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Spectra Logic 10000 User's Manual

1. Figure 6 1 The Spectra 10000 screen The Spectra 10000 screen lists The address and phone number for Spectra Logic Corporation The application firmware code version shell The number of tape slots in the library The SCSI IDs for each installed drive and library SCSI bus The setting for the library configuration switch The serial number of the library The date the library was manufactured 80 Chapter 6 Maintaining the Library Accessing Drive Information There are several ways to access detailed library information including checking the statistics and information located on The Drive Information screens The ECC screens Drive Information Screens The Drive Information screens show configuration operation and error information for each drive Highlighted drive buttons on the main screen represent installed drives Touch the drive button for the drive that you want to know more about First Screen The Drive Info Screen After touching the drive button the Drive Info screen appears Figure 6 2 ead Error Rate 8 887 rite Error Rate 8 887 Ursrade clean Drive Figure 6 2 The first Drive Info screen SCSI ID Bus The SCSI ID and the SCSI bus where the drive is connected Manuf The drive manufacturer Model The drive model Rev The drive s firmware version Loaded Whether the drive is loaded with a tape W P Whether the tape is write protected Read Error Rate Write Error
2. 2 Press the Set Time button The Set Time dialog appears 3 Enter the hour a number between 0 and 23 depending on whether you have chosen 12 hour or 24 hour time then touch OK 4 Enter the minutes a number between 0 and 59 then touch OK 5 Enter the seconds a number between 0 and 59 then touch OK 6 Touch Save Parms No the changes are saved without restarting the library Note Touch Back to backspace over an entered number Touch Exit to cancel changes without saving and return to the configuration screen Library Emulation The library can emulate other library types for compatibility with your host system Set the library emulation from the second Configuration screen to get there from the main screen press Config More 1 Touch the or symbols to view the available choices 2 Select the emulation you want then touch Save Parms Yes it is necessary to restart the library for these changes to take effect RS 232 Handshake Set serial port handshaking from the second configuration screen from the main screen press Config gt More If you are not using a backup package which requires a serial connection between the library and the host you can ignore this setting Touch to enable hardware handshaking on the serial port or touch to disable handshaking Touch Save Parms gt No because it is not necessary to restart the library for these changes to take effect 49 Chapter
3. Touch Save Parms gt Yes to restart the library and save changes 7 Power off the library and reconnect the system SCSI cables 8 Power on the library and after it comes ready turn on any other peripheral equipment and confirm proper operation of the system Note If the library is in the dual SCSI mode SCSI busses are not connected with the SCSI link and SCSI ID 2 is off Drive 3 and Drive 4 will power up with an error until the second SCSI bus ID is properly configured Split Bus Operation Only Library 2 Slots If you configured the library to be shared by two hosts as two logical libraries as discussed in Selecting tbe Mode of Library Operation on page 29 you must configure the Library 2 Slots setting Library 2 Slots Defines the slots for the second logical library allocated in multiples of 10 If you have only configured the library to use one host leave this setting off Touch the and symbols to enable or disable slots depending on whether you have configured a second logical library Touch Save Parms gt Yes to restart the library and have the changes take effect 46 Chapter 4 Configuring the Library Setting Library Parameters Set the library s operating parameters by using the four library configuration screens In these screens at any point you can Touch Load Defaults to load factory preset settings for all parameters Touch Load User Parms to reload the last saved parameters or
4. policies 106 RMA numbers 110 terminators connecting 39 SCSI 119 tests library performance 55 read write confidence 86 time setting display 49 touch screen display adjusting brightness contrast volume 48 using 12 transfer rate drive 113 library 10 troubleshooting bar code scanner 103 bar codes 103 library operation 94 read write errors 87 tape drives 101 use Knowledge Base 110 Index U UCM board 14 unloading tapes 58 bulk unload 60 exchange media 61 queued unload 61 queued unloads 61 upgrades firmware 68 V VCCI Certification 126 version library firmware 80 volume adjusting LCD 48 W warnings AC power 3 as conventions 9 bar code scanner 3 lithium battery 3 warranty 106 Web site Knowledge Base 110 Spectra Logic 2 wide narrow SCSI about 118 connecting 30 136
5. 4 Configuring the Library SCSI Initiator Set the SCSI Initiator mode from the second configuration screen to get there from the main screen press Config More Unless specifically recommended by the backup software vendor leave the SCSI Initiator on When the SCSI Initiator is on the library communicates with the drives via the SCSI bus The library queries the drives before and after tape loads and unloads and it returns the status of the drive to the host When SCSI Initiator is off the host system is responsible for determining the status of the drives Touch the and symbols to toggle the SCSI Initiator on and off Touch Save Parms gt No because it is not necessary to restart the library for these changes to take effect SCSI Bus Mode Set the bus mode most often left at the default of 0 from the second configuration screen to get there from the main screen press Config More This setting determines the maximum data transfer rate The following table indicates the maximum SCSI bus transfer rate for specified SCSI Bus Mode settings The SCSI Bus Mode setting of 0 is the default SCSI Bus Mode AIT 2 Setting AIT 3 Setting 0 40 MB sec 80 MB sec 1 20 MB sec 40 MB sec 2 16 1 MB sec 32 2 MB sec 3 13 2 MB sec 26 4 MB sec 4 11 4 MB sec 22 8 MB sec 5 10 MB sec 20 MB sec Note Some HBAs do not function properly with Ultra SCSI transfer rates 40 MB sec AIT 2 libraries
6. 6 MB sec native Burst transfer rate 40 MB sec synchronous maximum a The upper limit applies to the drives themselves The temperature limits for the Spectra 10000 are given in Media and Hardware Environment on page 26 Be sure that there is adequate air flow around the library at all times b This is a per drive value Total sustained transfer rate for the library depends on the number of drives installed in the library C The sustained transfer rate per drive can increase by an average of 2 6 times the specified value with compression Compression thoughput and capacity depends on the type of data d Theactual burst data transfer rate is limited by the performance of the SCSI host bus adapter the SCSI bus interface controller and the drive buffer control hardware 113 Appendix A Library Specifications Available AIT Drive System Compatibility Modes Compatibility modes need to be used only if specified for the operating system types this chapter Most of the modes are there for compatibility with legacy operating systems Kernel Modifications Recommended Emulation System Required Block Size Close Style 0 Default all other configurations 256K 0 DG AViiON Yes 256 K AT amp T 0 Microsoft No 256 K 0 NCR No 256 K AT amp T 0 NetApp Server version 5 3 4 or higher No 0 PCs running SCO Unix No 64K AT amp T 1 RS6000 running AIX 3 X Yes 256 K AT amp T 2 NetApp Server b
7. 65 P packing the library 89 PackRack magazine shelf 91 ordering 92 parameters load defaults 47 load user parms 47 save parms 47 setting 47 passwords creating 73 levels of 73 locking screens 74 performance tests 55 phone Spectra Logic main offices 2 sales 92 technical support 110 pin assignments differential SCSI connectors 122 123 single ended SCSI connectors 120 121 ports Ethernet 16 Fibre Channel 16 SCSI 15 power connecting AC 43 connector location 15 requirements 112 purchasing accessories 91 custom bar code labels 91 media 92 133 Q queued unloads 61 enabling 61 rack mount library 27 read write confidence test 86 read write errors troubleshooting 87 rear panel components Fibre Channel 16 SCSI 15 regulatory standards EU Declaration of Conformity 127 FCC compliance 125 German certification 126 safety 125 VCCI Japan 126 reliability library specifications 112 reload library firmware 70 replacements air filter 84 fuses 95 library 106 requirements power 112 resetting tape drives 82 RMA number 106 obtaining 110 robotics interface 112 picker 14 reliability 112 RS 232 connecting library to host 40 handshake 49 S safety standards 125 German certification 126 SAN environment 19 screens navigating 12 structure 13 SCSI about 118 bus 1 ID 37 bus 2 ID 45 bus information 118 bus mode 50 54 cable part numbers 119 cables connecting 39 connector pinouts 120 123 examining I
8. 66 DB9 DB9 33 SR DB10 67 DB10 DB10 34 SR DB11 68 DB11 DB11 We recommend using active SCSI terminators on fast single ended SCSI busses The active terminator helps maintain a high degree of signal integrity and improves noise immunity A minus sign next to the signal indicates an active low signal All passive terminators use a 220Q pull up resistor and 330Q pull down resistor for each signal Resistor tolerances in the terminator network are 5 or less Use resistors with 1 tolerance for improved noise margins 121 Appendix A Library Specifications High Voltage Differential Differential SCSI Connectors Pin Assignments Pin assignments for differential 68 pin micro SCSI connectors are listed in the following table Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 DB 12 35 DB 12 2 DB 13 36 DB 13 3 DB 14 37 DB 14 4 DB 15 38 DB 15 5 DB P1 39 DB P1 6 GND 40 GND 7 DB 0 41 DB 0 8 DB 1 42 DB 1 9 DB 2 43 DB 2 10 DB 3 44 DB 3 11 DB 4 45 DB 4 12 DB 5 46 DB 5 13 DB 6 47 DB 6 14 DB 7 48 DB 7 15 DB P 49 DB P 16 DIFFSENS 50 GND 17 TERMPWR 51 TERMPWR 18 TERMPWR 52 TERMPWR 19 RESERVED 53 RESERVED 20 ATN 54 ATN 21 GND 55 GND 22 BSY 56 BSY 23 ACK 57 ACK 24 RST 58 RST 122 Appendix A Library Specifications Pi
9. Code Number of Characters Use labels with eight or fewer characters including zeros but not including the checksum character if used For optimum performance always use labels with the same number of characters The library firmware adapts to a standard number of characters during power up it retries any label with fewer characters Checksums Bar code labels are available with or without checksum characters The library must be properly configured to process the checksum characters If labels with a checksum character are used be sure to enable the Bar Code Checksum feature See Viewing and Enabling Bar Codes on page 64 for more details on setting this feature Installation Install all bar code labels parallel to the cartridge edge 117 Appendix A Library Specifications The SCSI Bus When considering SCSI bus configuration be sure to note Whether the bus and attached devices are single ended low voltage differential LVD or high voltage differential HVD Whether the bus and attached devices are fast slow or wide narrow Single Ended LVD or HVD All SCSI devices attached to a bus must be of the same type either single ended LVD or HVD this includes the drives the adapter card and the terminators Single ended devices use one line to transmit bus signals between devices Differential devices use two lines to transmit bus signals between devices A single ended SCSI bus has a maximum length of 1 5 feet with f
10. Hz Power Consumption 157 watts maximum 1 5 amps 110 volts AC 0 75 amps 220 volts AC Library Reliability The library itself excluding drives has been designed to exceed a useful service life of 10 years during this time all performance and reliability specifications are applicable The library is rated for more than 1 5 million mean cycles between failure MCBF Communications Interface Data SCSI ANSI X3 131 199x single ended or differential Robotics SCSI 2 or RS 232 RS 232 interface uses SSCL Robotics Specifications Average robotics access time is less than 10 seconds Operating Environment Warning When the library is moved from a cold storage environment to a warm operating environment it should not be used for 24 hours This adjustment period prevents condensation damage in the library and drives 112 Appendix A Library Specifications Sony AIT Tape Drive Specifications This section includes details on Sony AIT drives For more information consult the user manual for the drives installed in your library Parameter Specification Ambient operating temperature 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature 41 F to 158 F 40 C to 70 C Operating humidity 20 to 80 non condensing MTBF 300 000 POH 100 duty cycle Average access time lt 55 seconds Uncorrectable error rate lt 1x 10 bits Sustained transfer rate
11. Maximum wet bulb temperature 26 C 78 8 C Approved Media Approved AIT media for use only with AIT tape drives includes Vendor Length Type Model Number Sony 230 meters AIT 2 with MIC SDX2 50C Sony 230 meters AIT 3 with MIC SDX3 100C Sony 36 uses Cleaning Cartridge SDX TCL Capacity Tape Type Length Capacity Sony AIT 2 230 meters 50 GB native 130 GB compressed Sony AIT 3 230 meters 100 GB native 260 GB compressed 116 Appendix A Library Specifications Bar Code Specifications Spectra 10000 libraries can accommodate an optional bar code scanner Use labels specifically designed for AIT cartridges Standard 8 mm or 4 mm labels will not function properly Avoid poor quality label printing High contrast and high resolution labels provide more reliable operation Affix the bar code label in the available space on the front of the tape Make sure that the bar code label does not cover the contact access openings for the MIC feature rem m um In Cassette Read Write Protect li Ww Figure A 1 A bar code label attached to an AIT cartridge Bar Code Label Standards Review the following if your library has a bar code reader For a list of media and bar code vendors see the Spectra 10000 Library Release Notes Labels Use laser printed labels designed for AIT data cartridges Avoid poor quality labels with low contrast and resolution Bar Code Type Use only bar codes with 3 in 9 encoding Standard 39
12. Spectra Logic drive sleds Tape Carousel Depending on the size ordered at time of purchase the fixed tape carousel can store either 20 or 40 data cartridges when all four drives are installed When fewer than four drives are installed the unused drive slots become additional tape cartridge slots RoboticPicker The picker moves cartridges between tape slots tape drives and the library door The picker may also include a bar code reader which scans bar code labels on data cartridges Power Supply The power supply automatically detects the voltage and frequency of the power source either 110 volt or 220 volt AC 50 60 Hz The power cord shipped with the library can handle either voltage UCM Board The UCM board is the library s control center SDCBoard Found only in HVD SCSI libraries the single ended to differential converter SDC board translates SCSI signals from single ended to differential format Fibre Channel Board Found only in Fibre Channel libraries this board translates SCSI signals to a flexible high speed Fibre Channel format 14 Chapter 1 Introduction SCSI Library Rear Panel Components SCSI Port 11N SCSI Port 1 OUT SCSI Port 2 IN Drive SCSI IDs Fuse Serial i ort Library lights j SCSI Port 2 OUT Librar i Power CSI Connguraton connector Figure 1 4 The SCSI library s rear panel components SCSI Ports The four SCSI ports enable you to connect the library as a device on a SCSI bus and atta
13. Target Initiator Currently the Spectra 10000 library only supports operation as a Target 51 Chapter 4 Configuring the Library The fields are described here Loop ID The library s current ID number on the Fibre Channel loop See Soft and Hard Addresses on page 53 for information on how Fibre Channel ID numbers are assigned Fibre Unit Ready Displays the library s current state Not Ready or Unit Ready Fibre processor model number Displays the Fibre processor model number Bootrev The Fibre Channel power up firmware version This firmware is separate from the library application firmware but it is included on one tape with the library firmware and library application firmware Spectra Logic may release updates to any firmware type Applrev The Fibre Channel library application firmware version This firmware is separate from the boot firmware but is included on one tape with the library firmware and powerup firmware Spectra Logic may release updates to any firmware type Serial port Displays the baud rate parity and hardware handshake settings currently enabled for the diagnostic serial port WWN Each Fibre Channel device can be identified with a World Wide Name WWN This number is a world wide unique identifier used by only that device Loop Shows status as UP or DOWN UP means that the loop is active and data can be transferred DOWN means that the loop is not functioning so the library cannot communicate with other devic
14. appears The Library 2 Slots and SCSI Bus 2 ID settings determine the logical library configuration 31 Chapter 3 Preparing the Library By default the Library 2 Slots is set to Off for no split logical library operation Figure 3 2 Library 2 Slots SCSI Bus 2 ID Emulate 1 2 Emulate 3 4 F Default Figure 3 2 With Library 2 Slots set to off the default position the library is configured as one logical library Using the Library 2 Slots field set the number of slots devoted to the second logical library Tape storage slots are assigned in multiples of 10 so the Library 2 Slots will need to be set to 10 20 or 30 for 20 slot libraries the only option is 10 Slots not allocated to the second logical library are automatically allocated to the first logical library Set the SCSI Bus 2 ID to a unique number on the second SCSI bus This ID will need to be set to a SCSI ID different from the other devices connected to the SCSI Port 2 connection To save the changes press SAVE PARMS A message displays PARAMETERS SAVE RESTART Select YES The library restarts with the new configuration settings To set the drive emulation settings read Configuring Library Tape Drive Settings on page 54 32 Chapter 3 Preparing the Library Managing the Split Bus Configuration A split logical library appears to the host system as two independent physical libraries In the example below the library is config
15. bus mode SCSI 50 54 C capacity AIT media 116 library 111 carousel 14 cartridge tray ordering 92 cautions as conventions 9 tapes 3 129 certifications BMPT Vfg 243 1991 Germany 126 EU Declaration of Conformity 127 FCC 125 safety 125 VCCI Japan 126 changing hosts 85 checksums 65 cleaner tape head AIT cleaning cartridge 87 built into drive 86 cleaning cartridge 86 ordering 92 code upgrading firmware 68 code tape backup firmware 67 components front panel 11 internal 14 rear panel Fibre Channel 16 rear panel SCSI 15 configuration switch 38 configuring bar code reader 64 date format 48 dual bus mode 30 ECC fault check 83 hardware handshaking 49 host system 21 locking screens 74 passwords 73 queued unloads 61 SCSI bus 2 ID 45 SCSI initiator setting 50 split library examples 34 tape drives 54 connecting AC power 43 Fibre Channel 41 narrow SCSI 30 Index contacting Spectra Logic main offices 2 sales 92 technical support 110 contrast adjusting display 48 conventions used in this manual 9 copying data non AIT to AIT tapes 76 custom bar code labels 91 D DAS environment 18 data communications interface 112 ensuring integrity 88 library storage capacity 111 transfer rate 10 date setting display 48 display LCD adjusting brightness contrast and volume 48 brightness contrast volume 48 date 48 time 49 door library 11 door button 11 drives see tape drives dual bus
16. cleaning cartridge as described in Cleaning Drives on page 86 Then retry the store or restore operation 4 Ifthe library is configured to use two hosts split library configuration and only two tape drives are installed the drives must be installed in Drive 1 and Drive 3 positions Reposition the drives as necessary Tape stuck in gripper arm The library may have been reset while in the process of moving a tape To clear this error follow these steps after the library has come to a Unit Ready state 1 From the main menu press the Move Tapes button 2 Press OK to clear the error Gripper arm must be empty 3 Press an empty slot number any non highlighted slot The gripper arm places the tape in the empty slot If this error occurs frequently or if there is no tape in the gripper arm when the error Occurs contact Spectra Logic Technical Support 101 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Tape stuck in drive If the library does not respond to a move command and the initial source is a drive the tape may be stuck in a tape drive 1 Repeat the move command from the Move Tapes screen If the library still does not respond then the tape may be stuck in the drive 2 Power cycle the library and allow the library to come to Unit Ready state Issue the move command again If the tape does not move from the drive call Spectra Logic Technical Support Caution Do not attempt to manually remove a tape from a tape drive you will
17. disabled Touch Save Parms gt Yes to save changes and rescan the library s inventory Autoread Barcodes This option forces the library to automatically resynchronize the media inventory by reading media bar codes after every bulk load or unload media operation If this option is disabled the library only resynchronizes by reading bar code information when prompted by the host software Touch the symbol to enable Autoread Barcodes or the symbol to disable Autoread Barcodes Touch Save Parms gt Yes to save changes and rescan the library s inventory Barcodes Screen If a bar code scanner is installed the BC button is visible on the move tapes screen If a bar code scanner is installed but not enabled the BC button is available but tapes are not automatically scanned If a bar code scanner is not installed the ER button is shown in place of the BC button The ER button allows access to the first ECC screen see ECC Screens on page 83 From the main screen select Move Tapes gt BC to display the bar code screen shown in Figure 5 3 slot id slot id Figure 5 3 The Barcodes screen 65 Chapter 5 Operating the Library The bar code screen displays the bar code numbers and slots of bar coded media as follows The first column Slot displays the number of the slot in which the tape is located If the tape is located in a tape drive this column displays a D and the drive number for example D
18. non condensing Maximum Wet Bulb Temperature 77 F 25 C Extreme changes in temperature and humidity should be avoided whenever possible 88 Chapter 6 Maintaining the Library Packing the Library for Shipment If you are shipping the library From One Location to Another Note the packing procedures outlined under Packaging below To Spectra Logicfor Service First contact Spectra Logic Technical Support to obtain a Return Materials Authorization RMA number and the correct shipping address see Chapter 8 Technical Support and Service Then follow the instructions under Packaging below Caution The library warranty is voided by shipping the library without the proper original packaging for full warranty details see Limited Warranty on page 106 The following steps describe how to properly pack the library for shipment Packaging To pack the library for shipping 1 Unload all tapes from the library including tapes in the tape drives as well as any tapes in the carousel slots 2 Power off the library 3 Remove all attached power SCSI and serial connections including SCSI terminators or Fibre Channel connections 4 Place the anti static bag over the library 5 Place the library on top of the bottom foam cushions in the box see Figure 6 6 on page 90 89 Chapter 6 Maintaining the Library 6 Place the top foam cushions over the library Figure 6 6 Figure 6 6 Correct packaging of t
19. only Libraries with AIT 2 tape drives are shipped from the factory with the SCSI Bus Mode set to 0 If your system experiences problems with the higher transfer rate you can experiment setting it to SCSI Bus Mode 1 to force fast wide transfers To change the SCSI bus mode set the configuration option in the third Configuration screen Be sure to save the parameters and restart the library 50 Chapter 4 Configuring the Library Fibre Channel Information Screen This screen provides information on the Fibre Channel connection and controller To access the Fibre Channel information screen touch the Fibre Channel button on the first Configuration screen Figure 4 1 Loop ID number d Exe irmware 2288 Address 26 8 type ppl rev 1 37 1 2 Soft or erial port 115288 8 N 1 nohndshk WN 2088088098a5880389 Loop DOWN Hard UNB PB T6 SPECTRA 166606 UN1 PB T2 SONY SDx 588C UN2 P8 T3 SDpx 588C UN3 P1 T4 SDpx 588C UN4 P1 T5 SDpx 588C Figure 4 1 7he Fibre Channel information screen The following describe the buttons on this screen Address Changes the library s current ID number on the Fibre Channel loop See Soft and Hard Addresses on page 53 for information on how Fibre Channel ID numbers are assigned Soft Hard Fibre Channel devices can either use soft or hard addresses Soft and Hard Addresses on page 53 describes the differences between the two Targ Fibre Channel devices can operate as a Target or as a combined
20. retry the test Performance Test 2 Confirm SCSI IDs 1 On the main screen the drive number in the drive box is highlighted for installed drives in the following illustration Drives 1 and 3 are installed Mnve Tapes Config Full 4 18725796 I Figure4 2 Drive boxes are highlighted for installed drives 55 Chapter 4 Configuring the Library 2 From the main screen touch the SPECTRA 10000 button to view the Spectra 10000 screen Figure 4 3 Examine the SCSI ID list Be sure that the library and drive SCSI IDs on this screen correspond to the SCSI IDs you need Note the library SCSI IDs 0 and 1 in the second screen in Figure 4 3 The first ID number indicates the library s SCSI ID number on the first SCSI bus The second number indicates the library s ID on the second bus On libraries with the two busses joined into a single bus differential only or a library with SCSI Bus 2 ID set to OFF only the first SCSI ID is displayed SPECTRA 18908 Config Speclra Logic U 4 9h 17600 North 55th Street Boulder Culuradu 80381 usa 3RB3 449 64h Library SCSI IDs Figure 4 3 Accessing information on the Spectra 10000 screen 3 Touch anywhere on the Spectra 10000 screen to return to the main screen 56 5 Operating the Library This chapter describes common tasks you may perform when operating the library including Inserting Tapes Moving Tapes Removing Tapes Viewing and Enabling Bar Co
21. takes approximately two minutes Note An abort is not possible once the message Rewinding is displayed The version number of the current code displays and one CRC checksum is shown After the message Removing Code Tape is displayed the library moves the tape from the drive to the library door 4 Remove the new code tape and label it with the volume number and creation date 67 Chapter 5 Operating the Library Upgrading Library Firmware You can upgrade the library firmware to take advantage of new features or system compatibility developed for the library Always have a backup code tape on hand before you upgrade library firmware Before beginning a firmware upgrade you should have both a Spectra Logic upgrade tape and a copy of the current library firmware See Creating a Backup Firmware Tape on page 67 for instructions Caution Do not interrupt the AC power or reset the library during the load firmware process the shell code will be corrupted and the library will not operate Should the shell code become corrupted you can force a firmware reload See Forcing a Firmware Reload on page 70 Note for Fibre Channel Libraries If you have a library with a Fibre Channel interface the library firmware tape will load both robotics and fibre application data Before loading new library firmware check that your code tape matches your library model number As well as designating the robotics firmware version the code
22. tape f you select an occupied destination the library displays the message Move Destination is Full Touch OK to clear the message Touch a valid destination button to re initiate the move To cancel a move after a source has been selected press the source button a second time 59 Chapter 5 Operating the Library Removing Tapes There are several different ways to remove tapes from the library including Bulk Unload Emptying all tapes from the library Exchange Media Emptying and replacing library tapes Queued Unload Emptying tapes tagged as old or vaultable from the library Bulk Unload This option allows you to sequentially move tapes from tape slots in the library to the library front door If some of the tapes you are unloading are in tape drives begin the unload with the lowest numbered occupied drive To start a bulk unload 1 From the main screen touch Move Tapes The Move Tapes screen appears 2 Touch the source location from which the first tape is to be moved A message appears in the upper left corner of the screen showing the bar code label of the tape or the drive number which has been selected 3 Press the door button on the front of the library The library moves the tape from the source to the door 4 Remove the tape from the door slot 5 Press the door button again The library unloads a tape from the next higher occupied slot in the library To exit press Main or allow the library to
23. tape will be marked either 2100 or 2200 To determine which processor model the library has check the Fibre information screen in the Configuration Menu From the main menu press Menu Configuration Fibre Channel The display line marked Spectra 10000F Firmware will indicate either 2100 or 2200 68 Chapter 5 Operating the Library Loading Library Firmware 1 Ifa tape is present in Drive 1 unload it from the drive 2 From the main screen select Menu gt Miscellaneous gt Load Firmware The Code Tape screen appears Figure 5 5 and returns the following message WARNING This changes your firmware Abort to keep current code Press OK to continue Code Tape WARMING This changes your Firimare Abort to keer current code OK to continue Figure 5 5 The Code Tape screen Note Before proceeding with the firmware upgrade you must have A Spectra Logic firmware upgrade tape A backup code tape on hand see Creating a Backup Firmware Tape on page 67 3 Insert the upgrade or backup firmware code tape into the door slot then touch OK The library loads the tape into Drive 1 If the tape is valid the screen displays the following additional information KEEP POWER ON UNTIL FINISHED Rewinding Reading Header Version of code on tape is Reading Firmware CRC Rewinding Current Code Version is Press OK to load new version else Abort 69 4 Chapter 5 Oper
24. touch Save Parms to store changes in the non volatile memory Ensure that the library is idle before saving parameters When you touch Save Parms an interactive information box appears asking if you want to restart the library Most parameter changes take effect immediately so it is not necessary to restart the library unless you change SCSI IDs Emulations Bar code settings SCSI Bus 2 ID Library 2 slots Note Parms are the user defined configuration parameters The Save Parms Load Defaults and Load User Parms options are global saving a new parameter saves all current parameters General Settings The following General Settings options are set from the library configuration screens Brightness contrast and volume Date and time Library emulation RS 232 handshaking SCSI initiator and SCSI bus mode 47 Chapter 4 Configuring the Library Brightness Contrast and Volume Set the front panel s brightness contrast and volume from the first Configuration screen To access this screen from the main screen press Config To set the brightness contrast or volume Touch the symbol on the right side of the Brightness Contrast or Volume buttons to increase the setting or touch the symbol on the left side of the button to decrease the setting Touch Save Parms gt No because it is not necessary to restart the library for these changes to take effect Date Set the front panel s dat
25. up to the highest numbered tape reserved for the queued unload Press the door button on the front of the library to begin unloading tapes The library retrieves the tape from the selected location and moves it to the door Remove the tape from the door slot Press the outside door button again to remove the next tape in the queue Note You may exchange the recently unloaded tape with a new one When a tape appears at the library door remove that tape and insert a new tape in the library door slot and press the outside door button The library moves this tape to the slot just emptied Press the outside door button again to remove the next tape in the queued unload Continue unloading and if desired reloading tapes until all queued tapes have been unloaded or exchanged The library returns the message Move Slot Empty Touch OK to clear this message When all queued unload tapes are removed from the library the standard Move Tapes screen is displayed If you are not sure if the queued unload request is cleared touch Main to return to the main screen If all queued tapes are removed the Queued Unload button is gone To exit a queued unload press Main or wait 60 seconds for the library to time out If the bar code scanner is installed and enabled the library resynchronizes itself by reading the bar code labels on all unknown tapes 63 Chapter 5 Operating the Library Viewing and Enabling Bar Codes Enable ba
26. year Once a Spectra Logic Technical Support representative determines that the library requires repair an on site service provider will be dispatched Once dispatched a field service representative will arrive on site within four hours of the determination This is the basic definition of this service as it applies to the United States and western Europe for more information contact Spectra Logic Technical Support 108 Chapter 8 Technical Support and Service Contacting Technical Support Opening a Support Ticket If you have a problem which cannot be resolved by following any of the suggestions in Chapter 7 Troubleshooting contact Technical Support Before you contact Spectra Logic Technical Support ensure that you have the following information on hand Your Spectra Logic customer number Company name contact name phone number and email address Library model and serial number Type of host system being used Type and version of operating system being used Type and version of backup software being used Problem description type of failure with specific information on the process that failed RMA Returns If you cannot resolve your library problem after working with a Spectra Logic technical Support representative you may want to return the library to Spectra Logic for servicing To return the library for service 1 Obtain an RMA number from a Technical Support representative 2 Pack the library i
27. 1 corresponds to Drive 1 The second column ID displays the bar code information for the tape Only the first nine characters of a bar code label are tracked and displayed by the library If a tape has no bar code label Unknown is displayed in this column If a bar code scanner is installed but is disabled the screen returns the slot locations of all tapes in the library followed by Unread For additional information on bar code labels see Bar Code Specifications on page 117 66 Chapter 5 Operating the Library Creating a Backup Firmware Tape You should always have a backup code tape on hand before you upgrade to newer firmware or for backing up or replacing corrupted library firmware Before creating a code tape the following are required Any backup software applications must be shut down and Drive 1 must be empty When creating a code tape the library overwrites any existing data on the tape The tape must originate from the library door To create a code tape 1 From the main screen touch Menu gt Miscellaneous gt Create Code Tape The Code Tape screen appears Figure 5 4 Code Tape irite current Firme are to scratch tase ress Abort to exit cm OK now Figure 5 4 The Code Tape screen 2 A message confirms creating a current firmware code tape Touch OK to continue 3 Place a tape in the library door then touch OK The library moves the code tape into Drive 1 and creates the code tape this
28. 2 In The host must have two SCSI controller cards one for each input If you have a Set the rear panel Library SCSI Terminate SCSI Port 1 Out single ended or ID switch to a unique ID Attach Host A SCSI cable to SCSI Port 1 In differential library and Set the SCSI Bus 2 ID settingtoa Logical Library 1 has exclusive rights to Drives 1 and 2 on SCSI want to use two hosts unique ID Port 1 dual logical library Configure Library 2 slots setting Terminate SCSI Port 2 Out operation Attach Host B SCSI cable to SCSI Port 2 In Logical Library 2 has exclusive rights to Drives 3 and 4 on SCSI Port 2 If the library is the last device on the SCSI bus connect terminators to the SCSI output connectors If the library connects to another SCSI device connect the SCSI cable from the output of the library to the next SCSI device Terminate the SCSI output of the final device on the SCSI bus Note It is possible to connect 8 bit narrow SCSI devices to the 16 bit wide SCSI connectors on the library as long as the library is the first device after the host on the SCSI bus Adapters are available that terminate the upper eight bits of the wide SCSI bus and interface 68 pin micro SCSI connectors to 50 pin SCSI connectors see SCSI Cables and Terminators on page 119 See The SCSI Bus on page 118 for details of SCSI bus configuration If you have decided to operate the library in dual bus configuration wit
29. 6 Chapter 6 Maintaining the Library Tape Drive Head Cleaning Head cleaning with a Sony SDX TCL cleaning cartridge should be performed every 100 hours of drive use or less Greater frequency is required in the following situations When the library is installed in areas having high amounts of airborne particulates When the drive fails to write or read data correctly When the drive fails to eject a data cartridge Note Dirty drive heads are not the only cause for read or write failures Damaged media can also cause this type of failure Most installations require scheduled cleaning using SDX TCL cleaning cartridges Scheduled cleaning is definitely required in installations having high amounts of airborne particulates Most software applications have features that allow scheduled automatic head cleaning of tape libraries Manual Drive Head Cleaning Operation To manually clean your AIT tape drives follow these steps Note Use only Sony SDX TCL cleaning cartridges 1 Insert a cleaning tape into the front door of the library 2 Select the drive that you would like to clean 3 Press the Clean Drive button at the bottom of the Drive Info screen The library loads the tape and cleans the drive When the cleaning cycle is finished the library returns the cleaning tape to the door 4 After cleaning the drive remove the tape from the library and check off one of the boxes on the cleaning tape s label each check
30. Bus 2 ID setting to OFF Attach host SCSI cable to SCSI Port 1 In to four drives Terminate SCSI Port 2 Out or attach a SCSI cable to the input of another SCSI device If the library is the last device on the SCSI bus connect terminators to the SCSI output connectors If the library connects to another SCSI device connect the SCSI cable from the output of the library to the next SCSI device Terminate the SCSI output of the final device on the SCSI bus If you have decided to operate in single bus mode the next step is to set the library SCSI ID See Setting SCSI IDs on page 36 Note If you have a single ended library with three or four installed drives you must operate the library in dual bus mode See The SCSI Bus on page 118 for details on SCSI bus lengths 29 Chapter 3 Preparing the Library Dual Bus Mode If you want to use two hosts or if you have a library either single ended or differential with three or four installed drives and want the fastest transfer rate possible operate the library in either of these dual bus configurations Option Settings SCSI Cabling If you have a Set the rear panel Library SCSI Terminate SCSI Port 1 Out single ended or ID switch to a unique ID Attach Host A SCSI cable to SCSI Port 1 In differential library and Set the SCSI Bus 2IDsettingto Terminate SCSI Port 2 Out want to use one host to a unique ID Attach Host A SCSI cable to SCSI Port
31. Ds 56 ID switches location 15 initiator setting 50 ports 15 setting library ID 37 setting tape drive ID 36 terminators 119 wide narrow 118 connecting 30 SDC board 14 SDX TCL cleaning cartridge 86 security locking screens 73 passwords 73 serial number library 80 serial port connecting library to host 40 location 15 Serial to SCSI Command Language SSCL interface 10 settings SCSI bus mode 50 tape drive emulations 114 115 shipping the library 89 single ended SCSI 118 specifications AIT media 116 bar code labels 117 environmental 26 library 112 power 112 reliability 112 tape drives 113 Spectra Logic main offices 2 sales 92 technical support 110 Web site 2 split library 33 example configurations 34 SSCL interface 10 storage capacity library 111 storage management options 18 supplies ordering 92 support contacting Spectra Logic 110 system faults 100 T tape carousel 14 tape drives 14 alert indicator 99 cleaning 82 87 configuring 54 emulation settings 54 114 115 fault indicator 98 firmware upgrades 71 information 81 read write confidence test 86 resetting 82 specifications 113 troubleshooting 101 Index 135 tapes AIT media specifications 116 bulk loading 58 bulk unloading 60 care and handling 88 cautions 3 copying non AIT to AIT 76 environmental parameters 26 loading 58 moving 59 operating conditions 88 queued unloads 61 technical support contacting Spectra Logic 110 Knowledge Base 110
32. Hm Logig Spectra 10000 Library User Guide Copyright 2002 Spectra Logic Corporation All rights reserved P N 92844007 Revision C Notices Notices Except as expressly stated herein Spectra Logic Corporation makes available the Spectra 10000 Library and associated documentation on an as is basis without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall Spectra Logic be liable for any loss of profits loss of business loss of use or data interruption of business or for indirect special incidental or consequential damages of any kind even if Spectra Logic has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error Information furnished in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed by Spectra Logic for its use Due to continuing research and development Spectra Logic may revise this publication from time to time without notice and reserves the right to change any product specification at any time without notice Some products or services mentioned in this manual are provided by companies other than Spectra Logic Inquiries about one or more of these products or services should be sent directly to the company in question Where this manual refers to the brand or product names their registered trademarks and trademarks may be regi
33. Labels 90840260 AIT 15 Slot Cartridge Tray with Dust Cover 90870652 PackRack Magazine Shelf 90870676 Certified Media Contacting Spectra Logic Sales United States Office Phone 800 833 1132 or 303 449 6400 Fax 303 939 8844 E mail sales spectralogic com European Office Phone 44 0 870 112 2150 Fax 44 0 870 112 2175 E mail eurosales spectralogic com Ordering Media media spectralogic com 92 7 Troubleshooting This chapter provides suggestions for solving problems that you might encounter when configuring or operating the library Troubleshooting problems is divided into three sections Library Operation Problems Tape Drive Problems Bar Code Problems Note If an error code is displayed on the library s front panel use Spectra Logic s interactive Sense Code Lookup to obtain the code s definition This utility is located at http www spectralogic com support senselookup index cfm fuseaction DisplayIndex Use this chapter to find solutions to the most common problems encountered with the Spectra 10000 library For additional suggestions you can also search the Spectra Logic Technical Support Knowledge Base at http www spectralogic com support kbase index cfm Spectra Logic recommends trying these troubleshooting suggestions before opening a support ticket with Spectra Logic Technical Support 93 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Library Operation Problems Library hangs will not boot or d
34. Rate The read write error statistics for that drive 81 Chapter 6 Maintaining the Library From the Drive Info screen you can Touch the Upgrade button to move a firmware upgrade tape from the library door into the drive When the drive finishes reading the tape the tape moves back to the library door See Upgrading Drive Firmware on page 71 for more information Touch the Clean Drive button to move a cleaning tape from the library door into the drive Once cleaning is done the tape moves from the drive back to the library door Touch the Reset button to reset a malfunctioning or non responding drive Caution Do not press Reset when a backup is in progress Second Screen The Information Screen From the Drive Info screen touch More to access the second Information screen Figure 6 3 Touch either Exit or Main to return to the main screen Information ALDC Drive ALDC Enabled Yes Time on Drum 1 days 21 62 Number Loads 794 Number Threads 858 Mechanism Motion 9297 Time Since Clean days 23 36 MD S N 166567 Revision Number 6C616CH16CH2 Drive S N 188441 SCSI Bus Mode 6 Drive Switches 6 Switch Override 13 HPUX Figure 6 3 The second Drive Information screen The second Information screen lists more information about the selected drive and the way it is configured including ALDC Drive or Compression Drive Drive is capable of data compression all AIT drives support hardware compress
35. T Device Driver Support iso ruo x o OUS XX E pon 3X ce ao Y 23 If You Need Assistance xu Dee ced Hp nus Sussex qo dO A RUE A E aA e Rus 23 Contents Chapter 3 Preparing the Library Unpackine the Library errero ax oe aedi X Edna oce ot oo ee ut dee P t dod Selecting an Appropriate Environment for the Library 20 Preparing to Connect the Library 0 0 00 cc ere Selecting the Mode of Library Operation llle 5plit B s Con euratlon i e 008 acera ee a x x n xa Sx LS dax ums Setting SC5E TDS oi e d ERES th Soe ed So SE eg berg epe Setting the Library Configuration Switch lille Connecting the SCSI Cables and Terminators 00 00 cee eee eee Connecting the Serial Cable 3 eg oe es BGS baie G BaD bx Radia du Connecting the Library to Fibre Channel llle lees Conmnectibe the AC POWOE sae icd Th ele Oe o ep Ble a Oe Bathe eA ade Chapter 4 Configuring the Library Confieuring Library Software 4 2 n ae e uou RUE ee Setting LIDEALY Parameters ooa hae ay ate a mor E water ie GOS BEE A EUER Fibre Channel Information Screen essay oos qtue NOR de rede PY RE TRIER A REA Configuring Library Tape Drive Settings llle Checking for Correct Operation llle Chapter 5 Operating the Library ISSCEUD E Ea DOS centi ub i daas RA HR CES OU e DECORE LP ECCO HL b a A M ving Tapes uos cae plo qa rn alo ete de een o Iur Eae Ag te ade Og s d a Rem
36. al to SCSI Command Language SSCL interface are fast and reliable and certified for more than one million actuations SCSI Configuration When configured to use both wide ultra LVD SCSI busses with four AIT 3 drives using AIT 3 data cartridges the Spectra 10000 library can store up to 10 4 TB of compressed data with a transfer rate compressed of up to 124 8 Megabyte per second MB sec Note HVD SCSI does not support Ultra 3 transfer rates The SCSI library s reliable network backup lends itself to use in many different storage management environments See Storage Management Options on page 18 for some examples of the different configurations in which the Spectra 10000 library can be used Fibre Channel Configuration The Spectra 10000 library configured for Fibre Channel offers exceptional data storage capacity with the speed and flexibility offered by Fibre Channel connectivity The high speed Sony AIT drives in the library provide a high standard of performance and reliability The library s integrated Fibre Channel interface board is equipped with a gigabit interface converter GBIC module that allows users choose between copper and optical cabling This cabling spans a greater distance than SCSI up to 10 km with optical cabling and up to 30 meters with copper cabling while achieving data transfer speeds of up to 100 MB sec The Fibre Channel library s high speed network backup lends itself to use in many different sto
37. and set the SCSI Bus 2 ID setting to a unique SCSI ID The SCSI Bus 2 ID setting is on the third Configuration screen Note Dual bus units are shipped with SCSI Bus 2 disabled and Drive 3 and Drive 4 will report FAULT until the bus is configured for your system Set SCSI Bus 2 ID in the third Configuration screen to an appropriate setting for the SCSI cable connected to SCSI Bus 2 Likewise if the library is in the dual bus mode and SCSI ID 2 is set incorrectly the library will power up with an error until the second SCSI bus ID is properly configured Setting the Library SCSI ID for Bus 1 Using the Spectra Logic screwdriver included with the library turn the library SCSI ID switch until the arrow on the switch indicates the SCSI ID you want 37 Chapter 3 Preparing the Library Setting the Library Configuration Switch With the library off use the Spectra Logic screwdriver to set the configuration switch The library configuration switch determines the operating mode of the library The table below outlines the mode for each switch setting Note Do not change from the default setting 0 unless instructed to do so by Spectra Logic support personnel Config Switch Mode and Description 0 default Standard Operation SCSI Parity Enabled 1 Standard Operation SCSI Parity Disabled 2 SCSI Target Mode Disabled SSCL Only 3 Reserved 4 Reserved 5 Reserved 6 Reserved 7 Force Firmware Up
38. anted above your sole remedy shall be replacement or repair as provided above In no event will Spectra Logic be liable to you for any damages including any lost profits lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use such product even if Spectra Logic has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other party 106 Chapter 8 Technical Support and Service Warranty Shipping The library must be returned in the original carton and packed with the original packing material Failure to do so will void the warranty See the label on the inside lid of the shipping container for instructions on packing the library The purchaser is responsible for paying the shipping and insurance charges for warranty goods to Spectra Logic Spectra Logic will pay for shipping the repaired item back to the purchaser International warranty repairs must be accompanied by a commercial invoice a packing slip and a carrier waybill The following must be written on the invoice GOODS OF U S ORIGIN RETURN FOR WARRANTY REPAIR VALUE FOR CUSTOMS USE ONLY Import duties assessed on incoming shipments will be prorated to the customer s account if proper documentation does not accompany the shipment Warranty Turnaround Time A standard repair turnaround time is two weeks from receipt of product Spectra Logic shall reserve the right to replace the unit if it cannot be repaired
39. asis You cannot piggyback multiple source tapes onto the AIT destination tape even if significant space is available on the destination tape after a transfer is completed The data transfer will continue until either the source or destination tape ends or until no more data is found on the source tape Caution If more data is on the source tape than will fit on the Sony tape the extra data on the source tape will not be copied Data transfer rate is estimated at 500 MB per hour The block size on the source tape must be 64 KB or less File marks are copied as is to the destination tape the data is not reformatted during the transfer 76 Chapter 5 Operating the Library Using the MCE Utility To access the MCE screen touch the MCE button from the main menu screen The MCE Select screen appears Figure 5 8 MCE Copy Selection Destination I Driva i Figure 5 8 The MCE Select screen To copy a non AIT tape to an AIT tape 1 Select the location of the source tape Touch the or symbols on the Source ID box to scroll through the list of drives and select one as the source drive The information box to the right of the Source ID selection box shows the source of the data Your source can be any of the drives in the library or any device on either of the SCSI busses attached to the library 2 Select the location of the destination tape Touch the or symbols on the Destination box to select the des
40. ast wide device An LVD SCSI bus has a maximum length of 39 4 feet An HVD SCSI bus has a maximum length of 82 feet Fast Slow and Wide Narrow SCSI Fast slow and wide narrow refer to the signal configuration for different kinds of SCSI busses The Spectra 10000 library uses the SCSI fast wide standard Slow SCSI means that the bus used allows transfer speeds of 5 MB sec to 10 MB sec depending on bus width Ultra 2 SCSI and Wide Ultra 2 SCSI allow transfer speeds of 40 MB sec to 80 MB sec Fast SCSI means that the bus used allows transfer speeds of 10 MB sec to 20 MB sec depending on bus width Narrow SCSI means that the bus used is 8 bits wide Wide SCSI means that the bus used is 16 bits wide 118 Appendix A Library Specifications SCSI Cables and Terminators The following SCSI cables and terminators are available from Spectra Logic Unless noted all cables are 68 pin high density male to 68 pin high density male SCSI Terminator Descriptions Terminator Description Part Number 68 pin HD differential end terminator HVD 4539 68 pin HD single ended end terminator 4532 68 pin HD differential pass through HVD 4417 68 pin HD multi mode terminator LVD SE 5406 68 pin HD single ended female 50 Centronics male adapter 4481 68 pin HD differential female 50 Centronics male adapter 4438 SCSI Cable Descriptions Cable Length Part Number 70 feet 21 3
41. astructure For more information about Professional Services contact your sales representative 110 Appendix A Library Specifications This chapter includes information on Library Specifications Sony AIT Tape Drive Specifications Sony AIT Media Specifications Bar Code Specifications The SCSI Bus SCSI Cables and Terminators Library Specifications Library Data Storage Capacity Data capacity depends on the number of media slots available in the library and the type of media used The relationship between media slots tape drives and data capacity is outlined in the following table Media Type Library Capacity AIT 2 230 meter AIT 3 230 meter 20 Slot Native 1 00 TB 2 00 TB 20 Slot Compressed 2 60 TB 5 20 TB 40 Slot Native 2 00 TB 4 00 TB 40 Slot Compressed 520 TB 10 40 TB Uses ALDC compression rate of 2 6 1 Actual compression rates are data dependent and may vary 111 Physical Specifications Appendix A Library Specifications Horizontal Desktop Dimensions 16 9 in x 7 0 in x 28 4 in 42 9 cm x 17 8 cm x 72 1 cm Horizontal Rackmount Dimensions 18 9 in x 7 0 in x 28 4 in 48 0 cm x 17 8 cm x 72 1 cm Library Weight 61 Ibs 25 4 kg a Library weight is calculated here as having two drives and one bar code reader installed Power Requirements Input Voltage 100 120 200 240 volts AC auto switching Input Frequency 50 60
42. ating the Library Touch OK to begin the firmware upgrade Library control reverts to the boot code and the FPROMs are updated with the new code After a successful code dump the library reboots with the new code this takes approximately two minutes After the library comes ready the library moves the code tape from the drive to the door slot Note If power is lost during the upgrade the process should restart when the library power is restored If power is cycled and the upgrade operation does not restart turn off the library and set the configuration switch to 7 see Setting tbe Library Configuration Switcb on page 38 for details of switch settings then turn the library on again Forcing a Firmware Reload Use this procedure if the library firmware becomes corrupted and the normal code loading procedure cannot be used This can happen if power is lost or if the library is reset while upgrading the firmware To force the library to load new shell code from a code tape 1 Move the code tape from the door to Drive 1 if necessary see Moving Tapes on page 59 for details Note If the FPROM code is corrupted the move command may not respond you will need to load the tape into Drive 1 manually Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support for assistance if you are unsure about how to do this muove sw Note the current setting of the library configuration switch then set the switch to position 7 See Setting t
43. ation procedures that will allow the system to function properly Software Compatibility The Spectra 10000 library is natively supported by most third party software applications Current software compatibility information can be found on the Spectra Logic Web site at http www spectralogic com support index cfm fuseaction displayCompatibility If You Need Assistance If you have questions regarding your library drives operating system software or drivers you can find most of your answers in the Technical Support Knowledge Base located on the Spectra Logic Web site at http www spectralogic com support kbase index cfm 23 Chapter 2 Preparing the Host System 24 3 Preparing the Library Preparing the library includes the following which are outlined in this chapter Unpacking the Library Selecting an Appropriate Environment for the Library Selecting the Mode of Library Operation Setting SCSI IDs Setting the Library Configuration Switch Connecting the SCSI Cables and Terminators Connecting the Serial Cable Connecting the Library to Fibre Channel Connecting the AC Power Unpacking the Library The Spectra 10000 library is shipped with the following items Spectra 10000 Library Release Notes Spectra 10000 Library User Guide this guide One Spectra Logic screwdriver One AC power cord Two SCSI terminators for SCSI libraries only One front panel filter element Note Keep the librar
44. box represents one cycle for which the cleaning tape can be used Caution Do not use the cleaning cartridge for more than the number of specified cleaning cycles indicated on the cartridge label 5 Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for each drive in the library as necessary 87 Chapter 6 Maintaining the Library Handling Tapes Proper handling of tape catridges is essential to ensuring data integrity Tape cartridges must be kept in a clean dust free environment Store tape cartridges in a sealed container when they are not loaded in the library The individual tape case works for individual cartridges and Spectra Logic s 15 slot data cartridge magazine DCM with the dust cover installed works well for storing multiple cartridges The Spectra Logic PackRack magazine shelf is very convenient for storing multiple DCMs Avoid abusive handling or dropping of tape cartridges If a tape is inadvertently dropped inspect it for damage The dust cover on the tape must be properly seated or it could become stuck in the tape drive Condition the tape catridge Before use the tape should be conditioned by exposure to the operating environment for a time at least equal to the period during which it has been out of the operating environment up to a maximum of 24 hours Use the following operating conditions for optimal tape performance Temperature 41 F to 113 F 5 C to 45 C Relative Humidity 20 percent to 80 percent
45. brary complies with all safety relevant provisions referring to Protection against electrical hazards Protection against hazards such as Mechanical hazards Fire hazards Noise Vibration The safety issues of this information technology equipment type have been evaluated by a government accredited European third party organization such as VDE The CE marking has been affixed on this device according to article 10 of the EU Directive 90 336 EEC Note To meet CE certification requirements you must be running your Spectra 10000 Library on an uninterruptable power supply 128 Index A AC power connecting 43 warnings 3 accessories library 25 ordering 92 adjusting the LCD 48 49 agreements licensing 2 warranty 106 air filter replacing 84 air quality environmental parameters 27 AIT bar code labels 117 cleaning cartridges 87 drive specifications 113 media specifications 116 purchasing media 92 tape drive head cleaner 86 alerts tape drive 99 ANSI standards data communications interface 112 backup firmware tape 67 bar code labels custom sequences 91 ordering 92 specifications 117 bar code scanner 64 enabling 64 options 65 troubleshooting 103 warnings 3 bar codes autoread 65 checksums 65 display screen 65 enabling scanner 64 options 65 specifications 117 troubleshooting 103 blown fuses replacing 95 boards Fibre Channel 14 SDC 14 UCM 14 boot code version 55 bulk loading tapes 58
46. ch terminators for proper device termination Drive SCSI IDs The SCSI ID switches control the SCSI IDs for installed tape drives SCSI ID settings for uninstalled tape drives are ignored by the library Library SCSIID The library SCSI ID switch sets the SCSI ID for the library itself Library Configuration The library configuration switch determines the operating mode of the library The library configuration switch default setting is 0 Fuse Lights There are three fuse lights one for each fuse When you need to replace one of the library fuses the appropriate fuse light will light up Serial Port The nine pin serial port lets you connect a serial cable for diagnostics or manual robotics control Power Connector The power connector provides a port for AC power Chapter 1 Introduction Fibre Channel Library Rear Panel Components Ethernet port Fibre Drive SCSI IDs Fuse Serial lights rt Channel Librar Library d fiqurat Power port SCSI I connguraton connector Figure 1 5 The Fibre Channel library s rear panel components Fibre Channel Port The Fibre Channel port allows you to choose between three GBICs for your library cabling Ethernet Port This port allows Spectra Logic support technicians to gain information about your library Drive SCSI IDs The drive SCSI ID switches control the SCSI IDs for installed tape drives SCSI ID settings for uninstalled tape drives are ignored by the library Note Do not change
47. charge except as follows Suspect parts sent to Spectra Logic will be repaired or replaced Exchanged parts will either be reconditioned or new at the option of Spectra Logic This limited warranty does not include Service to repair damage resulting from accident Disaster misuse abuse Non Spectra Logic modification of the product including but not limited to product expansion through plug in additions except as provided by Spectra Logic Removal of serial number tags Physical damage caused by inadequate packaging Tape head cleaning performed on drives provided by Spectra Logic with a non certified cleaning cartridge Drives purchased from vendors other than Spectra Logic If any of the above conditions exist Spectra Logic reserves the right to repair the unit at the current fixed price of repair Warranty service may be acquired during the three year period by delivering the product to Spectra Logic and providing an invoice and Return Materials Authorizations RMA number No returns can be accepted without an RMA number from Spectra Logic Technical Support Returns must be shipped prepaid in their original packing containers damage incurred in transit is not covered by Spectra Logic s warranty Spectra Logic makes no other warranties expressed or implied and specifically disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or use If this product is not in good working condition as warr
48. damage the drive Tape stuck in slot or will not move into drive If you have installed additional drives in your library you must break out the tabs inside the carousel slot in front of the new drives and replace them with the pass through tabs included with your new drives For more information see the installation documents included with your new drive kit s 102 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Bar Code Problems Labels not read 1 3 On the library s fourth Configuration screen ensure that the Barcode Enable setting is set to ON Power cycle the library then confirm that the library is reading bar codes correctly Ensure that bar code labels comply with the standards listed in Bar Code Specifications on page 117 The library bar code reader reads only standard Code 39 bar codes with a maximum of nine characters Ensure that all bar code labels are installed parallel to cartridge edge Labels read but missing a character 1 On the library s fourth Configuration screen ensure that the Barcode Chksum setting is set to ON Power cycle the library then confirm that the library is reading bar codes correctly Ensure that bar code labels comply with the standards listed in Bar Code Specifications on page 117 The library bar code reader reads only standard Code 39 bar codes with a maximum of nine characters Labels read but have an extra character On the library s fourth configuration screen ensure that the Ba
49. des Creating a Backup Firmware Tape Upgrading Library Firmware Upgrading Drive Firmware Using Passwords Copying Data From Non AIT Tapes to AIT Tapes 57 Chapter 5 Operating the Library Inserting Tapes Individually Loading Tapes To load a single tape into the library 1 Insert a tape into the library front door with the write protect switch down as illustrated in the diagram on the library door The Move Tapes screen appears 2 Touch the destination to which you want the tape to be moved The tape is moved to the specified destination Bulk Loading Tapes This option allows you to quickly move many tapes into the library starting at the lowest numbered empty slot and sequentially filling available slots 1 Insert a tape into the door slot The Move Tapes screen appears 2 If you want to start loading at the next available slot press the door button located below the door slot The library loads the tape into the selected slot If you want to start loading at a specific slot select a slot where the bulk load is to begin The library loads the tape into the selected slot 3 Insert another tape into the door then press the door button on the front of the library The library loads the tape into the next available tape slot 4 Repeat step 2 as needed The library continues loading tapes until it fills the highest numbered slot then displays the message No More Slots Press OK Note If you want to
50. 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 likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user s own expense Shielded cables are required for this device to comply with FCC rules 125 Appendix B Regulatory and Safety Standards Japan TORNI 222A AT HIEIKEGECT CORBERBRACHATS c EU ET xiecToebbUET om amp ili maet ERS OLIBKENSI LMHVET VCCLA BMPT Vfg 243 1991 We hereby certify that the Spectra 10000 library is in compliance with the requirements of BMPT Vfg 243 1991 RFI suppressed The marketing and sale of the equipment was reported to the Federal Office for Telecommunication Permits BZT The right to retest this equipment to verify compliance with the regulation was given to the BZT Bescheinigung des Herstellers Importeurs Hiermit wird bescheinigt da die Spectra 10000 Library gem fs BMPT Vfg 243 1991 funkentst rt ist Dem Bundesamt f r Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation BZT wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Ger tes angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur berpr fung dieses Ger ts auf die Einhaltung der Bestimm
51. dges by allowing the cartridges to reach ambient temperature for a time at least equal to the period during which it has been out of the operating environment up to a maximum of 24 hours See Sony AIT Tape Drive Specifications on page 113 and Sony AIT Media Specifications on page 116 for additional information on drives and media 26 Chapter 3 Preparing the Library Air Quality Large quantities of airborne particles cause erratic operation of the drives and library The library comes with an intake air filter behind the front panel to reduce the amount of airborne particulates entering the library The table below shows the maximum amount of particulate contamination per cubic foot and cubic meter of air which the library s filter can handle If you are exceeding these limits filter the air in the room where you are using the library Number of Particles Particle Size gt Particle Size per Cubic Foot gt Particle Size per Cubic Meter 0 1 microns 2 5 x 105 8 8 x 10 0 5 microns 1 0 x 106 3 5 x10 5 0 microns 7 0x 103 2 5 x 105 Rack Mount vs Tabletop Configuration The standard library configuration uses a 17 inch tabletop chassis An optional rack mounting kit is available using faceplate extenders which extend beyond the width of the standard front panel and cover the mounting ears on the library and the side rails of the mounting rack Spectra Logic offers a rack mount upgrade kit that allow
52. dministrator password also unlocks the library screens 75 Chapter 5 Operating the Library Copying Data From Non AIT Tapes to AIT Tapes The media compatibility engine MCE allows you to copy data from one non AIT data tape to an AIT tape From the main menu screen touch MCE to access the MCE utility Note The scope of the MCE utility is limited use it only if no other automated solution is available The MCE is a raw copy utility that only transfers the data from one tape to another no other data formatting is done Not all source formats have been tested for compatibility with the MCE utility The destination drive is one of the Sony AIT drives in the library The source drive may be an external stand alone unit or it can be a drive in some other library Generally any sequential access device on the SCSI bus can be the source Note If you have data on tapes created in an Exabyte 8505 tape drive you can install an Exabyte 8505 tape drive in the library This makes the process easier Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support for information about the Exabyte drive installation procedure Before continuing with an MCE data transfer note the following You must manually start each data transfer If an Exabyte 8505 drive is installed in the library and you are using this drive as the source drive the source tape must originate in the library door Transfers can only happen on a one tape to one tape b
53. e 30 Set the library configuration switch See Setting tbe Library Configuration Switcb on page 38 Connect the appropriate cables terminators or GBICs See Connecting tbe SCSI Cables and Terminators on page 39 Connecting tbe Serial Cable on page 40 and or Connecting the Library to Fibre Channel on page 41 Connect AC power to the library See Connecting tbe AC Power on page 43 28 Chapter 3 Preparing the Library Selecting the Mode of Library Operation A SCSI library can operate in either single bus or dual bus mode Note The following information on single bus and dual bus libraries only applies to SCSI libraries For more information on SE LVD libraries see Selecting a SCSI Bus for the Library SCSI Libraries Only on page 22 Single Bus Mode If you want to use only one host with one SCSI controller operate the library in either one of these single bus configurations Option Settings SCSI Cabling If you have a Set the rear panel Library SCSI ID Terminate SCSI Port 1 Out single ended library Switch to a unique ID Attach host SCSI cable to SCSI Port 1 In with one to two drives Set the SCSI Bus 2 ID setting to OFF Ensure that drives are installed in Drive Slots 1 and 2 If you have a Set the rear panel Library SCSI ID Use the six inch external SCSI link P N 4531 to connect differential library switch to a unique ID SCSI Port 1 Out to SCSI Port 2 In HVD or LVD with three Set the SCSI
54. e Channel 51 library about the Spectra 10000 10 accessories 25 configuration switch 38 configuring internal software 45 data transfer rate 10 door 11 dual bus mode 30 firmware reload 70 firmware upgrade 68 firmware version 80 front panel components 11 information screen 80 internal components 14 maintaining 79 mode information 80 packing 89 performance tests 55 rack mount 27 rear panel components Fibre Channel 16 rear panel components SCSI 15 reliability specifications 112 returns 110 screens structure 13 serial number 80 service 110 shipping 89 storage capacity 111 system faults 100 troubleshooting 94 library settings date display 48 LCD brightness contrast and volume 48 library emulation 49 RS 232 handshaking 49 SCSI bus mode 50 SCSI initiator 50 time display 49 licensing agreement 2 limited warranty 106 132 lithium battery warning 3 loading tapes 58 bulk load 58 exchange media 61 loaner library 106 locking screens 74 LVD SCSI 118 M mailing address Spectra Logic main offices 2 maintenance 79 cleaning tape drives 87 read write confidence tests 86 MCE utility 76 using 77 media care and handling 88 copying non AIT to AIT 76 purchasing 92 specifications 116 menu screens navigating 12 structure 13 moving tapes 59 narrow SCSI connecting 30 NAS environment 18 notes as conventions 9 Index 0 online help 12 options bar code scanner
55. e an AIT 1 drive to function with software that does not currently have AIT 2 support 10 Sun running Solaris Variable mode default Data compression device file control 12 Dec Alpha running Digital Unix Variable mode default Signed residual Data compression compatibility 13 HP9000 model 700 Sets Inquiry string to HP 1533A HP9000 model 800 with GSC SCSI Variable mode default controller HSC bus systems DDS2 density code support 14 Sun running SunOS Variable mode default Data compression device file control Non buffered mode disabled 16 HP9000 Model 800 with 28696A Inquiry string set to STK 9490 SCSI controller HP PB bus systems 115 Appendix A Library Specifications Sony AIT Media Specifications This section outlines the media specifications and recommended bar codes for tape cartridges that can be used in the Spectra 10000 library You can only use tape cartridges that are compatible with the drives installed in your library Sony AME Media Sony Advanced Metal Evaporated AME tape is specifically designed for use with Sony AIT drives The tape coating consists of layers of pure cobalt metallization with a durable diamond like carbon coating Parameter Specification Tape life 30 000 end to end passes Data recording density 167 KB inch Tape operating temperature 5 C to 45 C 41 F to 113 F Relative humidity 20 to 80 non condensing
56. e from the first Configuration screen To set the date from the main screen press Config Note This procedure sets only the date displayed on the library s front panel it does not affect any date settings used by the host or backup software To set the date 1 Touch the Set Date button on the first configuration screen Enter a two digit number between 0 and 99 for the current year then touch OK Enter the current month between 1 and 12 then touch OK Enter the current day between 1 and 31 then touch OK Ux WEBIGES JN Touch Save Parms gt No because it is not necessary to restart the library for these changes to take effect American European The American European button toggles between the two styles of date format The American format is month day year The European format is day month year Touch Save Parms gt No because it is not necessary to restart the library for these changes to take effect 48 Chapter 4 Configuring the Library Time Set the time from the first Configuration screen To get there from the main screen press Config This procedure sets only the time the displayed on the library s front panel it does not affect any time settings used by the host or backup software To set the time 1 Press the or symbols on either side of the 12 24 Hour Time button depending on the format in which you want the time displayed The enabled setting of 12 or 24 appears next to the button
57. e lights is lit If a fuse is blown the appropriate light illuminates for each of the three library fuses Replacing a Fuse 1 Turn the library off and remove the power connection 2 To remove the library cover use a flat head screwdriver to remove the three library cover screws on the rear of the library Figure 7 1 Remove the three cover screws 95 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 3 Slide the cover back about one half inch then lift the cover off the library Figure 7 2 Slide the cover back Figure 7 3 Lift the cover 4 Check if you have a drive installed in the Drive 3 slot position If you do not have a drive in the Drive 3 slot position skip to Step 6 If you do have a drive in the Drive 3 slot position proceed to Step 5 5 Ifa drive is installed in the Drive 3 position you need to remove it before you can replace the fuses To remove the drive i Disconnect all the connectors from the rear of the drive ii Unscrew the two captive screws fastening the drive sled to the base plate iii Slide the drive sled toward the rear of the library then lift the drive out 96 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 6 The fuses are visible through the fuse cutout in the library base plate Replace the blown fuse with a fast blow standard fuse 5 volt fuse 5V 8A FB 12 volt fuse 12V 2A FB 12 volt analog fuse 12V 8A FB Figure 7 4 The fuses visible through the cutout in the base plate 7 If necessary
58. elow version 5 3 4 No 3 SGI running IRIX No 256 K Berkeley 4 Emulate AIT 1 SDX 300C 10 Sun running Solaris Yes 256 K Berkeley 12 Dec Alpha running Digital Unix No 256 K Berkeley 13 HP9000 model 700 No 256 K Berkeley 13 HP9000 model 800 with GSC SCSI controller HSC Yes 256K Berkeley bus systems 14 Sun running SunOS Yes 256K Berkeley 16 HP9000 Model 800 with 28696A SCSI controller Yes 256K Berkeley HP PB bus systems 114 Appendix A Library Specifications Functional Changes for Specific Drive Emulation Selections Selecting different AIT drive emulation modes makes the following changes to the tape drive functionality Emulation System Changes to Drive Functionality 0 Default all other configurations Standard AIT drive operations 1 RS6000 running AIX 3 2 No disconnect during Inquiry Fixed mode default for AIX backup and restore utilities AIX 3 2 and later versions can be configured for an unknown device by using the SMIT Other SCSI Device function 2 Emulate DLT 7000 Same as default except that an AIT drive looks like a DLT 7000 drive 3 SGI running IRIX Four byte boundary disconnects only Return BUSY status instead of NOT READY for media access commands during an immediate command Perform READ POSITION command and return the value of 0 during REWIND immediate Fixed mode default 4 Emulate AIT 1 SDX 300C Same as default except that an AIT 2 drive will look lik
59. es over the Fibre Channel connection Use the buttons on the Fibre Channel information screen to Set the Fibre Channel address type to either hard or soft Set the Fibre Channel loop ID number for a hard address to a value from 0 to 125 Note Systems using HP HSC A3404A host bus adapters must set the library s Fibre Channel ID to a hard address 52 Chapter 4 Configuring the Library Soft and Hard Addresses When a Fibre Channel loop initializes it tries to assign requested ID numbers to devices that use hard addresses then dynamically assigns soft addresses to other devices from remaining available numbers Each device must have a unique address on the loop from 0 to 125 Conflicts arise if two devices try to use the same hard address number or if more than 126 devices and hosts are connected to the loop When the library s address type is set to soft the library s loop ID is assigned dynamically whenever the Fibre Channel loop is initialized When the library s address type is set to hard the library always requests the loop ID number you specify in the Configuration screen If you assign a hard address to the library make sure that no other device on the loop uses the same hard address If two devices on the same loop have hard addresses set to the same number only one of the two devices will be accessible Setting the library address type to soft avoids duplication of addresses but the library address is subject
60. esigned to last for the life of the drive This built in cleaner works well but it should not be relied upon as the only drive cleaning mechanism particularly in environments where more excessive drive head contamination may occur Spectra Logic recommends that drives be cleaned after every 100 hours of use in normal data center environments If excessive read or write errors occur while the drives are being cleaned with that frequency Spectra Logic recommends cutting the cleaning time to every 50 hours of drive use Caution Drive cleaning should be performed using only approved Sony SDX TCL cleaning cartridges For ordering information see Purchasing Additional Library Accessories on page 64 The AIT tape drive is an extremely reliable media storage subsystem performing a few simple maintenance procedures will keep the drives reading and writing reliably for many years For best performance with AIT tape drives perform a read write confidence test with your backup software regularly For information about performing this operation see the documentation for your backup software As previously explained the drive cleans itself when necessary If further cleaning is necessary as may be indicated by the read write confidence test use only Sony SDX TCL cleaning cartridges For ordering information contact your sales representative For more information about cleaning your drives see Tape Drive Head Cleaning on page 87 8
61. eued Unloads To use queued unloads your backup software must support this feature and you must enable the Queued Unloads setting To enable queued unloads 1 From the main screen touch Config More The second Configuration screen displays 2 On the second Configuration screen touch the symbol beside the Queued Unloads button Queued unloads are enabled 3 Touch Save Parms No because it is not necessary to restart the library for these changes to take effect Using Queued Unloads If you have enabled the queued unloads settings in the library and in your backup software the Queued Unloads button will appear when tapes are ready to be moved out of the library 62 Chapter 5 Operating the Library To begin the queued unload 1 Touch the Queued Unload button in the center of the main screen The Move Tapes screen appears Only the locations of tapes tagged for a queued unload are shown as occupied All other slots are shown as empty The locations reserved for a queued unload are grayed out in the normal Move Tapes screen Tapes reserved for a queued unload cannot be moved with the standard move tapes procedures If you attempt to move a tape reserved for a queued unload while in the standard Move Tapes screen the library returns the message Slot is Reserved Touch OK to clear this message Touch the number of the tape slot where the unloading is to begin The library sequentially unloads tapes from this slot
62. for some UNIX hosts Note This guide does not include information on specific operating systems Refer to your operating system s documentation for installation instructions or see the Server Preparation Document for Spectra Logic Libraries an online document located on the Spectra Logic Web site at http www spectralogic com support index cfm fuseaction displaySupportDocs 21 Chapter 2 Preparing the Host System Selecting a SCSI Bus for the Library SCSI Libraries Only The single ended low voltage differential SE LVD library operates in either single ended or low voltage differential SCSI mode depending on the type of bus that is attached When attached to a single ended SCSI adapter it will operate within the maximum specifications for that bus type Note The entire bus including host bus adapter devices and termination must be configured for LVD operation in order to operate in LVD mode Attaching any single ended SCSI device to an LVD bus renders the entire bus and all attached devices subject to the maximum specification requirements for single ended SCSI including maximum cable lengths The terminator shipped with the SE LVD library can function in either mode To check the mode in which your library is operating look at the library terminator and the terminator s light emitting diode LED The top of the terminator lists the color of the LED for each mode Note The HVD library includes an ac
63. formation on the first Drive Info screen Canf iq 16 29 96 3 43 pm Figure 7 6 Drive alert displayed The Drive Info screen describes the cause of the alert Tape Life The tape being used may be at the end of its usable life If possible replace the tape and retry the store or restore operation Tape Drive Error Rates The alert may be caused by excessive drive error rates Clean the drive using a Sony SDX TCL cleaning cartridge as described in Cleaning Drives on page 86 Then retry the store or restore operation System fault displayed Touch the System Fault button for information on the cause of the error If an error code is given find the error code in Spectra Logic s online Sense Code Lookup at http www spectralogic com support senselookup index cfm fuseaction DisplayIndex Use the suggestion given there to clear the fault After clearing the fault power cycle the library then verify that the unit comes to a Unit Ready state If the fault still does not clear contact Spectra Logic Technical Support for assistance 99 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting System Fault with Drive Fault A system fault may be concurrent with a drive fault In Figure 7 7 the Drive 2 is also showing a FAULT indication For additional information on drive faults see Drive fault displayed on page 98 For additional library error code information see the error codes in Spectra Logic s online Sense Code Lookup at http www spectralogic com supp
64. grade Turn the library on to have the configuration switch setting change take effect Note See Forcing a Firmware Reload on page 70 before setting the configuration switch to position 7 38 Chapter 3 Preparing the Library Connecting the SCSI Cables and Terminators Four 68 pin micro SCSI connectors on the rear panel connect the library to the system SCSI busses The SCSI connectors are labeled SCSI Port 1 IN and OUT and SCSI Port 2 IN and OUT Note Make sure to review The SCSI Bus on page 118 before connecting your library To attach SCSI connections between the library and the host 1 Attach the SCSI cable to the library a dual bus library requires two SCSI cables 2 Terminate the SCSI bus with a SCSI terminator or two SCSI terminators if you are configuring the library as a dual bus library Note All SCSI busses must be terminated at the output of the final SCSI device on the bus see SCSI Cables and Terminators on page 119 39 Chapter 3 Preparing the Library Connecting the Serial Cable Most backup software packages do not require a serial connection between the library and the host With the SSCL interface you will need both serial and SCSI connections between the host and the library Using SCSI pass through drivers you will only need a SCSI connection between the host and your library see SCSI Cables and Terminators on page 119 If the backup software you are u
65. h two hosts see Split Bus Configuration on page 31 30 Chapter 3 Preparing the Library Split Bus Configuration The library firmware version 5 00 and later has the ability to logically split the library into two separately addressable logical library systems This feature allows two host machines to share the same library hardware Slots can be split on boundaries of 10 The tape drive split occurs on the SCSI bus boundary The D1 and D2 SCSI Port 1 drive positions belong to Logical Library 1 The D3 and D4 SCSI Port 2 drive positions belong to Logical Library 2 If each logical library is to have a single tape drive connected they need to be installed in drive positions D1 and D3 Figure3 1 SCSI connectors for Port 1 and Port 2 The split library feature is supported with both serial and SCSI robotics command interfaces you can have both hosts issue commands to each logical library via SCSI connections or have one host issue commands to logical Library 1 via a serial port connection and one host issue commands to logical Library 2 via a SCSI connection Caution For a split logical library with only two drives install the tape drives in the first and third drive positions or the library will not function correctly To enable split bus configuration and configure the number of slots for each logical library follow this procedure 1 From the main screen press CONFIG MORE MORE The third Configuration screen
66. he Library Configuration Switch on page 38 Power cycle the library The library automatically reloads the shell code Turn the library off and reset the configuration switch to the previous setting Power cycle the library After the library becomes ready move the library code tape from Drive 1 to the library door and remove the tape 70 Chapter 5 Operating the Library Upgrading Drive Firmware To upgrade the drive firmware you need an AIT code tape containing the latest drive firmware you can obtain this from Spectra Logic Before you update firmware ensure that The drive to be updated is empty The door is empty No system processes are running which may interrupt the change To ensure this shut down the backup software The carousel has at least one empty slot The Emulate 1 2 Emulate 3 4 and SCSI Bus Mode settings have been recorded from the third Configuration screen To reach the third Configuration screen from the main menu choose Config More More Upgrading Drive Firmware 1 From the main screen press the drive button for the drive you wish to update 2 Press Upgrade and then follow the instructions on the screen When the drive firmware has been updated the code tape is returned to the door 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for each drive that needs upgrading Confirming Correct Firmware 1 On the main screen press the drive button for the drive you just upgraded 2 Press Reset The d
67. he library 7 Lay the necessary paperwork in the library box 8 Seal the box with heavy packing tape 9 Place the shipping label on the box Caution Make sure that you use a shipping company approved by Spectra Logic Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support for recommendations 90 Chapter 6 Maintaining the Library Additional Media and Accessories Certified Media High Quality Media Spectra Logic certifies only Sony AIT Advanced Metal Evaporated AME cartridges received directly from the manufacturer Lifetime Guarantee Spectra Logic provides a lifetime guarantee on all Certified Media Cartridge Packs Included with every 15 piece Certified Media order cartridge packs offer a simple dust free method of storing media outside the library Each cartridge pack stores up to 15 cartridges and has an integrated dust cover The 20 piece Certified Media packs do not come with the cartridge packs to hold them Bar Code Labels Every Certified Media order provides uniquely numbered sequential color bar code labels pre applied to each cartridge which ensures that you will never have to deal with a duplicate bar code problem These bar codes carry the same lifetime guarantee that protects each Certified Media cartridge Bar Code Labels Spectra Logic offers high contrast and high resolution bar code labels for the most reliable operation Bar code labels are sold in packages of 10 numbered by Spectra Logic 180 wi
68. ibrary security See Locking Screens on page 74 To set or change the user password 1 From the miscellaneous menu touch Change Password The password screen appears 2 Enter the System Administrator password then touch OK The library prompts you to enter a new password Note You are not changing the System Administrator password you are entering or changing the User password 3 Enter a numeric password between 0 and 32767 touch OK 4 Enter the password again to confirm the previous entry touch OK 73 Chapter 5 Operating the Library Locking Screens Anyone with the User password can lock the library screens and prevent a non user from accessing the library functions To lock library screens 1 From the Miscellaneous screen touch Lock Screen A dialog appears for you to enter your password 2 Enter the user password touch OK Another dialog box appears prompting you to confirm that the screens are locked Figure 5 6 Figure 5 6 Confirm that the screens are locked 3 Touch OK The library screens are now locked requiring you to use a password to access any screen 74 Chapter 5 Operating the Library 4 To access library functions enter the user password when prompted The Screen Unlocked dialog box appears prompting you for confirmation Touch OK AII library screens are unlocked Figure 5 7 Sereen Urilucked Figure 5 7 The Screen Unlocked dialog box Note The System A
69. ibre Channel library in one type of SAN environment LAN Servers mam TTTIM jn Ta P TT S AM M AM Wii SS Fibre Channel a PT Switches B Disk Arrays B Fibre Channel Library Figure 1 9 A Fibre Channel library in another type of SAN environment CL ULL Chapter 1 Introduction Professional Services Spectra Logic s Professional Services group provides many services related to Spectra Logic libraries These services include installation relocation recertification consulting training maintenance and more Professional Services can help you with new ways to use your library or with advanced solutions for your entire storage infrastructure For more information about Professional Services contact your sales representative 20 2 Preparing the Host System This chapter reviews the following operating system information Selecting a SCSI Bus for the Library SCSI Libraries Only Determining SCSI ID Usage Sony AIT Device Driver Support Before Configuring the Library Before you begin configuring the library you must prepare the host system you want to use with your library Preparing the host system may involve the following Determining the SCSI bus on which host the library will be placed Determining which SCSI IDs are currently used by the host and any other attached SCSI devices Adding device files for the library tape drives or both Rebuilding the kernel
70. ickly you should consider moving the library to a more dust free location or improve the environment where it is located If air filters have excessive clogging due to neglect it is recommended that the filter be replaced immediately After replacing the filter all tape drive heads should be cleaned The inside of the library including the tape cartridges should also be cleaned with a low pressure vacuum To check and replace the filter 1 Insert a plastic card into the front panel release on the left side of the faceplate s slotted grill Figure 6 4 Figure 6 4 The front panel release 84 Chapter 6 Maintaining the Library 2 Swing the grill open Figure 6 5 Figure 6 5 Release the grill and swing it open 3 Inspect the filter replacing if necessary 4 Close the grill making sure that it snaps shut Changing Hosts If you change the host system to which the library is attached you will have to repeat many of the steps described in previous chapters including Selecting a SCSI bus for the library Selecting the mode of library operation Setting up SCSI and power connections Adjusting drive emulation and library configuration For lists and diagrams of the different SCSI cables available from Spectra Logic see SCSI Cables and Terminators on page 119 85 Chapter 6 Maintaining the Library Cleaning Drives Built In Cleaning Feature The Sony AIT drive uses a built in head cleaner d
71. ing the Library The library supports arbitrated loop topology with various methods of connectivity Connect the other end of the cable according to your Fibre Channel connectivity as directed in the table below and in Figure 3 11 Figure 3 12 and Figure 3 13 Loop Connectivity Description Connect the library to Private loop Library and computer s are connected directly to each The Fibre Channel adapter in the host other direct device to device loop orthrough ahub computer or to an available port on the standalone loop hub Public loop The library is connected to fabric via an FL port either An available port on the hub direct or via a loop Spectra 10000 S Library id Figure 3 11 Two node private loop Spectra 10000 Library Figure 3 12 N node private loop 42 Chapter 3 Preparing the Library Storage Cluster System Cluster Bridges Legacy Storage E Servers Figure 3 13 N node public loop Connecting the AC Power Connect the AC power cord supplied with the library to the AC connector on the rear of the library Connect the other end to a 110 volt or 220 volt AC 50 60 Hz outlet The host system must be configured for the library and the library and all SCSI peripheral devices must be powered up and ready before you power up and boot the host system 43 Chapter 3 Preparing the Library 44 4 Configuring the Library After you have prepared and c
72. ion ALDC Enabled or Compression Enabled Whether drive is currently operating in hardware data compression mode Time on Drum Number Loads Number Threads Mechanism Motion Statistical information about the selected drive Time Since Clean Calculation of time elapsed since the drive was last cleaned this may also be tracked through backup software and the two values may not match 82 Chapter 6 Maintaining the Library MDS N Drive information Revision Number Used only for diagnostic troubleshooting Drive S N Drive serial number SCSI Bus Mode The mode sets the maximum data transfer rate Drive Switches Physical DIP switch configuration on the drive the Emulate 1 2 and Emulate 3 4 settings override the drive switch value Switch Override The drive configuration switch setting confirm that this value matches the values in the Emulate 1 2 and Emulate 3 4 configuration fields ECC Screens The ECC1 and ECC2 screens display real time error code correction information compiled by the library when tapes finish unloading from a drive If you enable ECC Fault Check an error report is sent to the host if drive error rates exceed certain levels To view the ECC screens 1 Touch ECC1 on the Barcode screen or ER on the main screen to see the ECC1 screen 2 From the ECCI screen touch ECC2 to see the ECC2 screen ECC Fault Check The ECC fault check is a real time error rate monitor If you suspect that you may have a tape pr
73. ir backup systems This guide assumes a familiarity with SCSI and or Fibre Channel as well as a technical knowledge of tasks such as configuring operating systems installing drivers and connecting cables Related Publications These publications are also available from Spectra Logic The Spectra 10000 Library Release Notes P N 92844034 provides the most up to date information about the library drives and media The Spectra 10000 Library Developer Guide provides SCSI reference information useful to application developers It can be found on the Spectra Logic Web site at http www spectralogic com support index cfm fuseaction displayProductDocs Conventions Used in This Manual This manual uses the following conventions to highlight extra information and to emphasize important safety tips Note Read the information marked Note for additional points or suggestions about the topic or procedure being discussed Caution Read the information marked Caution to learn ways to avoid damaging the library tape drives or other equipment Warning Read the information marked Warning to learn ways to avoid personal injury Chapter 1 Introduction About the Spectra 10000 Library The Spectra 10000 library configured for SCSI operation includes up to four Sony AIT tape drives and one fixed tape carousel which can store up to 43 data cartridges The robotics controllable through SCSI 2 commands or through a Seri
74. lt is OFF the library will queue any move operations moving tapes to the door The queued tapes can then be accessed via the Queued Move screen Only queued tapes will be visible and accessible This feature works well with most software packages Spectra Logic recommends that this feature be enabled with software packages that support this feature The queued unloads feature tags media elements that need to move out of the library whether for long term storage vaulting or because they have been used many times and should be discarded When this feature is enabled your backup software tracks tape use and storage needs and when necessary it notifies the library that certain tapes must be moved to the front door Specified tapes are unavailable for library use Using your backup software set the length of time to wait until tapes should be moved from the library see your backup software documentation for information on enabling 61 Chapter 5 Operating the Library this feature When this period expires the library displays the Queued Unload message on the main screen Figure 5 1 Mnve Tapes Full 4 1828796 18 3 52 pmf Figure 5 1 The Queued Unload message The backup software specifies which tapes are to be moved out of the library Note Performing any export media function via the backup software will place the piece of media in a queued unload status when this option is enabled on the library Enabling Qu
75. meters 4562 60 feet 18 3 meters 4530 50 feet 15 2 meters 4598 25 feet 7 6 meters 4432 6 feet 1 8 meters 4487 3 feet 0 9 meters 4883 6 inch 15 2 centimeter link single SCSI mode 4531 119 Appendix A Library Specifications Single Ended Low Voltage Differential SCSI Connectors Pin Assignments Pin assignments for single ended low voltage differential 68 pin micro SCSI connectors are listed in the following table Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 SR DB12 35 DB12 DB12 2 SR DB13 36 DB13 DB13 3 SR DB14 37 DB14 DB14 4 SR DB15 38 DB15 DB15 5 SR DBP1 39 DBP1 DBP1 6 SR DBO 40 DB0 DBO 7 SR DB1 41 DB1 DB1 8 SR DB2 42 DB2 DB2 9 SR DB3 43 DB3 DB3 10 SR DB4 44 DB4 DB4 11 SR DB5 45 DB5 DB5 12 SR DB6 46 DB6 DB6 13 SR DB7 47 DB7 DB7 14 SR P CRCA 48 DBP P CRCA 15 GND GND 49 GND GND 16 DIFFSENSE 50 GND GND 17 TPWR TPWR 51 TPWR TPWR 18 TPWR TPWR 52 TPWR TPWR 19 RSVD RSVD 53 RSVD RSVD 20 GND GND 54 GND GND 21 SR ATN 55 ATN ATN 22 GND GND 56 GND GND 23 SR BSY 57 BSY BSY 24 SR ACK 58 ACK ACK 120 Appendix A Library Specifications Pin Signal Pin Signal 25 SR RST 59 RST RST 26 SR MSG 60 MSG MSG 27 SR SEL 61 SEL SEL 28 SR C D 62 C D C D 29 SR REQ 63 REQ REQ 30 SR 1 0 64 1 0 1 0 31 SR DB8 65 DB8 DB8 32 SR DB9
76. mode configuring 30 ECC fault check 83 using 83 viewing list 83 e mail Spectra Logic ordering media 92 sales 92 technical support 110 emulation setting library 49 tape drive settings 54 114 115 enclosed rack mount 27 environmental parameters 26 air quality 27 ER button 65 errors code correction lists 83 particulate contamination 27 Ethernet port 16 EU Declaration of Conformity 127 example configurations split library 34 exchanging media 61 F fast wide SCSI 118 fault check ECC 83 faults drive 98 system 100 fax Spectra Logic main offices 2 sales 92 FCC Notice 125 Fibre Channel board 14 connecting 41 LCD screens 51 port 16 filter replacing 84 firmware backup code tape 67 forced reload 70 library version 80 tape drives 71 upgrading 68 front panel adjusting LCD 48 components 11 fuse lights 15 fuses replacing 95 G German certification 126 Gigabit Interface Converter GBIC 41 hardware handshaking configuring 49 head cleaner built into tape drive 86 cleaning cartridge 87 help online 12 host system configuring 21 hosts changing 85 HVD SCSI 118 information library 80 tape drives 81 interface SSCL 10 internal components 14 internal power supply 14 J Japanese VCCI Certification 126 K Knowledge Base 110 L labels custom bar codes 91 ordering bar code 92 LCD adjusting display 48 setting date 48 setting time 49 LCD screens Fibr
77. n Signal Pin Signal 25 MSG 59 MSG 26 SEL 60 SEL 27 CD 61 C D 28 REQ 62 REQ 29 1 0 63 1 0 30 GND 64 GND 31 DB 8 65 DB 8 32 DB 9 66 DB 9 33 DB 10 67 DB 10 34 DB 11 68 DB 11 On the differential SCSI bus signal information is sent through a wire pair The voltage difference between the pair of signal wires determines the state of the signal A true DIFFSENS signal active high enables the differential drivers If a single ended device or terminator is inadvertently connected this signal is grounded disabling the differential drivers Single ended and differential SCSI devices cannot coexist on the same bus All wire pairs must be terminated Resistor tolerances in the terminator network are t5 percent or less The signal pair is terminated with a 150Q resistor between the pairs a 330O pull up resistor to terminator power and a 330Q pull down resistor to ground 123 Appendix A Library Specifications 124 Appendix B Regulatory and Safety Standards Safety Agency Standards The Spectra 10000 library complies with the following domestic and international product safety standards UL 1950 C UL Tested to CSA 950 Standards VDE 0805 05 90 A1 11 91 EN 60950 1988 A1 1990 A2 1991 IEC 950 1986 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
78. n its original shipping materials as described in Packing tbe Library for Shipment on page 89 If the library is improperly packed the library warranty is void 3 Send the library to the following address Spectra Logic Corporation Attn RMA number Suite B 5571 Arapahoe Avenue Boulder Colorado 80303 USA Note Be sure to reference the RMA number on your library or its repair will be delayed 109 Chapter 8 Technical Support and Service How to Contact Technical Support Information Web Site http www spectralogic com support index cfm Technical Assistance Technical Support Phone United States 800 227 4637 or 303 449 6444 extension 3175 Europe 44 0 870 112 2185 Technical Support E Mail support spectralogic com Knowledge Base http www spectralogic com support kbase index cfm RMA Number for Equipment Service and Returns Technical Support Phone United States 800 227 4637 or 303 449 6444 extension 3175 Europe 44 0 870 112 2185 Technical Support E Mail support spectralogic com Professional Services Spectra Logic s Professional Services group provides many services related to Spectra Logic libraries These services include installation relocation recertification consulting training maintenance and more Professional Services can help you with new ways to use your library or with advanced solutions for your entire storage infr
79. n on Fibre Channel libraries only Figure 1 1 The library s interactive buttons first Configuration screen Online help is available for all user screens describing the controls and information displayed on the screen from which you accessed the online help 12 Chapter 1 Introduction The overall structure of the menu screens is illustrated in the following diagram important settings are listed beside the screen from which they can be adjusted Model Den MCE Miscellaneous Error Rates Screen Screen Move Tapes T Compression El ape Screen Serial Number Drive Info Screen Rev Number Screen 2 Load SCSI Bus Mode Firmware Switch Override Barcodes pate Config Screen Drive S N Screen me S 1 Volume creen V Brightness Tace Ka Fibre Channel Sireen Screen RS232 Config creen 2 Emulation 5 Change SCSI Initiator Password ECC2 ECC Fault Check Screen Screen Queued Unloads oC ES 7 mS Config SCSI Bus Mode Screen 3 Emulate 1 2 Emulate 3 4 Barcode Enable Conf Barcode Chksum Autoread Barcodes 5cteen4 Figure 1 2 Diagram of the library s menu screens Chapter 1 Introduction Internal Components Power supply Tape carousel Lid sensor Tape drives E UCM board Robotic SDC board picker l Fibre Channel board Bar code scanner Figure 1 3 The library s internal components Tape Drives The library includes up to four Sony AIT tape drives installed in the library on customized
80. oblem or a drive problem enable ECC Fault Check to check the performance of the tape or the drive When you enable ECC Fault Check the library issues a Media Warning error when certain conditions are met More than 1 024 RAW retries per 1 024 groups written More than 11 read retries or 11 C3 third level ECC errors per 1 000 groups read The data for this warning is calculated using an average value of 1024 groups approximately 820 MB of read or write data If the library displays a media warning the data on the tape should be copied onto a new tape and the old tape should be discarded ECC Fualt Check is off by default To enable ECC Fault Check 1 Touch the symbol to enable the ECC fault check to return an error report to the host or touch the symbol to disable error reporting 2 Touch Save Parms No it is not necessary to restart the library for these changes to take effect 83 Chapter 6 Maintaining the Library Replacing the Air Filter Spectra 10000 libraries have a front panel with a removable air filter Inspect these filters every three to four months and replace as necessary If the filter is contaminated replace it A clogged air filter may cause operational errors due to excessive temperatures inside the library To order replacement filters contact your sales representative Caution Some environments may require more frequent filter inspection and replacement If library filters get clogged qu
81. oes not communicate with host 1 Check that the library power cord is plugged into an active 120 volt or 220 volt AC power source Newer power supplies switch voltages automatically but older power supplies have a switch that must be set to the current power source output or the power supply may be damaged 2 SCSI considerations 3 Ensure that all attached SCSI devices are using unique SCSI IDs Ensure that all SCSI cables are attached and secure Ensure that proper cables are used proper termination of cables proper pinout of cables Many non Spectra Logic SCSI cables have impedance qualities which do not meet SCSI standards Ensure that the SCSI bus is terminated properly Make sure that the host controller card used automatic manual termination and that it is terminated correctly Terminators used on the library should be labeled Active for single ended libraries and Differential for differential libraries Ensure that all devices attached to bus have the same SCSI configuration either single ended or differential Ensure that the SCSI cabling is of proper length for that number of attached devices and SCSI configuration single ended or differential Make sure you take into account both internal and external SCSI cabling for all devices check the bus length limits in Selecting a SCSI Bus for tbe Library SCSI Libraries Only on page 22 Make sure that the library firmware is not corrupted This can hap
82. om Notices Warnings and Cautions Tapes Caution Use only the data cartridges approved for use in the particular drives installed in your Spectra 10000 library Improper data cartridges will result in damage to the drives library and cartridges Bar Code Scanner Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to hazardous visible laser light AC Power Warning Risk of electrical shock Do not remove the library cover To remove AC power from the library unplug the power cord from the power inlet There are no user serviceable parts within the library Lithium Battery Warning The UCM board in the library contains a lithium battery The battery is not serviceable by the user Return the UCM board to Spectra Logic for proper service Improper disposal could result in an explosion Notices Rack Mounting Cabling Caution Flat SCSI cables need a minimum rack depth of 27 inches and the rack must be EMI RFI shielded Round SCSI cables need a minimum rack depth of 29 inches Caution The library unit should be properly grounded to the rack equipment This ground connection must be maintained when the supply connection is other than a direct connection to the branch circuit Operating Environment Caution Installing library units in a rack system must not reduce the air flow
83. onnected the host and the library you are ready to power up the library and configure the library settings using the touch screen display This chapter describes the following Configuring Library Software Setting Library Parameters Configuring Library Tape Drive Settings Checking for Correct Operation Configuring Library Software Selecting the Library Mode If you configured the library to operate in dual bus mode you must configure the SCSI Bus 2 ID setting using the front panel SCSI Bus 2 ID The default setting for SCSI Bus 2 ID is OFF Leave this setting off in either of these two situations Both internal SCSI busses are linked with an external cable differential SCSI libraries only Two tape drives are installed in the library and both are connected to SCSI Bus 1 Positions 1 and 2 in the library To set the SCSI ID for the second SCSI bus 1 Power off the host system all peripheral equipment and the library Disconnect the library SCSI cables and terminate the two SCSI OUT ports Power on the library and wait for the main screen to appear O OM From the main screen press Config gt More gt More The third Configuration screen appears The current SCSI Bus 2 ID setting is displayed next to the SCSI Bus 2 ID button 45 Chapter 4 Configuring the Library 5 Touch the and symbols next to the SCSI Bus 2 ID button to scroll through the SCSI IDs and select the appropriate setting 6
84. ort senselookup index cfm fuseaction DisplayIndex nove Taves BA cont ig AULT 9 5 96 1 13 pm Two or more SCSI ID s in the library are the same ID s must be unique FAULT Figure 7 7 System fault displayed Library does not respond to move commands If the library does not respond to a move command and the initial source is a drive the tape may be stuck in the drive See Tape stuck in drive on page 102 Power is lost during firmware upgrade and upgrade process will not restart If power is lost during the upgrade the process should restart when the library power is restored If power is cycled and the upgrade operation does not restart perform the steps described in Forcing a Firmware Reload on page 70 100 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Tape Drive Problems Tape drive will not write data 1 The tape may be write protected or at the end of its usable life Mount the tape to a tape drive and press the drive button If the W P field registers write protection as ON move the tape to the door remove the tape and set the write protection switch to REC to record data Re insert the tape in the library and retry the store restore operation If the Loads field displays a load count exceeding 1 000 loads discard the tape and replace it with a new cartridge Then retry the store or restore operation 2 Ensure that you are using only Sony AIT media 3 If necessary clean the drives using a Sony SDX TCL
85. oving Eapes csi ted pak yes Os EARS SM ee eee e es Viewing and Enabling Bar Codes llle Creating a Backup Firmware Tape dede ue Ee XX REA I RUE x Upgrading Library Firmware eccle hm tn Upgrading Drive Firmware d CRI Ra Rue eS ox HUE EE RACK OR Usine PAsswalds sc tis cree ar eR Yan ERU Yates MUI E REOS ER PR RR Copying Data From Non AIT Tapes to AIT Tapes 20 0000 25 25 26 28 29 31 36 38 39 40 41 43 45 45 47 51 54 55 57 Contents Chapter 6 Maintaining the Library 79 Accessing Library Information osc ules hose Ga bk cm cae E dos o es doe I te o e 80 Accessing Drive INIOMNaUON v sasari a tete e E Oh eae po pisc d e tide 81 Replacino the Aw Filter 2252 sues 1 oS SEA M este d ap d em Massen 84 Changing Hosts niota eaan ae v e edu at Eee dob ae Oe UR eA ie iode 85 Cleaning Drives issement eg etre E epa eee Sa x a a re E oa or e er od eden 86 Handloe DApes 4 6 6 esd eed epo bate nd bandon eg Ec du e Posee d pe Edo e OE 88 Packing the Library for Shipment llle 89 Additional Media and Accessories llle 91 Ordering Media and Accessories llle 02 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 93 Library Operation Problems lt lt Aur 4 edades en 8 e se Rode eel le bt one Sees 94 Tape Drive Problems quss YE eae RE OR Pad se Seng See 101 Bar Code Problems core meserie ear e Re REA REO ubi dedu a qe dp 103 Chapter 8 Technical Support and Service 105 Important Info
86. pen if power is lost or the library is reset while upgrading the firmware To solve this use the forced firmware reload procedure as described in Forcing a Firmware Reload on page 70 Library boots but will not come to Unit Ready state 1 Check all power and SCSI connections as described in the previous problem description If you are using an Adaptec 2944 SCSI controller card download the latest Adaptec drivers from the Adaptec Web site Install them on your host system then reboot the host and restart the library 94 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Library powers up with drive faults If the library powers up but registers faults on installed drives touch one of the drive buttons showing a fault to see a detailed display of error information If the error described is No response from SCSI target 1 Check all SCSI cables and terminators on the library and host All cables and terminators must be of the correct type termination and pinout and the connections must be tight 2 Check if the library SCSI IDs are properly configured The library is shipped with SCSI Bus 2 inactive regardless of how many drives are installed If three or four drives are installed and the SCSI Bus 2 ID is not configured Drives 3 and 4 will display faults when the library is powered up If you are using SCSI Bus 2 ensure that it has a unique SCSI ID Library powers up with screen blank Check the library rear panel to see if one of the fus
87. r Drives 1 and 2 for your host s operating system Touch the and symbols next to the Emulate 1 2 box to scroll through the 16 available drive emulations Emulate 3 4 The library s AIT tape drives can emulate other drive types for compatibility with your host system The Emulate 3 4 setting determines the correct emulation for Drives 3 and 4 for your host s operating system Touch the and symbols next to the Emulate 3 4 button to scroll through the 16 available drive emulations 54 Chapter 4 Configuring the Library Checking for Correct Operation Two performance checks should be performed on all new libraries after connecting and configuring the library and before performing important backup and restore operations If either performance check fails contact Spectra Logic Technical Support Performance Test 1 Power Up When you turn on the library these three screens should appear in the following order The boot code screen displaying the library boot code version number The library configuration screen showing the date of manufacture the serial number and the SCSI settings for the busses drives and library The main screen shown in the following illustration Proceed to Performance Test 2 when the main screen appears Note If the library main screen does not appear there is a SCSI bus conflict Turn OFF the library and recheck the SCSI IDs and SCSI bus termination Correct any problems then
88. r code scanning options using the library s fourth Configuration screen shown below To view the fourth Configuration screen press More from the third Configuration screen If the library does not have a bar code scanner installed or if it is not detected this screen will not appear Save parameters and restart the library after changing bar code options to allow the library to rescan inventory View bar code information using the Bar Code Configuration screen Figure 5 2 For information on bar code types and standards see Bar Code Specifications on page 117 Barcode Enable Barcode Chksum Autoread Barcodes t Figure 5 2 The bar code Configuration screen If you have installed a bar code scanner set the following options Barcode Enable Enables or disables the bar code scanner The current setting is displayed next to the Barcode Enable button Touch the symbol to enable the bar code scanner or the symbol to disable the bar code scanner Touch Save Parms gt Yes to save changes and rescan the library s inventory 64 Chapter 5 Operating the Library Barcode Chksum The library supports Code 39 bar code labels with or without a checksum digit Configure the library for the type of bar codes you are using If you are using bar codes with a checksum character touch the symbol to enable Barcode Chksum If you are using bar codes with no checksum digit ensure that Barcode Chksum is
89. rage management environments See Storage Management Options on page 18 for some examples of the different configurations in which the Spectra 10000 library can be used 10 Chapter 1 Introduction Library Components Front Panel Components Power button E Front panel release Library door Touchscreen display Door button Figure 1 1 The library s front panel components Front Panel Release This releases the hinged front door panel when a plastic card is slid through it allowing you to access the library air filter for inspection or replacement Library Door The door allows you to load and unload tape cartridges Door Button The door button opens or closes the door allowing you to insert or remove cartridges Touchscreen Display The touchscreen display enables you to view library information and access screens from which you can configure library settings Read the following section on the library s menu screens for more information on how these screens can be navigated Chapter 1 Introduction Library Menu Screens Each menu screen on the library uses interactive buttons like those shown below You can touch these buttons to view other screens or to change library settings Press Help to view online help for the current screen Press the 4 and symbols on buttons to change settings The configured setting is displayed beside the button Press buttons to access other screens Fibre Channel butto
90. rcode Chksum setting is set to OFF Power cycle the library then confirm that the library is reading bar codes correctly 103 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 104 8 Technical Support and Service If you have difficulties with the library During initial installation Carefully review the procedures for preparing the host and preparing the library in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 During regular library operation Review the symptoms listed in Chapter 7 Troublesbooting for possible solutions Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support Depending on your Technical Support service contract a Technical Support representative will find a time frame to work with you to solve the problem or issue you a Return Materials Authorization RMA number so that you can return the library to Spectra Logic for servicing Important Information Please read the following sections of this manual in detail Spectra Logic Repair Policy Advanced Technical Support Options Contacting Technical Support 105 Chapter 8 Technical Support and Service Spectra Logic Repair Policy Limited Warranty Spectra Logic warrants the tape library to be in good working order for a period of three full years from the date of shipment from Spectra Logic or an authorized Spectra Logic dealer Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this three year period Spectra Logic will at its option repair or replace this product at no additional
91. re install Drive 3 i Slide the drive back into its slot on the base plate ii Tighten the screws that secure the drive to the base plate iii Carefully reconnect the SCSI and power cables 8 Replace the library cover 9 Reconnect all of the library cables 10 Reboot the library Library screens are locked Screens may have been locked using the User or System Administrator password See the administrator for the correct password Library screen does not respond to touch You may have to power cycle the library to clear this error Wait for the drive messages Loaded and or Active to clear before cycling power Once the library and drives are no longer active power cycle the library and allow it to come ready Retry the operation 97 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Drive fault displayed Touch the drive button for the drive showing the fault Drive 4 in Figure 7 5 to view the detailed fault error information on the first Drive Info screen Canf iq 16 29 96 Figure 7 5 Drive fault displayed The Drive Info screen describes the cause of failure or displays an error code To find the best method for clearing the fault find the error code in Spectra Logic s online Sense Code Lookup at http www spectralogic com support senselookup index cfm fuseaction DisplayIndex 98 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Drive alert displayed Touch the drive button showing the alert Drive 3 in Figure 7 6 to view the detailed alert in
92. rification that the library purchased has malfunctioned If Spectra Logic receives notification before 2 30 p m Mountain Time a replacement unit can be shipped the same day for delivery the next business day Replacement units will be shipped via a carrier and service deemed appropriate by Spectra Logic If the user prefers special shipping arrangements like Saturday delivery or counter to counter delivery Spectra Logic will not be responsible for the costs of shipping This is the basic definition of the warranty as it applies to the United States and western Europe for more information contact Spectra Logic Technical Support Next Business Day On Site Service This service includes telephone access to a Technical Support representative from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m U S Mountain Time Monday through Friday excluding Spectra Logic holidays Once the Spectra Logic Technical Support representative determines that the library requires repair an on site service provider will be dispatched When dispatched by 4 00 p m U S Mountain Time on a business day a field service representative will arrive on site the following business day This is the basic definition of this service as it applies to the United States and western Europe for more information contact Spectra Logic Technical Support Four Hour Response On Site Service This service includes 24 hour telephone access to a Technical Support representative seven days a week 365 days a
93. rive resets taking about 30 seconds and the version number of the new drive code is displayed 3 Confirm that the Rev field shows the updated firmware version If any of the drives do not show the latest code Reset that drive again or Follow the steps to upgrade the drive once more then verify the Rev setting 4 Once each drive has been reset the drives may report a Drive Fault If so reset the drive emulation for each drive you have upgraded 71 Chapter 5 Operating the Library Resetting Drive Emulation 1 Go to the main Configuration screen and touch More More More to get to the Emulate 1 2 and Emulate 3 4 buttons Confirm that the values are set the same as recorded at the beginning of this procedure Press Save Parms to save the current settings then press No to avoid restarting the system Confirm that the emulation settings are set correctly by going back to the main screen and selecting each drive button On the second Drive Info screen press a drive button then More check the Switch Override setting This setting should match the settings of the Emulate buttons Also on the Drive Info screen verify the SCSI Bus Mode setting this should match what you have set in the Configuration screen Note There is one exception Emulation settings for 16 STK 9490 will be indicated with the Switch Override Value as 0 Confirm the correct emulation by pressing each drive button and checking tha
94. rmation exactum esaet S eod S E query dor ad yb ov eee 105 Spectra Logic Repair Policy 935 wb Eas PEE x dO TRE den s 106 Advanced Technical Support Options 0 0 0 00 cee eee ee eee 108 Contacting Technical S ppolt asia pia ew E Sa REM ae ae a Se a REI we AE 109 Protessional Servicess ode ce Salt eo ete ORS wes Ug qv e DS Rie 110 Contents Appendix A Library Specifications 111 Library Specifications ssn Sat 2 25 Aa t doce eos I A C o A tl o ORA UP tiene 111 Sony ALT Tape Drive Specifications oua os ees x ote S dede tgo e ERE REE deos 113 Sony AIT Media Specifications llle 116 Bar Code Specifications ios masis vi eee de vo OIN d Red de Wee 117 The SCSI BUS 34 5 3 6 ela ts vol Slee ey at oncle e icis te Mamba e i e a b M eo 118 SCSI Cables and Terminators 245 viu tex bahd Ee le hb Baw dV race DRE E d 119 Appendix B Regulatory and Safety Standards 125 Safety Agency Standards sui ee Oo be eae CER d eue ORS AO ied de cox qe 125 ECCGC NOUCE salen oe he ROR Eus ds iow a devi ru ide que ea e eun o Re ewe dr 125 rir MEME PI rc DUCUM ETE 126 BMPI Vie 24571090 whe eee od LEA MAL CELA ups au ous ME M tts 126 EU Declaration of Conformity au L x E RE AER aS BERR EAS RAGUR AOCRGE YA 127 Index 129 1 Introduction About This Guide This guide describes the installation and operation of the Spectra 10000 library including troubleshooting information This guide addresses network administrators who maintain and operate the
95. s a user to convert a tabletop library to either a white or black rack mount library Contact your sales representative for more information about these kits Installing in Enclosed Equipment Racks To use an enclosed rack for the library you need an enclosed rack mount model or an enclosed rack mount conversion kit To identify models compatible with enclosed racks compare the part number from the library s serial number sticker located on the back of the library to the part number shown below Make sure that your library s serial number contains an M or a 3 in the last position shown here 9284AXXX X XM or 9284AXXX X X3 An M shown in the part number indicates a white enclosed rack mount model and a 3 indicates a black enclosed rack mount model Spectra Logic offers an enclosed rack mount upgrade kit that allows a user to convert a non compatible library for both white and black enclosed rack mount models Contact your sales representative for more information about these kits 27 Chapter 3 Preparing the Library Preparing to Connect the Library Before connecting the library to the host system you must prepare the library by completing the following steps 1 Select the mode of library operation See Selecting tbe Mode of Library Operation on page 29 If a SCSI interface library set the library SCSI IDs or if a Fibre Channel interface library set the library for soft or hard addressing See Setting SCSI IDs on pag
96. sing requires a serial connection attach a serial cable between the library and the host computer The DB 9 end of the cable connects to the library s RS 232 serial port and the other end connects to a serial port on the host Note If used the serial port on the host must be dedicated to the library disable all serial port processing programs running on this serial port Also if hardware handshaking see RS 232 Handshake on page 49 is enabled on the library it must also be enabled on the host serial port Consult your host documentation for information on configuring serial ports 40 Chapter 3 Preparing the Library Connecting the Library to Fibre Channel Consult the documentation for your host operating systems and Fibre Channel adapter cards for information on adding new devices In particular look for details on creating and configuring device files or drivers and whether your system must be restarted before using new devices To connect the library insert the cable into the GBIC port on the rear of the library Figure 3 7 GBIC connection Figure 3 7 Rear panel of the library showing the GBIC connector for data communication The library can have one of three different kinds of GBICs shown below with their corresponding cables and connectors Figure 3 8 Optical cable Figure 3 9 Copper cable Figure 3 10 Copper cable and SC connector and DB 9 connector and HSSDC connector 41 Chapter 3 Prepar
97. stered in this country other countries or both License Agreement Purchase of a Spectra Logic tape library includes a license to use one copy of the control software This software is loaded into non volatile RAM in the tape library and may be upgraded or reloaded from a tape This software may not be copied for use on another machine without the express written consent of Spectra Logic This software license includes unlimited use on the Spectra Logic library hardware for which it was purchased The license applies to but is not limited to the number of slots in the carousel the number of drives in the library and bar code capabilities A license to extend the capabilities or configuration of the software or hardware in this library may be purchased from Spectra Logic or through an authorized Spectra Logic reseller Purchase of an upgrade through Spectra Logic or one of its authorized resellers implicitly includes an extension of the software license to include the functionality for the component purchased Spectra Logic Contact Information United States Office European Office Mailing Address Spectra Logic Corporation Mailing Address Spectra Logic Europe Limited 1700 N 55th Street Hampden House Boulder CO 80301 Monument Business Park USA Warpsgrove Lane Chalgrove Oxon Phone 800 833 1132 or 303 449 6400 UK 0X44 7RW Fax 303 939 8844 Phone 44 0 870 112 2150 Fax 44 0 870 112 2175 Web Site http www spectralogic c
98. stop loading tapes before the highest numbered empty slot is reached touch the screen after the last tape has been loaded this will start synchronization Alternately the bulk load mode will automatically time out if the door button on the front of library is not pressed within 30 seconds of the last tape load If a bar code scanner is installed the library will resynchronize itself by reading the bar code information on the tapes This operation may take a few minutes See page 65 for more information on bar code settings Note If a bar code scanner is installed and the tape has been read by the scanner the bar code label will appear in the upper left corner of the screen 58 Chapter 5 Operating the Library Moving Tapes To move a single tape use the Move Tapes screen To access this screen from the main screen touch Main Move Tapes To move a tape 1 Place a tape into the door slot The door indicator on the Move Tapes screen darkens indicating the tape is loaded into the door Touch the slot or drive to which you want to move the tape A message appears in the upper left corner of the screen indicating which source location is selected Note If a bar code scanner is installed and the tape has been read by the bar code scanner the bar code label will also appear in the upper left corner of the screen Touch the screen button corresponding to the destination of the tape The library moves the
99. t be changed Drive SCSI IDs SCSI ID switches 1 through 4 correspond to the numbered location of the drives in the library There are 16 positions for each switch Oh to Fh corresponding to 16 possible SCSI IDs When setting the tape drive SCSI IDs note the following Each item on a SCSI bus must have a unique SCSI ID In dual bus mode two drives may have the same SCSI ID if the drives are on different busses If the drive slot is empty the library ignores the SCSI ID Setting the Drive SCSI IDs Using the Spectra Logic screwdriver included with the library turn the drive SCSI ID switches for each installed drive until the arrow on the switch indicates the SCSI ID you want Caution Identify the SCSI IDs currently in use and determine which SCSI IDs are available for use with the library and drives Conflicting SCSI IDs can cause the system to fail 36 Chapter 3 Preparing the Library Library SCSI ID In both single and dual bus mode the Library SCSI ID switch on the rear panel determines the SCSI ID for SCSI Bus 1 In Single Bus Mode With the library power off set the SCSI ID for Bus 1 using the Library SCSI ID switch then power the library on and check that the SCSI Bus 2 ID is set to off the factory default The SCSI Bus 2 ID setting is on the third Configuration screen In Dual Bus Mode With the library power off set the SCSI ID for Bus 1 using the Library SCSI ID switch then power the library on
100. t the Manuf setting is STK and the Model setting is 9490 Caution The drive firmware tape cannot be used as a data tape nor can it be copied Store the tape in a safe location to prevent using it for anything other than firmware upgrades 72 Chapter 5 Operating the Library Using Passwords Spectra 10000 libraries have three levels of password protection System Administrator This person has the highest level of access to the library Each library is shipped with a unique system administrator s password The system administrator can access all screens and library functions You need the system administrator s password to set the user password User This password is set by the system administrator and allows the user access to all library functions except the change password screen Non user This person cannot access any screens or library functions when security is enabled Note The library is shipped without a user password no security is enabled and everyone has access to all library functions To use the library s security features you must first create a user password then use that password to control access to the library functions by locking the library screens Creating a User Password The system administrator sets the user password and gives it to the appropriate individuals The system administrator can change the user password at any time However simply setting the user password does not enable l
101. the default settings for the drives 2 3 4 and 5 If the default settings are changed the drives will not be recognized Library SCSI ID The library SCSI ID switch sets the SCSI ID for the library itself Note Do not change default SCSI ID 6 for the library If the default setting is changed the robotics will not be recognized 16 Chapter 1 Introduction Library Configuration The library configuration switch determines the operating mode of the library The library configuration switch default setting is O Fuse Lights There are three fuse lights one for each fuse When you need to replace one of the library fuses the appropriate fuse light will light up Power Connector The power connector provides a port for AC power Chapter 1 Introduction Storage Management Options Following are a few examples of how the Spectra 10000 library can be used in different storage management environments Direct Attached Storage DAS Environment E ne NN Servers mil SCSI Library Figure 1 6 A SCSI library in a DAS environment Network Attached Storage NAS Environment E E Clients E S Server Filers Fibre Channel Switch Fibre Channel Library Figure 1 7 A Fibre Channel library in a NAS environment 18 Chapter 1 Introduction Storage Area Network SAN Environment p om E ou IE n Servers NI Fibre Channel Switch Fibre Channel Library Figure 1 8 A F
102. thin the range of 000000 to 000179 720 within the range of 000000 to 000719 Custom Bar Code Label Sequences Custom bar code labels are sold through distribution See the Spectra 10000 Library Release Notes for a list of suppliers For information on the required specifications refer to Bar Code Specifications on page 117 PackRack Magazine Shelf The PackRack magazine shelf makes the cartridge pack easier to use A single PackRack magazine shelf holds four cartridge packs 60 cartridges The PackRack magazine shelf s simple design allows you to easily combine PackRack magazine shelves as your storage needs grow 91 Chapter 6 Maintaining the Library Ordering Media and Accessories To take advantage of the many benefits offered by approved Spectra Logic media and accessories contact your sales representative and reference the part numbers below To order Certified Media you can also use the Certified Media order form found at http www spectralogic com products media index cfm fuseaction displayIndex Accessory Part Number AIT 2 Media Single Tape 5122 AIT 2 Media 15 Tape Cartridge Pack 90870670 AIT 2 Media 20 Cartridges 90870671 AIT 3 Media Single Tape 5877 AIT 3 Media 15 Tape Cartridge Pack 90870721 AIT 3 Media 20 Tape Cartridges 90870673 AIT SDX TCL Cleaning Cartridge 4569 10 AIT Bar Code Labels 92844103 180 AIT Bar Code Labels 92844100 720 AIT Bar Code
103. time out after 30 to 60 seconds of inactivity If a bar code scanner is installed the library resynchronizes itself by reading the bar code information on the tapes This operation may take a few minutes See Autoread Barcodes on page 65 for more information on automatic resynchronization 60 Chapter 5 Operating the Library Exchange Media This feature allows you to sequentially replace tapes that were just unloaded using the bulk unload feature To exchange new media for old media as tapes are unloaded 1 From the main screen touch Move Tapes The Move Tapes screen appears 2 Touch the source location from which the first tape is to be moved A message appears in the upper left corner of the screen showing the bar code label of the tape or the drive number which has been selected 3 Press the door button on the front of the library The library moves the tape from the source to the door 4 Remove the tape from the door slot 5 Insert a new tape in the door slot and press the door button on the front of the library The library moves the tape from the door to the slot that was just emptied 6 Press the door button again to unload tapes from the next highest occupied slot in the library Queued Unloads Queued unloads allows multiple tape unload requests from the host to be queued into the library for bulk removal This functionality is very convenient when ejecting multiple tapes from the library If enabled the defau
104. tination drive The information box to the right of the Destination box shows the destination for the data The destination drive can be any library drive 3 Touch Copy to begin copying from the source tape to the destination tape Selection Box Information Box Meaning Source ID 4 Bus 1 The source tape is in a device with SCSI ID 4 on Bus 1 Destination Drive 1 The destination tape is in Drive 1 in the library 7 Chapter 5 Operating the Library 78 6 Maintaining the Library This chapter describes tasks you may perform when maintaining the library including Accessing Library Information Accessing Drive Information Replacing the Air Filter Changing Hosts Cleaning Drives Handling Tapes Packing the Library for Shipment Additional Media and Accessories Custom Bar Code Label Sequences 79 Chapter 6 Maintaining the Library Accessing Library Information To access detailed library information check the statistics and information located on the Spectra 10000 screen Spectra 10000 Screen From the main screen touch SPECTRA 10000 to access this screen To return to the main screen touch anywhere on the Spectra 10000 screen Figure 6 1 Spectra Logic Corp 17880 North 55th Street Boulder Colorado 8803801 USA 383 449 6406 hell 65 66 11 46 Slots rive 1 2 3 4 Library CSI ID 8 6 gt 6 config Se erial Number 1234 anufactured 11 18 96
105. tive HVD terminator SCSI specifications for LVD SE and HVD modes are shown in this table SCSI Specifications LVD Mode SE Mode HVD Mode SCSI Bus Width 16 bits 16 bits 16 bits Maximum Bus Speed 80 MB sec 40 MB sec 40 MB sec Maximum Bus Cable Lengths 12 meters 1 5 meters 25 meters a Maximum cable length requirements include the internal cabling for each device The library contains 60 centimeters 24 inches of cabling inside the library Determining SCSI ID Usage Each device on the SCSI bus to which the library is attached must have its own SCSI ID Examine your host system and attached devices to determine which SCSI IDs are 22 Chapter 2 Preparing the Host System already in use and which SCSI IDs are still available The library requires one SCSI ID for each installed drive as well as a SCSI ID for the library itself Sony AIT Device Driver Support Spectra Logic working with Sony has performed system compatibility testing to ensure operability on most popular operating systems and hardware platforms On many platforms the Spectra 10000 library and Sony AIT drives will function using the standard device drivers used for other 8mm drives and libraries Operating System Compatibility Some operating system and hardware platforms do not support the Sony AIT tape drives with standard device drivers For these instances Spectra Logic Technical Support will provide you with detailed install
106. to change any time that the fibre loop initializes If the loop ID changes as it would in soft addressing in an environment where the device drivers are mapped to the address of the device then that addressing change would cause backups to cease functioning Spectra Logic recommends hard addressing in Arbitrated Loop environments where the device drivers are mapped to the SCSI ID and LUN of the device which are derived directly from the Fibre Channel address Whe the library is incorporated in a Full Fabric environment utilizing intelligent Fabric switches the device drivers can often be mapped to a specific port address on the switch or to the device s WWN In this situation there is no need to set a hard address for the library 53 Chapter 4 Configuring the Library Configuring Library Tape Drive Settings Depending on the host you are using with the library you may need to adjust the drive emulation settings used by the library drives From the main screen press Config gt More More to access the third configuration screen For a list of tape drive emulations see Available AIT Drive System Compatibility Modes on page 114 For information on the effects of setting these emulations see Functional Changes for Specific Drive Emulation Selections on page 115 Emulate 1 2 The library s AIT tape drives can emulate other drive types for compatibility with your host system The Emulate 1 2 setting determines the correct emulation fo
107. ungen einger umt Spectra Logic Corporation 1700 N 55th Street Boulder CO 80301 USA 126 Appendix B Regulatory and Safety Standards EU Declaration of Conformity We Spectra Logic Corporation 1700 North 55th Street Boulder CO 80301 USA declare under sole responsibility that the Spectra 10000 Library to which this declaration relates meets the essential health and safety requirements and is in conformity with the EU Directives listed below using the relevant section of the following EU standards and other normative documents EU EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Essential health and safety requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility EN 55022 CISPER 22 Class A Limits and methods of measurements of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment IEC801 2 Electrostatic discharge requirements for industrial process measurement and control equipment IEC801 3 Radiated electromagnetic field requirements for industrial process measurement and control equipment IEC801 4 Electrically fast transients for industrial process measurement and control equipment EU Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Essential health and safety requirements relating to electrical equipment designed for use with certain voltage limits EN 60950 IEC 60950 Safety requirements of information technology equipment including electrical machines 127 Appendix B Regulatory and Safety Standards The Spectra 10000 Li
108. ur drive 40 slot library is connected to two machines Each host is allocated 20 tape slots and exclusive rights to two tape drives each A SunOS host machine runs Veritas software with 20 slots and two drives on SCSI Bus 1 an HPUX host machine running Veritas is allocated the remaining 20 tape slots and two drives on the second SCSI bus The Emulate 1 2 field is set to 10 Sun running Solaris and the Emulate 3 4 field is set to 13 HP9000 running HPUX SS Drive 1 E Drive 2 SunOS Host 20 Slots SCSI Bus 1 20 Slots SCSI Bus 2 HPUX Host Figure 3 5 Possible Logical Library Configuration 1 34 Chapter 3 Preparing the Library Possible Logical Library Configuration 2 In the example below the division of slots is not equal between host machines In this example a UNIX host running Legato is allocated two tape drives and 30 slots a Windows NT machine running Legato is allocated the remaining 10 tape slots and two tape drives SCSI Bus 1 a UNIX Host SCSI Bus 2 Windows NT Machine Drive 4 Figure 3 6 Possible Logical Library Configuration 2 23 Chapter 3 Preparing the Library Setting SCSI IDs First make sure that the library power is off then set the library on a work surface with the rear panel facing you Note The following SCSI ID information only applies to SCSI libraries The ID switches on Fibre Channel libraries are preset at the factory and should no
109. ured as two logical libraries where Logical Library 2 has 10 slots and its SCSI ID is set to 5 The SCSI ID forlogical ik eel Logical Library 2 Library2is fF A is allocated 10 setto 5 A slots The remaining slots in the library are allocated to Logical Library 1 fav late PFF Emulate 374 Figure 3 3 Configuring a library for split bus mode To identify the slots associated with the two logical libraries the Move Tapes screen shows a blank row between the slots assigned to each library In the screen shown below slots 1 30 are assigned to Logical Library 1 SCSI Port 1 and slots 31 40 are assigned to Logical Library 2 SCSI Port 2 Slots allocated Slots allocated to Logical to Logical bra 1 Library 2 SCSI Bus 1 SCSI Bus 2 are separated from slots allocated to the Slots allocated first library to Logical Library 2 SCSI Bus 2 Figure 3 4 The Move Media screen changes in split bus mode Physical slot numbers retain the original numerical sequence on the front panel interface In this example the slots in Logical Library 2 are mapped as 1 10 to the host system but mapped as 31 40 on the Move Media screen 33 Chapter 3 Preparing the Library As explained above each logical library has a separate SCSI bus separate drives and separate slots The following diagrams illustrate different logical library configurations Possible Logical Library Configuration 1 In the example below a fo
110. within the rack The maximum recommended ambient temperature for the library is 89 6 F 32 C Power Caution Make sure the power requirements of the library plus the cumulative power draw of the other equipment in the rack do not overload the supply circuit and or wiring of the rack Safety Warning The library weighs approximately 61 pounds Use caution when lifting the library to install it in a rack Ask for help when lifting the library Warning Always stack the rack from the bottom up to ensure a stable and safe rack Contents NOCES uL dte du era ak ad tid ML UN Most M Mee Mu M ead 2 License Aereement A ole ke hale ph Ree A ER A OS es UNO E UR OLS 2 Spectra Logic Contact Information 0 0 0 00 eee eee 2 Warnings and Cautions uuo oto 44a tles Se ut ER Qe Eee oe ee oe Raed e 3 Chapter 1 Introduction 9 ADOUL This GUIdG iA Be hice e ste le M Heat ie ple ate eg SI ew es See SNS 9 About the Spectra 10000 labrary lt 24 2445 amp eon OR S te bade SOL ES Y PESE 10 Library COMPONENIS 25 a a ele Selo oe ha Ra KS RN ee Oe Pee Oe Seah ee 11 Storage Management Options llle 18 Professional Services Sosa EO ER CRIT ACE RU E RRROCRU RUE a CR QU S RE 20 Chapter 2 Preparing the Host System 21 Before Configuring the Library 20 0 ccc tenes 21 Selecting a SCSI Bus for the Library SCSI Libraries Only cocta eus de S Heo ee ed ie Ne ea ey Sage Y 22 Determining SCSI ID Usage llle 22 Sony AI
111. within the two week time frame A 48 hour turnaround is available for an additional charge Out of Warranty Repairs Contact Technical Support for the current fixed library repair price The repair is warranted for ninety days from the date the unit is shipped to a customer Non Warranty Shipping All non warranty units will be shipped back to the purchaser as determined by the purchaser Shipping charges to and from Spectra Logic are the responsibility of the purchaser International customers with non warranty units are responsible for customs and duties charges coming into the United States as well as charges on returned products into their own countries Non Warranty Turnaround Time The non warranty turnaround time is two weeks from receipt of the unit An expedited turnaround of 48 hours is available for an additional fee Spectra Logic reserves the right to repair or replace the unit Advanced Replacement Units Loaner units and on site service are available on a contractual basis Contact Technical Support for advance replacement contract pricing 107 Chapter 8 Technical Support and Service Advanced Technical Support Options Advanced Exchange Service Advanced Exchange service includes access to a Spectra Logic Technical Support representative from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Mountain Time on any business day not including evenings weekends or holidays This service also includes shipment of a replacement library upon ve
112. y s shipping carton and foam inserts If the library needs to be shipped for any reason it must be packaged in its original box and packing material for the warranty to remain valid See Packing tbe Library for Sbipment on page 89 for information on the correct way to repackage the library See the Spectra Logic Repair Policy on page 106 for information on returning a library for service 25 Chapter 3 Preparing the Library Selecting an Appropriate Environment for the Library Media and Hardware Environment When planning the installation of your library note that the library drives and media must be maintained in a controlled environment Environmental extremes cause erratic operation and possible failures Choose an environmentally controlled location that is free of smoke and dust Choose a location that is also temperature and humidity controlled Handle the library with the same care you would use with any computer or computer peripheral equipment If the library is mounted in a rack be sure that the temperature in the rack does not exceed the maximum ambient operating temperature of the library and that the library is well ventilated with adequate air flow at all times Library operating specifications are Temperature 41 F to 86 F 5 C to 30 C Relative humidity 20 percent to 80 percent non condensing Maximum wet bulb temperature 77 F 25 C Caution Before using any new media condition the data cartri

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