 2 Error Processing Error Processing A Use a cleaning cartridge and clean the tape head and tape pa
4. 36 track Drive 36 track Drive 18 track Format Write Operation 18 track Format 2 36 track Format 36 track Format f 18 track Format 2 Read Operation 18 track Format 36 track Format 2 The 18 track write operation is IBM compatible but does not conform to ANSI Use caution when exchanging data with the drives of other companies 1 4 3 Format Specifications IBM 3480 IBM 3490E U ncompressed Compatible Compatible Recording ANSI X3B5 ANSI X3B5 Format IBM 3490 IBM 3490E Compressed Compatible Compatible ANSI X3B5 ANSI X3B5 IBM IDRC C i tibl Compression M ode emp Compa L Improved Data Recording Capability Reed Solomon Record Density 1491 comm 37871 bpi 1 41 ft 1 41 ft 3 Medium Length e Ga R Jo 332m 1100ft 200MB max 800MB max 4 Capacity 600MB 3 1 24GB 3 1 General Description 5 1 4 4 Reliability Specifications MTBF 30000 hours 25 duty cycle MTTR Under 30 minutes Head Life 3000 hours Tape motion 1 4 5 Power Specifications Parameter Specification 100 to 120V AC 1 Voltage E 220t0240V AC Automatic ranging Line Frequency 50 60 Hz 110w 1 4 6 Environmental Specifications Number Parameter Specification Dry Bulb Temperature 10 C to 40 C 1 Operating Temperature Gradient 10 C hour Wet Bulb Temperature Max 26 C Relative Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing Operating Humidity Gradient 20 hour Temperature Gradient 10 C hour f Relative Humid
5. Switch 2 COMP to switch between uncompressed and compressed Figure 2 8 Switching the Recording Format Operation 23 2 3 5 Switching the Write Operation for 18 36 track drive only With 18 36 track drive it is possible to switch between the 18 track and 36 track write operation using the operation switches on the front of the operator panel The current write operation can be determined when STAND BY is displayed on the center of the Status Line When 18 36w is displayed on the right of the Status Line the 36 track write operation is selected When 18w 36 is displayed on the right of the Status Line the 18 track write operation is selected In other words the letter w following the number of tracks indicates which operation is selected Refer to Figure 2 9 GL A 18 36w LAND a 18 wi 36 OFL OFL 36 track Write Operation 18 track Write Operation Figure 2 9 Current Write Operation CAUTION The 18 track write operation of the 18 36 track drive is IBM compatible but does not conform to ANSI Use caution when exchanging data with the drives of other companies Operation 24 The following procedure to change the Write Operation Setup Refer to Figure 2 10 First unload the cartridge If the operation mode is in the on line mode change to the off line mode Refer to Figure 2 6 DEN will be displayed on the center Switch Line of the display Pressing the center Switch 2 DEN disp
6. Table 2 5 2 Line Message Display N pisay oeieo O LETED OK Powering up diagnostics have successfully completed L SAVE SETUP SETUP SAVED N FLASH ROM Ba CHANGES LL SAVE SETUP SETUP SAVED MUST POWER DOWN BEFORE EFFECTIVE PEN oorauumarenme O Do not turn off the power Y 8 2 KO a Operation 17 2 2 4 Operation Switch The 3 button type switches on the front operator panel are used to control the drive Operation switch function are displayed on the lower row Switch Line of the display Follow the display to operate the 3 switches Pressing a switch changes the display contents of the menu The Switch Line will then display new switch functions according to the new menu In other words switch functions change every time a switch is pressed Relationship of the position between the Switch Line and the switches are explained in Figure 2 5 The function of the switches are explained in Table 2 6 Status Line Display BOT ONLI NE WE Switch Line Display HOFL COMP f Example 1 OFL Switch Function eeeee e e eeeeee Switch 1 GOMP Switch Function cere cere cesses tt ttes Switch 2 co Switch Function CHHOHCHCHEHCEHEHSHEHOHEECEHHEHOHHSE HEHE OHS OHHH OEE EOE Switch 3 i ee Operation Switches Example 2 BOT OFFLINE WE Switch 1 ONL Switch 2 UNLD Switch 3 func Figure 2 5 Relationship of Switch Line Positio
7. enter the Off line mode Figure 2 6 On line Mode to Off line Mode E le 1 Example 1 OFFLINE UNLOADED ONL func CO Oe OE O E le 2 Bxampie2 BOT OFFLINE We BOT ONLINE WE ONL UNLD func OFL COMP Press Switch 1 ONL to enter the On line mode Figure 2 7 Off line Mode to On line Mode Operation 22 During the on line mode tapes can be read write when a cartridge is loaded The off line mode enables unload and drive setup 2 3 4 Switching the Recording Format When the operation mode is in the on line mode and when a cartridge is loaded recording format can be switched to uncompressed or compressed Switching of recording format is valid only tape positioned at BOT with write enable status and switching is automatic when reading data The COMP indicator also shows the recording format during writing of data When the COMP indicator is lit the drive will write in compressed format Pressing the center Switch 2 COMP will turn off the indicator and the drive will write in uncompressed format Refer to the left side of Figure 2 8 When the COMP indicator is not lit the drive will write in uncompressed format Pressing the center Switch 2 COMP will turn on the indicator and the drive will write in compressed format Refer to the right side of Figure 2 8 Compressed Recording Format Uncompressed Recording Format BOT ONLINE WE BOT ONLINE WE OFL COMP OFL COMP Press
8. of the operator panel display will light yellow Self diagnostics will be executed for approximately 20 seconds after turning the drive on During this time ENABLE will be displayed on the Status Line of the display and communication with interface and operator panel operations are disabled STAND BY is displayed on the Status Line of the display when the self diagnostics is successfully complete and use of the drive is enabled If an error has been detected during the self diagnostics the ALERT indicator will light and an error message will appear on the display CAUTION When turning off the power wait at least 10 seconds before turning the power back on 3 On line Mode Off line Mode There are 2 types of operating modes the on line mode and off line mode The on line mode displays an on line status on the Status Line indicating that the drive is ready The off line mode displays an off line status on the Status Line indicating that the drive is not ready Refer to Table 2 3 The operation mode on line off line can be switched using the operation switch on the front panel Figure 2 6 shows the procedure to switch from the on line mode to the off line mode Figure 2 7 shows the procedure to switch from the off line mode to the on line mode Operation 21 Example 1 OFFLINE UNLOADED ONL func E le 2 example BOT ONLINE We BOT OFFLINE WE OFL COMP ONL UNLD func Press Switch 1 OFL to
9. tape length that can be used differs depending on the specifications and operation Table 2 1 shows the tape cartridges that can be used with this drive Table 2 1 Tape Length Format Specification Operation Cartridge Name Tape Length 18 track 36 track Format Format 3480 Standard 165m 541ft Write 246m 8071 332m 1100ft Read 332m 1100ft CAUTION The drive cannot load the cartridge is the contained tape is of insufficient length Operation 11 2 2 Operator Panel 2 2 1 Front View The operator panel and power switch are located on the front panel The operator panel is equipped with a 16 digit 2 line display 3 switches and 2 indicators These are used to operate the drive Refer to Figure 2 2 and 2 3 Operator Panel Cartridge Slot Tray Figure 2 2 Front View of the Drive Operation 12 STAND BY 18 16 character 2 Line OFL CHEK Pe shia Alphanumeric LCD Display Indicator Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Operation Switch Figure 2 3 Operator Panel 2 2 2 Rear View The SCSI connectors maintenance port and AC power connector are located on the rear panel Refer to Figure 2 4 The two SCSI connectors can be used for either input or output The maintenance port is used only for troubleshooting and should not be connected during normal operation Maintenance Port SCSI Connectors Fuse AC Power Connector Figure 2 4 Rear View of the Drive Operation 13 2 2 3 Display The 16 character 2 l
10. the right Switch 3 EXIT to return to the off line mode CAUTION New setup will not be valid unless turning off the power Install and Setup 35 E l Exampel STAND BY GEL ese 18 Hm a i OFFLINE UNLOADED ONL func ey E Mm E 3 SCSI ID 5 func CHG EXIT SAVE SETUP YES NO ARE YOU SURE YES EXIT MUST POWER DOWN BEFORE EFFECTIVE CR si E E E Off line mode menu Press Switch 3 func SCSI ID setup menu Press Switch 2 CHG to increase SCSI ID Press Switch 3 EXIT to end the setup Input request for save Press Switch 1 YES to save the setup Press Switch 2 NO to abort the setup Input request for confirmation of save Press Switch 1 YES to save the setup Press Switch 2 EXIT to abort the setup Turning off the power Figure 4 2 SCSI ID Setup Install and Setup 36 4 2 2 Emulation Mode Setup etc Enter the configuration mode when changing SCSI or DRIVE setup These setup menus will be displayed on the Status Line when the correct password is entered The following procedure to set a example of Emulation Mode setup Refer to Figure 4 3 11 12 First if the operation mode is in the on line mode change to the off line mode Refer to Figure 2 6 func will be displayed on the right Switch Line of the display Pressing the right Switch 3 func displays the current SCSI ID on
11. when selecting SERVO in the diagnostics mode The setup menu will be displayed on the Status Line when the correct password is entered The following procedure to set a example of Write T est Refer to Figure 4 4 10 First load a write enabled cartridge If the operation mode is in the on line mode change to the off line mode Refer to Figure 2 6 func will be displayed on the right Switch Line of the display Pressing the right Switch 3 func displays the current SCSI ID on the Status L ine of the display Pressing the left Switch 1 func displays MENU FUNCTIONS on the Status Line Select the menu displayed as DIAG on the center of the Switch Line Pressing the center Switch 2 DIAG displays DIAGNOSTICS on the Status Line and enters the diagnostics mode Select the menu displayed as RWT on the center of the Switch Line Pressing the center Switch 2 RWT displays READ WRITE TESTS on the Status Line Press the right Switch 3 gt gt gt to shift to the next menus Select the menu displayed as WRT on the left of the Switch Line Pressing the left Switch 1 WRT displays WRITE TEST on the Status Line This menu is the Write Test Press the Switch 1 SHORT to execute the Short Write Test Press the Switch 2 LONG to execute the Write T est to EOT Pressing either switch displays NUM REC on the center of the Status Line and initiate
12. D ERR norm ERSE W2 DID norm RD AHEAD FMK go mn rc gt na XI m ap g XI o OG EE Ei norm norm dont wn a Oo O o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 00 00 80 00 80 80000800 000 0000 000 0 0 80 00 80 00 00 00 800 0000800 LD CFG FROM TAPE SAVE CFG TO TAPE RESET SAVE TO FLASH WRITE 36 TRACK 36 TRACK 36 FORCE 18 TRACK 18 FORCE gt O rm cla m rm Mil wm lt m Nn change to the next menus Selection by function of display is a menu for CE only Do not execute Install and Setup 42 4 4 3 Structure of DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTICS Ulo wm m o DRIVE TESTS EXIT ENTER WEAR TEST 2m s RUN CONT 2m s START STOP 2m s CYCLE 2m s LOADING TESTS EXIT ENTER TUP Mo LOCK POS ENTER START ELEVATOR UP DOWN ENTER UP jess DOWN THREADER TEST i SUP Mo SLOW CW ON emp OFF i DI AG TUNING D A OFFSET AD ENTER ENCODER TEST ENTER 00 00 00 0 0 0 00 00 800 e0000 0 00 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 06 06 i CODE UPDATE UCODE gall i change to the next menus G gt L L m gt lt a Selection by function of display om eo lee mm RUN CLEAN DI AG EXIT 25 isa menu for CE only Do not execute Install and Setup 43 4 4 4 Structure of STATISTICS STATISTICS UCODE DISPLAY REVISION EXIT NEXT CURRENT MACHINE Release Code i CURRENT SERVO ERROR LOG STATISTICS CLEAR NEXT PE
13. RM WRT ERR TEMP WRT ERR ot 1 TRK IN REC _0 2 TRK IN REC 0 m T106 0000000000 9006060090 DD ep m gt lt s Pi s of ISV ERRORS TMleeseeeveeee eeeo0e O 00 0 00 00 0 0 0 O O gt a rm gt lt CLEANI NG STATISTICS NEXT CLEAN REQST _ 10 CLEAN CYCLE REQ IGNORED puna READ WRITE C CLEAR NEXT REC WRe REC WRu sg mM sg mM m Sa Alfa T PU ST STOP 0 TI ME STATISTICS oH eeoe0e 0o 00 0 0 0 0 0G m o HARDWARE STATISTICS change to the next menus NEXT o a gt eoeo peo Oo Selection by function of display eeoe0e m gt lt oH isa menu for CE only Do not execute rm gt lt 4 Notes Install and Setup 44 Trouble Shooting 45 Chapter 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING When a malfunction occurs in this drive operate the drive based on the directions indicated in this chapter When a problem cannot be solved or if there is some point that is unclear please contact the service department 5 1 Error Display Electrical and mechanical errors can be detected by an internally equipped microprocessor The error description can also be detected for the magnetic tape media When an error is detected the ALERT indicator on the front operator panel lights and an error message or an error code are displayed on the Status Line of the display The error
14. The following procedure is only permitted when the cartridge contains important data that needs to be recovered The leader block attachment is a temporary part permitted to recover data one time After reattaching the leader block and transferring the contained important data to a computer destroy the cartridge The leader block of the cartridge can be reattached easily by using the leader block attachment kit IBM P N 4780625 This kit contains a leader block leader block pin and clutch tool To reattach leader block remove tape from the cartridge then attach the leader block to the tape in a straight line The leader block insert kit IBM P N 4780624 containing only a leader block and leader pin is also available For procedure on the repair refer to the instructions enclosed with either kit CAUTION Always use the clutch tool to replace the leader block NOTE For repair kits contact the cartridge manufacturer Install and Setup 31 Chapter 4 INSTALL and SETUP 4 1 Installation 4 1 1 Installation Procedure ON oe oe ee NS N 8 O Use the following procedure to install this drive For details refer to the Installation Notes of the host computer Install the drivein a safe place Do not connect the SCSI cables yet Operate the host computer and search for a vacant SCSI ID number Stop the host computer system and turn off the power supply Connect the AC power cable and SCSI terminator to the drive Re
15. code is displayed as 4 decimal digits from the right side of the Status Line CAUTION The drive may not operate correctly if the setup for this drive is not executed correctly The error code is not displayed at this time Execute the setup operation so the drive corresponds to the host computer system that is connected Refer to section 4 2 An error code is also not displayed when there is a problem with the SCSI cables or SCSI terminators connected to the drive Check the SCSI bus system Refer to section 4 1 5 2 Countermeasures When an error occurs first make a note of the error code Next refer to the error code and execute the appropriate countermeasure operations 5 2 1 Error Codes The error descriptions are shown in Table 5 1 and the error processing procedures are shown in Table 5 2 Trouble Shooting 46 The procedure used to eliminate errors is shown below 1 Theerror is eliminated if the rewind or unload operations are executed If the error cannot be eliminated execute the following procedures 2 Unload the cartridge When the unload operation cannot be executed turn off the power one time 3 When turning the power on again wait more than 10 seconds CAUTION Consult the system manager when turning off the power to the drive There is a possibility of damaging the applications of the host computer system that is connected Table 5 1 4 digit Error Codes 1018 Cannot write to write protected cartridge
16. dge General Description 1 Chapter 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 1 Overview The MS 8418 is a 18 track 1 2 inch cartridge tape drive that is fully compatible with the IBM 3480 3490 The MS 843x is a 36 track drive fully compatible with the IBM 3490E Both drives are equipped with the industry standard SCSI interface which enables simple connection to computers In addition both drives support IDRC the industry standard for data compression Average of 600MB of data can be stored onto a cartridge with the MS 8418 and average of 2 4GB can be stored with the MS 843x using the extended cartridge 332m tape 1 2 Features These tape drives have the following features the features differ depending on the specifications High speed Backup Continuous data transfers are possible at a speed of 3MB sec even without the use of compression Maximum burst transfer speed is 20M B sec Large volume Backup An average of 2 4GB of data can be stored per 1 cartridge when IDRC compression is used Compatibility The drives are compatible with IBM 3480 90 90E thus facilitating the exchange of data with host computers Easy Connection The SCSI 2 3 interface is used for easy connection to work stations personal computers and other types of computers E xpandability The drive firmware is stored in the flash ROM To improve the functions firmware updates are also possible from tape The 18 track specifications can be changed to 36 track sp
17. eading block away from you into the cartridge slot as shown in Figure 2 11 Insert cartridge slowly and completely until hitting the wall beyond the tray The drive will then automatically lower the tray and load the cartridge LOADING will appear on the Status Line when loading Cartridge Slot Tray Leader Block YN an Figure 2 11 Loading a Cartridge Operation 27 ONLINE will appear on the center of the Status Line when loading is complete and drive will be ready The drive is now read write enabled Refer to Figure 2 12 BOT ONLINE WE BOT ONLINE FP OFL COMP OFL Write Enable Write Protected Figure 2 12 Completion of the Loading 2 5 Unloading the Cartridge 2 5 1 Manual Unloading First enter the off line mode if in the on line mode Refer to Figure 2 6 OFFLINE will be displayed on the center Status Line of the display REW UNL or UNLD is displayed on the center of the Switch Line Pressing the center Switch 2 REW UNL during when the display is REW UNL rewinds the tape and the display changes to UNLD Pressing Switch 2 UNLD at this time unloads the cartridge Pressing the center Switch 2 UNLD when UNLD is displayed unloads the cartridge immediately Refer to Figure 2 13 UNLOADING or UNLOAD AFTER REW will appear on the Status Line when unloading and the drive will become not ready When the tray is lifted and cartridge i
18. ecifications and the SCSI 2 specifications can be changed to SCSI 3 etc General Description 2 1 3 Model Name 1 3 1 Model Names by Track Specification Track Specifications MS 8418 MS 843x 18 track Drive 18 36 track Drive 36 track Drive Standard Speed MS 8418 MS 843E MS 8436 1 3 2 Model Names by SCSI Specification Model Name SCSI Connector Specifications SCSI Electrical Specifications Low density 50pin Amphenol Sika po MS 8418 ingle en MS 843x Hi density 68pin Wide SCSI Hi density 68pin Wide SCSI Differential General Description 3 1 4 Specifications 1 4 1 Performance Specifications 2 Read Write mys 79 ips Tape Speed 4m s Rewind 157 ips 49 L T Speed Variation ee On i 7 _ Short Term Access Time Read Write Standard _ Rewind LoadTime average 2 Unload Time average nag Rewind Time max 45 sec 3sec from EOT 3 Read Write Head Fast SCSI 2 A Cable Interface 4 1 SCSI 3 P Cable Singleended or Differential Burst Transfer Rate 5MB s Narrow 8 bit SCSI asynchronous 10 MB s Wide 16 bit Burst Transfer Rate 10 MB s Narrow 8 bit SCSI synchronous 20 MB s Wide 16 bit Data Transfer Rate 3 MB s tape head Block Size max 256 kB Data Buffer Size 1 Equipped with one type of interface per your specification Refer to section 1 3 2 1 5 General Description 4 1 4 2 Read Write Operation MS 8418 MS 843x Number Parameter 18 track Drive 18
19. etup CAUTION The power supply of the drive must be turned off when changing the SCSI ID setup so operate it independently without connecting to the host computer system The following procedure to set the SCSI ID setup Refer to Figure 4 2 First unload the cartridge If the operation mode is in the on line mode change to the off line mode Refer to Figure 2 6 func will be displayed on the right Switch Line of the display Pressing the right Switch 3 func displays the current SCSI ID on the Status Line of the display This menu is the SCSI ID setup To change the SCSI ID pressing the center Switch 2 CHG each time increases SCSI ID number on the right of the Status Line SCSI ID can be any number from 0 to 15 The numbers from 8 to 15 are reserved for use with SCSI 3 WIDE SCSI To complete the setup press the right Switch 3 EXIT SAVE SETUP will be displayed on the Status Line Press the Switch 1 YES to save the current setup Press the Switch 2 NO to abort and use the previous setup Pressing the Switch 2 returns the SCSI ID setup menu Pressing the Switch 1 ARE YOU SURE will be displayed on the Status Line Press the Switch 1 YES to save the current setup Press the Switch 2 EXIT to abort and use the previous setup Pressing either switch returns the SCSI ID setup menu Turn off the power when changing the setup When not changing the setup press
20. fer to section 4 1 3 Turn on the drive power supply Refer to section 2 3 2 Set the drive SCSI ID to the vacant number and set the emulation mode etc to match those of the host computer system Refer to section 4 2 Turn off the drive power supply Refer to section 2 3 2 Connect the host computer system and the drive Refer to section 4 1 3 Turn on the drive power supply and then start the host computer system 10 Operate the host computer and register the drive 4 1 2 Installation Precautions Observe the following precautions during installation The host computer system should be operated by the systems manager The SCSI cable should be the minimum possible length Also use high impedance shielded cable Always install a SCSI terminator at both ends of the SCSI system being connected Also use an active SCSI terminator ALT 2 for single end SCSI model Do not turn off the drive power supply while the host computer system is in use After turning off the drive power supply wait at least 10 seconds before turning the power supply on again Install and Setup 32 4 1 3 SCSI Cable Connection The two SCSI connectors on the rear panel of the drive can be used for either input or output Refer to Figure 4 1 and connect the SCSI cables and the SCSI terminator Also install a clamp filter on the SCSI cable and fasten it at the end near the SCSI connector of the drive Host Computer System SCSI Initiator Magne
21. gineer are to be performed only by persons with maintenance training 4 4 1 General Structure OFFLINE UNLOADED EE AA Off line mode menu Refer to 2 3 3 An Sn E a bingo Enna Enter Setup SCSI ID AA GA SSeS Current SCSI ID Refer to 4 2 1 MENU FUNCTIONS CONF CONEIGURE OO ll Aare CONFIGURE Refer to 4 4 2 DI AG DIAGNOSTICS Sarre DIAGNOSTICS Refer to 4 4 3 STAT SDAGIINECS 4 aaas STATISTICS Refer to 4 4 4 FUNLDJ I eee aS See Se See ee Recovery from Servo Error gt m gt lt l I l l l l l l l I I I I I I I I m x part ep D c Oo O jaw aag rp SCSI ID oil oe ere GAN Change SCSI ID Refer to 4 2 1 CHG EXIT x change to the next menus Selection by function of display Install and Setup 41 4 4 2 Structure of CONFIGURE Default value Values that can be changed with switch AK FERN CONFI GURE SCSI SCSI ID 5 i WI DE NEGT ENABL SYNC NEGT ENABL SAVE PNTR ENABL LD RWD STAT OFLN BUSY BUFFER MODE buff butt Hott Hoalmays FMK SYNC BOT PRE RD norm WR RETRI ES 1 RD RETRIES 1 f NI mw om a TI n a i gt o 3 um o o ts No rs ojl gt o Uu o RI VE COMPRESSION ON COMP SWITCH ON TAPE PWR ON UNL UNLD EMULATION ECHO ECHO SUNI ms IS rm o o a m m elf a a Co na CE o DEFALT CFG FLASH WRT ERR norm rec norm rec eave er PERM R
22. ikely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense General Description Notes Operation 9 Chapter 2 OPERATION 2 1 Inspecting the Cartridge The MS 8400 drive uses the industry standard 3480 tape cartridge defined by ANSI Standard X3B5 Refer to Figure 2 1 Top View of Cartridge When cartridge is properly inserted this edge of the cartridge faces outward Na Write protect selector When the white dot key mark is showing as depicted here cartridge is write protected When the white dot is not showing cartridge is write enable Cartridge Label Ensure that labels are properly positioned within indentations Leader block Circular Metal Hub o Bottom View of Cartridge Figure 2 1 Half inch Tape Cartridge Operation 10 Prior to inserting the tape cartridge into the drive inspect the cartridge for damage to prevent problems A defective cartridge may prohibit successful loading of the cartridge or may damage the drive mechanism Look for these defects e cracked or broken cartridge casing e water or dirt on cartridge casing e foreign material or obvious loose parts within the cartridge e broken leader block or leader block not properly attached e damaged write protect selector e any other obvious damage e cartridge label not properly affixed e cartridge with other materials affixed rather than the label The
23. ine alphanumeric LCD display with backlight on the front operator panel displays various messages regarding drive operation and status The upper row of the display is called the Status Line It displays status information error codes etc The lower row of the display is called the Switch Line Operation switch functions are displayed here Furthermore the combination of the Status Line and Switch Line is referred to as the Menu Display The message of the display using both upper and lower row is called the 2 Line M essage This message is only displayed temporarily approx 3 sec Various Status Line displays are explained in Table 2 2 2 3 and 2 4 Various 2 Line Message displays are explained in Table 2 5 Table 2 2 Status Line Display Part 1 ENABLE Thedrive is powering up and running the diagnostics i Ka PT CLEANI NG Thedriveis being cleaned with the cleaning cartridge inserted cartridge inserted cartridge Drive Status Operation 14 Table 2 3 Status Line Display Part 2 STAND BY This drive is only for 18 track cartridge MS 8418 The cartridge is not loaded The drive will be ready after loading STAND BY 18w 3 This drive is set to the write operation for 18 track The cartridge is not loaded MS 843x The drive will be ready after loading lt Option 5 STAND BY 18 36W This drive is set to the write operation for 36 track The cartridge is not l
24. ity 5 to 95 non condensing Non operating a l Humidity Gradient 20 hour i Dry Bulb Temperature 10 C to 60 C 3 Non operating NOTE The applicable proposed ANSI specification for half inch tape cartridge requires operation in the range of 16 C to 32 C 20 relative humidity and a maximum wet bulb temperature of 25 6 C Operation of this device beyond these limits may result in a degradation of media reliability General Description 6 1 4 7 Acoustical Noise Power on Idle 55ABA max 55dBA max Machine Noise Sound power level less than 70 db A according to DIN45635 part 19 EN27779 Maschinengerausche Ger uschpegel weniger als 70 db A entsprechend DI N45635 Teil 19 EN27779 1 4 8 Mechanical Specifications 176mm 6 9in 1 Dimensions 281mm 1Llin 387mm 15 2in 15kg 631b Shi pping Weight 19kg 42 Ib General Description 7 1 4 9 Regulation FCC Notice This equipment 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is l
25. lays the current write operation on the Status Line of the display This menu is the Write Operation setup To change the Write Operation pressing the center Switch 2 CHG each time displays another Write Operation on the Status Line When WRITE 18 is displayed on the center of the Status Line the 18 track write operation is selected When WRITE 36 is displayed on the center of the Status Line the 36 track write operation is selected When TRACK is displayed on the right of the Status Line the SCSI command is enabled the write operation to change When FORCE is displayed on the right of the Status Line the SCSI command is disabled the write operation to change To complete the setup press the left Switch 1 EXIT SAVE SETUP will be displayed on the Status Line Press the Switch 1 YES to save the current setup Press the Switch 2 NO to abort and use the previous setup Press the Switch 3 TEMP to use the current setup until turning off the power Pressing the Switch 2 returns this menu Pressing the Switch 1 or Switch 3 ARE YOU SURE will be displayed on the Status Line Press the Switch 1 YES to save the current setup Press the Switch 2 EXIT to abort and use the previous setup Pressing either switch this menu will be exited and the off line mode will return Operation 25 Changing to 18 track Write Operation Changing to 36 track Write Operation
26. ns NOTE Operation 18 The display of each function is punctuated with 1 or more blank spaces Table 2 6 Switch Line Display and Switch Function boa woe o fb theswitchisnotdeined ooo O po Common TEE IT Off line UNLD SCSI ID CHG Setu EXIT Switch Fundion a Refer to items of each menu for details on the Refer to items of each menu for details on the setup mode si mode Operation 19 2 2 5 Indicator The 2 indicators on the front operator panel show the drive status The conditions for the indicators lighting are explained in Table 2 7 Table 2 7 Indicators When the LED is lighted the drive writes in the compressed mode IDRC When the LED is not lighted the drive writes in the COMP Green uncompressed mode This LED indicates the writing mode and does not reflect the read mode ALERT This LED is lighted when an error is detected At this time error code etc will be displayed on the Status Line upper row Operation 20 2 3 Powering Up 2 3 2 3 2 3 1 Installing Cables and Interfaces Connect the attached AC power cable to the AC power connector located on the rear panel then insert the plug to an AC power outlet Refer to section 4 1 and connect the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector 2 Turning in the Power Turn the power switch on the front panel from off O toon Refer to Figure 2 2 to supply AC power to the drive The backlight
27. oaded MS 843x The drive will be ready after loading lt Option 5 This drive is only for 36 track cartridge MS 843x The cartridge is not loaded Thedrive will be ready after loading BOT ONLINE WE Loaded cartridge is write enable The drive is ready for on line operation Tape is positioned at BOT On line Status BOT ONLINE FP Loaded cartridge is write protected file protected The drive is ready for on line operation Tape is positioned at BOT BOT Il aa EOT The cartridge is loaded and in use The drive is ready for on line operation Tape is not positioned at BOT The W mark indicates amount of tape used The drive is not ready for off line operation BOT OFFLINE WE Loaded cartridge is write enable The drive is not ready for off line operation Tape is positioned at BOT BOT OFFLINE FP Loaded cartridge is write protected file protected The drive is not ready for off line operation Tape is positioned at BOT Tape is not positioned at BOT Off line Status Operation 15 Table 2 4 Status Line Display Part 3 ONL AFTER REWIND The drive is rewinding The drive will be ready when complete UNLOAD AFTER REW Thedriveis unloading SCS ID 5 SCSI ID Setup menu for example SCSI D 5 MENU FUNCTIONS Setup mode Menu functions CONFI GURE DI AGNOSTI CS STATISTICS ENTER PASSWORD SAVE SETUP ARE YOU SURE Input request to confirm in this menu WRT PROTECT 1018 Operation 16
28. rror codes and types Model Name Serial Number Type of Error Date Error Code bs f Error Description Operations Processing 1 Power on initializing 2 Loading Operation a nlesaing 4 Diagnostics 5 Writing 6 Reading 7 Others 2001 VICTOR DATA SYSTEMS CO LTD KAT M029 005
29. s ejected STAND BY is displayed on the Status Line and unloading is complete 2 5 2 Unloading from SCSI Set the operation mode to on line and execute the SCSI Unload Command from the host computer UNLOADING will appear on the Status Line of the display when unloading and the drive will become not ready When the tray is lifted and cartridge is ejected STAND BY is displayed on the Status Line and unloading is complete Operation 28 Example 1 OFFLINE WE ONL REW UNL func C2 E Press Switch 1 OFL Press Switch 2 REW to enter the off line mode to rewind the cartridge STAND BY 18 QF saa ma kB sil ci E E a Press Switch 2 UNLD to unload the cartridge E le 2 Example BOT ONLINE FP BOT OFFLINE FP OFL e ONL UNLD func Press Switch 1 OFL Press Switch 2 UNLD to enter the off line mode to unload the cartridge Figure 2 13 Unloading the Cartridge CAUTION If the drive is to be relocated or reshipped unload and remove the cartridge first If a drive is transported with the cartridge still inserted the media could be damaged resulting in loss data Maintenance 29 Chapter 3 MAINTENANCE This drive is designed for maintenance free except as follows 3 1 Cleaning the Tape Head Clean the tape head and path using the IBM 3480 cleaning cartridge IBM P N 4780527 or compatible This cleaning operation should be performed periodically to help pre
30. s writing of test data to the tape DIAG PASSED is displayed on the center of the Status Line when successfully completing the Write Test Refer to Chapter 5 if an error is returned Press the right Switch 3 gt gt gt to select the menu that displays EXIT on the Switch Line Press this EXIT switch to close to each of the menus CAUTION Test data is written to the tape during WriteTest Thus data of the cartridge used for Write Test is destroyed Install and Setup 39 E l Example EST OFFLINE WE ONL UNLD func mimes SCSI ID 5 func CHG EXIT Wega es a 1 ll Hg O READ WRITE TESTS RDF RDB gt gt gt Mm a 3 READ WRITE TESTS WRT LWR 553 Jk sla ea O mi Hg O WRITE TEST SHORT LONG EXIT eee een m DIAG PASSED SHORT STAT gt gt gt MENU FUNCTI ONS CONF DIAG gt gt gt ka oe E 2 M DI AGNOSTI CS GEN RWT gt gt gt S sal E 2 M Read Write test menu Press Switch 3 gt gt gt to shift to the next menus Read Write test menu Press Switch 1 WRT to enter the Write Test Write Test menu Press Switch 1 SHORT to execute the Short Write Test Press Switch 2 LONG to execute the Write Test to EOT Display when write test is successful Short Write Test Figure 4 4 Write Test Procedure Install and Setup 40 4 4 Hierarchic Structure of Setup Listing of setup is given below Items for CE Customer En
31. th Refer to section 3 1 Replace the other cartridges The following conditions may apply to these cartridges 1 The number of tracks differs from the drive specifications Read operations 2 Thetape length differs from the drive specifications 3 An unrecognized cartridge is loaded Read operations 4 The tape may be used out of the range of required operation temperature 5 Logical damage has occurred to the tape such as write operation residue 6 Physical damage such as a crack is present on the tape c Turn the power off one time Wait at least 10 seconds before turning the power back on again Turn the power off and check the SCSI bus connections Wait at least 10 seconds before turning the power back on again Refer to section 4 1 Make sure that there are no abnormalities in the cartridge The following conditions may apply to these cartridges E 1 The cartridge insertion direction may be reversed 2 Theleader block is open 3 Thereis a problem in the cartridge label 4 Refer to section 2 1 for a description of other problems Check the setting values for the setup Refer to section 4 2 It is possible that the drive is damaged Refer to section 5 2 3 Trouble Shooting 48 5 2 3 Service Calls When error processing G in Table 5 2 is used note the error code displayed on the operator panel display of the front panel and call the service department Use the form on the this page to enter the e
32. the Status Line of the display Pressing the left Switch 1 func displays MENU FUNCTIONS on the Status Line Select the menu displayed as CONF on the left of the Switch Line Pressing the left Switch 1 CONF displays ENTER PASSWORD on the Status Line This is the password input prompt Press Switch 3 2 and 3 in sequence The CONFIGURE will appear on the Status Line This menu is the configuration mode Select the menu displayed as DRIVE on the center of the Switch Line Pressing the center Switch 2 DRIVE displays the current COMPRESSION on the Status Line This menu is the IDRC default setup Press the right Switch 3 gt gt gt to select the menu that displays the current EMULATION on the Status Line This menu is the Emulation Mode setup To change the Emulation Mode pressing the center Switch 2 CHG each time displays the other mode on the Status Line To complete the setup press the left Switch 1 EXIT SAVE SETUP will be displayed on the Status Line Press the Switch 1 YES to save the current setup Press the Switch 2 NO to abort and use the previous setup Press the Switch 3 TEMP to use the current setup until turning off the power Pressing the Switch 2 returns the configuration mode Pressing the Switch 1 or Switch 3 ARE YOU SURE will be displayed on the Status Line Press the Switch 1 YES to save the current se
33. tic Tape Drive Internal SCSI Terminator Bela a Magnetic Tape Drive End of SCSI device a SCSI Cable SCSI Cable Terminator ALT 2 Filter Clamp Clamp Filter Installation Fastening the Clamp Filter Plug into the SCSI connector end and fasten completely with the band locked provided Tighten until the claws are Pull Ehra K R NG Install the cable S Cut unnecessary Y Figure 4 1 SCSI Cable Connection Install and Setup 33 4 2 Setup This drive can be set up from the operator panel on the front Table 4 1 shows the standard setup values Also when changing the standard setup values enter the changes in this table for reference Refer to section 4 4 for the values that can be set Table 4 1 Setup Values Contents Standard Setup Value Currently Comments Items MS 8418 MS 843x Set Value SCSI ID 5C51 2 model DSABL W DE NEGT SCSI 3 model ENABL SYNC NEGT ENABL SAVE PNTR ENABL SCSI LD RWD STAT OFLN BUFER MODE bu FMK SYNC BOT PRE RD WR RETRIES RD RETRIES COMPRESSION COMP SWITCH TAPE PWR ON EMULATION DRIVE DEFALT CFG WRT ERR PERM RD ERR ERSE W2 DID Rd AHEAD FMK 18WAT WRITE kos agta 18 36 track model CURRENT CNTL UCODE Enter when the firmware MEF is updated NEN Ha Ha o o o n 3 nh UNLD ECHO FLASH norm rec norm o gt m m mna O fcowpaession or o Install and Setup 34 4 2 1 SCSI ID S
34. tup Press the Switch 2 EXIT to abort and use the previous setup Pressing either switch returns the configuration mode Press the right Switch 3 555 to select the menu that displays EXIT on the Switch Line Press this EXIT switch to return to the off line mode Install and Setup 37 E l Bxampiel OFFLINE UNLOADED MENU UNCTIONS ONL func CONF DIAG gt gt gt fa eee al Mm Mle SCSI ID 5 ENTER PASSWORD func CHG EXIT EXIT HO 2 3 Password input request RANT Gi Press Switch 3 2 and 3 in sequence SCSI DRIVE gt gt gt s na KG o Configuration Mode menu GH Emulation M ode setup menu EMULATION ECHO Press Switch 3 gt gt gt EXIT CHG gt gt gt to select the next menu Press Switch 2 CHG to change the Emulation Mode Press Switch 1 EXIT to end the setup Input request for save SAVE SETUP YES NO TEMP Press Switch 1 YES to save the setup Press Switch 2 NO to abort the setup Press Switch 3 TEMP to use the setup until turning off the power Input request for confirmation of save ARE YOU SURE YES EXIT Press Switch 1 YES to save the setup Press Switch 2 EXIT to abort the setup Figure 4 3 Emulation Mode Setup Install and Setup 38 4 3 Diagnostics Enter the diagnostics mode when execute the self diagnostics for read write A password is requested only
35. vent read or write errors The tape head and path should be cleaned every 8 hours during continuous operation They should be deaned at least once a day even if the operation is not continuous Clean the tape head and path immediately if the operator panel display the CLEAN message on the Status Line of the display This message is displayed only when rewinding loading or unloading Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for the use of the cleaning cartridge and keep track of the number of uses WARNING Do not clean the tape head directly with cotton swabs etc The tape head of the drive may be destroyed due to its thin coating structure if the receiving force exceeds the pressure of prescription tape tension Load the cleaning cartridge into the drive as with standard cartridges Refer to Section 2 4 The drive automatically initiates cleaning when the cartridge is loaded The cartridge is automatically unloaded when cleaning is complete NOTE When cleaning is complete the CLEAN display will be replaced by the standard Status Line display Marking the top face label of a cleaning cartridge whenever cleaning has finished is convenient to keep track of the number of uses Maintenance 30 3 2 Repairing the Leader Block Although not often the leader block may sometimes separate from the tape If this occurs reattaching the leader block to recover previously recorded data is permitted one time CAUTION

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